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the twin hells(两个地狱)-第38部分
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does not conduct himself as scores of other criminals who have confessed
their guilt。 In conversation with him; while I was 〃in stripes;〃 he has time
and again told me; with tears rolling down his cheeks; that he was
innocent of the terrible crime of which he stands accused; and that there
was no brother had greater love for his sister than he; and that he had such
faith in an overruling Providence that eventually he would be exonerated
from the crime; and that the real perpetrator would be made known。 If he
is innocent and it should ever be clearly proven; his will be one of the
saddest and most mysterious events ever recorded。 There is beyond doubt
an unsolved mystery hanging over this remarkable case。
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CHAPTER IX
FORTY…EIGHT HOURS IN HELL
One of the most interesting cases of resuscitation that ever came to my
knowledge was that of George Lennox; a notorious horse…thief of
Jefferson County。 He was serving his second term。 Sedgwick County sent
him to the prison; the first time for a similar offensestealing horses。
During the winter of 1887 and 1888; he worked in the coal mines。 The
place where he was laboring seemed dangerous to him。 He reported the
fact to the officer in charge; who made an examination; and deciding that
the room was safe; ordered Lennox back to his work。 The convict; obeying;
had not continued his work more than an hour; when the roof fell in and
completely buried him。 He remained in this condition fully two hours。
Missed at dinner…time; a search was instituted for the absent convict; and
he was found under this heap of rubbish。 Life seemed extinct。 He was
taken to the top; and on examination by the prison physician was
pronounced dead。 His remains were carried to the hospital; where he was
washed and dressed preparatory for interment。 His coffin was made and
brought into the hospital。 The chaplain had arrived to perform the last sad
rites prior to burial。 A couple of prisoners were ordered by the hospital
steward to lift the corpse from the boards and carry it across the room and
place it in the coffin。 They obeyed; one at the head and the other at the feet;
and were about half way across the room when the one who was at the
head accidentally stumbled over a cuspidor; lost his balance; and dropped
the corpse。 The head of the dead man struck the floor; and to the utter
surprise and astonishment of all present; a deep groan was heard。 Soon the
eyes opened; and other appearances of life were manifested。 The physician
was immediately sent for; and by the time he arrived; some thirty minutes;
the dead man had called for a cup of water; and was in the act of drinking
when the physician arrived。 The coffin was at once removed; and later on
was used to bury another convict in。 His burial robes were also taken from
him; and the prison garb substituted。 On an examination he was found to
have one of his legs broken in two places; and was otherwise bruised。 He
remained in the hospital some six months; and again went to work。 I
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learned of his peculiar experience while apparently dead; soon after; from
a fellow miner。 Prompted by curiousity; I longed for an acquaintance with
Lennox to get his experience from his own lips。 This opportunity was not
offered for several months。 At last it came。 After being removed from the
mines I was detailed to one of the prison offices to make out some annual
reports。 The subject of this man's return to life was being discussed one
day; when he happened to pass by the office door and was pointed out to
me。 It was not long until I had a note in his hand; and asked him to come
where I was at work。 He did so; and here I got well acquainted with him;
and from his own lips received his wonderful story。 He is a young man;
probably not over thirty years of age。 He is not a hardened criminal; is
possessed of a very good education; and naturally very bright。
The most wonderful part of his history was that during the time he was
dead。 Being a short…hand reporter I took his story from his dictation。 Said
he: 〃I had a presentiment all the morning that something terrible was
going to happen。 I was so uneasy on account of my feelings that I went to
my mining boss; Mr。 Grason; and told him how I felt; and asked him if he
would not come and examine my 'coal room;' the place where I was
digging coal。 He came; and seemed to make a thorough examination; and
ordered me back to work; saying; there was no danger; and that he thought
I was going 'cranky。' I returned to my work; and had been digging away
for something like an hour; when; all of a sudden; it grew very dark。 Then
it seemed as if a great iron door swung open; and I passed through it。 The
thought then came to my mind that I was dead and in another world。 I
could see no one; nor hear sound of any kind。 From some cause unknown
to myself; I started to move away from the doorway; and had traveled
some distance when I came to the banks of a broad river。 It was not dark;
neither was it light。 There was about as much light as on a bright star…lit
night。 I had not remained on the bank of this river very long until I could
hear the sound of oars in the water; and soon a person in a boat rowed up
to where I was standing。 I was speechless。 He looked at me for a moment;
and then said that he had come for me; and told me to get into the boat and
row across to the other side。 I obeyed。 Not a word was spoken。 I longed to
ask him who he was; and where I was。 My tongue seemed to cling to the
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roof of my mouth。 I could not say a word。 Finally; we reached the opposite
shore。 I got out of the boat; and the boatman vanished out of sight。 Thus
left alone; I knew not what to do。 Looking out before me; I saw two roads
which led through a dark valley。 One of these was abroad road; and
seemed to be well traveled。 The other was a narrow path that led off in
another direction。 I instinctively followed the well beaten road。 I had not
gone far when it seemed to grow darker。 Ever and anon; however; a light
would flash up from the distance;
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