Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-10-20
Guiteau Arraigned.

FRIDAY morning Charlie, J. GuIteau was
arraIgneG in the criminal court for the Dis
trlct Of Columbia There was no unusual
display Of police force IN or about the court
room. although there Was a large number %
detectives present not IN uniform.
For over half an hour business was sus-
pended, awaiting the Introduction Of the
prisoner. At quarter past !. Nh ScoYille,
counsel tor the prisoner, entered, and took
d seat at the LAWYERS table, aid Immediately
aiterward Marshall Henry and two Deputy
MaTshals, having between them and hustliug
along a cowed and crnging figure, man
for whom they made way 10 the seat re-
served for him beside his counsel.
Then one Of the guards unlocked the
handouts giving the prisoner the use Of his
hands, which he continued. however 10 hold
crossed a. if that was their usual position.
GuIteau looks brok en- in health and uncared
for IN person. His hair Is closely cropped.
His cheek and chin whskers are worn thick
but not long His dark clothes were shah
BY and rusty, and his whole person present
ed miserably neglected appearance.
After the excitement attending his Gu
trance had subsidized, District Attorney
Corkhill rose, and addressing the Judge,
said: 1.-The Grand Jury OF the District of
Columbia has indicted Chas j. Guiteau for
the murder of James 4. Garfield. The
prisoner is in court and ask that he be ar
raigned and requested to plead to the indict-
ment." The prisoner was ordered TO stand
up, and in a languid manner he obeyed.
The Cierk:-"ls your name Charles J.
Guiteau?
The prisoner assented by nod.
The clerk proceeded to read the indict-
ment, the prisoner standing up with his
head, most of the time inclined TO the right
shoulder, his eyes half closed, or wholly so,
his hands crossed over his stomach as if they
still wore handouts; and his general air that
Of sickly Indifference.
The reading occupied nearly half an hour
and during all that time Guiteau hardly
once changed his attitude or bearing and
rarely opened his eyes. lie did not mani
fest the slightest symptom of interest in the
scene; but for an occasional slight move
ment, might be supposed to be asleep in a
standing attitude.
On the conclusion of the reading of the
indictment the clerk addressing the prison.
er, said. what say you to this indictment
guilty or not guilty.
Iht pAlHOhtA hl PAeNt VI 'taPNiA'L lam
bled in his waisteoat pocket and drew out q
rumpled scrap of paper. The District At
torney imperatyely said
Enter your plea Of guilty or not guilty"
The PyisOHeT-.I enter a plea of not
guilty II your honor pleases, | desire to
make a statement"
The Comf-"At some other time. 1t
would not be appropriate just now. Sit
down
The prisoner thereupon took his seat.
District AHOrRey-ln this case ask that
the tsisl be set for next Monday A. NJ, per-
emptorily. The government is ready for
trial now.
Mr.. lScorille:-"I appear here for defend
ant at his request. have some aiiidavits
TO present to the court, the first being that
of defendant himself"
Mr. Scoville, after reading the af
idavits stated that the defense would en-
brace three counts LIST, want Of jurisdiction
on the part of the court; 2nd, the insanity Of
the prisoner; Sd, that the death of Presi-
dent Garfield was due to malpractice of the
attending physicians. rather than by the
pistol shot Of the prisoner. He asked for
delay to obtain witnesses and TO prepare
the ease. After some further discussion be-
tween Mr.. Scoviile and District Attorney
Corkhill the cour. decided that the question
of jurisdiction should be argued previous to
Oct. Both and fixed the date of the trial for
November It'll.