J . HO J l'MI'V . t U m '" Hi t rut , " lt ...!. P I . "- -t s , " If .,, . 1 t. - , 'it . "ll ' I I ) f JHl (( I: H 11 li ii. m i'. f. in .... ilMI 1 ii .-vi "" " "' '.', a nf 4 . . ,u; ' ' "!l . ni .1 ,f ' bmnr - '' ' (!.- J ,(.-, ,' muij tl '" ' ' . (on lil. ,i n ' ,,',irniii ifj I ! .' Hi I EXTRA aaiaa CfHHMMBaBHta .aMHHHMa aMMMka "-' mHMms mHMHM LAST OF GUITEA1) Garfield's Murderer Expiates His Crime. HIS DEATH ON THE GALLOWS. How He Passed HisLast N ight on Eaith. THE SCAFFOLD SCENES Incidents Connected With the Hanging. OilltOiOLOUY OF NIK Tlt.WJEDV. fi rrcldcr.t Garfield Bhot, July 2,1491. Ills process warrants discontinuance of midday bulletin, JdW 10. Alannlnc clilll, Julj 2.1. , Operation performed, August 8. President tlgnod an official paper, August 10. Dyspeptic symptoms, with vomiting, August 14. Appearance of welling ulaml, August 13. Hummed nausea, August 'il. Death hoorlr cxnectcd. Ainrust So. Itomoved to Long I'runch, September 7. Mason Fhoots at ("nlteau, September 11. Tho President's death, September ID. l'uneral service at Warhtngton, September S3. Funeral at Cleveland, September 2il. Trial of (lultcau begun, November U. Tones shoots at (lulteuu, "November 19. (iultcau found Rullty, January ill, 1SS2. Gulteau hanged, Juno 80, 133a. The curtain has fallen on tho last dread sccno of tho national tragedy which for well nigh a twelvemonth has hold tho attention of tho world. From tho lamontablo scono of tho assassina tion in tho railroad depot in Washing ton to tho final act of retribution in tho jail on Friday, June 30, no ovent in American history comprises so many dramatic features. Tho long days of altcrnato hope and despair in tho sick chamber in tho White IIouso and tho dark nights that soltled over tho cottago on tho cliff at Elboron; tho unprece dented trial of tho assassin, during which ho donned ..tho inotloy habiliments of tho clown ; tho deter mined nttomptB by would-bo avengers to savo tho nation tho exponso of a trial ; tho extraordinary eflorts to savo tho wretch's life, and tho final sccno of tho writhing, struggling form at tho ond of tho hangman's ropo arc mcmorablo in tho history of tho past year. Below will bo found tho full details of tho assassin's final taking off, beginning witli an account of his actions on tho day preceding his execution, and including everything of interest connected with his last mo ments on earth. The Day Before tho Execution. Wasiiinoton, Juno 29. Guitoau was alono with his keopors to-day untilr noon, nut trom that Hour uniu ovening ho was scarcely a moment without comnanv. Ho had nasscd tho nisht well, dropping asleep early and np- Farcntly not awakening until daylight, lo did not toss about in his sleep or exhibit any of tho symptoms of rest lessness that sousatiouai accounts nave attributed to him. nor unou rising this morning wero tliero nuy traces of special anxiotv m ins iooks or manner, Tho warden and his deputy and tho olllccrs of the death-watch declared that with duo allowanco tor Guitoau's nrnle and for Ills doslro to carry out his iusniration boasts to tho ond.thovhavo novor soon any ono on tho vorgo of ueatn Dear iiimsou witn suciuiervo aim fortitude. Tho arrival of a bouquet of fiowcrs from lira. Scovillo. which preceded her visit to tho coll this afternoon, was po tent to reduce nun to tears wiion thoughts of his impending doom had lulled to move nun to a dismay 01 1001 iug, but ho quickly conquered oven this display of emotion as unworthy an agont of tho Deity about to suffer for nerfonniiiL' his dutv. Tho visit of tho Row Mr. Hicks, who wai tho first of tho afternoon visitors to reach tho Jail, was prolonged until ovoning, and upon his departure ho boro concurrent testi mony to tho prisoner's calmness and readiness to meet his fate. Mr. Heed ,.. .!. ....! . .t..l I,.,,. I.,,. .n ,.,,,, 1113 IHU UUAb ill I II III, lull iliL .wmu tiiiuti tho doublo orraud of taking farewell of his client and of preparing tho much talkcd-of will. Shortly after Mr. Reed's arrival Gulteau was informed by Mr. Hicks of mo iruiliess mission 