davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
Governor Bradley Could Find No Ex-
cusc for Mercy, and Pearl Bryan's
Slayer VIII Hang March 20.
WILLING MAY GET A RESPITE
GOVERNOR HAS KINDLY FEELINGS
FOR JACksON'S ACCOMPLICE.
How the Prisoners Received the News
in the Alexandria JaiI-Bet-
ting on the Hanging.
peciai to The indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKFORT, Ky. March 12-It is set
tied that Scott Jackson will hang on Fri
day next for the murder of Pearl Bryan.
and IL is generally believed that Alonzo
Walling will receive either a respite or
Communication of sentence TO the peniten-
tiary for life.
This information was given out .c-night
when Jackson's petition for executive Glenn
ency was laid aside by Governor Bradley
At o'clock this evening the Governor took
a final look at the Jackson papers. over
which he had been at work for two days.
He had finished the examination at noon
to-day and at that time practically decided
that he could not permit himself to int =
fere with the order of the court, but he de-
layed his decision until this evening. After
sitting with bowed head in deep thought
for fifteen minutes, going over the evil
dence in his mind Governor Bradley sud-
denly Strengthened up and said: 1T is i'm
possible. L can see no reason for Glenn
ency." With that he wrote the word Re
fused across the back of the Jackson Pc
tition.
During the afterr Don the Governor had
been going over Alonzo wallings petition.
The feeling against Walling has never been
as bitter here. and it is known that the
Governor himself never could understand
how Walling could have been as deeply i'm
plicated in the murder of Pearl Bryan as
Jackson was. Wallings petition has had
some weight with the Governor but his
determination from the start has leaned
rather toward noninterference in either
case. He will make his final decision in
Wallings case tomorrow, and it is firmly
believed that Walling will get a respite for
perhaps a week at least. There is some
reason TO believe that Walling's sentence
may be commuted TO life imprisonment, but
the chance is said to be very slim.
Colonel Washington said this morning:
Il was very agreeably surprised to find out
that public opinion here is almost unani-
nous that Wallng's sentence should be and
will be commuted. Walling was simply
victim of popular fury, and | think the
Governor. after an investigation. will
conclude"
A State attache who is intimately asso-
ciated with the Governor officially, when
asked in regard to Walling, said it his
opinion that some sensational turn would
be given TO the case. He was not prepared
to say whether this would be in the form of
reprieVe for one day or communication,
but he was willing TO bet that Walling and
Jackson would not depart from this world
simultaneously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
WOLF in A SHEEPSKIN
SENSATIONAL CONFESSION BY REV.
E. j. OLDKNOW WELLINGTON.
Says His First story Was n Lie. and
the ''Lambs" of His Church.

NEWARK, n. j., March IA sensation
was caused in this city to-day when it be-
came known that Rev. L. j. Old
know Millington, pastor of Fair
mont Baptist Church. had made
a full confession to the deacons of
the church regarding his recent disappear
ance. On March 1 he left his home here to
attend the Baptist conference I'm New York.
That evening his wife received a telegram
informing her that he had met an old col
lege friend and that he would not return
home until Tuesday. He did not come home
then, neither did his wife hear anything of
him until last Monday, when he was located
at the home of his father, also a minister
in Keeseville. n. Y. There he made state
ment in which he said that his mind was
blank to him after he left New York and
until he found himself in Montreal. The
minister returned to his home on Wednes-
day.
In his confession to the deacons of the
church, Mr.. Milington admits that he left
home with Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson, who is
separated from her husband, said to be now
in Chicago. and who left her home the same
day. Rev. Mr.. Millington said that after
he and Mrs. Dickerson left this city they
went to Montreal. where they registered
z. T.. Harold and wife at a boarding
house, No. IS Victoria street. They re-
manned there over night and left hurriedly
when they received a telegram informing
them that they had been traced to that
city. He admits that the elopement was pre-
meditated and says that he was intimate
with Mrs. Dickerson for over a year past
and that he was leading Il dual life He
said that sooner or later he knew that their
relations would become known and that he
would have To go away with Mrs. Dicker-
son. and that he decided TO take the first op-
portunty to flee from the city. He admits
incurred so that he could save money in
order to pay their railroad fare To Mont
real
The deacons of the church 10 not any
longer recognize him the pastor of the
church. A church meeting had been called
for March % TO take action in the case, but
owing TO the confession of the minister. Ii
Is probable that meeting viii be held
sooner. Mr.. Millington has refused TO see
reporter. saying he would make Il stateTne mt
To the public next week. His wife is pros
trated over the confession he has made He
says he thinks it best To make the whole
matter public so that he may begin over
again and reform.
Mrs Dorothy Dickerson, the woman who
eloped with the minister, has also made a
full confession to the deacons of the
church. She has admitted that all the
statements made by Millington regarding
reason she has admitted her guilt is he
cause she thought il would be more sinful
Ii she concealed the truth and she thought
il better To make clean breast of the
whole affair. Millington Is but twenty-five
years OF age. His father and his brother
are both ministers. Mrs. Dckerson had
been one of the enthusiastic workers CT the
church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
BIG FIRE AT CHICAGO
j. 4. TOLMAN COMPANY'S STOCK OF
GROCERIES DESTROYED.
Chase & SanbOrn Also Sufer-TOtaI
Loss About S5OO,OOO-Accident
to the Water Tower.

