Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-06-29

then read from the 18th charter OF Revelations
commenting thereon, and added: $50 you see the
bottomless pit is the abode of the damned forever
and ever, and those who have anything to do with
my hanging will meet their reward But, John,
I'm not hung yet, and have presentment that
won't be hung and viii have twenty or thirty
years yet TO live" He then commented on the
view.
scovIILE NOT ARRIVED.
telegram was received by John W. Guiteau
from Mr.. Scoville last night stating that he would
be here this morning and stop at the National.
Mr. Scoville's name had not appeared on the reg
iS1eF at the National lp to late hour.
GUITEAu's WASH BILL.
This morning the washerwoman who has done
Guteau's wash returned his shirts, drawers and
other clothing according to his direction on Mon
day. and sent I'm word to him that the bill was 60
cents. Guiteau sent to her 50 cents, with the
day. ' 'o 'A ''OA-
NEVER FELT BETTER IN MS LIFE.
After his walk, Guiteau laid down on his cot and
passed the time in tanning himself and reading,
holding but little conversation with his guard
Mr.. Woodward. He told Mr. Woodward this morn
ing that he felt better In his life His kid
neys are In good order.
GUITEAU'S COFFIN
In the absence OF any arrangements made by
the family for the disposition OF the body OF Gui-
teau, Warden Crocker has ordered a coffin to be
prepared by Mr.. john X. Wright, the undertaken
on 10th street, near o. The coffin was completed
about O'Clock last evening, and it was placed in
t1e shop to await further orders from the jail Ii
IS as plain and cheap an affair could be put to-
gether, and it is no better than is prepared for
criminals buried at the expense of the govern
ment 1t is made OF white wood stained In cheap
stTlpS OF wood along the side relieve the panness
little, While the three handles on each SIDE made
OF some white metal rather adds to the cheapneSs
OF the appearance OF the coffin There is row OF
white studs along the edge OF the cover, but no
plate. The inside is lined with Spanish lace, a
If and nnfC yart
decent appearance The coffin was viewed by
crowds of curious people last night and all day to-
in the effort TO attend TO customers amid such a
crowd. It is estimated that there were at least
500 people that came to the coffn and the
Stream was still moving steadily this afternoon.
GUITEAU ON FLIES.
just before dinner Guiteau was busy plying his
fan. for the flies were troublesome and Mr. Wood
ward remarked % The flies are troublesome this
season, Charley-more SO than usualn .Yesn
| replied Guiteau, "they seem sou "I suppose
said Mr. woodward. 'that they were made for
some wise purpose" Yes" said Guiteau, 81
suppose they were; and they Of much more
be able TO see t.'
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE EXECUTION
Warden Croker arrived at the Jail about /
O'Clock, and Marshal Henry had a consultation
with him in reference to the arrangements. 1t is
understood that all the available force from WASH
lngton barracks Will be on duty in and about the
building.
| NO EARTHLY HOPE FOR TIE PRISONER
Rev. Dr. Hicks, with Mr.. Reed, arrived at the
jail at one o'clock. the latter to assist in making
the VIII OF Guiteau, but it was some little time
before they were admitted. Dr. Hicks stated before
| Uhey We're admitted to the cell: ''There is no
| earthly hope for him; he must hang"
DIR. GRAY STILL THINKS GUITEAU SANE.
Dr. John p Gray. the expert, telegraphs from
Oshkosh, Wis, June 2S to the editor OF the n. Y.
Herald, saying: "Your telegram to me at Utica
| asking me If had changed my opinion concerning
| Ulo SANITY or Guiteau. and If asking for fhe
reason for such change, has been forwarded to
sanity; consider him sane and responsible"
MRS. SCoyILLRs APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT
Rev. DR.. Hicks yesterday afternoon personally
presented to the President letter written by Mrs
Scoville in behalf OF her brother She appeals 10
him to save her brother on account OF the ire
sponsible character OF the ma and his undoubted
insanity. The letter concludes as follows: " II
now. at this late day, the Honorable President of
the United States, Chester A. Arthur the only man
VINO has the power to stay the execution OF this
crazy man. will, in the name of truth, justice and
mercy, listening to the voice Of conscience, not
only his own, but also the real conscientious con-
victons of the people, stop the completion OF that
which the people are beginning to look upon
already as an iniquty, he win merit and VIII re-
eeive the appreciation of the people now and of
ever-present reward which only comes from hav-
Ing done noble, a righteous deed, and In that
same long hereafter this deed shall follow him I'm
blessed beneiiction."
Mr.. scovILLE TO THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Scovllle has written letter to the President
urging him TO consent to the appointment of a
commission on the mental condition of Guiteau.
He says that he does not address him through
sympathy for the assassin, but through the die
tateS OF humanity which reVoltS at the thought
OF executing an insane man.
WANTS TO EMBALM GUITEAU's BODY.
Henry n. Etchison, wealthy cabinet dealer OF
Frederick, Nd, has made an offer, through Rev.
w. w. Hicks, Guiteau's religious adviser. to en-
balm the aSSaSSin'S body. Mr.. EtchiSon offers to
pliSh the task perfectly or forfeit 81, GOO.
NOTES FROM TIE JAIL
Up to 10 80 O'Clock this m the jail was as quiet
as church, the only signs OF business being the
unloading OF telegraph instruments.
Lieutenant Eastman, in charge of the guard. saw
the prisoner during his hour OF exercise. Guiteau
greeted him cheerfully and asked how many men
were guarding him. He made some inquiries as TO
how the troops I'D artillery got along in their
march to Gaithersburg. He made no allusion TO
his case.
A small table was covered with cotton cloth this
morning on which the prisoner might do any legal
writing this afternoon-the making OF his Will
Perry Carson has been detailed by Marshal
henry for duty at the jail tomorrow.
Marshal Henry, on going to Guiteaus cell to-day,
was greeted cordially, and they had some CONVEX
sat1on, in which the prisoner cited some texts OF
Scripture and commented on them.
Mr.. Reed stated, at AS, that he should attempt
to dissuade Guiteau from making viii, as mere
N emorandum would answer the purpose.