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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-17
THE THEATERs.

ALcAzAR-"Ance Of Old vincenne.
-cAI1FORNIA-''Mcns Beaucafre' .
COLUMBIA-English Grand Opera.
CENTRAL-''Faust."
-vaudeville. Matinee.
FIscHER's s-vaudeville Matines.
GRAND. o. U"
ORPHEUM-vaude
TIvOLI-Comic ODsra-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
PRICE FIVE CENTS
Made Comfortable.

would like to express my appreciat-
lon' 10 the strangers and visitors of this
CITY, tor their patronage to my boarding
house during their stay here on thei1
way to the inauguration at Washington.
ID. & All were well pleased.
Among some of my guest were some
members OF party of men from Musko
gee, Indian Territory, who had a charter
ed car to convey them to the Inauguration
Ihey were, E. E. McDaniels, railroad
contractor; Messrs: Evans, Trimble.
Plersop, real estate agents and Mr.. Rentie.
Bank Cashier.
1hey were taken to the most important
ana interesting parts of the CITY bv
Messrs: ). Chase and w. Brlse. They
were well pleased with the city and eI-
pressed desire to visit the city again
After returning from their tour over the
city they returned to Washington accom-
panied by Messrs, Chase and Btise
from which place they returned to their
respective bones. Many business men
OF our city expressed their regret for not
being able to meet them.
Yours respectfully,
LEATHIA SMITH,
Proprietress.
Brlnkiey Camden House,
as w. Camden, ST., Baltimore, Md.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
Street-car Collision.

About noon last Wednesday week,
a street-car containing passengers
was at the Broad Street crossing of
the G. & o. r. R., waiting for the
freight-train, which was slowly NOV
ing to get out of the way. Another
street-car got away from the motor
man at 18th and Broad Sts., and
dashed down the almost perpendicu-
lar hillside. Two passengers on the
flying car jumped as it reached the
bottom of the hill and just before
the crash came. They were slightly
injured. The motorman was cut on
the side of the face.
No colored folks were on either of
the cars and therefore none were in
jured. Many of them are yet using
"Shank's mare" that is still walk
ing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

p. p. XII.
To the Subordinate Lodges and
Courts of Richmond and Vicinity:
Greeting:-
Pursuant to the orders of the Su-
preme Chancellor and the mandates
OF the Supreme Lodge, the anniver-
sais of the Order OF knights OF p, III
las and Courts of Calanthe will be
observed Sunday, March 26th. 1905
at the 5th st. Baptist Church at 3
p. NJ.
Each Keeper of Records and Seal
and Register of Deeds will notify
each member of their respective
lodges and courts.
Members of the lodges will as
semble at the Pythian Castle, No.
727 N. Sd ST., at 2 p. M. sharp,
wearing the regalia of the Order.
The Uniform Rank will meet at the
same place and at the same hour.
The members OF the courts will as
semble at the church at 2:3O p. M.
Badges must be obtained from
Mrs. H. f. Thompson, 1O4 w. Jack
son ST., Richmond, Va.
Signed:-
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor.
M. l.. CHILES,
Grand Worthy Register of Deeds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
Il. of =. Notice.

p. p. XII.
To the Subordinate Lodges and
Courts of Richmond and Vicinity:
Greeting:-
Pursuant to the orders of the Su-
preme Chancellor and the mandates
OF the Supreme Lodge, the anniver-
sary of the Order of Knights of Pyth-
las and Courts of Calanthe will be
observed Sunday, March 26th, 1905
at the Fifth st. Baptist Church at 8
p. M.
Each Keeper of Records and Seal
and Register of Deeds will notify
each member of their respective
lodges and courts.
Members of the lodges will assem-
bic at the Pythian Castle, No. 1877
N. Third ST., at 2 p. NJ. sharp, wear
ing the regalia of the Order. The
Uniform Rank will meet at the same
place and at the same hour. The
members of the Courts will assemble
at the church at 2:30 p. M.
Signed
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Grand Chancellor.
THOMAS M. CRUMP.
Grand Keeper of Records G. Seal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va, March II, 1905.
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand Chancel-
lor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E, a.,
A. and A. ($I5o.oo). One Hundred and
Fifty Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Sir Isaiah Christian, who was
member of Blooming Lily Lodge, No. Is
of Richmond, Va.
Signed-REBEcCA CHRISTIAN,
Beneficiary.
Witness-F. l.. LUCAS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

