THE CASE OF ELLIS.
CALM AND UNCONCERNED. REFUSES SPIRITUAL CONSOLATION. (By Telegraph.—Own Corrsspoudent.J WELLINGTON, this day. It is understood that the Executive were unanimous in agreeing to the full penalty of the law being enforced in the ease of Ellis. When the decision of the Executive was communicated to the condemned man by the chief gaoler, Mr Garvey, he manifested not the slightest concern, and accepted his position eahnly and unconcernedly- He was apparently quite resigned to the dreadful fate awaiting him. He steadfastly refused to accept spiritual consolation. Ths> prison authorities are now ascertaining the whereabouts of Tom Long, who officiated as hangman in the execution of Phillpott, Bosher, and others. They anticipate no trouble in procuring his services. The fee earned by Long for his gruesome task is £25.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 45, 22 February 1905, Page 5
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131THE CASE OF ELLIS. Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 45, 22 February 1905, Page 5
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