Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-04
ARIZONA.
Three Indians Executed.

Fort GRANT, March 3i.-Dead Shot.
Dandy Jim and Skippy, the Indian scouts,
were hanged here to-day in the presence of
about 200 persons, mostly soldiers, fer the
murder of Captain Hentig, of the Sixth
Cavalry, and his men, at Cibicu creek last
August, the incidents of which are still
fresh in the memory OF all. They were tried
November, aud sentenced to be hanged.
which was approved by the President, who
designated March 81 as the day for the
sentence to go into effect. Upon
receipt of the sentence and the Presi-
dents action thereon, every precaution
was taken to prevent an escape. Each pris-
oner was confined in a separate cell, securely
locked, and when necessary to allow them
out of their cells. were carefully guarded,
and only one allowed out at time. Not
withstanding the vigilance and precaution
exercised, Dandy Jim succeeded in sep.
arating his shackles some three weeks ago,
and made desperate attempt to escape. but
was fired on by the guard, after running
about 800 yards. He was wounded in the
left arm, from the effects of which he
was suffering when he appeared on the
gallows. They ate sparipgly of the breakfast
placed before them this morning, and did not
once look in the direction of the eallows.
After breakfast Dandy Jim asked how many
hours he had to live, and when told, it caused
marked effect on his appearance. Imme-
diately afterward they ere handcuffed-the
first time since their confinement-and con-
Quoted back TO their cells. At 1920 P. NJ.
the shrill note OF the trumpet was heard,
which proclaimed that the hour for the exc.
cution was near at hand, and the troops assem-
bled in front of their quarters under arms, and
marched to within about twenty yards of the
galloSs, where the orders promuIeating the
sentences were read TO them. During this
time the doomed men looked for the last time
from the place of confinement, and were coz
Quoted to the gallows, which they mounted
smilingly, and showed no signs of fear. The
platform was reached by steps ascending
from the rear. The hight from the ground
was six feet, with q four foot drop, giving two
feet OF clearance. The trap-door ex-
tended the full length Of the plat
form, which was twelve feet long.
The prisoners were ranged along the
platform, the rope adjusted, and man stood
behind each to steady him. Their hands and
feet were then securely pinioned, and they
were told that if they had anything to say
time would be allowed them. All gave much
the same answer-that it was not right to
hang them the white men had given them
good clothes and food, but were now going to
take all away from them they were satisfied
to die, as they would meet all their friends
gone before them. Dead Shot said he suf-
fered a good deal in this world, and
would be soon at rest, and felt happy.
The Chaplain then offered up prayer for
their souls. and az three minutes past l the
black caps were drawn over their heads the
moose examined, and at 1:05 the lever which
supported the trap was pulled, and the three
men were launched into eternity. There was
no perceptible struggle. Only with Dandy jim,
over whose body slight tremor passed for
couple of seconds. After hanging ten minutes
the physicians felt their pulses, pronounced
life extinct, and seven minutes after the
bodies were cut down and consigned to coffins.
There was no excitement whatever, and the
successful manner in which the affair was
managed aud conducted was commended by
all who witnessed it. The bodies will be in
tsIrad in the vicinity of tse post.