Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
DEATH DRAWS NEARER
But AImy Prefers Malhe-
matiCS to Theology.
TO Be DECENTLY BURIED
Officers of the Prison Will Bear the
Burden Of Expenses.

CONCORD, n. H., May l3-Almy was
nervous and excited when the warden
visited him yesterday and his hand trem-
bled as his rations were handed To him by
the death watch.
The chaplain was rather late in getting
up to West Concord and his presence was
instantly felt, not only by the murderer,
but by the death watch The death watch
are expected To make themselves scarce
Immediately upon the arrival Of Mr.. Will
kins
Before the chaplain arrived, Almy de-
voted the whole morning to computing
mathematical problems which he found In
a magazine. He arose at very early hour,
but his appearance before completing his
morning ablutions would not denote that
his dreams were peaceful nor his slumbers
sound
He partook of very light meal Of -four
bread, molasses and coffee, the usual FRI
day morning breakfast. Then il was
'fgger," "fgger," "fgger." Chaplain
wilkins brought up the old theme, and
never did the murderer evince any inclina-
ton to lean toward the views expressed by
the prison clergyman. II pity that boy"
he said 'and do not believe he is half as
bad as Sawtelle. l would do all / could,
but tell him nobody ON earth can help
him; he has got to be hanged, and he
quietly says, L suppose have"
VIII he Decsntiy Buried.
A decent burial will follow the execu-
tion Of Almy. No medical college will
have a chance to further anatomical sci
ence by dissecting his body, and immedi-
ately after the doctors pronounce life ex-
tinct, all that Is mortal OF the slayer of the
Hanover maiden will be taken in charge
by the officials of the prison, and appro-
pirate services and a proper funeral will
occur.
This Is the result of the controversy that
has been going on for the past few days,
and Almy freely gave his consent. The
murderer has all along told the warden
and the chaplain that he did not believe
his relatives would come near him, and
gave 1t out indirectly that it would
be useless to consult with them on the sub
ject of final
Disposition Of His Rema aims.
He has gone even further than this and
evinced a strong desire that the subject of
his relatives be not discussed. Several
letters written him by relatives have never
been answered, and he has never yet ad-
nitted that certain persons claiming to be
are his relatives.
The last resting place of Almy will not
be made public at this time, but It is said
that he has asked a favor-something I'M
usual for him-that his body be buried
near the scenes of some of his pleasant re-
membranes
The burden of the burial of Almy will
be borne by the officers of the prison.
Chaplain wilkins has been denied visit
to Almy on three different occasions. He
never before was forbade admittance to
consult with condemned man, and this
is another mysterious phase In the case.
Prison Physician Clarke will have as as
sistant at the execution ID. K Sullivan,
NJ. d., of this city, and Sheriff Hurlburt
will bring Lebanon physician.
A Secret Conference
occurred yesterday afternoon, which the
chaplain stated was of no use to news
papers. The story that the reason why
the chaplain was refused admittance to
the prisoner was on account of threats
made, If religion was broached, has gained
much credence, and wild rumors are being
circulated.
One report that an effort was made to
liberate Almy sent reporters in all direc-
tions to verify it. A colored hostler who
saw the police pulling in drunk In an ex-
press wagon got inquisitive and the police
jokingly said in response to questions that
he was found trying to free Christie's muir
derer