Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-11
HAYW ARDC0NFESSES
Says He Alone Is Guilty Of The Mur'
der Of Miss Cling.
JOKES WITH THE DEATH-wATCn.


MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. December 10
Harry Hayward has confessed Every
shadow Of doubt as to his guilt in con-
nectlon with the murder Of Catherine
Cling has been swept away by the volun-
tary words Of the assassin. In the still
watches Of the night. Hayward turned to
County-Phy hysician Burton, who constantly
attends him. and. as TO father con-
fessor. admitted that the gallows were
about to receive one Of gui.tiest wretches
Of the nineteenth century.
The story Of the crime he recited from
beginning to end. confessing that he alone
was the instigator Of the murderous plot
and that Claus Blixt was but his tool.
Il fell down at the last moment
though" said Hayward, after full con-
fession had been made. Il intended TO
kill Blixt. but could not. II ] had,
would have been safe. The morning after
the murder | went 10 him and told him
To 90 TO Frank-that is the -.evator-bOy.
YOU know-and borrow a revolver of him.
Blixt looked al me for moment ara
replied: No. Harry; no. IT. was
too cunning for me. II he had borrowed
that revolver l would have gone into tho
basement. and after taking the revolver
away from Blixt | would have shot him
through the right temple where man
committing suicide would naturally shoot.
Then / would have dropped the revolver
10y his side. and backed from the room.
| figured that Mrs. BliXt or some one
might come rushing in, and II ! was back.
ing out I could, upon the appearance OF
any one. have simply rushed forward to-
ward the body, as il ! had heard the
shot too. and was jD-t runsing in. l
failed. though, and now they nave me-
with "A glance toward the court where
the gallows stands awaiting It's victim.
Hayward is making a gigantic effort
10 cover up his shattered nerves to-day.
He arose from his couch this morning.
and. although he had not slept a wink,
stretched himself and said 10 the death
watch: why. / would like to be hung
every day. ! feel like fighting cock"
JOKES WITH HIS WATCH.
He ate sparingly OF wheat-cakes and
fried eggs. but joked with his watch the
while. stating that he had always fcd
well. and could not leave this world
hungry. Nevertheless. his every effort to
appear natural to-day was noticeable. His
lips quivered like those OF a suffering
infant. and he could not keep his mind
on any topic long enough to form COM
piete sentence.
He is breaking up fast and. although
Jailer Sandberg declared that Harry VIII
walk 10 the rope without q tremor, 1t 's
doubtful.
Father Timothy visited the condemned
man in his cell this morning. but Harry
refused 10 embrace the comfort offered
by the Church lie will die as h. Las
lived. with no profession Of religion.
To-day he sent for Stella Goodman, the
woman whom he alleges he married in
New York two years ago, but she did
not come
Sheriff Holmburg visited the cell for
short time to-day. and asked Hayward
If there was anything he wished.
Yes was the reply, II want to give
the boys a big spread here tonight late"
"All right" answered the Sheriff, you
can have anything you want"
Harry at once set 70 work and pre-
pared a bill OF fare for the last social
occasion which he will grace. including an
opossum, a sucking pig, turkey chicken
salad. celery. oysters on the half shell,
mince pie-for DR. Burton. he stated-ap-
pie pie, etc. etc. He intends 70 feed
guards and deputies TO the number OF
eight
He has not yet selected the three peg
sons to attend his execution, az allowed
by the Minnesota law, but states that
George Clemens. his barber. IS to be one.
He has already dressed himself in the
black suit which he will wear at his
execution. white silk tie he has pur-
chased, and insists upon wearing IL.
4 THEORY EXPLODED.
The confession OF Harry Hayward ex-
plodes a theory that has for some time
held general belief. IL was claimed 10y
Claus BliXt and his attorney, as well as
the Sheriff. that the whiskey given BliXt
lust previous to his ride with Kitty Gine
was mixed with nitro-glycerine, drug
so powerful that il would rob the janitor
Of all pity or emotion making Of him
raging beast equal TO the crime Hayward
had commissioned him to perform. Harry
Hayward. although taking all the blame
i'm his confession, positively states. with
out reason for the denial Of any accusa-
ton, that no drug was used on BliXt
that the janitor went on that death-ride
with clear brain, and shot down the
girl with full realization of the deed.
At five minutes before midnight Hay
ward made a statement. addressed TO the
public. in which he asserts that his last
statement regarding the murder is cor
rect.
1t is thought ne will be executed some
time before 2:3O A. VI.