The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-03-25
VENGEANCE OF THE LAW
JACKSON AND WALLING PAID THE
DEATH PENALTY.
scott jackson Made Another Con-
fession, but 1t Only Delayed
the Execution of Both.

Newport, KY. March 2O.-Scott Jackson
and Alonzo Walling were hanged togeth-
er from double trap at 11:4iiE for the
murder of Pearl Bryan. After the death
warrant was read. at 11:-2, both de-
clared their innocence. The crowds cheer
ed loudly when the signal and black flag
| went up.
When the men reached the scaf'old
they were strapped and the black caps
adjusted The prisoners both stood with
bowed heads saying a prayer. Walling 5
| eyes were closed in prayer, and Jackson S
were open. When Lee finished the pray
er, Jackson, then Walling, bid him fare
| well Walling whispered GO 20. 20 -
Both were evidently strangled, and their
necks were not broken as the struggling
| was much more than usual Both were
nervy up TO the drop. Jackson raised his
feet as he dropped Walling drew up his
Feet, and the body contracted several
| times In great agony.
| Physicians finally pronounced both
| dead, and the announcement was made.
put the crowds still fingered about the
| Jail.
Jackson was dead in six minutes. Wall
| ing died first.
Just before the bodies were taken down
the crowd rushed up, but was ordered
| back by Sheriff Plummer Jackson's face
with the exception of his open mouth and
rue lips, was not disfgured. The rope
made deep furrcw on the neck under
the chin. When Jackson body was
paced In the coffin his face was pale. The
I'D was placed over him. and the curious
crowd was not allowed to view the body
The remains viii be-taken to Wiscasset.
Me-, for interment
When the black cap was removed from
Wailing his tongue protruded the lips
zen ana were discolored, presenting a
horrible sight. Walling's body was placed
IN casket and taken away from the iail
Tor removal to Hamilton tonight.
Pastor Lee was overcome after his
prayer on the scaffold, and had to be car
ried away
Soon after the execution the crowds
left, but not before the bodies had been
taken away. The remains of Walling
We're taken to his mother at Hamilton.
Ohio, TODAY
The remtins of Scott jackson were in
cinerated tonight at the Cincinnati crem-
atory. His mother is opposed to crema-
ton, but had the body incinerated, so
she could take the ashes to her home at
Greencastle, Ind, and not suffer the NOR
ulcation of being refused burial there.
There are many rumors tonight about
additional confessions that both men are
said to have left with their friends but
no confidence is placed in any confession.
Their Last Day on Earth.
Jackson ana Walling spent a restless
night At $3.50 they ate a hearty break
tast and smoked cigars. AT 3 o'clock
the jail yard was full and vast crowds
were outside the enclosure. Jackson and
Walling were unmoved and Indifferent
Both told their friends there was MOTH
Ing true in their last confessions to Gov
ernor Bradley which were their last
card. They wrote some letters to rela-
tives this morning.
The lever was arranged so that with
one pull both condemned men could be
dropped together from the double trap
The scaffod. painted white, in the sun
light presented a CHASTITY appearance
The kaleidoscope people attempted to take
the execution. Shortly before the march
to the gallows Deputy Maurer gave Wall
ing letter from his sweetheart, Miss
Roberts. She sent her love and told him
to die game. Walling and Jackson shook
Maurer warmly by the hand. Jackson
burst into tears as Maurer left and the
courthouse bell began to toll
Another Confession.
AT y:lo 1t was announced that jackson
had made complete confession. Gov
ernor Bradley was then telegraphed in
the interest Of Walling. This effort to
save Waliirg delayed the execution which
was to have occurred at o'clock
In his confession jackson said Walling
was not guilty of murder. jackson had
Pastor Lee, the death watch, Walling and
was not guilty. This proceeding stopped
the march to the gallows. Sheriff Plum
mer called in Walllngs attorneys. who
wired Governor Bradley. Jackson broke
down completely just as the march to
the gallows was ordered to start, and
wept ike child, as he cried out, wall |
ing is not guilty"
The crowd outside of the Jail became |
impatient, as the confession was gener- |
ally considered another dodge to gain |
more time for Jackson and respite for |
Walling. Walling dropped a note from |
the jail window to the newspaper men, |
saying:
jackson has freed me-"
Thought Both Had Been Hanged.
AT o'clock this morning kilograms |
were sent asking If the governor would
10 anything If jackson told the remain
Ter OF the truth His answer was that
ne would believe nothing Jackson or
Walling would say now. The truth is
he governor believed the men were al
'eady dead He and Sheriff Plummer
lad a private understanding that the |
hanging was not to be at noon as pub
lcly announced, but as soon after day
light as possible, in order to avoid the
mob and the crowd that would come
alter.
WnIling's Inst Chance.
AT 1880 a. m Sheriff Plummer received
message from Governor Bradley saying |
e had telegram purportlng to come
rom him Plummer stating that Jack
on mad stated that Walling was not gull
y The telegram continued Proceed |
'lth the execution. and If jackson makes | ,
statement on the galows to that eff
ect you may suspend Walling's execu-
on until further directions from me-"
Sheriff Plummer. on receipt of the mes
,affold.