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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
JOHN Il. HAMLETs Will.
1t Is Filed in the Court of Ordinary
Estimated Value of the Estate.

Ii Is Filed in the Court of Ordinary
Estimated Value of the Estate.
The will of the late Maj John r. Ham
let was FLED for record in the Court Of
Ordinary yesterday. Hon. Rufus E. Les
ter and Alderman David Wells are APP
pointed his executors. The instrument
is dated May 81, 1885, and divides his es-
tate about equally among his widow and
three children. The residence and prop
erty at the corner of Hall and Barnard
streets. at present occupied by the de-
ceased's family, are bequeathed to his
widow. The estate will be appraised
hereafter. 1t is estimated TO be worth
about $50, 000 The houses on Hall street,
between Barnard and Tattnall,ar divided
among the children.
During the present term of court the
following Wills have been filed: VIII OF
Mary M. Sauer, Henry Sauer, executor,
property bequeathed TO the husband; Will
of john ID. Tenbroeck, estate left to his
widow for life in remainder to his chill
dTen: will Of William Harris, estate left
to his grandchildren; will of SUI
san Ringhill, DR.. z. II. Cole, ex-
ecutOr, estate of deceased's grand
children; will OF Mary Jane Grove
st Julian Yonge executor, estate
lett 10 ner nepneWs ana nlecess Will Oh
George W. Hedrick. f. Van WAGNER, ex-
ecutor, estate to his widow, 10 rem ainder
to his granddaughter.
Letters of administration were granted
on the estates OF G. b. Lamar. William A.
Gammell, John FramtOn, Andrew Fields,
William Jones, Mary V. Rain, and AmlO
Hatch.
Judge Ferrill adjourned the court yes
terday for the term, but it will convene
again Monday, June Z.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Hiram Cameron, furniture dealer, OF
Columbus, Ga, tellshis experience. thus
"For three years have tried every remedy
on the market for Stomach and Kidney
Disorders, but got no relief, until l used
Electric Bitters. Took live bottles and am
now cured, aud think Electric Btters the
Best Blood Purifier in the wOrld.v Mai
A. u. Reid, Of West Liberty, Ky. used
Electric Bitters for an old standing Kid
ney affection and says: Nothing has ever
done me 50 much good as Electric Bit
ters." Sold at fifty cents bottle BY
Lippman Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

The employees Of the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway and the Central
railroad offices will play tomorrow after
noon at the Anderson street grounds
Managers Nungezer, of the Central, and
Beckett, OF the Savannah, Florida and
Western, have taken great care to select
the best players, and close game Is pre-
dicted. The Savannah, Florida and West
ern teams battery has not been an
nOunced. The Central team VIII put in
its baby battery and propose to win. The
game will be called at 4 O'clock Ladies
will be admitted free. Gentlemen will be
charged 10 cents. There will be no charge
for the grand stand. Tickets are on sale
at FernandeZ'g.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
YoeetabIee in the MArket,

Roasting ears made their first appear
ance I'm market yesterday. An old col
ored woman, who had a small load OF very
small ears covered with a good bit OF
husk, held her stock at 30 cents per dozen
ears. She soon disposed OF what she had
Cherries have been in market several
days, but the price does not lessen much
The straw berry and blackberry crops are
short, and the prices keep up well.
New potatoes still have y good sale, and
the price has gone up little in the North.
ern markets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
GAMES LOST AM WON,
mn WEEK,s OuTLOnK.

This week Will be the first of the season
in which there is no Off day. Tomorrow,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
games will be played as follows:
Nashville at home with Atlanta,
Memphis at nome with Chattanooga.
Macon at home with Charleston.
Augusta at home with Savannah.
On Friday the clubs will swing around,
and on Friday and Saturday will play as
follows:
Nashville at home with Chattanooga.
Memphis at home with Atlanta.
Macon at home with Savannah.
Augusta at home with Charleston,
After the Macon games Savannah will
return home and will play Macon here
June 9, 10, IL, and u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
The Fords' summer season.

With the arrival of the FOrds' pro-
fessiOnal talent associate member tickets
are being rapidly taken up. The direc-
tors have decided to close the sale Of these
tickets next Saturday. Mr.. Ninton, Miss
May Wilkes. Miss Fannie jackson and
Miss Miunle Dupree express them selves
as highly pleased with savannah. The
boys are busily at work rehearsing, and
all seem determined to show Savannah
what home talent is capable Of doing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
AtIanta ReAts Anrnatn.

