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Will Remain in Doubt.The gallows provided for the execution of the Pottses at Elko to-morrow. Las three ropes, whiob will bo oat by different pet sons the instant the signal is given lor the final act. Only one, however, connects with the drap, the other two being dummies, bo it will probably never bo known to a certainty* who out the fatal cord. A friend of Sheriff Barnard informs the Jourhal that that officer keenly realizes the unpleasantness of his official doty although he will perforin it strictly in accordance with the provisions of the law. The fact that he, in common with others at Elko, believes in the possible innocence of the condemned, does not toad to lessen his repugnanoe to the duty which compelo him to Bond them to their death.tIiArtricc to Mothers.
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Daily Nevada State Journal

Reno, Nevada, US

Thu, Jun 19, 1890

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