The Double MurdenSs.
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Mrs. Van Valkenhurg, who was
executed on Sunday for the murder Of
her husband, confessed just before
her death that she had also admins.
tered 10 her first husband dose Of ar
senic, which, although he did not die
Immediately, was ultimately the cause
of his death. The scene at the exc
cution, it was said, was awful. The
Fulton county Democrat says that when
brought from her cell. her face show
ed most haggard appearance, and
the image Of despair was depicted on
her countenance. After she was
brought to the galows, prayer was
offered up by the Rev. Mr.. Hitchcock.
She then spoke few words TO those
present, and said if there were any
drunkards or transgressors present
they must take warning by her fate
and then commenced praying to God
to have mercy on her soul. The drop
was then let fall, and as the rope
straightened upon her neck, and just
as she raised from her feet, she gave
a shrek and passed from time 10 eter.
nity.-N. Y. Mirror.