I, Martha f. Byrd do certify that nv
daughter, Ella Byrd was insured in the
American Beneficial Insurance Company
III the Straight Life and Sick Benefit De
partInents and the Company promptly
paid me the sum of $Io6 90. therefore
highly recommend this good, reliable
company to the public.
Signed f. BYRD,
Witnesses:
Mary Byrd,
Maria Byrd,
r. II. Fauntleroy.
During the past week many letters OF
thanks have come to the company ex-
pressing their gratitude of having re-
ceived their claim so promptly. The
following death claims were paid this
week:
Mrs. Sarah Scott. Richmond, Va.
James Harvey, Norfolk, Va; Ella Byrd,
Richmond, Va. Catherine Bolden,
Staunton, Va; Anderson Blackburn,
Alexandria, Va; Alfred Pullam, Danvilfe,
Va /; Bette Daggett, Danville, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

Mr.. Robt. w. Scott of Bos-
ton, Mass, was in this city this
week, visiting his brother, 1. Gar
land Ssott, 626 N. 9th st.
Mrs. Callie D. Brown of N.
Third St., was indisposed last week.
Mr.. Robert Alexander our press
man made a flying trip to Norfolk
Hampton, Phoebus anb Newport
News Va, last sunday He noted
having very pleasant trip
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
Rev. DIR. Shorts Misfortune.

The Queen st. Baptist Church of
Hampton was bur led last Saturday
week, together with two other resi-
dences. 1t is thought that the fire
started in the basement of the
church. The church was valued at
thirty thousand dollars. 1t was one
of the finest edifices in the state. 1t
was insured for eleven thousand dol
lars.
The total loss will approximate
100000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

Austin over and they took charge
OF him up to the time of his
death. He is survived by a wife
and two weeks, old babe. Thus
ended the tragedy.
Dancey shot and killed a married
woman with whom he was staying.
and with whom he admitted he was
intimate. Austin was charged with
criminally assaulting a nine-year-
old colored girl.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

BoDLEY, p. o.. VA, March IA, 1905
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy
Counsellor of the Grand Court of Vir-
ginia, I. o. of Calanthe, ($Ioo.oo) One
Hundred Dollars in payment of the
death claim of Ella Daniel, who was a
member of Fulton Court, No. 244 of
Richmond, Va.
Signed,-LoUIs DANIEL,
Beneficiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
DIR. Alderman to Lecture.

The Richmond Education Associa.
ton Will have lecture on March "a.
1905, from DIR. Alderman, President Of
the University of Virginia, at the Acad-
eny OF Music. at $50 O'Clock p. NJ. ON
TINS occasion the second gallery will be
reserved for those colored people who
VIII be interested in this movement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
THE POLICY PLAYERS.
40 Colored Artists.

True Reformer's Hall. March "a "A,
as. Saturday, Matinee. Return en-
gagement of THE Policy Players 40
famous c1lored artists.
- Diarch 23ra benefit Capital City Lodge,
No. II, Elks. March "a. benefit Rich
mond Hospital. Saturday Matinee, bene-
fit Friends Orphan Asylum March 25,
benefit Old Folks Home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

adjusting his clothing.
Austin left them and came over
to the Editor. He shook his
hand. There was no fear on his
countenance now.
GOD HAD HEARD HIM.
Said he, SCI got upon my bed at
half past four and 1 sent my
cries to God and he heard me.
Yesterday, 1 was weak and fever
ish. / haven't ate anything for
two or three days. Now / am all
right. Meet me-" he remarked as
he shook our hand for the last
time. He shook the hand of one
of his white acquaintances.
THE AMBULANCE SURGEONS.
The Catholic choristers commenc-
ed to sing again. while Dancey and
his two spiritual advisers were bow
ed in prayer. The ambulance sur
geons, headed by DIR. Leonard arriv-
ed at about 6 o'clock. 1t was
noticeable fact that when Rev.
Stokes and Rev. Burrell sang, the
prisoners in the other cells would
join in, but when the Catholics
sang, they were silent.
A BREAK IN THE SERVICES.
"I would not live Away" sang
the ministers. Here the Catholic
choristers, led by the priest broke
in, singing as though their lives
depended on it. The effect was the
same as that of two choirs singing
in the same room at the same time.
A miserable discord was the result.
Both sides sang as though the 9TH
er was five blocks away. The
Catholics stopped first and Rev.
Stokes and Rev. Burrell continued
their anthem. It was the first
sign of a break in the religious
part of the programme, but neither
side seemed conscious of the pres
ence of the other.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
Photographic Studio.

