Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-10


tn spirit, 10 Hanged at Last-Laad-
graf Dies with Rim-1he story Of
Their Grimes.
CITY JAN, ST. LOUIS, August lo.-This morning
dawned clear and cool, and as the first light OF
Maxwell's last day on earth entered his narrow
cell IL heightened the sickly palor OF his face,
which had Increased during the night shortly
after daybreak Maxwell turned TO one OF the depu-
ties and said: 81 wish that telegram would come.
do you expect telegram" was the response.
81 40, and know 1t viii bring Inc good news"
Soon after making the remark Maxwell threw
himself on the COZ IN his cell, but remained there
only few minutes he then aruse, lighted a
fresh cigarette and sat down at the table making
poor attempt TO read. He was plainly III AT ease
and occasionally glanced furlvely out through
the gratuss or the narrow window OF the cell nto
tue inner yard OF tae jail. AT few minutes De-
fore Maxwell performed his morning aoluLon
anc
DoNSED HIS FUNERAL CLOTHES,
which are new from the skin out, the outer gar
ments being OF PLAIN black, with a neatly -ntting
Prince Albert coat. AT 5:1s, Father Than arrived
and entered the CELL the door OF which was closed
md those within tie Jail moved away TO give AL
the privacy possible. FSther Than Then adminis-
tered comnunion 10 the condemned. Al tie con-
cluSion OF the religious services In Maxwells cell
like Offices were accorded Henry Landgraf by
Father Than. Landgral had occupied his cot the
greater portion oI The night after IL 3D. and op-
peared cool and collected. He was neatly attired,
but his apparel was or coarser texture than tnaI
Of the principal actor In the double execution.
While the father confessor Was administering the
communion TO the condemned, the deputy sherlffs
were engaged On the scaiiold preparing the appa-
raIus for It's work.
AT $50 Maxwell and Langraf
SAT DOWN TO THEIR FINAL MEAL
which had been prepared by the 1allers wife
Each was served with like dishes anu the break
fast consisted or fried oysters fried eggs hot
biscuits and pan cakes, with Jelly, bread, butter
and conee. Land graf ate heartily, while Maxwell
partook OF the repast quite sparlngly. As he sat
at The table IL was plain 10 see that all his as
bianched While troubled hunted Look had taken
possession OF his Keen eyes lie was evidently
growing weaker, and mad lost ali hope OF staying
the eXecutloner's hand. Landgraf maintained the
same old slold lOok-
A DELAY OF TWO HOURS.
At Cos Sherln harrington arrived at the 1ail and
announced that the execution had been postponed
two hours. The only reason assigned was that the
postponement had been granted at the request OF
Maxwelrs attorneys Sheriff Harrington also
stated that under the law The men could be hanged
at any time between the hours VI and IL O'clock,
and that they would leave their cells at O'Clock.
MAxwELLs ATTORNEYS GIVE 1T Up
Just across tne street from the jail In The office
or Martin Fauntleroy, Maxweus attorneys sat
John l. Martin and A. j. 4. Garesche, the latter
the attorney who voluntarily went 10 jefferson
City. and made a plea for Maxwell TO Governor
Morehouse. To an Associated Press reporter MIR.
Martin said:
"We are waiting dispatches from the British
government, that Is all 1 can say. II we 40 not
receive then our last hope is gone. have 80 In
formed Maxwell"
Il do not nope Tor anything nov, said, GareSche.
81 lear the worst must co Ie."
When MI. Martin lett The eel OF his condemned
client after having notified him that all hope was
gone, Maxwell desired him 10 personally thanN
MIR. Fauntleroy FOR MIN, and handed the following
letter 10 Mr.. Martin for Nj. Garesche. The letter
was written IN n Gear bold hand, dated ST LOUIS,
Au.usI g. 1883. and said:
spear Sir: Permit me to express to you my
heartfelt thanks for your assistance rendered 20
my attoln ney's In endeavoring TO OBTAIN justice
from Gov. Morehouse. 1 pray God that he may
bless you al er the services You have rendered ne
am yours, very truly, HUGH M. BROOKS"
Maxwell received the news Of the two hours.
great relief was plainly visible on his features
Landgrar paid no attention 70 it In any Way. The
CROWDS on the housetops surrounding The Jail
yard where the execution Is to take place remained
patiently IN their positions from am. until the
hour OF execution The view was Gle Il and unob-
structed IRON the roofs OF dozens OF buildings In
the vicinity and hundreds OF people took aavan-
tage OF The same. The number or spectators ad-
mitted 10 the jail was unusually small For the
nrst time In The history of the ST. Louis Four
Courts telegr pin instruments were placed In the
building by the Associated Press ana the leading
news 10 the public unusual interest being MANI
tested In the execution.
ALL HoPg ABANDONED
At $40 Mr. Martin received the following telo.
gram, which was delivered TO MAXWELL:
"JEFFERsoS CITY, August 10.
Hon. JOHN L NATION: Governor received q
the Same position. Hold as long as possible, as
we may hear IN time. My heartfelt sympathy TO
the accused and MS loved ones Wire his father.
"P. W. FAuNTLEkoY"
The receipt OF this telegram created quite a sen-
sation as it was the general opinion In and about
the JAN the governor would grant at least brief
stay.
THE CLOSING MoMKNTz
The message was Immediately conveyed to Max
well He received IL indinerently the ashen hue
on his face growing deeper. At S:47 sheriff Har.
rtngJon, preceded by detail OF police entered the
inner yard OF the JAIL and the sheri entered Max
wells cell where he and Landgraf had been
placed together, and announced that the fnal
moment had arrived Maxwell paled and pulled
MS fingers nervously. His was the nrst death
warrant read, and he stood up ana heard his doom
calmly though he was plainly growing weaker all
the time. While his arms were being pinioned
times. Landgraf received the warrant and pinion-
ing as stolidiy as man well could.
THE PROCESSION 10 THE scAYFoLp
was then formed, Father Than walking between
MAXWELL and Landgraf, preceded by sheriff Har-
reporters and witnesses As Maxwell passed
through the inner yard he walked firmly but
slowly. There was . wonderful change from the
apparently unconcerned man pufhng q cigarette
and the one roste TO his death HIS face looked
plnched and drawn, OF ashen hue, ana his eyes
were swollen. He glanced about him plteously.
His Lips twitched, and his appearance was calcu-
lated 70 awaken the pity OF even those who were
nrmly convinced he ought odle. Landgraflooked
and moved Ike log, with half smile and half
sneer on his face
Tnere was no time lost In reaching the scanold,
which the condemned men ascen0o0 without as
sastance. Maxwell was placed unoor the moose
next 70 12th street Father Than read prayen.
maxwell Was than nsSod n he had ANYTHING 20 az