New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-01
DYNAM|TERS, GLEEFUl,
SPEED TO LEAVENWORTA
Part from Wives GIoomily, but
Their Spirits Rise When Spe-
cial Train Is Under Way
RYAN ALONE is D0WNCASI
Judge Seaman, of U. 8. Circuit
Court of Appeals, to Hear Plea
for Prisoners-Says They
Nav Be Released on Bonds.


for Prisoners-Says They
MAY Be Released on Bonds.
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 3l.-With the depart
ure this afternoon of the special train
hearing the thirty-three convicted dyna-
mite conspirators to the federal prison
at Leavenworth. Kan. the scenes of ac-
tivity in the famous case shifted. Inc
next move here will come on Thursday
morning. when Judge Albert q. Ander-
son, of the United States District court
will rule on the motions OF the defence
for a writ Of supersedeas and OF error
Judge Seaman, of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals of Chicago VIII
be here on Thursday, and he has an
nounced that he will consider the matter
of an appeal for wrts to prevent the de-
tention in Leavenworth prison OF the
thirty-three men, who were gwen SEN
fences ranging from one year ana one
day to seven years by Judge Anderson
here yesterday.
Judge Seaman, in declining to take
immediate action in the cases, in chicago
to-day. made ii plain that although the
defendants have been taken to Fort LeaN-
enworth they may be released later on
bonds.
The betition for writ of error filed
with Judge Anderson to-day contained
more than one hundred typewriter pages
and several times as the judge reao II he
would remark to Judge Chester H. Cruih'
of ST Louis. spokesman for the defence
Judge, you'll have TO get better Cd
lection than that
THAT is for the higher court 10 say
replied Mr.. Krum.
But that is my Judgment responded
Judge Anderson.
The United States Attorney. Charles w.
Miller. in asking that the court delay ac-
ton. declared much of the petition was
Junk" and that he wished to have Tune
to go over ii carefully and eliminate such
parts as he said did not correspond to the
records
Wives to Shun Indianapolis.
The wives and relatives, after waving
the prisoners goodby as they marched 10
the special train at 1910 this afternoon
returned TO their hotels and rooninS
houses preparatory to packing their
things for the lonely homeward journey
MANY of the women said that they had no
desire to remain longer in the city where
their loved ones had been taken from
them.
/ l.. McClory. Of Cleveland, acting
secretary-treasurer of the international
Association of Bridge and structural
Iron Workers, of which thrty-tWo OF
the prisoners are officers or former
officers. and ED" Lewis, OF San Fran
cisco executive board members, the
only two officials Of the union out or
custody. stated this afternoon that efforts
would be made to take care Of the wives
and families of the prisoners. McClory
added that official action to supply aid
would be taken at the next convention OF
the organization. Neither would make
any reply when asked when and where
the convention would be held. Both Nc
Glory and Lewis tried to shake hands
with Frank NJ. Ryan, president OF the
union. as the train pulled out. but were
prevented by the guards.
Unless the United States Marshal, Ed
ward H. Schmidt. who is in charge of the
prisoners. changes his mind while the
train which has come TO be known as the
dynamters' special" is on its way no word
oe the happenings In the two coaches VIII
be known until Leavenworth is reached.
Marshal Schmidt gave out word that the
doors would be locked all the time and
that the correspondents aboard would have
no opportunity 10 file news dispatches with
telegraph companies.
When the prisoners AT . O'Clock. were
marched from the county jail TO the train.
which was waiting on a siding near by,
the smiles had faded from practically all
their faces. Even big Ed Smythe, Of
Peoria. H.. called "the wag of the bunch. -
who always had a smile for any friendly
greeting. barely noticed his friends on the
short march
Many women. including wives OF the
convicted ironworkers. tried TO cheer the
men as they walked 10 the train but few
% the prisoners had the courage TO return
the greeting. The spirits of the men rose
after the journey was begun and they
laughed and talked among themselves.
"No Picnic Party" Says Marshal.
Just before the start for the train was
made Marshal Schmidt called his fifty
deputies together and outlined TO them the
.code of rules which would govern the
conduct Of the officers on the trip. He
said:
This is no picnic parity 1t is my duty
10 deliver these prisoners at Fort l.eaven-
worth prison. and | intend TO do so. | do
not expect trouble. as the men did not
get as severe sentences as some thought
they would. We can't take any chances,
however.
No man must do thing that will re-
feet on this movement, that will detract
from the grandeur the government has
shown in melting out justice. do not
believe any man among you would show
the yellow feather should action be de-
handed.
No nippers are to be used. | want 10
treat these prisoners like men. as their
conduct has been the best Take the man
by the coat sleeve and keep hold of his
arm.
Marshal Schmidt said that the prisoners
would not be handcuffed tonight unless
occasion demanded.
Sixteen of the prisoners with theii
guards occupied the first coach and sew
enteen and their keepers were marched
into the rear coach. The prisoners. two
in n seat. rode backward. and drectl.
opposite them rode two guards for each
two prisoners In the baggage coach
which made the third car in the train
the material for the luncheons for th'
prisoners and the officers was stored.
AT Terre Haute. which was reached a
24a this afternoon, a change of coaches
l,1s,, ftah Of