10 tno w into nouso lust evening. "Oh, well, doctor," Guitoau said, cheerfully, "that's all right. Don't go to Arthur any more, but soe Crocker, Havo him show you that tho scallold Is all right, for wo want no bungling about this,- and tell him I want to bo swung oil' at 12 o'clock sharp." Mr. Rocd thon led Guitoau to talk of his final nrrancemouts, and in an Hour's cotnerenco uioy wero com Dieted so far as ossoutinl. Tho Import ane.o attached by Oiliteau to his bonk .mil its vaiuo In Ills estimation, leu mm to such a display of oarnestnoss that .air. need was orurenmo aim nurneii from the coll hruuhlng his eyes. Ho wont nt oneo to llw outer reception- and Wilson Guitoau would not bo sur prised if ho cut his own throat or that of his wife within a twelvemonth, no ought to bo put in art insane asy lum. Ho thought tho authorities would see that ho was,nndlf theyditln'f. they would bo criminally responsible. Wilson Gulteau dilated, as ho has be fore, ontho momentous effects' which the assassin's shots had produced. Ho had done the country a service, although the country did not recognize it, in ex posing humbug and bringing nbotit .de sirable changes.Jap. Arriving at tho Jail, WilsonGuitcau was conducted by General Crocker' into tho interior of tho jail, and wnS per mitted to sco Ids brother. Tho latter was not particularly enthusiastic over him. Mr?. Sco vllle nt the .lull. At 11 a. m., contrary to gctic'ral expec tation and her purpose as expressed yesterday, Mrs. Scovillo arrived at tho lail and besought admission. Her manner was excited, and she appeared to bo laboring under great excite ment. General Crocker declined to ndmit her unless tho prisoner specially requested it. John W. Gulteau, who was fitting in tho rotunda at tho time, wns informed that his sister was upon tho outside, and at first started up to go to her; but after a mo ment's hesitation decided not to inter fere, saying, " 1 will leave tho wholo matt'T with Crocker." Guitcau had not boon Informed of Mrs. Scoville's pres eiiecj and even if ho had been, it H believed that ho would not havo desired to have her present. After n short conference with War den Crocker, John W. Gulteau went outside tho jail to sec his sister. Ho found her in great excitement, border ing upon hysteria, but after a short timo lie succeeded in calming her nnd dis siiiidina her from any further attempt to gain admission. Sho acknowledged Uio propriety of such a course, but said that sho could not possibly remain in the city during all tho wretched hours of tho morning, one orougnt witn ner mo tlowers which Gulteau had asked for, and they wero taken in to tho prisoner. Mrs. Scovillo also brought two hautl somo llowcr pieces, a cross and an an chor, wlucli sno intended placing upon her brother's cotlinwith her own bauds. OHAELES JULIUS GUITEAU. From ft photograph tnki n Jut before the assignation. room and from there to a sido room, to which Mrs. Scovillo and her child Bertha, John Guitcau, Miss Chovallicr and Drs. Godding and Beard had been shown upon their arrival a fow minutes before. Mrs. Scovillo showed traces of care and anxiety, but sho liiul lost none, of her firmness ' of expression, and when informed that Guiteau would bo pleased to sco her, but was desirous of avoiding a scene, sho said quietly that sho would mako no scene. It was about 3 o'clock when sho was summoned to tho interior of tho jail. Sho had hardly reached tho corridor door, however, when a hand was put out to stop hcrt and she was detained outside tho grating for a moment. Her bearing there was admirable A matron ly dress of black bilk, with a black, tlircad-laco shawl, a wido laco collar of white, and a black straw hat with black feathers completed a toilet both neat and becoming. Her child, whoso hand sho held, was dressed in wliito, with n parti-colored sash. Tho object of Mrs. Scovillo's detention outside tho bars was that Mr. Itecd might perfect tho instrument which Guitcau calls' his will, nnd in regard to which Mr. lteed had consulted Mrs. Scovillo hi tho reception - room. Tho