The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1882-07-06
FREE THOUGHT. FREE SPEECH and FREE PRESS
WORTHNGTON MOBILES COUNTY,
poem and other writings, tore up the origi-

poem and other writings, tore up the origi.
mails.
He sent for the Jail boot black snd gave
him his shoes to be shined. His dinner was
brought to him as the doctor was leaving
and he ate with mnch relish. His dinner
consisted of q pound of broiled steak, . dish
of fried potatoes, four slices of toast and a
| quart of coffee.
DR.. Hicks, when he came out of the cell,
said the prisoner had not the slightest fear.
1--WE have had pleasant religious talk. He
feels now his preparation 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 nerv-
( Gus strain is so great. Nobody" DR.. Hicks
said, had seen the prisoner up to that time
except himself and the Jail officers. At II
o'clock DIR. A. B. Macdonald Of New York
and DR.. Francis Loring of this city, expert
witnesses at the trial of Guiteau, arrived at
the Jail. DR.. Mcdonald said as he under
stood It the autopsy would be performed
the friends OF the condemned man. After
wards the brain would be removed for furth-
or examination. The three physicians
selected to perform the autopsy are DR..
Lamb, who made the autopsy of the presi-
dent, DR.. Sayers and DR.. Hartigan, deputy
coroner of this city. DR.. Loring expects to
make q thorough investigation of the pris-
oner's eyes.
! BREAKS DOWN AT LAST.
Shortly before IL o'clock Guiteau seemed
to break down completely and burst into
tears and sobbed hysterically. DR.. Hicks
sat by his side tanning him and vainly try
ing to calm him,
| About 11:3O preparations began to be made
for the execution. At 1850 detachment
of artillery was placed on the east side of
the rotunda and brought their muskets to a
parade rest. At that time about $50 people
were in the rOtunda and DR.. Hicks was
with the prisoner in prayer.
| The crowd outside the Jail had got word
that Guiteau had been hanged and is rended
the air with shouts SO it was impossible to
here voice inside the Jail Office
Gulteau showed great nervousness and al,-
pcared greatly startled when he heard the
rattle of muskets OH the stone floor Of the
rotunda. From that moment Guiteau ap-
pearcd to be thoroughly overcome with
emotion. He wcpt freely and seemed to be
in great anguish.
| The scene in the rotunda while waiting
for the prisoner was one long to be rclnem-
bercd. The soldiers were drawn up on one
side, long line, the spectators facing them
on the other. It was understood Guiteau
was very much depressed, and it was expect
Ell his passage to the gallows would present q
| very distressing sight. The movement Of
officers about the Jail door was watched with
eager attention. After the death warrant
was read by the Warden the prisoner became
more composed, and turning away began to
brush his hair.
| Guitcau, when he came cut into the TO-
tunda, looked calm and collected, but very
pale. His arms were pinioned behind him
| and he had his head erect. He gazed upon
the crowd without tlinching. He wore q
black suit of clothes, and instead of collar,
had handkerchief thrown loosely about
his neck. Those who expected sickening
| or distressing scene were disappointed
Guiteau walked firmly through the rotunda
and court. He stumbled on one of the steps
leading up to the scaffold, but recovered
himself Immediately. When he began to
read his voice was loud and firm. He gave
the words now and then sort of sinking in
Election.
PROCESSION TO TIE GALLONS.
At 1925 loud steam whistle was blown
at the workhousc, which is near the jail.
his whistle usually blows at IL o'clock, and
by it Guiteau was in the habit of gauging
time. This delay to-day was by special ar
"angcmcnt, 50 that its startling summons
|
| ready. Two minutes later the gates of the
corridor clicked, then Warden Crocker made
| his appearance and moment later the IA
! mlllar figure of Guiteau was seen. His face
was pallid and the muscles about his mouth
moved nervous]y. Other than this there
was no sign of taltering. The procession
moved quietly to the scafold and Guiteau
ascended the somewhat steep steps with as
much stcadiness as could he expected from
a man whose arms were tightly pinioncd.
At the last step he faltered far moment, but
was assisted by the offers who walked upon
either side. Upon reaching the platform
Guitcau was placed Immediately behind
the drop being front to the scaffofd Capt.
Coleman stood upon his right, Robt Strong
upon his left and Woodward directly be-
hind him, Jones took position OH the north
side near the upright Of the beam, and
Warden Crocker took his position at the
! southeast corner of the structure
! There was slight delay while the specta-
tors were pushing and jostling through the
door leading from the rotunda to the corri-
dor, at the lower end of which the gallows
| was placed. Guiteau meanwhile gazed up-
on the crowd, looked up at the beam over
his head, and quickly made survey of all
the dread paraphernalia.
| ON THE sCAFFoLD.
AS soon as the crowd gained access Gen.
Crocker signed to them to uncover, and all
heads were barred: DR.. Hicks then prayed
in these words:
Father, out Of the depths we cry to Thee
Hear Thou our application for the sake of
Jesus Christ, the Savior, who has 'rade full
| Precipitation for us. Behold this Thy servant
VIC humbly pray Thou wilt deliver him at this
supreme moment of his life. Let Thy light
descend upon him. Liberate his soul
from prison. May nc appear before You
ab:olved by Thy great mercy from the blood
| outlines brought upon him and us. God
have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on
OF the world, have mercy on u.s. Amen and
Amen," during the prayer Guiteau stood
| with bowed head.
At its conclusion DR.. Hicks opened the
Bible and Guiteau in firm tones said: II
will read selection from the 10th chapter
Of Ma thew, from the 2sth to the 41st
verses inclusive" He read in clear, strong
voice and with good intonation, showing lit
tie if any nervousness. Dr. Hicks then pro-
duced the manuscript prayer which was pre-
pared by the prisoner this morning and held
it before him while Guiteau read. Willie
t': Hicks was arranging the manuscript
Guiteau exhibited slight nervousness and
moved several times from one foot
to the other. He soon recovered his
comEosurc, looked over the
sea Of upturned faces and said: II am now
going to read to you nv last dying prayer"
He then read in loud tone and with dis
tinct and dcliberative emphasis the prayer
given above. At several points he paused
and endeavorcd to impart increased empha-
sis to his words by the peculiar facial ex-
preston SO often observed during the trial,
when he was angered at something which
was said or done, This was particularly
noticeable when he alluded to President
Arthur and when he predicted that this ma
ton would go down in blood.
THE PRAYER.
The following is the full text of Guiteau's
prayer as it was read:
''Father, now 60 to Thee. Savior, I have
finished the work thou gavest me to do, and
l am only too happy to go to Thee The
world does not yet appreciate my mis-
! sion, but Thou knowest it.
Thou knowest Thou did inspire
Garfield's removal and only good has
come from it. This is the best evidence