The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-09
accumulation as the result Of the mining pros
perity that had prevailed for some time previ.

accumulation as the result Of the mining pros
perity that had prevailed for some time prev-
ouA
The citizens Of Cedar Rapids, Ia, gave re-
ception to the delegates TO the Butter, Cheese
and Egg Convention "Wednesday morning. On
the reassembliug Of the convention he subject
Of eleomar garipe was discussed. One delegate
asserted that the aoulteraiion was destroying
our butter trade at home aud abroad. II was
suggested that efforts be made to secure law
compelling dealers to put adulterations on the
market for just what they are. The conven-
tton passed a resolution recommending the
passage of law to prevent the adulteration Of
butter and cheese.
The fifteenth day Of the assassin's trial was
pretty much taken up with his cross examina-
tion by Judge Porter. The prisoner however
did not confine himself to direct replies TO the
questions, but expatiated widely, and among
other things invited bis friends to send him
money for his defense. He constantly repu-
dated the inputation OF malice or murder
but kept the ideas OF inspiration, by the Deity
in all his acts before the court. He was much
agitated by the sharp questions put by Porter
and replied with insolence and vituperation.
The following will serve as sample for all:
Being asked how many times he had spoken
with Conkling on the street, answered: II
| met him once on the street. He was exceed
ingly cordial, and he bowed and said: How
do you do, Mr.. Guiteau.' was on good terms
with all those men during March and April
Porter (slowly and with great deliberation)
-"Did Senator Conkling-" The prisoner
| (interrupting)- don't look 30 fierce at me
I don't care a snap Of my finger 1or you
Porter-"But you will answer my questions"
The prisioner-"Put your questions In quiet,
simple sort of way and 1 will" Porter-"Did
Senator Conkling ever promise to support your
application for the Paris Cousulshir?" The
prisioner-'My expectation about the Pari
COnsulship was that would get 1t
through my personal influence with the
President. Blaine and Logan, and that when
my nomins ton went to the senate, Senator
COnkling and that sort Of men would see 1t
| through; but 1 don't think 1t necessary to dis
cuss this matter of the Paris Consulship.
went over it all yesterday and decline to dis
cuss 1t further. There is no use wasting the
time of this honorable court in going over
it again If you do not know the facts
about il yet, you had better read this mOrn-
ings papers and you will find them"
Being asked about the inspiration OF his sug-
gestion to Garfield that he would succeed him
In 1884 he replied In a resOlute tone: II de-
cline to discuss this subject any further. You
have gone over 1t two or three times, and
decline to discuss it any more. If your idea
were correct about my having malice In tho
matter, Blaine was the man for me to have
| shot. What possible i'll will could have had
against Garfield? My getting or not getting
Office had nothing to do with it whatever. It
only shows how absurd and nonsensical your
theory is. If Gen. CARTEL had paid respect to
those letters it would have been all right. But
what did he do? He went and sold himself
soul and body to Blaine He did not appreci-
ate the sentiment and Kindness of those letters,
but threw himself into Blaine's hands and al
lowed Blaine to use the Presidency to destroy
ConkIing and Grant" Q.-Did you say to
President Garfield that he would have no
peace till he got rid Of Blaine?" Prisoner
"Yes, and that was the way the stalwart and
liberal papers all over the country talked. That
was the way the Washington Republican and
Gorham and that kind Of people talked
Porter-"Did you say Blaine was wick
MANI" Prisoner-"Yes, because he was using
President Garfield, who was a good man and
kind man, but weak politician. Garfield just
sold himself, body and soul, to Blaine. That
was what Gen. Grant himself said In his letter
denouncing Garfield for selling himself out to
Blaine" Porter-"Did you say yesterday you
did not desire the removal Of Secretary Blaine%
The prisoner-"I did, and you cannot find it in
the record. 1 insist now upon your finding 1t
In the record. Iwant to fasten something OH
TO you. I am ss good man as you are" Por-
ter-'T know you think so." The prisoner
(angrily)-"Yes, and the public will think 30,
too" MIR. Porter-"Was your motive for de-
manding Blaine's resignation because he had
said to you never speak to him again on the
Paris Consulship." The prisoner (excitedly)
81 told you that had nothing to do with the
Paris Consulate. want to ram that into you
and put it down deep. [Laughter.l / am
talking now about national politics and not
about miserable office, and, il you would try
| to get your brains to take that In, 1t would be
better. am not disappointed office-seeker."
The creditors Of Danf0rd, the defaulting
banker at Caldwell, KS, have the alternatives
under consideration Of accepting securities
which may pay them 10 cents on dollar, or
Of hanging the banker.
Laborers in the steel works at Joliet ILL.,,
struck Thursday. In consequence Of a notice
| by Superintendent Smith that all common la
borers would be reduced to IL l-2 cents per
hour. The entire works were compelled to
shut down, and as result $500 men are
thrown out Of employment.
Garcia -Caideron, ex-provisional president Of
Peru, was arrested on the 9th inst. by order Of
the Chilian commander, Lynch. for continuing
to act as president Calderon Is succeeded BY
Admiral Montero, who will sign peace treaty
and be recogniz ID by Minister Hubert.
The greatest demonstration ever held In
Scotland in connection with land agitation
took place Thursday at Aberdeen. Two thou
sand delegates, representing 10000 farms, were
present. Several Scotch members Of parlla-
ment attended. Resolutions were passed de-
manding general reduction Of rents, CON-
pensation for improvements, abolition OF laws
Of entail aud other legislation in the interest Of
tenant farmers. 1t was urged tnat the legisla
changes required must apply to existing
ses. A farmers alliance for Scotland wa
formed.
AT meeting Of Americans In Paris, Decem
Der s, To take measures to raise subscriptions In