party thereupon returned to tho reception-room and after a fow mo ments again started for the cell, accom panied by Mr. Heed and John W. Gui tcau. Tno scene in tho cell between tho assassin and ills sister was qtiito re served. "How nro you, Charles? I am glad to seo you," said Mrs. Scovillo. Guitoau's response was commonplace. Thoy talked of family matters, of tho days long gouo, but no allusion wai made to to-morrow's event. Not n tear was shed. Tho interview lasted probably llfteou mhiutos. Mrs. Sco villo seemed in distress as she cauio out in tho rotunda. Whon Mr. Heed was about leaviug tho coll aftor liaving drafted tho brief will, Gulteau culled him back. "You have been my firm friend," said ho, "I want to tostify to It." Ho thon sat down at tho taulo, and hi a firm, bold hand wrote tho following and handed it to Mr. Hoed : " To my Voar Friend, Ctiarlet IT. Heed! " I am only too (jlaj to uxprem to you my uubotmdrd approbation of your aorvlcoa In mv behalf. Von did epiouilldly. May (loj reward yu for it. Moot mo tu heaven. ' "CnniLEs J. flDrrsiiT, MU. 8. Jail, VYttnUlngton, 1). 0. "Juno 29, mi.'i, OUITKAU'S WlXTit The lottor by which Guiteau disposes of his body is as follows : - " WisniNOTON, D. 0., Juno 20, 1882, " To the lUc. Il'iilimi II'. Itlck tt "I, Charlei Quilcau, of the city of Washing. ton, in tho District of Columbia, now undo aenlenco of death, which is to bo carriod into effect tatwecn the hour of 12 and 2 o'clock nn tho noth day of Juuc, A. ., 182, in tho United StatPd Jail in eald District, do hereby Klro an I grant lo you my body alter such exe eulloii; piovilcd, however, it aball not bo u-od for any inoioenarv purpjscs. And I hereby, for goxl nut aufliclent, consideration', give, dolivcr and transfer to ald Hicks my book en titled ' Tho Truth and Removal ' ftud tho copy right thcroo', to bo used by 1dm in wriilnjr a truthful hitory of my lifo- and execution. And I direct that euch history bo entitled 'Tho Lifo and Work of Clnilcs Oulteau.' And I hereby uo'omnly proclaim and announce to all tho world lint no person or pcraom Hhall ever in any manner nao my body for mercenary pur pose whatsoever. And if at any lime hereafter any po son or persons ehall doidro to honor mv remains they can do it by erecting monument whereon shall bo InscribfcHl tbo-o words, ' Hero lies tho body of Charted Chateau, patriot and Christian; hia soul is In glory.' 'ClI.lnLES Ociteait. " Wltnoascs, Charles II. lteed, Jarats Wood ward," A consultation was hold to-night at tho Higes house between John W. Guiteau, Dr. Beard, a medical expert, aud Dr. Godding, tho former superin tendent of tho insauo asylum, as to tho autopsy. It was a strnngo sceno to look upon, Guitcau having willed his body to tho Rev. Mr. Hicks, who in turn gave it to Dr. Beard and other medical ceutlemen to conduct tho autopsy, Mrs. Scovillo nnd John W Gulteau joining in tho following order for tho body : Wahuinotox, June 23, To (lenernl JohnS. Crocker, Wnrdrit (..SlJuil; Wo, Francos M. Scovillo and John W. Oultoaii, adder and brother aud only lioirs of Charlt J. OuitoAU. to bo exewuod on the thirliuth of June, 18.3'J, in tho United Htatei Jail, lu the District of Columbli, hereby rtiinesi yuu lo deliver tho badv of raid Chailes J. Gulteau to ltov. Wiu. W. Hicka alter biicli execution. 1'llANCKM M. HU'VILLU, Joan W. fluiTiuu. Witness; Chirles II, Howl, Alseiro A. Chevallller, W, W. Godding. Incidents of tho Monilui;. AVasiunciton, Juno 30. As early as 7 o'clock tho crowd began to assemble In and about tho jail. The holders of tickets wero subjected to a critical in spection at tho door by W. 0. McGill. who will bo remembered as tho guard who had tho scutlle with Gulteau in tho lattor's coll at an early stage in tho case. Outsido tho jail was presented an animated sccno. The crowd of hangers-on besan to assemble early in tho morning. Thoy perched themselves in troes surrounding tho building and mounted every point or ground that commanded a good view of the build ing. The 'scene reminded ono of a country fair, or circus. Entcrprisiiu." vendors