Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-08
CARL HARRIS LAST DAY,
He Babe His Father, Mother and Brother
Farewell.


CARLYLE W. Harris, the convicted poisoner O
his wife. spent the best part of his last day OF
earth with pen, ink and paper revealing tn,
past and seeking to place himself right will
the world.
He saw Chaplain Wiles of the prison for q
few moments and devoted hours to his state
ment for publication. He was a trihe NOR,
nervous than usual. Warden Durston talked
with him awhile in the forenoon and said tina
he seemed to be less firm in his bearing thar
during the past few days.
DR.. Irvine, the prison physician, saw hin
twice yesterday and said that while Harris showed
a little more nervousness than usual he could
discover no signs of breaking down. Harris
appetite has been very hight ever since ht
has been in Sing Sing, and he ate very little
yesterday.
Mrs Harris remained at the boarding house
on State street yesterday and did not gn 10 the
prison. She took her last farewell of her boy
Saturday afternoon. rhe scene was one of tn,
saddest that has ever been witnessed within the
prison walls.
The mother broke down in anguish before
his cell door and wept. She prayed with he,
boy that the horrible doom nigh. be ayerted
and kissed him for the last time.
The younger brother Allan. just on the verge
OF naHhood, also said goodbye Saturday.
THE FATHEK's FAREWELL.
In the afternoon. shortly after 4 O'Clock
Charles L. Harris, the father, accompanied by
young Allan. went to the prison. Although
the rules do not permit visitors to enter on
Sunday. an exception was made, and the father
and son met for the first time in years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris have been separated and
have lived apart for some time. The sons have
been with the mother and when CARLYLE was
a.
self the task of proving his innocence.
The father, who lives in Syracuse. took nc
part in the matter. but was deeply interested
in its outcome. When the final decision Of the
governor came Mr. Harris determined to see
his son once more before all was over. He ar
rived saturday and went at once to the house
where Mrs. Harris is stopping.
Father and mother met again on the eve Of
the death OF their first born. and his death, too
by the stern decree Of justice as a penalty for
the murder of his wife. Mr.. Harris remained
with his wife and son Allan until Yesterday,
when he saw CARLYLE and talked with him less
than half an hour.
The father took the train back to Syracuse.
leaving Mrs. Harris and Allan to wait until all
was over.
Mrs. Harris is preparing statement for the
public. which will be given out after that of he
condemned son.
WHAT HELES's FATHER SAYS.
The report of Commissioner Raines to Gov.
Flower in the Harris case was particularly
pleasing to George Potts, the father of Mary
Helen Potts. He read it over carefully and
said that he came to the conclusion that the
governor was wise in not interfering. In speak
ing of the case he said:' Il doubt very much
whether electricity will have any effect on q
man like Harris. He is entirely devoid of soul
and conscience and the wonderful nerve he dis.
plays goes to show that he has no feelings.
Harris had an even chance for his life before
DIR. kinmouth came forward and made an
affidavit that he had sold nv daughter NOR
phine. His story base fabrication