Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-07-06

should exhibit feeling, as the heavenly influence
is pervading him." and further remarked that
he was satisfied that God inspired him to
do the act for which was to suffer-"
AS to his book he asked that compliments
nv remarks in reference to the administration
he eliminated. He then disposed Of his books,
giving them to Dr.. Hicks and went over his
! letters, destroying the useless ones and giving
DR.. Hicks directions as to getting them to his
family.
PROGRAMME OF THE EXECUTION.
He then discussed with DR.. Hicks the pro-
gramme for the execution, stating that he
wished the Doctor to offer prayer and he
would read his favorite chapter, the tenth
chapter of st. John, and follow with prayer
and then his poem, ''Simplicity; OF, Religi-
Gus Baby Talk" and he wished the trap
sprung just as he concluded. DR.. Hicks lis
| tened patiently to all the poor fellow had to
saw and then went to attend to the matters
as proposed.
BY this time great many people had arriv-
ed. Those who had remained all night fought
with the flies for breakfast and braced up on
beef tea and other stimulants. Among others
| came General Crocker, the warden; United
States Marshal Henry, and Commissioner g
| Dudley, of Indiana. There also came John
w. Gnitea,l, the brother.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
John w. Guiteau was soon Joined by War
den Crocker, and these two gentlemen, with
position of the body About this time, 9.15,
! the prisoner came out Of his cell and exercised
about fifteen minutes in the corridor. He
walked very briskly, making it rather difficult
| for the guards to keep pace with him. Gul-
teau had usually taken his exercise dressed
only in shirt and drawers. On this occasion,
however, lie wore a pair Of dark pants, and
had handkerchief tied loosely around his
neck. This handkerchief was worn as pre-
cautionary measure to keep off the draft of
cool air. 1t seemed odd to see a man, on the
very verge of the grave, shield himself from a
draft, lest he might take a cold but even in
the shadow of the gibbet funny things can
take place, and this was one of them.
THE SURROUNDING SCENE.
At ten O'Clock the scene outside the Jail was
bright and brisk. At least a hundred car
riages, buggies, carryalls and wagons were
grouped about the field Companies of men,
women and children stood upon the hills.
Lemonade, peaches, bananas and cigars were
cried and sold. Darkydom, in all it's glory,
Haunted the colors of the rainbow, and in all
it's squalor begged for coppers. Hundreds of
idle men stood gaping at the red stone build
! ing. Everybody was eager for gossip Every
ear strained for rumOrs.
MRS. sCOvILLE REFUSED ADMISSION.
Up drove a carriage and out got Mrs. Sco-
vile. The guard declined to admit her. What
should be done? Word was sent to the War
den and in turn went to John Guiteau. The
Warden declined to admit her at all unless
Guiteau asked for her presence, and even then
lie would have barred her going beyond the
door of the corridor. The ASSASSIN was think
ing of something else he was arranging the
final tableau and finishing the elocutionary
effort he was soon to make, so he returned
word that he had nothing to say about it and
would be perfectly contented whether his Sis
ter came in or stayed out.
After a short conference Warden Crocker
went outside the Jail to see Mrs Scoville. He
found her in state of great excitement, border
ing upon hySteria. But after short time he
succeeded in calming her and dissuading her
from any further attempt to gain admission.
Sheacknowledged the propriety of such course,
but added that she could not possibly remain
in the city during all the wretched hours of
the morning. She brought with her the flow
erS which Guiteau had asked for and they were
taken in to him. Mrs. Scoville also brought
two handsome flower pieces-a cross and an
anchor-to be placed on her brothers coffin
with her own hands.
If she could have had her way she would
have gone to the scaffold with her brother
and so would John.
JOHN W. GUITEAU SATISFIED.
In response to question, John said {:
81 have not seen my brother to-day. Yes
terday Mrs. Scoville and saw him, and this
is to be our last interview. He spoke very
tenderly and babe each of us farewell. The
doctor said it would be better not to see him
again, as he might be too deeply affected by the
parting. We will bury the body in the Jail
until proper arrangements can be made for its
final disposition. have requested five physi-
clans to he here at the autopsy, but do not at
tach any Importance to the autopsy, for they
will find nothing indicative of a diseased brain.
His brain and his body are as healthy as mine.
His is not mental disease. He has got his
record made up very well. 1t may be wrong,
but it satisfies him. People will think more
of him for it. am convinced that he is no
sneak, but is brainy and has ability in his way
of thinking. lam therefore satisfied with the
way things are now ended !; I am satisfied with
what have done in his behalf ; am salts
! fled with Arthur's action; am satisfied with
everything. He is content to die. He wants
the end just as it is, and do not believe he
would change it if he could. He would not
have a reprieve if it came now. He is abso-
lutely true and faithful to his convictions, and
in few minutes you will see how he dies"
GUlTEAU'S LAST MEAL.
At eleven sharp, Guiteau called for his din
ner. He was to die shortly after twelve but
| he was hungry and asked the keeper to hurry
up dinner. His menu consisted Of a pound OF
| broiled steak, a dish of fried potatoes, four
| slices Of toast and quart of coffee, of which
very little was left when he finished eating
n tbp
would have had two OH toast. at this time
| the great rotunda was we'll filled with smoking
journalists, putting doctors, generals, colOnels,
ordinary men and soldiers, all smoking away
like so many chimneys and talking so loud
| that the hum of conversation reached the quick
ear of the assassin as he put the last fine touch
es on. "Im going to the Lord, and don't you
forget it,
NOT PARTICLE OF FEAR.
DR.. Hicks now and then went into the cell,
and on one occasion while boy was giving
Guiteau his last shine on earth, lie said: "IIe
hasn't particle of fear; we have had a pleas
ant religious talk. He feels now that his prep
aration is finished and he is ready for the last
formality He commits himself to God with
the utmost confidence. l think he will show
some emotion, because the nervous strain is so
great"
THE FINAL SCENE.
The hours were going fast, and the heavy
fall of the ''parade rest'' muskets on the stone
floor of the rotunda notified the crowd and
Guiteau as we'll that the final scenes were be-
gun. The outer door was closed and orders
given that no more persons should be admit
ted. The guard were formed in line, fresh ci-
gars were lighed, John Guiteau got near the
gate so as to secure good place when the
rush came, and the Warden went with DIR.
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