The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-12-12

and moaning. At s o'clock he arose. The
water furnished him for his toilet seemed
refreshing. 1t frightened his complexion,
added a new luster to his eye and Increased
his mental vigor. His breakfast, consisting
Of coffee, wheat cakes and fried eggs, he
partook of sparingly. Before the dishes
had been removed Harry's callers began to
arrive. He greeted them with a CHEEKY
good morning, and plunged effusively into
conversation. Not for moment did he
permit it to lag. In answer to all in
quiries regarding his health he made char
acteristic replies. "Never felt better IN
my life!" ''Feel as though had fifty years
to live!" and similar expressions were his
favorites. On all corners he endeavored to
impress the fact that he would die "game."
He repeated his jocose remark that it would
be pleasure for him to have Frank James,
the Younger brothers and the Daltons wit
ness the execution.
81 woulG like to have them here to pass
judgment on my staying qualities he said
to Capt. Lol Wheeler, the turnkey.
Sent a Note to Stella.
At 10 o'clock, when there was mo-
ment's break in the line of visitors to the
condemned cell, the prisoner asked for
messenger boy, and sent note. to the
mysterious Stella Goodman whose hus-
band he still claimed to be. The note was
delivered to the girl at the residence of her
mother, 1901 Minnehaha avenue. An oral
reply was sent. The messenger reported
that Miss Goodman was in a predicament-
the nature of which she did not State-and
could not address Harry a written reply.
She said, moreover, that she was planning
to leave the city that evening, but would
call at the Jail first.
Hayward anxiOusly awaited her arrival.
1t was delayed beyond the hour Of noon,
and then occurred with the knowledge Of
the jail officials only. 1t is reported that
the two were engaged in conversation about
an hour. What was said remains secret
to all except the two. The death watch
had withdrawn to respectful distance and
were observant Of what passed between the
two only that they might prevent the
transfer Of any package.
Those familiar with all Of the phases Of
the case are equally divided regarding the
truth of Harry's story. Harry Goodsell
processes to believe it, and many accept it
for that reason. Others say that the state
| ment was merely a ruse on the part of the
versatile criminal to get the girl into the
Jail. The two have been friends for years.
| Stella had made several attempts to see
| Harry but had failed The girl has made
| no statement regarding her relations with
| the prisoner, but her mother had entered u
| very emphatic denial to the allegation that
| they were anything more than friends.
Hayward's other callers during the morn
! ing were Harry Goodsell, Attorney A. F..
| Sweetzer, one Of w. w. Erwins assistants
| during the trial; Inspector Doyle, DR.. II.
| N. Avery, County Commissioner Ed Con-
! roy and DR.. Thad Hayward. The interview
with Goodsel was not productive of any
new features. 1t was principally regarding
| the proposed publication of +.
Hayward's "Memoirs,"
as he fondly termed them. These will COM
prise his voluminous statements relative to
| the last ten years Of his life The greatest
| secrecy has been maintained regarding
them. Harry believed there was money in
| it, and beuueathed the statements to his
cousin. They will be published in book
| form Until then the world will not know
what further fantasies ran riot in his brain.
! That the memoirs will contain complete
| confession of the murderer's completely In
| the crime for which he was hanged, every
! body doubts. Minneapolis people read any
| thing that falls from Hayward's lips with
avidity, but they have ceased to believe
! him. assi
The dictation of the strange narrative
Il was resumed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
| Harry sat beside the iron grating outside
! the door of his cell and talked continuously.
| His position was an easy one, ana from
| what could be seen below the story was not
! marked with impassioned passages. Us the
! prisoners conversation often Is. None OF
l the witnesses could be prevailed upon to
divulge the nature of the final statement.
| The executive session continued until =
| o'clock, when 1t was once more Interrupted,
to be resumed later in the night. During
the dictation Father Christie called and
was admitted to the corridor. His CONVEX
sation with Hayward was very brief.
Father Timothy was also with the prisoner