CHICAGO. March 5f.-Fire broke out this
evening in the building occupied by the
John A. Tolman Company. wholesale gro-
GERS. at the corner of Michigan avenue and
Lake street, and, driven by a strong north
west wind, soon spread to the upper sto-
ries of the building at Nos. 10. II and IA
Lake street, occupied by the Chase & San
born coffee and spice house. When the fire.
men arrived the flames had spread through
out the entire upper part of the building
in which it had started and were rapidly
eating their way to the southwark. Second
and third alarms were at once turned in,
which were supplemented by special call
for ten engines. but, despite the efforts of
the firemen, the flames spread rapidly for
a time. On the Michigan-avenue side the
fremen were badly handicapped by the loss
of the water tower, which fell into the
flames on account of some accident to the
steering apparatus. On the opposite side
of the avenue the buildings occupied by
Bell. Conrad & Co. and Thompson & Tay-
lor Spice Company caught fire several times
from flying sparks. but were not seriously
damaged. At one time during the progress
of the fire explosions OF canned goods
caused considerable excitement and gave
rise to the rumor that quantities of fire.
works We're stored in the buildings
After three hours hard work the fire
was got under control. The stock of the
TOlman Company, which was valued at
100000, Will probably be a complete loss
Chase q Sanborns stock was valued at
$4,000. but with the exception OF the de-
struction of a stock OF tea on the top
floor, their loss will not be heavy. Both
firms were fully insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13

while Wagner stood beside Miss Thompson
and timed her for the fifteen minutes al
lowedR Miss Thompson evidently did not
like this. for she said: Scott. Keep your
hands in your pockets. He is watching
US. meaning COttingham.
THAT is right madam II is my busi-
ness TO do So" replied the guard.
She then glanced at the jaier and stepped
from the corridor. As she aid so she r.cde
remark about jailer Wagner His step
Wagner after she had left 1t nettled the
jailer who to-day said that he had no.
tiOn not TO admit her again.
Clint Walling and Dr. Rudebeck. of Ham,
ilton, O.. will be here Monday and Mrs
Post. Jackson's sister, will be here to-
morrow.
Among the letters received by the men
on the o'clock bus Thursday was one
from VIII Wood. the Indiana preacher :
son. who narrowly missed being in the
same boat with them. Another letter was
from lady. who asks that the men give
her confession, so that she can sell 1t
and build an orphan asylum with the pro-
ceeds.
Mrs. walling is expected at the Jail to-
morrow 10 make her appeal TO Jackson to
save her son.
II did ask him to save my son once by
telling all he knows said Mrs. Walling
tonight.
What did he say?''
''He simply bowed his head and made no
response"
Clint Walling, a brother of the con-
demned. arrived with Rev. Lee at II
o'clock. This is the first time that Clint
has visited his brother since the sensa-
tional episode at the Covington jail. when
he slipped a revolver to Lon After being
detected he was ever afterwards afraid to
visit him at that place. The meeting be-
tween the two brothers was an affectionate
and pathetic one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
CARRIED AWAY ON THE ICE.
Lives of $50 Fishermen Imperiled,
bat Nearly All saved.

