The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-21
His View or the Efforts to Pro-
cure q Communication.
REMARKABLE SCENES IN THE ToMBs,
Tho Doomed Man Laughs and tests While
approaching His Fate.
THE LAST HOPE GONE.


OF August, 1876. He approaches his death with an
incxplicablc placidlty very nearly bordering
actual chcorfuncss, so far outward appear
anccs indicate. During tho long hours OF tho
bright spring day that to be his last
on earth he moved about the narrow corridor between
the rows OF coils In Of which he has been
nncd with light step and bright apparently happy
countcnance. He engaged with his relatives with
priests and Sisters nearly all day When dscngaged
he would chat cheerfully about ordinary occurrences
with those about him. Then, no ono unacquanted
with his fate could possibly divine it, nor read his
character in his face eye. While by pre-
possessing, no has certain open look that is not
pugnant, and his face 10 devoid or certain or the
repulsive characteristics usually associated with tho
face Of the murderer. Notwithstanding his seeming
indifference to the horrors OF his situation he talked
respectfully and atcntwcly TO the priests and sisters
II fully that preparation needed for the
hereafter Nor their visits the only indications
OF hts doom. All the silent but active measures that
always prccede the execution Of the con-
dcmned went around him--much OF tho work
in his presence Within the prison corridor Deputy
SheriGs Shafor, Burns and Henry about the stove
during tho day. accordance with the usual CUSTOM
special guard him. They were relieved by
Deputies schoneld, Now and McGvnigle at night Out
side.
preparations carly set foot to erect the gallows
which were, Of course hidden from his view, although
ono who him ut tho time would say he could have
seen his own scaiod erected with calmncss judging by
his composurc In presence OF tho movements within.
His visitors through the day were quite numerous
His counsel called early yesterday morning and found
Doan making his toilet ON a table him stood
small statue Of the Virgin Mary; behind II crucinx
with flowers and candlestcks on either side. The cell
was noticeably neat and clean Dolan in a talka-
tive mood. In response to his counses Inquiries no
said no was we'll He knew, he must die and no
prepared to meet his fate like man, unjust It
10 expressed somo concern for tho fate
OF his wife and mother and when assured
by tho counsel that they would DO taken
care OF he expressed dcep gratitude Soon afer his
wife came and he appeared very much pleased at her
presence About eleven o'clock In the forenoon his
mother aunt and little sister arrived to pass the day
with him. and he won't to tho extreme end OF the
ridor and sat for long interval talking with them in
lively strain. The women cvinced at times good deal
OF distress, but the little girl,
poLAy's SISTER, PLAYED ABOUT rHE CORRIDOR
with two little puppies belonging TO tho prisoner, and
About one O'Clock In the afternoon the first beams Of
the machinery that Is TO launch Doan into the here
after placed in position al the open space In the
southwest corner Of The prison yard and before night
fall It's erection was completed HIS mother len Dolau
about noon and BY hts request sent undertaken to
see him. Dolan talked TO the undertaken for a few
minutes and after had brief interview with the
HERALD reporter Whatever his real feelings may
have been, his manner did not indicate coutrte dis
position, though by his speech would think he ap
preciatcd his position.
Tho reporter said :-"Dolan, you appear TO be
markably calm In view Of to morrow"
II know IT'S forcsone conclusion, so don't see the
s'They say you have some hope OF tho Governors
interfering IN the morning"
'sNot the least think shall have much better
rha Of n Il q
''IIaven't you found IT drcary in prsons"
1.-THE time tsclf has not appeared very long, but God
and myself alone know the agony have gone through"
'Dont you think IL would have been better for you to
II really do; think what have undergone in my
mind Is ten times worse than DEATH"
.How have you boon treated by the Warden and his
II don't think any man ever got moro kindness
Warden Quinn Is just man, but he Is very considerable
II he had been hero should have had many bit
ter hour Under him everybody seems 10 have done
what they could 10 me down TO tho grave
ss s yHn re- ny that you had
sNo moro than you yourself II was the watch that
did for | frequently helped follows TO gel away
ness, but that was ono watch too much for mo-"
.Thcy say that tho expenses your various appeals
have been provided for by the Catholic clergy IL that
truc or false 7" et
III is quito false Everything that Inns been done has
been done voluntarily by my lawyers have had no
friends Tho whole or this business from people
at the back OF the District Attorneys once They
made up their minds should hang and I'm going 10 .
4 hope you will bear up tomorrow as we'll as you do
Il hope shall. Think can I. makes good deal
OF difference whether man Is guilty or innocent.
shall pay the penalty, but hope In few years, with
Gods help, they find out I'm innocent LIS hard to
die AT my iimc Of life especially in this way, but il
TO come, and I'm prepared and contcnisd."
TELEcRArnISG roR STAY.
Tho following telegram scnt by Dolans counsel
Governor rilden later IN the afternoon
Have just discovered important evidence. Answer
To the above telegram Governor Tiden sent tho fol
lowing reply
previously submitted tho District Attorney and regarded
Ss n ncsd 10 X. dar"s the last X
extraordinary cccnsion has arisen should be verified
Counsel II appears, based his telegram upon the
following letter received BY him yesterday
Mr.. Hows:-
Mr. Martin. residing At No ~ Harrison street. between
Pete pan r and snUns, 70 the
ysrsaon y afraid e make !, paoc for fssr o. Thcmpson
aud thus lady acqusnicd Tho facts
The sister i've. n Caroline ssrse and the congregation
no. x nasnr s 81.
@ VA. 'ss - sHsss D 40 w:
rested Tor the "'' Ss 81 81 S%rs Ne street,
is not kcly that any further stay be obtained
on this letter, however
Doan kept up his CHEEKY disposition during tho
afternoon and evening, ana talked with such thought
less ievity ON commonplace topics to his guard and
keepers, that some OF the prison attendants nccus-
toned as they to hard cases. considered his
want OF feeling nero bravado that would vanish be-
fore the fatal hour arrived. In spite OF
all his indifference, however, the atmosphere OF
the whole place suggested all tho horrors Of tho
fclon's death, and finger seemed TO point 10 him as
each visitor entered tho place and voice seemed to
whisper, sthis the wretch who goes forth on tho
morrow 10 10 stranglcd hko dog" Occasionally
during tho evening he passed by the clock tho
keepers desk he shot rapid, nervous glance At
It's hands that told Of mental torture
he cold not wholly conceal But IN an
instant his face would bri, htcn again and
show no OF the agony lie was smohcring Before
nightfa Commissioners Brennan. Cox and Bailey
called number Of priests wero also with Dolan az
different hours among them Fathers KrIetz and Krics
OF ST. Alphonsus Church, IN Thompson street, Fathers
Martin, Barry and Mclean, OF Mott street Roman
Catholic Church; and Father Duranquct and m.
oihor priest from st. Francis xavcr's Roman Catholic
Church IN Sixteenth street. When he had convcrscd
with them for an interval he
STEPPED INTO HIS CELL LIGHTLY
and prayed with each He also talked and prayed viii
the Sisters Of Mercy. A. night, when tho Deputy
shcrins invited him to havc nice supper, he
hank dnuIu