Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-15
THE EXPIATION.
GOldensOn Makes His Atone.
ment on the GallOWs.
ANOTHER LIFE FOR A LIFE.
The Assassin Lover Dies With His
Victims Photograph in His
Hand-rhe Penalty Paid.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

ander Goldenson spent the last night c
his life in a manner fully in accord witt
his conduct ever since the fatal afternoon
nearly two years ago, when he shot an
killed his sweetheart, little Mamie Kelly
After his mother had called and said tn
last farewell to her son he appeared t.
break down for a few moments, bu
quickly regainea his composure and re
ceived a call from Father Fassanoli, wh'
tried to administer spiritual consolation
to the condemned man. After the prizes
had left Goldenson engaged in game c
cards, keeping up his hilarity all th'
time. Soon after midnight he called fo
some wine and drank toast with hii
iailors, after which he lay down upon hi!
cot and soon fell into fitful slumber.
HOW THE MORNING WAS SPENT.
At about 8 80 O'Clock this morning he
sprang out of bed and dressed himself
It was apparent that he was ill at ease,
and the deep, red circles around his eyes
contrasted strongly with the deathly
pallor of his face. By o'clock he
seemed in a very cheerful mood and
walked up and down his cell, whistling
several popular airs. The priest made
another call at about 6 80 o'clock and
Goldenson appeared glad to see him.
After he had gone, two prison evangelists
called and sang and prayed with the
prisoner. While they were in his cell
the deputies tested the gallows and rope
and found everything secure. Golden
sons spirits appeared to be greatly i'm
proved after the evangelists left him.
He talked to his jailors upon trivial
matters and soon asked for breakfast,
which was brought him, and he ate
heartily. While he was eating, the
City Physician arrived and examined
him and found that he was in good con-
dition and not likely to break down.
He told the physician that he would
like to have little brandy just before
his execution. When he had finished
breakfast he was asked if he was ready
to go to the cell on the upper corridor,
next to the scaffold. He answered in a
steady voice, 81 am," and quickly put
on his coat and vest. He then turned to
Chief Jailor Rogers and walked out in
to the corridor.
Goldenson walked up stairs without a
tremor, and when he reached the cell
door, stopped and took long look at the
scafold. Outside of his pallor he did not
seem to be affected. He then entered the
cell, accompanied by his spiritual advis-
er.
THE CROWD AROUND THE JAIL.
The crowd which began to collect out
side of the Jail early this morning, grad
ually increased until by II o'clock the
throng was so dense that it was impos-
sible for vehicles to pass. The crowd
was very orderly and easily beat back
from the Jail by a company of seventy
police.
THE FATAL HOUR APPROACHES.
Five minutes before the hour set for
the hanging Goldenson got up from his
seat and paced up and down the cell.
Father Fassanoli was by his side and
poured into his ears few words of relig-
ious consolation. The clergyman looked
at his watch, and noting the near ap-
proach of the fatal hour, told his charge
to prepare for his walk to the scaffold.
A silk handkerchief in the form of an
American flag was futtering from his
coat pocket Drawing it out he carefully
placed it on the table, and picking up
puOCOSIdpA VI MdAAAO AOAy, "
which he had fastened piece
of narrow black ribbon, he asked the
father to tie the ribbon around his left
wrist 80 the picture wouldn't drop from
his hand when he died. Father Fas-
sanoli obeyed and Goldenson next took
the handkerchief in his right hand and
calmly remarked that he was ready to
die. AS he finished speaking the bell
tolled the hour of noon. With a rapid
stride Goldenson reached the cell door.
The march to the scaffold was led by
Sheriff McMann, followed by Father
Fassanoli, and close behind him came
the condemned man; several deputies
followed. Goldenson marched with a
firm tread and reaching the scaffold
turned and faced the spectators without
tremor.
THE MURDERER's DYING STATEMENT.
He advanced to the front of the scat
fold, cleared his voice, and said: 81
wish to say a few words before l 60.
have often reiterated that Mamie was
nv first and only love. say now che
was, and hope to be forgiven by her
and all. I hope will go to heaven. l
thank you all for your kindness to me.
Goodbye"
The few words he spoke were de-
livered in clear voice and not tremor
was to be noted. The sun was shining
in his face through the grating overhead,
and made it uncomfortable for
him while he stood at the front
of the scaffold. When he finished
speaking he stepped back on the
trap door and carefully measured
the distance with his eye, so as to stand
in the center. He then extended his
right hand and shook hands with al
who were standing on the scaffold. Ther
passing his handkerchief to Jailel
Rogers, who was standing in front O
him he raised both hands and unfastenel
his tie and collar.
HE KISSES NAMES PHOTOGRAPH.
When he had thus far assisted tn,
deputies he raised the photograph to hi,
lips and gave it a kiss. Jailer Roger
passed the handkerchief back to hin
and stepped to one side to pick up tn,
straps. When the deputies advanced t,
him with the straps he ex
tended both arms, so as t,
afford them better opportunit,
for pinioning him. When the strap
had been adjusted around his legs AM
waist, he turned to the deputy and said
"Give me the noose." The rope wa
passed to him and he placed it aroun
his neck. He again raised thephoto
graph to his lips and kissed it. Th
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