Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-06-14

Another Interview Between Him and
His Spiritual Adviser-Eyis TheeIogi.
cal Views-Some Scenes in Jail.

Another Interview Between Him and
Efis Spiritual Adviser-ENis Theology.
cal VieWs-Some Scenes in Jail.
During the past few days-in fact since Friday
last, when Rev. DIR. Hicks called upon him
Guiteau has been quite cheerful. This, however
cannot be attributed to any new grounds OF hope
for Guiteau looks now only to the President for
respite or reprieve, and has no faith in what NAV
be done for him before the courts. In the inter-
view with DR.. Hicks, the pastor Informed the
prisoner that there was earthly ground OF hope
and that three weeks from that day he would most
likely end his life: So far from feeling offended
because of DR.. Hicks remark Guiteau thanked
him for telling him canddly what he thought was
the truth. Sunday the prisoner spent almost the
entire day reading his Bible, and Monday when
DR.. Hicks called it was quite evident that he was
well supplied with ideas for theological discus
lasted over two hours Guteau in 'f his conyers
tons still throws out the idea that he was Gods
man when he assassinated the President; that
COD had had an object In It, and that IL his
{Guteaus) blood is shed. the American people will
suffer He called DR.. Hicks attention to Exodus
Egyptian. and then spoke OF the care God had
taken OF Moses He also cited number OF other
SPECIAL spec providences and they had quite discus
thorough knowledge OF the Scripture. The sub
lects discussed were faith in Christ salvation, and
rewards and puniShmentS beyond this life.
Guiteau referred 10 the Psalms or David, reading
several of them in prayerful mood, and he with
DR.. Hicks, commented on their Beauties the mean
ing OF them and their application to this case AT
the request OF the prisoner Dr. Hicks gave him the
points OF his sermons preached last Sunday, and
he (GuiteaW made two or three suggestions
thereon. When DR.. Hicks withdrew, Gufteau ex-
pressed his thankfulness for the visit and promised
70 read book the minister had brought TO him
Christ"
The prisoner has always shown dislike to pro-
ianlty, and some OF the guards and attendants
inclined to the use of oaths have been frequently
checked by him Generally, If he overhears an
oath, he will say: "Let up; let up on that" and
Ulah6 gnlnCanG motion with his hand. iQlicat-
ing the region below.
AN APPARENT CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
Gu1teau pays more attention to spiritual matters
now than he formerly did, and both on retiring and
arising knees at the side OF his cot and prays and
before partaking of his meals he sits down quietly
ana, pauSlng moment, places his hands over his
eyes and asks blessing before stated the larger
portion OF his time he spends In reading his Bible
or some religious work. Sometimes he will whistle
or hum hymn tune. Occasionally he inyolunta-
rly strikes song tune, but will drop the latter as
soon as he discovers his mistake A few evenings
ago he was whiStling "Jordan am hard road TO
trabble," when the guard said THAT is not in
keeping with your actions, Guteau," and he at
once stopped it, remarking that he had forgot him
sell: he is apparently losing portion of his
egotlsIn placing himself in the position of sup
plant for Gods mercy, looking anxiously forward
TO To- the times set by his spiritual adviser, Rev. Dr.
HICKS, TO visit him. He eats well and sleeps Well
Last night he slept soundy, and awoKe this morn
Ing quite refreshed and very bright.
THE PRESSURE TO SEE THE PRISONER
Since Guiteaus Imprisonment the Jail has been
one OF the principal points Of attraction to
visitors. Thousands have beseeched the officials
for just sight Of him. There have been times
when the pressure has been so great, many COM
Ing with letters from high government officials
members OF Congress, &C., who could not we'll be
refused, that to save time the prisoner has been
Drougnt out In the presence OF hundreds at time.
1t Is wellknown that before the trial, and during
It, there were Others besides Sergeant Mason and
b zones na VINO wud have Killed Gueaa
is little doubt that that a number e of
persons visited the court house and Jail
TO AvENGE THE PRESIDENTS DEATH.
One Of our business men while being shown
through the Jail by Gen. Croker, was halted at
Guiteaus cell door and his hand Intentionally
went back to his hip pocket, while he bit his lips
TO keep his temper down. On coming out the
visitor vowed he would not go through the ordeal
again for $780, for he had had as much as he could
do to keep from shooting the prisoner Another
poor afflicted man, almost dead from disease on
being admitted to the rOtunda did his best to get
si sign % OF Gu6eau vowng that II he could see
prominent New Yorker, an officer OF the National
Guard OF that state, was at the Jail to see
Guiteau exclaimed, 81 would not see him for
thousand dollars, and while am thankful for the
suggestion If you do not wish to get me in trouble
don't let me get sight Of him." and he left the
building without seeing him.
SOME OF THE LADIES
who have called, seemed TO have been satisfied
with barely look at the prisoner, and when he
CAoChuCu HIS uduu W Uucul WOulu TeCOil, dG WHICH
the prisoner would get excited On one occasion
he ordered number who had thus treated him
out OF his cell. Probably he ne yer showed so much
temper as he did on one occasion when he over
heard one OF two New Workers about entering the
corridor 10 see him remark: 81 have been In many
prisons and seen hundreds OF prisoners, but for the
first time am going to see one whom / have not
honor to spit in his face" Gnfteau Jumped into his
bed at once and turned his face to the wall that
the visitors did not have their curiosity gratfed.
Toll nTnn rlyfff3 31ry
to her father at the dinner table after her return
home: ave have seen Mr.. Guiteau, and 1 shook
vociferated: sect up, Miss, leave my sight and
wash your hands," To many people the scafrold
and women ordinarily could not be induced to take
the rope in their hands. Now, however, it appears
this repugnance has been overcome.
MIMIC EXECUTION.
Several ladies after viewing Guiteau at some
little distance asked to be shown to the scaf Old
and when their attention had been directed to it
as it stood at the farther end OF the northern wing
a young lady from West Virginia excla lined:
ooh! let us form the procession; this gentleman
will tell us how" The others acquiesced and the
party having been arranged to perSOnate the
warden and deputy, the minister, the condemned
and attendants-the young lady in question TAX
with slow and measured steps, moved to the front
of the scaffold. The chaperon here supposed the
Gentlemen present. Seemed nd inc the he ladies'
urged that the program should be carried out.
Inc party tnereupOn aScended the steps, the fair
culprt remarking as she did SO 'Isn't this nice7
How easy the steps are!" and reaching the plat
form eager questions were asked as to the DISPOSE
ton of the party. The fair culpr1t having taken
the place Of the condemned on the trap asked:
.When the religious exercises are over what
them" "Why, the black cap and rope" was the
answer Having been shown how the rope was
fixed the culprit said: sThen the DROP and
throwing her head to the right exclaimed ugh"
This en- ded the mimic tragedy.
Successful Students.
THE NAMES OF THE VARIOUS WINNERS OF THE KEN.
DALE SCHOLARSHIP.
The awards made yesterday in the High School