The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-04-08
REYNOLDSS LAST HOURS.
THE LAST vIsIT FROM MS BROTHER
AND SIsTER-IN-LAW


shrues his Shoulders NJ the In-trumt mt
Of Dcnth-His Great Anxiety to sec Coun-
sciIor Howe before bcihu Executed-Re-
suit Of n Five Weeks spree.
Early yesterday morning. almost before the
prison onicinls had reached their customary post,
Joseph Breen, tho brother Of Jack Reynolds. who
bad been telegraphed to- arrived In this city with his
vie. from Springfield. Mass and. In company with
be Hon. William II. Howe, repaired 10 the Tombs TO
speak some
LAST raw WORDS OF coxYoRr
To the doomed man. Deputy Warden Mark Finley
ssco'ted them to the department occupied by Miss
ora Foster, the matron OF tho Tomb- and Deputy
eherins WIN Hickey and Reilly convened REYNOLDS
nom the male prison to the mntIon's Office. On tile
way through tie prison yard REYNOLDS was com
PEELED to
WALK UNDER THE o,LLows.
and on beholdinc tie massive structure which had
been erected without his knowledge. ~ the carpen.
ters' no-e was purposely deadened, he hoaved a
"ou. MT! WARS ruArS'
Before waiting 'or reply. he turncl his head from
tie gloom, Cooking Instrument OF death and tjacu
turning to his brother he shoos both his hands and
booked into his face most pitenusy without altering
broIe the silence BY sayng to is counsel:
We'd Nr. Howe. you've kept your word. I'm
90 plsd you've come in and brought my brother
with you"
GOOD ADVICE
Mr. HowE-Don't think OF me, Jack your brother
sets, mn will give You some sound advice. Listen
arsntiyely TO him, and above all remember what
tdd YOU yesterdey-heed the instructions OF the
200 sisters md the prics's.
RErsoLDe (bri 'htening upl-Ob, Mr.. Howe. I'm
al riglt now I'm listenin' to the sisters. They're
RErSoLDs's RRorHER-Thats risht brother Look
TO tnem tor comfort and prep your soul 'Or the
other world. PRAY u your God.
REYsoLDs-I will.
Mr.. HowE--Are you fully prepared 10 meet your
God J0ckr Do you feel ready to die
REYNOLDS Howe.
ttea ns observed to drop from lis eye. There
seemed to be that spark Of feeling jus, then within
Al any time during his incarceration. His brother
said to him. Why do you weep," and he replied.
"oH MT oop WHAT SINNER I'vI BEEN"
Mr.. HowH-You must not rail at yourself Jack. II
yo've made peace with God you will be forgiven.
Your spiritual advisers tell you So and believe what
RErSoLDs (in1iously)-I amt got much longer to
1--we, have l, Mr.. Hover
PREPARE TO MEET YOUR x,kra
Mr.. HovE-No, :Jack; tomorrow you must be
RKISoLp- TO hi. br ther>-YouT come to see me
again before die won't yout
RErsoLDs's BRorHER-ll try to: Ewant to
be Ss'ers and Father Daily before 90 asay
ksrNoLDs docking suprlcatirFly at Mr. Howe)-
Mr sowr~i viii come in NJ 10 oSS see YOU .r,n. su,
oans all thoughts OF the outside world and listen to
pare You to mee the AmShty esn soo wo saR 5s
Or with you, poor Jack.
THE NpxyAuoApLx COUNSEL,
Mr.. Howe. who wns visibly affected with this
scene, quickly departed. and Reynolds was recon.
dncted to his CELL but he was not long located in
place He eeeame very restless, and at about
the Tombs and superintended the details giving in.
Cructions TO grant the condemned mans every rea-
.opable desire The Under Sheriff also provided Rey.
NEW SUIT or BLACK CLOTHES,
and made arrangements with his brother, with
oner after execution according To the ritual Of the
Csholic Church.
AZ the ur -ent request of REYNOLDS yesterday
evening. shortly atsr o'clock,
Mr.. HOWE WAS AGAIN sESr FOR.
and In the presence OF our reporter, Mr. Howe paid
ihs N, miseInhie man snSther visit in company With
H. Fellows Warden Finley brought Reynolds out
Of his cell, and he immediately walked toward the
on. Here he beckoned to Mr. Howe, and when that
gentleman approached him the following conversa-
Mr.. HowE-wel Jack how do y1u feel now,
THAT IDIorIc LAroH.
EErNoLDs 0aushng in very silly way)-rm all
Mr.. HowE-what makes you continue to laugh IN
that manner Jack, You've got to act differently
and prepare TO meet your God
DoS'r THINK I'LL DIg.
REYSoLD7 t-'ill smilingl-Well feel 80 strange
sometime Obs face beamin.); ouce IN while l
don't think I'm goin to die.
MI. HowE-Oh, Jack, 1t would be cruel TO deceive
you. There Is not the slightest hone that your lite
will be saved. For Gods sake don't think anything
you must be Re- ,dy toleaye this world
Assistant District Attorney FTIIows-oh yes
Reynolds do not let yourself be buoyei u by any
thoughts that you win not be executed MI. Hone
has done Tor You everything tnat n human being
could lie carried your case to another court, ind
argued II very ably and astutey. lie 81 all in his
power to get the Governor 10 grant n respite. |
know that he has served you faithfully, and has
meyer lor moment relaxed III: labors.
REYsoLDs-i know that, He's been my only
friend lhen there's nothir' to be done Tor me
ttarting up). I've got sometimes such
AN AWFUL FEELING HERE
(pointing to lis lett breasO. 1 can't Cxplnln H.
Mr. HowE-It's the beating Of your heart Jack
Place no Dependence in these earthly signs bot be
eonnorted by your spiritual advisers. They viii
prepare you 10 meet Him who alone pardon you.
FIVE WEEKS SPREE.
Mr.. FELLows-You were drunk before you killed
TOWNSEND were you not Jackf
kErSoLps-Id been dripkn' for about Ave weeks
an sleepin' out nights. wish all the liquor was
Nj Howr-Now tell N. truly, Jack. a. you e1.
Pee. to be forgiven. Do you remember Killing
Townsendt
RErsoLDs-i suppose ! reconec' suthln' OF It.
suppose killed BIN.
die' Can attend TO anything or send D message
W your parents In IrelAndf
RErSoLDs Cisiberating)-No, I guess not. My
pr0lher Il write 10 them. I've got all 1 can want
here (pointlng TO his CELL,
Mr. FElLows-You know that you must die to.
REYNOLDS Cilh dropping hesdl-I suppose
M FEILows-Don't neglect to devote all your
TINE u tod Mr.. Howe can do no more for you.
CONF TO SEE ME AGAIN, Mn. Howsi
MrNoLpS (countenanee beamingl-Mr Howe,
'OS ,e ION, ION to % see me % before go or-oh do
,,Hi: M SoLp,-l.olse come Earnestly. I'm 80
Mr.. llowE-Well. II you insist upon 1t, will visit
kErNorDs elgcrly)-sure.
n@t ho"k az | say 80 you may depend upon H.
'God night lack
kEYSolDs-';ood night
,.At M gg'lure from Counsellor Howe, the Warden