The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-08-26
DOOMED ANARCHISTS.
How the Verdict Was Re-
ceived by the Condemn
ed Prisoners.
The Proceedings i'm Court, and
the Scenes In and Around
the Court House.
Spies Waves a Red Handker-
chief, but Meets with a
Cold Response.
The Prisoners Returned to Jail,
and Locked Up in "Mur-
derers' Row."
The Sheriff Orders the Death watch to
Be Placed Over the Con-
demned.
An UtteranCe Of Attorney Foster Re-
piled To by Inspector
Bonfeld.
[cH1cAeo coRREspoNpENcE.l


1t was past Q Is o'clock Friday morning when
the jury, in charge of Captain Setback and
three bailiffs, fled into the Criminal Court
building and were locked up in one Of the up
per rooms Friends OF the prisoners did not
occupy the seats in the center OF the court
room that they had held during the trial, here
tofore reserved for lady spectators. The row of
seats farthest removed from the Judge were
occupied by force OF police officers.
Next below, seated in the order named
We're Henry Spies, Mrs. Spies, the pris-
oners mother; Miss Spies. Chris Spies, and
young lady friend. Next below was Mrs. Martin.
Mrs. Parsons entered the courtroom with her
reticule, accompanied by n woman who has at
tended her throughout the trial. She was given
seat between two policemen Immediately in the
rear. Whether this precaution to guard
against any extraordinary exploit in the court
room or not is OF course not known, but the seat
accorded this notorious female anarchist was
deemed significant.
The ladies looked anxious. Mrs and Miss
Spies and Mrs. Parsons looked worn out,
though the latter tried TO appear unconcerned
and occupied her time in reading the newspa-
pors.
Mr.. Foster was the first of the counsel to put
in an appearance, arriving at ;i5. He was fol-
lowed shortly afterward by Mr. Solomon.
Judge Gary arrived ut 9:7 o'clock, and al
most at the same moment Capt. Black and Mr.
Zelsler, completing the quartet of the defend
ants counsel.
Captain Black remarked to his wife when he
entered. L nave Just nNu n talk Win the pfls-
oners. They have seen the papers, and know
what the probable outcome viii be- They will
laugh ut death, said the attorney, with half
tragic air He declared that they would show
no excitement,
Quite a number of attorneys were allowed to
come within the railing, which served 10 give
ance.
The prisoners were brought into the court
room Mt 9:52 o'clock, ana were seated at the
northeast corner Of tho courtroom, some
side benches. The court was called TO order
at "a.
The prisoners were observable To the eyes Of
OF but very few in tho court room. They pre-
sentcd about the usual appearance, though
Spies and Fischer looked deathly pale. The jury
arrived at 3 30 o'clock. There was impressive
silence as they filed in.
Mrs. Black, wife Of the chief counsel for the
prisoners who has been III court daily, proceed
cd 70 take her former seat near the prisoners,
but was requested TO take n seat ON the opposite
side OF the court room. Mrs. Black remarked
TO newspaper reporter rs she laid her package
OF newspapers down; Well they say 1t has all
gone against our men. They take II very well,
though"
When the jury appeared Judge Gary enioined
absolute silence. There was a whispered con-
sultation between the Judge and the Clerk,
when the verdict was read, as follows
I'VE the jury find the defendants, August
Spies, Michael Schwab, Samuel Fielden, Albert
r. Parsons, Adolph Fischer, George Engel, and
Louis Lingg, guilty of murder as charged in the
indictment and fix the penalty at death. We
find the defendant Oscar W. Neebe guilty of
murder in manner and form rs charged in the
indictment and fix the penalty at imprisonment
for fifteen years.
Capt. Black asked that the Jury be polled.
The jurymen answered with firm voices. Capt.
Black said he desired to make a motion for
new trial.
States Attorney Gripnell said it would be i'm
possible to dispose OF the motion during the
present term, but by agreement the motion
could be argued ut the September term. This
was agreed 70 by the defense.
The Court-Let the motion be entered and
continued until the next term and the defend
ants taken back to Jail.
The court then arose and addressed the Jury
as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY You have finished
this long and very arduous trial which has
quired n very considerable sacrifice OF time and
some hardship. / hope that everything has
been done that could possibly be done TO make
those sacrifices and hardships as mild as might
be permitted.
1T does not become me 70 say anything in re-
gard TO the that YOU have tried the verdict
you have rendered, but men compulsorily serv-
ing jurors, rs you have done deserve some
recognition of the service YOU have performed
besides the meager compensation you have
ceiVed.'
The foreman of the jury said: "The jury have
deputed 10 me the only agreeable duty that il
! is our province to perform, and that is TO thank
! the court and the counsel for the defense and
for the prose cution for your kindly care TO make
| us as comfortable as possible during our con-
/ inement. We thank YOU.
The Stiffness with which the finding OF the
! jury was received was preserved for "A few min
! utes while Juror Osborn, the foreman, expressed
/ his thanks TO the court for the courtesy
tended himself and associates. These few
! graceful words, spoken i'm n conversational tone
I of voice, We're listened TO attentively by the
/ spectators. They had eyes for none but Jury,
court and counsel. and failed 70 notice an occur
renee which at that moment was taking place in
another part of the room.
Two women were bent over a third, who
seemed in n state OF utter collapse. Her face
was the color of death her limbs trembled and
| no sooner had Mr.. Osborn finished speaking
than the woman uttered piercing scream and
/ SChwub
belts sister, and for several minutes the court
room rang with lamentations Mrs Ames and
Mrs George Schilling were by her side and tried
TO console her but in vain. Mrs. Schwab gave
utterance TO plaintive cries so full of grief and
sorrow as TO move To compassion every one in
| tho ROOM Friends hastened Co her side, but
she unable 10 walk The poor woman had
! TO be helped from the courtroom, and as she
was borne out her head fell forward upon her
| bosom, and it seemed as IL her heart
| broken.
For a few seconds after the verdict was read
n deathlike stiffness prevailed then, with low
! moan, Mrs. Schwab sank to the floor where she
| INDUCED in mysteries. Mrs. Spies tainted away
aud was carried through the rear door 20 the
| ladies' waiting. room, as was also Mrs Schiling
| guard, not needing the commands OF Judge
Gary for everyone 20 remain seated. Every
| available telephone within the radius of four
blocks from the court building was besieged
with men who We're waiting for the verdict and
stood in readiness TO spread the news.
Spies himself, who looked uncommonly jaded
| and anxious smiled sickly smile, pulled IA red
handkerchief out of his pocket and waved il in
the window where he sat- that IL seen
| from the street No reassuring response came
| to him, however but the air was rent with the
cheers of the crowd below, who seemed unani-
mousy reioiced az the verict
At the close of the proceedings Mrs. Parsons
walked mp TO Dir. Foster and warmly grasped
his hand. No trace Of emotion was visible ON
her saturnine countenance. llr. Foster express
cd his sorrow that he had not been able TO fight
n winning battle thus far for her husband but
cheered her with the hope Of ultimate success
on appeal