The evening times., 1898-05-06
CAPT. HART TO BE PARDONED.
Pathetic scene in the Once of the
Attorney General.

AttoFuCy
Capt John d. Harris pardon for the
part he took in efforts to release Cuba
from Spain's yoke of tyranny and for
which he has been SO long suffering in
prison. though promised and likely TO
come at any moment, yet fingers, while
every day in the Eastern Penitentiary in
Philadelphia. this American citizen suf-
fers for IN alleged crime that has now
!, developed into an honorable war.
Capt. Hart is worn out. gray haired and
Respondent, not because of the long in
generation that has been his unmerited
fate. but because his sentence would de-
prive him of the privileges OF citizen OF
this great country.
1t Is likely that by tomorrow at least
the prisoner will be free. In fact the pa
pers for his release are already prepared.
There was graphic picture at the Of
flee Of the Attorney General yesterday.
Mrs. Hart. the wife of the pris-
oner. on learning that her hus-
band would soon be free and in
spired by gratitude to Attorney General
Griggs for conveying her appeals to the
President. rushed to a florist and pur-
roses, which she tied with a long silken
ribbon. and then hurried to the office OF
Attorney General Griggs.
In the ante-room of the gorgeous apart
ment she met Pardon Clerk Campbell.
Holding the beautiful roses to her bosom,
while blinded with tears. she asked him
to take the flowers and present them to
Mr.. Griggs on her behalf. ''They are
more eloquent and beautiful than any
words can utter" she said. Give them
to him and say how grateful I am" Mr..
Campbell opened the door and said. HE
is alone. go in yourself
In rushed the happy woman. The At
torney General was alone. Let me-" she
said. then faltered and broke down. Re-
covering her voice she cried. Thank you!
Thank you.''
1t was a scene never to be forgotten by
those who witnessed the woman's joy
for her husbands pardon. The Attorney
General showed great emotion, and spoke
to her such words Of hope that when she
finally left his Office her face was radiant
with joy.
II will soon succeed" she said, as she
left. her face wreathed in smiles. "When
the papers reach the President he cannot
refuse to sign them. Why should Mr..
Hart be kept in Jail because of something
done to the Spaniards with whom we are
at war? I was never happier in my life,
because / feel sure my husband will be
restored TO his home an honorable man.
and then when he is recovered will bid
him go and serve his country and help
the poor Cubans in their dreadful strug-
gle for liberty and life
The international side of the question
seems to be the only reason why Capt.
Hart Is yet In prison. A consultation was
held last night by the President and At
torney General Griggs and by the NOR
rows dawn the pardon will beyond doubt
be speeding to the Eastern Penitentiary
in Philadelphia, and Capt. Hart will be
restored to his pretty home on Fairmount
Avenue.
Mrs. Hart, who has lost thirty-seven
pounds since she began the fight for her
husbands liberty, said yesterday that
Capt. Hart was so broken in health that
only his liberty could save his life. She
hopes. however. before the setting of an
other sun to carry the pardon into the
prison.