The Evening Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 10

THE EVENING JOURNAL; FRIDAY MAY 14. 195 10 OPPOSE TOWNSESD kanis, of Philadelphia, mounted the Krakus was taken to the police sta- GERMANY Aim nraffold and held the crucifix to the tion. 11 10 LAST HOTEL LICENSE Application by James Dickinson In the meantime bystanders picked up Policemen Sharpless and Tierney PEACE UP TO KAISER THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY MARKET AND SEVENTH STS. and they were removed to the Dela for a hotel licence at Townsend, was opposed by the Law and Order Society and residents of the town in IN HAND DEIS ware Hospital. Officer Tierney was slain, death having been instantane Ups of the condemned man, who raised his eyes toward heaven and kissed the crucifix.

The priest stepped down as the Jblack cap and rope were adjusted. Krakus stood rigid while these preparations were made. It was 10.21 o'clock when the drop fell. Krakus' neck was not broken It was 11 minute Ixforc Dr. 11.

Continued from Page 2. ous. Patrolmen Sharpless and McDan- General Sessions Court today. The court reserved decision in the case. DEATH PRIESTS sunk they have realized that a crisis nell hovered between life and death for weeks and it was only recently that they were able to leave the In was at hand.

Dr- Cary T. Grayson, the BrisrcH. A. M. Rovitti, J.

J. stitution. Both are yet under tne care of physicians. and William H. Krarincr pronmuired lite extinct.

The body taken in rharjie ..1. Montvid was arrested at Ninth and Continued from First Page, carried well, but his knees were wobbly. At the end of his talk be Btood erect and rigid for the few sec-onds prior to the springing of the Orange streets, following the shooting br Dcnnlv toroner Harvey President's personal physician, ha stcpjied in to force the President to take a needed rest. The President wanted to make the trip by rail to New York to review the fleet, leaving here MonJay night and returning immediately afterward. Dr.

Grayson vetoed suggestion, so the chief executive will leave here tonight on the Mayflower, cruising leisurely down the Potomac, out through who will take it to tstneurai cempirrj- MORE MEMBERS FOR GRANGE. West Brandywlne Grange initiated a class of eight candidates last night when a spring festival was held following the business session of the grange. The invitation extended to PomOna Grange to attend the grange session on June 3 was accepted and a committee was 'appointed to arrange for the celebration. by Patrolmen Robert Washington and Frank Veasey, after a chase through the streets, in which Montvid dropped for interment. Reese Roberts Last Victim.

The scaffold umm! for the execution ot an automatic pistol similar to the one The Power of a Ten Spot Strikingly Illustrated Here Tomorrow by the New Suits We're Offering at found on Krakus by the police fol Krakng wa Hie one owned by the workhouse. It has been used many times, but lowing his arrest ihia the onlv execution since th It was deemed best to remove the The program given last night In the capes and up to New York away from all routine business and under conditions that will be ideal for complete Imnirins of Reese Roberts, wlm was exo two men from the city and early Saturday afternoon. March 6, they were cluded a piano solo by Miss Jennie cuted on April 14, 1911, for the murder nf tin. ('Hsev fiimilv. of Clayuiont.

Bartow, readings by Mrs. Julia MouS- rest. He is to keep in touch with the taken to the workhouse. They re- maincd there until Monday, March 22, ley and Miss Mary Talley, and a recl- State Department by wireless, but only Patrolman Mmrploss had not wen me taticn entitled "Seven Sunny Days, by face nf Krnkiis since the day lie was snot. Misses Irene Day, Anna Gayley, Mary down on the street by the murderer.

"I Ryan, Emma Smith, Lillian Talley, Clara Bartow and Emma Smith. nin sum I mil him, niki Simmies while standin? near the sMf trap. The trap was sprung dj prison unknown to the witnesses, who stood inside the engine house door of the institution and pulled the rope. Chief Warden Crawford of the workhouse was ill in bed with pneumonia. List of Witnesses.

The following jurors and witnesses were present at the execution: Jurors Councilman Jacob Zimmer-" mann. Alexander E. Goudiss of New Castle, Postal Inspector M. S. Plum-: mer.

James H. Yates, Howard Turner, Nathaniel Warburton, James Devonshire, Harry Straub. Thomas O'Con-Bell, William Warren, Harvey Wiley and Clark B. Millis. Official witnesses Andrew Grnmbo.

mechanician of the Department of Public Safety, Philadelphia; William Carsteen. Bureau of Fires, Philadelphia; Joseph S. Kmory, Francis Straub, James Chapelle. John It. Wll- son.

Dr. I. J. MaeCollins, Ctecar M. Thomas, J.

