Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
THE TRIAL OF GUITEAU.
HE CONTINUES HIS INTERRUPTIONS.
HIS WARNING TO ssAVENGERS. -
DIR. BLISS AS A WITNESS.
THE PRESIDENTS WOUND CAUSED His DEATH.

THE PRESIDENTS WOUND CAUSED his DEATH
The first week of the trial of Charles j. Guiteau
for the murder OF James A. Garfield closes to-day.
The week has witnessed much more rapid prog
ress In the case than expected before the trial
opened. Then it was predicted that the trial would
drag along into the next calendar year. Now
there are people about the courts experienced in
trials who venture to say that the trial will be
over within six weeks Another noticeable thing
OF the week Is the constantly increasing public
interest, as evidenced by the growing crowds that
assemble about the doors. This morning at 9
O'Clock there was dense mass of people In the
corridor OF the east wing OF the City Hall. There
was also small army assembled On the portico at
the main entrance Of the Criminal Court room.
GUITEAU DON'T WANT RABBIT BUT "GOOD BEEF
STEAK " FOR BREAKFAST.
The van containing the prisoner was driven
rapidly up to the curb at the east wing about nine
O'clock The transfer to his room up stairs was
made quickly and without demonstration. Gut
teau breakfasted in his room and expressed much
disgust because he was given rabbit 81 don't
want rabbit" he said, 81 want good beefsteak."
The prisoner was apparently in splendid humor.
SCENES IN THE COURT ROOM THIS MORNING
The court room, as usual, was not opened to the
PUBIC until nearly 10 o'clock. Mr.. Smith, Of the
counsel for the government was one of the earliest
arrivals, and busted himself writing on some doc
ument, having his nose close to the paper On which
ne wrote. John Guiteau next appeared, and spread
his mail out on the table before him. Mr.. and Mrs
ScoVille were also early arrivals. Mr. Scoyille had
donned white vest, and locked very serene as if
SatlSned with the trial so far as 1t had proceeded.
The otnef actors n the daily proceedings sGt
lowed, Guiteau. the prisoner, being, as usual, the
last person to arrive
The Proceedings To-day.
The court was called to order at 1907 am.
The prisoner was brought in soon afterwards,
carrying as usual bundle of papers
WHERE GUITEAU GOT THE MONEY TO BUY THE
PISTOL.
George c. Maynard, electrician, was the first
witness called In giving his testimony he re-
1erred to memoranda. He said he had known
the prisoner ~ years ago, and met him again last
spring. On the 18th Of March last Guiteau came to
his office; said he was hard up; wanted
to pay his board bill; expected check
OF $50 In few days, and borrowed
ne had received his expected remittance, but had
Deen Obliged to expend the money; that he owed
.oG again for board; expected remittance OF
$40 ne would gave him due bill for SIS covering
both loans Afterwards Guiteau returned, got the
$15 from his clerk, and left the due bill The due
Dll, III ordinary form, was submitted In evidence.
GUITEAU OBJECTS
- the court please" interrupted the prisoner,
II desire to object to this line OF evidence What
has this case got to do with my circumstances
whether l owed s25, or any man owed me s25 1
make this objection. with Mr.. ScOville's consent
/ can produce a hundred witnesses here who will
swear they owed me $25."
The court asked Mr.. Scoville If he desired to
make that objection.
MI. Scovile said the prisoner had made the OBJ
lection in good faith; the defence did not under
stand what this had to do with it.
ANOTHER INTERRUPTION BY THE PRISONER
Mr.. Corkhill said that the prosecution proposed
to show that with this money obtained to pay his
board with, the prisoner bought the pistol
"Not true" interrupted the prisoner.
"Keep quiet said the Judge.
81 did not ask for the money to pay nv board
with" said the prisoner.
GUIrEAU COMPLIMENTS THE WITNESS, MAYNARD, But
CONTRADICTS HIM.
An effort was made to keep him quiet, but it
failed He broke out with "a good fellow. Mr.
Maynard is, and owe him s25 1 didn't say any
thing about board bill when got the money"
The witness then continued, saying that he first
saw Guiteau In October, 1859. in Ann Arbor Mich-
gan, where he was boarding with his (witnessY
mother; he had seen him few times for five min
utes at a time. He thought he saw him here first
during the election.
WAS in New York at that time
The witness was cross-examined by Mr.. Scoyille
as TO Gulteaus appearance, and said he looked
The prisoner here said, Indignantly. 81 boarded
at hrst class house and had all wanted to eat
l want that impressed on the public. had ac-
Qua1ntance with public men and had all the money
wanted didn't want any money"
me Witness continuing, referred to the pris-
Oner'S appearance as Seedy.
The pr1oner broke In again with an air of injured
pride: 81 had $40 suit OF clothes on did not
look very seedy."
The witness explained further that the prisoner
meal for some time
81 was well-red all the time was in Washing
iety that made me look thin. had a heavy
weight on my mind just then"
The witness, continuing, said Guiteau had pecu-
''That was from mental anxiety" persisted the
prisoner, .not from lack OF fOOd.'
loser, Joseph y. Benkett, 1917 18th street, Mr.. May
narus clerk, was next called, and simply corrObO-
rated the former witness.
WHERE GUITEAU BOUGHT HIS PISTOL
John O'Meara, the dealer in sporting goods, who
sold Guiteau the pistol, was called next, and iden-
titled the prisoner the person who had purchased
"DuI dog" pistol He came first on the 9Th OF
June, looked at the pistol, and two days later re-
turned and bought 1t. He was very anxious To
know the strength OF the pistol and get he of the
heaviest caliber. Wv
Porter's request, Withdrew the four rematninS
charges, as 1t was not considered safe to leave
them In the revolver.
Another Outbreak Of Guiteau.
When Mr.. O'Meara left the stand Guiteau adj
dressed the court: 'If your honor please he said
81 desire to request John B. Townsend of New
York, TO assist In my defense; a well-known crimi
nal lawyer; also, Hon. Leonard SWEET, OF Chicago.
also, E. s. Trude, OF Chicago. Ihave heard from
Mr.. Tow nsend, and he says he will assist. have
not hear from Mr. SWEET. have been expecting
Mr.. Trude for two weeks. give the nuhljc nofice
OF this now. There is plenty Of brains on the
other side, and desire and request an eauaI
amount on this side, in interest of insttca and 7
intend to have it." "A"
GUITEAU SAYS HE HAS NO FEARS FOR HIS PERSONAL
sAFETY-HE RELIES ON HIS "BODY GUARDn
The prisoner was quiet for moment. and then
broke out again: 81 desire to say something else
In this connection. l understand that there are
this court The chief OF police has kindly given
me guard. have body guard I want tn M.
tifysal disreputable persons that If they attempt
TO 1nJure me they VIII probably be Shot dead by my
safety. There has been good deal OF loose tall
about this subject for the past week, and want