Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-16
ALL HOPE GONE


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hands with his brother William, the latter Civ
ing him q farewell kiss.
Leaving her sons cell Mrs Schneider was al
most completely overcome. and upon being as
sisted TO the wsrden's Office recovered herself,
with great difficulty. sufficiently TO be able 10
take her carriage for home.
Dr. PAKsoS AND TIE EXPERTS.
Schneider was also visited this morning by
Rev. Mr.. Parson, pastor Of the Church Of the
Reformation. accompanied by DR.. Godding
Of ST. Eliz.beth's Insane Asylum, and
DR.. Irving c. Rose. the two insanity
experts who testified in Schnsider's behalf dur
ing the late inquiry to Schneider's sanity.
The doctors carefully noted Schneiders condi-
ton and conduct .oday, and upon leaving the
jail stated to a STAR reporter that they found
no change in the mans condition.
In fact they stated that their observation of
the man this morning only the more confirmed
their former opinion, thar the man Is totally
unconscious of his present position
and unable TO ftly realize it. Mr..
Parson also stated that he found no change in
Schnei6er's condition and that he was entirely
unresponsive TO all appeals made to him.
Tailed WITH THE GUARD.
Schneider spent the entire day yes terday in
his death watch and visiting cle-gymen. an smol-
ing. He felt great reluctance TO being left
alone ana several times beseeched Mr.. Ed
ward Burke, the clerk OF the Jail not
to leave him. The wretched man continually
asked TO see Guard Strong. saving that he was
particularly anxious to see him. although he
did not state what he wanted with him
Guafc Strong is the officer who has hereto
fore adjusted the rope about the necks of men
executed at the District Jail and will be ex-
pectei 20 perform a similar duty at Schreiaer's
execution. Therefore the officials OF the jail
could not understand why Schneider should
be so anxious to see Mr. Strong About
o'clock yesterday afternoon Father Sal
Ivan of st. Peters Church. Capitol Hiil, saw
Schneider, but failed to interest the condemned
man IN religious matters. Mrs. Russell the
matron of the Jail. also talked with him late
yesterday afternoon, but stated to a STAR re-
porter that she could not get him TO talk intell-
gently or connectediy upon any subject.
WANTED TO SEE HIS MOTHER
To Guard Smith Schneider said, when the
officer reminded him that he had IN all proba-
bility but two more nights on earth. They
told me that thew were going to kill me tomor-
row (today). What did they mean?" But
when the officer e xplained the man pretended not
to understand and ;nsis ted that il was mistake
None Of his family visited him yesterday and
he asked several times to see his mother anx-
lously luQulrlnR WnN sne nal not Deen 10 see
him. He also insisted that she was dead. else
she would have come to him and brought
him something to ca He begged
that some one go up TO his mothers
house and tell her that he wanted
her TO come down to see him and bring him
something to eat. One time during the after
noon he asked that some eggs he cooked for
him. but when they were brought 20 him he re-
fused to touch them. He also refused to eat
some stewed oysters which the steward OF the
jail prepared for him, saying that they wanted
TO poison him.
Mr.. JOHN ROBERTS VISIT.
Mr.. John Roberts of the colored Y. N. C. A.
whose labors among condemned men has given
him the title Rev. Roberts. was among the
early visitors at the jail this morning. He
called between 3 and 9 O'Clock to
look after the two condemned men.
Schneider and Smallwood. and after seeing
the latter and having an unsatisfactory inter
view with him be walked in and stopped at
Schneide-s cell. He remained there fully
thirty minutes and when he came out he re-
lated to SrAR reporte- what had passed be-
tween him and the condemned mar.
when approached the cell and extended
nv hand" he said. 'Iasked Schneider if he knew
who l was. He replied. Yes. yoa are Roberts,
and he added, They are going to kill me tomor-
row.
"who told you so?" the kind hearted colored
man asked him.
1.-The DOCTOR" be replied
Then Mr.. Roberts asked if he wanted to have
a talk aboul the Bible.
''coNE TO SEE ME TONIGHT"
The condemned man paused fully two min
utes and then said, Come down to see me to-
night"
A brief conversation followed and Schneider
asked: What are they going to do?"
Il can only saw to you," answered Mr..
Roberts, ''you had better prepare FOR the
future
Hc. Roberts then asked il there was any
particular minister whom he would like to see
but Schneider made no response.
would You like 20 have your mothers
favorite minister" he asked, but still 10 re-
Spouse came.
Following this Schneider repeated. "They
are gong TO kill me tomorrow" and when
asked if ne felt certain that such would be done
his reply was YES"
Come down and see me tonight" was the
last thing be said to Mr.. Roberts.
This evening Mr.. Roberts will again visit the
Jail and call upon the condemned man. He will
remain all night. and II is possible that he
viii be with Schneider until the last minute.