Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
IHAYWARD'S SUDDEN DEATH He Was a Well Man at 2:08
 O'Clock. DIED IN THIRTEEN MINUTES People Were Right in Thinking Him Kind of Devil. ALL OF HIS ENEMIES WERE FORGIVEN Horrible Details of the Last Minutes on Earth of the Minneapolis Murderer.
 He Retained His Nerve to the End.
ALL OF HIS ENEMIES WERE FORGIVEN

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. Hilary Hayward was launched into eternity at POS o'clock this morning. Hayward spent the time until midnight with Edward Goodsell, his brother Adry and a stenog- rapher. Supper was served at midnight and the visitors departed. Hayward ate a most hearty supper and appeared to greatly enjoy this, his last meal At 1 o'clock Father Timothy of the East Side and Rev. William Wilkinson visited Hayward. Upon returning from the cell they reported that there was practically nothing of a religious character dis cussed by them, although Hayward said that he forgave all his enemies and thanked them for coming. The ministers cid not pray with him, nor did he seem to want them to.
 At 1:25 Deputy Sheriff Phil Megarden entered the corridor and read the death warrant. Hayward proceeded to make his toilet. Deputy Sheriffs Bright and Anderson acted as valets. Hayward calmly removed his standing collar, re- placing it with one of the turn-down va riety and small white tie, which Depu- ty Sheriff Bright tied for him. Then ne changed his coat and vest and appeared in a neat cut-a-way coat, high-cut vest and dark trousers. The only trace of nervousness was shown by his repeated ly wiping his hands with a silk handker- chief All this time Deputy Sheriff Me garden was reading the authority of the governor for the execution. When he had concluded Hayward calmly brushed his clothes with a small whist broom. Then he turned to Megarden and said:
 You didn't read all of that, did you? Looks as if there was more there"
 Megarden replied that he had finished the document and took his departure about 1;30. After Megarden had left Hayward paced up and down the corri- E dor a few minutes and then called out to Dr. Burton: Well, doctor, it's getting pt etty close, but if you think you will for get your lines I will try and coach you. This is the last hanging that will have anything to do with. This is apparently my last day on earth"
 When Harry Hayward is hung his ghost will turn around and say that it is ashamed of his body" yelled Hayward to group on the lower floor.
 Say, if there are any newspaper men down there put that in, or you will see cold. clammy hands down the back of your necks, and you'll know what that means. It means that Harry Haywards ghost has returned to see that you do it."
 The death march began at 1:55 a. m. The little procession slowly wended it's way to the caged door and passed out into the short corridor connecting the north and south cell rooms.
 Three cheers for Harry Hayward" yelled Hayward, and some responded with three faint cheers. With his head erect and walking with as firm step as would characterize his movement on Niceiiet avenue he walked along the short corridor and into the cell room.
 Good evening, gentlemen" said the criminal as he walked up the almost perpendicular stairway and stood upon the drop.
 Have you any statement to make, MT. Hayward?" asked Sheriff Homberg.
 Hayward replied that he had and then he began:
 "The people think that am kind of Q devil, and if they knew my past life they would be well aware of that fact. have made shorthand confession of some of my deeds to Messrs Hannix. Goodsell and Maybey, which is true to the best of my recollections"s
 This was said in a slow, hesitating manner. as if the speaker had been re- hearsing his part, but feared lest he should forget his lines.
 Say, Doyle he called, Doyle, where are you?. Stick up your hand. I can't see you, but how do you do?"
 This was all with an air of bravado. which showed that the man had his nerves under most wonderful control.
 Say Clemens" called Hayward to his ex-barber, did you get those tickets? You did? Well, all right"
 Well, have I said anything about Mannix? I meant to say something about him." he drawled. "but I am afraid that I have forgotten it. have most kindly feeling for Mir. Mannix and he has been a good friend of mine. He has been with me for several days and we have been preparing a statement of what I spoke of What shall saw about Mannix?'
 Harry" spoke up MT. Mannix. who was present, Harry, you have said enough; you have nothing more to say Act in the same dignified manner as has characterized your conduct for the past forty-eight hours, and die like a man Think of your mother and father. who are now in tears, and forgive all who have ever testified against you or sorpht to do aught against you"
 VI have freely forgiven them all. and forgive all who have in any way done or attempted to do me any wrong These priests were here and felt sorry that I donot have the same views as they have in regard to the hereafter. respect Fla ther Christ. Father Cleary and Father Timothy; but must say that I am not me be. promised my attorney, John Day Smith, that would say this short prayer on the scaffold:
 oh Lord. for Christ sake. forgive me my sns!'
 5"Megarden, go ahead"
 With these words he turned to Deputy Megarden and indicated that he was ready to die. While Deputies Bright and Anderson steadied him on either side Deputy Megarden advanced and wound the strap around his ankles, another above his knees and third around his arms. ..f5
 "Ouch, that hurts" said Hayward as the strap was drawn tight around his arms As Deputy Megarden was put ting the moose around his neck Hayward showed evidences that he was somewhat fastidious in the manner of execution.
 Say. does not the knot want to go un-