Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 196, 30 July 1915 — Page 7

IHE K1CHM0M) rALLA&iUM AN D SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1915.

OFFICIALS BUNGLED EXECUTION DECLARES PRIEST WHO GAVE COMFORT TO BECKER'S SOUL

BY WILLIAM M. BA8KERVILLE. International News Sarvlca Starr Correspondent. OS8INING, N. Y., July 30 That the execution of Charles Becker was bungled was the declaration made today by the Rev. Father Cashin. Roman Catholic priest, chaplain at Sing Sing. "Whan Becker was placed in the chair the belt strap was not properly buckled on the left side," said Father Cashin. "This caused the , body to thoot forward when the current was applied. The face turned toward the celling and the bead slipped inside of the helmet so that the contact was on the forehead instead of upon the top of the head." ' Becker's last, hours In his cell were quietly spent. Although the doomed man raged for hours yesterday against Governor Whitman, who, as prosecuting attorney of New York county, had convicted bim of the murder of Herman Rosenthal, he did not mention Mr. Whitman's name during the early morning. Just before being led from bis cell, Becker said to the Rev. Father Curry, who was with him: "Father, I go to my death with no bitterness

in my heart. If any man has harmed me I heartily forgive him. Time is passing quickl;- and soon I shall be no more but I am happy as I think that (shall soon be with my sainted mother in Heaven." . Father Curry went to Becker's cell at 4 o'clock to shrive him. Afterwards In telling of the condemned man's final hours, Father Curry broke down and wept. He could not finish the recital. "Becker was very calm In his cell," eald Father Cashin. "We went to him at 4 o'clock and found him. ready for the ordeal. Of course, sleep .was out of the question, although Becker had lain upon his cot for an, hour or two. Becker had embraced the Roman Catholic faith and said be was ready to die. He asked us to repeat the 'salve regina' and accompanied us as we went over it three times. "Becker pinned a picture of his wif3 upon his shirt over his heart. He could not speak of her without emotion. It was sad that such a loving couple had to part. "Becker died bravely and he died a Christian."

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The map shows the Doberdo plateau, where five days of furious battle forced the Austrian to abandon their stronghold, Gorzia. Italian aviators made desperate attempts to destroy the railways at the rear of the Austrian lines, .especially around Nabresina, to hinder the Austrian retreat

ECONOMY

Mrs. Clyde Allen and children cf Oreensfork, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor. J. O. Rallenger was at Hagerstown Wednesday. A. W. Swain made a business trip to Richmond Wednesday. Mrs. Martha Atkinson is reported better. Ridenour and Howell of Modoc, wert here Thursday. Mrs. Nellie Fenimore of Muncie, is still visiting relatives here. It is said Mr. Swain, proprietor of Sunflower Park, has bought the Haxton hall. Thomas Frazier was at Richmond Thursday. Dr.. Smalley of Liberty, was here Thursday. Forest Mumbower of Parker, is here visiting relatives.

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DEATH IN CHAIR

Continued From Page One. this, as well as the leg of the trousers, was rolled to the knee so tightly that the veins stood out upon the bare flesh. -Becker's left hand nun down at his side, t He opened and shut it several tlmesas though this action helped him

to retain control of himself. Immediately behind Becker stood his spiritual ? adviser, ; the Rev. Father Cashin, the Roman Catholic chaplain at Sing Sing, and the Rev. Father Curry. Following the priests was Deputy Warden Charles H. Johnson, who came in with Becker at the doomed man's request. Becker's head was turned toward the celling as the black helmet was strapped on.:; ..f.-v;, i, His lips murmured but the words

could not be beard. - An attendant who had adjusted, the pbxte-strap, which was fastened with metal against the skin, was affected so greatly that his hands trembled and he dropped it. In an instant, however, he bad recovered himself and all was ready for the fatal shock. , Becker sat with his head tilted backward. JThe lower half of his face was visible and his lips moved restlessly

all the time. His arms rested upon his knees and in his right hand he still grasped the little crucifix. At that moment, a man whose identity was not revealed, pushed the switch. Becker made no sound but his body rolled in the chair and the straps creaked and groaned. The body sagged forward and the doctors gave the signal to turn off the electricity. A stethoscope was applied

for a brief -moment, then the doctors consulted among themselves. It was decided to give Becker another shock for he was a strong man and hard to kill. Two more shocks were given in quick succession before Dr. C W. Pharr, the prison physician, allowed the body, now a lifeless corpse, to be removed from the chair.

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