The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-17
fearful Appeal in Alexandria Jail
Yesterday which Would Reach Any
Heart Save Jnckson's.
PRISONERS TALK OF SUICIDE
JACKSON SAYS HE COULD OPEN AN
ARTERY WITH 4 PEN POINT.
caffOld Erected To-day I'm Frankfort
Mothers Make Clothing I'm Which
the Men Will Hang.
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ALEXANDRIA. KY. March 16-Mrs.
waning. believing that her son is innocent.
made her last effort in behalf of her con-
demred son. Alonzo. this morning Bowed
with grief, her hair perfectly white. her
frail figure shaking with emotion. tears
finding pathway through the burrows of
care on her wan cheeks, she stood in the
cell in low conversation with Walling. She
was much agitated and turning toward
Scott Jackson suddenly she called: MIR.
Jackson
The murderer stepped forward and said:
Mrs. wallng. what can do for you?'
Il wish''-the words came with difficulty
II wish to-make-an-appeal- -you-on
--behalf-of my boy"
jackson stood silent. His pale face be-
trayed sign of emotion
My son is innocent. The law has con-
demned him to be taken from me. You
know he is innocent. You alone save
him. You would not break my heart by
refusing to utter the word that can keep
Lonny alive. Think of your own poor moth
er. Would you have her sue in vain
entreaty to my boy for your life?"
You know" she pleaded, as Jackson still
stood silent. you know that if you were
falsely accused and my Lonny by word
| could Clear you, | should give my poor life
before he should be the cause of bereaving
your aged, despairing mother" She fell. to
sobbing, still Jackson stood silent. Sud
denly Mrs. Wailing nerved herself and
made last agonizing appeal.
Scott Jackson she exclaimed, III you
! can save my boy in the name of heaven
| call on you to do it,
| Again the mother WAS overcome. and she
| sank. shaking with bitter sobs. For few
| moments Jackson toward whom all eyes
were turned, was quiet. Then he said. in
the gentle under voice with which he con-
| quered poor Pearl Bryan: Mrs. Walling.
| am sorry for you, believe me. i shall
do what L L don't know what to do.
| L have told all 1 know.
This ended a scene in the atrocious crime
| than which none more pathetic unless,
| perhaps, when both the murderers sternly
| refused Mrs Mabel Stanley's entreaty:
| Tell me, where is my poor sisters head?''
Mrs. Walling, as soon as she had recOv
cred sufficient composure. left the Jail
Walling is in a terrible state of mind over
| Jackson SullennesS and refusal TO con-
fess So bitterly does he feel it that he
could DO violence to Jackson. He has even
intimated that he could choke Jackson and
save Plummer the Job.
Rev. Lee called on the men at noon to-
day. After he left he stated that both
prisoners had given up all hope. They are
told The minister that they were prepared
TO die. He read to them the fourteenth
chapter OF Luke. and with the prisoners
sang. Nearer, My God. to Thee and Re
deemed.
DO you believe that Jackson will tell
anything more concerning the case?" was
Il do not" was the reply. The reverend
| gentleman was asked IL ne would attend
them on the scanold. 49,,
That | do not know, he answered.
| They have not spoken TO me on the sub
| ject lately. If l am asked L will comply
| with their request. .fe
Father Gadker called at the Jail last
evening and asked that his crucifx, prayer
| books and other religious articles which he
| he had reason to believe that they were
only acting the hypocrite in regard To re-
| ligious matters. 1t is a well-known fact
! that the two prisoners have no use for any
minister who talks plainly to them concern
ing their future. This is made evident from
| the fact that Revs. Gardner and Stout and
better make preparations for their souls
welfare. but they were too plain and lost
favor in their eyes. and thereafter were not
so welcome. Rev. Lee, however. seems to
please them and will be with them until
| the last.
waIling appears less concerned than
| Jackson. jackson realizes fully that the
| end is near, and since Sunday has given
way TO crying spells. A solemn. sober talk
the the general opinion that he is weakening.
| Several visitors who called on him MCn-
day said that he had aged rapidly ap since nee
Jackson and said: See here. Scott. your
! time is short. and if you intend to clear
Walling you had better do it now, before
| il is too late.
| Jackson's reply was: II have nothing 20
| say.
Walling is becoming more anxious than
! ever regarding the attitude OF Jackson. He
| told "A friend to ask Jackson to tell ALL but
| to this one. also. Jacksons only reply was:
| II cannot do it.
Suicide is now the subject most discussed
| around the Jail since all chance or hope for
| life has been snatched from jackson and
| Walling. This morning Guards Cottingham
and TruesdeI: assisted by Jailer,, Wagner
| and Deputy Sarres, gave their cell thor
| ough oVerhauling to discover, II possible.
| any hidden poison or implement by which
| they could put an end TO their lives The
| beds were taken apart. the furniture was
examined and every nook Snd Granny in
the old-time cellroom was searched;
Jackson and Walling stood idly
| by while the search was going on,
| Guard Cottingham was warned about
| Jackson especially i'm regard to a suicide:
| az he had once remarked now easy IL would
| be to put an end to ones life with a simple
| pen point. His plan to conceal the
| pen and after he had retired TO cover him
| self up and open q vein I'm his wrist and
| death watch. Cottingham. to make sure.
has been in the habit OF pulling down the
| covers Jackson to prevent his carrying
| this plan into execution.
| The rules have again been changed and
now the prisoners will be allowed TO see
five visitors a day: All OF these however
| the evening. as after dark none will be
admitted The guards Were also notified
that until after, the execution day they
| must not take a drink or intoxicating liquor
either while on or of watch.
20 ATTEND THE HANGING.