The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-16
COMPLAINT FROM wALLING.
Denounces the Witnesses Who swore
His Life Away-Jackson Is Calm.

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ALEXANDRIA. Ky, March 15.-When
Walling was notified of the Governors re-
fusaI to grant him any more time than he
did Jackson, he betrayed no agitation. II
have really expected this" he said. "A re-
spite of four days would not have been
worth much. anyhow. Four days sooner
or later would not do much good. If the
worst comes to the worst I'll die like a
man. But an innocent man will be -hangA.
THE finding Of the courts and of the
Governor as reported is clearly WITHOUT
evidence. That George Jackson cab story
is clearly a fake. / do not believe that any,
one really credited ii. Take that out and
you've got no evidence that L was con-
nected with the murder or even that the
murder was premeditated. The Heider's
Hotel people say came in there early Sat-
urday morning. That was denied success.
fully by my witnesses. Other people iden-
titled me as having been in a number OF
places that 7 never visited, and il you be-
lieve these people L was in several places
at the same time.
What motive would l have had for kill
ing Pearl Bryan deliberately? I'm no fiend.
She had never harmed me-
Jackson walked over, and seeing that
something important was being un-
folded to walling. inquired to its
ture, and when told said:
We'll. old man. I'm sorry for you
why don't you help him out, then?"
suggested the reporter.
Il would if / could he said.
He then said:
Something unlocked for may turn UP at
any time that may be OF big help TO u.s.
do you anticipate anything"
''Oh, no. but like the gambler who Is in
a run of hard luck, / am looking for a
break. L wish you would bring us some
good news once in while"
Mrs. Walling was next informed Of the
Governors ultimatum in her sons case
She was loath to believe and said that she
would have TO hear il direct from the
Governor himself before she Will believe
il.
Walling has quietly prepared another let
life. This letter is TO be signed by the ,e
death watch, and IL is intended TO be an
appeal by them TO the Governor. stating
that, in their opinion, Walling had less TO
do with the murder than is generally sup
posed. So far only one Of the guards has
The prisoners have about given up all
hope and In their dying hours are CLUTCH
ing at anything. To-day Walling learned
of the whereabouts Of May Smith, who is
at Dayton, o., and he Will probably write
to her
With but six days between him and
eternity, and no possible hope left. Scott
Jackson is apparently as cheerful and hap
py he ever was since his arrest. over q
year ago. His remarkable nerve has neves
deserted him. and he says. IL is ali ha
has and he hopes IL will stay with him till
the last. When Mrs. Walling called this
morning she ignored Scott Jackson Hith-
erto she had always greeted him I'm
friendly way. jackson made no attempt
TO speak TO her.
The services at the jail Sunday after
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extremely interesting character. None but
the two mothers and Mrs. Post and
daughter. the jailer and his wife and the
four guards was present. Scott jackson. in
a clear tenor voice. sang the somewhat
suggestive hymn. THE Half was Never
Told" Rev. Lee preached for a half hour
and then all knelt in prayer.
1t is the general opinion that they will
both die with the secret of Pearl Bryan
death locked in their breasts.
Rev. Murphy Cbristened waIling.
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