The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-11
HANGED.
Maxwell and Landgraf Are Executed.
The Shrewd Murderer Of Preller
Expiates His Crime.
He Insists Upon His Innocence to
the Last Moment.
He Makes Statement to the Peo-
pie Of England.
The Notorious "Trunk' Murderer Weak
ems on the Gallows-His Fellow in
Crime Dies with Determined
Coolness-G Excitement.

Cry JAIL, ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. TO-
The morning dawned clear and COOL and
as the first light of Maxwel's last day on
earth entered his narrow cell il heightened
- the sckly pallor OF his face, which had
increased during the night. Shortly after
daybreak Maxwell turned to one OF the
deputies and said: 81 wish that telegram
would come"
"Do you expect telegram" was the
response.
81 do, and know it will bring me good
news"
Soon after making the remark Maxwell
threw himself on the cot in his cell, but
remained there only few minutes. lie
then arose, lighted fresh cigarette and
sat down at the table, making poor at
tempt to read. He was plainly III at ease,
and occasionally glanced furtiyely out
through the gratings OF the narrow win
dow OF the cell and out into the inner yard
Of the Jail. At few minutes before 8
o'clock he performed his morning ablu-
tons and donned his funeral clothes,
which were new from the skin out, the
outer garments being Of plain black with
neatly fitting Prince Albert coat. At 5:lS
o'clock Father Than arrived and entered
the cell, the door OF which was closed,
and those within the Jail moved away TO
give all the privacy possible. Father Than
then administered communion to the con-
demncd.
At the conclusion Of the religious SER
vices in Maxwell cell, like offices were ac-
sorded
HENRY LASDoRAP
ny Father Than. Landrai had occupied
his cot the greater portion Of the night
after 1880, and appeared cool and col
lected. lie was neatly attired, but his APP
parel was OF coarser texture than that OF
the principal actor in the double execu-
ton. While the father confessor was adj
ministering the communion 10 the con-
~ SEEMED, the deputy sheritls were engaged
on the scailold, preparing the apparatus
for It's work. Al $50 o'clock Maxwell
and Landgrai sat down TO their final meal,
which had been prepared by the jailcr's
wife. Each WIS served with like dishes,
and the breakfast consisted Of fried oysters,
fried eggs, aud biscuits and pancakes with
Jelly, bread, butter aud coffee. Landgraf
ate heartily, while Maxwell partook Of the
rcpast quite sparingly. As he sat at the
table II was plain 10 see that all Of his
assumed indifference had departed, and
his face was blanchcd, while u troubled,
haunted look had taken possession Of his
keen eyes. lie was evidently growing
weaker, and had lost all hope Of
STAYING THE ExEcurioNER's nAvp.
Iandgrai maintained the same old siolid
look.
At COS Sheriff Harrington arrived nj
the Jail and announced that the execution
had been postponed two hours. The only
reason assigned was that the postponemcnt
bad been granted at the request Of Max.
wells attorneys. Sheriff Harrington also
stated that under the law the men could
be hanged nj any time between the hours
Of and II O'Clock, aud that they would
leave their cells at 9 o'clock.
Just across the street from the Jail. In
the office Of Martin & Fauntleroy, Max.
wells attorneys, sat John ]. Martin and
A. J. =. Ganch, the latter the attorney
who voluntarily went 10 Jefferson City and
made plea for Maxwell 10 Gov. More
head 10 an Associated Press reporter
MIR Martin said. 1--WE are waiting dis.
patches from the British government tina,
h all can say. II We do not rccciyci them
our last hope Is gone. have ~ informed
Maxwell"
81 no NOT HorE ron ANYTHING Sow,"
aid Mr. Garschc. 81 fear the worst must
come" When Mr.. Martin left the cell ol
- his condemned client, after having notified
him that all hope was gone, Maxwell de
sired him 10 personally thank Mr.. Faunt
leroy for him, and handed the following
letter 10 Mr. Martin for Mr.. Garschc. The
letter was written in a clear bold hand:
~. Louu, No, Angus, 2, isSa
NJ r. Garsche, 10;
Dear Sir-Pcrmit me 10 express 20 yot
my heartfelt thanks for your assistance
rendered 10 my attorneys IN ondcayornE
90 obtain Justice from Gov Morchouse
pray God that lac may bless you ior th'
services YOU have rendered me. i an
youn very truly, llrdn NJ. BROOKS.
Maxwell received the news Of the tw,
houn' postponcmcnt calmly though ~
expression Of great relief was plainly yisi
bio on his features. landgai paid NJ
attention 10 Il In any way. The crowd
on the house tops surrounding the iai
ward. where the execution Is 10 take place
remained patiently In their elevated posi-
tons from O'Clock am. until the hour q
execution. The view VIVA clear and un
obsiructcd from the roofs OF dozens q
buildings In the vicinity, and
HUNDREDS oY PEOPLE
took advantage of the same. The numbc
Of spectators admitted 20 the fall was unu
sually small. For tie first time In the hi'
tory Of the - loris four courts ialcphon
instruments wcr placed In the buildin
bythe Associated rrcu and The leading ~
pcrs Of the city Tor tho prompt transmits
sion 81 ncws 10 the pablo, unusual intel
O., being manifested Ia the execution.
AtSi0 o'clock AIN. Nj. Martin receive
the following telegram which was dcliyc
od TO MAXWELL
irfrrrsoS CRY, No, AUG 10, 1884
To the Hon. John Martin.
The Governor received another ielegra
from Minister West, but he persists IN y
- same position. Hold as long a. possibl
ar We may hear IN tune. Ny hcartio
symraihy 10 accused and loved one
Nlrr his father. +. W. FsuStLEEoY.
The receipt Of thigtclcgrain created qui
n sensation, ~ II was the general opiui'
in and about the jail that the Govern
would grant at least q brief stay. III
merafs VAS Immediately conveyed
Maxwell. Tie received II indiHorently, q
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