Donohue. Patrolman Wll-' lard S. SharDless, Captain Robert Cam- Next Thursday evening Worthy Flora Miss Hannah Ryan will have fold before the appeari'tiee or tiic con demned nmn. "I have had his lace no charge of the program. This Re markable fore me for ten week.

It bss interfered wiih niv fleepiiia. I felt, that lie would escape from the workhouse and shoot me. His face is impressed upon my nuna. the most important messages will be sent him. He will be disturbed only as much as is absolutely necessary.

Friends of Secretary Bryan openly declared that he has aged ten years in the last week. His features are drawn, his eyes bloodshot and his general appearance is that of a man who has been through a very serious ordeal. The WhIte House had adopted a policy of complete silence today. Matters having been put up to Germany, it was said, comment by American officials would not only be superfluous, but entirely out of the question. There's a way to realize a fair price for all kinds of second-hand goods if you call upon the Wants.

Adv. Jin Written Statement. i when jurors in the special term of the Oyer and Terminer Court, called to try Krakus on a charge of murder heard the case and convicted him. It was on Monday following the shooting that Chief of Police Black, who had followed every clue obtainable, learned that scores of watches and other articles of Jewelry found In Krakus' room at the rooming house No. 214 Poplar street, had been stolen.

This clue was given by Stanley Yasik of this city who reported that two men were wanted for the murder of the Rev. Joseph Zebrows and Miss Eva Oilman, his housekeeper, in New Britain, on February 8 and that the murderers of the priest had secured much jewelry, With this clue Chief of Police Black communicated with the Connecticut authorities and several days later, officials of New RAILROAD TRESPASSERS FINED. Andrew Anderson and George Davis, both colored, were fined $5 and costs in City Court today on a charge of trespassing on the property of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. While Krakus made reference to a Price writing in bis Bible the priests and others who attended the murderer said they had discovered no writing of the kind referred to. Neither could a copy of the "con At eron and Captain William B.

Mills of fession" Krakus signed yeKterday as TO RECEIVE PASTOR. The official board and members of Ezlon M. B. Church will give a reception to their pastor, the Rev. W.

T. Hemsley, In the church this submitted to him by Detective Manl the Philadelphia police department, Krakus Slept Well. lowskl of New Britain, which Krakus repudiated today, be obtained $10 Detective Manllowski had returned to The condemned man retired to his bed at 9.30 o'clock last night and slept peacefully until about 4.45 o'clock this 1 morning. He partook of communion Britain came here and Identified a Connecticut. David J.

Reinhardt. coun bunch of keys found on Montvid as those formerly carried by Miss Gil man. A typewriter found with the men was connected with threatening letters received by the slain priest In tie presence of Father Kaulukanls, of Philadelphia. At breakfast time, 7.30 o'clock, he ordered ham and eggs, potatoes, coffee, strawberries and pineapple. While he did not eat all that he received he partook of a good some time previous to his death.

Krakus, who had maintained silence from the time he was arrested until arraigned in the Oyer and Terminer meal. i J' fl WZmbk BLACK ar The Rev, Father Kaulukanls. the Rer. Father Thomas Waugh of the Court, was defended by David J. Reinhardt, who was appointed coun Saleeianum, and the Rev.

Vincent Buchowleekl, of St Hedwig'g Church, sel by the court. No witnesses were called by the de remained in the cell alternately with fense, and the only signs of any In sel for Krakus, has left the city for several days. Before going he said he had no statement to give out. Attorney General Wolcott Bald he knew of no such "confession." The crime for which Krakus paid with his life on the gallows was the killing of Patrolman Francis X. Tierney, one of the youngest members of the police force, who attempted to arrest Krakus on Saturday, March 6.

On that day Krakus and Charles Bernard Montvid, who had attempted to pawn some jewelrj with Adolph Markle. proprietor of a pawn shop at No. 407 Market street, on the evening before, and also that day, were pointed out to Officer Tierney by Mr. Markle, who suspected thrm of having stolen 1he jflwelry. Ofllcer Tierney and Marklo followed the two men to Seventh and Shipley streets where Krakus and Montvid saw them.

Krakus ran south on Shipley street, while Montvid dashed west to Orango street. Krakus, who was followed by Of the condemned man and he was ac terest manifested by Krakus was rompanicd to the scaffold by Father Well made suits of good, reliable all-wool fabrics. They've been cut, made up and finished in a way that makes us proud to offer them at these prices. Cheviots, Worsteds, Serges, Cassimeres are Included. In the new Glen Urqu-hart plaids, new Tartan checks, stripes, checked and mixed effects in gray and brown, and the ever staple blue serges.

