Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-11-23
THE GUITEAtr TRIAL.

the courtroom were densely packed
and much difficulty was experienced in
gaining admission by those whose pres
ence was needed IN the courtroom
To avoids scramble it has been foun'
necessary 10 issue tickets of admission
AS on yesterday, the greater portion o
the spectators were ladies.
The court was opened without incl
dent, and G. G. Maynard was put on
the stand. He testified TO having loan
ed Guteau $40 at one time and SIS al
another.
Guiteau protested against the llne o.
evidence, and said that he did not think
il anybody's business whether he owe;
s25 or somebody owed him $40. "May'
nard is a good fellow, and | owe him
s2j. That's all there is in it."
Corkhlll desired to prove by witness
that Guteau borrowed els to buy the
pistol.
The witness was crOss-eXamined. lie
thought that Guiteau looked seedy and
hungry.
The Prisoner showed much feeling
aud frequently interrupted the witness
by asserting that he lived in first class
STYLE aud wore million-i)llar suit o
clothes; knew plenty of public men,
and had all the money he wanted. III
mental condition. aud not -
cal, was at fault. He had big load on
bis mind about that time.
John OMeaga testified as 20 selling
the pistol to Guiteau.
Guiteau announced to the Court that
he had John 3. Townsend OtNew YORK,
Leonard Sweet and \. S. Prude OF CHI
cago. TO assist him. There was plenty
Of brains on The other side, and IN the
interest Of jus tce be desired as much
on bis.
In another matter he continued: 81
desire TO call to the attention OF the
Court that there are disreputable char
acters about the court, and that come
threats of Violence have been made dur
lug the past week. have no fears for
my personal safety. The cbi0fo OF police
has kindly furnished me bOdy-guard,
and | wish to notify all evil disposed
person that if they attempt TO harm me
my body. guard will shoot them down.
That's all there is about it'; aud here,
nodding 10 the reporters table. he
added: Reporter, put that down.
Colonel Rockwell began to detail accur-
rences at the depot, bul Scovills inter-
posed, acknowledging the killing.
Guiteau quickly shouted, 'No, your
Honor. we acknowledge the shootin (
Tut not the killing"
Colonel Rockwell btichf stated fAct'
within h!s knowledge, and was fol-
lowed BY General Swain, who was
at Elberon when the shooting cccur-
red.
DR.. d. ". Bliss was then called.
The witness related the events from
the time he was called to the time OF
the Presidents death. The immediate
c,use Of death was hemOrrhage. The
witness then explained the character oil
the wound, using the upper portiGH Of
a wired skeleton Tor the purpose Of
Illustration, apd detailed at great length
the progress and symptoms OF the
case. Pending the arrival OF vertebR
the witness was subjected to a lengthy
c ross-examinat!op. the supposed OBJ
iect being to lay the foundation for the
theory OF malpractice, which Guiteau
insists mast be made the foundation
stone Of the defense.
Quhe a sensation was produced when
the District Attorney suddenly drew
from a pastebOard box section OF
human backbone, and holding It up
enouired: do you recognize this.
Doctor:" The audience hung breath
Iessly upon the answer, as the witness,
IN measured tones, replied, II DO. IT'S
4 portion Of the ver!eble Of the late
James Garfield" The yer.
.ebr.e were then handed to the jury and
he character and extent of the injuries
% it explained b. the witness.
While the witness was tcslty!ng
iuiteau appeared much bored, as one
isteniag &c the recital ofan old story.
examined the yertebl > minute:
8. and Guileau also seemed interested,
Though he made no move TO touch
he veriebi&.
Recess.
The court reasse mbled at l:05 z. ii.
The District Attorney slid he had
.crtaia record in the case of the Presi-
lent kept by Or, Reyburn, aud in his
handwriting. Drs. RcyDgrn and Wood
wood were in court. Dir. Blles wac
hen recalled. and still crOss-eXamlned
D. Nj. Scoville in relation 10 the course
# he ball. g.. Mr.. Robinson then
ook the witness, and DR.. Bliss was
iyen the record which DR.. Reyburn
'F 1880 .hoo nursned
lis questions az !p the symptoms noted
ach day. lie was examinsd at grea,
suglh, aud at 2:0j Z. NJ. 'he court
diournei iiil Monday.
IN ATTEMPT TO KILL GUITEAU.
NAsHIYGTON, Nov. l9.-Whilc
iui,eau was being taken back to Jail
his afIcrrOon n man on horseback |
ode up be.i!e The van and fred q shot
t Guiteau. The ball graaed his arm,
nd the man rode of and escaped.
ARTICULARs OF THE ATTENPT ON