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the positive story OK Rose McNevin as to
an aiiDl Tor the prisoner. 1t also reneves
the doubt In the minds OF many who were
1t is learned that waIling will demand
change OF venue and his case will go either
to Covington or Falmouth.
STORY OF THE CRIME.
On Monday. Jan. 81. just fifteen weeks ago
last Monday. Pearl Bryan. of Greencastle,
Ind, arrived in Cincinnati to put herself in
the hands OF her betrayer, Scott Jackson. at
his request. to be relieved, as she was led by
him to hope, from shame to herself and her
family. After being with him Tuesday.
wednesday. Thursday and Friday she was
found murdered. beheaded. and with her
head gone. never yet found Just fourteen
weeks ago yesterday Scott Jackson, with
arrested and charged with her murder. A
tell-tale shoe and some bloody garments
pointed to the identity of the victim. A scar
on one hand, a peculiar formation Of the toes
OF one foot, established the identity OF Pearl
Bryan beyond doubt. The Campbell county
Rentncky) grand jury indicted both Jackson
and Walling jointly for the murder. Extra
dition papers were procured in Kentucky and
granted In Ohio. Their extradition was re-
on March II, when they were brought TO
Newport. After one continuance the. trial
began on April 20. One hundred and ninety
six witnesses were examined. The testimony
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week we're
consumed by counsel in arguments. This
morning, at 9:54 o'clock, the case was given
to the jury. At 1905 this noon the jury filed
in with the verdict OF murder and the death
penalty.
The prisoner sat alone, not friend near
him, his eyes transfixed and luster.ess and
his face ashen pale. Jackson was utterly
motion.ess, except for the twitching OF the
muscles of his cheeks. All afternoon since
his verdict he has exhibited no sign Of
emotion in jail He still hopes for new
trial on error by order of the Court Of APP
peals. or for executive clemency. The ver-
dict gives universal satisfaction in Newport.
Mr.. Bryan, the father Of Pearl Bryan and
his two sons, were present when the ver-
diet was announced. Scott yJackson's mother
his sister and her husband, Professor Post,
were in Greencastle. having gone last even
ing.
A change of venue has been decided on in
the case of Aio1zo NJ. Walling, whose trial
is set for next Tuesday: 1t must be in an
adjoining county. As kenton county, with
Covington the county seat, and Pend.eton
county, whose shire town is Falmouth, are
the only counties adjoining Campbell. the
change OF venue will almost certainly be to
Falmouth. the more remote town from the
scene of the murder
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PLEASED WITH THE VERDICT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Pass Through the
City EN- Route TO Greencastle.

City EN- Route TO Greencast1e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan, parents of Pearl
Bryan, passed through the city last night
on their way to their home in Gree rfcastle.
Mrs Bryan showed the effects of the very
severe strain of the long and tedious trial.
Both of them are we'll advanced in years,
Mr. Bryan being very gray. Mrs. Bryan
was dressed IN black. and her face showed
lines of sorrow that would necessarily fol-
low spich severe affection as she has had.
She moved slowly and with an uncertain
step. 1t seemed as if she could scarcely
hold up long enough to reach her home in
Greencastle. Mr.. Bryan was ASKED what he
thought of the verdict.
'.All can say is that / am pleased with
ii. We went down there hoping to secure
a conviction. and now that We have Sc
cured IT we cannot say aught than that we
are well satisfied with it. How was it re-
ceiyed here?" he then asked in turn.
when TX became known mere there were
many expressions Of approval" he was in
formed.
verdict of guilty" Mr. Bryan continued.
''even IL there had been no arguments be-
fore the jury. 1t such clear case.
and the evidence was so well arranged that
I think the arguments were almost useless
so far as any effect on the verdict was con-
cerned."
The c., H. & d. train on which they came
from Cincinnati was a half hour late, and
they stepped from Ii to the Vandalia train
and were gone in less than two minutes
after arriving here. Mr. Bryan said he was
very glad the case was over and that he
could return home for a little rest. the or
deal having been extremely hard on himself
and Mrs. Bryan
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CANDIDATES WIVES.
They Have Strong influence On
Their Husbands' Popularity.

