The morning call., 1892-08-21
IN THE CONDEMNED CELL.
John McNulty RecOuciled to His
Impending Fate.
He Complains That There Is No Justice for q
Poor Man and Is Puzzled at One OF
the Governors Comments

Since Governor Markham refused to grant
a Communication of sentence. John McNuity
no longer has any hope of escaping execu-
tiOD for the killing Of James Collins. Within
few DAYS the preparations for the last exc
eutiou in the County Jail, which were
checked By the reprieye, will be renewed
There is no doubt that McNnlty Will pay
the death penalty next Friday.
Being officially notified yesterday morning
of the Governors decision, Chief Jailer
HadeIer caused McNulty to be replaced In
the cell for the condemned and again the
death watch was set
The condemned man is Catholic and he
Is zealously deyoting most Of his time in pre-
pairing for death In accordance with his
faith. During the afternoon he was visited
by two priests and two Sisters of Mercy.
81 have not received justice or fair treat
ment," said McNulty wien spoken to by
CALL reporter. eff I possessed $4,000 OF
500 like some others who have been ac-
cused OF murder. IL might have been differ
emit. had no money 10 use in fighting my
case and so ! got the short end all around.
still claim that | killed Collins In selt-de-
Tense, and if granted another trial / could
prove it. If | must die | shall spend most
of My remaining time on earth 10 preparing
70 leave It like man."
IN THE CELL
MeNulty was removed TO the condemned
cell shortly after o'clock. Here he is 10
remain until he is led out to the scaffUld.
The cell Is the first one 10 the right upon
entering the prison. The stone walls are
painted a chocolate brown. The Roof Is
arched. Two high and narrow RpertureS
with a vertical iron bar in the middle admit
abundance of air. The iron door opening
into tie cell is painted bright red. The
floor is wooden one. & single gas burner
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niture is exceedingly simple. Two chairs.
wooden bench and a small wooden table
painted dull leaden color comprise the
outfit. a cot. mattress and pile OF blan-
kets lie on tile floor in the right hand cor
ner. Upon this the prisoner takes such
sleep as the shattered eOnd ton Of his nerves
permits. At the upper end OF the cell is a
shelf. Upon this stands cTuclfx haDked
by two candles and few gtlt-edged prayer
books.
The condemned man is never moment
without companionship. A Deputy Sheriff
Is always locked 10 with him. Last evening
when CALL reporter was admitted TO the
cell McNulty, who had been sitting con-
versing with Deputy Sheriff Henry Pipher,
rose and offered his chair 10 the newspaper
man and. taking the bench, placed 1t against
the wall ana sat down upon IL. He and
Deputy PIpher we're smoking cigarettes
McNulty was attired in figured white
shirt, pair OF black trousers, without sus-
penders, dark-blue WOODEN stockings, and a
pair of black cloth-siippers. through which
holes had been worn at the toes. His face
was palld, his dark eyebrows and mus
taehe throwing the Jail pallOr into stronger
relief. His features are regular, his cheek
bones somewhat prominent, the eyes set
deep, and his high forehead surmounted by
thin layer of black hair, falling some
what negligently over the right temple.
His hands are long and nicely proportional.
They are soft and white, for they have
known no rough labor for over four years.
THE PRISONER is NOT WELL.
The unfortunate man Is not well. He has
been victim of cold sweats. Last night
his face and hands were cammy from an
attack of what be calls Jail fever McNulty.
In reply to the question whether he felt
reeonciled 80 his fate, shrugged his should
ers and said: Il am. What can poor man
do2 Those fellows that have plenty of
money are walking about You don't ex-
peet poor man to get justice. do you?"
swell, you don't look like a man who is
afraid to meet death braVely," said the re-
porter.
mo, Pm not afraid to die. man must
die some time" he replied. "but do not
like TO die on the scaffold."
He buried his face in his long white
hands, rested his elbows on his knees and
then after pause spoke again.
Il don't understand what Governo
Markham means by saying that If / had
testified to the facts which have since been
the degree of my crime. What does he
mean? Isn't that curious admiss ion for
him to make? Doesn't 1t show that / am
not guilty Of murder in the first degree.
and that he comedies that much? / killed
Collins In self-defense."
In reply TO the inquiry whether, II he had
tie choice, he would select the County Jail
or the State Prison for his place of execu-
ton. McNulty said: well, If / am to be
hanged, | prefer this place, as 1 would not
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MEULTY TALKS OF HIS CASE.
MeNulty then talked at considerable
length about his trial and said that # Car
roll Cook had been his attorney on that oc-
casiOn he would have been acquitted. The
defense be (McNulty) had made was ar
testimony was given accordingly. He
thought that Governor Markham ought to
understand this much. He added that he
bad felt so positive Of securing a new trial
that he had refused communication of his
sentence when II was offered to him by Gov
ernOr Waterman.
At midnight Deputy Sheriff Pipher was
relieved from his death watch by Deputy
Sheriff Pratt. In speaking of Pratt Nc
Nulty said he did not EXPECT to sleep much
last night as he had to "chew the rag with
another man."
"Who Is that?" asked the reporter.
''Pratt." replied McNulty. ''He was part
ner with Brown. They owned tue saloon
T.
ward killed. Pratts partner was keeping
bar at the time, and he was one of the men
who struck me. l have. however. nothing
against Pratt. He has always been nav
friend. and lie has nc use for the gang tina,
were trying to do me up"
Have you selected any particular priest
TO be your spiritual adyiser?" was asked
him.
No." replied the condemned man.
with faint attempt to smile, "the more
the merrier. There were two here to-day.
and they all have good advice and good
words for me-"
At 10 O'clock supper of lea and sand
witches was brought into the cell, and Nc
Nulty drew his bench up to the little wooden
table and began to eat. He invited The re.
porter to remain. but the latter babe aim
goodnight and retired.
During the evening McNulty was paid a
short visit by Under Sheriff Pete Deyeney
accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Mackrett
They spoke q few kindly words to him
about keeping up his courage and then left
Deputy Jailor Morrow was also with him a
little while.
The officials at the Jail seem to think thai
within the last few days McNulty has been
weakening very rapidly and they are begin.
ming 10 doubt whether he will have the