The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-22

thanks 10 SnernH thompson Tor the treatment
which he has received at the hands of that
gentleman and hiso deputies. On Monday
the Rev. Mr. Kuppernagle was with him the
better part of the day, and he then desired the
execution to take place as early as possible.
Yesterday he devoted to writing to his relatives
and friends, and on all the envelopes he
directed he made good sketch representing the
Bible q skull a cross, and a chain of beads. In
the morning he complained of feeling poorly,
and, in company with Sheriff Thompson, took a
stroll around the corridors. In the afternoon
the Rev. Mr.. Kuppernagle again visited him and
remained with him until late in the night.
The Prisoner This nIorning-His Last Night
Alive,
This morning the streets and approaches to
the Jail were thronged, but a terrific rain storm
set in, and has scattered the crowd. The eXecu-
tion will not take place, in consequence, until
1'30. Titus spent the night, from the tDe his
spiritual adviser left him, in writing and pray
ing. The Sherif's deputies were with him all
night, he not sleeping one wink.
About midnight he commenced praying, and
remained for enc hour and n half on his knees.
At o'clock this morning the Rev. Kuppernagle
reioined him, and will remain with him until the
execution. The prisoner has been decidedly
lively for one in his position, and expresses, with
great glee that God has forgiven him. The
scafod is erected in the western yard, ,and is out
of sight of anybody, except from the spire of a
church in the rear of the prison; but no one will
be allowed thereon.
The gallows is built after the Philadelphia
pattern for two persons, but the action of Gov.
ernor Geary has prevented Titus from having as
his companion DR.. Schoeppe.
Titus and schoeppe Fraternize.
Tha t,un pnOdnmnpd una had cnU
some time since, but reconciliation took place
this morning, through one of the keepers.
the Prisoners Farewell to His wife.
Titus wife spent some time with him, and on
being notified that the time had arrived for the
hanging, left him. Their parting was attended
with the usual scenes.
He Is Prepared for the GaIlows.
Titus was then pinioned and prepared for the
galows. procession was formed, consisting
of the Sheriff, his deputies, the prisoner and
clergymen, jury and reporters. The line moved
out at the rear door and waded through the
snow and slush and under pouring rain to the
scaffold. The religious services were concluded
and the clergyman bade him goodbye.
Ellis Last Dying Speech.
Titus then advanced to the front and made a
speech, in which he said-"NIy friends, desire
to say few words to you before die. have
always confessed JOal L committed IuC
but assert, as l have always done, that 1 was
not instigated from desire of robbery. My
bad and passionate temper impelled me to COM
nit the crime My sentence was just one, and
willingly accept the punishment. / wish to
say in a few words that feel very thankful to
the District Attorney, c. f. Maglaughlin, Esq,
to Sheriff Thompson, his son Frank, and Deputy
A. r. Bowman, to DR.. j. j. Zitzer to Mrs. E. d.
tO Mr. Filler tn nv attp IN
Rev. c. A. Kuppernagle and Rev. e. s. Field, my
spiritual advisers.
II expect to meet all Christian friends and
church members in heaven, where we will part
no more. 1 am very thankful to all American
citizens of this country for their kindness. |
die happy, for / know that God will mercifully
look down upon me in my sorrow, and that
Jesus Christ will receive me as He did the re-
pentant thief into paradise There there will be
no more trouble and sorrow. May you all take
warning from my fate and strive to control your
temper, for my bad, eXcitable temper has brought
me where l now stand. l bid you all a hearty
farewell. May God bless you, and may the Lord
Jesus Christ receive my soul Amen"
The Last of Earth.
The Sheriff then adjusted the moose on his
neck, and placed white cap over his head. The
prisoner babe everybody goodbye, and the
Sheriff having reached the ground pulled the
rope, and the body was dangling in the air.
After the usual lapse of time the body was cut
down and placed in a coffin. 1t will be kept in
prison over night, and handed TO the Catholic
authorities tomorrow for burial
A large number of letters written by Titus, in
all of which he makes confession, have been
mailed by Sheriff Thompson. Among the visitors
to Titus this morning were the District Attor-
ney, his counsel, and several Protestant clergy
men of Carlisle