The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-07-06

up the steps leading from the chapel to the
center rotunda Of the building, the mourn
ers, or rather witnesses, stood near the door
leading to the northeast rotunda, aud as it
was taken down the fight of steps leading
from the rotunda to the floor of the corridor,
they silently filed in behind the convict pail
bearers. Arrived at the grave the little pro-
cession halted. Warden Crocker looked en-
quiringly first toward DIR. Hicks and then to
John w. Guiteau. .'AIl right" said the
latter, with the same imperturbablc compos-
ure he has exhibited all through the ordeal
OF the past three days, and the coffin was at
once lowered to its place. After the earth
had been replaced and the top of the grave
leveled off, John w. Guiteau, stepped for
ward and placed at its head crown of white
| immortelles.
| Not word was spoken. not tear was
shed. An outcast from human sympathy
when living, Guiteau had found an unwept
sepulchre in an unmarked grave.
| DIR. Lamb was asked if it was true that
Guiteau's brain was found in normal con-
dition, and replied: "Yes that is true as far
| as brain is concerned, but the membrane
that enyelops it was found to be unhealthy,
| and will be examined closely"
''Was the condition Of his brain surprise
to your"
No; 1t could mot have been very well, as
| had no expectation in regard to it. / sim
ply examined the brain with desire TO find
as near as possible its condition"
Drs. Lamb and Powers think it will be
several days before the report is completed.
DIR. Hartgan is Of the opinion that they
will be ready sooner. DIR. Hartigan said the
membranes around the brain We're apt to
cause doubt in the minds of those who
were disposed to favor the insanity theory.
but he had often seen the same condition of
the membrane in persons never suspected of
insanity. DR.. Mcdonald, whose expert tes-
timony during the trial formed one OF the
asked if it was true that the brain was found
in healthy condition.
eyes" was the reply, '.that was the ease
1t could hardly have been in u better con-
ditIon. In weight it was only half ounce
below the normal, and its appearance was
natural and healthy
'Was not this an unexpected result"
mo, not to me ut least. 1t was no more
than expected, and, as tar rs the brain
shows the mental condition. have seen no
reason to change my opinion about the de-
ceased.''
''But does the brain indicate the meutal
condition."
$50 "A certain extent, yes, and as the work
with the microscope becomes more accurate
it will show it more accurately. y diseased
brain is regarded as an indication of insan-
ity. although sane people have been known
to have diseased brains
''But it is said that the membrane was dis
eased."
at was not healthy. and its condition
might or might not indicate disease. The
microscopical examination will show that.
and will determine exactly what it does in
dicate.''
''Wiil there be anything further developed
in the examination Of the brain to change
your epnion?" asked the reporter.
81 don't see how there can be. The eX-
animation will be continued ana viii be n,
thorough as possible and give minute par
tieulars, but the general conclusions arrived
at will not be changed. In my opinion the
brain was good one"