Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1887 — Champion Hangman. [ARTICLE]

Champion Hangman.

The champion hangman in the United States is George B. Malidon, of Fort Smith, Ark., on the border oi Indian Territory. He has been acting as executioner for the United States Marshal there since 1873. The United States Court in the Territory is scarcely more than a criminal court, having jurisdiction of all crimes committed in that region. This man has. in his official capacity, “worked off” fifty-two murderers, hanging forty-two on the same gallows. This celebrated executioner is 57 years of age, a Bavarian by birth, but an American by residence for the greater portion of liis life: He is said to be a jolly, good fellow. An ordinary elephant produces 120 pounds of ivory, worth £6O. England consumes 650 tons (of which Sheffield one-third,) for which it is necessary to Xill 12,000 elephants yearly.