The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-25

| dent he paid little or 10 attention to the con-
lict III the New York Legislature, and in fact
thought nothing OF politics. He said he in
vented the term "stalwart himself in 1875.
The prisoner at once began to expostulate
with Scoville. stating that he desired him to
comply with his (Guiteaus) wishes in the case,
and If he did not do SO there would be big
row. He Tas removed ~ bailiffs with difficult
ty. He desired to continue the conversation.
Scoville paid no attention to his client.
The Venezuelan Minister, Mrs. Sarah B.
White, the janitress of the railroad depot, and
X. A. Parke, the ticket agent, were called as
witnesses III the order named and gave the
facts of the assassination, already so well
known after which the COURT adjourned.
FIFTH DAY.
Upon the opening of the court ScovilIe re-
quested the court to take some measures to pre-
vent the prisoner from giving to the public his
unauthorized communications, and also to pre-
vent the annoying Interruptions of the prisoner
in the court room. This brought ON a scene.
during which Guiteau demanded that
Seoville should go out of the case, in
sisting that he was no criminal lawyer
and had no sense that he talked one
thing to him in private and another in public.
Scoyllle endeayored to explain to the court but
Guiteau became more and more excited and
adore sed himeelf alternately to the court, to
Scovllle and the bailiffs, who were endeaYoring
to keep him quiet.
To the court-"I represent myself. your
Honor, and shall do as please about coun-
SELL
Then. turning to scoville: You have no
capacity, and I won't have you manage my
case"
Then, turning to the bailiffs, he shouted
you mind your business, yoa COMPOUNDED
fools. You amt got no sense"
The court again stated to the prisoner, in de-
sided tones, that he would order his removal
and proceed in his absence. To this Guteau
shouted, excitedly: 81 don't care if you do.
The court in banc viii reverse you. and I viii
get trial. You have no right to remove
me"
The court replied, in terms which seemed to
convince Guiteau OF their sincerity: ''Very well,
shall do SO if you persist in any more disturb
ance; and there are precedents in this court for
such rulings"
Awhispered consultation between Guiteau and
5eoyille followed, and the former, apparently
convinced, subsidized into absolute quiet and de-
voted himself to his papers.
Ed A. Wagner was then called as q witness,
but failed to respond.
Joseph K. Sharpe was then sworn. He did
not see the shooting, but saw the prisoner at
tempting to escape and witnessed the arrest.
Ella NJ Ridgeiy testified to hearing CONVEX
Sation between Griteau and hackman, while
the former was arranging to be driven to the
cemetery. Shealso witnessed the shooting and
gave her evidence in q clear and straight-for-
ward manner.
William +. Barker was called, but failed to
appear
William s. Crawford, wagon-driver, saw the
firing. Could not see the President, but dis
t1nctly saw Gulteau aim and fire, and saw his
arrest. He was questioned by Scoville at some
length, particularly as to how Guiteau wore his
hat on ElR%S yf] H--sI 1. 1.
remarklng "They're all mistaken on that hat
business; this is the way wear my hat
The witness" Well, perhaps that is the way
he had it, only not quite so far back
Joseph R. Scott Edmund L. Dubarry, Pat
rick H. Kearney, the policeman who arrested
Guiteau, Byron R. Andrews. a newspaper cor
respondent and j. Stanley Brown private sec
rotary to Gen. Garfield, were called as wit
nesses, and detailed various circumstances CON
nected with the case of the prosecution.
Guiteau, shortly before the adjournment for
the day, jumped up in his seat, and, addressing
the court said: "Your Honor, Judge Magru-
DOR OF Maryland, has offered to assist me in
this trial, and want to invite him to meet me
here Monday morning. don't know if SEQ
Vile knows about it, but want him in the case
Scovllle is doing splendidly but want him to
have assistance. The only way can get any,
thing before the public is to announce it in
court"
No objection was offered, and Guteau, ap-
parently satisfied, busted himself with writing.
occasionally turning to Scoville to assure him
that Judge Magruder was splendid man and
he wanted him in the case.
