Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-10-20

Boise, on the 16th," said the Gov
ernor.
Sheriff Gray had seen nothing Of it
GOVERNOR NEIL CHAGRlNEp At ITS
This afternoon Governor Neil call
ed at the TINES office, in company
with Major f. P. Cavanah, and in the
course of conversation said that he
had been informed that it had been
publicly stated that he had come over
himself in order to cause sensation.
If he could be guilty of any such
thing, he would deserve the reproba-
ton Of every right-thinking person.
The facts were that he took the re-
prieve to the postoflice, and handed it
to the clerk, apprized him Of the con-
tents Of the envelop, and cautioned
him to take good care of it. The
clerk said. tbwt he would see it II
the mail bSs: The following day
Governor Neil left for Wood River,
as he had determined to do a week
previously.
Referring to his action Governor
Neil said that he reprieved Ridgway
the second time because he had seen
something in the evidence that war
ranted further examination which he
had not had time to make. Bv the
24th Of next month he will have ex-
ahmed the evidence, and will act ac-
corcing to his honest convictions. ir-
respective of the popular desire, what
ever it might be.
HOW RIDGwAY RECEIVED THE NEWS.
While the Governor was speaking
to Sheriff Gray, Mr.. Harris hurried to
the jail, where he met Ridgway in the
main corridor, somewhat pale but grit
ty as ever.
''Well, Ridgway, you are saved."
exclaimed the lawyer.
''ls it all right?" asked the con-
demned man.
eyes, the Governor said that he
sent the respite three days ago. He
IS just outside. You are again re-
prieved until the oath of November.
How do you like it?"
SWELL" replied the prisoner in no
way elated; 81 hardly expected it, as
it was getting so late. But l was
ready to meet my God, as l have com
mltted no crime for which l should
dread to meet him."
The prisoner then continued talking
to those around, who crowded up to
congratulate him. His face was
wreathed in smiles. but he did not
otherwise seem particularly jubilant.
THE PRISONER GRITTY TO THE LAST.
Last night, Ridgway had about lost
all hope. Up to that time he had an
unwavering hope that a communication
would be granted, and this had sus-
tanned him, but, when night fell and
no tidings were received from the
Governor, he nearly broke down, dis
eouraged. His strength never failed
him, however, and he remained firm
and gritty to the last He slept from
II O'Clock until ) this morning. AT
half-past O'Clock this morning bar
Der called to shave him, after which
ne took a thorough head and neck
oath and ordered his breakfast.
A TINES reporter called on him
md asked him if he did not wish to
make statement for publication.
The TINES, at the request OF his
friends, had refrained from publish
ng anything concerning him except
brief mention from time to time, but
t was perhaps best that the public
should now be informed of his career.
Ridgway conceded with the report
,r,s views, and asked him to call after
, o'clock.
THE CONDEMNED MANS DYING
DECLARATION.
\ quarter past nine the reporter
again called, and Ridgway, in a clear
ioice and with scarcely any hesitation, /
made statement which was written ,