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eall expressed a desire to have a photographic picture of himself made, and his wish was complied with. Shortly before one o'clock Friday afternoon, Captain Tallman, who had charge of the arrangements for the execution; United States Marshal Murray, who was present by request, and the executioner, entered the cell of the condemned man. He promptly rose and said he was at their service. He added that he know their errand, and said he wished the work to be done quickly. A moment afalways appearing to avoid looking at any one around him. When the adjutant had finished, Rev. Dr. Weston intend aloud the prayer for the dead, the soldiers listening with breathless anxiety, and many tears running down their cheeks. Marshal Murray and the Provost-Marshal of the fort stepping up, asked the prisoner if he had anything to say, to which he replied: "I protest against the execution of the sentence. It is absolute murder — brutal murder. I die in the defence and servi