Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
A DOUBLE EXECUTION.
Two Men Die On The Same Gallows---Sad
Times At The Henrico County Jail.
BAPTISTS and ROMAN CATHOLICS AT THE PRISON.
NO HITCH GREAT SENsAT TON.
NO HITCH IN TRAGEDY-THE GREAT SENsA TON

golden goblet himself, having mix
ed up what appeared to be a white
waxen wafer, he gave a small wax
en- wafer to Austin and told him to
eat it. During all of this time Aus
tin was down on his knees holding
the crucifix.
'Mr. Mitchell, give me a chew of
tobacco" sounded out of the gloom.
1t was one of the prisoners in the
cell to the right of Austin. They
were crowded in there temporarily.
Despite the death-like surroundings
this prisoner was looking out for
his own comfort. During the exer-
cises, Austin's lips moved. He was
praying.
SHROUDING DANCEY.
II was now seventeen minutes after
five o'clock and Father Camp was
disrobing to the extent of taking off
his white vestments. Rev. w. H.
Stokes, A. NJ, pastor of the Ebene-
ger Baptist Church and Rev. S. C.
Burrell entered the Jail 1t was
Dancey's turn now. They were ad-
mitted to the cell and few mo-
ments later were engaged in dress
ing him or rather shrouding him
for the solemn occasion, in which
he was the central agu-e. It was
not long before he was neatly attir-
ed. He had shaken hands with us
and he was soon seated at his bed,
which assumed the appearance of
a table. Before him laid the BIZ
BILE.
; NEARER MY GOD TO THEE"
In the cell adjoining arose the
solemn tones of the hymns being
sung by the Roman Catholics.
They were dirges for the repose of
a dead mans soul. AS the words
Nearer My God to Thee" sounded
through the gloomy corridors, there
was a death-like silence. Then the
tall Catholic priest advanced and
placed his arm around the neck of
the kneeling Austin, patting him on
the cheek, as he did so. 1t was an
impressive scene.
A HEARTY BREAKFAST.
1t was half past five o'clock when
breakfast was brought in to Austin
! by the Catholic sisters. 1t was
placed on the altar. Take eatings
like a good boy, Eddy" said Father
= dhS lnS SOOQ eat
ings. Take plenty of time. Take
cup Of coffee" he continued.
Father Hannigan, at this point,
handed a portion of a candle to the
Editor, in order that he might bet
ter see to write in his notebook.
you want little sugar, Eddy"
remarked Father Camp. Bring
the sugar. Eat a good meal, Ed
dy, said Father Hannigan. He
has ravenous appetite" said he.
1t seemed so, for Austin took a
large bite of the ham sandwich,
that had been placed before him.
He took a draught of the coffee and
| seemed to enjoy it.
NO MISERY IN THE STOMACH.
'I am glad that misery in your
stomach is gone," said Father Han
nigan. On the waiter were tempt
ing apples One of these was deft-
ly cut in two and this constituted
Austin's dessert. Austin was eat
ing now just as though he was
about to take long, earthly jour
ney. Father Hannigan smiled as
he said to US, We've got to send
out and get some more eating
ENJOYED A CIGAR.
He turned to Austin again,
Want any more coffee, Eddy?"
Just a little bit more," was the
response of Father Murphy, who
was nearest to the prisoner. want
a cigar?" asked Father Hannigan.
An affirmative response brought
forth the weed. Eyes, he wants a see
gar" (cigar) was Father Hanni-
gan's final remark. ''Take a piece
of apple. 1t will act as dessert"
Austin ate the apple and at this
moment seemed well satisfied.
THE LAST SIESTA.
Father Hannigan struck a match
and held it while Austin rolled the
cigar around in his mouth and took
long Whit, with evident satisfac-
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