ATLANTA, GA, May 29.-The most in
teresting game OF the series with Augusta
was played this afternoon. 1t was wit
messed by a large crowd. Atlaota finally
won by a score of 6 to 4. but the result
was in doubt till toward the last. At
lanta's battery was Mappes and Wells,
and Augustus SutcIiGe and Holacher.
Augusta had the lead till the seventh iu-
ming when Holacher, who had pitched
two successive games, let down. Follow
ing is the summary:
Erned runs: AtlantaS, Augusta. Errors
Atlanta 8. Augusta s. Base hits: Atlanta 10,
Augusta g.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
THE EARLY PEACH CROP.
The Fruit Ten Days Earlier than
il was Last Year-A Big Crop.

The Fruit Ten Days Earlier than
it was Last Year-A Big Crop.
Three more crates of peaches were re-
ceived by Mr.. L. Putzel yesterday from
Mr.. f. A. Walker of Gordon. They
brought about $50 bushel. The crop
this year is ten days earlier than last and
Savannah seems TO be getting the first
shipments. No quotations have appeared
IN the New York market lists yet and no
receipts have been reported from other
cities.
There is every indication that the crop
will be unusually large and fine this
Beason and dealers expect TO handle good
fruit at low prices.
The orchards along the Central railroad,
between Savannah and Macon, are re-
ported TO be loaded with rapidly ripening
fruit. small shipments are expected daily
sor the next ten days, after which the
fruit Will come 10 market rapidly,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

MEMPHIS, May 29.-The last OF the four
games between Memphis and Charleston
was won by Memphis to-day. The score
vast to ,. BY innings il was:
Memphis. 2 0 0 0 2 Il
Charieston.........0 0 0 0 0 o.
Runs earned: Mem his /. Charleston /. First
base on errors: Memphis /. Charleston I. First
base ON called balls: Me nphis 3. Charleston /.
struck out: by knoun 10. by VIEWING 10.
Lett ON bases: Memphis 3. Charleston 3. Two
base hits: Sueef. Fusselhach and Crowley,
Three base ht Sneed. Home run: Gardner.
Double play: Gardner. Passed balls: Brough-
ton 2, limos 3 Wild pitches: weighing 2. Time
fgame, two hours. Umpire. !. Brennan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, MAY 20.-Hart
pitched his second consecutive game to.
day, holding the Macon sluggers down TO
six bits, yet the locals lost the game
through errors. The score was 3 10 .. A
new pitcher named Foley, from Quincy,
has been signed and will play In Memphis.
Following is the summary:
Earned runs: Chattanooga .. Two-base
hits: Dict erson, Arundel. Chamberlain and
Geiss. Wild pitches: Hart .. Passed balls:
one each. Base on halls: Hart 2. Chamber
lain !. Left on bases: Chattanooga 4, Macon g.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The following
games were played to-day:
A. staten Tsland-Met ropolitan II, Cincln IL
natl q.
A. MISUNDERSTANDING game: Pittsburg 10.
Baltimore s. Afternoon game: Pittsburg 4,
Baltimore Q.
AZ Washington National 3. Chicagn4.
AZ hladelphia-Athletlc 3, 81. Louie N.
At adephia-Philadelphia Q, Kansas
City 3.
A. Decentralization 4, Detrolto.
AZ New lork-New York q So. Louis B..
Al Brook lyn--BrO0klyn 4, Louisville Q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
THE ST. JosEPHs ORPHANAGE.
The Report of Father OBrien-
Savannah's Orphans Cared For.

