Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-16
THE GUITEAU TRIAL.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
THE JURY COMPLETE.
GUITEAU REFRACTORY AGAIN
His APPEAL TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION

1lO AffthL lU lnh LLdhh TRUf hNNlUN.
The task before the Criminal Court this morning
was the completion of the jury in the case Of
Charles j. Guiteau, on trial for the murder Of
President Garfield. The aptneSs of men, whose
names are drawn In the legal lottery to serve as
jurors In a capital case to aver that their minds
have been so made up about it that their opinions
could not be changed, even by evidence has been
the chief difficulty in the way of securing jurors.
This morning the first sign Of activity in the
TRIAL was procession that slowly wended its way
across the open space at 9th street and Louisiana
avenue 1t was composed of the nine jurors so
lar obtained in the who were being marshaled
forth by the bailifS for a morning walk. 1t is
the policy OF the court to keep Jur1es in good
health, so the "luckless nine as they were called
ABOUT the court room, were led out In the brac1ng
air and took roundabout route from their head
quar- tiers, the National HOTEL to the court house.
THE PRISONER BROUGHT TO THE COURTHOUSE.
The van was at the Jail at s 40 O'Clock this morn
Ing and within few minutes Guteau, looking
quite fresh, was brought out to the rotunda Of the
pri son, where Perry H. Carson, the officer OF the
van, was waiting for him with pair of handouts
Guiteau looked at them, and seeing that they were
rather tarnished said to Carson, 81 want brighter
pa1r these look too Old; don't forget to bring down
shiny pair In the morning." Carson promised
10 90 so, ana Guteau walked quietly to the van
and was seated. The vehicle arrived at the City
HAN by 9:15 O'Clock and Guiteau, without any con-
fusion or excitement. was at once shown to the
marshal'S private office, where he remained until
MS presence was required in court.
COURTROOM SCENES THIS MORNING.
Ihe court room was kept closed to the general
public as usual until 10 O'Clock, when there was
rush through the doors. Before the doors were
opened for general admission, however, a large
number OF ladies' and gentlemen who had assem-
bled about the marsharS Office were shown in, and
10 har no Dfn I'M
having finished their morning stroll, came into the
court room about quarter to 10 O'Clock. The
work OF seating the crowd which soon afterward
poured In, upon the board platform, was Superin-
tended by Deputy Williams, who received vigorous
assistance from Perry Carson, Policeman Cunning
nam. and others. There seemed to be no diIninll-
tOn In the crowd that beseged the door for admit
tance.
Mr.. Scovflle and Mr. John w. Guiteau were the
nrSt persons Immediately interested in the trial,
except the Jurymen, who arrived in the court room
MI; Guiteau put on his glasses, and proceeded to
over his note book. Mrs. Scovlle shortly arrived,
and was followed quickly by the prosecuting Off
eers. Inc experts seat, at the same table with
the prosecuting officers, was occupied by stran-
ger.
THE PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY
The court was called to order at 1905 O'Clock.
When the roll of jurors had been called Guteau
was brought in and placed in his usual seat
During the calling OF talesmen and other prelimf-
naries Guiteau settled himself back in an easy
position in his chair and looked over newspaper.
He appeared to be the most uncOncerned man in
the court room. At a quarter past ten the first
ten taeSmen were sworn.
Edward c. Gill was the first called to the box
He had, he said, a fixed and decided opinion and
did not believe there could be brought evidence
enough to change it. Set aside.
John w. Collins had also had fixed and un-
changeable opinion and was set aside.
MT Davidge suggested here that the judge
SnOulu again repeat his nStruC tonS to the regular
panel Judge Cox thereupOn repeated in sub
stance the remarks he made on the first day, as
TO the qualifications OF juror.
A TALEsMAN WITHOUT AN OPINION, But MR.. SEQ
WILLIE DOES OF WANT HIM AS A JUROR.
George Thomas, labOrer In a stove store, was
then called He had not formed decided opinion
and had no ScrupleS in relation to capital punish
ment. Mr. Thomas was turned over to Mr. ScO-
Vile for examination He said he had not read
about the case, because he could not read. He
had held no conversation about the case with any,
one. II Think" said Mr.. ScOville, ''that that is
the Kind OF juror the law contemplates, but we
don't want him" A preemptory challenge by the
defence WAS thereupOn entered
Allison Nailor, jr., had formed a decided optnion
and did not think, under the circumstances that
ne could render an impartial verdict Set aside.
Ezra A. Marshall Was called. and said his heaIt1
was such that he could not sit ON Jury for half an
hour. Excused ~
A BARBER WHO HAD "EXPREssED HIMsEI sEvrp,,
TINES"
Samuel Fl. Williams colOred had expressed him
self several times. He thought he could inpar-
italy try the case and had no scruples in refer
ence to capital punishment He was examined by
Mr. Scoville. He first expressed the opinion that
it was terrible affair on the morning OF the shoot
Ing.
Have you expressed your opinion frequently?
"Yes, sir. My business brings me in contact
with persons OF various opinions, and my opinion
:" You have not been backward in expressing
your opniOn?"
81 can't say Ihave sirn He Thought IT, would
N cha
He had been juror on murder trial
WAS there verdict of acquittal or cOnviction?"
II think 1t was a disagreement
ssTen days"
81 mean how long were you in deliberation?~
''Three days" He I'D he was not a member of
secret society; was not member OF any church
but a regular attendant; had never had law suit:
had never seen the prisoner before; had no ac,
quaIntance with persons referred to in the news
papers as knowing Guiteau; was on the grand
jury about three years ago."
Mr.. Williams was challenged by the defence
Leon Schell, the next taleSman examined, had
formed a decided opinion, and was set aside
D. L. Farnell had formed an opinion that would
prevent him from serving as an impartial Juror
Set aside.
THE TENTH JUROR.
Wm II. Brawner had formed an opinion which
WIS not 'fxed," and thought he could weigh the
evidence impartially. He had no scruples regard
Ing capital punishment He was turned over to
Mr.. ScoviIle, and put through the usual catechism
He had made up his mind as to the ident ty OF the
assassination.
'Did any question ever enter your mind as to
the mans sanity?" asked Mr.. ScOville.
eyes SIR"
"Did that question rise in your mind as soon as
you heard OF it,"
NO SIR"
"Did anyone suggest the question to yOu?"
mo SIR drew my own conclusion from what
read" He said he was not an tnfidel in his
beDel; mad never been, though he was not men,
Der OF the church; Was not q member Of any secret
order; md met Mr.. Davidge, but none OF the
PloSecu cutlng attorneys had ever been employed by
Nun; lie mad his opinion regarding spir1tualisn.
"MaVe you Deen. or are you a spirtualisJ?"
NO, sir; not In the sense that you mean may
nave been spiritual in other waySn He said he
had seen cases OF insanity but never studied the
subject or made it a matter or conyersafion He
had, probably, he said, expressed an opinion on
insanity on religious subjects.
"AS matter OF deiuSion with persons - asked
MI. Scoyille, "have you ever had occasion to in
veStgate that?"
'sThere are" replied the talesman. avar,ous
kinds OF delusons, optical delusions and mental
deluSioDS Now, which do you mean?n
81 mean," said Mr. ScOville "the broad uuesfion
| OF delusiOn in general"
81 have known" said Mr.. Brawner sspeonle Tn
suffer with optical delusiOns have suffered with
| them MYSELF
Mr. Scovtlle questioned him closely On the srb-
ject OF insanity. He said he believed that peODe
were insane often on one subject and rational on