Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-13
DOMESTIC.



WASHINGTON, December 18th. = Ia Oh
Guiteau trial DR.. E. G. Spitzgar, of Ne'
York, testified: He had made nervous an
menta, diseases specially, and had testife
as an expert twenty-five times. He exam
ined Guiteau in the Jail yesterday and wa
satisfied that he was insane. The mai
features of the prisoners case were tendenc.
to form delusive opinions and morbid project
and strong imbecility of judgment II
added: "While / have no other evldenc
than the expression of his face, should hav
no doubt that he is a moral imbecile or
moral monstrosity."
Scoville, in hypothetical question, asked
if the witness thought that the prisoner wa
insane on July 81. The witness declined t.
answer that hypothetical question. "Th'
prisoner" he said, twas insane when ex
amined him, and must have been more o.
less morbid mentally throughout his lite, ant
was, probably, insane on July "a.
Davidge here made some very pointed IN
quiries as to the standing and opportunities
for professional requirements enjoyed by the
witness, to which Scoville objected.
cit having been stated that the witness
was veterinary surgeon, Scovlile had M
cause to be ashamed" Davidge said, only
that his treatment must have been chiefly
that of horses, and he must be horse doc
tor"
The witness (red and excited)-My treat
ment has been confined to asses. When ar
ass with two legs asks stupid question,
endeavor to give him such treatment as hs
deserves. Laughter.
The witness visited the jail as Professor
Brown, phrenologist so as to talk to the
prisoner unaWares.
The witness declined to express an opinion
as TO whether Guiteau was able to distinguish
between right and wrong, or whether he wa;
morally responsible.
Said DAvidge: "Since the prisoner has
been lawyer he has always known the ordi
nary legal consequences of criminal acts. y
Guiteau here said " [ haven't been law
yer for five years."
judge Davidge-You see that done helr
you any.
Witness could not say anything about the
condition Of the prisoner on July I'd.
Guiteau said "There was no depravity
about the case at all. l think it is a burning
shame for the prosecution to harp upon thai
word 'depravity.' l have been a consistent
Christian all my life, and because committed
adultery to get rid o. a woman did not love,
and save few hundred dollars, it is a burn
ing shame for this prosecution to blacken my
character"
Despite the cries of "Silence Silence =
and "Order !" Guiteau continued to SHREK
at the top of his voice, IS | am not afraid tc
go to the gallows il the Lord Almighty wishes
me to go there. I expect an act of God thai
will blow this Court and jury out OF that win
dow to protect me, if necessary. [ want tt
thunder this in the ears of the American PEG
ple."
Davidge with an air Of disgust)-Oh thi
pantomine business is getting played out.
Guiteau-You are getting played out, anC
your theory of the prosecution.
Recess.
United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, December 12th.-Edmuud
introduced a bill authorizing the paying 0
the necessary and reasonable expenses in
Cured in behalf of the late President, pro
vided the aggregate shall not exceed 800, 000
The Tariff Commission bill was taken up
and Garland made speech thereon.
Beck followed Garland.
At the conclusion of Backs remarks thu
bills on the subject were referred TO the Com
mistee on Finance.
The civil service reform bill of Pendletor
was then taken up, aud laid over as unfinished
business for to morrow.
The Senate, after short executive session
then adjourned.
Blafne's Successor.
WASHINGTON, December 12sh.-Freling
huyaen has been nominated for Secretary O
State.
The President has accepted the resignation
of the Assistant Secretary of State for thu
31st inst.
WASHINGTON, December 2th.-The SENATE
confirmed the nomination Ct FrelinghuyseI
as Secretary of State.
THE new Secretary was horn in Midtown, Somer
set county, New Jersey, August4, 1917. He gradu
ated at Rutgers College in 1886 and was admitted t
the bar in 1889. From 1861 to 1865 he Attorney
General OF the State In 1866 he appointe
United States Minister to fill a vacancy, and wa
elected Senator in 1867 for the term, which eXpre
in1 In tbe foil he wa Snna
tor for the term, beginning in 1871, and reelected
in 1874. He was also member OF the famou
Electoral Commission. Mr.. Frelinghuysen Is de
scended from family distinguished in American
annals in every generation since the Revolutionar
war. He is man of superior talent, stalSart Re
publican, and of unblemished life and reputation.
Grant and the Mexican AnnexafiOnisis
CHICAGO, December 12th.-The Tribune
Washington correspondent says: The storI
is again started that Grant, while President
contemplated a war with Mexico to unite th'
North and South. A Mexican gentleman
says the story originated in this way: Many
years ago secret organization styled Int
Ancient Order of Aztecs was formed il
Sonora, chihuahua, Durango and othe
northern States of Mexico. Most of the mem
bers were native Mexicans, although Their
were number of Californians in the society
The object was to secure annexation to tn
United States, The richest mineral deposit
in Mexico are III the northern States. Thei
Inhabitants bore the burden of taxes and fur
nished the Central g vernment with silver
without reaping sny of the advantages O
protection. Indians and border ruff ans L.
vaded their country, and they could onlI
make reprisal by similarly violating tn
American territory. Some of the most far
sighted Mexican statesmen look with com
placency upon the idea of losing the northern
part of their territory. Before Disz wa
elected President of the Republic, and whel
Mariscsl was Minister to the United States
each favored the formation Of an Independent
government in North Mexico, or its annex
alton to the listed States. There was con
siderable action taken, and Grant was az
preached on the subject OF declaring war, bu
he declined.
Forney's Funeral.
PHILADELPHIA, December l2th.-The fu
neral of John W. Forney took place at o'clocl
this afternoon. For several hours line o
men. women and children, representing 81
classes OF society, entered the house ant
viewed the remains. Many prominent citi
zens were present, including General Han
cock, Svkles and Ruff, ex-Speaker Randall
Mayor King and other city officials. Geo. w
Chi!ds, A. K. Mcclure and many other wei
known journalists. Al the pall-bsarer
place in West Laurel Cemetery. At meet
ing of newspaper publishers and editors, bel,
this morning and presided over by VIM. V
Mexican, appropriate resolutions OF con
dolence with the family of deceased wer
passed. Il was resolved TO attend the funera
in a body.
Purchasing Famous Mine
New York, December 12th.-It is an
nounced that the Whitehall gold mine, il
Spottsylvanis county, Virginia, has beer
bought by company. among the members O
which are Senator Call Of Florida, Senate
Jonas Of Louisiana, Congressmeu Syringe
and Berry, Delegate Luna of New Mexico
and II. B. Clifford, mining expert, of Ar
zona. Gold was first found there in 1909
The mire was worked by Commodore Stock
ton from 1S4S until just before the war. L
has since been owned by Gilbert R. Fox, o.
Pennsylvania. Nearly 81 600. 900 worth o.
gold has been taken from the mine.
Disputed Ownership Of a Play.
NEw York, December 12th-The CONNER
cial Adrertiser says that dramatic circles havt
been agitsted by rumor of lawsuit ovel
the right of possession of a play entitled
La Belle Russo" of which San Francis
can named David Belasco is the author. Be
lasco states that, as Tom Mcguire did not live
up to his agreement with regard to the pur