The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-18
FROM NEW YORK.
| BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Exclusively to The Euening Telegraph.
Particulars of the Execution of the MUIR
derer RulIoR.
BINGHAMToN, May 1S.-At precisely 113S
this forenoon, Edward H. Rulloff was hanged
in the yard of the Binghamton Jail, for the muir
der of Frederick A. Merrick, on the 18th of
August, 1870. He died with the same firmuess
he has exhibited from the hour of his arrest.
His Last Night
was somewhat restless, and he slept but little.
At this morning he was removed to q room on
the second floor of the Jail, so that he might
not see the final preparations. This room had
window opening upon a hill outside, on which
hundreds of people were gathered at an early
hour, and he frequently during the morning ex-
hibited himself at this window, and was seen by
the multitude, but was in no way discouraged
by the publicity. Many incidents which hap
pened during the five hours he was there showed
him to be as good as his word, and that he
would
Die as He Had Lived,
without whining.
At 1920 he was requested to present himself
to be dressed for the final scene, but he did it
himself, declining all assistance. Meantime
those holding permits to enter the yard-about
two hundred-were admitted, and placed in
order.
At II 20
The Condemned Entered the Yard,
attended by Sheriff Martin, Sheriff Root, of
Tomphins, and Deputy Sheriff Brown. The
prisoner
Walked without Support
under the moose, which, having been arranged,
Sheriff Martin read the death-warrant which
occupied some minutes. He then asked Rulloff,
"Have you anything to say why the sentence of
the law should not now be carried into effect?"
The prisoner answered in natural voice.
lot nyth he
desired any further delay, and received mega
tive reply by shake of the head of the con-
demned. All this time the prisoner was stand
ing unsupported, and gave
No Sign of Emotion
except gentle swaying of the body. At II '35
the signal was given and he was
Pulled Up with a Tremendous Force,
but the neck was not broken. The instant the
body settled down upon the rope, the spectators
were horrifed by seeing his
Right Hand Naturally Raised and Thrust
into the Pocket OF the Pontaloons.
There was no other movement except slight
muscular contraction; and after hanging fifteen
minutes, the heart ceased to beat. Death was
caused by stranguation. The body will be
buried by the Sheriff beside that of the burglars
Jarvis and Dexter, in the Potters field.
The Erie Ring.
NEW YORK, May 1s.-Nothing can be ascer-
there is general suspicion on the street The Erie
Ring, thinking they will have to return their
1000 shares to the English holders, are now
trying to purchase them as they have been
quietly thrown on the market The natural
consequence of an increased demand is rise In
the price of that stock.
The Notorious DIR. Evans Convicted of
Manslaughter.
In General Sessions in the court this morning
the jury in the case of the notorious Dr. Lookup
Evans rendered verdict of assault on Ann
o Neill and attempted fmanslaughter in the
second degree. District Attorney Sullivan called
for the full penalty on Evans, as a man who for
Years had led a life of infamous crimnalty.
| Judge Bedford expressed astonishment at twelve
men, supposed to be intelligent, remaining out
| all night after such clear evidence.
From eight years experience in that Court
| he believed Evans the most consummate villain
ever convicted there. He hoped all professional
| abortionists would take heed; that neither their
| ill-gotten gains alleged great influence would
| avail them in that court. His Honor then sen
| fenced Evans to three years and six months in
| the State Prison with hard labor, the full
| penalty.
The Foster Murder Trial.
| p Another juror was obtained this morning in
the Foster murder trial, making the tenth