The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-11-22
NOW THE DEFENCE [!
Counsel Robinson Let Out by the
Defence
The Prosecution Rests In Its Evi-
dence.


three times greater than Saturday, and
it was with the greatest difficulty those
entitled to admission could force their
way through the corridors to the crimi-
nal court room. The opening of the
court was delayed some moments in
consequence.
Guiteau arrived in the van at nine
O'Clock, having the escort of three
mounted police In addition to two OFF,
GERS on the van. He was at once taken
to his room. where he breakfasted and
read the merning papers. He seemed
to have recovered entirely from his scare.
He attributed his escape Saturday TO
the interposition Of the Deity and de-
sired his hearers to understand that he
was not afraid to die If duty required it,
but did not want to be shot down like
q dog before he had time to fully vindi-
cate his conduct in court Of justice.
Upon being brought into court Gui-
team at once devoted himself to papers,
and contrary to general expectation
made no demonstration whatever or al
lusions to the late attempt upon his life.
Immediately upon the opening of the
court Robinson arose and addressed the
court for the purpose Of calling atten-
tion to an article in Sundays Post in
which Scoville was made to say he
should request the withdrawal of Rob-
inson from the case, as he [ScovilleI
had become satisfied Robinson could be
Of no assistance but rather embarras-
ment in the conduct of the defense.
Robinson criticised in severe terms the
discourtesy he had received by Guiteau,
who broke in with 'your honor, want
Robinson to stay in"
Continuing, Robinson requested the
court to grant his discharge from the
case, and positively stated that he conld.
not with proper self-respect remain In
association with Scoville.
Guiteau, who had been closely follow
ing Robinson all through the latter por-
tion Of his speech, broke in again, and
with considerable warmth said 'that's
an able speech and agree with most
of It, If be had only made it last Mon
day there never would have been any
disturbance between u.s.
Scoville here tried to quiet Guiteau,
when he retorted upon him, keep quiet
yourself, I'm talking now. 1 sympa-
thize with him in this matter.''
Scoville made a brief statement, de-
ploring the disagreement. After which
Judge Cox relieved Robinson from fur
ther connection with the defense.
Scoville began to address the court
with 1--WE do not expect to be COM
PEELED to conduct the case entirely with
out assistance"
Here Guiteau exclaimed 81 under
stood Judge Magruder was anxious to
assist in this trial, also Mr.. Townsend.
should like to have them appear here,
as well as SWEET or Trude Of Chicago" {"
Then adding after a pause, "On the
question Of malpractice my idea is
simply this, that by the physician's own
Statement on 25th of July the president
was not fatally shot. We don't want to
press the subject or desire to have it 20
on record, SO that the court in banc
may take notice Of it."
After brief pause Guiteau added,
that's all there is to the malpractice
business, short and to the point. 1
want it understood appear as my own
counsel here. am agent Of the Deity
and I expect Him to take care Of me.
think He has managed it pretty well
80 far"
The district attorney then called Drs.
Woodward and Lamb. who testified to
the character of the wound, that it was
a mortal one. They also identified the
ball, which was exhibited to the jury as
the one they had taken from the body
Of President Garfield.
The prosecution then rested their
case.
Guiteau was than allowed permission
to be heard in opening his defence.
Guiteau retaining his seat began,
Your honor, 1 was not aware was
expected to speak this morning.s'
Scoville here leaned over and whis-
pered to him, when Guiteau retorted
sharp and with impatience, II won't
stand up. I'm not afraid to however,
but l have only q moment to speak and
Will keep my seat. do not care to say
more than was published last Monday
In my address to the public. l presume
the jury all saw it. have no speech to
make. appear as my own counsel,
and my idea Is to make corrections az
we 60 along just as we have done dur
Ing the past three or four days. don't
mean any discourtesy to any one. ]
only wish to get at facts. If any one
says I owe them 500 and 1 don't will
deny 1t. My idea is to take things
when they are hot and not let them COO
and suffer from Misrepresentation OF
course shall 60 on the stand at the
proper time and be cross-examined
MY idea. however, is TO meet mis-
statement when it is hot instead o.
waiting tillthe matter gets digested ant
misunderstood. think the true wa,
Is 70 interject my statements as 'th,
case proceeds. / have not a set speech Il
make, but am much obliged to you
nonor and to my counsel for the cour
tesy OF this invltation.''
N.-r.