Mr. George o. Brown, formerly of the
Old Dominion Gallery, wishes his friends
and the public generally to know that he
has opened frst-class Photograph Stu
dio at 6o3 N. end Street, and is prepared
to give them the highest class portraits,
life, size, pastels or crayons, and out
door view work at the most reasonable
prices. 1 mo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
LADIES

Obtain a lovely skin and beautiful
hair by using my recipes, rs cents each.
(coin) Ready made lotions are usually
poisonous.
r. A. LOWERS,
COS Street,
at Sparrow's Point, Md.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
THOSE TERRIFYING DEATH
WARRANTS.

There was an ominoas silence
1t was near the hour OF execution
which had been set for 6:l5 Sher-
III Simon Solomon appeared with
the death warrants. He came first
to Austin. The condemned man
stepped nimbly to the bars and ev-
en- took up q candle and placed
it where the light from '.would en-
able the sheriff to see Ter to read
this missive of death,
BOTH MEN, PRAYING.
This duty performed 3she sher-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

iff went to Dancey and read a sim
liar document. This time the cleo
trio light answered the purpose
The sheriff retired and Dancey re-
turned to his bed-table again. He
was praying now. Austin kneeled
at his bed and Father Murphy
prayed feeEngly with him. 1t was
a distressing scene. Hold the
crucifix in your hand, Eddy. 1t is
the image of Christ. Only a few
moment now. Look to him." said
the priest.
Dancey was still praying. His
lips moved, but not a sound escap-
ed His right hand moved nervous
ly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
The Brinkley House, 225 w. Camden
Street.

BOARDING AND LODGING Established 80
years ago Has re-opened. The rooms are
well furnished ind heated First class dining
service obtained IL desired. Special atteu ton
paid to transient people. Persons desiring
rooms during the inauguration may obtain
them by writing to LEATHIA SMITH
225 W. Camden st., near g. o Station,
Baltimore, Md.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

Little Herbert L. Granton who
has been sick at IoI5 st. Peter ST.. rs
still improving.
MIR. Alexander Hughes of Spring
field, Mass. was in the city last week
and called on us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

All P. c., K. of P. are requested to-
meet at Pythian Castle, Sunday, March
18TH, 1905. (5II N. Third ST. at $50
sharp.
j. CARTER, d. d. G. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
GIVING CONSOLATION.

He recognized us as we stood on
the other side of the iron bars.
Father Hannigan was speaking to
him in the soft, low musical voice
of Catholic priest and he nod
ded acquiescence. Father Camp
was in the meantime conducting
the services in Latin, while on the
outside and in the doorway, the
kneeling choristers sang the hymns
of the church.
On the floor was a Smyrna rug.
The altar was decorated with
white roses, one of these was subse-
quently worn by Austin to the gal
lows. The golden goblet contain
ed the holy sacrament of the Ro-
man Catholic Church. A bell was
rung or jingled at intervals. Aus
tin was permitted to sit on a
chair for a brief interval and then
down on his knees he went again.
ALONE WITH HIS GOD.
The heavy, sonorous voice of
Father Hannigan was heard as he
read the prayer Of the church. All
were kneeling now. Austin joined
in the services. In the next cell or
cage, Peter Dancey, all alone was
down on his knees praying inward
ly, for not a sound came to the
ears of the watchers and listeners
on the outside. Jesus, Lover of
My Soul was sung by the chorist-
ers and the sisters. 1t was as yet
dark on the outside, and the omi
nous looking death-trap loomed up
grimly in the Jail yard.
THE HOLY SACRAMENT.
After the priest had taken OF the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
DANCEY NERVOUS.

He tapped the iron bed-slead
again and again. Neither of the
condemned men were shackled in
any way. Rev. Burrell was speak
ing to Dancey. He got up and
took bite of apple. He could
not swallow it. He said he want
ed a smoke. He took up his pipe
and kind-hearted reporter fur
nished him with tobacco. We
struck a match and gave him a light
admonishing him to hurry up as he
had but a few moments now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
WANTED BREAKFAST.

