Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
THE TRIAL OF GUITEAU.
HE CONTINUES HIS INTERRUPTIONS.
HISWARNING TO "AVENGERS. -
DIR. BLISS AS A WITNESS.

DIR. BLISS AS A WITNESS.
THE PRESIDENTS WOUND CAUSED His DEATH.
The first week Of the trial of Charles j. Guiteau
for the murder of James A. Garfield closes to-day.
The week has witnessed much more rapid prog
ress in the than expected before the trial
opened Then 1T was predicted that the trial would
drag along into the next calendar year. Now
there are people about the courts experienced in
trials who venture to say that the trial will be
over within six weeks Another noticeable thing
of the week is the constantly increasing public
interest, as evidenced by the growing crowds that
assemble about the doors This morning at 9
O'Clock there was a dense mass of people in the
corridor Of the east wing of the City Hail. There
was also small army assembled on the porticO at
the main entrance Of the Criminal Court room.
GuITEAU DON'T WANT RABBIT BUT "GooD BEEF
STEAK" FOR BREAKFAST.
The van containing the prisoner was driven
rapidly up to the curb at the east wing about nine
O'Clock. The transfer to his room up stairs was
made quickly and without demonstration. Gu1-
teau breakfasted in his room and expressed much
disg ust because he was given rabbit 81 don't
want rabbit" he said, 81 want good beefsteak.''
The prisoner was apparently in splendid humor.
SCENES IN THE COURT ROOM THIS MORNING.
The co urt room, as usual, was not opened to the
public until nearly 10 o'clock. Mr.. Smith, of the
counsel for the government,w of the earliest
arrivals, and busted himself writing on some doc
ument, having his nose close to the paper which
he wrote. John Guiteau next appeared, and spread
his mail out on the table before him. Mr. and Mrs.
Scoville were also early arrivals. Mr.. ScOvile had
dOnned white vest, and looked very serene, as if
The other actors in the daily proceedings soon fol-
lowed, Guiteau, the prisoner being, as usual, the
last person to arrive.
The Proceedings To-day.
The court was called to order at 1O:07 am.
The prisoner was brought in soon afterwards,
carrying as usual a bundle of papers.
WHERE GUITEAU GOT THE MONEY TO BUY THE
PISTOL.
George c. Maynard, electrician, was the first
witness called. In giving his ;>,ony he re-
ferred to memoranda. He said he had known
the prisoner 20 years ago, and met him again last
spring. On the 18th Of March last Guiteau came to
his office; said he was hard up; wanted
to pay his board bill; expected a check
OF $50 in few days, and borrowed
$lO: On the 9Th of June he returned; stated that
he had received his expected remittance, but had
been obliged to expend the money; that he owed
money again for board; expected remittance of
S'CO soon, and said that If witness would lend him
@ Sla ne would gave him due bill for s25, covering
DOtn loans. Afterwards Guiteau returned, got the
$l3 from his clerk, and LETT the due bill. The due
Dill, In ordinary form, was submitted in evidence.
GUITEAU OBJECTS.
"1f the court please" interrupted the prisoner,
II desire to object to this line OF evidence What
has this case got to do with my circumstances
whether 1 owed $25, or any man owed me $25
make this objection, with Mr.. Scovilles consent.
can produce hundred witnesses here who will
swear they owed me $25."
The court asked Mr.. Scoville If he desired to
Mr.. Scoville said the prisoner had made the OBJ
JecIion In good faith; the defence did not under
ANOTHER INTERRUPTION BY THE PRISONER
Mr.. Corkhil said that the prosecution proposed
to show that with this money obtained to pay his
board with, the prisoner bought the pistol.
"NOt true" interrupted the prisoner.
"keep quiet" said the judge.
81 did not ask for the money to pay my board
with" said the prisoner.
GUITEAU COMPLIMENTS THE WITNESS MAYNARD, BUT
CONTRADICTS HIM.
An EFFORT was made to keep him quiet, but it
failed. He broke out with 'A good fellow, Mr.
Maynard is, and owe him $25. l didn't say any
thing about board bill when got the money"
The witness then continued saying that he first
saw Guiteau in October, 1852 in Ann Arbor, Michi-
gan, where he was boarding with his (wftnessD
mother; he had seen him few times for five min
utes at time. He thought he saw him here first
II was in New York at that time. sr,n inter-
rupted the prisoner 81 came here in March"
The witness was crOSS-examned by Mr.. Scoville
as TO Guiteaus appearance, and said he looked
The prisoner here said, Indignantly 81 boarded
at nrst class house and had all wanted to eat
want that impressed on the public. had ac-
quaintance with public men and had all the money
l Wanted: wal didn't want any money!
The continuing referred to the prs
The prioner broke in again with an air of injured
pride: II had SO suit Of clothes on. did not
The witness explained further that the prisoner
impressed him as one who had not had a square
meal for some time.
81 was well-fed all the time was in Washing
tOn," broke in the prisoner. sit was mental anX-
iety that made me LOOK thin. l had a heavy
weight on my mind just then"
The witness, continuing, said Guiteau had pecu-
liar manner, skulking gait, and haggard look.
"Ihat was from mental anxiety" persisted the
prisoner, mot from lack OF food"
nard's clerk, next called, and simply corrobo-
Rated the former Witness
WHERE GUITEAU BOUGHT HIS PISTOL.
John O'Meara, the dealer In sporting goods, who
sold Guiteau the pistol, was called next and iden-
titled the prisoner as the person who had purchased
''bull dOg' pistol. He came first on the 9Th of
June, looked at the pistol, and two days later re-
turned and bought it. He was very anxious to
know the strength OF the pistol and get Of the
heaviest caliber.
MI O'Meara identified the pistol, and, at Judge
POrters request, withdrew the four remaiaing
charges, as it was not considered safe to leave
them In the revolver.
Another Outbreak Of Guiteau.
When Mr.. OMeara left the stand Guteau ad-
dressed the court s'If your honor please" he said
| 81 desire to request John B. Townsend, OF New
York, to assist In my defense; wel-known criini-
nal lawyer; also, Hon. Leonard SWEET, OF Chicago
also, E. s. Trude, OF Chicago have heard from
Mr. Townsend, and he says he will assist. have
not heard from Mr. Swett have been expecting
Mr. Trude for two weeks. give the public notice
Of this now. There is plenty OF brains on the
other side, and / desire and request an equal
amount on this side, in interest OF justice, and
intend to have it"
| GUITEAU SAYS HE HAS NO FEARS FOR HIS PERSONAL
SAFETY-HE RELIES ON HIS "BODY GUARD"
! The prisoner was quiet for moment, and then
broke out again: 81 desire to say something else
| In this connection. / understand that there are
one two disreputable characters hanging around
this court. The chief of police has kindly giveI
me guard. Ihave body guard 1 want to no
tifysali disreputable persons that II they attfmp
to njure me they will probably be shot dead by my
body guard. / have no fears for my persona
safety. There has been a good deal OF loose tall
| about this subject for the past week, and wan
| this matter understood"
Guiteau Admits the Shooting but Dcnie,
| the killing.
! Col Almon F. Rockwell, U.SA., was called an6