Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-20

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GILMAN At SING sMa L
The sceueson tbereception of Gilman, the {
forgers at Sing Sing, is thus described BY .
New York Sun reporter. Gilman went in
Sheriff McGonigal and friend, Mr.. Lane.
Warden Clark was in the visitors room
when the cab was driven to the door of the
office. Here Gonigal was the first to alight,
and, after Mr.. Lane and Deputy McGonigal
GOT out, he waited behind to take his valise.
The visitors in the room did not dream that
it was noted forger who was then entering
the visitors. room with two we'll dressed gen.
tlen,en. When Gilman got into the room
he placed his heavy valise on the end of
settee, and then for minute the party
seemed embarras.ed Warden Clark stood
silent at one end of the room, looking at the
three men. His assistant looked rapidly at
each one, as if to fix upon Gilman. No one
embarrassed. stepped forward, and, with
wave of his hand, appeared to be about to
introduce Gilman to Warden Clark
Gilman was the first to realize the situa.
tion.- Stepping firmly forward in front Of
Warden Clark, be said, quietly:
"I am William C. Gilman"
To this the Warden said nothing, but
turning to Deputy McGonigal asked him if
he was the officer. Mr.. McGonigal rarely
goes to the prison with prisoners, and was .
stranger to Warden Clark. He gave the
Warden letter written on sheet Of paper
with q Grand Hotel stamp upon it Then
Mr.. Lane said something in low tone to
the Warden. :.
the warden said, "from which cannot de-
part"
Meanwhile Gilman had drawn Deputy
McGonigal aside and seized both his hands
! He thanked the officer for his kindness. and
| in 30 doing the tears started to his eyes. The
deputy sheriff was 90 much affected that he
could say nothing. He only shook and held
Gilmans hands for moment. Then he
turned to the warden to finish some Of the
formalities, and meanwhile Mr.. Lane took
Gilman's hand. Neither spoke, but their
E lips ouivered, and then Gilman, by very
apparent effort, smiled.
"Take him to the receiving room," War
den Clark said to the keeper, who was look.
ing wonderingly on all this. Gilman ner-
vously touched the Warden's arm, rs if TO
say SOIuctuluk, nuu NHSu NuAhAnS w ssAS ASSP
er. pointed to his valise and said timidly:
"That is mine."
"I will take care Of that by and by" the
4 keeper replied, and then Gilman followed
u him down stairs to the receiving room.
+ In the bleak receiving room, when Gill
q man entered. there we're the six other con-
e vict, who had been brought up handcuffed.
Gilman quietly awaited orders He looked
:. quickly at the other convicts, but without
), any appearance Of repulaion.
s Fold .your arms. Stand in line, with
6 your faces to the wall, !" said the clerk.
e The men ranged themselves in line Next
Is to Gilman stood negro who was under SEN
e, tence for larceny. Gilman stood at the end
e of the line nearest the clerk, and the first
inquiries we're put to him.
}. "What is your name?"
!. civilian C. Gilman"
d "How old are you:"
d "Forty.three years"
,. "What is your business
l. "a broker"
Il "Where were you borns'
It Norwich, Conn"
Il "Have you ever been arrested before ?"
n "I have never been arrested at all"
=. "Whst" exclaimed the clerk in loud
: voice, as he looked up at Gilman in aston
o ishment.
., II have never been arrested al all" Gil
T. man quietly replied.
y "Never been arrested" said the now be
8. wildered clerk. O. Then how comes it tha
g you are here!"
is To this question Gilman made no reply
IN and as it was question that the clerk wa
IN not authorized to ask, Deputy Sheriff Burns
&c who was in the room at the time, said tha
n Gilman did what was proper In not answer
IS ing.
As soon as the clerk recovered from hi
,e surprise, he asked, "Can you write?"
-. "Yes SIR"
~ "Then sign your name 10 this roll"
e Gilman took the pen and signed "Wil
y. liam e. Gilman" to the roll in firm plail
m hand.
ID What have you got about yous' sait
I,a the clerk to Gilman.
~ ~ Gilman took from his pocket his knife
ra :" pocket book and few triies. and then tool
~ off his watch and chain and gave them 4
:. -. the clerk. Then, suddenly thrusting hi
~ hand into another pocket, he took from II
key:
"That is the key OF my valise, up stairs.
to Again the clerk was astonshed ''Th
N, key TO whatg" he exclaimed.
on ITO my valisc, which is up stairs
ls "Your valise' Well. we'll see abou, tina
u by and by. Have YOU got anything els
As. about yous''
n "No, nothing bu, this ring" pointing I
nut plain gold ring or his finger.
en- Take II off"
he II can't get II off
IA "Then we'll tilc It Off"
ns Gilman. after some ,ucGing, succeeded
,r, taking of the ring. and then he gave II
TO the clerk.
ht The convic,s were ,hon taken into II
nd statsroom " be shaved and have their bs
Of cut But % 0ilman's face was smooth, an
bic Asis closeiy trimmed. be vas pAasod b