Aqulla RArto a colored hack-driver, testified
relating to Guiteau's wish to hire a hack to
take him to the cemetery. Barton said the
prisoner did not look at all excited or peculiar.
HE was perfectly cool; told me to keep
cool and not get excited. He knew
what he WAS looking for" Witness was
asked if the prisoner appeared to have lost any
desh since that time, and replied, II think he
looks little thinner than he did,
at this point Guiteau. who appeared both In.
terested and amused at the witnesr' replies,
said: ''Just here it might be well to say that t
have had to-day the first Square meal since the
I'd of july" This sally raised latigh, In which
Guiteau joined heartily.
Counsel Scoville notified the court and the
prosecution that the defense in the case would
be insanity.
SIXTH DAY:
George @. Maynard, al electrician, and for
many years resident Of Washington, was the
first witness called on the sixth day of the
trial. He was questioned by the prosecution,
and testified to loaning the prisoner money
last spring
Guiteau rose to an objection to this kind of
evidence. Mr.. Scoyille said the objection was
in good faith, and Guiteau said: II don't
think it makes any difference who owes me or
wi.om owe. Mr.. Maynard is good fellow,
and owe him $25."
The witness testified further that he had
boarded at the same house with Guiteau during
! his school days at Ann Arbor, Mich. He did
not see him from that time until he came to
! borrow the $40.
ibid you notice anything strange in his APP
| pearance at that time ?" asked Mr.. Seoville.
| "Nothing, except that he looked hungry
| 81 was boarding at first-class house at
| the time and had plenty to eat !" interrupted
| Gut2au.
"Anything else?" continued Mr. sooville, ad-
dressing the witness
''He looked little seedy, I thought.
| Guiteau-"I had a $40 suit of clothes on.
| Nothing seedy about that. Again, I do not
| think my circumstances have anything to do
| with this case / have been well fed ever since
| have been in Washington. / know plenty of
| public men, anl could get all the money l
wanted. If looked hungry, it was due to
mental anxiety. I had e great weight on my
/ mind"
| He spoke with his usual vehemence, but was
| allowed to finish.
| Mr.. O'Meara, Washington pistol dealer,
was called, told the story Of the purchase of
! the pistol by the assassin and identified the
| weapon.
] AT h4lin pOlut OtllU6du dIOb6 dAQ duuI6bk6Q
! the court calmly, as follows: "While this is
being done want to give public invitation to
/ John D. Townsend of New York. to assist me
! in this trial also Leonard SWEET and Mr.. Trude
/ of Chicago. l desire thus to invite them to
meet me here with Judge Magruder, of Mary
land, on Monday. There are good brains on the
| other side, and want some on this. Mr.. Town
send has said he would come, and think the
others will do SO. Reporters will please make a
| note OF this. =
Then, hesitating moment he won't on:
Another thing I want to say: / under
! stand there are some disreputable characters
| lurking about this court, intending to do me
bodily harm. I want to say that the Chief of
Police has kindly provided me with an escort,
/ and have body-guard. am not in fear OF
/ my life, for any one attempting it will probably
| be shot down at once by my body-guara.' 2
Col. A. S. Rockwell, the next witness, began
| to detail the occurrences at the depot, when
| Scoville interposed, acknowledging the killing.
Gulteau quickly shouted g No, your Honor
we acknowledge the shooting but not the kill
/ ing Col. Rockwell briefly stated the facts
| within his knowledge, and, without cross exam
nation, was followed by Gen. d. G. Swain.
/ Gen. Swain described briefly his association
with the President during his illness. An i'm.
| pressive scene occurred during his testimony.
''What were the Presidents last words {?
asked Mr. Corkhill
''His last words, replied witness, with emo
! ton. s'were, Oh, Swain I"
DR.. D. W. Bliss was then called Witness