Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-17
GENERAL NEWS.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO TIE RECORD
UNION.
DOMESTIC.
The rriaI of Guiteau.

The Trial of Guiteau.
xU,su,ScTos. November 16sh-The back
a,trancs TO the Criminal Courtroom was
eranad about $50 o'clock this morning, and
eiynost Immediately about fifty ladies were
,,sbered in by the Deputy Marshals and given
seats in chairs Immediately in the rear of the
counsel.
A few minutes before 10 o'clock the jurors
who had been accepted entered the room and
took Seats
Before 10. o'clock the Courtroom was filed
to overAowing, the audience being very re-
spectacle.
the calling of the Hames Of the Jurors the
prisoner was brought in. His appearance
was wild and excited. He tossed his hat
upon the desk before him, and turning
toward his brother-in-law, Scoville, hurriedly
whispered something to him in az extremely
excited manner. The two entered into con-
versation, and Guiteau, while speaking, used
his clenched fist vigorously, as if insisting
upon matter which Scoville seemed to dis
approve.
The talesmen being called. Judge Cox
questioned the first talssman, L. i. Kenzla
upon his feelings regarding the prisoner.
Kenzla responded that he did not think there
could possibly be sufficient evidence to change
the opinion he had formed.
The next talesman called was excused al
most al once, he having formed decided
opinion.
A laborer named Thomas declared that he
had neither expressed nor formed an opinion
cannot read, and had never held any conver-
sation whatever On the subject.
Scoville remarked that this man was about
the kind Of juror the law ntemplated. but
the defense did not want him. He therefore
challenged him peremptorily.
A colored barber named Williams was
called, and having formed no opinion was ex-
amined by Sceville. He read the papers ev.
cry morning before o'clock, and being a
barber, Of course had conversed great deal
on the subject. In response to an inquiry
whether he had ever been juror in murder
case, he said he had, but the jury disagreed.
This remark caused considerable amusement
throughout the room. After further Ques-
tions Mr.. Williams was excused.
VIM. II. Browne, commission merchant,
being closely questioned by Scoville, and no
objection being advanced by the Government,
was accepted, making the tenth.
George T. Keen, in response to interroga-
tories, said there was nothing which could
change the opinion he had formed, and several
other gentlemen were as decided in their
answer as was Keen.
During the examination of the talesmen
the following statement was prepared by
Guiteau, copied by his brother and given to
the press
To the legal profession Of America : l am on trial
for my life. formerly practced law in New York
aud Chicago and propose to take an active part in
my Defense as know more about my inspiration
and views in the case than anyone. Ny brother
in law, George Seoyille, Esq, is my only counsel,
and hereby appeal to the legal profession Of Amer
lea for aid. / expect to have money so | can pay
them. Shall get it partly from the settlement Of
old matter in New York, partly from the sac Of
my book, and partly from public ntrbutons to
my defense My defense was published in the New
York Herald on October 9Th, aud in my speech
published November 18th yesterday. Any well.
known lawyer OF criminal capacity desiring to
sist in my defense viii please telegraph without de-
lay to George Scoville, Washington, D. c.. If for
any reason an application be refused, the name win
"''''-'''N -, ~ CHARLEsJ. GUITEAU.
In Court, Washington, d. c., November 1G, 1881.
T. Heinlein, an iron-worker, was sworn as
the eleventh Juror.
Thomas II. Barron, carpenter and build.
sr answered the preliminary questions in
satisfactory manner, and then was more
closely examined by Scoville. He had talked
very little, and never formed opinions until
he had heard both sides. He never had been
Freemason. He had once been an Odd Eel
low, but had dropped that Order because it
was the duty of good citizen to help every
body Being asked whether he believed in
hereafter. he said the present implied here
after, and he believed every violation of law,
whether natural or spiritual, would be pun
ished. Being asked whether he had ever en-
ployed any of the lawyers for the prosecu-
tion. he said the only lawyer he had ever
smployed was Davi3sse, and his experience
with law then was such that he had never
sued man since. Being asked whether Lis
wife was living, he said Yes, what Is left
of her, which is not much" The dry and
caustic humor with which this man replied
to ali questions afforded much amusement.
Scoyile at last made up his mind TO accept
Barron as a juror, but the District Attorney
preferred to excuse him. and interposed
perenptory challenge.
The Court took recess for half an hour,
and upon reassembling District Attorney
Corkhill asked that the oath be administered
to the Jury as o whole. This being done. the
District Attorney moved that the Court ad-
journ in order to give the jurors an oppor-
tunity to attend to their respective business
matters.
At this point Scoville rose to make per-
sonal explanation regarding the paper which
was obtained from the prisoner this morning.
He said he did not approve the document,
and wished it distinctly understood.
At the conclusion of his remarks the pris-
oner arose, and in an excited manner insisted
that he had not yet accepted the services of
counsel, and declared that until he did SO he
would defend himself.
The Court then adjourned until tomorrow.
Terrible Tragedy near Chicago-A Young
Lady Found Bcheaded.
CHICAGO, November 16th.-At 10 o'clock
last evening the headless trunk of Miss Ellen
Kesner was found az place known: az Wa
bash Railroad and + street, in Euglewood.
Marks on the person of deceased plainly in
dieated foul play. She was 20 years OF age,
prepossessing in appearance, educated in the
East and attended the Normal School at
Englewooi. She was regarded as a young
lady Of brilliant prospects. Upon learning OF
the fact the town became greatly excited, and
bands of residents went out in every direction
to get clue to the murderer. Miss Kesner
has been acting strangely lately, and the COM
mon remark was, Something is preying
on Ellen's mind" Last night she re-
tired as usual, but subsequently rose,
dressed herself, and going TO the room
of the Superintendents wife, complained OF
feeling ILL., She was sent back by that lady,
but instead of going TO her room went out on
the street. and at 10 o'clock the body was
found sscreSed in the weeds by. two students
w. S. Patrick and w. S. Warren. Both
arms and legs were broken, and there were
several cuts on the body, made with knife.
The head lay some distance from the body.
Parts of the hands and feet were scattered
on the grass, indicating that the brutal
murderer had deposited his burden
left nipple was knife wound, but not sufi
cient TO cause death. The thighs and abdo
men were badly diacolored, conveying the
impression of outrage. Two men in the gart
of tramps were seen at IL o'clock goin0
rapidly along Wentworth avenue, but though
pursued by excited citizens they escaped
This morning citizens threaten to deal sum
marily with the murderer or murderers i
found. The town of Lake police think the
girl was run over by an incoming train.
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
CHICAGO, November 16th.-The friends
and relatives of Miss Ellen Kesner, who's,
dead body was found near the railroad tracl
at Englewood last night, scout the idea oi
foul play, and agree with the police that i
was either case of death by accident or sui
eide. committed by her while temporarily ia
sane.
FOundered Mt Sea.
New YORK, November 16th.-The bark
Law Wood arrived to-day. She reports thai
on October Doth, in latitude 49' 16t, longi
tude 81 80, she sighted the bark Ben dor
sinking, with spars and sails gone and boat:
stove, and the sea making clean breach
over her. The second mate of the Law
Wood, George ". james, and four men, vol
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