Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-01-13
A SISTERS PLEA.
MRS CANTON BEFORE THB BOARD OF PAkDoEs
-sHI sPRAKSTwO HOURS FOR THE LIBERTY
OF ALT. CEAkTZ, HEk BROTHkk-A
SHINING SEEM.

life for the shooting of Edgar Riekar, a con
duetor en- the Eureka and Palisaas railroad
in June, 1873, eame before the Board Of Par.
dnns yesterday afternoon. There transpirsd
one of the most remarkable scenes ever wit
messed on such An occasion.
CHARTS SISTER.
Mrs S. E. Carlton, an elder sister of
Chartz, appeared before the Board with her
counsel, and presented numerous petitions.
Arthur McEvea, vi o was editor of the Eureka
Republicans at the time of the killing, gave a
full account of the affair to the Board.
A letter was presented from Superintendent
Rvsrss, of the Eureka and Palisads railroad,
stating that many of the names On the petit
tions for Chartzs pardon had been obtained
by Nrs. Cartons tears and entreaties, and
the lady asked TO speak in her own vndieation.
The meeting took place in the Executive
Chamber, and in addition to the Board itself,
there were several State officers present. In
all there were about a dozen persons in the
room, bat Mrs Carlton did not seem the least
abA,h-d by their presence. As she advanced
~ Wv tosiV eNCAy eyC Was HASA UPON AeF
She is slightly bsilt woman, very neatly At
tired. She is perhaps thirty years Of age,
With sharp, intelligent features and forehead
which would indicate mental ability above
the average.
AN ADVERSE LETTER.
She opened by stating that she was rather
glad than otherwise that letter had been
written to tho Board to ipjurs her cause, Is it
gave her an opportunity of making a state
nent of the facts. She held in her hand .
MASS of documents, which consisted of petit
tions for her brothers pardon and letters from
persons connected with the trial and journal
lists of the State who were anxious for Charts
release. The letter of Superintendent Evarts,
written to Judge Hawley, stated that these
signatures had been given because of the
tears and entreaties of Mrs. Carlton. This |
she denied, and then proceeded to read letters !
from jurors and journalists, expressing them
selves as not only willing but glad to be able
to assist in the man pardon. As she reviewed |
these documents she half seated herself ca
the edge of the table, with one foot resting
on the floor, and handled the papers with the
self possession of an old lawyer.
REMARKAELR srEKC1.
After reviewing the petitions, etc, she ad-
vanced to the Board and delivered powerful
argument, which was listened to by all in the
room with the closest attention. Her language,
tingsd with slight French accent, was terse,
wsll-chOsen and at times eloquent. She ana
y zsd her points with wonderful clearnsss and
precision, and at the same time pat her plea
On a foundation of fact rather than a sisters
Among other things she said
6 | had NO experience in the ways of the law
when my brother was tried. l felt SO we'll
assured that a. soon a. tho jury were made
@ see that he really considered his life in
LANCER when he fired the shot, they would
caut, that l made NO extra provisions for his
License. He was peculiarly defended. l might
ave secured more legal talent, but, gentlemen,
o perfectly was | convinced of his innocence
hat did not deem it necessary at the time.
ions, made under particularly excited state
f mind. Let us consider for = moment how
be evidence of an accused man weighs with
jury. They reason in this way: If the man
esti6es in his own favor they say naturally
hat he is committing per Jury to save his
eek If he makes the slightest admission q
hey say, If he admits Sc much, my God, c
hat must the whole truth be =" Ii
Here one Of the members of the Board in a
,rruptsd her with the remark that she had e
Dry clearly expressed something which every
wysr recognizes as true. :
At times she was interrupted with questions e.
which she answered with perfect readiness. 81
Have you any facts v
Facts? can show you facts which have ii
elected by eighteen months of patient toll !" tt
TRIBUTE TO Mr.. NcEHBI.
Ia closing her speech, which lasted two
ours, and was entirely an inpremtu effort,
e turned to Mr.. Arthur McEwen and paid !,
m . glowing tribute for the tirsless and
,requited assistance no had rendered her
ace she began her efforts in her brothers
half. She further stated that since the
ling of Rickar, HcEwen had rested under
,ud in the matter, and for fear Of harting
Q ease Of Chartz had remained silent under
use and attack and had even forbidden her 81
4 and brother to contradict assertions in 10
rious to him, in the hope that sueh a divis- III
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