New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
MAYHEM PUT TO DEATH.
HE PROTESTED HIS INNOCENCE TO THE Last
AND ACCUSED ANOTHER NEGRo-LAw-
yERs INCLINED TO BELIEVE HIM

HE PROTESTED HIS INNOCENCE TO THE LA9f
AND ACCUSED ANOTHER NEGRo-L.Aw-
YERs INCLINED TO BELIEVE HIM
The execution Of Arthur Mayhem, twenty-seyen
years 3D. In the electric chair at Sing Sing yes,er-
day morning was one OF the most successful ever
held there, the man dying without pain.
He had been visited in his cell by his wife Just
before the time set for the execution, II O'clock
and they had an affecting interview. She Is
woman of a good deal OF strength OF character. and
In the opinion Of the Warden had a good influence
on him. When she left, Fathers John b. Creeden
and Mcguire. OF St. Augustines Roman Catholic
Church. took him in charge and prepared him for
the final scene. Before the visit OF his wife he had
been quite obstinate and threatened resist being
led from his cell but he the deathroom
quietly.
When he reached the chair Mayhem he,ltated.
and State Detective Jackson, Superintendent of the
Guard Cou.try and Keepers Mcneil, Durkin, Deeley
and Mullen took hold of him and pushed him into
the chair and then strapped him in. While this
being done Mayhem began talking rapidly. He
said Gentlemen l am not guilty; say I'm not
guilty. Frank Albertson is the guilty man, so Is
John Wayne, they both the guilty men. Good
by, gentlemen. Don't choke me Ohis as they were
adjusting the mask). Jesus have mercy on me-
God have mercy on me. | have got 10 go now.
see the Sheriff there now he knows am innocent.
God have mercy on Governor Black Goodby War
den: goodby all. Jesus have mercy on me-"
Then the current turned on and MayhtW
| stiffened out every muscle becoming rigid under
the shock OF 500 volts. This kept on for about
| a minute when 1t reduced TO 80 and then in
half minute returned again to the full force where
| il kept for few seconds, when 1t was turned
| off,
| Or. r. 7. Irvine. the prison physician examined
| him and declared him dead.
The crime for which Mayhem paid the death pen.
atty occurred shortly after IL o'clock on SATURDAY
night March @ in the village sSeS of yaaEs Sd
one Of the oldest ctizeas Of the village VINO Was
| known TO carry a large sum or money Always WIZ
| him. was the victim Mayhem ana Jonn MAyns,
for completely in the murder, knew this The repu.
| tation of he two was bad. A rev days alter ,nc
| murder a pipe which was known 10 DE W ayne
was found near the scene OF the muruer. ny ma'
| lilo was taken into custody and closely questioned.
| He said that he and Mayhem were togetner on 'av
| saturday night Powell was killed. Then Maynew
| was arrested. blackjack was iounar +, con.
| tanned a stone, ana IL was wrapped w w a.
stocking witness testified that she mao sn, 81 a,
nair OF silk stockings to Mrs. Mayhem" anu M, ..'. -
| the one found was exactly like the pair s'is saw"
Mrs. Mayhem. ., ~, M,vhew I'm
Frank Albertson, who was accused py MssWWe ayna
his diving breath OF being implicated ~I W. assn
In m. murder OF Powell. has never os Ts,,on"
mentioned in connection with the crime nnn
ar The trial showed that only two men s , Stn,
cerned I'm the crime. Several LAWYERS az s msn's
Yesterday taking into CONSIDER aiVuN avnes con.
strong protestation OF Innocence n ,st in Powers
session that Mayhew was not ifnpliea.eu !" ot,er All
murder expressed the fear ina. pr ip,h,er,son
Wavbew may have been mistaken LOT ,io. ubn he.
Ihore are not many people III REM ,i,h ira
lleve that Albertson had any 'n mutation He u
| murder He bears good repu,auo IN and so
, u, % he a ouiet and inofensiVe man. ane, ~.
kio"n ~. authorities know, has never uone -"
hing ont OF the way that would cause MS "'''