The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-09
UNFAIR CRITICISMS.

The Times has a right to feel indig
nant at that part OF the resolutions OF
the so-oalled public meeting at Lunen-
burg Courthouse. which referred TO The
Times. We quote 1t here as follows:
And whereas. after these prisoners
were sent TO Richm md, some of the
press OF the ,ity, especially The Times,
published TO the State and country that
the women had been convicted on the
evidence OF Solomon Marable alone, and
were not guilty, and characterized our
people. the juries Included. as law
less mob. seeking TO execute innocent
prisoners on the evidence of solomon
Marable alone. who wasn't worthy OF
belief on oath" although by his con-
fession alone he had been condemned
Solon on Marables statement that "a
white man had killed Mrs. Pollard and
had taken him along TO witness the muir
der. and said paper uses MaraDles state
ment as a basis. IL seems for an unwar-
ranted attack on our county and people.
and TO advertise them as a lawless mob.
incapable OF according fair trial 10
murderers who had partly confessed the
crime: and as The Times and its re-
porters have undertaken to review the
entire case. and persists In defaming and
misrepresenting our county and people.
An agln:
We don't object to the acts of our court
or the verdicts OF our juries being re-
viewed in the proper manner and by the
proper authorities. IL II should be neces-
sary. but we protest against this unwar-
rantable attack upon US. and the persist
ent efforts of The Richmond Times, or its
reporters, 10 pervert the truth by sup
pressing the facts in our behalf and sug-
costing false theories in order 10 clear
legally-conyi cted murderers. and 10 have
innocent citizens tried for crime. or sub
jecfed 10 SANDER and expense. which they
are unable 10 bear.
~ d., and
strong language are now wholly un-
necessary: what everybody want is the
facts of this case
The Times denies that IL has ever said
3 the women are not guilty 1t denies that
II has ever characterized the people of
the juries Of Lunenburg as a lawless
mob seeking 10 execute innocent prison
ers on the evidence OF Solomon Marable
alone" IL denies that II has used Mara
ble's statement as a basis for an unwar-
ranted or any other kind Of attack on
Lunenburg or its people. and to advertise
them as lawless mob. or any other
kind OF mob: and 1t denies that it or its
reporters have made any effort TO sup
press facts that are favorable TO the
people OF Lunenburg. The people who
made these statements should now, in
Justice to themselves. II not TO The
Times. prove them; and in doing this we
offer them the open record OF The Times
and will send them any or all the copies
OF this paper which they may desire. or
which may refer 10 the Pollard case.
and We will send copies of this OFFER TO
each member OF the committee. and we
Will pay the expenses Of any member
OF the committee whom they may des.g-
nate to come to Richmond and make
the examination The Times repeats
what II has frequently said. that IT has
no interest In this matter except
desire to get 10 the bottom OF st and fix
the guilt OF Mrs. Pollard's murder on
that person or those persons who com
mitted the deed. and II cannot refrain
from suggesting that the people OF Lu-
neDburg who took part in preparing and
publishing these resolutions. would do
far better to give The Times all the aid
they can In the object 1t has before IT,
than In obstructing II IN It's efforts by
misrepresentation that can accomplish
nothing.
The Times wants nov 10 call the at
tention OF the Richmond Dispatch very
politely but very pointedly 10 some Of
It's conduct In respect 10 this matter
which seems TO demand an explanation
from q seli-respecting po.nt. The Times
sent craftsman TO Mr.. Pollard's house.
who drew picture OF the house. the
wagon gate in front OF II. the location
OF the spot where Mrs. Pollard's body
was found. and the general surround
ings. which was conscientiously and ac-
curateiy done. On Tuesday last the Dis
match published o letter from a STAFF
correspondent sent TO Lunenburs, In
which the writer represented that ne
was giving an accurate description OF
the place. He says In that letter. Iney
pollard and clsmsntO could very rea~iy
have entered the gats-which. instead Of
holns V ess do es ths house. - STATED