new 1Ofk Mali anu Express
While the average politician does not pos
be credited with pretty keen powers of per-
ception and observation. Long ago ne no.
ticed that good wife helped mans can
didacy, and disagreeab.e and irritable one
injured II. The fact has grown more notice.
able with the years and is a favorite topie
ticians IL is observable from the wife Oh
the alderman constable. who goes FROM
house to house soliciting votes for her nus
band, up to the wife OF the highest candi-
Cleveland and ex-President Harrison Is due
to this curious principle. Mrs Cleveland
has strong magnetism for the women OK
the country. especially the young women.
Thousands OF young mothers have named
their children after her or after her chil-
dren 1t was the same with the late Mrs
Harrison. She was tower or strength.
and had, IL may be. larger personal fol-
lowing than any woman or her time. In the
present friendly rivalry for the Republican
dates has an able lieutenant in his better
half.
Mrs. Thomas B. Reed is a brilliant ana
charming woman Of wide. culture and e
notable gift OF humor. She is progressive,
active and sagacious. Mrs. Morton Is an
other leader of women. She is not only tall
ented, but has rare gift or languages, SO
much so that when the Governor was en-
bassador to France he found IL necessary
now and then TO call his wife in 10 translate
for him, she not alone speaking French nu-
emily, but being familiar with its many dia-
lects
Mrs. Mckinley belongs to the same class.
but her life has been very different from
theirs. OF delicate constitution and small
physical strength, her time has been passed
activity and travel. in this way she has at
tanned high scholarship.
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Business Embarrns.meuts.

- CINCINNATI, May 4.-The Odd Fellows
Temple Company, Incorporated for the pur-
pose of building and maintaining the great
DAD Fellows Temple, at Seventh and Elm
streets. made an assignment to-day TO Mar
Gus Worth: The assets are estimated at
$oOO,N0 and liabilities at S26O,00). The building
was finished a year or two ago, and is one
of the most complete of its kind in the
United States.
WELLINGTON, Kan. May 1.-THE Sum-
ner National Bank closed its doors this
morning. A quiet run had been going on
for several days and the bank has been un-
able TO stand the pressure. The liabilities
10 depositors and reserve agents are s63, COO
The assets are considerably in excess Of this
amount.
BOSTON, May H. = The assignment of
Mitchell. Dexter Co., large general produce
merchants. was announced late this after
noon. The firm has extensive connections in
the West. w. F. Robinson. president of the
Chamber OF Commerce, and Salmon p. Hib-
bard, are the assignees. No figures are avail
able.
ST. LOUIS. May I-George NJ. Flanagan
proprietor OF a corn meal mill, assigned to-
day because Of hard times. Charles c. Car
roll, the assignee. said the liabilities are
about $50, 900, with assets of 100000.
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MANGLED BY A DERRICK.
Ten Workmen ON the Drainage Canal
Injured, Three Fatally.

CHICAGO, May H.-During short but
violent windstorm this afternoon a derrick
on the drainage canal at Sag bridge. a few
miles from this city. was blown down and
ten men were injured. three Of whom may
die. The most seriously injured are:
II. j. KUETSCH, legs cut, chest crushed
and internal injuries; may die.
f. M. LAANTS, skull fractured; may die.
PATRICK ROACH, four ribs broken and
internal injuries; may die.
Timothy Grove. Edmund Fitzmaurice,
Charles Jordan, John Murphy, William Nor
ton, Frank Roggo, Frank Rezsches were
also hurt, and, while the injuries of the
majority or them are very severe, 1t Is not
die The derrick when il fell carried with
1t an engine and boiler a small shed and a
huge pile OF masonry which had just been
erected. The derrick fell in the middle OF a
crowd of over sixty workmen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIES.

