Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-07

the Presidents stomach and he vomited
quite freely. He did not, however, lose
consciousness. About his bed were gath.
cred his cabinet and some of his best
friends. He said nothing, but he recog.
nized everyone with his eye. At one time
he put his arm around Blaine and said
"You know how I love you Blaine.'
The Presidents grief-stricken son, Harry
stood by the side Of the bed, holding his
fathers hand and crying as though his
hoart would break and calling aloud: my
posr father! Ny poor father I" There
were few present who did not weep.
Mrs. Garfield arrived in Washington
about 7 30 p. m. She was accompanied by
her daughter Molie and her son Harry
The Presidents second oldest son James
met them at the portico, and urged his
mother to be calm. Mrs. GARFIELD prom.
ised she would, and went up stairs at once
TO the Presidents room. When she en-
tered the President recognized 2ier. The
scene was one Of peculiar sadness, and
moved all who were present to tears. AL
though weak from her recent Ahess, and
shocked by the audiences Of the grief
which had come to her, she had behaved
since irer arrival with courage and self
control equal to those Of her husband
Not only has she no: given way to the ter
ror and grief which she necessarily feels
bat she las been constantly by the Presi-
dents side, encouraging him with hei
presence and sympathy, and giving ell
cient aid-so far as it has been in her pow
er--to the attending physicians.
GuITEAU IN JAIL.
Guitesu on being arrested was hurried
of to the District Jail. When the prisoner
arrived there he was neatly attired in a
suit of blue, and wore drab hat pulled
down ever his eyes, giving him the ap
pearauce Of an ugly character. 1t may be
worthy Of note to state that some two Of
three weeks ago Guiteau went TO the jai
for the purpose Of visiting it, but was re
fused admittance on the ground that it was
not visitors day" He at that time men
toned his name as Guiteau, and said that
he came from Chicago. When brought tc
the jail to-day he was admitted by the Off,
Ger who had previously refused to allow
him to enter, and a mutual recognition
took place, Guiteau saying, "You are the
man who wouldn't let me 60 through the
jail some time ago.. The only other re-
mark he made before being placed in his
cell was that General Sherman would ar
rive at the jail soon.
Pursuant to his orders from the Attor
ney General the officer in charge of the jsi
declined to give any futher information
sor would he state ia what cell the prisoner
was confined. This officer was an attend
ant at the old city Jail, at the time OF the
assassination of President Lincoln.
TIE MURDERER's FoRErHouGHr,
The following letter was taken frcm the
prisoners pocket at police headquarters
July 9, 1ssl.-To the White House.: Tho
Presidents tragic death was sad necessl
ty, but it will unite the Republican party
and save the republic, Life is a tlimsy
dream and il matters little when one goes
"A human life is of small value During
the war thousands of brave boys wen
down without tear. presume the Pres
ident was christisn, and that he will bt
happier in Paradise than here 1t VIII bt
no worse for Mrs. Garfield, dear soul, Il
mart with her husband this way than by
natural death. He is liable to go at any
time. any way, had no ill-wil' TOWARD
the President. His death was poitica
necessity. lam a lawyer, a ,heologlan anc
politician. | an 3 staiwart Of the stall
warts. | was with General Grant and Tho
rest OF our men in New York during the
canvass. have some papers for the press
which | shall leave with Byron Andrew:
and his company, journalists, at No. Lao
New York aven he. where all the reporters
can see them. am going to the jeil.
CHARLES GUlTEAu
On his way TO the jail the prisoner sale
that the Presidents assassination was pre-
meditated, and that he went 10 Long
Branch for the purpose OF shooting him
there, and was deferred by the enfeeblet
and saddened condition of Mrs. Garfield
which appealed so strongly to his sense OF
humanity that lie came back without car
rying out his intention.
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
Late on Saturday afternoon, when Mr.
Copkling had partially recovered from hit
astonish,nent, he left his room end paced
thoughtful!y along the halls of the Fifth
avenue Hotel. II hardly know what to
say" he remarked to party of gentlemen
who met HIM. II was prepared for almost
any news rather than this. When saw
that dispatch in Gen. Arthur's hands to-
day was almost stunned. felt as If
could scarcely hold my breath. God grant
it he not true cannot yet bring myself