Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-17
GATES CHANG BEHIND THEM Marshall, Coleman and Fox Don
 the Stripes. FOLLOWED TO THE WALLS By Nearly Thousand Curious Men and Vocif-
 erous Small Boys.
LITTLE "DABp MARSHALL IS JEERED
The Hearts of the Prisoners Sank as They Surveyed the Massive Surroundings. Marshall's Father Closeted
 With Governor Stone.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 16.-The train from Brandon this morning at 1 o'clock brought Dabney Marshall, Harry Cole where they are to remain the balance of their lives, unless pardoned, and this is not probable in the next seven years.
 According to the description taken of them at the. prison Marshall is 34, Fox 26 and Coleman 23 years of age. Marshall is a dried up, sickly looking little fellow, weighing only 10S pounds. The others weigh about 150 pounds each and are bright, healthy Joking men,
 The scene at the depot on the arrival of the train bringing the famous trio beggars description. The crowd which met the train is variously estimated from 600 to 1000 men and boys, on foot and in buggies.
 Marshall, the principal in the killing of Dinkins, was standing on the platform smiling when the train rolled up and stepped lightly to the ground when it stopped He was followed by the others, by his gray headed old father and Scar geant Parker. The march to the peni- tentiary, half a mile away, was made on foot, the mob following and walking
 
 to get close to the prisoners for a good review.
 Marshall knew the way to the peni- tentiary and was in the lead with Cole man, while his father walked with Fox, who had him by the arm. The streets and sidewalks were lined with people, both white and black, but no demonstra- tions were made other than a few taunts and jeers at little "Dab," as Marshall is called by the festive small boy. No in dignity more than stares of the curious were offered the men, but it could be seen their humiliation was all they could bear.
 Arriving at the big double gates lead ing to the prison walls the procession was met by another large concourse of people. It seemed that every man and boy in the city was there, but not a woman was in sight. The crowd followed the prisoners to the doors of the prison, which were slammed in their faces as soon as the sergeant and three prisoners were inside.
 Marshalls father and even the report CTS were denied admittance until the de- scription of the prisoners could be re- corded and convict garbs fitted on each which was done inside half hour.
 The prisoners had little or nothing to say, but as they gaZed about them at the narrow cells and massive doors, the tall brick walls, on top of which paced sentries. armed with deadly Winchesters, hope seemed to depart from their breasts and they realized that for once the joy ous sun had gone down in an everlasting eclipse
 Having bidden his son a sad farewell MT. Marshall visited Governor Stone at his office in the capitol and had short talk. the nature of which is not known. It is doubtful if such a thing as par don was even hinted at, and there is no proba bilty of one for many years.
 If has been suggested that A. J. Me- Laurin. counsel for the defense. who will be governor after January next would pardon his old clients, but no one here believes that. He could not afford 1t. It would mean his political death knell There is considerable sympathy here for Fox and Coleman, who were drawn into the killing of Dinkins, but none what ever for Marshall and no one would sign a petition for his pardon now.