Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-12-25

TRIAL STILL
IN
THE EXPERT TESTIMONY or
PHYSICIANS.
A Tilt Between Judge Porter and
Scoville.
Judge Cox Thr eatens to Punish the
Prisoner for Contempt.
a Four Hundred Thousand Dollar
Dedication.
a Four Hundred Thousand Dollar
Dedication.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL.

Stearn took the stand and Scoville resumed
his REORGANIZATION relative to the various
forms Of insanity. Witness stated that the
faculty of memory generally first shows i'm
pairment in most all forms of insanity.
Scoyille-Do you agree with the last witness,
that insanity is always an outward manifesto
ton Of a diseased brain
Porter objected to the form of question, and
insisted that the defense observe the same rule
as the prosecution had adhered to, of letting
each witness testify to what he knew, and not
found an argument upon the evidence OF an
other.
G~uiteau-You are getting excited Porter.
Scoville-I must say that Judge Porter can
make the most of nothing of any man l ever saw.
After further questions relative to brain dis
eases, Scoyille asked: els 1t true that such
diseases can always be detected by an examinR-
ton of that organt"
witness-I can only answer that there have
been cases of BRAN diseases, where, upon exam
ination after death, no lesion Of the brain was
detected.
Witness was about to make further observa-
lions just as Scoville proposed another ques-
tion.
your answer.
Scoville-Well hold on a minute; we would
like 10 know who is conducting this ami
ton: is 1T you Or l?
ROTLer-i uSsum6 ulht the COurt Is COuuuct-
ing this trial. and to the Court l shall appeal
for enforcement of the rules of practice. The
witness is one of the most noted scientists in
this country, and you must not attempt to treat
him as If he were your school boy. l will not
permit il.
Scoviile, with some wGrmth-well, let us see
about it. Judge Porter.
Guiteau chimed In with q hit at Porter,
without raising hts eyes from q pamphlet
which he was pretending to read. A broad grin
overspread his features, and he seemed to enjoy
greatly the storm Of angry words. Judge Cox
interposed with q few smooth words, and the
examination proceeded some time without in
cident
DR.. Strong of Cleveland, who visited Guiteau
in his cell. was about to testify, when Guiteau
said doctor, let me cut this short by say
ing that l am In ~ God a physical condition
10 you are"
Porter demanded the interference of the
Court to stop the prisoners interruptions, and
Scovllle demanded that Porter attend to the
examination instead of making speeches to the
jury.
Porter excitedly said You have insulted
the distinguished witness, and now assume to
dictate the management of the case"
Guiteau shouted back at Porter, while the
latter was .o-t impressively addressing the
Court. and ne Their could be heard. Judge Cox.
after securing silence. stated that while he did
not desire to act hastily, he should punish the
prisoner for contempt of Court IL he again
trxnsgressed upon the bounds of propr iety.
Guiteau ssid that no did not appear as an
ordinary criminal. but as his own counsel.
Reed tried to get q categorical answer from
The witness on a hypothetical case, and 4 sharp
collcquy between Reed and Porter ensusd.
Guitesu interrupted: Porter, you've got a
mouth like an old catfish; you'll bring mp In a
lunatic asylum" He soon after informed the
witness that he (wisnessl was the stupidest
one yet. and as he stepped down Gsiteau said
Now go and get your $500 and go home"
DR.. Abram shew, Superintendent of the
Connecticut Hospital for the Insane. had OBJ
served Guiteau both In Jail and in the Court.
room. and had formed the opinion that he was
sane.
Guiteau- Sane now, or Insane on July AZ
Witness thought he was sane on July q.
Recess.
Unfair Treatment OF Settlers.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 24.-Tn his aght for his
public land indemnity in the Senate. Van
wyck of Nebraska will insist that American
citizens are treated worse than the Irish peas.
antry by the landlords and avs Of England.
He proposes. by action Of a committee, to OBJ
tain all the facts of the case. Van wyck, Nc.
Dell and Grover. the subcommittee. will take
testimony during the recess. and will proba-
bly, hold Q session at Lincoln. Nehraska, on
Friday next. Before the Investigation is con-
cluded 1t 10 probable that o similar inquiry
will be instituted as to the dealings OF other
land grant railroad companies with the set.
tiers. 1t 10 claimed that for yesra the rulings
Of the public land diviHion OF the Interior De-
1~C1 0e-
on the public lands, wherever they have come
In conflict with the railroad companies' grants.
The Northern Pacific is particularly com.
planned against. and an effort will certainly be
made to restrain the greed Of the land monop.
olists aloLg the immense limo OF the Northern
Pacific.
Railroad Companies I'm Conference.
NEw YORK. Dec. 24.-Ths Times saysi A
special committee Of the Union Pacific Rail.
road Company and the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company are still comforting, and . member
Of one of them said yesterday that II was prob.
able that q settlement Of all the existing din.
culties would be reached by New Year. The
Railroad Company, 1t WAS said. had announced
its willingness to make such concessions as
are necessary to bring the two organizations
again into friendly relationship. The Pacific
Mail people claim to be making more money
under the present arrangement than was pos.
500. 900 worth Of freight per month was guar
ant, ed By the Railroad to the steampship line
in return for the maintenance Of rates. The
Rsiiroad Company. after brsaaing the contract.
lieu Of the old amount. This Is said TO have
been increased since 10 800. 900.
Talk Of u New Trial for Guiteau.
WASHINGTON. Dec. ~2i.-Among the lawyers
here there Is an impression that the death OF
Juror Hobbs wife and his absence to attend
the funeral, will eventuate in q new trial for
Guiteau. While counsel on both sides con-
sented that Hobbs should attend the funeral,
the ides is, the defense will, II necessary.
make use OF IL to get q new trial provided the
present trial ends in conviction. The Court 10
DESTROYS of according to the defense every
right and privilege out of the abundant eau
ton against the possibility Of hanging . man
not mentally responsible. Some lawyers think
this precaution, In the event that 1t Is claimed
Juror Hobbs' communication and converse.
ton influenced his mind. and provided. OF
course. that the verdict be one OF guilty. will
probably induce the Court TO grant q new trial.
A Se~venty.0ns Year Ola Cashier
Abse0nds.
FLORENCE. Dec. 2l.-A cashier Of the large
banking house Of Fensie s Go. has abseonded.
being a defapltsr to the amount Of two million
lire. equal to $400. 900, He is II years old and
wss ~ years In the employ Of the Arm. He
had been specializing on the Paris Bourse. and
paying his losses with securities deposited in
the bank. He has Just been arrested In . viii
lage near Florence. 1t Is hoped that about
$50 900 lire will DO recovered.
The PresidenCs Visitors.
NEW YoRK. Dec. 24.-Among the callers yes
terdsy were Generals Grant and Hancock. ex,
Senator Conkling, Postmaster General James
and Hamilton Fish. The President was ct
home during the afternoon and evening.
Negroes ON Trial.
MERIDIAN (Miss.l, Dee. 2l.-Ths trial Of the
negroes who shot down the white Democrats
At tbs polling place on election day. IL pro.
I'll testimony - pretty strong
against them.
NO Insurance ON Gutteau's Life.
READING, Dec. 2A.-Ths oticers OF the differ.
emit insurance companies here deny the state
ment that insurance lie being contemplated on
Guitsau's life.
Aid Wanted.
POM HURON, Dec. 24.-There 10 still mueh
aid needed for the IRE sufferers, although mild
weather has greatly aided the Relief Commit
The Free Trade League.
DKsMorSEs, Dec. 2I--The State Free Trade
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