“Ewing Brooks (Maxwell's Doom)”

Description

The singer, Ewing Brooks, departs England and assumes the name [Walter] Maxwell in America. He murders a man out of petty jealousy, then flees west, ending in New Zealand. Extradited to the U.S., he is condemned to die despite his family's plea

Historical references

• 1885 - Hugh M. Brooks, who used the name Walter Lennox Maxwell, murders Charles Arthur Preller
• Aug 10, 1888 - Execution of Brooks (apprehended after fleeing to New Zealand)

Cross references

• cf. "Charles Guiteau" [Laws E11] (tune & meter)

References

1. Laws E12, "Ewing Brooks (Maxwell's Doom)"
2. Belden, pp. 413-415, "Maxwell's Doom" (2 texts)
3. Randolph 156, "Ewing Brooks" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 148-151, "Ewing Brooks" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's )
5. DT 690, EWNGBROK
6. Roud #890
7. BI, LE12