The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-02-17

Last evening Scott was admitted to the
/ corridor and was in a very comfortable
mind. He received his lawyer, Mr.. Boar
man, and others, with cordiality, and played
| several games of cribbage with George Ham
mond and Al Cain, his watch, smoking and
wagering cigars on the result. He has not
| shown any emotion for several days.
At 1870 he retired to his cell, put the rib
| bon with the crucifx attached about his
| neck, and read in his bible.
At - midnight he fell asleep and remained
so until 3 o'clock, when he again read in his
bible.
At 4 he went to sleep again; awoke at 4:3o
and read again.
At 7:45 Father DeSiere came and admins
tered the communion.
At $50 the writer found him enjoying
heartily a generous breakfast of ham and
| eggs; he %conversed freely, but with the air OF
one upon whom some other more impressive
| thought than that which found utterance
was pressing, but was firm of voice and
hand. He said he had rested well and felt
well. After breakfast he smoked a cigar.
| According to Jallor Bells time at:
9:15 Father DeRyckere came and remained
some time.
9:25 Scott wrote a letter to his children.
1906 Father DeSiere came in for a few
minutes.
1915. He was shaved and re-entered his
cell with Father DeSiere. Scott was dressed
in a neat suit of dark clothes, white shirt
standing collar and black tie, and wore slip
pers.
1881. In the presence of Father DeSiere
j. P. Boarman, Esq, Deputy Marshal Nc
Tague, Moritz Koch, Al Cain, Jailor Bel
and James II. Mills the death warrant was
read to him by Sheriff Coleman. He listened
seriously and earnestly, but showed no trep.
idation or emotion, responding with the
Father: "Thy will be done" For a time afte1
he walked the corridor or sat down, listening
earnestly to all the Father said, and request
ing him not to leave him, but stay by him to
the last.
11:25. In response to SCOTS previous re.
quest the writer went to him. He said: 81
forgive all~-everybody. 1 thank the officers
for their kindness. Mr.. Bell has been very
good to me. I wish he could have a better
place. know 1 have done wrong. for
give all"
11:33. He asked for a stimulant, which was
given him. He was firm and manly.
11:e64. Sheriffs Coleman and Hatton anne
from the Jail door followed by Scott and Fa-
ther DeSiere, (the former walkingunassisted
to the platform), after them followed Depu-
ties Bell, Ross, Johns and Hammond, and
all entered the enclosure. A platform of
boards covered with q strip of carpet was
laid under the moose. Thu coffin was in the
northeast corner covered with canvas. The
lead weight was draped in black, and near
by laid a hand axe. The weight had 4 feet
fall. About 20 men were With the enclos-
ure, and 80 outside. And over all the sun
shone brightly. Scott stepped directly under
the moose and faced about.
1887. Deputies Bell and Ross adjusted the
straps to his arms and legs. Scott wore a soft
black hat; his eyes were on the ground, but
there was not a tremor on his face and he
nodded and made the responses to the Father
rapidly, but in a whisper: ''Thy will be done;
I forgive all; I van to be forgiven; Mary,
pray for me-" over and over.
1891. Sheriff Coleman: "Have you any
thing to say, Scott? 2" II have: I have been
wronged, but I forgive ALL" This was dis
tinctly said. He evidently intended to say
more, but finding his voice was likely to fal-
ter, he added 'That's all"
II 40. Sheriff Coleman adjusted the moose
as Scott whispered to the Father, who was
talking to him rapidly and low, and almost
at the instant Deputy Hatton severed the
weight rope at q blow. 'sThud,o it struck the
ground, and the doomed man went up like a
shot. His face flushed a deep red for the mo.
ment before Sheriff Coleman slipped the
black hood over his head, and he hung stiff
and rigid. At the instant the Priest dropped
to his knees, saying, "Jesus have mercy on
me-"
1142. Drs. George G. Douglas and o. Lesser,
the official physicians, who had been stand
ing by, stepped to his side and felt his pulse.
There had been but three slight spasmodio