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THE GALLONS SCENE
Reading his Prayer and Chanting his Hymn
HE Death Apparently Easy.

Meanwhile there was some mysterious
movement noticeable among tho prison depu-
ties. The outer guard after an exchange OF n
mutually understood signal opened the iron
grating and admitteda large and stern-look-
ing man. and then sharply shut tho door again.
This was repeated several times and four large
and stolid- looking men passed through the
little gate into the corridor. Among these was
Strong. the grim man. Beneath his coat he
carried stout piece OF cord. and when
he stepped into the cell he told
Guiteau that he had come to make such prep
arations as would be best for him and for those
who had a painful duty to perform. Then ho
seized the assassin's arms at the elbows and
drew the cord around them. fastening the
elbows behind the back. Guiteau stood quietly
as this was done. and he gave no symptom Of
distress when the smaller cord fastened his
wrists together.
The stern man made q signal TO the death
watch. who communicated II to the outer
guards and Gen. Crocker at once understood
that ali was ready. So did the throng and the
soldiers. They made a double line the armed
and uniformed marines frnsing, one side
and the throng of spectators the, otheri
and thus a pathway, bounded by hundred
or more Ta5 made ,hdt i9a M irGm IN o thot con IN
which lie was to be hanged. John w. Guiteau.
with face OF marvellous gomposure, took his
ne line of marines. He wished to bs near to see
his brothers face the instant the opportunity
offered He had not seen him since he pade
him good-by yesterday for 1t vas thought best
by tho prison officers to make that interview
tho last. Now Warden Crocker came solemnly
down tho rotunda and beckoned the outer
guard. Tho great door ratified on its hinges
once moro. and the little cato squeaked as it
opened and the Warden and the clergyman
went in. They found the assassin standing at
the door, his arms bound, his face calm, and
his limbs unshakinG. Tho Warden asked him
II he, was ready. and GGiteau responded
quickly:
Then the Warden turned and made n signal
which indicated that the death watch WAS ond-
ed. The little gate opened now for tho last
tine, and the great iron wicket opened also
and Warden Crocker appeared in the rotunda.
Behind him was Dr. Hicks, and behind hem
came the assassin. Two deputies walked on
each side Of him, but he did not seem TO need
their support All tlnt had been heard of his
calmncss and composurc was ~ once seen 10
have been, within the bouAds ot truth. II d!d
The haGgurl look aDl expression Of passion
Tho !,ce was pale but yet was the face OF u
man absolutely self controlled. WiLh the eyes
of hundred men Ncd npon llm, ho seemed
almost oblyOus OF the fact. His eyes wan
dcrod quickly up and down the lire OF soldiers.
and then turned to the spectators on the other
side. His glance icl! upon his BROTHER but he
gave no token Of recognition. Tho sCrupulous
ncatness OF his person and tho care with which
he had arrayed himself for the gallOws had OBJ
liberated all the traces OF tho tramp and OF the
crank. Whatever 1t was that Was sustaining
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the clenclccd fists, and the body Of the assas-
sin was still.
Then there arose such yell as mon do not
IN the Jail raised it. They knew when the drop
fell as well as those who saw it.
heart for fifteen minutes. and then were re-
mii2yed, M for the beating had stonped He was
was lowered into ihe con. Whit Which rested este itsn be
pnd they found his face pale and his eyes eyes open. %
decided that his death must have been nstan,
taanoons; His brother, who had been refused
tel1 d, was now allowed to stand by the, open
comm while the ,throng passed and looked Mt
tse tn co dead aSssassns Si face John Guiteau was
an hour from that time the body was under the
John W: Guiteau stood at the bottom OF the
scaliold steps during the execution. Mrs. SEQ
VILE Gnite,aus sister arrived at the Jail at II
ed to be greatly excited. Gen. Crocker declined
to admit N her unless Guiteau specially desired
and he went to Mrs. Scovllle and dissuadcd
her from the attempt to see her brother. Their
ebe eo@d Whe had rsatnee 9 the
jail Guiteau was not informed Of her desire
70 DO admitted. She waited outside the Jail till
after the hanging. and then returned to her
lodgings In the city. She will see the body to-
Charles II. Reed, who was Guiteau's counsel.
whether Mr.. Scovilo was in town. John
w. Guiteau says he has not seen him
hcrc. He thinks the message to him
signed ,Scoville.' saying that Scovie
was coming ,wass not. genuine. After the
predicted. Just what would hapren-that he
would go bravcly to the gallows. The trial was
farce. and to-day an insane man was executed
Whether he is insane before God / do not know.
Still, believe II he was to be tried again he
would be convicted. 1t was not n question for
a Jury"
Soon after the hanging DIR. Hicks and John
W Guiteau made n thorough examination OF
the cells occupied by Guiteau. DIR. Hicks took
possession Of the books and other effects
A great many of those at the Jail visited the
cells to see the place where Guiteau has lived
on the pnrt Of some of those present to get
memcntoes at any cost. The Jail officers took
the rope from the gallows and sccrcted il as
soon rs the moose was removed from the dead
man g neck.
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The Signal Office Prediction.
Local rains. followed by clearing weather.
sr.lRKs IHoM 4mE 1EAEGR4pIL

