The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-11-17
About II o'clock the

Of extension. About II o'clock the
work Of obtaining the jury was be-
gum The three who first presented
themselves, being isqualified, two on
the ground that they had formed fixed
opinions ON the case and the other one
on the ground thar he had conscientious
scruples on the subject of capital pun
ishment. In examining the jurors SEQ
vile went over a large range of ques-
tions as 10 their religious and political
belief
LATEsT.-Five jurors have been OBJ
tanned and sworn in. Their names and
occupation are as follows: John z.
Hartin, restaurant keeper; Fred A
Branderg, cigar maker; Chas &. Stew
arts, flour and feed dealer; Henry J.
Bright, retired from business; Thos. III.
langley, grocer.
Guiteau AS An Actor-How He Played the
Insanity Dodge in Court.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Iu the Gui-
teau case no sooner had Robinson
taken his scat than the prisoner
rose and in an excited manner
addressed the court and stated that he
wished to be heard. Scoville at
tempted to make him resume his seat
and remain quiet. He was irrepressible
and in nervous but pretty distinct
manner he proceeded with his speech
as follows:
81 was not aware that my counsel Rob-
inson intended this morning TO make
application for postponment, and de-
sire TO be heard in my own behalf in
this matter at the very Threshold of the
case. l am charged here with murder
Gus attempt and desire to be heard in
my own behalf"
The prisoner, emphatically-"So far
as am concerned, / do not want fur
| ther time; we are ready to try this case
now" To the deputy marshal, who en-
deavored to restrain the prisoneT-"Will
you be quiet?''
The Court-"The question is proper
Further time ought to be allowed to the
counsel"
The prisoner, persistently-"I do not
want that, if the court please"
The district attorney insisted that the
trial proceed now.
Robinson said that he had consulted
with an eminent gentleman, who he
wished to have associated with him, and
who would give him an answer soon.
| He also stated that there were three ad-
1 ditional witnesses he desired TO summon,
who could not be here for three weeks.
He filed an affidavit to the above effect,
/ and while thus engaged, Guiteau was
making very active demonstrations
toward another outbreak, but was re-
strained by Scoville and two deputy
marshals who sat directly beside
him. Scoville then said: This is
| a proceeding which is at least peculiar
if not unprecedented. It's very remark
able indeed that application of this
kind should be made, and that should
have had no previous notice of it, and
that 1 should not even be permitted to
see the affidavit which has been pre-
sented to the court"
Robinson-"There is no earthly OBJ
lection to your seeing it."
Scoville-"Very we'll; wait moment.
/ say this is an unprecedented proceed
ing. l shall withdraw from the case if
the defense is to proceed longer in this
manner. / will give whatever lnforma-
ton l have to the counsel for the de-
tense and step out. don't want this
case continued and the prisoner does
not want TO have this case continued.
do not want any further connection with
the case unless, when a motion is to be
made, am advised of it long enough
before hand to know something about
it. Unless the defense can go on har-
mOniously with me in it will with
draw
Guiteau again managed to get on his
feet Just as Scoviile sat down, and eX-
claimed with motion of his clenched
fist, 81 endorse every word OF that, and
say to Robinson that if he does not do
everything Just as want him to do he
can get out Ofthe case, and that shortly
Robinson then rose to address the
court.
Guiteau pcrsisently-"I do not want
to hear sny more speeches from Robin
son. l want him TO get out of the case
and for the deputy marshals who are
pulling me back into my seat to LEI
me alone; they have nothing to do with
me here.
Robinson said he intended no disre-
spect to Scoville, and continued:
81 know that what have asked is in
dispensbable. but will give the name Of
the counsel as soon as l know that lie
can be assigned. | am sure his assign
ment will strengthen the defense, and
, especially where it most needs strength
ening."
The Court-"The trouble is that
have no assurance that at the expiration
of the time mentioned that the gentle
! man Will go into the case"
Robinson-"I give you my assurance
, that if ordered by the court he will fee
, obliged TO accept the assignment"
, Guiteau made another effort to get to
his feet, but was restrained by two dep
uty marshals, against whose interference
he protested strenuously.
The COurt-"Ther0 is this much to be
said about this application. The time
first fixed for trial was a week sooner
than the time asked by Scoville, and
when Robinson was assigned to the case
he was not granted by week the exten
sion of time he asked, so that the pres
ent application is not for any longer
time than originally asked by Robinson
l feel very much embarrassed over thu
question. 1t is important that the tria
should proceed without delay, and l in
tend it shall proceed without unneces
sary delay. l intend also that the pris-
oner shall have a fair trial and that the
reproof shall not rest upon the cour
that the prisoner was sent to the gallowi
without fair trial in order 10 appeast
public indignation My inclination
, is to allow n weeks time to Rob
inson which is the time originally asked
by him. I shall assign the counsel o.
whom he spoke TO assist him, leaving
that counsel to make his arrangement
to come into the case in two weeks time
and do not think should give any
{ more indulgence, and find embaruss
ment in giving that much.
Guiteau, escaping the control of the
deputy marshal, and getting to his fee
Il do not want Robinson to act as my
! COuuSci CCOFlllO TlScS anu dlLcIllpIS
to speak. Guitcau persisted in address
ing the court, and goes on: 81 want tc
say emphatically that Robinson came
into the case without my consent.
: know nothing about him, and do moi
like the way he talks. expect some
, time to have money to employ any coun
sci please. l am not a beggar or q
pauper." Guiteau being made to re
J sumo his seat, Scoville then again ex
planned his position in the case. and add
ed that Gen. Butler is the choice of the
prisoners relations and of the prison
er himself. If the matter il
to be continued let it be
continued long enough so We can gel
such counsel as we want, and we will be
prepared with counsel who will be fit to
cope with the eminent counsel IN the
other side. We do not want the court to
assign counsel. We will employ
counsel ourselves if the case be contin-
ued. Scoville insisted that he would
not go into the case any further until he
knew the names of The additional coun.
sci.
The Court-"No counsel can come in.
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