of lemonade, pies, cakes and other delicacies erected stands aud dis pensed their stores to a nrofitablc ad vantage By half-past 10 o'clock thero wero at least 3,000 or 4,000 peoplo, in cluding young aud old, rich and poor, male nnd female, in tho vicinity of tho jail. Early this morning tho military guard was increased and stationed 'around tho jail to prevent tho crowd from approaching too near tho building. A largo detail of police wero also on hand and rendered vnluable assistance in manipulating tho crowd. Several detectives were also present. Guiteau was very restless tho latter part of tho night, not sleeping raoro than twenty minutes nt n timo. Townrd morning lie fell into a sounder sleop from slioer exhaustion. He roso a fow minutes after 5 and breakfasted hearti ly at 0:30, eating steak, eggs, po tatoes and other breakfast dishes. When tho cook took his break fast into tho cell, Gulteau told him to bring his dinner in at 11 o'clock promptly, having prepared himself, ho preferred to havo his sentence executed as promptly as possible. A fow minutes before 11 o'clock Guiteau asked for Dr. Hicks, who had taken a littlo stroll about the rotunda, and said ho wantcp tho basket of tlow ers his sister, Mrs. Scovillo, had sent him. Tho corridor in which stands the scaffold was well snrlnklcd to aid in so- curing cool atinosnlierc,as it was feared iio otherwise might become weak and enervated. Tliero has been a great deal of sen sational talk about .a bouquet, it being reported that it was poisoned. It will bo romonibcrcd Mrs. Scovillo had promised a great sensation for to-day, and it was said that poisoning hor brother was what sho intended. When sho camo to tho jail nt 11 o'clock this morning, and inado nn ineffectual effort to enter, sho olso had a bunch of tlow ers, and this renewed tho report that sho was endeavoring to furnish tho con demned with a means to suicido. All kiudi or sensational stories wero clrcu. lated in consequence, uono of whfc:h, howovor, could bo verified. As tho day woro on tho crowd gnth- U1VM. Jll IMU D1UIU 111 IIUIIIUI IllUJllll, ft constantly increasing number of carnages siiowou mat many oi inoso holding passes to tho jail had arrived. During tho morning ho had shed tears coniouslv in iovful exaltation at tho, near approach of ds entry into l'ununso. no expressed an anxiety to havo tho uxecution take nlaco as soon alter 12 o'clock, as possi ble. Monibertj of tho press' and others entitled to'ndinisslon -were admitted to the rotunda nt 10 o'clock. Shortly before 11 o'clock Guiteau called for naner. and for twentv min utes busied himself in making a copy of who': im IfiTtnriil bin nrnvnr unou tho scaffold." . After ho had finished copying his " prayer upon tho scaffold" he began to nrrango his dress, putting on a pair ot navy-uiuo trousers. At iw.m tno guard camo out of tho door and said: "Ho is ready for tho Doctor now and wants tho llowers to come." Another guard, who took tho message, hurried off, and soon returned with Dr. Hicks, who went into tho cell. Guitcau was then reported by his guard to bo apparently very composed. Whilo Dr. Hicks was In the cell, Guiteau sent out for " Juu " Curtis, tho jail bootblack, and gavo him his shoes to bo. sinned for the last time. His dinner was brought as tho doctor was leaving, and ho ate with mtich relish. His dinner consisted of-a pound of broiled steak, a dish of fried potatoes, four slices of toast nnd a quart of coffee, of which very little was left when ho finished eating. The Assassin's Brother. Wilson Gulteau rodo down to tho jail with a correspondent about half nast ei'-ht. Unliko Mrs. Scovillo, who passed tho night in agony like, to that of Guiteau himself, Wilson Guitcau had slept well and eaten a good breakfast. On tho way to tho. jail AVilson Guitcau said that ho had very littlo more to say. His course throughout has been, ho thought, sensiblo and consistent. Ho had stood to his brother to the end, aud had done everything that ho could for him. Thero seems to bo nothing now to do but to faco tho inevitable Ho felt euro that his brother would dio gamo. Ho had never wavered In his belief in his inspiration and would dio as God's man. For this reason tho ialk about a possiblo suicido, with or without tho aid of his relatives, was absurd, ns martyrs never commit sui cide. Ko ono kid over suggested it to him or to tho assassin, but tho Idea wns not to bo entertained for a moment. Tho assassin would dio on the, gallows like a man like (Jed's man. 