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- WITTICISMS OF 7 CONDEMNED CRIMINALS.
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- 1. GEORGE APPEL. (Electrocuted in 1952.)
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- As he was being strapped into the electric chair Appel quipped - "Well,
- folks, you`ll soon see a baked Appel."
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- 2. GUY CLARK. (Hanged in 1832.)
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- On the way to the gallows the sheriff asked Clark to speed up the pace.
- Clark replied, "Nothing will happen until I get there."
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- 3. JAMES DONALD FRENCH. (Electrocuted in 1966.)
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- Turning to a newsman on his way to the chair, French helpfully suggested.
- "I have a terrific headline for you in the morning - French Fries!"
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- 4. WILLIAM PALMER. (Hanged in 1856.)
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- As he stepped onto the gallows Palmer looked at the trapdoor and
- exclaimed, "Are you sure it`s safe?"
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- 5. SIR WALTER RALEIGH. (Beheaded in 1618.)
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- Feeling the edge of the axe soon to be used on him, Raleigh said, "Tis
- asharp remedy but a sure one for all ills."
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- 6. JAMES W RODGERS. (Shot in 1960.)
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- Asked if he had a last request, Rodgers stated, "Why yes - a bulletproof
- vest."
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- 7. FREDERICK CHARLES WOOD (Electrocuted in 1963.)
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- Sitting down in the electric chair Woods said, "Gentlemen, you are about
- to see the effect of electricity upon Wood."
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