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realized, only few newspaper men being
added to the regular population. The muir
derers. Armstead Taylor and John Alfred
Brown, were scarcely more disturbed than
the other inhabitants. Both ate hearty sup
perS last night. Taylor selected ice cream
and cake and canteloupe for his menu. and
Brown chose beefsteak and hot rolls. After
the meal Brown was engaged in spiritual
conversation with Rev. Fathers Coleman of
Frederick and Cunnane of Rockville. He
went to confession, and at 10 O'Clock the
priests departed. For two hours later Mrs.
Connel, the wife of the jailer sang hymns
with the men, and they both appeared
cheerful under the influence of the music.
At midnight both men went to sleep and
in five minutes were snoring soundly
Brown awoke at o'clock and engaged in
prayer for quarter of an hour, when he
again went to sleep for an hour. and then
arose and dressed About o'clock the
priests arrived. Father Cunnane remaining
an hour and Father Coleman continuing
with Brown, who was apparently more
cheerful than ever.
He said to Mrs. Connell that he was
ready to die, but would die innocent
man. Both he and Taylor ate hearty
breakfasts of ham and eggs, hot rolls and
fried potatoes. Taylor smoked cigar be-
fore the meal. In reply to question from
Jafer Cornell to how he felt, Taylor
replied 'First-rate.' He declined, how
ever, 10 say anything ABOUT MS CRIME
Browns Innocence Declared.
1t was understood that Taylor. in his con-
fession to Rev. Howard England and Rev.
Osborne Ingle yesterday evening. declared
that Brown was innocent and had no con-
necton with the murder. but he declined
to make affidavit to this effect and
would not repeat to Sheriff Thompson or
Jaier Connell what he had told the min
listers.
All sorts of rumors were in circulation
this morning as to the probability of Gov
LowndeS granting a respite to Brown but
this gossip had no effect on Sheriff Thomp-
son, who continued to prepare for the
double execution. final tcs: of the scat
fold and it's double drop was made at s
O'Clock this morning, two sacks of sand
weighing 200 pounds each being used. The
test was perfectly satisfactory.
About this hour the town began to fill
up and a drizzling rain commenced falling.
A crowd began to congresate early i'll the
vicinity of the Jail, and the trees from
which peep over the high fence surround
ing the Jail yard. where the execution was
t. take place could be had were climbed
by boys, and big men, too who sought
roosting places in their branches.
Among the visitors who came in during
the morning to witness the execution were
Sheriff Robey of Prince Georges county,
Revel of Anne Arundel, Lieutenant John r.
Kelley of Washington. together with Det9c-
tive Burroughs and Policemen Lintler, Con-
ner Gftson Garrett Ford and Hewlett.
The cells occupied by Taylor and Brown
overlook the Jail yard, and they were able
to see. if they desired. the preparations be-
ing made to end their existence
Browns cell was the same that Sidney
Randolph occupied and from which he was
taken out to be lynched the night of July
g. 1896.
RumOrs of n Respite.
During the morning it was learned that
Father Coleman had telegraphed during
the night to Judge McSherry at Frederick,
that he was certain Brown was innocent
and asking the judge to join in a request
to the governor to respite the man for fur
ther investigation. When telegram was
received by Judge Henderson shortly be
fore o o'clock it was quickly rumnred that
a respite would be granted. 1t developed
however, that the telegram to Judge Hen
derson was a message from William Bet
of Chicago. who had been working Jealous
ly to save Brown. who was formerly own
ed by Belt. stating that the sender would
arrive in Rockville on the first train from
Washington.
To add to the completely of the situation
Taylor was said to have declared this
morning that Brown was the cause of his
crime. had urged him to it and had par
in the killing of the victims.
Summary Measures Considered.
The crowds which began to gather in
numbers became acquainted
with the possibility of Browns respite, and
the discussion took on a grave phase, as
every man in the gathering felt certain
Brown guilty, the general opinion be-
ing that Taylor had been really tool in
his hands
1t was not long before a very determined
sentiment evident that If Brown was
granted a respite there would be summary
measures taken before midnight to make
him follow Taylor.
This determination was increased when
it was learned that Rev. Howard England
and Rev Osborne Ingle had received a
telegram from Judge Motter of Frederick
stating that he was willing to join Judge
Henderson in a request to Gov. LowndeS
for stay of execution in Browns behalf.
The fact that Judge Motter was not one
of the trial Judges was commented on and
the decision of Judge Henderson, who with
Judge McSherry presided at the trials of
Taylor and Brown, was eagerly awaited.
II prompt and conclusive. Judge Hen
derson declined positively to join in any
request to the governor.
To clinch this decision a telegram was
received by Father Coleman in reply to the
one he sent last night to Judge McSherry,
requesting his aid in securing a respite for
Brown.
confidence in the statements alleged to
have been made by Taylor or Brown. Il
believe Brown ought to be hung. Justice
should not be obstructed.' This swept
III
d respite. and the crowd displayed great
satisfaction and relief. especially those of
it who realized that any Interference would
certainly lead to another lawleSs execution
in Montgomery county, and an additional
stigma on the fair name of the county, SO
often unfortunately blemished in this way
heretofore.
Story of the Crime.
The story of the crime for which Taylor
and Brown We're convicted is as follows: In
their home in the village of Slidell, near
Boyds station, Montgomery county. Md.
the morning of May IL, 1899, Louis Rosen-
stein and his young wife Dora were found
in an unconscious condition. Rosenstein
was a merchant, and there were evidences
about his store room connected with his
dwelling that his injuries We're inflicted by
some one intent upon robbery. Mrs. Rosen-
stein was found in room in the second
story of the building. Their injuries plainly
indicated that some blunt instrument had
been used in the attack upon them. Their
heads were shockingly battered and crush
ed
In the afternoon of May II the unfor-
tunate Rosensteins were taken to the Mary
land University Hospital in Baltimore. Mr.
Rosenstein died the following day. and
Mrs. Rosenstein several days later. Neither
recovered consciousness.