SEBEWAING, Mich. March 12.-The
heavy wind to-day broke up the ice in
Saginaw bay. One hundred and fifty fish
ermen. of whom about half are from Bay
City, were on the ice about four miles from
shore. Nearly all escaped to Maison and
Lone Tree islands. 1t is reported that
five men from Bay City are on the ice and
have been carried out with the foe. The
wind has shifted TO the northwest and will
probably bring the ice back. 1t is very
cold. About $io0 worth of nets and twenty
shanties were carried out from the settle
merit near here. Last year about forty
men were carried out, but We're rescued by
boats after being on the ice two days.
The ice floated off in ten foes. When the
first struck Lone Tree and Maison islands
the men on IL were rescued from the shore.
The second foe, with some thirty men on
It, also drfted near the islands and il Is
reliably reported that nearly. If not quite
all the men got ashore. 1t was stated late
tonight that three OF the Bay City fisher
men were carried out into the lake, but this
Is not verified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13

stepped on the train he gave the represen-
tatives OF the press copies OF MS ilst s,I on
recommend. Michigan City and Crown
Point and a few smaller places are not de-
cided on yet. Following are the appoint
ments:
Porter County-valparaiso Aaron w. I.y-
tie: Chesterton. Ed Wilstrom; Porter. John
III. Buse Kouts T. $. Caswell: Hebron. l..
Wheeler. Mrs. J. V. Humes.
Newton CoUnty-kentland Harry A.
sTShm srooK M &C. onee MSTocaS MSFner d fess
Roselawn, +. I. Boyle: Thayer, John Tan
ner.
Jasper County-Remington W. f. Peck:
Wheatfield John TiltcH: Denote. J. L.
Bremer: Kniman. William Hauley; Fair
Oaks. David Brockus.
Wanatah. W. z. Yeager; Hanna. W. A.
Greiger: Union Mills. John G.. SchweitZer;
kingsbury. Jacob I.ybrook: Rolling Prairie ;ll,.e
Westvllle. Henrietta Winters.
Tippscanoe G9urty1Lasayette j l.; ,'1iSi CsiG-
Fran Frank Is HammeI DAYTON 6GTS5a LaWrenee
Nicely: Romney. W II. skinner: Conroe
Charles NJ. Polts: Burton. William Lugar;
morenci. d. steinert: Buck Creek. James
Carter; Odell. Josephine Nelson.
wooss ba6s c CSunstynaammond James To,es
ton. Mrs. Inez Gibson; Leroy, r. +. Boyd;
Shelby J. L. Caster: sehererville. John
Trinen: Dyer. Milton w Peterson
Chambers: West Lebanon. Henry II. Pugh:
Independence Clara Burr; Greenhil Asa
II. McKinnis: Pine Village. Eli Fenters :;
Marshfield. William Talbert: State Line,
William Jones: Indiana neral Springs,
Harry l.. Kramer.
Benton County-Fowler McA. Will
liams; Boswell. w Samue: few, Oxford.
Jesse Birch: Ambia. w. La, Bartlett; OF
terbein. Allen b. ROwen; Earl Park. How
ard l.. Hix; Odessa. o. $. Moore; Dunning-
ton, Clara Dunn: Templeton. James VIII
liams; Talbot. Lewis NJ, Hanawalt; Lo-
chiel, Magnus l.. Halgrens; Wadena,
George Mitten: Raub. A. r Hunter.
White County-Monticello w. w. Nc
Culloch: Wolcott. VIM. +. Fox: Chalmers.
Lee Z. Davidson: Reynolds. ID. ID. Phillips:
Brookston. T. j. Hayes; Burnettsville, Will
liam BeshOar
A dispatch from Laporte says either A.
III. Leist or y. $. Nichols will get the Mich
igan City postoftice. Ten of the small post
offices in Laporte county will be filled on
recommendations of the county central
committee. The contest in Laporte city
was sharp, there being no less than fifteen
candidates. although but three of them
were at any time considered as .'in it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
FEMALE COWBOY" DEAD.
Mrs. CIarn ONO. Who Claimed tn Have
Killed Five had Men.

