Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-23
Guiteau Bounces His Attorney
and Employs a New One.
a Rumor that the Steamer Alaska
Has Been Fired Into
by Chilians.
Russia Thanked by the President
for its Care Of the jean
nctte Crew.
The Trial o: Guitcnu.

e'nu "Atuouu any SNOW III excitement
said: "It is said l have been abusing
Scoville. Now the fact of the matter is
l want to mako IL speech about that.
Scoville is doing very well in this case,
considering his theory, but he is not
criminal lawyer. He is fine examiner
Of titles. He can tell you all about your
abstracts of titles. He is a good fellow
and first class examiner of titles, but l
cannot have Scoville here compromis-
ing my case. There is no lawyer
in this court room but knows he has
asked questions on the defense which
have been a positive injury to the de-
tense. 1 can't see how, when my life is
at stake, l can have him compromise the
case in this way. My friend, Chas. H.
Reed, who was for twelve years district
attorney at Chicago, and is first class
lawyer. has very kindly consented to as
sumo charge of this case and introduce
him to your honor, the jury and the
American people. He is good fellow
Scovillc is a good fellow, too, and /
want him to continue in the case and
help in every way"
Scoville immediately arose to per-
sonal explanation, stating the difficult
ties under which he had labored and his
disappointment at not receiving the as
sistance he had expected from certain
eminent counsel. He asked that the
court would pass upon the propriety OF
Reed assuming the active duties Of asso-
ciate counsel in this case.
Judge Porter thought it would be en-
tirely out OF place for the court to be
asked to rule upon such proposition.
Judge Cox-"I think that sufficient.
I havo privately stated I saw no objec-
ton to such course on Reeds part"
Col. Corkhill-"lt's absurd to talk
about it. Reed has been assisting all
the way through and has not been out
of sight OF the court room."
Reed (quickly)-"That is not true, Mr.
Corkhill."
Guiteau-"Oh, Corkh;ll can't tell the
truth, anyway. Reed has quietly as
sisted, just as scores of lawyers have done
in the interest OF truth and justice
That's what we are here for"
Corkhill was about to call the witnes!
when Guiteau broke out: There's
vast amount Of rubbish getting into thi
case that has nothing to do with it.
want to know what al this has to d.
with the condition Of my mind ON the q
Of July. You can't tell now what is go
ing ON in that foreman's mind, or ii
Judge Cox's. How can you tell wha
was going on in mine July Cd? All thi
nonsense about whether I am insane, o
was five years ago, has nothing whateve
to do with the case" Striking the tabl
and becoming more and more excited, h
continued: "If l can't get justice here
expect an act of God for my protection
He has taken away the wife OF one OF th
Jurors, for which am very sorry, and
necessary he will take one Of these juror
right out of the box to save my life il
the interest OF truth and justice"
Scovillc explained in regard to the lei
ter of DIR. Spitzka, opened and con;
mented on yesterday by Guiteau. II
had stated that the letter was addresse
to him (Scoville) and not Guiteau. H
knew it would be commented upon b
. the prosecution that DIR. Spitzka la
written to man who, under his oatl
was insane and he (Scoville) desired tina
the court ana jury should understan
how it occurred.
VIM. A. Edwards, clerk in the Office {
Shaw, said he overheard conversa.io
i'll which Guiteau told Shaw he woul
kill some big man the same way /;
Booth did. This contrad;cts Shaw's te
timony that nobody was present at til
interview but the witness. The prisont
attempted to involve the witness in
fraudulent real estate transaction.
Guitcau sneered and Scoville tried
/. quiet him. Guiteau retorted: 81 kno
what I'm doing. I'll take my chance
and laugh on him. This whole thing
q lie. My counsel took it too seriousl
1t is lie. Let it go. This fellow, te
years ago. was clerk on eight dolla
q week. The idea that I would cons,l
on big real estate transactions with sue
numbskull as this fellow. 1t is atsul
and Judge Cox ought to kick him c
the stand"
DIR. 8. H. Talcott, medical expe
from Middleton. had treated over 10
. insane persons. Had observed Cutie:
closely and, assuming that he told Il
truth regarding the shooting and /
life, he should say he was sane on Jn
2nd. Tho same answer was given tc
hypothetical question.
allow much do you expect Tor, y!
opinion" shouted Guiteau "Nt'
been here two or three weeks. l suppe
you will want five hundred dolla
q (striking the table angrily), but do