Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Situation i'm Jaokson


Jackson, KY, May 29.-Captain B.
J. Even, star witness in the Marcum
investigation, shook the dust of Jackson
from his feet yesterday, both hurriedly
and unceremoniously. 1t was intended
to keep Captain Ewen's departure a
secret, but when the guard was with
drawn Thursday from his home the Sc
cret leaked out. He had an engine and
baggage car backed up to his home,
which is in South Jackson, and boarded
the baggage car in which he rode some
distance beyond Jackson, hid in behind
some Trunks. Captain Even, it Is re-
ported, has been warned that he was
marked and that Notwithstanding his
home was being guarded, he would be
killed. He was a deputy sheriff up 10
the time Of the assassination of Marcum,
with whom he was in conversation when
the murderous bullets were fired but
since that time his name has been taken
from the roll. He owns hotel and has
large interests in Jackson. He has been
regarded as a man who in not afraid.
He has gone to Berea where he has rela-
tives, and has become an exile from
home.
Jackson, KY, May 29.-There was an
omihous quiet here last night as compared
with the events of Wednesday night.
About s O'Clock heavy rain be-
gan falling. The streets are I'M
lighted and the darkness was in
tense. There was some apprehen-
sion Of a repetition of the troubles of the
previous night and the guards have been
doubled. The Hotchkiss gun lay in
readiness at the camp in front Of the
officers tent and squad of men was on
hand, ready to manit. The Calling gun
was in its customary place at the court
house, with a double guard about it.
The Jail guard was doubled. Not a
man was astir after dark, except with a
number of companions, and the cry Of
the sentinels and the corporals guard
went echoing through the little village.
There was some shooting down the
river and the boys feared there was go
ing to be more "dynamiting fish, as
the natives call it, but the night passed
without mishap.
1t is persistently rumored that the
mountaineers are gathering and will
make a determined effort to capture the
Jackson Jail and release Jet and White.
1t is certain that the number of men in
the city has largely increased within the
past twenty-four hours, and the indica-
tons are that they have come with some
definite purpose in view. Many of them
are not allied with either side to the
feud, but a large portion are Hargis
feudists. Colonel Williams believes that
the situation is critical one and has
taken every possible precautiOn to ensure
the safely of the prisoners. During last
night the small mountain passes leading
into the town were guarded and no one
was permitted TO pass in, although those
who desired to do so were allowed to 60
out. It is known, however, that these
precautions did not have the desired
effect, as this morninga number of rough
looking strangers were seen in the city who
had arrived during the night. The
Calling and Hotchkis guns are planted
in the most advantageous positions, and
it is not thought the Jail can be captured
by direct assault by any number of men
that would gather. If such an assault
were to be made, the loss of life attend
ing the attacking party would be fearful,
and it is known that the mountaineers
realize this. The temper of the people
toward the troops has changed since the
town was virtually placed under martial
law, and hostile disposition is now
manifested by many.
Judge Redwine convened court this
morning with Curt Jet, Tom White
and all the attorneys for the defense
present. Jet and White were brought
in by the soldiers and turned over to
acting sheriff Little Jugde Redwine
announced that the trial Of Jet and
White will be called ON Monday morn
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