SaNduhths Ofpndhs Oafeu r OF.
Rev. j. NJ. O'Brien, in charge OF ST..
Josepb's Male Orphanage at Washing
ton, Ca, has just published the ninth
annual report of that institution. 1t is
addressed to the Very Rev. 4. CatIerty.
During the year 80 boys were provided
for, IS of them being from Savannah.
Tweuty-four boys were received durin z
the year, 13 being from Savannah. The
total receipts for the year ending Feb. /,
1886, were S6,279 81, and the total eX-
penses amounted to S67, 246 81. The total
receipts from savannah, including a leg
acy OF $500 bedueathed by MIR. and Mrs.
Richard Roe, amounted 20 S2,992 10.
Father o. Brien desires To express his sin
cere thanks 10 the lady collectors and the
clergy Of the Cathedral, the st. Patrick's
ana the Sacred Heart parishes OF Sayan-
nan for their handsome contributions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
The Home Club's Game.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 29.-Rain this
morning softened the ground so that good
playing was impossible In the game this
afternoon. In the first inning the visitors
pounded Smith heavily, and aided by his
giving men bases on balls they piled up 8
runs. The locals made hard fight, but
never caught Savannah, who won by a
score of II to Z.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Mr.. II. w. J. Ham, Of Gainesville, Ga,
announces that be has rented the Semi
nary cottages contiguous 10 his residence
and is prepared 10 accommodate limited
number OF summer boarders. From his
advertisement II appears that his house
y just such place that many people are
tooklpg out for, and be will, doubtless,
ave his house full VI pleasant people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

We hear many good Things said OF the
Harnett House, Savannah, Ga, and. iudg-
ing troD the number Of arrivals published
IN the local papers, the llarnett appears
10 get the Hons share of what business
goes TO that clty.-NaiioRdl Hotel Re-
porter, 25th inst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
SAVANNAH.

EarneU runs: NashVlIle 2. Two base hits:
Sowders, Gilleu, Strict First base on balls:
smith 5, Nolan ]. First base on hit by pitcher:
Nolan l. Struck out: Smith 6, Nolan >. Pass
ed balls: Hellman 2. Gillen ]. Wild pitches:
Nolan 2. Stolen bases: Moriarity 2. Double
plays: Stockwell and Collins. Umpire:
Burns. Scorer: Cheatham. Time: hours
10 minutes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Capt. Coleman, schooner Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and New
York, had been troubled with a cough so
that he was unable TO sleep, and was in-
duced to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. II not only gave him
instant RELIEF, but allayed the extreme
soreness in his breast. His children were
similarly affected, and a single dose had
the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard remedy in
the Coleman household and on board the
schooner. Free trial bottles Of this stand
ard remedy at Lippman Bros drug store.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Northern people who have recently
visited savannah, Ca, speak well Of the
Harnett mouse, which is said 10 provide
a better table than any other hotel in that
city.-BOSt0R Home journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
soorrs EMULsIoN OF PURE

Cod Liver OF With Hypophosphitea,
Very Paletable and Increases Flesh.
DR.. F. II. Clement. Brighton, H., says:
"scotGs Emulsion is the best have ever
prescribed. II Is very palatable, easily
assimllGted and gives strength and flesh
10 the patient
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
Bncklen's Arnica Save.

The best SalVe in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilbiains.
CorDs, and all Skin Eruptons, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Lippman Bros, Drug
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

A. Falk n son Offer AN extensive line Of
! Thin Suits for Gents, Youths and Boys, at low
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Neckwear In any shape al Belsinger's,
"a Whitaker street. ddu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Physicians recommend "Red Lion''
Elixir.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Fifty cent Crepelie5 Ruchings at 10 cents
per yard, at Altmayer's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

"Red Lion" Elixir. tonic and invigo.
raior, and specially adapted to bowel and
stomach disorders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

For summer rates OF Board inquire at
the Harnett House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

oner this week stupenGOus Inducements 10
buyers in
Gents Underwear,
Youths Underwear
Gents Suits,
Business Suits,
Dress Suits,
Straw Hats
Summer Neckwear,
summer Hosiery,
Fancy Hosiery,
Straw Hats,
Seersucker Suits,
Alpaca Goats,
Pongee Coats and Vests,
Umbrellas,
X. Il w. Collars and Cuffs,
y. X c. Collars aud Cufis.
Our Dollar shirts
Are genuine bargains
Our tailor works free
OF charge o. our phtr ma.
The largest and most select stock u Cloth
ing IN savannah, at ljl Congress street. b.
h. LEVY X BRO.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

your Umbrella. Ifyou haven't got one you
can get IL ~ a. Faik q son's-silk, Alpaca
and GinKhams-cheap.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Tho Candidates Fight
for the possession for bottle Of "Red
Lion" Elixir.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Boston has 800 base bail clubs.
Sneed leads the Memphis team in BAT
ting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
WHERE WE MORsHIP.
Services in the Various Churches
To-Day.


