The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1870-03-17

Altoona to whom he was engaged to be
married, but up to this moment she has not
put in an appearance.
DISoRDERLY MOB.
About / l O'Clock the crowd became i'm
mense. and climbed up the prison walls
The sheriff ordered them down frequently
but they not obeying. he at length put
pistol in his pocket. and ascending the scaf-
fold steps, addressed them again, telling
them they must set down, if they did not
he would shoot. About this time number
of women were admitted to the prison, and
examined the gallows. None except the
ministers, Rev. James G. Clark. of Metho-
dist Church., Rev. r f. Wilson. same de-
nomination. Rev. S. D. Stneckel, German
Reformed, and Rev NJ E. Earhart, Luthe-
ran. were admitted.
Last evening the girl from Altoona to
whom Bodenberg was engaged to be married
visited the prison. and on her appearing at
the cel-grating. Bolner hobbled to the door,
aud for the first time since his incarceration
has manifested feelings Of humanity. He
fpndled with her and spoke in endearug
terms. She treated him affectionately and
desired him to acknowledge if it were so that
Bodenberg did not participate in the muir
der. Bohner replied ale was with me,
and will have to hang with rDe' On her
containing some money and unimportant
papers. She returned by the evening train.
The prisoners were up very early this
morning. Bohner slept portion Of the
night, but Bo6enberg slept none. Bonner
was shaved, and, at his request, was given
cigar. He then picked up book, and sat
on the bed smoking and reading. until he
waa taken from his cell. Except at the few
Intervals when addressed by the clergymen.
he manifested the same stolid indifference as
before, which Is species of bravado never
before seen by the oldest correspondent here.
BOdenburg's manner was entirely different.
He stood at the grating weeping until the
arrival Of the clergyman, with whom he per
formed the last sad devotional exercises.-
Several ladies were admitted early in the
morning, and. together with the deputy
sheriff. viewed the scaffDld. They remained
within the Jail during the day. but whether
they witnessed the last scene is not known.
Bonner wrote jumbled statement, from
which the following extracts are made;
Beloved in the Lord-It is a matter Of
labor TO collect my thoughts and say unto
you farewell. / pray ali whom | have Of
Tended not to treasure anv anger against me,
but to pardon me. since | am about to re-
cali all before depart from this life, with
the Consciousness that | am at peace with
God. l therefore take this cup of bitterness
with comfort. | place myself Immediately
before the judgmeut-seat of God. as | ap-
proach the shores Of eternity, since / con
stantlv pray and commune with HIM silent
ly. This causes me comfort and happiness
here and hereafter. | speak in this manner
to God and not to nan. | feel myself Of
tended In this when men attempt 10 teach
me. Whether | am guilty or not guilty !
am hot able to Judge, therefore | leave il to
the hands of God. He is the righteous
Judge. His powerful word | will soon hear
and submit myself te his righteous punish
ment Beloved friends, that l may so call
you causes me a peculiar pleasure, cannot
by word Of mouth ;ell you YOU may there
tore receive 1t from my pen. for the pain
which suffer prevents me from telling you.
for take nothing out Of this world but the
empty prayers whercor I make known nv
tears aud complaints. Think of me here as
| think OF you in yonder happy world |
have no fears for the grave; | rather long
for 1t, Lecause | shall there find rest from
pains and trouble. | came TO Altoona and
male the acquaintance of B idenberg. and
soon after visited Peightal's house. After
wards B)denberc said Peightal had mcnev
and we ought to get it. then had a BIG
knife made. ackuow lodged t. having been
concerned in shooting the old man, hut the
old woman attacked me with a shovel. |
pushed the old woman away, and she fell
on :he floor. l then hit her with the shovel.
| deny that am an iufdel, and blame the
whole affair on Budenberg | acknowledge
that we only got two hundred and fifty dol
lars in all it was in gold and silver. After
the murder | desired to go away. Boden-
berg insisted we should stay and fire the
house. We did so, and then we quarrelled
and were going to shoot each other. But
after time put away our pistols and started
away. | hope God will have mercy on nv
soul
At y o'clock Deputy Sheriff Fouse and
his assistants proceeded to the cell of the
prisoners and bound them In the mean
time Sheriff Neeley assembled the scaff. lid and
asked that order be maintained by tie as
sembled throng.
The prisoners made no resistance. but
submitted quietly. and were marched down
from their cells at l24 O'Clock FIRST came
Bohner with Sheriff Neeley, followed by
ministers. next came Bodenberg with the
other ministers
The prisoners walked out boldly. They
were dressed in common citizens Dress
Following were the members of the press
and the doctors
The prisoners ascended the scaffod with
tlrm tread. After taking position beneath
the halters, prayer was offered by the Rev.
Mr. Sykes.
During this prayer one OF the platforms
tiled with people went down with crash
aud created much confusion, but the prison
ers were unmoved
After the prayer Bodenberg read the state
ment published above, when Bohner turned
to him and denied its truth.
After few exchanges of words between
the men, Rev. James c. Clarke delivered n
most eloquent prayer in Ecglish, to which
the prisoners listened attentvely.
AT the conclusion of the prayer. ropes
were put around the mems necks, and the
ministers and officers bid them good-by.
B"denberg, in a clear. loud voice. then
committing his soul to God, and the black
caps were drawn over their heads. There