Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-30
!ited:.
Special Telegram TO The Globe.l

W AsHINGTON8 June SJ.-1nlS aiternOo
John w. Guiteau, Mrs. Scoyille and h,
daughter, Bertha, arrived at the Jail. Mr.
- Scoville sent a bouquet to the prisoner in h
cell. He was much affected by the attention
and was moved TO tears for the first time i
months. He appreciated keenly this tokel
from the outside world. The prisoner ha
hhcn in the corridor, but was locked in th
III lust prcyiotis to the arrival of his rola
lives. They were not allowed TO enter th
cell, but communicated through the bars
When his sister, brother ndlittle neice visite
him the scene was very affecting, OWN
to the state of rage he was throw
into by being locked in the cell while the
visited him. Guiteau stormed furiously a
Warden Croker for this act and shouted
"Let it 60 down to history that kissed ny
sister through the bars
The prisoner turned to his sister and said
You will think of mt in glory tomorrow a
Ibis time"
ehe replied, ayes, you will get there al
light and see dear mother
Ee angwered, II don't remember much
about mother. don't take much stock il
my relations any way. l don't mean YOU
frankie. You are my sister in Christ"
Mrs. Scoville added, she was good mother
and she Will be glad to see you.
The prisoner quickly retorted, 81 will be
glad to make her acquaintance" Smiles by
attendants Turning to his sister he added
lyon have always stood by me, the only one
who has" Guiteau said goodbye many
Zines duripS the interview and repeatedly
kissed his sister and little Bertha.
Mrs. Scoville's eyes were red with weeping.
Mrs. Scovllle, holding his hand through the
bars, said, "Charlie, want you to send nae a
sign when you get to paradise"
He replied with much feeling, eyes l will
send you sign when get there
Mrs. Sceville is a firm believer in the theory
Shat disembodied spirits can hold commun-
ion with friends on earth and she seemed much
comforted by the readiness with which Charles
promised to materialize to her after his de-
mise. The prisoner again vented his rage upon
Croker and said, "God Almighty will curse
sou Tor tnis. They are going TO hang me to-
morrow, but the wrath of God Will come
down on them and, like Judas, they will want
Sto 60 and hang themselves. Then suddenly
andnerVously seating himself in the corner of
the cell he muttered, "Welf, l have got
through; there is no use talking any more. :"
He seemed, at times, ia violent frame OF
mind, and brother John said but little. Mrs.
SCOville again commenced with, "These are
nice flowers, CHARLIE when he replied, "Yes,
but I'll be in paradise tomorrow and that's
iAtNh AsNbl ID UGhublUl bhClSs
She inquired, "You are glad to go there,
are you not, Charlie?" He quickly answered,
yes, you bet your life l am. | am glad 10
get out Of this" She then arose and coming
10 the grated door, he said, 81 go TO paradise
not TO heaven, In the final resurrection we
ELL al go to heaven" She naively suggested
mat paradise was pretty good for mau and he
added: eyes, big improvement on this
world
After..fnally shaking hands with his rela-
tiveG and again kissing his sister and little
niece, the visitors withdrew.
Mrs. Scovllle and John signed memoran-
a'um consenting that Rev. Mr.. Hicks should
have the Bible and copyright of Cult eau's
book, and also that the physicians shonld
perform an autopsy of the execution, and that
the body should be buried in secret place in
the iail yard.
After the lapse of a few months
the authorities will then allsw
ii the removal of the remains to Mrs SEQ
ville's cemetery lot at Waukegan, Ill. John
has decided to witness the execution, but Mrs.
Scoville will not. Mrs. Scoville went TO the
White house but the president was not in.
She left letter of appeal for HIM.
STILL SERENE AND SMILING.
WASHINGTON, June 29.-Guiteau told his
guard this afternoon that he felt first rate and
had no idea of being hanged Friday. The
president has decided not TO enter into the cor
not answer her last letter published this fore
noon. 1t is represented that Mrs. Scoville
intends TO call upon the president to make an
appeal in her brothers behalf. Guiteau cats
and sleeps well and is apparently unconcerned
A colored woman called at the Jail TO collect
sixty cents, which she said Guiteau owed her
for washing. One of the Jail attendants passed
into the corridor and communicated the mes
sage to Guiteau, who handed out fifty cents
with the remark, 'All right. Please give her
that and tell her | will pay the balance Mon
day."
GOoDBYEs TO GUITEAU.
US. JAIL, WASHINGTON; June 29.-At 1:30
o'clock Guiteaus counsel, Rev. DIR. Hicks and
DR.. Beard arrived at the Jail Hicks reported
that the president now declines to see any per-
son in relation TO Guiteaus case, and he
(FIicks) should announce to the prisoner that
no earthly hope remains. After an interview
with Warden Croker Reed and Hicks were ad-
mitted TO Guiteau's cell. A small table was
taken in upon which Reed will write
Guiteau's last will and testement.
aSoon after Reed entered the prisoners cell
~John w. Gmteau, Mrs. Scoville and her little
daughter arrived at the Jail and were taken to
the warden's private Office, where at this hour
they are still waiting an opportunity to take
leave of the prisoner. When told by the
warden that his sister wished to see him,
Guiteau remarked that he did not want any
crazy talk, but if she could restrain herself he
would be pleased to see and would give her
an eflectionate brotherIy farewell.
DETAILS OF THE LAST DAYS DoINGs.
UNITED STATES JAIL, 3:95 p. m.-While
Reed, counsel for Guiteau, was in the cell
with Guiteau, an attendant came in and pre-
scented Guiteau with a large and beautiful
bouquet. "Where did that come from?'
asked the prisoner. "From your sister," the
Guard replied. Guiteau pressed it to his lips
and wept bitterly for a few minutes. Then he
suddenly exclaimed, "This does not become a
man who is about TO meet his God for doing
Gods will" This was the only exhibition of
tenderness he has given way to. At his re-
quest and dictation Reed then drew up will,
in which he desires his body shall be given to
DIR. Hicks, but on no account be used for any
nercenary purposes. He also gives to Dr.
Hicks his books and other papers, to be used
in writing his biography.
Reed also drew up the following paper at
Guiteau's request, which was presented to
Gen. Crocker
Gen. John S. Crocker, warden of the United
States Jail: We, Frances NJ. Scoville and
john W. Guiteau, sister and brother aud only
heirs of Charles J. Guiteau, to be executed on
the S0th day OF June, 1889, in the Unitea
States Jail, in the District of Columbia, here
by request you to deliver the body of sale
Charles j. Guiteau to VIM. w. Hicks aftel
such execution.
[Sigued] FRANCES NJ: sCovILLE,
john w. GUITEAU.
)CHAs. II. REED,
1Witnessl ALsEIRE A. CHEvAILLIERE,
w. w. COOLING.
Guiteau thanked Reed for the efforts III his
behalf, and then growing greatly excited, he
exclaimed: GAS for President Arthur, he is s
coward and migrate and he will be punished
hereafter
Reed started to go when Guiteau said
''Wait one moment. l wish to say somethin!
more" He then sat down at the table and ii
firm, bold hand wrote the following ant