Hanging as an Art, Maybe Needs Some Tweaking

1878

Hanging as an Art

The Detroit Free Press says: The Ohio papers are all clamoring for a new method of executing criminals, or more expert hangmen.

Two recent "taking offs" having been sadly bungled in that State, the people have had enough of it; and the condemned men certainly had too much of it. However, it's an ill wind that blows nobody good.

Proctor, of Iowa, is glad that every one is not an expert in this ghastly line of business. A mob hung Proctor recently. After quietly enjoying the spectacle they left him alone in his glory. In order to relieve his suspense, Proctor's family cut him down, when they could do so without hurting any one's feelings, and after several hours' hard work on the executed party, he began once more to take an interest in Iowa matters.

Doubtless if Proctor were interviewed he would express the utmost satisfaction at the present state of hanging, as an art, in Iowa.