The total earnings a. sing Sing prison for the month OF
Julr S2o"ll Y; expenditure SlG5"2 leaving net
gain of SI,ul932.
village of Elm switzerland, because of the threatening
condition Of the mountain
Surgeon. General Barnes Ilacei the army re.
tired st Yesterday in accordance with tile I0N isons Of
IN" new bll which has been signed ~ tie President.
Both Houses Of Congress adjourned yc-lclluy out OF
respect to IN" memory uf t' IcscntHt,c Robert NJ. A.
llaMk of the Fifth Illinois district WlO died on Thurs
day night
The report that the great moving machine works Of
the Walter Wood Company NJ iluusi'k Fails have been
shut down account Nf the freight handlers strike is
untrr The works running IN lUlI blast iud not
affected by the strike
Tile Hon. Wilson McCaullcss u rctr,l I..'ye Of tho
United states District Court died iu Ii a- SctteT
day morning In tie T3d uf h- lIv appointed
Judge by President Buchanan and served uurI retired
fun salary by special act Of Congress IN 1875.
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Samuel obriexht Escape. from Custody.

Dr. Gctcy and DR.. Joseph Peters yesterday
testified that they could discover evidences Of in
sanity in Samuel Obri,ght's case.
Obresh was present during the proceedings, in charge
OF Deputy Sheriff John Tourney lie got permission to
step into a retiring room, and. the door was not
WATCHED closely lie MANAGED 10 slip out and get away.
Obri-ght was found last night by Deputy Sheriff Tuo-
mey on the piazza OF the hotel at Fort Lee, N. J.
Obrieght wore tall silk lat ind blue goggles and his
inuusuche was shaved on. lie in the act OF well
coming Mrs Obreght TO whom ho had sent word to 20
to her former residence where he had Ills
whereabouts Mrs obrieght had been shadowed by the
deputy sheriff, a constable who at Fort Lee said
that he hDd authority arrest Obrieght and the
deputy sheriff came back without him.
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EX'Aderman and eNDeputy Coroner James Dunno
was yesterday arrested in his saloon in the sixth Ward
OF Brooklyn under indictment for nbong the recent
prize night between Leonard Tracy and Alex andeP
brown lie was held in $500 bail. his bonisnian cling
THOMAS 'yie of $40 Henry street Tracy, who spent
the nigh ~ the Washington street police station,
also seMt The might In lni eAhrl S,.rI hail
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Nominations for Congress-.