PERRY, O. T., March 12-Mrs. Clara
ONO. a Western cowboy" who claimed TO
have killed five men during her career, is
dead at her home here. aged fifty-six years.
She was a Miss Martin and was born in
New York city. moving To Eldorado. Kan.
with her parents when child. Her most
desperate encounter took place i'm Little
Black canyon. near Butler. Mont. I'm Feb
ruary, 1890. when she killed Ed Smith
Smith found the woman alone and fought
her with a hunting knife. Mrs ONO used
a pistol and after ten minutes OF fierce
fighting won out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
DINNER AND RECEPTION.
Gen. and Mrs. j. w. Foster Enter
tain Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks.
Special to the IndLanapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-General John
w. Foster. dean of the Indiana colony in
Washington, and Mrs. Foster gave dinner
and reception this evening in honor of SEN
ator and Mrs. Fairbanks A distinguished
company was present at the dinner includ-
ing Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks, Senator
and Mrs. Mcmillan, of Michigan; Senator
and Mrs. Spooner, of Wisconsin; Senator
and Mrs. Elkins, of West Virginia: Senator
and Mrs Burrows, of Michigan; Ex-senator
and Mrs. Henderson, formerly of Missouri;
Mrs. John A. Logan and Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Lansing, of this city. Among those
who were present at the reception later
were all of the Indiana representatives in
the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-hfth Congresses
now in the city. and Supreme Court Justice
Harlan and Mrs. Harlan. Senator Turpie
Mrs. James Shanklin of Evansville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckee Dunn, General and Mrs. j. j.
Reynolds Representative and Mrs. r. X.
Hit of Illinois. Representative and Mrs.
Dalzell Of Pittsburg, General and Mrs.
H. +. Brount, General and Mrs. George Il.
Williams. Mr.. and Mrs Dewitt Arnold of
Terre haute Generai nd ana Mn mrs rnh Jonn w.
Senator and Miss Voorhees,. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jere NJ. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. b. III. War
and Mrs. Ross Thompson. Judge and Mrs.
Stanton j. Peelle. General and Mrs. j. n.
Tyner. Colonel and Mrs: w w. Dudley.
General and Mrs l.. T. Michener. Colonel
and Mrs. r. J. Bright. Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
CLANCY. James II. McNeely of Evansville,
George Nichol, Mr.. and Mrs. Johr. Morton.
Colonel w r. Holloway, Mr.. and Mrs
Hatcher. L. $. Marshal Ito be- Samuel
Kercheval. Mrs. and Miss Sanger. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Paul Jones, Colonel w. +. Nc
Lean Representative and Mrs. ID. s. Alex
ander of Buffalo. -. Y. Hon w. w. Curry
and Miss Curry. Admiral and Mrs. George
Brown, Captain and Mrs. Frank l.. Denny
John X Gowdy Mr.. and Mrs. Perry s.
Heath. Rev. Dr. j. +. Gilbert and Hon.
VIII Cumback. There are large number
of Indianians in Washington and it was the
aim of General and Mrs. Foster to give as
many of them as possible an opportunity TO
meet and become acquainted with the new
senator from that State and his wife Ehe
occasion partook something of the nature
of a reunion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
DON'T LIKE wALLING's RETRIEVE.
GreencastIe People Think He Should
BE Hanged with Jackson.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE. Ind. March 12-The
news that -Alonzo wallng's death had been
postponed caused a decided sensation here
this evening. For two or three days there
has been feeling that such might be done,
but the decision that Jackson is TO hang
as per schedule has been expected and it
was thought by all that the Governor
would not interfere Opinion is divided as
to the Governors course: some say it is an
outrag geous action. and others regard the
postponement as just. The people who be-
leve Walling should hang are largely in
the majority here. Mrs. Dr. Post, half sis
ter of Scott jackson. left this afternoon for
Cincinnati. She was accompanied by her
at Alexandria
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
Injured by an Explosion.

NEW YORK, March ia gas tank at
the Liberty bicycle works, at Rockaway,
y. J., exploded from some unknown cause
this evening and the fire which resulted de-
stroyed three buildings and damaged two
works Richard DaddOn, the engineer. and
Joseph Smith, workman. We're badly in
jured by flying pieces of iron and were also
severely burned. Loss, $20,0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13

LANSING. Mich. March 12.-The Su-
premc Court to-day affirmed the decision
of the Wayne (DetroiU Circuit Court in
holding that ID. w. r. Moreland as pri-
Vate citizen had no right 10 commence the
proceedings heard there To Gust Governor
Pingree from the off1ce OF mayor of De
troit. The court announced that an order
would be entered requiring the attorney
general to file petition against the Com
mon Council An order also made di-
rccting the Council to show cause next
Tuesday why n mandamus should not Issue
To compel it 10 order special elec lion for
mavor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
Firemen and Workman Injured.