AS a matter Of fact, the Deputy
Sheriff was Handwriting Austin then
preparatory to leading him to the
gallows. az haven't had any
breakfast yet" said he. Rev. Bur-
rell informed the sheriff and all ar
rangements were suspended for the
time being. This delayed the exc
cution about fifteen minutes. Sher-
iff Solomon came and said he was
very sorry about the matter. He
would get the breakfast at once.
He asked him what he wanted.
Dancey said, he wanted some eggs.
How do you want them cooked?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
YOU'RE ALL RIGHT, EDDY {"

The Catholic priests were not
idle. They were around Austin
administering to his spiritual and
earthly wants. They were whisper
ing words of consolation in his ears.
Swing low, sweet chariot" sang
the Baptist ministers. They SEEM
ed never to tire.
You're all right, Eddy" was
the constant assurance given Aus
tin by the Catholic priests. He
now seemed to be reassured and
confident.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
AN oMINous SOUND.

81 feel like going csi," sang the
ministers. Their lungs seemed
never to tire. Dancey's lips moved
as he read the Scriptures. Then
came an awful rumbling as the
heavy iron cell doors were slam
med, the prisoners in he Jail being
locked in during the execution. 1t
sounded like the rumbling of dis
tant artillery, but it had no effect
on the condemned men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
LED THE SINGING.

AS the sheriff disappeared, Dan
cey took up the song-book and
sang, "Oh, how love Jesus,"
The ministers joined in. Previous
to this, he had been very nervous.
walking backward and forward.
He was composed now and his re-
ligious fervor increased every mo-
ment. How much of this" asked
white reporter, ''is chargeable
to low bar-rooms and whiskey?"
Sheriff Solomon and Deputy NJ. J.
Ferriter were much worried over
the fact that breakfast had not been
served to Dancey and it was ex-
planned that it was because that it
was understood that he had said
that he did not want any breakfast.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

which he used as a table. On this
he had his Bible open before him.
He was reading by the light of a
candle. His features bore he cast
of death. No smile illumined his
countenance. He was making use
of every spare moment. Back of
him and slightly to one side stood
Rev. Scott c. Burrell and Rev. w.
II. Stokes. In the adjoining cell,
the Catholic sisters were entertain
ing and with smiles bidding Austin
a last farewell
THE PRIESTS BLESSING
For the first time during that
dreadful morning Austin smiled.
"All the way, my Saviour leads me"
sang Rev. Burrell and Rev. Stokes
in the cell adjoining. The priests
placed around Austin's neck a
black cord, to which was attached
an emblem, showing the bleeding
heart. Father Murphy was now
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

Soft boiled or any way" was the
reply.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

1t was ten minutes to five o'clock
when we reached the Benrico coun-
ty Jail last Thursday morning, 10th
inst. Outside of the gloomy struc-
ture, all was as silent as the grave.
So far as appearances showed, it
might have been o'clock in the
morning. Not a sound could be
heard. The walk-way entrance to
the Jail was as dark as midnight.
A glimmer of light could be seen
from one of the upstairs windows
and then a ray shone from the
jailer's Office. This was all. A
tap upon the door brought a re-
sponse. The door opened cautious
ly and the familiar, but solemn face
of Sheriff Simon Solomon greeted
the Editor.
A SOLEMN SCENE.
He was admitted and the door
was locked again. Inside, the door
of the Jail stood open. Passing
through it and around to the rear
of the cages where the condemned
men were confined, a scene met our
gaze, which was grim and realistic.
Two Catholic sisters or nuns, clad
in the vestments of their Order,
were on their knees singing mourn
ful dirges. In the rear of them,
but kneeling were FIVE colored men.
THE DREADFUL MONSTER.
They held lighted candles, which
enabled them to read the selections
before them, The sight was one
long to be remembered. On either
side were the cell doors, behind
rested the prisoners. For several
moments, we fingered and then
passed around to the other side.
There sat Peter Dancey in the cell
to the left.
He was alone and was clad only in
his under-clothes. BY the light of
a candle, he was reading the Scrip
lures. We did not disturb him.
Three white men were there also,
gazing intently on the scene in Aus
tins apartments, where Father
Charles f. Hannigan, the priest in
charge of st. Joseph's Colored
Catholic Church was conducting
the services.
AUSTIN WAS KNEELING.
An altar had been hastily pre-
pared. On it were two candles.
In the center was a golden crucifiX,
and in front of this was a golden
goblet. Father Camp, who is
Father Hannigan's assistant was
conducting the mass. On his
knees was Edward Austin, his
swarthy countenance and neat ap-
pearance forming a strange con-
trast to his surroundings. He was
attired in a neat suit of black cloth.
1t was new and seemed to be in ac-
cord more with an entertainment
than with a funeral. In his hand,
Austin held a crucifiX, the image of
the bleeding Saviour on the cross.
He seemed to be somewhat daZed
and he cast a bewildered look to-
wards the PLANETS representa-
tive
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
ENJOYED A CIGAR.
THE LAST SIESTA.

