Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1896 — JACKSON IS TO HANG. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JACKSON IS TO HANG.

JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF MURDER. One of the Slayers of Pearl Bryan Convicted of the Atrocious Crime—How tbe River and Harbor Bill Appropriations Are Distributed. Speedy Justice in Kentucky. Scott Jackson was found guilty at Newport, Ky., of the murder of Pearl Bryan and his punishment was fixed at death. The jury entered and was ordered to remain standing. Judge Helm asked if they had agreed, and Foreman Murty Shea announced that they had. The court warned the spectators against any demonstration, no matter what the verdict, and instructed the clerk to read: “We, the jury, find Scott Jackson guilty of the murder of Pearl Bryan, and fix his punishment at death.’’ Immediately there was an uproar. Several persons clapped their hands in approval, despite the judge's warning. Sheriff Plummer rapped for order and the officers fiercely jumped to'their feet to find the offenders, but no attention was paid to them. All eyes were riveted ou Ja’ckson. He gave a sudden start when the words condemning him to death fell on his ears. He turned an ashen color, but thirty seconds later was his old self again. Jackson was seen in his cell shortly after his removal from the court room. There he showed the first signs of weakening. His face was blanched and pinch-J-’Q-ir _

•d and his voice husky. He talked with S lump in his throat. He asserted that he had established a complete alibi and there was not a single reason why he should be convicted. While he talked he could scarcely suppress the tears. It was the first sign of real weakening shown since his arrest. Alonzo Walling, his alleged accomplice, said on hearing the verdict: “Why, he is guilty, and it’s only right that he should hang.” The Bryan family—the father and two sons —were delighted with the verdict. They speak highly of Kentucky and Kentucky justice. They shook hands with

each other on hearing the finding of the jury. The news of the conviction created the most intense excitement in Greencastle, Ind., the home of Miss Bryan. The news spread over the city rapidly, and men, women and children were soon upon the streets discussing it. The public schools were just opening for the afternoon session when the tidings came over the wires, and the pupils could not be restrained, but joined the crowd upon the streets, and were soon followed by their teachers.

SCOTT JACKSON, MURDERER.

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