Eighth Illinois nstrict--w. T.. Hepburn. Republican.
second Maine District-D H. Ihing Provisional Green
bnck.
Tcrre Hautc. Ind, Distrct-IOhn l. Lamb, Democrat
Al Large, KHnsns--ludgr ;. H. Peter L. y Marrill.
Lewis lInnb0ck, and u, W. Perkins.
Fifth lilIUOIs Distrct-Kcub-u ElIwood, RepublicAn
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viction that before night he would bo asleep IN
his fathers arms. DIR. Hicks reports him ms
making these statements with every indica-
tion OF sincerity. They had short prayer. and
Us DIR, Hicks left the cell Guitcau said simply:
Good night Doctor. Got u good nights
sleep and como TO SEQ mo early in the morn
ing am going right to sleep"
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derers here. and who by and by will put tho
moose around the neck OF Guitcau. Soon he
returns. unobserved by the throng. and walks
short man with u slouchcd hat drawn SO as to
conceal his features. Strong the grim. and the
short unknown stand for n moment at the gate
to the east corridor
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The AIchemIst Of Wall street.

curious and suggestive story; what cam0
Of making love by proxy; Il dog who was an
expert in dclirium trcmcus. Sec to-morrow's
MtTCUy.-.Idr
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ont In "rte Life Crime, HuA Death IT thNs J. Guy.
tuHu asAtcCn rage i.Hs',n'ol Inlvr For sale by all
ncWkdralcTs. Price, 10 OCuuts.-.iGr.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

Gov. PATTIsON, the Governor elect OF
Pennsylvania, has made very praise
worthy start on the road to reform. In
reply to letter from Philadelphia Mill
tary organization offering the Governor
the use of the battalion as an escort from
his bone to Harrisburg on the occasion
of his inauguration in January, he de
clines the offer, and takes occasion at
the same time to say
have always entertained a profound
conviction that simple and undemon-
strative Inauguration of public officers
was most in accordance with the spirit of
Republican institutions. There is NO
reason that can see why the mere taking
of an oath by the citizen called by the
people to execute public trust should
be made the occasion for scenes of pa
geantry and demonstration. To my
mind the solemness of the act is marred
by the intrusion of such needless and
inopportune display. The sooner we re-
turn to simplicity and democratic good
sense in these matters the better-bettel
for the people and better for the officers.
Besides, am resolutely determined that,
so far as can control the matter, my
Inauguration as Governor shall not cost
the people Of Pennsylvania one dollar.
Why should it? They derive no benefit
from such scenes and the money spent
thereon is wasted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

Rev. MIR. LILLIAN. the pastor of the
Methodist church Of this city, is to be a
candidate for chaplain of the House OF
Representatives at the coming session
of that body. We think that if any
body Of men on earth stands in need Of
the softening influence of prayer, it is
the II. of r. of Minnesota Legislature.
They need a chaplain, too, who can just
reach for them; one under whose int1u-
encc there is no possibility of their 60
ing to sleep, or of connecting some
scheme of deviltry together through be-
tween the rungs of the chairs, whilst
the petition to the throne of grace in
their behalf is progressing-not one of
these mild little men who pray in a
sweet, simpering little voice, in mild,
quiet tones, so as not to disturb the
Honorables while they are figuring out
on the bottom Of their chairs how they
are going to expend the money they
calculate on getting for their vote on
U. s. Senator. No sir! We, the people,
demand that chaplain shall be elected
who can and will upset all other little
schemes, whilst his part of the Legisla-
ture is in session-a man who can bring
real good out of q disturbance Of this
kind. Methodist ministers always ar
ticulate in such manner rs not to be
misunderstood or unheard, and that is
what the average Minnesota legislator
is in suffering need of.-Lahe CITY
Graphic.
All right, friend Russell; press brother
Killiam for the House. We have al
ready selected good square Methodist
chaplain for the Senate in Rev Lathrop.
We will give the Methodists Il chance
this time.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

