The sun., 1882-07-02
ASSASSIN HANGED.
h Meets bis Fate Without Paltering,
ling Himself Gods Man to the Last.
Dying Curse Vehemently Pro-
nounced as a Prayer.

knnl TO the HnnG'aRn Given by Uimsoif
kr He Ind Chantcd n Rude Hyma to
Ich He Suggested that Music Should bo
Dying without n Sign OF Fear-The
kOp.y BeGun-rhe Brain sntd TO Pre-
No Exterior Evidence Of Disease or
bon What will be Done with the Body.
HINGToN, juno 30.-Guiteau was put
kh ut 1886 O'Clock to-day. The execu-
the death sentence was in all respects
nsly conducted, and the assassin him
lntributed to the dignity of the solemn
in manner which was unexpected.
Yer he was sustained by religious fervor,
lsimply exercising strong will, he bore
with composure and decency. He did,
be- give way to tears and sobs for a mo-
he uttered his last words: but, while
Ehibition OF emotion was painful to those
Iw it. there was no observable tremor in
by. and he instantly regained the self
which has characterized him for the
in or twelve days. As he stood on the
with his executioners. he seemed the
Hcited OF the group. In all appearance
only calmly awaited death. but well
it and exulted in its approach. Men OF
Ird who saw him die, and who have seen
die on tho gallows. could not refrain
Expressing their admiration at what they
his nerve. Religious men who were
Fere confident that he was sustained by
ding faith in the certainty OF heavenly
and that he was anxious. as lie ex-
4 it, to meet his God.
as men can judge Of human actions.
uwas sincere. II his coolness was simu-
bnd was merely the playing Of a part. or
depression OF bravado. it was the most
and natural stimulation that could have
bnceived. for he was true to himself as
bile have seen him in his quieter mo-
There was in the first place a scrupu-
ttention to cleanliness and decency of
al appearance. He had arrayed himself
galows with the nioeness Of BRIDE
on his wedding day. He had given some
Jon to the details of the execution and he
Eeived the Warden who came to read the
Warrant to him in the midst OF his prep
ts, and had gone on quietly brushing
rwhie the warrant was read. At times
kere brief outbursts of passion. or frenzy.
ln lie told the guard. but q few moments
his execution. that he could describe to
HelTs Quartette." These were. he said.
rr whom made. Gray who swore against
Srkhill who tried me. and Crocker who will
he." But when he had delivered himself
outburst he was again Ms quiet as he had
uring the wakeful night. and he asked
dinner. his last meal. with the same
agency which has characterized these re-
since he has been prisoner. His mind
Ito turn to his pen to the very last. for
lortly before the execution he called for
ID paper. and. seating himself at his ta-
imposed doggerel hymn, which, a short
kter. he read with broken voice from the
i. There was no exhibition of sentiment.
not ask to look for the last time out upon
tth. The business Of the day was to him
JUS business. but was utterly devoid OF all
BENT or emotion except that which sprang
religious condition. Even in his fare
be was cold. and he bade his friends good
aman going on short journey. When
led from his cell to the gallows there was
Fe expression Of fear or apprehension in
than there was In that OF the phleg-
Tatchman who stood guard at the wire
hat opened into the corridor. He walked
the corridor and rotunda without
b. He stood on the gallows
support. He gave the word
lis own death and there never
uemor in his limbs or halt in his voice.
ng al that moment when he was eover-
fYhis painful attempt to chant his hymn.
helny in his coffin. half an hour after
fpfell his face was not more quiet and
Of fear than it was when he was led TO
aafod. Now. while this exhibition OF
S certainly surprised those who have
lis guards and jailors for year. it was
yconsistent with the predictions of the
experts who have made study OF his
They said that he would be sustained by
Flt Of religion TO the end and that his
eAatation from this cause would over
bis natural physical cowardice.
fecutlon could have proceeded. from be-
to end, with more dignity. But for the
iae ye!ls with which the prisoners in the
Fe'ed the falling drop. 1t would have been
and decorous in every respect. Guiteau
DO special religious preparations for the
F. There was no long night Of prayer.
ere were no long-continued religious ex-
IN his cell in the morning. He said he
NhothIng Of the kind. He was In COM
With MS God at every moment. he said.
Hhstant prayer. and while he delighted
PFlual ministrations Of DIR. Hicks, yet
nat he himself was closer to God than
fg on earth.
lie awoke this morning he was Seem
iorou.hly refreshed BY his sleep. He
telayed from seeking his bed until
pa usual, because DR.. Hicks and ono or
'lclans had remained in his cell. At 8
the evening DR.. Williams. one of tho
Ayacians, found him lying on his bed
chi 10 Ia hnt Ia haI
allen asleep because he was in COM
with his God. The Doctor made
amlnation. and found him in a per-
oTmal physical condition. His pulse
Iluckened, his conversation was en-
au3nal, and his mind seemed perfectly
ne sa.d that ho was entirely ready to
terRr'h, and that so far rs lie was con-
Ae hanging might just as well take
evening as to be delayed until the
~ made no difference to him at what
a'H". Notwithstanding this assertion,
'ains rather thought that the prisoner.
f9r approached In the morning would
y nervous prostratlon. and lie left
!'''!ns him TO get as sound sloep as
T. This Guiteau said he should do.
IN the evening DR.. Hicks called and
oF!"i conversation with Guiteau. Dr.
Epc' to stay ut the Jail all night in
Ieau should express any desire for his
or for religious consolation or for
Guiteau seemed to have no desire for
Tort OF companionshIp. His inclination
iie has been conspicuous through these
Il. He had. however. brief conversa-
th DR.. Hicks. They talked quietly and
by. as men talk about simple matter