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It was about five minutes before 10 o'clock, when the march of the condemned man was begun from his cell The trial lasted the greater part of two days, the jury returning a verdict of guilty after an hour or The trip through the tunnel was slow more of deliberation. The jury was and It was about 10.10 when he emerged In company with two guards and his spiritual advisor. At the exit of the tunnel into the chamber of composed of William P. Wollaston, Spencer H. Foulk.

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The verdict was heard by Krakus death the priest read the last rites, Krakus Asserts Innocence, Upon his arrival on the scaffold the ficer Tierney, turned into Sixth street running toward Murkot street, when Officer Tierney shouted to the run $10.00 without a tremor. His attorney obtained a stay of judgment until Friday, March 26. At. that time Krakus was sentenced to be hanged Friday, May 14. WHOSE CHICKENS ARE THESE? Specially Kfe Safe Saturday Afternoon Only GOWNS, daintily trimmed with lace and embroidery, cambric or crepe, 75c values, Special oSc.

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The local police have in cold storage three chickens for which they are endeavoring to find an owner. Why Pay More for Your Straw? $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 Sample Straw Hats at The chickens were found in the pos ning man to stop. Seeing Patrolman Willard S. Sharpless doing traffic duty at Sixth and Market streets, Tierney shouted to him to head Krakus off. fSharpless grabbed Krakus and received two bullets from an automatic pistol that Krakus carried.

As Sharpless fell with one bullet in his arm and the other through his stomach, Officer Tierney arrived. Raising his club to strike the fugitive who resisted arrest, Tierney was shot by Krakus. the bullet penetrating the officer's heart. As Tierney fell to the sidewalk, Krakus gazed at him and fired at the prostrate officer. The murderer with the revolver in his hand ran to Fifth street and then eastward with a crowd In pursuit.

At King street, which was crowded with shoppers, Councilman Jacob Zimmermann attempted to stop Krakus, who fired a bullet at him, the bullet going between his fingers. Krakus continued along Fifth street to Walnut where he darted up an alley condemned man looked around at those assembled and made the following statement: I stand before God's sunshine today for the last timo. I came to America when young, only 15 years old. I got in company with aome bad men. They taught bad.

Now I stand here and say I revoke the paper I signed yesterday. I did not know what was in it I did belong to a gang and police In New York and Boston belonged to the gang. 1 took morphine and it was in me when I came to Wilmington. 1 did not know what I was doing. Now this is my last minute and 1 don't remember something to say.

The police who belonged to cang in New York and Boston Wot money through them. That 'man Montvid did not have Rny- Jltilng to do with that priest's 7 murder In Connecticut I am not 'Ion; guilty of that New Britain mur-i dcr. I have told the names of the il men who know about it. I was asked to sign a paper. I do not know what 1 signed.

I am only responsible for my writing 1 which Is In my own Bible. The i sun shines on me no more for-j ever. So 1 revoke what I have session of Frank Johnson, colored, who was arrested by Officer Walker on a Peoples line trolley car from Wooddale on its arrival at the car barns at 7.50 o'clock this morning. Johnson was arraigned in City Court today charged with larceny and his case continued so that the owner of tho fowls can be found. HOME FOR SON WHEN SOBER.

William was committed to tho workhouse for ten days by Judge Churchman in City Court today. He had been arraigned yesterday on a charge of vagrancy when he claimed he lived with his father, Henry Dugan, of No. 1106 A street. The case was continued until today so his father could bo summoned. The father said the son had not lived with him for which proved to be a blind one.

Backing put of this the criminal realized that a mob of citizens and officers were pursuing him, and he took refuge in the 6fable yard of tho Hart Pork Packing Company. It was here that Krakus was captured by Police Sergeant McDcrmott and a squad of officers who bad followed the murderer. Before Krakus was captured, however, he shot Tatrolman Horace some time, but could do so if he Btopped drinking. ANNUAL PICNIC OF Y. W.

H. A. I he annual pienie of the Young Women's Hebrew Association will be vlgncd my name to. I leave a writing showing my best knowledge. I am seeing the sunshine for the last time and hope that.

God will, have mercy on me. I am going to peace and have peace. I received a message from my own brother. I remember his last wishes. I hope the Savior will try to save my soul and lead me to the last.

I believe he will. I did take morphine and did not know what I was doing. i At this juncture Father Kaulu held on Sunday at Vernon's Grove, Clay' mont. If the wcatbir is rHiny, an in door picnic will be held in the Y. M.

If. A. rooms, Third and King streets. The McDanncll through the right lung and Officer James T. Scott was grazed by a bullet which had punctured a steel spectacle case carried by him.

After those who had been shot, the policemen who had corraled Krakus opened a fusillade, two bullets striking him, one in the arm and the other in the leg. Both made fieBh wounds. members of the Y. M. H.

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