Manager Desibour, of the Yale navy, an
nounces that he has decided not to accept
the invitation for the boat Cub to attend
the regatta in Hamburg, Germany, next
July.
AT the session of the Anglican SYNOD of
Niagara, held at Hamilton Ont, Wednesday.
Canon Dumouln. Of Toronto, was elected
bishop of the Niagara diocese as successor
to Bishop Hamilton.
AT Yreka. Cal. Wednesday. Mrs Henry
!SchWatka and her six-year-old daughter
were shot and killed by a Chinese cook. The
Chinaman made an attempt TO kill an infant
child. but failed. He then committed suicide.
Hon. J. Sterling Morton, Secretary of Ag-
riculture, who is making his first tour of
the Pacific coast, is in San Francisco. He
is travelling as the guest of his son, Paul
Morton, third vice president of the Atchi-
son.
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NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Ward line
steamer Seglranca, Captain Hoffman. ar
rived to-day from Mexico and Havana
bringing fifty-three cabin passengers Eigh-
teen passengers were unable to produce
certificates of decentralization from DIR.
Burgess. United States medical inspector at
Havana, and they were transferred 10 Hoff-
man island, where they will be detained
until tomorrow afternoon. Among the de-
tanned passengers were Messrs. Gresham
Lawrence and Bdd.e. Cuban war cor
respondents for New York city papers, who
were ordered TO leave Havana by General
Weyler. The correspondents were most
anxious to proceed with the steamer 10 the
city, but the health officer would not allow
them to go. They were sent TO Hoffman
island in the lower bay. They will be re-
leased about 4 p. m. tomorrow.
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MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL.
Judge Helm Decides to Hear the A
gument on May 23.

Judge Helm Decides to Hear the Ar
gument on May 23.
At the afternoon session OF court. which
did not meet until nearly o'clock, attor-
ney Crawford made motion for an arrest
of judgment. 1t was ordered entered and
filed. He then moved for a new trial on the
ground that this indictment was defective.
This was overruled. He again moved for
new trial and submitted the grounds. which
were filed. The argument on the motion
was set for May q.
Jackson was brought back to court in the
afternoon at the request Of Mr.. Lockhart.
He had lost al that look of confidence he
wore at the morning session and presented
a pitiable sight. There were eight grounds
offered in support of the motion for new
trial.
Ffrst-That the trial was commenced in
the absence of the defendant.
Second-That the instructions offered by
the defense were not put into the instruc-
tons to the jury.
Third-That the verdict was against the
law and evidence.
Fourth-That undue excitement and pre-
tudice existed in the county; that evidence
was admitted that was incompetent and
incomplete: and competent and complete
evidence Tor the de1enSe was ruled out.
Fifth-That the trial was in open court.
Sixth-That the sheriff was not relieved
of his duties as requested by the attorney
for the defense.
Seventh-That the motion for arrest Of
judgment was ovsrruled.
Eighth-That the demurrer to the indict-
ment was overruled.
Judge Helm leaves Friday for Putin Bay.
where he will remain week fishing. There
viii be no business transacted in court till
the I'D
II seems that there was evidence that
would tend 10 break down Scott Jackson s
abb which the prosecution failed to find
in time for use In the trial. This new tests
mony may be used against Alonzo Wal,ing.
Barber Bremen, who occupied room in
the McNevin house on West Ninth street
with Fred Albion, says the Commonwealth
lawyers did not ask him on the witness
stand for all ne knew.
They didn't ask me-" he said. IF knew
whether Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling
were i'm their room on the Friday night OF
the murder. They were not in their room
that night
II Bremen had told this In the witness
box doubt would have been thrown upon
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BREMEN, May H.-Arrived: Aachen and
Spree. from New York; Willehad. from BAL.
timore.
PLYMOUTH, May 14.--Arrived: Columbia
from New York, for Hamburg.
LONDON, May IL. - Arrived: Massachu-
sets, from New York.
LIVERPOOL, May H.-Arriyed: Pennland
from Philadelphia
NEW YORK. May 4.-Arrived: California
from Hamburg.
GENOA. May 13 = Arrived: Ems. from
New York.
BOSTON. May H.-Arrived: sylvania. from
Liverpool.
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OTTAWA, Ont, May 14-This afternoon
In the opera house, the formal opening OF
the brotherhood convention took place The
building crowded with delegates and
visitors. After an invocation by Grand
Chaplain George r. Dority. Mr.. W. ID.
PREMIER chairman of the local committee on
arrangements, delivered an address OF wei
come. Then came Mayor Borthwlck, with
the civic address of welcome. Grand Chief
Arthur spoke on the objects and aims OF
the brotherhood j. j. Riley, United States
consul; Sir Charles Upper. Premier; Sir
Mackenzie Bowel, Hon. E.. III. Bronson, OF
the Ontario government; Rev. Father Whe-
Ian and Rev. w. T. Herridge also spoke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
HE HAD STRUCK THE BACTERIA
One Well Posted BfcycIist Whom Yea
Couldn't Fool.