'AVilson Gulteau added that it was a very unfor tuimto ovent, hecauso it left unsettled tho great question of his mental condi tion. To all ages It would bo a vexed question to bo determined by Btrong uartisans nro nnd con. AVilson Guitcau went on to say that ho thought George Scovillo, next-to his brother, the most misorablo man in America. Ho had wrecked himself and his family by his injudicious course, Ko Feeling fur Remorse. At half nastlO o'clock this mornini; tov. Dr. Hicks was sittinc in tho ro tunda surrounded by a group of corre spondents who wero plying him with all manner of questions. lie said that Guitcau would go to tno gallows wnn out tho slightest feeling of remorse for tno cruno lie nail comnntteu, ior no firmly believed he was inspired by God Almighty " to remove President Gar field' as ho termed it. " This morning, during our devotional exercises," said the doctor, " he wept copiously, but it was for ioy. I repeat edly asked him if he did not feel sorry for what ho had done and urged him to make his peace with Jesus before it was too late. Ho replied that ho could not help committing tho deed. Ho was in spired to do it and could not but obey tho call that was made upon him. AVhilo in mind ho appeared perfectly calm, in physical ability ho is completely pros tratcd." Dr. Hicks, after the execution, em phatically declined to be interviewed, saying that ho was entirely broken down, and that he needed rest and seclusion for a day or two at least. Ho had suffered more than any ono know during his connection with this case There aro certain portions of his journal which ho has kept during the timo ho has been Guitoau's spiritual adviser, which ho will givo tho public at tho proper timo. Tliero are nlso sec tions of it that will never bo published until tho actors in tho great tragedy are dead. Scenes In the Ja'l Rotund . Toward 11 o'clock tho crowd wait ing in tho warden's olllco was admitted to' tho great rotunda. It is an immeiibo room, occupying tho navo of tho Greek cross, in which shape tho jail is built. Stops ascend on the nortli and bonth sides to tho several stories in which tho cells nro located, all behind heavy iron lattice work. AVilson Gulteau bat on tho north sido of tho rotunda, his chair tilted comfortably back against tno iron lattice. " lio," ho said to your correspond ent, " I did not go into the cell. I left before seeing Ids faco, becauso Mr. Hicks told mo that he did not want to seo any of his relatives. Ho is afraid thoy might unnerve him. I don't care. I bid him good-byo yesterday and don't caro to see him again until I sco him on tho scall'old. I shall be with him thore. Ho thinks ho may need some moral support. Mr. Hicks and I will bo witli him. I havo just been down at tho scaffold, which is, you know, just n half a hundred feot down the corridor to my left. Mr. Hicks, at Guitoau's request, wont all over tho scaffold avrangemcnts hist night aud again this morning and found them all" us thoy should bo. I walked upon tho scallold myself Just now nnd found it substantial and I'oinplcto. Nothing lacks. Tim ropo is perfect nnd so is tho scaffold." At this moment Dr. Hicks and Dr. Young, tho jail physician, passed across tho rotunda, arm in arm, toward tho gallows, which thoy once moro in spected, and then returned to Gulteau's coll. Tho latter was within view of t lie rotunda nud fully within ear shot. Tho voices of tho throng that began to till it was, easily heard in tho cell. .Sol dlers in undress uniform passed 'to and from the iron stairway behind tho iron at i
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