Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-09-15
As now live,
My life is deaths annoy
But when I'm dead
My death will be a lifes Joy
September IS, 1888. ALECK GoLDENsoN.

As now live,
My life is a deaths annoy;
But when I'm dead.
My death will be life's Joy
September IS, 1855. ALEcK GoLpENsoN.
EVENTS OF THE EARLY MORNING.
The murderer awoke with a start shortly
after o'clock this morning He looked
about him wildly for a moment, and then
remembering where he was, his old calm.
ness resumed its possession of him. He
inquired the time, remarking that it was
strange he could not sleep. After con-
versing for q while with Deputy Sheriff
Gorham, he laid down again, but sleep had
deserted him altogether, and in half an
hour he arose again for the day.
Shortly before Z o'clock the Sisters OF
Mercy, who have visited him daily for the
last fortnight, called at the Jail and were
admitted. They repaired at once to the
condemned mans cell, and were pleasantly
with him over an hour, praying and sing
ing, and then left the Jail, shouting Glory
be to Cod" and Christ, save his soul, II
etc.
HUNGRY, AS USUAL.
About $50 o'clock the doomed man ex-
pressed desire for something to eat Upon
OOliS dShCQ N adl AC NOulu ike nt ItplleU
jovially: "Oh, anything, l guess. What ]
eat to-day amt going to inn pair my health
much" His favorite dish of bacon and eggs
was brought to him and he went at it with
relish. He ate heartily of the bacon, but
only minced at the eggs. As usual he de.
manded an enormous supply of coffee, and
devoured several cups of it.
City Physician Blach entered the cell Just
as Goldenson was finishing his meal, and
asked him how he felt.
First rate, under the circumstances, u
was his reply.
DR.. Blach felt of his pulse, and found il
to be remarkably regular and normal for q
man who had only three hours more to live
HIGH PRICES FOR TICKETS.
AT 10 o'clock Captain Douglass arrived
in command of large squad of police
belted and gloyed. The sidewalk in front
of the jail was cleared, and no one was al.
lowed to pass the Gordon of police who was
not provided with a card of admission.
Between IL and II o'clock crowds were
moving up Kearny street toward Broadway
and the block in front of the Jail was soon
jammed with people. Tickets of admission
to the jail were in great demand, offers oil
$50 to S25 for them being made, and it is
reported that number were sold at those
figures. Demands for admission tickets
were made upon the Sheriff all the morn
ing, but in vain for tickets were exhausted
long before.
FAREWELL TO THE OFFICERS.
The Sheriff's deputies entered the prison
er's cell, one after another, to bid him
goodby. He shook hands with all, and
was invariably more unconcerned than his
visitor. Those who have been brought
in contact with the bright but cratic in
tellect for months past felt considerable
sadness at parting with him, and tears
gathered in the eyes of many of the
deputies as they spoke their last farewell.
Goldenson met them ali, however, with a
smile and joking reference to some Incl
dent in his prison life. He earnestly
thanked them all for favors which he had
received at their hands, and said he was
going to the scaffold with malice toward
none and forgiveness for all.
COOL AND UNcoNcERNED.
"That man is the bravest in my expert
ence," said Jailer Rogers. as be came from
the cell at 1880 o'clock. al have seen
many executions, but in no instance have
seen man so cool and unconcerned
within two hours of his death. He tells
me that he wishes to save me all trouble
and desires to place the rope about his
neck himself. He wants the whole thing
over quickly, and wants to be strapped
tight. He chats pleasantly and evinces not
the slightest tremor."
Shortly after the condemned man called
for some brandy and water, which was im-
mediately passed to him. He drank it at
a swallow and smacked his lips in evident
satisfaction.
THE CLOSING SCENES IN JAIL.
City Physician Blach entered the cell
and spoke with the prisoner. He felt his
pulse and found it normal. Goldenson has
always felt very bitter against the little
Doctor, but this morning he shook hands
with him cordially and said that he was
glad to see him. The Doctor handed him
cepted with mock ceremony and drank
with smile and bow.
Father Fasanotti was joined by Father
Vereker of st. Patrick's Church. The cell
door was closed, and they both remained
in quiet and earnest conversation with the
prisoner. The light that came through the
narrow grating was reinforced by two tai
low candles placed upon little table COW
cred by white cloth and plate of grapes.
His attorney, Carroll Cook, then entered
the cell in company with the Sheriff, and
Goldenson grasped both by the hand. The
last hour had sobered him slightly, and he
did not meet his visitors with his usual
laugh, although he smiled brightly as he
wished them luck. There was trembling
in his hand as he raised the brandy flask
from the table and poured out drink for
each of his visitors, After they drained
the glass he said ITO my health, l sup
pose" He then took drink himself
ro,- mod Irol anuhoU ~
IN THE FACE OF DEATH.
At 11:3O o'clock the corridors and main
floor of the Jail were packed to sufocdtion.
Sheriff McMann mounted the scaffold and
requested the spectators not to smoke and
also to refrain from making any remarks
when the prisoner took his position on the
trap.
Sheriff McMann and Under Sheriff
O'Connor entered the condemned mans
cell at 11:45, and Mr.. O'Connor proceeded
to read the deathwarrant to Goldenson.
The prisoner listened quietly to it, and
when it was concluded remarked lacon-
icaily, Good"
Father Fasanotti remained in the cell
during the reading of the warrant.
At 1855 O'Clock the door swung open
again and Jailer Rogers entered with two
deputies. They sat down and waited.
Nothing was said as the moments sped
slowly. The prisoner arose and took
another drink OF brandy. Underneath the
scaffold Drs. Blach, Pescia and Carpenter
had taken their posts and everything was
in readiness. At two minutes to y Gold
enson arose and walked rapidly to and fro,
his face set. mis- lips compressed, his eyes
fixed ahead. Another drink at IL. The
bell tolled the noon hour.
on THE scAFFoLD.
As Goldenson stepped forward on the
scaffold he betrayed just trifie of heryous-
ness.
well, gentlemen" he said, II have a
few words to say before | go. | have
always reiterated that loved Mamie Kelley,
and say so again now" Then turning to
Sheriff McMann and putting out his hand,
he continued: II thank you, kind Sheriff,
--<x- 1,,ra Irno for mo " H. 1ooI- I