The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-06
VALIANT DIED DEFIANT
He saw THE GUfILOTfNE hND
sROUrED "TIyE I'iNIRCHIE."
Refused to Drink Before His Execution
aud Said lie Needed No stimuiant.
History OF His Crime.

PARIS. Feb. 5-Auguste valiant the
who threw the bomb IN the
Chamber OF Deputies December 9th, was
rulllOtined at 7.l0 o'clock this morning
at the prison De La Rouquetta. valiant
last words as he was led 20 the guillotlne
We're: Death TO the Bourgeoise long live
anarchy" About 200 people were present
at the execution.
The execution OF valiant. the bomb
thrower. was a decided surprise to the
people Of this city. who have for week
past been haunting the neighborhood OF
the Place de la ROuquette IN anticipation
Of Witnessing Vanlants execution.
But late last evening the news spread
throughout Paris in some mysterious man.
ner that valiant was TO be executed, ana
people soon afterward began gathering
about the neighbOrhoOd oi the famous
prison Of la R0uguette. and az o'iocN
this morning, in spite of the fact tnat u
was raining. "a crowd had gathered ana
watched the workmen erecting barricades
across all the streets leading ID he
square
AN the cafes and night resorts ot various
natures I'm the ncghhorhood or me prison
began 10 do good brsiness shotuy ailef
midnight. Shortly before o'clock de-
tachment OF the Garde Repubhcaine ar
rived upon the spot. and the centre OF lne
Place d. Ia Rouquetto was cleared Later
a squadron of mounted Gardes hef"o"-
Gaines arrived on the spot
Monsieur d. Paris Arrives.
Tho euillotine arrived in two large vans
at about 3.30 a. A., aud Monsieur dc
Paris" al. Dicbier. the public eAe'u-
TONER dressed in "a frock coat ana "l-h
hat. was noticed on The spot no an'ui lle
same .imc and the work OF putuh5 lhe
euill0tue together commenced
while the work of erecting me suiio-
tine was in procress ". Diebier informed
the police officers that there seemed %
be less spare than usual in the square.
but the officers replied that the crowd
was kept at the usual distance. 10 Which
A. Diebler replied "Wen never mind'
however. bomb might easily be thfo"h
from the BARRIERS
The police. however. after consultation
determined to take the o1ecuiionefs hlnt'
and tle barriers were ordered To pe
moved backward.
WhHe inis wort, was in progress the
report reached ile group ol neN7pApe.
men thlt President Camot has receiver
several threatening letters asa that tle
,olire were taking precautions % prevent
the possibility of bomb outrage
NJ pieIfsr's son-in-i8w and assistant
fold che r0rorters present that the rN-
e.utionor n0 longer holds both ears of
the condemned mlu as h-s been me
case until recently. preparatory I'D thr
fa ling of ihe blade.
When asked fho reason io- this change.
the assistant said that it was because
the fingers of the public cXecutionef htt
been badly bitten hy Iropmdnn. at h'
time OF the execution ~ that asats in'
who objected To having his ears hril in
the manner described.
IN. Diebier nov leaves the 10 ~
holding the ears 10 one of us assistants.
We don't believe valiant ~ili bite, how
ever
40 Artificial Courage.
The judicial authorities arrived nj the
prison az 6.l5 a. ~. entering Tie eel.
occupied by Valiant. they woke him ana
informed him that his last hour had
arrived
lie turned deadly pale. but he began
dressing with AN the haste which could
be expected. and remarked You see.
was right in saying my sentence Wouio
not be cOmmutcd.'
BUT IL was evident from his manner
that he was considerably disappointed.
Gne OF the officers noticed that his hand
trembled slightly as he put on his
clothes. ana said. Have courage Vail
l8nt."
valiant smiled IN sickly manner
and throwing his head up. replied
Never fear. I viii know how 90 die.
one or the prison officials offered Vail
liant "a large glass of some strong CORDIAL
but valiant gently put IL or one SIDE
SAYING. II have no need Tor aruncia
strength ana despise q man who needs
brandy TO- nerve him % meet his tate
This bearing won him the sympathy OF
everybody present and veteran officer
of the gardes said IN an undertone; "Ihnl
Is not artificial courage
one OF the attendants offered 10 assist
him IN dressing. but he said gently but
firmly. "r need no assistance. thank Nou
ann dressing as quickly as possible. and
will NOT dctain you longer than ! car
help"
In reply 20 "a question as "a whether h'
had any statement 20 make. he besdf
making a strong profession n Anarchy
defending IL M burning words Until n
was gently suggested TO him that sue,
remarks were useless and out OF place.
Twice valiant refused 20 see the pris
on chaplain. saying: Il DO not believe 90
religion. 70 is an a sham. Let those wht
profess relicion give some evidence Of d
by extending helping hand 90 the de.
serving poor This viii do more 90 crush
Anarchy than an tho armies IN th'
world
peGtnt March 20 Hls Death
At exactly I'D 4. NJ. the veteran Office
I'm command of the Gardes Republican,
gave the order % draw swords 500
the black gates OF the prison swung one
and valiant appeared. head erect du
defiant. The crowd was not slow to D.,
iice that 80 chaplain accompanied tn
condemned man. ana Il was said in
loud tone. He dies "a true Anarchist.
Here and there were heard lew ram
cries of "Nise rAnarchie."
But these cries were quickly suppressed
and dead stiffness was resumed as Val.
liant marched onward 10 his death.
When he neared the sulllotine b
glanced AZ the cleaning knife ana che
h. shouted. "Vive iAnarchle
\ momen, later as he was ascendin
The platform steps be shouted. "A moi
les bourgeolsie' death % soclet}).
He had hardly uttered tnfse wits
he was seized and thrown upon the $40
inc nlank io which be- was strapped. an..
b,s head was thrust through me hole
the end Of the scafold. d spring va
touched. AID the shining knife sped down
ward With a swift and nolseless la9F'
ment. and the head of valiant ieH I'M
the basket ~ 81 wdust and an was oFe
AS The body was being carried ava
Ire crowds made q tremendous rush foi
war1 for the eulllo,ine put were ~
e.-.fral hv the troops ami police. wh
co,,oeuaa spectators 20 remain In piac
urtr the gunlotlne had been entirely r.
moved.
Thanks 10 the efforts of the authorize
tbe-. a-as no disorder at the execution
hr, this vas probably due TO The lars
nunsber OF police ard soldiers on han'
o-o ~ The features OF The execution Wa