Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-06-30

There are some persons who have theory OF
the case OF Guiteau somewhat different from that
usually accepted, or more properly speaking, one
That goes back OF the inspiration theory. This
theory is that the murder grew out of a disap-
polntment in love. These parties are jail officials
who have had opportunities to observe things
which the outside world is not conversant with
1t seems that after Guiteau had been committed
and had settled down in his CELL he commenced
writing letters to relatives and others, all of
which, according to rule, were scrutinIzed by the
officers before being allowed to pass out. Among
otnerS was one written to young lady of wealth
residing In northern state, who, it is repre-
sented, moves in the highest circles of
New York society and is known to So
ciety here This letter excited some sur
prise and comment at the time, and it was
confscated and carefully slowed away by one OF
the ofticers who keeps the secret to himself After
the lapse OF weeks tme-suficientt to bring back
an anSWer-Gutteau wrote another letter to the
same lady, and receiving no answer in the course
OF another week he wrote third letter. but like
the former ones 1t was detained at the iafl These
letters indicated that he was desperately in love
WIN the lady and regarded her as his afianced
words OF endearment. One OF the officers at the
jail was astonshed on reading them, as he knew
to question Guiteau to ascertain il he had more
than passing acquaintance with the lady, as he
could not conceive that any member of that family
would be on more than ordinary speaking terms
with Guiteau.
WHAT GUITRAU SAID ABOUT THE NATTER
The officer going to Guiteau's cell mentioned the
name OF the lady, after which Guiteau'5 face was
wreathed with smiles and he spoke of her with
some animation. He told of the many pleasant
times he claimed to have had with her since his
acquaintance with her began in $780, He described
the family residence. how the parlors were fur
nished the works OF art, and the family portraits
therein, gave considerable of the family history.
ana proved TO the Official that he was well ac-
quainted with the family.
The question was asked hov he had become
was moving in ''high- toned socfetyhis associates
being che leading public mdn OF Tie country and
ne was introduced to tie lady In question.
IN Love With each other laftnough there is no
nas they fed droSe on and the pa
tended entertainments, and finally they became
engaged to be married; that they had talked over
was his superior in wealth-fo obtain such posi.
ton in diplomatic circles that she, could move In
saeh s om M tna sa he
Would at once %aITsa a the
he and She together could run the mission to ' the
satisfaction of the government BE had the Aus
"But you did not get the Austrian mission said
"No," replied Guiteau: .ssS turaed my eyes to-
Is at the fashionable capital OF the world and I
tnought 1t would suit her just as well as Vienna
REVENGE.
Guiteau is believed by the jail officials to have
first conceived the project OF murder in spirit o.
retaliation for being thwarted In his matrimonial
scheme and to have determined to take his re.
venge by making way with Blaine, for it was he
who could have appointed him, II he were so dill.
posed. Pending the contamination Of his muir
derous purpose, the Conkling unpleasantness
occurred, and he studied over the subject tin he
came to the conclusion that by murdef he could
be r0venged and at the same time, az he pro-
fessed, advance the interests OF his party By KIN.
ing the President, which act he thought would
destroy Blaine's influence To some GuIteau has
stated that u he killed Blaine his influence would
have remained In GARFIELD, ana his WlaineH]
policy would have been continued; bSt TO KIN
6arneld would hurl Blaine from power. As N
additional reason for shooting Nr. 0arneld.
0u1teau has stated that ss4f Gar1leld Waa
Christian and prepared 10 die, while Blaine was
not" The theory held by most Of the tan 1usrds
b that the real motiye Of Guifeans crime 1as is.
yenge The story regarding Guiteaus cogrespc0-
denco with the LADY spoken Of Was known e the
time OF tho trial 70 some Of the counsel for the
govesnnenk nus out 81 regard e ths lady ana
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