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sumed her testimony. She described Gui-
teau's actions during bis visit to her in 1878,
and said that she WAS then convinced that he
was insane and should be put in the asylum.
Frequent objections were raised by the
counsel for the prosecution to the character
OF the questions propounded by Scoville, and
continuous discussion ensued between the
counsel upon the admission of certain evil
dence. At times some iIritability was mani
tested.
"The witness does not understand the
rules of evidence, gentlemen" said Scoville.
Yes, but you are supposed TO-" was the
reply.
The witness being asked If she had ever
before been upon the witness-stand, replied,
with much emphasis, "No, and am no
lawyer, either"
MORE EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENSE.
Mrs.. Scoville's examination was concluded.
Cross-examination was postponed to allow
George d. Burroughs of Chicago to testify,
as he desired to leave to-day. This witness
boarded with Scoyille at the time of Guiteau's
visit in 1873, and made up his mind that the
prisoner was either fool or crazy. He was
satisfied that Guiteau was unsettled in his
intellect.
There was large interval before the next
witness appeared, and Guiteau took advant-
age of the opportunity, and he broke out
with: II desire to tell all these crank
newspaper men, that 1 appear here as my
own counsel. That is my answer to all the
silly stuff they have been delivering them
selves of for some days past. Some of these
newspaper men have gone crazy. / appear
here il part as my own counsel, as have a
right to under the law and Constitution of
America"
No effort was made to check Guiteau, and
no notice whatever of the interruption was
taken by the Court.
P. S. Joselyp, of the Oneida Community,
thought that Guiteau's marked characteristic
was intense egotism.
GUITEAUs BROTHER ON THE STAND.
John w. Guiteau. brother of the prisoner,
was next examined. He had not been on
good terms with his brother for some years,
but be had no doubt of his sanity until he re-
ceived some letters in October. Since he had
come on here, and had seen bis brother in the
Courtroom and at the Jail, he had become
satisfied that he was insane. On being Cross
examined, the witness admitted that before
he had come TO Washington he had always,
In talking of the case, said that he believed
his brother was responsible, but not sane
Responsible because, as he thought, at some
period of his life the prisoner had voluntarily
surrendered himself to evil practices rather
than to good.
THE PRISONERS BITTER REToRTs.
Guiteau WINGED under these statements,
evidently fearing that his brothers candor
would iDjure the case, and with considerable
bitterness interrupted: My brother and I
have not been on good terms for fifteen years.
He always sympathized with my father on
that Oneida Community business, while Sco-
vile and my sister sympathzsd with me.
The last time I saw my brother in Boston we
had some angry words, so he does not come
here to testify for me with the ordinary
affection of brother I am glad to find
that he has changed his views. however in
my case. | want the public to understand
about this"
Guiteau continued 60 interrupt, explain and
correct the witness.
Once Judge Davidge attempted to stop
him, but he waved his hand imperiously,
saying, you keep qriet, Judge, if you
please"
Shortly after witness was asked, in con-
nection with the incident he had related, if he
at that time thought the prisoner insane.
Guiteau quickly anticipated his reply by
saying, Why, of course. he has always
thought was badly cracked"
Witness said he never detected the slight
est traces of insanity in his father.
THE INSANITY QUESTION.
A recess was here taken, after which wit
ness was questioned at some length as to Gui-
teau's family. and instances of alleged insan-
ity in his family He did not know of the
insanity of his aunt and two uncles except by
report.
On being asked by Scoyile to explain what
he meant by saying that his brother was NOR.
ally responsible, and that hewas under the
influence of the devil, witness explained the
rec lliar belief Of his brother as to the coun-
Ter influence of Christ and the devil, which
vera being exercised upon mankind. and that
ore or the other always gained the ascenden.
cy. He agreed with his father, and believed
at the same time that his brother had, through
his intense egotism and wilifulness, surren.
dered himself to the influences Of the devil
and, that being q free moral agent he was
morally responsible to God fer his crime.
That was bis understanding of his response
bility 10 this case.
The prisoner here interrupted. somewhat
petulantly, you've got the thing wrong
side up, my friend. Il is very poor theology,
and a very poor position for you to take"
Witness-Perhaps | have; but l don't
think so.
Mrs. Sarah w. Parker, of Chicago, widow
of Guiteaus cousin, testified to the TACT of her
husbands insanity and death in an insane
asylum. She knew Guitesu He visited
their house 10 Chicago in 1876. and she for.
babe him to visit the hsuse again. He fell
desperately in love with witness fourteen.
year.old daughter.
Davidse-A very common form of insanity
Witness thought Guiteau insane, as did heI
daughter.
Guiteau-They were very poor, and used
to go down there and give them money, and
they seemed very grateful. In that way
became interested in the daughter. She wa;
much toe young for me, though.
Fernando w. Jones, Of Chicago, boarded
at the same house in that city with the pris
oner in 1870, and formed the opinion that hi
was of unsound mind Witness made rep
resentation to the Court officers as to Gui
teau's mental condition, which he supposed
secured his release at the time he was impris
oned for failure to return money which ht
had collected for client.
THE ASSASSIN ON THE STAND.
Quite stir followed the sudden announce
ment by Scoyille that the prisoner would now
be sworn.
Guiteau took the stand, pale but otherwise
unmoved. He glanced behiad him somewhat
nervously. and requested the officers tc stand
close to him.
Marshal Henry and a deputy and two
policemen stood between Guiteau and tn;
crowd of men who filed the small standing
room between Guiteau and the door.
Apparently reassured. Guiteau took tn.
oath, and seating himself said to Judge Cox
81 presume it is understood, Judge, that
do not appear as regular witness, but sim
ply to identity some letters
The letters were then handed to Guiteau b,
Scoville. and identified.
The Court then adjourned
GUITEAU AGAIN INTERVIEWED.
CHICAGO, November 2Sth. = The Inter
Oceans Washington correspondent has inter
viewed Guiteau as follows: "You reat
papers, l know. Have you noticed tina
some of them say you are endeavoring t.
feign insanity by your actions in Court ?"
Yes, replied Guiteau, / see that somt
of them have said 80. They are all wrong
They do not seem to understand this extra
ordinary case at all. / am not only the de
PENDANT, but appear as my own counsel, a
well, and it is only proper for me to see tha
we arrive at the truth. That is all want
I am not insane. / am just as sane as yoJ
are. am not pretending to be insane, be
cause am not. | am only trying to get al
the tr1th. Was it the Deity or myself whS
was responsible for the shot,
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