The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-07
HOW PANlTZA DIED.
Fuller Details Of the Execution of the Fa-
nous Bulgarian Adventurer.

nous Bulgarian Adventurer.
Throughout the civilized word the news
of Major Panitza's execution in Bulgaria on
the charge of high treason aroused consid-
cradle excitement, and particulars of his
death were awaited with much curiosity.
The cable dispatches simply said that he
was shot to death, and that at the last mo-
ment he cried. Long live Bulgaria. To
this simple account may now be added sew
eral graphic details gathered from the let
tiers of persons who with essed the tragic
scene.
After sentence of death had been passed
on him in court the condemned man was
taken back 10 prison. Then day after day
passed and Bugarians began to believe
that Prince Ferdinand would certainly par
don the man who had proved so dislOyal To
him and his race. PanitZa believed so HIM
self, and seemed content with his fate.
HE FACES DEATH BRAvELY.
At last he learned the truth. Prince Fer
dinand had signed the death warrant, al d
within few hours his body would be riL-
died with bullets. PanitZa smiled at the
news. and said that death had no terror for
him. Then he retired and slept sOundly
until dawn. Aftera light breakfast he smok-
cd cigarettes necessarily until : o'clock,
when word was brought to him 10 prepare
for his execution. Dressing himself in
civilians attire of gray cloth, he accOmpa-
MED his custodian in Il closed carriage TO
thesplace of execution.
There the entire garrison was drawn up
in double square, the inner being COM
posed of infantry and the outer of artillery
and cavalry. Major Draudarewski was in
command. and the civil authorities were
represented bv PrOcurator MarkOw and
Minister Of Interior TOntschew. Driven
quickly, the closed carriage arrived at half
past 10 \. NJ. PanitZa alighted, salutcd
the officers, VINO cOurteOusly returned the
greeting, and then stepping in front of Dau-
darewski, listened patiently while the death
warrant was being read. When this for
maity was over Draudarewski asked the
prisoner if he had any request to make.
Yes" was the reply. " ask that he per
mittcd 10 blindiOld myself with my own
hands,"
"LONG LIVE BULGARIA.
Draudarewski bowed in assent, and then
Panitza stepped back. spoke few last
words to the priest who attended him, and
taking from police officer a handkerchief,
bound it tightly around his eyes.
sThe end was now at hand. Long live
Bulgaria. rang out from Panitza, stand
ing erect and alone within the solid square
of soldiers, and the next moment twenty
one bullets pierced him, and the tragic deed
was done.
Gathering around the dead man, the
soldiers who had shot him listened 10 the
priest rs he prayed earnestly, and then the
square broke up and massing themselves
together the military heard Draudarewski
deliver a funeral Grafton. Panitza. said the
commander. betrayed his country, and his
death should be warning 10 all traitors.
Then the drums were beat. the chapel bells
were tOlled, the national hymn was sung,
and the troops returned 10 barracks.
Panitza's body was delivered 10 his wife
and received decent burial. Previous TO
his death the condemned man conhded his
Youngest child 10 the care Of the Prince Of
Battcnberg, and enjoined his wife to marry
again. medical examination Of the
corpse showed that sixteen bullets had
struck the body and five the feet. Not a
single ball went wide of the mark.
such was the end of a man who made "a
considerable stir in his time, and who had
very many enemies. That his death was
deserved seems 10 be the general opinion in
Europe and even his friends, knowing how
reckless and shameless he was in many
respects, feel that 1t will be impossible fer
them 10 transform him into a political
martyr.-\cw York Herald.