Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-07-05

Garfelds Murderer Dies an Iglp
nili0Hs Dealh.x
How the Wretch Net His Fate.
Scenes and Incidents.
Before ti,e Fatai Day.

Although the behavior OF the assassin tho
last three or four days Of his life was generally
quiet and composed, it was marked by occa-
slonal outbursts Of the same fierce spirit which
possessed him, during his trial, to denounce by
turns everybody who took any part therein
Three days before his execution he seemed for
q short time TO be moved by feeling Of un-
usually-yiolent hatred for all who had been
concerned In his trial or were to be instrumental
in carrying the sentence into effect. "Artuur
will go to hell, he exclaimed, passionately;
"the Cabinet will 60 to hell; Judge Bradley
will go TO he'll tho Supreme Court OF this
District will go 70 hell Gen. Crocker
will 60 to hell, and" Cunning TO the
death-watcher) "you, too, will go to
hell" With each repetition OF the word
"hell he brought his fist violently down upon
the table to give to it additional emphasis. As
Deputy Warden Ross passed the door of his
cell, Guiteau said 10 him, i'll q snarling tone /.
"h you have anything TO do with my hanging,
you will be damned. You will have to take the
responsibility" During the greater part of the
the time, however, the prisoner seemed
tranquil When Rev. DIR. Hicks visited him
In the evening, Guiteau was in an undemon-
stratlye mood, and, in reply to the ministers
inquiries, said "My mind is free from all
worldly affairs, and am ready to CO. have
no enmIty now against any one. Tue matter is
now between the Presidents conscience and
bis God. hope that Friday there will be no
bungling, and that Gen. Crocker will do his
work well. Prolongation OF my life now will
not contribute to my happiness, although it
would be for the good of the American peo-
pie" After some conversation upon religious
topics, the minister and the condemned knelt
together and prayed, the latter being appar-
entity mvre sincere and deyout than at any pre-
yious time. AS DR.. Hicks was leaving the cell
Guiteau said 81 am counting the hours till
shall be released. have no fear OF punlsh-
meDt hereafter, fer l feel the act OF which
have been convicted was Gods act, that was
Gods man, and that shall be welcomed to
paradise"
He q handed President Arthur long letter
from Mrs. Scoyllle, in which she said
Because crazy man makes q crazy claim
that the President is his friend, thereby throw
ing possible suspicion in the minds OF the
ignorant few upon the Presidents motives, shall
the honored Prtsident OF these United States,
the chief magistrate OF q great, free people,
even though raised TO that place as a result OF
q terrible calamity brought about in the inscrut-
able wisdom Of God ny tho hand OF an lrres
ponsible lunatic, refuse to stand boldly
up for justice and mercy2 II is not SO much my
DiOtDtI . uIb IOf WHICH picdu rs IOr luBllC5.
ALI men know he was and rs q lunatic. All men
know, and none better than those who tried
him, that he did not have fair, unprejudiced
trial. How could he, with all the pressure tina.
was brought to bear from every souIc CO upon
everybody Even Judge Porter said imme-
dately after his wonderful cross-examinatlon
OF this most wonderful witness The man is
as crazy rs q loon. ] never examined such q
witness. / could not mix him up particle,
his delasien is so strong He said this TO NJ
L. Stone, editor and publisher Of Chicago, who
will give his deposition or make affidavit 10 the
fact May the Lord OF hosts strengthen the
President OF tie United States 20 do right and
extend mercy when mercy IL justice"
The President declined to enter into corre-@
spondence with Mrs, Scoville, John w. Gui.
teau was admitted to the presetice Of tho PresiA
dent, on Wednesday; and produced q letter
written by his father, March 80, 1873, Ia which
the writer declares that he has been ready TO
believe the assassin capable Of almost any
folly stupidity, or rascaiity," and that the only
possible excuse / can render for him Is that he
Is insane" The PRESIDENT listened patiently
to the mans appeal in behalf of his brother;
but renamed firm in his determination not TO
interfere with the execution
on Thursday morning he tAid his friends that
he had no idea that be would be hanged. A
colored woman called at the Jail to collect 60
cents which she said Guiteau owed her for
washing. One OF the Jail attendants passed in
to the corridor, and communicated the message
10 Guiteau, who haudsd out 90 cents, with the
remark "All right ploase give her that, and
tell her / will pay her the balance Monday"
Thursday aftetnUoii Bev, DR.. Hicks ana
Charles II. Reed were admitted 10 the cpu-
demned mans cell John w. Guiteari, Mrs.
Scoyille and her little daughter called about
the same time.
When told by the Warden that his sister
wished 10 see him, Guiteau remarked that he
tai mt
she could restrain herself he would be
pleased to sec her and would bid
her an affectiopate, brotherly farewell An
attendant came In apd presented 0uiteau with
large and beautifui bouquet.
"where did thnt come from 2" asked the
prisoner.
"From your sister," the guard replied.
Guiteau pressed ii to his lips and wept bitter
ly for few minutes. Then be Euddenly ex-
claimed: This does not become man who IL
about to meet his God for doing Gods will.
This was the only exhibition OF tenderness he
had given.
AT his request and dictation, Roed then drew
mp his Will as follows
WASHINGTON, June 20, lssa
To REV. WIN. W. HicKs-I, Charles Guiteau, OF
the CITY Of washtnstoz Ia tue District OF Columbia
now under senterce os DEATH which 70 be carried
into effect between the hours Of IL and O'Clock on
the 3oth day OF june A. D. 1ss2 In the United States
my body after such eIesution re ] provided, Soseser
II shal rot be used for any mercenary purpose And
hereby, for good and tuflcent confederation give
deliver and transfer 20 said a.cks my 5ok emitted,
The Truth and Removal and the copyright there.
Of to he used by him In writing truthful history OF
my hfc and execution and direct that such history
be entitled "The Life aud Work Of Charles J.
Guiteau." And ! hSreby solemnly proclaim and an
nounce 10 all the world that no person persons
shall ever In any manner use my body for any mer-
cenary purpose Whatsoever. And IL At sIy time
hereafter any pefson persons shall desre 10 honor
my remains, they can do II by erecting monument
whcreon shall be inscribed these words:
"Here lies the body Of Charles J. Guteau, patriot
and Christian. His soul 10 In glory"
caARLEs J. auIrxAu.
Witnesses: CHAnLvs II. RkED,
JAMES WOODWARD.
Reed also drew mp the following paper at
0uteau's request, which was presented to Gen.
Crocker
wAsnnaTos, June %.
GEN. JoHx g. CRocKkR, Warden Unitcd
States dad: We, Frances M. Scoyine and
John w. Guiteau, sister and brother aud the
only heirs OF Charles ,. Gniteau, 10 be executed
on the S0th day Of June, lss2 In the United States
70 deliver the body Of said Charles J. auteau 10 Rev.
William W. Hicks, after such execution.
FRANCIS M. scoviLLk,
.JoEs w. ouIrEAu.
witness:
CnARLEs II. REED,
ALsxIRE A. csKykLLIsRE,
Gnitean tSsnked Reed for his efforts In his
behalf, aud then, becoming greatly excited, be
exclaimed "As for Prosident Arthur, he is a
coward and migrate, and he will be punished
hereafter
r Red siar.sd 70 go, when oulissu said ,