MORE ABOUT BUTLER.
HOW HE RECEIVED THE DEATH SENTENCE. [Per Press Association— Copyright.] SVDNEY, June 17. The wound in Butler's throat is an inch long, but not at all deep or dangerous. It is thought that he had no intention of inflicting serious injury, but merely wanted to cause a delay in the trial. How he became possessed of the tag is a mystery. He was stripped closely and searched at frequent intervals, and shortly before the attempt. AsHhe Chief Justice finished passing sentence with the words " May the Lord have mercy on your soul" Butler, who till then was speechless, added in low, sullen tones: "And may the Lord: have mercy on yours." ' '
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD18970617.2.24
Bibliographic details
Evening Star, Issue 10343, 17 June 1897, Page 2
Word Count
114MORE ABOUT BUTLER. Evening Star, Issue 10343, 17 June 1897, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in