The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-09
HARD PRESSED.
The Rsbuttai Evidence of the Prose-
cution is Severe.
And the Egotissieai Assassin Shows
Up AS a Deae Beat.
Evsae.ee is Rsb.ttaI.

Evidence fs Rebuttal.
Washington, Dec. s.-As soon as th,
crimianal court opened this morning
Guiteau shouted: A crank in Chicago
says that talked with him about thi,
case. don't know the man, it il
false.
Col corkhill called as the Hrst wit
ness of to-day. Mrs Julia NJ. Wilson
Of Leadyille. Colorado. She knew l.
w. Guiteau, from her earliest recollec.
tion. He was her uncle, witnesses gave
most feeling account Of the character
Of her mother, Mrs. Maynard, who il
had been alleged BY the defense had
died Of insanity. (but who really died
from pneumonia in '56) Her mother
was noted for her lovely disposition
and his Christian character and virtue,
and Is remembered and spoken Of to this
day. Witness was her nurse and con-
slant attendent up to the hour of her
death, and never saw the slightest in
dication Of fiIghtness or insanity.
Witness was questioned in relation to
the evidence Of Davis, one witness for
the defense. Davis testified that he
WAS at one time in Mrs. Maynard's
room during her last illness and she
was very fiighty and incoherent and
continually charged him (Davis) to
look out for her husband and children,
for she feared that they would 60 to
the poor house. The witness, Mrs.
Wilson, smiled incredulously while the
question was being put, and replied
that che did not even remember the
man Davis.
The deposition of Mr. Turner was re-
celved. in which, he said: I have heard
her husband say that she died insane,
and witness was questioned in regard
to it.
Scoville objected to the reply 81 new
er heard Of it'' and lively discussion
ensued between Judge Porter and SEQ
vile.
Guiteau became enraged at Judge
Porter. and shouted: Now hold your
laundering until it goes to jury judge,
you are doing this sort of a thing too
much. Judge Porter without noticing
the outbread continued in a most i'm
presive manner to argue this point,
when Guiteau broke in again, am not
q criminal and will not be until convic-
ted. ! win not have that word; you
just hold your eloquent tongue until
you get at the jury.
Scoville expostutated with him until
be retcrted in a most vicious manner;
shut up and mind your business. L
know what am doing.
Witness was questioned in regard to
various members Of the family, and
stated positively that she never saw
any indications Of insanity in any Of
them. Speaking of the prisoners father
L. w. .Guiteau, witness said: Ny uncle
Luther visited me frequently, and 1
loved HIM with very tender affection.
Our whole family were delighted with
his lovely Christian character, and
such thought as that he might in any
degree be of unsound mind never en-
tered my head. Witness was subjected
to close and critical cross examina-
ton. She was asked II she entertain
ed any prejudice against having hered-
itary insanity alleged in this defense.
and replied, l object to any unfair
statement being made upon the subject,
perhaps for the sake OF my children.
might dislike to haYe 1t set up for my
self; facts can make no difference.
Her evidence IN chief remained nm
broken and her testimony produced
marked sensation.
At the conclusion Of Mrs. Wilson's
testimony, John w. Guiteau arose
from bis seat next to the prisoner, and
asked the court to rule ont the ques-
tion and answer relative to the witness
father having died Of softening Of the
brain. l cannot see, your honor, con-
tinued Guiteau. the occasion for drag
ging in my people who have no blood
connection with the prisoner.
Judge Cox: 1 think the matter irrel-
evant.
Guitean: Mrs. Wilson seems to be
very bright lady, but she is opposed to
having it appear that there is any in
sanity in the family. That is the
matter with her testimony.
Scoville, here arose trembling with
excitement and protested against mix
ing John W. Guiteau in this case. He
Is opposed 70 showing insanity. in the
family, said Scoville. and his voice was
heredrowned by the prisoner whostruck
his hand violently on the table and
shouted, so do l, he had better 60 back
to Boston. He has got no business.
Just because he happens to be of the
same name he thinks he will get little
notoriety ont Of this case. 1 have not
known anything about the man for
years. That is all there is about him
and I want him to get right out Of this
case.
Col. Corkhill called George q. May
nard, who verified in several material
points In the testimony Of the proceed
Ing witness.
Ihe court was about to Announce the
usual recess, when John W. Guiteau
arose and said: "Your honor greatly
cesire TO make personal explanation,
my father Is dead (Gulteau broke in In