Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-21
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
Harry Hayward, the Accused, Goes
on the Stand.
His BROTHERS CHARGES DENIED
The Defense Pleased With Gaining
Point.
CATHERINE GING'S MURDER

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, February 21.-
Harry Hayward was placed on the stand
today in his own defense in his trial for
Catherine Ging's murder. Preceding this
| much-looked-for event. County Attorney
Nye resumed the cross-examination OF w.
w. Hayward, father Of the young man ac-
cused of numbering Catherine Cling. He
was quite unable to shake the old gentle
mans story in any essential particular.
William Yale, a gunsmIth, and Robert
Weed q jeweler, testified as to various
kinds of cartridges, the weight OF bullets.
etc.
Mr.. Erwin succeeded in establishing that
the fatal bullet was of the same weight as
one taken from 80 short cartridge. Blixt
had testified that when Harry gave him
the cartridges he had declared them to be
3S long. Mr.. Nye strenuously. but in vain,
objected to this evidence, and Mr.. Erwin
was jubiant at his success.
At last Mr. Erwin said he had no other
witnesses present, except the defendant
himself.
Call Harry Hayward" he added.
With his arms folded, and a set express
sion on his face Harry Hayward took the
stand to battle for his own life.
He said in answer to the usual prelim-
mary questions that he was born In Macou-
pin county. ILL.,. twenty-nine years ego and
had lived in Minneapolis for twenty-five
years.
Now" said Erwin. "Mr. Blixt has testi-
fed against you and Mr.. Adry Hayward
has testified against you. Have they testi-
fled correctly"'
They have not responded the witness,
setting his teeth.
HAS the testimony Of Adry Hayward
given here on the stand been true or
false?"
almost wholly false"
DO you know any reason why?'
II do
Explain it to the jury"
II object" said Mr.. Nye.
Sustained" rejoined the Judge.
Il suppose this is for impeachment"
"Oh, no, your honor; am not trying this
jury to know the feelings of fear which
might induce Adry Hayward to testify
falsely against his brother. I want them
to know the truth.
particular questions and answer If you
choose" said Judge Smith.
Il offer to prove, then" began Erwin.
Put it in writing" said the court.
the presence of the stenographers and the
attorneys without the jurys knowledge
what it was. Nye objected ON the ground
of incompetency, and the objection was
sust tained. The court, however, added that
part of it was competent If proper founda-
ton was laid.
You have heard your fathers mothers
and brothers testimony" said Erwin, final
ly after consultation with his colleagues
regarding the discrepancy in your broth
er's account. Did you have any trouble
with him about what he said to your moth
er?"
An objection to this was sustained, and
Mr.. Erwin asked:
Did your brother have any fear Of you
for the reason that you might make dis
closures about him?'
Yes, SIR" responded Harry, before Nye
could object, but the answer was ruled out.
Now you have heard Adry say that he
had never seen Miss Cling. Did he ever see
herr"
He did. 1t was on a narrow, dark road,
between Nicollet avenue and Lake Cal
houn. He could not see her very well. but
he could feel her.
"Was he alone with herr"
"He was not"
"Who was with him?''
II would rather not tell, unless its neces-
sary:. The young lady was here IN the
city"
Mr. Nye objected strenuously to any
thing further on this line and was sustain
ed by the court.
II tell you," said Judge Smith, Its an
insult to this court when you know that
what you are proposing to show has been
ruled out by the court that you try to
bring it in another way
81 think the court does not understand
me-" said Erwin. Il meant no disrespect.
and l don't think 1 deserve the reproof.
I intend to abide by the orders of the court.
but l propose to show by this witness that
Adry Hayward saw Miss Cling under cir
cumstances that he could not forget. Now"
turning to the witness on the stand. Il
will ask you about all your relations with
Miss Cling. State them fully to the jury!'
Well" said Harry in remiscent mood.
IT was introduced to Miss Cling, think in
January, 1894, by Mr.. Speaker at the board.
ing house. I met her at first, perhaps as
often as once week. After while met
her as often as twice week. Then you
might say began to be getting fairly
well acquainted Things went on in that
way during April We kept getting better
and better acquainted all the time. more
and more intimate. From July and August,
on through to December we were what you
might call lovers, I suppose"
I've been every place with her. We've
been just like any other young man and
young lady. I've taken her driving; we've
gone to the theater; to suppers and I've
taken her to church I've been calling OF
her and we have walked together. On the
streets, and everywhere. I've taken her
riding dozens of times. and to the theater.
1t would be impossible to mention all the
places where We have BEEN"