The New York herald., 1879-12-19
The Accused Clergyman Tsstiiss
in His Own Behalf.
COATRADICTlNG STATE WITNESSES
Denies that He Was Ever Intimate
with Mary Stannard.
HIS PURCHASE OF ARSENIC.
An Explanation Concerning His
Call Upon Mary.

OdA OpOu uudIy.
New HAVEN. Conn.,. Dec. Is. 1879.
In the Hayden trial to-day the forenoon was occu-
pied with the testimony of several witnesses who
filed in little gaps in the OF the defence. and
went to some extent toward contradicting some OF
the evidence against the accused The event OF the
day the calling of Hayden. the accused clergy
man. who told his story In an apparently straight
forward way and with every appearance Of rankness
He made good impression by the evident care exer-
csed relating every fact of any Importance bearing
upon the period of tho tragedy. He denied most
emphatically that he ever criminally intimate
with Mary Stannard. or that he ever had any inti-
nation that she was enceinte believed herself to
be in that condition. The purchase of arsenic on
the morning of the tragedy. which has been held to
be very suspicious circumstance in view
of the finding OF arsenic in the MUIR
dered girls stomach. was explained by the
statement that. his purpose to kill rats.
and he supported this by detailing conversations
the subject prior to the purchase As far as his
story progressed to-day he contradicted the States
witnesses two important particulars and de-
MED positively that he had any conversation with
Mary Stannard on the afternoon OF the day preced-
ing the murder. The State insists that he did have
such conversation and that 1t prompted his early
purchase of the poison His story listened to with
close interest by the spectators who thronged the
court room and at the recess. after he had been
the witness stand for hour. he surrounded
by many friends, who extended their congratula-
tioDs. In reply to an inquiry by the defence Mr..
Waller stated that the prosecution had not Mary
Stannards shoes. but could give all necessary In
formation concerning them The defence then called
one of the States witnesses. Deputy Sheriff Hull.
who denied ever having the shoes in his possession.
Charles L. Stannard, father of the murdered girl.
recalled by the defence testified that the day of
the tragedy Mary s"coarsish kind of Shoes"
which probably now at his house. although he
had not them for year. Mr.. Waller. interrupt
ing. said that one OF Mary's sisters had informed
him that they were at the STANDARD house. The
witness was requested, to bring Them into court
tomorrow The defence expects Imake an impor-
tant point by showing them to the jury.
MR.. HAYDEN's TESTIMONY.
sensation now created when Mr.. Watrous
quietly remarked MIR. Hayden, will you take the
standT" The accused stepped forward promptly
aud seated himself Hewas atired in clerical black,
with wide white tie. and appeared perfectly cool
ana self-possessed. The examination in chief
will hrst ask you this general question-Have you
any knowledge Of the time, place. manner person
By whose hand Mary Stannard camo to her death?
Mr.. Hayden-None whatever with emphasisl.
q. What was your occupation at that time? A.
preaching ut South Madison. and lived
rented farm In Rockland; came to Rockland in
April. 1877. and nrst lived in the parsonage. and
preached at the Rockland Church; was appointed to
by Presiding Elder Hill; both my wife and myself
taught school at intervals.
''Now." said Mr.. Jones. let get at some of your
history before coming to the more
Before removing to Rockland. continued Mr.. Hay
den, lived at West Rocky Hill and also at Middle
town from 1873 to 1873; while there in college
and preached Sundays at West Rocky Hill. where
my trade finally went to West Rocky Hill TO toll live.
leaving college on account Of head troubles: was
In the sophomore class when left; came to Mid
n Iofnv Prom. Rae Groan nVvic vlara I had
just graduated from the thon called Providence Con-
ference Seminary; had been married two years pre-
ried. down to the time lett Middietown; my wife
taught school much Of the time.
q. We're you ever on the witness stand before this
trouble? A. No. sir.
'what's the object OF that?" inquired Mr.. Waller,
show that Mr.. Hayden novice in court pro-
ceedings. The jury ought to know 1t. And continu-
ing. Mr.. Jones remarked :-"Now, We will come down
to the events of the Sunday preceding the murder
on Tuesday,"
Mr.. Hay den-I preached at South Madison ten miles
from Rockland. that Sunday and started home
about one O'Clock on Monday afternoon; usually
returned Mondays, excepting in the haying season.
nights; started later than usual that Monday be-
cause stopped to see about teaching school that
winter and TO consult with the stewards OF my
church; my salary was small that had to in
crease it as best could saw four Of my stewards
Norman scranton, William Miner Thomas Pendelow
Scranton. and the others lived from to two
miles distant; dined at scranton's. and then
pears, apples and oysters ia the she'll
home between three aud half past and found only
put up my horse. carried the fruit. Nc. into the
house; then read newspaper In the dining room
HAYDEN ENJOYS A SMOKE
That's fault you have believe" suggested Mr..
"Good fault. I think" responded Mr.. Hayden.
with smile. II sat reading and smoking until
four O'Clock. Mary stannard then csne into the
room and said her father wished rake; my vile
no
the baby; nodaed my head to Marys request,
to s Mary had tho S Sy 60
in her arms; the dining room door
and all the windows were open; went
bAck. and as / approached the house saw wife
and Mary coming out; Mary stepped of the piazza.
told her that my work was done and 1 no
hurry for it, Mary was standing In the yard beside
me, just OF the piazza; there nothing more said
by either us; Mary did go my barn at that
time. rrhis is fiat denial of the statements OF
that Hayden and Mary entered the barn together and
remained four or Ave minutes.l went into the
house. resumed my reading and did not see her
again: at this timc had no conversation. except as
have stated and even tins was In the presence of
my wife. Witness pointed out. on photograph of
his promises. the place whore lie gave Mary tho
rake.l have to suppose that any time
during this visit either before alter saw her. Mary
went any nearer the barn went the barn by the
large doors that afternoon, at half four. George
Davis came TO engage me 10 work Tor him; was IN
the reading room. aud don't rccolect VIII ther had
finished smoking uaughtcr); he wanted me to do
carpentcr's work on his shed and arranged TO 20
Wednesday morning; objected TO going because I
had not dug my potatoes, but he said he would have
considerable work for during the fall and wished
me to doa couple OF days work now; don't recall
anything else Of Importance occurring that after.
noon; did not see Mary stannard again. her
father"
T. Wore you with Mary Sannard alone anywhere
that day. or did you have any convcrsation any.
yhere with her excepting ~ you have stated? A.
No, str.
q. Had you any idea that she was or believed her.
self to be In peculiar position? A. No, sir. the
thought never entered my mind
q. Did you have any conversation that day or the
ncxt or any prior day on that subject? A. Never,
Iir.
O. Was there any reason why you should
sonvcrse with her on that subject? A. None, sir.
HAYDEN pESIEs CRIMINAL INTIMACY.
O. We're YOU ever crimiiially intimate with that
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