was at once made for a new trial but after argument and due consideration it was re- fused by Judge Love. An appeal was then taken to the Supreme court. The case was argued before that tribunal on January 2nd and on the 18th, in one of the briefest and most emphatic of decrees, the Supreme cours affirmed the judgment of the court | below and remanded the case for execution of sentence. Owing to the illness of ex- Judge Furst the case was not carried up to the board of pardons until the last mees- ing, April 19sh. There it was again fully argued and again the prisoners’ hope of lite was dashed to the ground by the pardon board refusing to interfere. At the eleventh hour, ou last Friday evening, H. C. Quigley E-q., wens to Har- risburg and petitioned the Governor for a respite for thirty days in order that . com- mission in lunacy could be appointed to inquire as to the mental condition of Ira They were made of black gauze and while hiding the prisoner’s faces from view did not totally abscure their vision. + Miss Ida Condo, a daughter of the mur- dered turn-key, witnessed the donble exe- cation from a place of vantage on top of a chair in the sheriff's office. The ropes used in the execution were | manufactured by a Philadelphia firm. | After the execution they were cat to pieces and given away to those desiring a piece as a memento of the occasion. The fall coufessions of Green and Dillen will be found on the second page of the WATCHMAN. A few days ago sheriff Taylor received | an anonymous letter in which the writer | threatened that if he hung Green and | Dillen a erowd would come in here and {moh him. The letter was badly written | bat had every evidence of being in a dis- |gnised hand. Sbueriff Taylor was not WAITING OUTSIDE THE JAIL FOR THE DROP TO FALL. “Green, who it was claimed was mentally unbalanced. Governor Pennypacker re- fused to interfere unless they came to him with a certificate of the appointment of a lunacy commission by the Centre coanty court. An application was made to Judge Orvis, Saturday evening, for the appoint- ment of such a commission but he refused to consider the application, inasmuch as he had been one of the counsel in the case. The application was then made on Monday afternoon, before Judge Auten, of North- umberland county, who came here to pre- side for Judge Orvis. Quigley and Dale argued the case for the prisoners while E, R. Chambers Esq., and district attorney W. G. Runkle argued on behalf of the Commonwealth. The case heing duly heard Judge Auten refused the application in the following decree : By the Court: It appears that the crime for which Ira Green was indicted was committed in the month of July, 1904; that he was tried at the August term ot the court of Oyer and l'erminer of same year and convicted of murder in the first degree. It further appears that an application was made for a new trial which was refused. That subesquent- ly thereto an appeal was taken to the Supreme court and after argument and due consideration the judgment of the court of Oyer and Terminer of Centre county was affirmed. "That later an ap- plication was made to the Board of Pardons for commutation of sentence and that that body re- fused to interfere on behalf of the dofordons. The date of execution of said Ira Green was then fixed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to take place on Tuesday, May 9th, 1905. Counsel for petitioner admit that at no stage of the proceedings, prior to this application, was the defense of insanity set up or interposed. We do not think this application isa matter of right, but that it is discretionary with the Court to which it is made. Some question has arisen as to the proper Act of Assembly under which this application should be drawn, thbut we are not disposed to stand upon any technicality. It appears, however, that the recent ; applications of this nature have been drawn under the act of 1874, instead of the Act of 1869, under which the present petition is drawn. It occurs to us as being ravher strange that not- withstanding nearly a year has elapsed since the commission of this crime, the Court should be called upon now for the first time to interpose on behalf of this unfortunate young man on account of his mental condition, alarmed over the threat but lest some at- terupt at rescuing the prisoners might be made a guard was placed around the jail Monday night. Up to this writing nothing in the line of the threat has been done nor is it likely there will he. Early Tuesday morning a man past mid- dle age arrived in Bellefonte and seeking out Rev. Cox announced that he was the second Messiah, and that he had come to offer himself to be hanged instead of Green and Dillen. The man desired Rev. Cox to have the substitution made hat that gen- tleman told him to go to the sheriff. Fail- ing to gain entrance to the jail he went to a telephone booth and called up the Gov- ernor’s mansion, in Harrishurg, in an en- deavor to get the Governor to stay the ex- ecution. When the drop fell several men in the crowd present fainted and had to be helped out. When the door was opened to admit the public there was a mad scramble by every- body to get in first so eager were those holding tickets to witness the gruesome spectacle. In the rush hats were crushed and lost and clothing torn. Once inside, however, the crowd