St.John's Church, Madison square, Rev.
Charles II. Strong rector.-The fifth
Sunday after Easter. Morning service and
sermon at IL O'Clock. sunday school at
4:30 P. m. Evening prayer and litany at
$50 O'Clock. On Thursday, Ascension
Day, holy communion at 1880 a. m.
Christ Church, Johnson square, Rev.
Thomas Boone rector.-The fifth sun
day after Easter. Holy communion
at 80 a. m. Morning service and sermon
at II O'Clock. Sunday school at 4:30 p. m.
Evening service at $3.50 O'Clock. On We'd
nesday evening service at 5:30 O'Clock.
Thursday being Ascension Day, morning
prayer, sermon and holy communion at
IL O'Clock. On Friday morning prayer
and litany at IL O'Clock.
Miss p. L. Hall will preach the closing
sermon in gospel tent Sunday night from
the text, James V, IS: "The prayer of
aries will probably depart on Monday for
Baltimore.
COLoRED.
First African Baptist Church, Rev. E. .
K. Love, pastor.-Prayer meeting at 3 a.
M; preaching by the pastor at IL a. m.
Acquaintance with God =" The Sunday
Foreign Missionary meeting and sermon
at p. m. Preaching by the pastor at s
p. m.-"The Love of God" Revival meet
ings every night during the week. Visit
ors always welcome.
Second Baptist Church. Greene square,
Houston street.-Rev. Alexander Ellis,
pastor. The usual morning service at IL
a. M, but instead of the sermon, the time
will be spent in receiving subscriptions
for the repairs of the church. Come and
bring an Offering. No Sunday school.
Praise meeting at 8 p. NJ.
Noah Ark Church, Reppard street, near
the brick line.-Rev. A. W. Williams,
pastor. Morning prayers $3.50; preaching
at II O'Clock by Rev. John f. Jones; Sun
day school $50; preaching p. m. by
Rev. Professor Pollins.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Try "Red Lion7 Elixir for Bowel Com
plants, Diarrhna, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
Marshau Hou.r, s.v.unah. Ga.

The best equipped botel in savannah
Large, cool. airy rooms. Excellent table
Prices reduced for the summer months
GEO. d. HODGEs, proprietor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Notice
A. Fax & Sons elegant Assortment Of Sum
mer Ncckwear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Evening shades m Nuns Yelling at cents
per yard. just received 40 Altmayer's. Sec
their advertisement on serOnd page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

"Red Lion" Elixir Is pleasant and az
same time efficient.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Tremendous bargains thi1 week in EN-
broideries, Laces, Handkerchief. etc, at
Altmayer's. See their advertisement on second
page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Evoningand street shades In Canvas Cloth,
az o. cents per yard, at Altmayer's. see
their Advertisement on second page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Altmayer's Laces 40 half price this week.
See their advertisement on second page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

TOT ohles
Straw Hats Of every style, grade and shape
Fine Hats ID specially. A. Fax q Son.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Don't fail 10 examine Altmayor's slippers
at 40 cents. Sec Their advertisement on second
page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

for any man who gets a misnt out Of our es-
tabiahment through any fault or Ours.
Fulk A Son, successor tl 3. l.. Falk Go.
tanFrafs. Whitflar and So. Julian alrrrts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Interesting bargains this week. at Altmay-
er's. See NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 90 second page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

This weeks attractions greater than ever
at Altmayer's. see their advertisement on
second page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

twenty-five cent Satines for 70 cents this
week, az Alimayor's. see their advertise
mCut on second page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

every Man and Boy in the city, 20 select from
our big stock or Underwear, Collars. CuGa.
rir. a FA.k q 500
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30

Il. Fl. Levy a. Bro.
offer this week stupencous Inducements to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
neniieirn.
eoparInrrehtp aIoiltfp.
NOTICE.
rrnnI 1lntirre.

4 tEORGfA.CHATHAM COuKTY.-WiLLlAM
~ w. BRf ANT, of said county having
made hn a-slgument OF ali bic naseta 20 me hll
pcreUns having claims against him VIII pre-.
srnt them 10 me, and all persons indebted
hitn viii maze payment 40 me.
AAvANNAm, May N. 1886.
IS. ~ H. VOICE. Assisaaa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-30
"Red Llonv Flixir Tor DInrrbma.