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Japanning
department of the tannery concern of
Blanchard Bros. & Lane, of Newark. was
burned to-day and one employe and four
firemen were injured. The department oc-
cupied two-and-one- half-story frame
building. Thomas Kane, a workman had
his hands and arms severely burned The
firemen injured by the fall of the roof
were: William Mcconnell Thos Godbeer
James Dolan. of the Eighth Company, and
John Hebrng, of the chemical company
Hebring's back was so severely injured that
he may be crippled for life. The other men
We're scorched and badly bruised
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
Bets on the Hanging,

Special the Indianapolis Journal
CORINTH. KY, March 12.-Even money
was bet here to-day that Walling would
not hang and that Jackson's execution
would be postponed until after George II.
jackson is the colored coachman now in
Jail at Springfield, o., on a charge of en-
beZzlement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
CABINET MEETING DAY.
Therefore Callers at the White House
We're Not Numerous.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-As this was
Cabinet day there was comparative quiet
about the White House during the fore
noon, as the rules recently promulgated
reserved Cabinet days for public business
of the President and his advisers. For the
first time the President was able to give
an uninterrupted half hour to the large ac-
emulation of routine departmental busi-
ness, such as the signing of papers Incl
dent TO army and navy retirements. Secre-
tary Porter laid pile of this business be-
fore him and it gradually melted away.
The President intends to receive no one
prior to 10 O'clock and hereafter the early
part Of each day will be given to the dis
posal of routine business.
There were callers to-day at o'clock but
they failed to gain admission. After 10
O'Clock there were few exceptions Sena-
tors Cullom, Mason, Hale and Platt of Con-
necticut seeing the President. Just before
the hour for the Cabinet meeting several
prominent New Workers put in an appear
ance. First came ex-senator Warner Miller,
accompanied by several friends. including
ex-senator Blair, of New Hampshire. They
were followed by j. Sloat Fassett and John
T.. Milholland. Mr.. Miller introduced
Thomas S. Novel; of Boston, who is in
terested in the development of Alaska and
the appointment of a delegate from that
TerHitory. This was discussed briefly with
the President. Mr.. Miller will call later
to New York affairs. The call Of Mr.. Mil
holland was by appointment and lasted up
to the time of the Cabinet meeting. 1t was
stated positively and from authoritative
sources after the several New York calls
that the subject of New York patronag ge
would not be acted on until the more i'm
portant public questions before the coming
extra session of Congress were disposed OF.
The Cabinet officers began to assemble
shortly before IL o'clock. Messrs. Bliss and
Gary arrived together, followed by Secre-
tary Sherman, who varied the usual custom
by taking the elevator in the private part
of the house. The meeting began promptly
at IL o'clock. all being present. and lasted
until 12:15, Secretary Bliss and Attorney
General McKenna remaining some time
longer. 1t was stated positively that no
changes in the status of Cuban affairs were
brought to the attention of the meeting and
that the present conditions of that question
were regarded entirely satisfactory.
Most of the time of the meeting. it was
stated. was given to the details Of organ
izing the several executive departments at
Washington.
Mrs Ruiz widow OF DR.. Ruiz who met
his death at Guanabacoa, Cuba, under sus-
picious circumstances, called at the White
House at 2:15 o'clock accompanied by her
children. They waited awhile in the East
Room and were then shown to the private
office of the President, where they remained
for some time. Mrs. Ruiz does not speak
English but an interpreter was present to
communicate her story to the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
WHAT DO THEY FEAR?
Kansas PopuIist Legislators Don't
Want Bribery Charges Investigated.

TOPEKA. Kan. March 12.-Charges of
bribery made against legislators in oonnec-
tIon with the passage OF the stock-yards bill
viii never be pushed. the House to-day vot-
ing TO discharge It's members or the COM
nittee previously appointed to investigate.
Every member or the ways and means
committee was opposed TO any appropria-
tion for that purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
TENTH DIsTRICT POSTMAsTERs.
Appointments Recommended by Rep
resentative Crumpacker.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO Ind. March 12.-Repre-
sentative r. ID. Crumpacker with his wife.
left for Washington this evening 10 attend
the special session of Congress. Just as he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
Victims of n BedhOuse Fire.

BUFFALO, y. Y, March 12-Fire this
afternoon gutted the Chicago Hotel, fif-
teen-cent bedhouse, corner of Washington
and Exchange streets, and causing the loss
of three lives. The killed are Paddy Bren-
nen. a pugilist: Teddy ODonnell, ex-
policeman; William Hanrahan, sailor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-13
For Jackson's Funeral.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA. KY. March 12.-It was
given out to-day that the body of Scott
jackson after the execution March 20 will
probably be turned over to Undertaken Cos
tigan, OF the firm of NJ. j. Costigan q CO.,
of Newport. who viii prepare 1t for ship
ment to Greencastle Ind.