Logan Republican | 1916-05-30 | Page 2 | The Black Cap

The Black Cap. A small, limp pleco of blnck cloth Is, according to ancient custom, put on tho top of the Judge's wig In England be- 1 fore he passes sentence of death and Is properly called tho "sentenco cap," 'or "black cap." Covering the, bead was a sign of mourning among tho Israelites, Is-raelites, Greeks, Romans uud Anglo-Snxous Anglo-Snxous uud is referred to In Samuel 11, 15-30. Putting on tho block cap Is not a gTlm sign of revengo of tho law, but Is rather a token of sorrow, expressing the regret flie Judgo feels at having to condemn the prisoner to death.