The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-13

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phystctsns and six laymen- Twelve others were
pecial deputy sherifs sworn in for the occa-
zion, among whom were three doctors.
ClAwSon's last night passed with no disturbing
Incident. About 10 O'Clock he prepared for BED.
TIE death watch was kept by Firman Lorrte.
who sat the night through Just outside Claw
sons cell. When he was ready to retire Claw
son sat down on the edge Of his iron cot, and by
the light Of the incandescent lamp that hung in
frunt Of the cell door he read a chapter from his
Bible. When he had finished he put tho Bible
ABIDE, and sat still for some time. Then. getting
NJ. he walked to the door Of his cell and said:
You're awake, I suppose, Mr.. Lorrief'
"oh. yes, Elmer. I'm awake. Do you want
snethingr
O no! Idon't want anything. But I was
Just thinking. Mr.. Lorrie, that I'd like to know
aIot moro n I do. never knew how nice 1t IL
to know things until I was put in jail. could
hardly read when I came here and couldn't write
At all. Now I can read and write some. too.
Then nobody ever told me anything about God
and heaven and how wicked I was I know
row. though. and If I'd only known before, I
guess I wouldn't a-been here"
We'll, now that you've learned so many things
and have heard about heaven, are you ready TO
20 there. Elmer r. asked Lorrie.
-oh, yes. I'm ready TO go, Mr.. Lorrie. Heaven
mnst be q beautiful place Can you sing. Mr..
L0rr.ef'
Not much, Elmer. but you can Do you
want TO sing something r
If you'll help ne out with It IN try to sing
that hymn Mr.. Winner talked to ms about.
Jesus, Lover OF Ny Soul think that's beau
Gful- You know Ii, Mr.. Lorrie."
Tho keeper said he'd heard Il, and imme-
dtately the boy. in q clear alto voice. began:
Jesus. lover OF my soul,
Let me TO thy bosom n.y..
While the nearer waters roll.
While the tempest still 70 high:
III, Iss, me- T.: Q ny s = LOO hide:
Safe into the haven guide.
O. recsive my soul at Last
The keeper had maintained q kind Of bass 40
StsnIa was ended Ciawson said:
MI: Lorrfe, the next verse Is better than that
one. II gfTss q fellow that don't feel Just right
an awful big boost. Let's sing that" and he
started:
otaer refuge have I none;
Hang nj helpless soul on Thee:
Lesys, oh! Leave me not aloneI
SIN support and comfort mo.
An my hslp from The I bring:
Cover my dsfenceteas head
With the shadow OF Thy wing.
Don't that make you feel better. Mr.. Lorriei
Gthtnk that's grand. Now I guess in go to bed.
I'm beginning TO feel sleepy
y tudJ III LAO Lurnen AROUND AND, kneGl-
ing down By his cot, began to pray, The prayer
S Sss t the , simple - Now ! Iay me that most 6a-
A. the end OF the verse he added:
And, dear Jesus, forgive all my enemies.
S!sss mother and brothers and sister and sheriff
ne Fam and tS me how to be good; Amen"
HhArdly more than a dozen hours would be in
~ comm. climbed into bed. pulled the covers up
GeeUlQR AZ ayrRAfIy M n tired child doAa aPtar
the days play. And so he slept the whole night
through AT $40 o'clock yesterday morning
sleeping that the keeper, had some dificulty in
S sU,S,na I him 2 Finally he got uR and dressed.
black cutaway suit. A bunch OF old. fashioned
bring flowers was pinned to the left lapel OF his
a $50 o'clock his breakfast was served.
1of the hrst time since his imprisonment he ate
tteels g Meehan, the boys counsel, called. He
iound the lad much depressed. AS the last
'' sfts' true sas Oe Mf. 's ass;S S.a"' "a r sssssf 90 to
Prison than down there indicating the execu-
SSq bro9ml but I'm ready to go. and I won't DO
The witnessed to the execution had gathered
IN execution room. which is directly under
SsIa b; beard 81 the condemned few minutes
!Dssssion 70 the seafold started and at ati io:oa 5f Il
EHseaed The execution room; Hangman Van
=. r name es irs.' G 1ClIowsd , sy s shs5tr WICK x
. n; sides. On either side Of The Boy
a. saTed q keeper. to support him, should sup
soweyer. that Clawson approached the scanold,
Tough with a slight palIor on his face. Back OF
q winner ah nas . ipiFi ks1. e. SSvi f. b. sh aa Rev P TS:y
a. a. been with him since about O'Clock. Just be-
~ ne march TO the scafrold began. Clawson
fd sos ssiifT Know shg g1 I tiil:i i. Hods Ct Be s s1ss sSi
S1ethlns told me to do 1t. I'm sorry for IL now,
n.y. ~ We made my peace with God. and I'm not
ne walked straight up to the scanold and took
= ~ aead from the cnntre of the crossbeam. Just
ntSasinS low over the village, after the rain OF
~ haisht before, broke a little, and q ray of sun
iOo% cane through a grated window of the
~ 4 moment later the whistle OF q robin,
EaSSHssaa n a lilac bush near the jail, was heard.
Imile on Do III. up for 2 moment: and there was
Isie heard Sheriff wyckon say:
k.oa4 = Ciawson, have you anything to say
~ tss by looked down at the floor and then at
ssSSoertn. Then he said:
wlyS p ar; haven't anything much to say, |
iS5 Winner and Mt. Steele and MI. Meehsn Tor
Fl sss ssS,6er and lister. ! hope Il iii meet you ali
Urns sherifr stepped to one side, Van Hise
Dc SSoT coward, pulled down the black cap over
tS1io,a,aNdh me rope connected with the weight,
Y RsSss.sd the moose under the left ear, and pulled
M sis sRt' s sJits AZ So The weight &. bodv .ho,
dnHd me moose slipped around under the
Ksc.t a. Tie body hung there the rattle In the
[srsied to death: Three minutes later the
SSt sissr iSs Weight ii. sEs Sods va iswsTsd