Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1896 — JACKSON IS TO RANG. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JACKSON IS TO RANG.

JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF MURDER. One of this Slayer* of Pearl Bryan Convicted of the AtrOciou* Crime—'How the 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 /loath. The jury entered and was ordered to remain standing. Judge Helm asked if they had agreed, and Foreman Marty 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 puu : ishment at death.” Immediately there was an uproar. Several persons clapped rtieir 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 theln. All eyes were riveted on Jackson. 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 cejj shortly after his removal from the ’Stburt room. There he showed the first signs of weakening. His face was blanched and pinch-

ed and his voice husky. He talked with a Ininp 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'ouTiearingThe ver-~ diet: “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 Ken 7 ' tucky 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 1 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. eaiilfLnol be restrained, but joined the crowd upon the streets,- and were soon followed by their teachers.

SCOTT JACKSON, MURDERER.

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