became very docile and orderly. Reduced Rates to Williamsport and Re- turn, Account Knights Templar Parade. For the parade of the State Conclave, Knights Templar, at Williamsport, May 23. the Penpsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from Bald Eagle, Port Matilda, Martha, Julian, Unionville, Snow Shoe Intersection, Snow Shoe, Milesburg, Bellefonte, Curtin, How- ard, Beech Creek, Mili Hall and Lock Haven, to Williamsport and return, good going and returning on May 23 only, at greatly reduced rates, practically single fare for the round trip. 50 19-2 "| AFTER IT WAS ALL OVER. Persons who left the jail immediately after the dro fell i i pronounce life extinet can be seen descending the hill er a did, nob walt We have no criticism to make of those who present and insist upon this application. Having the life of Ira Green largely in their keeping they no doubt conceived it to be their professional du- ty to do all in their power to save him from the death penalty. However we cannot see our wa! Sleas at this date tc grunc the prayer of the peti- oner, Counsel for applicant state that the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, when inter- viewed on behalf of this petitioner by Counsel for Ira Green on Saturday last, stated that he might extend the date of execution if a Commission in Lunacy were appointed, The Governor of this Commonwealth is fully empowered to call to his aid the Lunacy Com- mission of the State Board of Charities, or to ap- point a special commission to inquire into the sanity of Ira Green, The apDiication for appointment of commission is refused. By the Court, VORIS AUTEN, Specially presiding. And with this the last hope of life for the condemned men vanished. When informed of the action of the court Dillen received the news in silence. Green listened with ap- pares indifference and reaching for a cigar | remarked, “Well, if I can’s do anything else I can smoke.” INCIDENTS OF EXECUTION DAY. The black caps used on Tuesday were made by Misses Pearl Rider and Ida Condo, girls at the sheriff’s residence, and were fashioned aftef she one used on Alfred Andréws; which was fouud in the jail. for the jury to ‘| the plant in running order. Shoes. ma eu Shoes. NEW ARRIVALS Everything new in Stetson, Walk-overs, Dorothy Dodd and a complete stock of good Shoe things for Spring and Sum- mer. Shoes and Slippers for the whole family. Good bargains always on hand. EE A Big Menag-~ John Robinson Coming. erie. The Robinson shows carry a large amount of live stock. Horses numbering 350 have to be cared for every day. It takes tons of provender to feed these horses and the menagerie. The animals of the menagerie are general- ly of the most interest. The hardest and longest lived and most intelligent is said to be the elephant. Some of the largest of this show are used to push the heavy wag- ons and cages about the ‘‘lot’’ when the show is setting up. One morning an ele- phant became enraged at his driver and wheeled quickly and struck at the man with his trank. The beady eyes of the animal glistened as he trumpeted his anger. The keeper lashed the big brute with his whip and subdued him without any dam- age being done. Had tke man been hit by the blow it would have killed him. When an elephant gets so bad that he is dan- gerous, kills his keeper, the Robinsons bave the animal killed, and the next sea- son a substitute takes his place, although the killing of an elephant means a loss of several thousand dollars. The most delicate animal is the giraffe. They take cold easily and often die of hasty consumption. Seals are hardy but they are difficult to train. Probably the hardess animal to train is the wild African zebra. They will not give up to man. They will be killed before they obey. Sometimes hybrids are seen and they resemble the full-blooded animals. The Robinson shows carry everything that can be found in a good-sized city. With the aggregation is a blacksmith, a barber, harness maker, two painters, gilder, cocks, bakers, electricians and a minister. Not many shows carry their own electric light plans. This is a feature of Robinson’s show and the big tent is as light as day within. Linemen are employed to keep No one who is not in touch with the show can form any idea of the enormity of it. Itis a small city in itself, constantly on the move, but with all kinds of meth- odical provisions for its running. Penna. Telephone Co. ——Subscribe for the WATCHMN. ! ! Telephone, write, call at our office : THE PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, J : BELLEFONTE, PA. | 50 123m SPECIAL RURAL LINE TELEPHONE SERVICE. FOR SUBURBANITES AND FARMERS, No excuse left for being without a telephone. Saves time—money—annoyance. CLUBS NOW FORMING. Let us explain our co-operative plan to yon—you will be interested, : Something entirely new. YEAGER & DAVIS, BELLEFONTE, Pa. Lyon & Co. Bl Ble Be Dl DO DL AD OD OD DD BL DL DE. DA So Bo Be Db BAS LYON & CO LYON & CO. TY YY Just opened a big line of Russet Shoes for Men, Ladies and Children. : Men’s Russets, new toe, solid sole; the quality that usually sell at $3.50, special price for this month $2.50. Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’. Russet Shoes and Oxford Ties from $1.25 up. : Men's, Ladies’ and Children’s Patent Leather Shoes and Slippers, all kinds to suit every purse. The Notion department is full and complete. ~~ Hosein all colors, fancy and plain, dropped stitch and lace, from the cheapest to soc. per pair. Summer Corsets in batiste and open work from 25C. up. Tape Girdles from soc. up. A handsome line of the new model with hose sup- porters attatched from soc. up. New Ribbons, new Laces, new Embroideries in all widths and matched sets. . All the latest in Wash and Wool Dress Goods. Lace Curtains and Heavy Curtains. Oriental Draperies with Table Covers to match. If you want to buy Carpets, Mattings, Oil Cloths and Linoleums at the lowest prices, see our stock. LYON & CO. 47-12 LYON & CO. Bellefonte, Pa. YTV TY WT WY VY UY UY UY UY UY UY UY UV YY UY UY UY UY UN UY UV OY wv TOY ‘| Bellefonte, Pa., May 10th, 05. Knights Templar Conclave. Constans commandery is making exten- sive preparations to attend the 52nd an- nual conclave of the Grand Commandery af Williamsport. They will leave Bellefonte at 6:30 a. m. Tuesday morning, May 23rd, in a special train via Central R. R. of Pa., arriving at Williamsport about 8:30 a. m. in time for the parade of more than 5000 Knights and twenty-five bands. Return- ing the party will leave Williamsport for Bellefonte abont 10 o’clock in the evening. These special trains are not private, any of our people may take advantage of this opportunity to witness the parade and other doings of the conclave. For this oo- casion tickets will be sold at one-way fare for the round trip or $1.50 from Bellefonte. Details as to train schedules and other matters pertaining to the conclave will ap- pear in these columns in a few days. mere aan. New Advertisements. XECUTORS NOTICE.—Letters testa- mentary on the estate of Mary Donovan deceased, late of Spring township, having been granted to the undersigned, she requests al persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and those haying claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. ELLEN ARMOR, 50-19-6t Axe Mann. OARDING.—Parties visiting Phila- delphia can have first-class board and all accommodations six squares from business centre of city. Terms $1.25 and $1.50 per day. Special rates by the week. Mgrs. E. EDWARDS, (Formerly of Bellefonte,) 1606 Green, St., 49-38-1y* Philadelphia. GENTS WANTED. — to sell the Novels of PavL pe Kock. The Outlook says ‘“‘he is one of the most amusing writers of the century;” and Bulwer wrote of him, “more racy and powerful than any other writer I am aware of.”” Pamphlet sent on re- quest. GEORGE BARRIE & SONS, ; Ly 1313 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. 50-5-1- OR SALE.—The well known B. Lauth estate farm, consisting of about one hun- dred acres, with large barn and usual farm build- ings, located east of Howard borough. Also 16 acres in Marion township, about 134 miles east of Walker, Pa., heretofore known as Beck Ore Bank. Good artesian well on Premisee. Apply to JOHN N. LAUTH, Howard, Pa. or WM. WILHELM, ‘Buffalo, N. Y. 50-15-3m R THE LADIES.—Miss Jennie Mor- gan in her new room on Spring St., lately used as offices by Dr. Locke, is now ready to meet any and all patients wishing treatments by electricity, treatments of the scalp, facial mas- sage or neck and shoulder massage. She has also for sale a large collection of real and imita- tion shell pins, combs and ornaments and will be able to supply you with all kinds of toilet articles Juelnding creams, powders, toilet waters, ex- tracts and all of Hudnut’s preparations. 50-16 RUE ON HEIRS State of Ponsa) Centre county, I, A. G. Archey, clerk of the Orphans’ Court of said county of Centre, do hereby certify that at an Orphans’ Court held at Bellefonte,the 24th day of April, A. D., 1905, before the Honorable the Judge of said Court, on motion a rule was grant- ed upon the heirs and legal representatives of Edmund J. Pruner, deceased, to come into Court on the first Tuesday of June next to accept or refuse to accept at the valuation, or show cause why the real estate of said deceased should not de sold. Same notice to be given as in inquisi- ion. In testimony whereof, I have hereanto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Belle: fonte, the 28th day of April, A. D., 1905. A. G. AROHEY, H. S. TAYLOR, Sheri Executors . Sheriffs Office r HE. B, HAUPT, BELLEFONTE, PA. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER CEMENT AND CONCRETE WORK OF ALL KINDS..... Pavements, Cellars, Floors, Foundations, Ete. Walls, 50-17-6m V[cQUISTION AND CO. offers an exceptionally large and desirable line of . . ... BUGGIES NEW AND SECOND-HAND for the Spring and Summer Trade. We have Buggies of our own make as well as many of other manufacture and a McQuistion Buggy runs longer and looks better than any other on the market. The prices range $50.00 AND UPWARDS. Come and look our Wagons over. It will cost you nothing to see them. PAINTING A SPECIALTY. We have first-class mechanics in our painting department and will guarantee satisfactory work. McQUISTION & CO. Thomas St. BELLEFONTE, PA. ACETYLENE The Best and Cheapest Light. COLT ACETYLENE GENERATORS.......... GIVE THE LEAST T'ROUBLE, THE PUREST GAS, AND ARE SAFE. 50-13-3m Generators, Supplies and Fixtures. . . . JOHN P. LYON, BUSH ARCADE, General Agent for Central Pennsylvania for the J. B. Colt Co. Headquarters * . Bellefonte, Pa. 50-9-tm’ : ai
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