Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-20
LARKIN HANGED.

LARKIN HANGED.
The sentence Of death has been ex.
ecu:ed at last, and Pete. Larkin is now
in another world. The execution is the
second tina. has taken place in Storey
county, and OF late great deal of public
interest has been manifested. The con-
demued man rested we'll on Thursday
night and was resigned to his fate. This
hope that he would escape the dreadful
punishment awaiting him seems to have
been abandoned, and he was resolved to
die as a man ought to die. perhaps
you don't believe it, SIR said he to a
reporter while striking his breast. "but
there's as brave a heart here as beats in
man. III die because I must, but I'll
die as man ought to die. Don't you
think that IAi squeal. Them that think
1 do don't know me. God is my judge
and He knows my heart. He is better
than a thousand Boards of Pardon. He
knows that / am innocent and He will
forgive my sins
Early yesterday morning Larkin
awoke from the sleep into which be had
fallen and entered into O conversation
with the companion in his cell. He lis
tened to the reading of religious book
which the Sisters had furnished him and
when breakfast time came refused meat
unit! The appearance of his cierics! ad-
Wiser. Then he partook moderately of
food, and afterwards entered into close
conversation With the priest. All fore
noon he was preparing himself to die,
and as the time approached his courage
apparently increased. He talked with
Father Msnogue about his innocence.
about his approaching death. and about
his prospects in the other world which
ne WAS so soon to enter. The
time hurried along. and shortly before
noon Larkin lief: his cell for the last
time, was placed in a close carriage and
was rapidly driven to the place Of execu-
ton. A crowd had collected around the
door of the Jail, and there Drawing the
storm vainly endeavored to catch sight
of the condemned man. On arriving at
the destination the prisoner alighted
with the crucifix in his hands, and she'd
ding tears he limped to the place of his
execution. At last he stood on the gal
lows. He was now on the threshold OF
another world his very minutes and
seconds were numbered. Everybody ex-
pected a scene here. But bravery and
courage we're everywhere apparent. 1t
was a time for fear, but there was no
fear now; Larkin was resolved to be
firm to the end. About fifty spectators
were on hand. and these were greeted
in the most cheerful manner. it's even
said that smile came over the grief
worn face as the last "good bye" to ono
Of the spectators was said. The death
warrant was read. Very long it was too,
and frightful strain upon the doomed
mans nerves. Then the cruciix was
kissed, and the words were uttered in
clear aud ringing tone, We'll, gentle
men, bid you all good bye. hoping that
We will all meet in q better world"
Then there occurred the kissing of the
priest, other farewells were said, and
turning to the e1ecutioners themselves,
he uttered, Gentlemen. I hope you will
make good job of it," The moose was
placed around his neck; still the man
was firm. The arms and legs were
bound. the black cap WAS put on, and
once more the words went forth. GOOD
bye, to you ell gentlemen" 1t was q
critical time now. The spectators stood
almost speeches. with uncovered heads;
the signal was given. the trap fell.
struggle and Gasp, and Peter Larkin
was in another world. Then the dec
tors examined the pulse. the face as
sumed the original color, the rope was
cut, another lifeless body was lowered
into its coffin. And thus ends the play
in another mans life. Justly it may be
his light went out under o cloud; this
may have been q world of crime and
for him; prosecutions may
have been just, and tears of repentance
MAJ have remained unshed; but if he
vas innocent, If his death was unjust |
and undeserved, then all will be right in
another world, and the more he suffered |
here. tho greater his deserts will be there,
|or truth and righteousness will prevail.
The Superintendent OF the Hale and
Norcross mine reports the water at |
Il feet Below the 1900 level. AT this
point cave in the main incline has
IL - l.