The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-23
EVEN IS in SECLUSION
BUT RETURNS TO LEXINGTON TO
MEET GOVERNOR BECKHAM.
Important Conference Regarding Az
TherefOr-Special Trial Judge.

LEXINGTON, KY. June 22.-Capt. B. ].
Even. the leading witness In the trial of
Jett and White for the murder of ]. B.
non for a secret destination. This action
was taken on the advice Of friends after
Captain Even had been informed by man
who came from Jackson to-day Of the ex-
istence of plot to assassinate him. All
sorts Of rumors are In circulation concern
ing efforts to interfere with the course of
justice in the Marcum case. Captain Even
not only felt that he was in danger con-
stantly. but that his presence here might
endanger his friends.
The arrival of Governor Beckham and
Inspector Hines here at S:45 o'clock to-
night fulfilled the prediction that an i'm
portant conference affecting Breathitt
county affairs was to take place here to-
night. Judge d. B. Redwine and Common
wealth's Attorney Byrd arrived from
Irvine at $50 o'clock and Thomas Marcum
from Jackson at SOS o'clock. Adjutant
General Murray had come from Frankfort
on a late train and he and Col. Roger Will
liams held long conference at the Pboe-
nix Hotel He claimed that he is on his
way to Jackson to inspect the troops. Red
wine and Byrd on arrival were driven to
the asylum.
Governor Beckham, Inspector Hines, Ad-
Jutant General Murray and Colonel Will
liams repaired to Room So at the Phoenix
Hotel at Oils o'clock. A few minutes later
Redwine and Byrd. accompanied by Capt.
b. j. Even, who was supposed to have left
town, arrived from the asylum and Joined
the conference. Even remained in the
dor tn he Qnll lad ~. 1nI
Redwine and Byrd were expected to be
able to furnish the conference with what
information Even had TO give.
At IL :35 o'clock Governor Beckham sent
through Inspector Hines the following
verbal statement to the waiting newspa-
per men:
LAS a result of the conference tonight
Governor Beckham has decided to call a
special term of the Breathtt Circuit
Court, when a special grand jury will con-
slider the crimes of arson, attempt TO bride
Capt e. j. Even and such other condi-
tons in Breathitt county as may require
investigation.
''will the trials be held in Breathitt
county?" was asked. This has not been
determined. The grand jury will have to
be impaneled in Breathitt county,"
will a special judge be appointed?" was
asked That has not been determined
will more troops be sent at the present
time or later?' 1.-The present force is ex-
pected to suffice and remain for the pres
ent. When the special term is convened
troops he may deem necessary to protect
the court, the grand jury and the witness
es"
The conference adjourned at midnight
after lunch had been served in Cover
nor Beckham's room.
Judge Redwine and Attorney Byrd re-
turned to the asylum by carriage. Adju-
tant General hurry and Colonel Williams
were dismissed about 10 o'clock. Neither
would discuss the conference or admit that
any had been held. Colonel Williams will
return to Jackson. Attorney Thomas Mar
cum was not in conference with the Gov
ernor and Even was not called in.
FRANKFORT. KY, June 22.-Judge Red
wine. of the Breathitt Circuit Court, has
agreed with Governor Beckham that a
special term of that court be held to in
vestisate the charges of arson and brib-
cry made by Captain Even and others
The term will be called for about July 60
In the meantime forty soldiers will be
kept on duty at Jackson. The Governor
insists that a special Judge from outside
the district shall be appointed.