The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-12
Audience Of Women Shuddered Dur.
ing the Advocates Merciless Flay-
ing of the Dentist Student.
FOUR CRIMINALS IN ONE
JACKSON CALLED A LIAR, sEDUCER,
MURDERER AND ROBBER.
The Speech Lasted Five Hours and
Will BE Followed by Col. Craw-
fOrd's Appeal To-Day.
al to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEWPORT, KY, May 11.-Mrs. Jackson,
the broken hearted mother of the prisoner,
experienced a relapse Saturday night and
was very ill all day Sunday and to-day. She
is only waiting to be present at Colonel
Crawford's argument, when she will leave
for her home in Greencastle. 1t is feared her
strength will not Withstand the shock should
her son be found guilty, and for that reason
she will not be allowed to remain in. New
port to hear the verdict. Jackson and Wall
ing had a large number of callers Sunday.
Over hundred Greencastle residents came
down on a cheap excursion and a greater
number of them visited the jail and saw the
two famous prisoners. jackson was not in
the least abashed at meeting Pearl Bryan's
friends, and even went so far as to shake
hands with them. There were several ladies
in the party, who chatted pleasantly with
both Jackson and Walling.
The jury spent a greater portion OF Sunday
in the room at the courthouse, while the
Bryan family attended church in the morn
ing and spent the early afternoon visiting
the Geological Garden and other places of
interest.
Mrs Walling. the mother of the prisoner
in the city this morning from her home in
Oxford, O., accompanied by another son,
Mr.. Clint Walling, and his wife, Of Hamil-
ton The party at once went over to the
Newport jail and was admitted to Wallings
cell. This was the first time Mrs. Walling
had seen her son since his arrest. The
meeting was affecting in the extreme. The
Newport authorities notified Mrs. Walling
that she could remain with her son as long
as she desired, and great part Of the fore
noon passed by the mother and sons
together in the cell In conversation that
was at times most earnest and confidential
apparently.
The usual crowds pushed their way into
the court room this morning, but the big
rush OF Saturday was not evident when
court was called to order. AS soon as Judge
Helm had taken his seat Jackson was
brought in. 1t was rumored that ii had
finally been decided that Colonel Nelson
would open the Commonwealth case in the
arguments. Colonel Crawford. of the de-
fense, to follow, and Prosecutor Lockhart to
close.
READY FOR THE SPEECHES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan and a number of
lady friends occupied their usual seats in
side the railing, but Mrs. Jackson and Mrs.
Post were not present. Professor Post, how
ever, came in early and sat beside Jackson
during the morning session.
At 10 o'clock the routine business of the
court had been finished and Judge Helm
| ordered the jury in the Jackson case
| brought in. They had no more than taken
torneys for the prosecution and defense
| copies of the instructions which he intended
reading to the jury. After this Judge Helm
read the instructions which have already
| been printed in the Journal.
The jury was instructed that all the evil
dence offered by the commonwealth. as to
any statement of Alonzo Wa.ling, the truth
| of which the defendant, Scott Jackson, de-
| MED, and as to the manner and language
| of the denial, are to be considered by them
| solely in rebutting the defendants testi-
| or explain Scott Jackson's statements in
reference thereto, and not as testimony upon
| which to find him guilty. The defendants
| own statements Of what Alonzo Walling said
| and the language and manner of his de-
niaI are are before eth the jury for every purpose
| one or the other of the crimes as to which
they have been instructed, but entertain q
find him guilty of the lesser crime
| II the jury entertain reasonable doubt
| of the defendant having been proven guilty
| If the jury find the defendant, Scott Jack.
| son, guilty Of murder they will fix his pun.
ishment at death or confinement in the peni.
tentiary for life, in their discretion, gov.
| If the jury find the defendant, Scott Jack.
son, guilty of voluntary manslaughter, they
the penitentiary for not less than two mol
more than twenty-one years. IN their dis.
| cretion, governed by the proof.
If the jury find the defendant, Scott Jack.
| son. guilty OF involuntary mansaughter
they will fix his punishment by a fine ir
jail for any length Of time, either or both
in their discretion, governed by the proof
During the reading Scott Jackson sa,
upright IN NH, his C. chair, s, his left hand clutch
| intently on the face of Judge Helm Dr
Post leaned back, and. with one hand
pressing his forehead. listened to the dam
| aging instructions.
The reading occupied about quarter OF
an hour. AS Judge Helm concluded he
ment."
There was clearing of throats and the
| spectators settled themselves to enjoy the
Colonel Nelson, tall. earnest and eloquent
arose to make the opening speech against
Scott Jackson. He spoke slowly and Inn
Throughout Colonel Nelson made the testi
| mony of Scott Jackson In his own defense
the point Of departure. pivot and nucleu,
| from this starting point. Item by item III
held up the testimony of Scott Jackson be
fSre sd sne surs az ana arpayed fd IN 20
| reputable witnesses. More than once Will
| consummate art he made reference to tn,
| John Seward conspiracy to subornat
witnesses which was consummated only il
| part by the introduction OF William r
Trusty, whom Colonel Crawford disclaimet
Immediately after he testified.
SCOTT JACKSON TREMBLED.
Scott Jackson. the prisoner. never bcfor,
came 30 near to losing his self-composure
He was unable to look the fiery attorney II
the face For the most part his eyes wer
averted. In that dramatic scene when Col
Nelson shook in his face that blood,
satchel and when he read to him the inter
cepted letter to VIII Wood ne very nearl,
broke down. Colonel Nelson proclaimn
that the defendant had been guilty OF sc
and robbery.
Saturday" began Colonel Nelson. 'I di
not expect to make speech In this case