Show The Last of eiroy New York 29 Heralda London On the question of Lefroys confession great doubt is exhibited by the majority of the people it being thought that whatever what-ever he may have had to do with regard to other crimes than that for which he was to die what he has eaid has been more with the idea of obtaining a respite res-pite to inquire i into its accuracy or a reprieve re-prieve on the ground of homicidal mania than H token of sincere repentance Since the publication of so many statements state-ments in connection with Lefroy the authorities of the jail acting under strict orders Tom the home office bacame most reticent upon every subject in connection con-nection with the unfortunate man and decline to answer questions with reference refer-ence to him Wardens and other officials offi-cials also received orders under pain of instant dismissal to refuse all information informa-tion and therefore it has become a matter mat-ter of exceeding difficulty to obtain any particulars that can really be relied upon It has been however certain that during dur-ing a portion of yesterday he became much prostrated and so weak that he had to be helped back from the exercising exercis-ing yard to his cell Once there ho rapidly rap-idly recovered himself and regained that almost immovable stolidity of manner that has kept him up from the time of his arrest The chaplain visited him after 5 oclock and remained some time in conversation con-versation with him and when he left the culprit appeared quiet calm and in no way seemed to fear meeting his fate While he has not refused the ministrations ministra-tions of the chaplain he has not expressed ex-pressed himself as very anxious to receive re-ceive them There was little or no excitement in Lewes A couple of policemen po-licemen and a score or two of men and boys were about the jail and that was ail that indicated anything special Le froy passed a good night and was apparently ap-parently resigned to his fate |