Father Hannigan struck match
and held it while Austin rolled the
cigar around in his mouth and took
long Whit, with evident satisfac-
tion. 1t was then twenty minutes
to six o'clock and Rev. w. II.
Stokes led the hymn in Dancey's
cell. There is not a friend like
the lowly Jesus" In the meantime
clouds of smoke were ascending in
the adjoining cell, where Austin
was putting away with evident rel
ish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
NO APPETITE FOR BREAKFAST.

Dancey walked backward and
forward and then he spoke to the
men at the door. He took another
bite of apple. Breakfast was
served at 6:35 A. NJ. He sat down
as though he intended to make a
good meal of it. He ate only the
part of one egg and drank of the
coffee sparingly. 1t took him only
a few moments to announce that he
was through and was ready. Depu-
ty Ferriter hand-cuffed him as tend
erly as possible. The hands were
held in front of him. A few mo-
ments later the same service was
performed for Austin.
THE MARCH TO THE GALLows.
Then began the march to the gall
lows. Deputy Sheriff Ferriter led
the way. Following him were Rev.
S. c. Burrell, Peter Dancey, Edward
Austin, Rev. w. II. Stokes, A M,
and Father Hannigan. Dancey was
placed on the gallows to the right,
but not on the trap-door. Austin
was led directly TO the trap-door
w..Sk The coosS dangling oves his
head. Father Hannigan was ex-
horting him and holding up the cru
cifix.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
FACING ETERNITY

Dancey sat in a chair at a bed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
A MINISTER'S PREDICTION.

Rev. Burrell read the Scriptures,
while Dancey stood to his right.
He then offered a fervent prayer.
Rev. w. II. Stokes, A. M, then
spoke. He was glad to know that
Dancey was happy in Jesus. "Just
little while"' said he, land you
will be in the kingdom of God,
where 1 too shall meet you. l am
reminded of the hymn, Dancey,
that you like so well, ooh, how
love Jesus!" A few verses of the
hymn were sung.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
A GRUEsoME SIGHT.

They presented a gruesome sight
as they lay side by side on the
granolithic jail-yard. Funeral Di-
rector Bliley's wagon was at the gate
and to this they were removed.
1t was not long before they were
in the dissecting room Of the medi-
cal colleges. The drop was sprung
at twelve minutes to seven and
within ten minutes, both men had
been pronounced dead.
FEW CoLoRED PEOPLE THERE.
Save the two ministers. there were
no prominent colored men present
at the hanging. Both men were
baptized by Rev. Stokes and Rev.
Burrell several weeks ago, but f.
naily the Roman Catholics won
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
THE IMAGE OF JESUS.

In the meantime, Father Hanni-
gan was shaking the crucifix before
Austin's eyes, and talking to him.
Austin was nodding acquiescence.
The ministers then shook hands
with the condemned men, al
though the hands of the prisoners
were manacled. No sight was
more remarkable and picturesque
than when upon the suggestion of
Father Hannigan, they shook ma
nacled hands with each other.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
ALONE WITH HIS GOD.

After the priest had taken of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18

adjusting his clothing.
Austin left them and came over
to the Editor He shook his
hand. There was no fear on his
countenance now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-03-18
SHOT THROUGH THE TRAP
DOOR.

Dancey's lips moved in prayer.
Deputy M. j. Ferriter was binding
the prisoners, assisted by a Deputy.
The black cap was placed over the
heads of the men, shutting the light
from their gaze forever. A mo-
ment later and the nooses were al
SO adjusted. A pull on a string, the
dropping of piece of brass, a pull
of the rope which held the upright
support of the trap-door, a heavy,
dull, sickening thud and the two
shot below the level of the gallows.
DIED QUICKLY.
One was motionless. 1t was the
form of Austin. Death with him
had been instantaneous. With
Dancey, it was different. The
rope slipped and he died of strang-
ulation. Still, there was but a
slight motion, an effort to raise the
other part of his body to a level
of his neck. His body swayed
slightly and then a few quivers and
all was over. A white physician
threw his arms around the body
and held his head to his heart in
order to detect the movement there
of. 1t was but a few moments af-
terwards that both were pronounc-
ed dead. Two men lifted up the
bodies first the one and then the
other and the rope was united
from above and then the bodies
were lowered.