These bacteria that beiong to the water
company are darned nuisances. and / am
glad the city sanitarian is getting after
Them" remarked the bicyclst. II have
fallen over half dozen OF them to-day
in riding down town. The Mayor ought to
enforce that ordinance against them. but L
suppose Mr.. Taggart Is too busy seeing that
the saloons don't observe the law
''Why, where have you seen any OF these
bacteria?' asked his friend.
Where have / seen themr' exclaimed the
cyclst why right out there in the middle
of the street. See those little round things
that throw you of your bicycle. Thems
bacteria They are hard shell bacteria too.
III tell you that. Can't fool me. I've Deem
reading the newspapers too much"
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ST. PAUL, Mimi, May H.-Several thou
sand people are gathered about the borders
of the Red Lake reservation waiting In the
cold and rain for to-morrow's signal that
farming lands are very rich and the race
for them Tomorrow promises 10 be excit-
ing. although the mud will prevent any
an irregular-shaped territory in northwest
ern Minnesota, with an estimated area OF
four million acres. the larger portion of
which win now be thrown open for settle
ment
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Fire Bugs Confess.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. May 14-william H
aged eighteen, both of this city, were ar
rested tonight and confessed TO the fire.
marshal of setting fifty fires during the past
There has been a reign of terror over fire
bugs work in Boston, Somervi1le. Cam
bridge and Waltham for months, and de-
tailed confessions on thirty-nine fires are
given
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The Rev. Fuller Suspended.

BOSTON. May H.-It was learned to-day
that the decision in the ecclesiastical trial
of Rev. Samuel r. Fuller, of Maiden, who
was recently tried for violating the canon
ical law of his church by being divorced,
and three years afterwards marrying Miss
Lucy Derby, of this city, was rendered at
a special meeting at st. Pau"s Church here
yesterday. 1t was announced to-day that
the verdict has resulted In the suspension
Of Mr.. Fuller for two years.
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FLOP OF A REED MAN.


adopted by the United States. To the
maintenance Of this principle as well as to
the restoration OF silver az a money metal
TO the full standard of the Constitution We,
as Republicans. pledge our most arduous
and persistent effort"
Senator Teller Is commended in most laud-
atory terms in the longest paragraph in the
Congress. He is declared to be the "ablest
living exponent of the true principles of
American finance and the most fearless and
financial system which will best promote the
comfort and prosperity of the whole people
and the whole world"
The only instructions given are these:
THAT the delegates selected by this conven-
ton are hereby instructed TO act in harmony
with the views Of the Hon. Henry NJ. Teller
as TO the course to be pursued by the Colo
RADIO delegation at the national convention,
and that Senator Teller is hereby selected as
q delegate and appointed to lead the delega-
ton at the st. Louis convention"
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For Mckinley and Evans.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 1.-THE Repub-
lican convention OF the First congressional
district of Tennessee to-day selected w. p.
Brownlow. OF Jonesboro, and H. Clay Jarvis,
convention and adopted strong resolutions
instructing them for Mckinley for President
and for II. Clay Evans for Vice President.
0. w. Bronson was nominated for presiden-
tial eIectOr
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including machinery and stock worth $0o,-
600. The building. machinery and stock OF
the Southern broom works was burned; loss,
$1,000 The Eddyvile Wagon Company loses
$4,000 The total loss may reach 100000
with very little Insurance. About so pris-
oners are left without employment.
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Cleveland Has Not withdrawn.

NEW YORK, May 14-Don M. Dickinson,
of Michigan, Postmaster-general during the
first term of President Cleveland, uneauiv-
ocally denied to-day the statement publish
ed in Detroit paper that he had a letter
from President Cleveland which said that
the latter will not again be a candidate for
the Presidency
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
So Funny.
New york Evening Sun.

