Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Visitors Barred
 Al State Prison
RICHESON'S PRESENCE MAKES
 THIS NECESSARY,
EXPECTED TO SEE HIM
His Transfer to Death House Followed by CIamor to Be Shown Over Insti- . tution-No Report from Alienists.

Avis Linnell From the time of his re- moval yesterday from the Charles street jail to the death house in the prison, the former clergyman, who is under sentence to be electrocuted next week, has preserved the calmest de- meanor and submitted to the rigor of prison discipline with perfect com posture.
 A Puzzle to His Guards.
 In view of the fact that Richesen is known to be of a highly emotional and nervous nature, his self possession is a puzzle to his guards and the authori- ties, As the reports of the alienists employed by Governor Floss have not yet been filed and his case has not been submitted to the executive coun- ell, those who are watching the pris- oner believe that he may still hold some hope of reprieve or communication, Again, he may have become resigned to his fate and stand ready to die in expiatiOn of his crime. Which view is sustaining him is a question no one seems able to answer.
 Called for Books from Library
 Richesen's stay at Charlestown thus far has been marked by a sphinX-like attitude regarding his case. The only request which he has made which might have significance was a call late today for some books from the library These the chaplain procured from the prison library and carried in to the prisoner. He declined to give the titles of the volumes. The daily papers were also supplied to the prisoner.
 Alienists' Reports Not Filed.
 The information was given out iron the governors office tonight that the reports of the three alienists Doctors Stedman, Frost and Futile, had no been filed with the governor, and tha further he had not been able to form | any decision as to whether he would l make a recommendation to the counci | for clemency, The council met today l following it's usual custom, but tht l Richeson matter was not brought up. William A. Morse, counsel for Riche l son, who visited him at the prison to- day, saidi
 Lawyer Morse Still Hopeful.
 'The case stands just as 1t did yes terday morning, except that in carry l ing out the decree of the law a physi | cal step has been taken by the trans 1 fer of the prisoner from the ChaFle l street jail to the state prison. To m ! can be reprieved just as easily in pris on as in Jail, if the governor says tn word. That word depends upon tn i report that is to come, and until it ha been made and digested by the gover l nor, Richeson Is no better and n l worse off than he has been for sev eral days. Personally, I believe tha Governor Foss will refer this petitio 1 to the council. for I cannot understan how three such noted specialists ca fail to adjudge Richeson irrespOnsibl after the very thorough examinatio they have made, of him.
 Visiting Privileges Suspended.
 The presence of Richeson in tn death house at the Charlestown stat prison, and the coming electrocutio of two other prisoners within the mex two weeks, led Warden Bridges toda to order Q suspension of all visitin privileges in the prison for the nez three weeks.
 l Richeson's removal to the priso from the Charles street jail yesterda was followed almost immediately b the appearance of many persons /wh | expressed a desire to be shown ove the institution. Not a few apparent had the mistaken idea that by such i1 spectiOn they would have an oppol tunity of seeing the prisoner now mos in the public eye,
 Law Regarding Visitors.
 The law expressly stipulates, how ever, Eno may see a prisoner undo sentence of death awaiting his execJ tion. Such are the prison officials, minister selected by the prisoner ar the warden, and members of the fami of the condemned identified to the sa
 isfaotion of the warden. Among u officials are included the prison chaI lain and the prison physician. Electric Chair Freshly Vanished
 When Richeson entered the house
 death at Charlestown yesterday l : found an interior as immaculate as u home of the neatest of housekeepe
 after a spring cleaning. Within u
 past few weeks the entire building h,
 been repaired. A new roof and ne !, boors were among the renovation
 while the whole interior was new |, painted in white. Although a seemi1 = mockery, the electric chair itself VI
 freshly vanished and a new rubb r mat placed in front of it.
 Passed Restless Night.
 Richeson passed his first night the death chamber uneasily last nigl 1 During his stay in the Charles stra n jail he had the companionship of Ha
 ry H. Butts. a colored prisoner, P whom as a southerner used to SUI v service he became quite attached al on whom he was more or less depen
 ent.
 The prisoner undoubtedly missed r
 prison friend and was more or le
 affected by the constant vigilance the two guards who watched him u a ceasingly through the night. The mig was passed in tossing and turni 1 upon his cell cot.
 s Ate But Light Breakfast.
 But a dozen paces away was t
 death chair, where some time duri
 next week. possibly even as early n Monday morning, he would have q meet death in expiation of hls crime "a the murder of pretty little Avis Linn . of Hyannis. his betrayed sweetheart Is The prisoners breakfast "
 brought him from the prison hospi
 cook room. It included the customa
 glass of hot milk of which Riehesnn
 fond, followed by coffee, Other fo for which he expressed a preferer IS was also supplied, but the man ate ! 70 lightly,
 Prefers Baptist Clergyman.
 Early in the morning the Rev, Ht r bert $, johnssn, pastor of the Warf 'sl avenue Baptist church, called up u Riehss6n. fine latter late yestefd e informed the warden he would pre- 'i to have Mr, Johnson visit him. k Air. Johnson was asked last night if
 cared te act as the prisBners sRiritl
 adviser and he replied he would pI
 fer to wait until he eeuid see Riches r. today before deciding the matter. B, 8 ing RiehesaH's $ stay at the jail he V y ited him eften; Fhe clergyman ] te expressed himself very stEeagiy ut s, the ease, however, declaring that