We have yet on hand = splendid assortment
Of Dress and business Suits for Gents. Youths
aud boys. A. Falk q son, Congress, whta.
kur and So. Julian streets.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-01
Dakota Hay.

Dakotians are shrewd, sharp people
and too often th'y are not altogether as
square" as they might be. As an illust-
ration of this we quote from the Hus-
bandman -
"A number of Helena firms have been
severely blkedf recently in the purchase
Of Dakota hay. 1t seems salesman aD-
peared. in, their midst and offered what
be called 5luestem hay by the carload
for SlitNe less than good quality of
native hay could be bought at, and took
ORDERS foF large quantity, the proprie-
tors of feed and livery stables being the
principal buyers. The agent disappeared
and soon after the baled hay, socalled
came by the carload. Our informant
says the first bale opened and tried satisfiS
ed the purchasers that they were badly
bilked. The hay, instead of being blue
joint, such as they were expecting, and
such as grown upon up-lands proved to
be very interior slought. grass. 1t is
put up in nice shape and salted-fair food
for cattle as they will eat 1t because it is
Salted--but for horse feed ii is worse
than the poorest native hay that grows
IN this region, u may be what the
4skotisHs call "hluestem" hay, but it has
no similarity whatever with Montana
blue pint A number have refused to
receive the stuff and orders have gone
Sorward countermanding further ship
ments. The lesson of partronizing bone
markets has been dearly purchased in
these hay transactions"
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-01
As to oats.

The Husbandman notices that tie far.
mers on the Judith are marketing their
oats at two cents per pound. This, to be
sure, is more than their neighbors on the
Missouri or Gallatin valleys are getting,
but their is no reason why they should
not get more if they have mind to force
the market up One thing is certain,
oats cannot be laid down at Fl. Maginnis
this winter from any other sources for
that sum, and even when the river opens
next spring it is doubtful if these figures
can be beaten very much and since there
is no more grain in this region than will
naturally be consumed before that time
farmers will be attending to their bust
ness if they demand all the emergency
will stand There Is possibility of put
ting them out of reach, of putting then
80 high that the consumption will stop,
but as long as they keep below this limit
they are alright. The country ought to
stand two and one.half cents for oats,
and Judith farmers can get that figure by
asking it.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-01

Over thirteenAhousand head of Mus
selshell cattle have been placed on the
Crow reservation this fall.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-01
Death Of "Jer' Lowry.

AT about 2 O'Clock ON yesterday after
noon Thomas Jefferson Lowry died at
the Cosmopolitan hotel. During some
six months past he had been IN falling
health. Last summer, after a serious at
tack Of combining illness, he recovered
sufficiently TO make trip to the Pacific
coast and to the balmy climate of Cali
fornia. Upon his return his condition
was very much improved but he soon be
gan to sink again and gained no per-
manent benefit from an excursion Of
some weeks 70 Ceur d'AIena lake. After
his return from this trip his health de-
clined rapidly and he was confined to his
room, and a little later TO his bed. All
that skilled medical attendance and care
ful attendance could do for him was UNI
availing, Yesterday afternoon, after q
struggle for expiring breath, surrounded
by wife and friends. he passed away. Sc
diedIa good man, one beloved by many
friends for his greatness Of heart and his
breadth and liberallty Of thought and
acknowledgement.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-01
Capital Punishment by Electricity

There is now being exhibited at Leipsic
an apparatus, for putting criminals to
death by electricity. So long as it is
found necessary to retain capital punish
ment en- our statute books 1T may
be thataths electric method is the most
mereSfnl and least repulsive process
thskreOuldi be devised for carrying the
sentence into effect. But if su Oh means
are ever adopted in this country the de-
tails'will certainly not be carried out in
the theatrical manner which commends
itself to the Leipsic amateur. In this
apparatus, behind the chair in which
the condemned man is to take his seat
and by means of which, as we need not
explain in detail, his body is placed in
circuit with powerful coil--there stands
conventional figure of Justice with
bandaged eyes, holding the balance in
her left hand and the sword in her right.
The criminal having taken his seat, the
proper functionary is supposed to read
over the record Of his crimes and the
sentence of the law. This ceremony
completed, he folds up the document
and places it in the scale pan, the arm
of the balance descends, closes the
circuit and all is over.