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meant by the term "moral monstrosty," as ap
piled by DR.. Spitzka to the prisoner?

sanity existed. As for moral mOnstrosity. h
did not know how to define that, except as al
individual OF average intellect who gave fire.
reign to his evil passions.
The district attorney having described tn
facts leading up to the shooting OF the Presi
dent the witness replied that he did not thinl
such state of facts consistent with the theor
of irresistible impulse. He thought that per
son laboring under the deluson that he ha(
been commanded by God. to remove the Presi-
dent, would betray his delusion, either by com
munlcatlng 1t to others, or by some change in
his manner and actions. From his observations
the witness said, in his opinion, the prisoner was
sane man.
GUITEAU STILL HARPING ON ABRAHAM.
"Now, tell us about Abraham Doctor" broke
in the prisoner.
Mr.. Corkhill rose at this point to read the by
pothetcal questions to the witness.
About two thirds of that question is false,
said the prisoner; II tell you that now, so
won't have to interrupt you, Corkhll."
MR.. sCOvILLE's OBJECTION OvERRULED.
When the first question had been read, Mr.
Scovie objected to the question, alleging that
in certain portions of it it was assumed that Ger
tain persons stated certain things, instead OF
assuming facts.
The objection was overruled and an exception
noted to the admission of the witness reply
which was tothe effect that the person described
in the question was sane.
When the second question had been read the
prisoner called out, "Two-thirds of that is
false"
Mr.. ScOville as usual made objection to the
question, but the objection was Overruled
The witness said he believed the person de-
scribed in the question was sane when he COM
mtted the hOmicdal act
"Well. Doctor" said the prisoner. " what do
you think about my Christmas greeting pub
ished in all the papers this morning. Give us
some points on that Doctor. 1t is more sensi-
bic than this kind of talk
The witness was asked several hypothetical
questions in cross-eXaminaton by Mr.. Scoville
At half-past 12 o'clock recess for half an hour
was taken.
After Recess.
A PLASTER CAST OF GUITEAUS HEAD.
When the crowds re-assembled after recess
Mr. Scovie brought with him a mysterious
package. When the wrappings were removed
from it it was found to contain a plaster
model of Guiteau's head, made by Clark Mills.
1t was an object of much attention from the
spectators
When court was called to order Mr.. Scoville
remarked that, in order to be accurate he would
like to have Mr.. Mills sworn SO as to identify the
cast.
The prosecution said they would allow Mr.
Mills to go on the stand for this purpose after
III. NdltnudF examination was over.
The court said that if Mr. ScOvle wished to
question Dr. Calendar regarding the cast he
could introduce it as a hypothetical question.
CROSS-EXAMINATION OF DIR. CALENDAR RE-
SUMED.
Mr.. ScOville then proceeded with the cross
examination of DR.. Calendar
The prisoner taking up the cast, which looked
like whitened skull, examined it critically.
QUESTION OBJECTED TO AS BLAsPHEMOUs.
MIR. Scoville having propOunded long hypo-
thetcal question assuming certain facts as the
prisoners belief that he was inspired, partner
of Jesus Christ, &c. Judge Porter rising said:
81 object, your honor. to that question as irrey-
erent and blasphemous."
Mr.. Scovile said he did not think the obiec-
tlOn was one that came within the rules of law.
'lfthe prisoners belief that he was inspired"
Mr.. Scoville added, was blasphemous, then
that ends the defence in this case''
Judge Porter. rising. said with great solemni-
ty:-'' There is no evidence. even by the oath of
the prisoner. that he believed the Redeemer of
mankind to be his partner. hOld,' continued
the counsel, "whatever your honor may hold. it
is time to rebuke both the counsel and his
CLIENT
How about Abraham. you great big goose
you!" called out the prisoner.
Mr.. PoRTER's SOLEMN PROTEST.
''The time has come," continued Judge Por-
ter, ''when. in behalf Of the American govern
ment, protest against these blasphemous ut
terances The counsel may predicate his case
on the facts that have been proved by evidence"
THE IRREPREssIBLE PRISONER.
81 am quiet, sir" said the prisoner, "when I
am treated decently, but not otherwise 1t is
all caused by the mean way the prosecution has
conducted their case"
the prisoner.
g must insist your honor, in behalf Of the
government persisted Judge Porter, "that
this prisoner should be remanded to the dock
" You had better mind your own business"
the prisoner.
That's my business to-day" retorted Judge
Porter.
Judge Porter having again referred to what
he called blasphemy, the prisoner said: 1T is
not blasphemy but the truth"
JUDGE PORTER ASKS THAT THE PRISONER BE RE-
MOVED TO THE DOCK.
On question which touched the hearts and
consciences of the people, Judge Porter contin-
ued, he invoked the court to grant the motion
to remove the prisoner to the dock.
''The American people are with me more and
more" interrupted the prisoner.
Mr.. Reed rising said they did not propose to
try the case before the American people as a
jury.
"Why then," asked Judge Porter. s:do YOU
address the American people. and have your
client address them by your advice"
'That isn't true Judge Porter, and you know
It isn't true. retorted Mr.. Reed.
"It isn't worth your hOnOrs notice. inter-
rupted the prisoner. ''That's my answer to that
kind of talk from Porter"
Mr.. DAvIDGE FOLLOWS
Mr.. Davidge rose to speak to the motion. and
argued the propriety and necessity of removing
the prisoner to the dock. cit seems to me-"
said Mr. Davidge, 'that not to act is to encour-
age in the future such things as have transpired
in the past
GUITEAU IN THE PRISONERS DOCK.
Judge Cox, after the arguments, decided that
the prisoner should go to the dock, and the mar
shall at once directed the dock to be cleared.
The prisoner asked that he should not be taken
to the dock, but escorted there by the officers,
he took seat therein.
TRIAL. NOTES.
Judge Wylie sat with Judge Cox this morn
ing.
Congressman Singleton, of Illinois, was among
the spectators this morning.
Mrs. ScOville is reported to be too unwell to
attend court.
DEATH FROM HYDROPHOBIA-A very extraor-