ELECTRICAL EXECUTIONS.
The construction of electrical apparatus by means of whioh criminals are to suffer the extreme penalty of the law has for some time been studied by American eleotrloal englneßrs, The apparatus invented by Mr H»yes Garrison consists of a zinc plate upon which the condemned criminal la placed, his neok being encircled by a copper bracelet. One pole is connected with the nape of the neck, the other with the z'.no plate. Pushing a button is sufficient to despatch the delinquent at onoe. Mr Mender has devised a similar system ; but m his apparatus the two wires which surround the head, enclosed In gattaperoha, toaoh the temples. M. Jabloohkoff has invented an apparatus which is a kiDd of electrical lounge, m which the criminal is invited to take a seat, and m doing which la killed Instantly. Another apparatus is a oh&mpagne bottle, which is presented to the condemned man, that he may have another good drink before being led to execution. The bottle is charged with electricity, and kills the man. Finally, there is aa apparatus m the form of a bath. The condemned criminal is induced to enter a watm bath, and told to call the attendant by toaohlng a button m oaae he wan.a anything. Of course no towels are provided, and when on the point of leaving the bath he is obliged to summon the attendant. He presses tho button, and has ceased to exist. These varloua apparatus were submitted to the New York State Commission, and Mr Edison was requested to report on their efficiency. Mr Edison is Btated to have deolined the request, on the grounds that, being opposed to capital punishment, he would rather employ electricity <l m restoring executed men to life."
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1864, 11 June 1888, Page 3
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292ELECTRICAL EXECUTIONS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1864, 11 June 1888, Page 3
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