The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-21
him said I'm low but distinct tones; Don't
file that affidavit with the county CLERK
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him said in low but distinct tones Don't
file that affidavit with the county clerk,
Mr. Howe: lay it on my coffin.
There were wet eyes in the courtroom
Harris devoted considerable attention
to Assistant District Attorney NeAnAh'
who was prosecutor on the hrst trih'
While De was talking about Mellnlan
saving that Harris was married IN ln>'
Harris suddenly Missed: And | know
and Wollr,er knows that Wellman lied"
A few minutes later Mr.. Wellmdn. who
had been sitting alongside Mr.. Nicoll.
arose and abruptly left The courtroom.
He had better have g0ne before, re-
marked Harris
Nr Gilman. after a little, came into
the courtroom again by the public en-
trance. but did not go within tho rail. lie
stood back In the crowd and was Visably
affected Ills agitation was noticed by
an around him.
most affecting scene occurred when
Harris turned 20 Mr Howe and said in
broken accents: "Ar. Howe. ] let you
know what poor man / am, hat | have
not and cannot repay your devotion. l
want YOU 10 take ,his my dearest pos
session. and Keep il ever
As re spoke Harris drew an envelope
from his pocket and handed it to Mr..
Howe. with these words Take It. Mr..
Howe, IL was Helen's last gift to me-
'raAe IL with her love.
As ne turned away 10 face the recorder
again Harris sobbed twice convulsiv,ly
and the tears ran down his checks.
After addressing a few impressive words
80 the recorder Harris finished his remark
able speech by turning again to Mr.. Howe
and handing him some letters.
Harris had spoken for an hour and
forty minutes.
The recorder then began to speak slowly
and impressiyely. After a few minutes
Harris lifted his hand appealingly and
asked permission q Doe seated.
certainly. certainly" was the re-
corders answer
The recorder proceeded 10 review the
facts Of the case very briefly. He spoke
particularly 0f the application for a new
trial and said he fad given the applica-
tion his consideration with a very fun
sense OF the responsibility that a human
life depended upon his decision
Twice Harris interrupted the recorder
10 speak Of points in the case that he
had forgotten before. The recorder heard
him patiently.
rhe third time Harris got up II was to
ask that he be allowed 10 remain in the
Tombs a few days before being taken
10 Sing Sirg. The recorder said ne had
no authority TO grant the request. but he
did not doubt that the sheriff would do
So.
you are not here 10 have the sentence
OF death pronounced upon you" said the
recorder That has been already done.
The previous sentence has merely 10 be
rca1rmed and a date fixed The order
Of the court is that the previous sentence
be carried out during the week beginning
May Sth."
The recorder said this In ordinary torres.
hurriedly as though anxious to get II
over.
The crowd tried 10 get up closer 10
Harris 10 get a look at him. but the Of
iicers quickly cleared the court. Harris
made no sign as he heard the date OF his
death. His already pallid face could be-
come no paler.
The deputy sherlffs took Harris 10 a
private room until the crowd should dis
perse and then took him back TO the
Tombs by a circuitous route.
The envelope which Harris handed to
blr. Howe. saying IL contained Helen :
last gift 10 him. had In II a pair OF gold
link cum buttons.