He seemed to have lost none of his bravado…
source date: 1888
availability: public-domain

had a long life still before him. He slept well, ate a hearty breakfast, and when asked by Sheriff Laird at 9 o’clock whether there was anything he wanted, replied, “No, I have had plenty.” He confessed to Father Girard on Wednesday and on Thursday re- ceived the sacrament. He seemed to have lost none of his bravado style notwithstanding his religious professions. The evening previous a woman peddling candy and fruits called at his cell and inquired as to whether he wanted any fruits or candy. He replied that if she would call for her money today after four o’clock that he would make some purchases merely to patronize her. He seemed the least concerned of any per- son about the jail, except, possibly, the darky Wilson, who pulled the rope that let the fatal drop fall. Wilson felt honored to be allowed to pull the rope and would not have missed the opportunity to thus distinguish himself for many dollars.