New 4ork Evening sun.
"a semi-transparent grass lawn over .
turquoise blue lining makes a Lovely blouse"
This is the opinion OF fashion paper The
suggestion that this would be fitting wear
for a grass widow will strike most persons
as proper as well as playful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15

LONDON, May IA dispatch to the
Daily News from Berlin says that the Con-
stantinople correspondent of the Vossische
Zeitung reports that the Sultan's fears Of
assassination have led sto wholesale arrests
Of Armenians, who are barbariously tortur-
ed to force confession from them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15

STOCKTON, Ca. May 1.-THE State
Prohibition convention to-day adopted a
platform declaring for free coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of Is to l. and protesting
against the passage Of the funding bill by
Congress-
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KUTTAwA, KY. May 14.-FIre was dis
covered in the boiler room OF the Southern
Shoe Company. in the branch penitentiary at
Eddyvilie this evening at o'clock. The
big brick building OF the Southern Shoe
Company. valued at $4,000. is . total loss,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
A Frank Confession.
New York Evening Post.

New 1OrK Evening fosts
The immediate effect of the order Presi-
dent C1eveland's civil-service order) Is TO
make many thousands OF efficient Democrat
ic officeho.ders sure OF retaining their places
il a Republican President comes In next
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-15
Looks That Way.

Kansas City Journal.
Ii now develops that Congress might have
done a large amount of iegis.ating withoue
impairing Mr.. Reeds chances In the least
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Obituary.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 1.-THE Very Rev
Father h. d. Cafferty. vicar-general Of the
Catholic diocese of Savannah. died this
morning at IL O'Clock At st. Joseph's Inhrm-
mediate cause Of Father CanEerty's death.
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Boston Herald.
Mr.. Depew is going to write a speech norni-
mating Morton anyhow. There are some
things that cannot be corked up, and Depew
is one of them.
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SCOTS

EMULSION Is Cod-liver Oh made
almost as palatable as milk. 1t Is
easy and soothing to the weak
stomach; it checks the tendencies
of children toward thinness; pre-
vents consumption; and Is the
strength of weak mothers because
It creates healthy flesh and strength.
1t Is more than a medicines 1T IS
A Food
For sale at soc. and 500 By al. drusgista
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Testimonial OF Esteem.

Detroit Tribune
1t is understood that Mr.. Cleveland viii
fhougttfully present Spain with the pen
with which he did not sign those Cuban
resolutions
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The Hand Showing.

Washington Post.
The sound-money plank Of the Indiana
Republicans is the biggest chunk OF Ben
Harrison in the platform.
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North Carolina Republicans.

RALEIGH, n. c., May H.-The largest and
most enthusiastic Republican State conven-
ton held in North Carolina in many years
assembled In Metropolitan Hall to-day.
There are contests in eleven counties, thir-
ty-six votes being involved, and 1t is probable
that the credentials committee will be in ses-
sion all night. If the committee seats the
Dockery delegates where there are contests
Dockery will be nominated for Governor.
otherwise Boyd will be the nominee. Only
part OF a full ticket will be nominated. In or
der that the Populists may conlllete 1t.
Ihougn the Popuhs.s naye sisnlnea no IN
say that the pressure will be SO strong that
there will be fusion of the two parties.
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EAU CLAIRE. Wis, May 1.-THE Prohi-
bition State convention adjourned tonight
after a half-day's wrangle. A platform of
just four planks was adopted. declaring first
for prohibition. second for suffrage. based
On Intelligent citizenship, rather than upon
sex; third. for public schools taught in the
English language and no appropriation for
sectariau purposes, and fourth, that silver
be restored to its position prior to 1873. This
last plank was given a vote. of 50 to &c.
The chairman, F. r.. Zebenthall. OF Eau
excitement. The nominations were: For
Governor. Major j. HI. Berkey, Of Monroe;
Secretary of State, E. B. Knowlton, Maus-
ton; State Treasurer, Lorenzo Randall. Hud-
son; Attorney-general. A. E. Dixon. Ash
land; Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Prof. w. s. Morrison, Neillsvil,e; Insurance
Commissioner, B. E. Broadwen, Sparta:
Railroad Commissioner, DR.. A. Christianson.
Twelve hundred dollars was raised for the
campaign.