Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-23
A ONE.LEesGED MAN HANGED.
Michael Murray ExPiates q Brutal
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EBENsBURd. Pa, September 23.-Michael Murray
was hanged at LIS O'Clock this afternoon.
He assembled the scaffold with falter1ng.step,
accompanied by Father Walsh, his spiritual adj
wiser IN reply TO the sheriff question whether
he had anything to say he merely said Goodbye
he surveyed the crowd with wild look and
seemed, for the first time, to realize fully the
then properly adjusted and the sheriff stepped
aside and pulled the lever His death was almost in
Simultaneous. Some 30 persons witnessed the execu-
tion which took place the jail yard. Surrounding
the jail were hundreds OF people, many OF whom
were disappointed in being unable to gain admis-
has been most stolld, and led very many people
10 peneve that he was OF unsound mind. Tn
III THIS morning, he has steadily refused
hour ne sent for the Catholic priest and since then
has been almost constantly engaged in religious
worship. He said then he would be the happiest
be buried in the cemetery near whrre he
committed the murder. The only time
since dis confinement that he has shown any signs
vi un L or restiessness was last night. he
walked bis cell floor until nearly midnight, hen he
lald down and slept soundy until O'Clock this
morning He then arose and smoked cigar, after
which he ate hearty breakfast. Afterwards
Ne again engaged in religious exercises, which he
continued almost constantly until the hour Of his
execution Occasionally, however, as the dreadful
hour drew near, his action and appearance plainly
indicated the most intense agony, making him q
pltlful sight to look upon.
MURRAY's FEARFUL CRIME.
The crime for which Michael Murray was hanged
to-day was one Of the most cold-blooded and un-
provoked murders on record. On the 18th OF Oc-
tODer last, near the town OF Summitsville, Murray
met John Handcur, his victim, who was on his
way from his home to the little village. Murray
informed Handcuff that he would kill him for =
1ancled insult OF the day previous, when Handcun
Knocked or laughed at him, as he alleged Hand
cum assured him that he was mistaken, as he had
SAID or done nothing, and passed on. Murray then
secreted himself along the roadside and waited for
the return OF Handcuf, when he fired four Shots
Killing him almost Instantly. He then started OH,
out being cripple. having but one leg was sson
AN effort was made before the board OF pardons
last week to have his sentence commuted TO life
imprisonment on the grounds OF his unsound men
tal condition, but the board refused his applica-
ton Murray was a native OF England and was
about As years OF age. He was never married, and
the only relative IN this country is sister. Many
years ago he lost one OF his legs on the railroad,
and was compelled to walk on peg. He has been
leading the life OF tr mp for years, and more
he SO cruelty murdered. Many people are OF the
opinion that Nurray's mind was weak. John
Handcof, the murdered man, was 81 years old, an
INDUSTRIOUS, lnoileliSVe young man, who was elm
poyed upon the 1arm OF eA-Auditor General Lemon,
OF this State
ANOTHER "PEG-LEGGEDn MURDERER AT LARGE
The hanging OF Michael Smith was also to have
taken place to-day, but three weeks ago Smith
made his escape from the Jail, which was regarded
as one or the most secure In the state Unobserved
by the Waterman placed over him he passed out,
since which time he has led i'll keeping out
OF the clutches or the authorities. reward OF
1890 is offered for his apprehension, and it is
thought he can not long evade arrest. Like Mur-
ray, he also walks on a peg-eg. The crime for
which he IS under sentence OF death IS the killing OF
John Mlnahan, In saloon, near JOhnstown, on
the 24th OF August, 1883
Reversing the Usual Order.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, september ga. Dickson
an insurance agent and promoter OF pubic conlpa.
MES is missing and. II Is believed, has gone to the
states He leaves numerous creditors, whom he
n n i,t.rr hln Ntant
A Reduction OF Wages.
READING, IA, september 23.-Notice is posted In
the works OF the Brooke Iron company OF Birds
boro, OF ten per cent reduction in the salaries and
wages OF the employees, except the day laborers
The reduction is to take effect October 1st The
works include rolling mill, furnace, nail mill, etc.
employing altogether 600 hands
Convicted Of Selling Unlabeled Oleo.
margarine.
BALTIMORE, MD. September 23.-John Vogel was
convicted IN the criminal court OF selling oeomar-
garue for butter, without having II cons picuousy
labeled as required by law. The penalty Is a fine
OF $1Oo. His counsel filed motion for a new trial.
Fire in Portland. Oregon.
PORTLAND. OREGON, september 2s-Ftre last
night destroyed the wharf and warehouse property
OF Doph & Thompson with the contents consisting
of agricultural implements belonging to Knapp,
BurTel & Co The loss OF the former firm is $1S.0OO
100000, fully insured The fire is ascribed to
trampS
Suicide Of an observation-disclosures Legis.
lat0r.
FITCHBURG, MASS, September Cd. ]. Brown
leading dry goods merchant, cut his throat with
razor to-day. There is no hope OF his recovery.
Mr.. Brown was a representative in the legislature
in 1888. Overwork is supposed TO have been the
cause OF the act
Charged with Sxyindlfng.
MONTREAL, september 23.-ThOmas s. Judah. a
justice OF the peace. has been arrested and placed
under bail to answer the charge OF obtaining 600
from G. B. Burland under faIse pretenseS by giving
owned by him individually but OF which he is only
fve-e1ghthS owner His arrest has caused SEN
sation, as both Judah and Burand are members Of
prominent and respectable families in Montreal
A Baltimore Butchers Assignment.
BALTIMORE, September 23.-George VI. Manger
butcher. made an assignment to-day to Lewis II.
Robinson FOR the benefit OF his creditors. The bond
OF the trustee is $4,000.
Teiegraphic Briefs.
Charles Elliot for causing the death OF his wife,
was to-day sentenced, In Boston, TO four years In
The schooner Lettle s Reed, of Portland, Me-, is
ashore at StrshtSmouth Point, Me-, and viii prob
ably be total loss. The Starlight, OF Bath ashore
on Avery's Rock, is breaking up and VIII be total
loss. The crews were saved.
Earl Spencer, lord lieutenant OF Ireland, has
erck, which the corporation OF that city refused
pay. He will insist upon the payment OF the
reduced amount
A Building Law Test Case.
A QUESTION OF JURISDICTION RAISED IN THE POLICE