Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-21

Boston, May Zl.-Clarence V, T. Ticheson was electroouted at 12.17 this morning. The current was turned on at 12.le02. and the prisoner was de- olared legally dead at 121Z.
 The former Baptist clergyman, who confessed the poisoning of Avis Lin nell Of Hyannis, his one-time sweet heart was ogtwardly calm when he entered the death chamber, and he maintained his composure while the straps and electrodes were being ad- susted as he sat in the electric chair. RichesOu walked to the chair erect, eyes straight ahead, until he sat down. Then be closed his eyes and kept them shut until the end
 "l Forgive Everybody" He Said.
 Seated in the chair. he was asked Q series of questions by Rev. Herbert $. Johnson, his spiritual adviser. In the course of his answers he said: 'God will take care of my soul and 1 pray for alL ] forgive everybody"
 The last Of the questions was Are sou willing to die for Jesus sake?' The reply. in an even. well modu- lated tone was simply T am willing to die"
 The current applied was of 1900 volts, eight amperes. One application was sufficient
 Sang Jesus 0osth All Things We'll" When the officials and witnesses of the execution entered the death cham ber after walking through the prison yard In a pelting rain- they heard sounding through the walls the strains Of song. IL was Richeson and his spiritual advisers. Rev. Mr. Johnson and Chaplain Stebbins, singing. Dis tinctly audible as they closed were the words; For I know. whate'er hefa1i me. Jesus doeth all things well"
 Left His Cell Smiling.
 Richeson left his cell smiling at 1e0S Before starting on the death march. he shook hands with William A. Morse. his counsel who, at the last moment. had been admitted as @ vtuess of the execution, and with the two chaplains, Rev. M J. Murphy, the Catholic prison chaplain, being also present.
 Then he said I'm ready" and walk cd on. He was dressed plainly in a black cheviot suit, a frock coat, white vest. white shirt turned down collar and a black bow tie with gold studs on his shirt front, and with low black shoes brightly shined. His head was shaved down the middle, three inches wide
 The party then entered the cham Der. Richeson. accompanied by the clergy men, followed soon after, the unfrocked minister as calm as either or his companions.
 Chaplain Reads from Psalms and Tim
 othy.
 Rev. Herbert W. Stebbins. the pris- on chaplain. preceded the condemned man in the march to the chair. Sud- ceuly his deep voice rang out through fhe chamber as he read from the 5lst psalm.
 Rave mercy upon me, o God. &C., Cording to Thy loving kindness; &C., cording unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my trans Fressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniQuity and cleanse me from my Fin. For ] acknowledge my trans grsssions; and my sin Is ever before me"
 Then he turned to IT. Timothy, the drst chapter and 17th verse: T know whom l have ueHeved and am per- Raaded that he is able to keep that which ] have committed unto him against that day"
 A Passage from Hebrews.
 As Rlches0n settled himself slowly 5n the electric chair and threw back his head and closed his eyes, as the ] minister turned to Hebrews and read: fFor He is able also 10 save them to ' fhs uttermost mat come unto God by Him. seeing that He ever liveth to [ usalze intercessiOn for them"
 Four prison guards picked up the | Rtrsps dangling like tsntacles from the I chair Of death and quickly slipped rhsm into place through their buckles. E'ileTe was quiver in every mans ftand and even the electrician twice ' placed the face strap over the doomed mans face before he could adjust it satisfactorily.
 Rieheson Left no Statement.
 Throughout the entire time the for 3 rnsr clergyman was talking bravely earnestly. with full, steady voice as he sare answer after answer to qHes- tiauE prepounded him by his spiritual adviser
 Fi.heson left no public statatreat 2 hut his counsel. William 4. Morse EsFe out an interview immediately aft CT the execution in which he told oi ' fhs last hours spent with the prisoner
 Confident He Would Be Forgiven.
 '7'or two hours" said his attorney eI vas in close conversation with Richeson tonight, and he talked very ElMUuentitltF over all uldtto4Ss I1e eA ] pressed 10 me all that he wanted done end ] shall carry out all his wishes He was ready 10 go, brave and recon ciied He asked mo to go with him ts the death chamber, and l did.
 He wanted me to say 10 the world that he had paid his debt and fell faas he was going home to God for a larger service of life; that he failed here. but he had suffered enough to l,nnv that he would be forgiven; that ae was glad 10 go and to have Oppor- funity for a larger service in anothes world"
 "Have Peace of eS6 Q My Heart
 Would yoa like to confess Christ fselsrr ,A-Sr witnesses as your Sa- aiour, asked Rev. Mr. Johnson
 i do couIeAs Christ as my Sa ~Aiear g2lne ihe answer firmly.
 Have su the peace Of Sod in Soul A-aAi m lA.4 houff'
 have lAe peace Of God in my AeaEt
 Docs Christ give you the strength sop need iu this hour"
 'Asi-i gives me the strength I
 Haye you he strength to meet Rssi and l sEay for AR,-