The Evening critic., 1882-05-03
GUfTEAU WEEPS,

a Service of Song and Prayer Held
in the Assnssiu's Cell-Overcomc
with Emotion. He Covers His
Face" Adieu, My Friends. Adieu."
Sung by Chorus of Fourteen
Voices.
Yesterday evening at Q O'Clock a party of
ladies and gentlemen, mainly connected with
the Fourth-street NJ. E. Church, including tho
pastor, Rev. Joseph France, and Messrs. Bent
ley and Jones, the revivallsts, wended their
way through the dust and wind to the United
States Jail for the purpose of holding n service
Of prayer and song with Guiteau, the assassin
Of President Garfield. Arriving at the Jail,
the party were met by General Crockcr, the
warden, who stated that Guiteau had been
out OF humor all day on account of some
transaction between Lawyer Reed and Messrs.
Gibson Bro, the firm that printed his book,
which had resulted in the latter parties send
ing tho bill TO the Jail for collection. Gultoau
having been under tho impression that tho
amount had been previously paid, and being
entirely out Of money a he he was sy very much OK.
thought he would object to any religious
demonstration.
band formed circle In the main corridor OF
the building with an audience of soldiers,
jail officials and prisoners, tho latter poering
through the iron grating which covers the cor
ridors like n netting, resembling huge chicken
coops. Bentley and Jones, removing their
hats, stepped into the middle OF the group,
Bringing in the sIeaves.''
At the conclusion Of this hymn, which was
sung with great fervor and sweetness, Bent
ley started the thrilling revival tune, "Adieu,
my Friends Adieu," and as the notes sweled
high up TO the dome and into the corridors,
they reached Guiteau In his cell, and tho
axiom, emusic hath charms TO soothe the saw
age breast" was verified, for Guiteau came out
Of his cell and beckoned TO General Crocker.
"Let them In here, General, let them in
hore,' he said, while large tear drops coursed
down his checks.
The large iron door leading to the corridor.
in which Guiteaus cell was situated swung
slowly open, and the band passed in and
ranged themselves along the corridor In three
rows, facing the cell, Rev. Joseph France in
the centre, fronting Guiteau, who stood close
to the door, his right hand resting on the
bars.
At a word from the revivalists, fourteen
voices united in Barton's solemn
'sWalk i'm the Light
revival hymn. Guiteau's head dropped to his
breast and covering his face with his hands,
he wept like child; nor did he cease weep.
ing while the band continued the above tune,
merging il into "I Long to Meet You There,
chorus ~ tSe Conclusion of THIS Min tune n Sey
Mr.. France, kneeling close TO the cell door,
while
The Assassin Sank Upon His Knees.
| his face still covered offered a fervid prayer,
that Thou didst so love the world as to give
Thine only begotten Son, that whosoever be-
| ilcNtu III Dllll HOC perish, DuI nave
everlasting life; we come now as humble sup
| plants for Thy mercy, through Thy Son, and
| pray that whatever may be the future of Mr.
Guiteau in this life, that Thou in Thine infinite
| mercy wouldst grant him repentance unto life
| and salvation through faith In our Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christi
| Tho party left the Jail at :15 p. m, vel
| pleased with their work, for they feel that an
impression has been made and that Guiteau
| is beginning to realize his terrible situation
| After the party had retired from the building
| Gufteau sat in the corner of his cell will
| bowed head, evidently In deep mourning.
Incidents.
At the conclusion of each hymn, which wai
| distinctly heard throughout the entire build
| ing, the band was heartily applauded by tn,
| prisoners.
Young Soteldo, who occupies n cell nea
| Guiteau, called the reyivalists and converset
| with them after the service. He was presented
| with a revival hymn book by Mr.. Jones.
| General Crocker presented picture of sane
| tlflcation, standing by the side OF the revival
| lists while they sang their stirring tunes.
| 1t Is rumored that one of the members o
| the guard Of soldiers in the jail was converted
| yesterday during the meeting.