SPRING VALLEY is good deal excited
over recent case; the defendant, Will
liam Kingsley, having been bound over in
the sum of $500-to await trial in the
District court. We CLEAN from the Spring
Valley Vidette that some three years ago
Nettie A. johnson, little girl of respect
able parcntage, was adopted into the
home Of Norman Kingsley, that she might
be reared and educated in christian
family, Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley both being
prominent members of the NJ. E. church
of that place. She went into that home
three years ago, a bright eyed sweet little
girl, innocent and pure, with her young
heart full Of high hopes and trusting
innocence. Nellie is now only IL years
of age She has left that home where
she was to receive IA parents love and pro
lection, poor, defenseless ruined girl
wretched, despised; to be sncered at and
reviled; to be spit upon and troddel
under foot. No place in all the world tc
hide her shame, but the grave. Poor girl
1t were far better for her had she already
entered into its peaceful rest. And fo1
the man, or men, father and son being
implicated. who wrought her ruin, wha
shall we say of them? We can almos
say, for such We hope there is place O.
everlasting torment-where the worn
dieth not and the fire is never quenchcd
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

THE speakership of the next House of
our Legislature is being discussed. Little
Fletcher, of Minneapolis, Speaker of the
last House, is being showed forward again
by his peculiar gang. Gordon E: Cole
of Faribault, will serve if elected. Lei
our Legislature elect Cole-a pure, able
man, and the representative of no ring
We have enough of such little jumping
jacks as Loring Fletcher who is only
the tool of the accused Minneapolis pine
land ring. Let our Legislature do itself
honor, for once in it's career, and elect
Gordon E. Cole to the position of Speak
or of the next House OF Representatives.
Lake City Graphic.
We don't know anything about the
minneapolis gang" or the "accursed
Minneapolis pine-land ring" but we dc
know Gordon E. Cole, and the Graphic
does not speak too highly Of his ability
and purity of character. The House will
do itself proud by electing Gen. Cole
Speaker,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
~ OF MOWER, So. In Probate Court.
Special Term. October 21st, 1857.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Thorn,
deceased.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Charles Thorn deceased, late of Allegheny
county, Pennsylvania, has been delivered to
this Court;
And Whereas, Sanford S. Washburn, agent
for the executors, Sophia E. Harbaugh and
Mary E. White, has filed Herewith their petit
ton, representing among other things. that
said Charles Thorn died in said Allegheny
county on the 18th day of July, 1874, testate,
and that said petitioners are the executors
named in said last will and testament, and
praying that the said instrument may be adj
mtted to probate,
tbs Ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this Court. at the Probate Office in Austin in
said County, on the 10Th day of November, A:
D. 1882, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, when all
concerned may appear and contest the pro-
bate of said Instrument
And it is further ordered, that pubic notice
of the time and place of said hearing De given
to all persons interested, by publication OF
these orders for three weeks successfully pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in the MOWER
COUNTY TRANSCRIPT. newspaper printed ana
published at Austin in said county.
By the Court, ORMANZO ALLEN,
octj5-4t Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

the Passion Play" originally intro
duced in San Francisco, is to be produced
in New York city about Christmas time.
Salmi Morse, the author of the play, says
no matter what opposition is made, the
play shall be presented. Can it be posi-
BILE that an enlightened Christian audi
ence would encourage such sacrilege by
their presence? Could they look upon
the crucitied Jesus as he suffered the ago
MES of the cross and feel that they were
receiving pleasure, recreation or profit ?
We cannot imagine an audience in this
Christian land willing to look upon such
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

N :; g:
II - ~ You can work in spare time. or give your
whole time to the business. No other business will
pay you nearly as we'll. No can fail to make
enormous pay, by engaging ut once. Costly outfit
and terms Free Money made fast, easily, and honor
ably. Address TRUE l. Co., Augusta, Maine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

A SPECIAL census bulletin just issued
shows that in the United States there are
1923, 451 persons ten years of age and
upwards who are unable to read, and
6, 239, 958 who are unable to write 8, O19, O94
are white. Native whites unable to
write, 1885, 400. Colored persons, ten
years of age and upwards, unable to
write, 3,22O,S78, or 70 per cent of the
population. Of those unable to read,
New Mexico shows the greatest number,
the percentage being 60.2, and Iowa the
least, with percentage of only "a. Min
nesota stands we'll, being way below all
the eastern and New England states ex-
cept Maine, and several Of the western
states, with percentage of 81. Of the
AZ states and territories Minnesota stands
in the 10th place as to least percentage of
persons of ten years and upwards who can
not read. The greatest proportion OF
illiteracy is in the Southern States. TAX
ing the United States as whole, per
cent of the native whites, IL per cent of
the foreign-born whites, and 70 per cent
of all colored persons over ten years of
age cannot write.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNT!

0TATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
6OF MOWER, SIS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate Of a. w. Kimball,
deceased:
Kimball of said state, representing, among
other things, that A. W. Kimball late of Aus.
tin, in said county, on or about the 26th day Of
testate, and being resident of this county at
the time of his death. leaving goods, chattels
and estate within this county, and that the
said petitioner is the widow Of said deceased
be to her granted, it is ordered that said petit
ton be heard before the Judge Of this court
1882, at 10 O'Clock, A.. NJ. at the Probate office
at Austin in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs Of said deceased, and to all
persons interested, by publishing copy OF
this order for three successive weeks. prior to
said day of hearing in the MOWER, COUNTY
TRANSCRIPT, weekly newspaper printed and
published at Austin in said county.
Dated ut Austin, MIMI, the 18th day of Nov
ember, A. ID. 1882.
BY the Court, ORMANZO ALLEN,
noy2S-4t Judge OF Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

A NATIONAL Agricultural Convention
is to be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel,
Chicago, beginning Tuesday, December
~, and to continue four days. The atten-
dance promises to be large, and represen-
tative of all sections of the United States
and all branches of agriculture. All in
terested in agriculture and its advance
ment are cordially invited to attend the
convention and participate in its proceed
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

The Winona Republican says Hon. NJ.
II. Dunnell's Owatonna speech is a
"dreary bundle of plattudes,' and that it
doesn't amount to much anyway. Yet this
same speech amounts to so much that this
same Republican devoted two columns of
its valuable space last Saturday to an
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
THE tariff commission which Congress

THE tariff commission which Congress
fondly hoped would settle the difficulties
of the tariff problem and remove load
from its shoulders, is proving farce.
Politicians of all parties are beginning to
regard the work or rather lack of work,
as colossal fraud and the general i'm
preston is that the commissioners report
will be utterly ignored. Congressman
Dunnell was the only Republican in the
House who had the courage to oppose the
measure, which he did in a vigorous
speech. The country, now, after the
commission has had a high old time at
the expense of the government, begins to
realize that Mr.. Dunnell was right.-Lac
Qui Pdrle Press
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

The New York Sun having stated that
Mr.. Dunnell was the instigator of the
cuts of WINDOWS Washington palace,
which appeared first in the Washington
Free Press, the editor of that paper writes
to the Sun: 80 far as Mr.. Dunnell is
concerned, there is no truth in the state
ment that he has had anything to do with
instigating the plotographing Of Senator
Windem's palatial residence in this city,
either directly or indirectly, and he Ger.
tainly knew nothing of it until the papers
made notice OF it, The National Free
Press management is alone and solely re-
sp0uaible for the work.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

OTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
~ OF MOWER, IS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Frank Ma
chacek, deceased.
given to all persons having claims against the
estate of Frank Machacek, late of Mower
County, deceased, to present the same for ex-
Probate Court for Mower County. at his Office
in the City of Austin. in said County, within
six months, on the following days, viz:
December 18th, 1882, at 10 O'Clock A. ~, and
April 3Oth, 1888. at 10 O'Clock, A.. n.
Dated Austin, Oct. 30tt. A. D. 1882.
By the Court ORMANZO ALLEN,
nOV8-4t Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06

MANY sickly women, whose sad ex.
periencc had demonstrated alike the fail
ure of conceited doctors and poisonous
drugs. has obtained new lease of life
for few dollars worth of the Vegetable
Compound and has gone on her way re-
joicing and praising Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, of Lvnn Mass
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-06
Given AWAY.

We cannot help noticing the liberal
offer made to all invalids and sufferers by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton. You are requested to call at Glenn
mer & Pooler's drug store, and get a trial
bottle free of cost, if you are suffering
with consumption, severe coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, loss of
voice, hoarscness, or any affection of
the throat or lungs. 1t will positively
cure VOu 6