Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-23
Such is About the Verdict of
the Public with Reference
to the Guiteau Trial
at Washington.
The Prisoner Runs Things to
Suit Himself, and Dictates
to the Court When to
Adjourn.
TwENTY.ForRrH DAY

SelSOll, buJ Wlll0Ss uecun6Q 10 nave
his church used for that purpose. Wit
ness never saw the least indication of
unsoundness of mind on the part OF
prisoner, but, on the contrary, thought
he possessed unusual shrewdness.
Charles A. Byran. of the New York
Equitable Life Insurance CO., related
the circumstances of Guiteau's connec-
ton with his company, when Guiteau
Indignantly shouted: "Well, l want to
say right here, that when a witness
comes here and tells what is false. |
shall tell him, your are mistaken, sir,
that is false, that is a lie,' and finally,
you are miserable whelp'"
Henry NJ. Collier, an attorney Of New
York, related an instance OF Guiteau
collecting $175 and failing to pay it
over. Witness said he informed Judge
Donahue at the time that he considered
Guiteau thief and scoundrel
| Guiteau (excitedly)-You did not
dare say so or | would have knocked
you down.
One of the jurors here stated to the
court that he could not possibly CON
centrate his thoughts upon the evi-
dence, feeling i'll as he did, and the
| COuIL duJOuTneu.
TWENTY-FIFTH DAY.
The first witness sworn was K. NJ
Justice, OF Logansport, Ind, who testi-
fled, that in his judgment, Guiteau was
perfectly sane, and also very sharp,
shrewd man. Witness said prisoner
came to Logansport rs book agent,
selling the life of Moody.
At this, Guiteau worked himself into
4 terrible rage and called the witness
all kind of vile names.
Mrs. Scoville created a sensation by
asking permission Of the court to pro-
pound a question to witness, but it was
not granted
Immediately after recess Guiteau an
nounced that he had little speech to
make, and said: 81 suppose / have
given 900 autographs since this trial
began. 1t has been suggested ] shall
charge 25 cents for them, but | decline.
We want money, however, for this
trial. There are certain officeholders
in this city and throughout the country
that never would have had their posi-
tlons but for my inspiration. | want
these men If they have any consciences
to respond to this appeal and send us
some money. If they don't / will
speak out and give their names next
time. Some rich men in New York
gave Mrs. Garfield several hundred
thousand. 1t was noble act and |
approve it. Now want them to give
me some. demand it in the name of
| justice and right"
A number of letters written by Gui-
teau since his imprisonment were read
by the district attorney, and were Of
fered in evidence to disprove the the
ory of insanity. After the reading was
concluded Guiteau turned to the dis
trlct attorney and enquired: "Where
are the rest of my letters, Corkhill
that you intercepted? i think the
American people ought to know what
a miserable sneak you are"
Scoville questioned the witness, Gen
r., until the hour of adjournment.
Have you always been on good terms
with the prisoner?" asked Scovillc
Yes, shouted the prisoner, II al
ways considered him my personal
friend, and he proved himself mean,
dirty scoundrel. A nice record you'll
have, Reynolds, to come sneaking into
my cell to get information to hang me
| on"
scoville pressed the witness closely,
and finally received an answer that the
government paid him for his expenses
while he was having the interview.
Guiteau-How much?
Scoville (putting out.h hand You
keep quiet.
G.-Well, then, how much will you
take an hour to get out of him what
could learn in ten minutes.
Scoville-How much do you get as
witness? ?
W.-Eighty-fve dollars.
G.-Three interviews Well, that
Is pretty good; about $50 n day for
lying. That is more than Corkhill
earns, but he will get his reward dowp
below in the next world.
Ihe cross examination become rath-
er tedious, without eliciting anything
new, and GHiteau protested frequently
that the time of the court should not
be wasted by such loose, zig. gag way Of
talking. Finally. with great impatience
he shouted; You are most as stupid
as Corkhill. Come, your honor, let's 60
home"
Court adjourned.
TwENTY-sIXTH DAY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Gen. Rey-
nolds was again called this morning
and cross Ss-eXamiued.
Ellen c. Grant never suspected the
prisoner insane.
| Mrs. Anna J. Dunmire tGuiteau's
divorced wifel was called, and several
ladies rose to leave the court room.
Guiteau moved uneasily upon his seat,
and looking angrily toward the audi
ence cried ont: "There won't be any
smut ON this examination; the ladies
need not go out. They have no bust
ness to put this woman on the stand
unless Corkhill wants to stir up Glth.
| say it's an outrage on decency for
Corkhill to drag this lady in here
and have her character ripped up as
it will be. Corkhill ought to be
ashamed of himself He is worse than
an old hog. l appeal to the court to
intercept this Infamous action of Cork
nil. Arthur ought to kick him out. !
made Arthur president, and have a
right to demand it. He shah put some
reputable lawyer in the place of this
infamous CorkhiIl"
Very much to the surprise of every
one but two or three questions were
asked. The witness never saw any
signs of insanity in the prisoner while
she lived with him as his wife. At the
close of the examination by the prose
eution, Guiteau with a sigh, said to
Corkhill: Thank you Mr.. Corkhill
for the sake of her children. This i
the most decent thing you have done in
this trial. / expect. however, that
Judges Porter and Davidge insist on il
and they are both supposed to be de
cent men,
The ross-examination OF Mrs. Dun
mire was tedious and wholly fruitless,
and as she left the stand Guiteau shout
ed after her, 81 have not seen this lady
for eight years, and SIS far as know,
she Is a high-toned christian lady, and
have nothing against her.
| Court adjourned until Monday.