Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-11-17

Before III O'CLOCK the court room
was filled to OVERLOOKING. The
Court was called to order, and dur
ing the calling of the names of the
Jurors the prisoner ws,G.ought in.
His appearance was wild and ex-
cited. He tossed his hat upon the
desk before him, and turning to-
ward his brother-in-law, ScO-
vile, hurriedly whispered some
thing to him in an extremely
excited manner. The two entered
into conversation, and Guiteau,
while speaking, used his clenched
fist vigorously, as If insisting upon
the matter which Scoville seemed
to disapprove. The talesmen be-
ing called, Judge Cox questioned
the first taIesman, f. l.. Kenzlar.
upon bis feelings regarding the
prisoner. KeDzlar responded that
he did not think there could posi-
bly, be sufficient evidence to change
the opinion he had formed. The
next talesman called was
excused almost at once, hav-
ing formed decided opinion.
A iaborer named Thomas declared
that he had neither expressed nor
formed an opinion, that he could
not read and had never had any
conversation whatever on the sub
ject. Scoville remarked that this
man was about the kind Of juror
the law contemplated, but the de-
fence did not want him. He there
foe challenged him peremptorily.
| A colored barber named Williams
was called. Having formed no
opinion he was examined by SEQ.
Vile. He read the papers every
morning before seven O'Clock, and,
being barber, of course bad con-
versed great deal on the subject.
In response to the inquiry wheth.
er he had ever been q juror In |
murder case, he said be mad, but
the jury disagreed. This remark
caused considerable amusement
throughout the room. After furth-
er questions, Mr.. Williams was ex-
cused. VIM. Ii. Browne, commits
sion merchant, being closely ques-
toned by Scoville, aud no objec-
tion being advanced by the Gov
eminent, was accepted, making the
tenth. Geo. Keen, in response to
interrogatIons, said that nothing
under heaven could change the
opinion he had formed, and several
other gentlemen were as decided in
their answers as Keen. During
the examination Of taIesmen the
following statement was prepared
by Guiteau, copied by his brother
and given to the press:
aUITEAU's APPEAL TO LAWYERS.
To Legal Profession of america:
lam on trial for my life. 1 FORM
erly practiced law In New York
and Chicago, and j propose to take
an active part in nay defense, as l
know more about my inspiration
and views 10 this case than any
one. My br0therin-law George
Scoville, is my only counsel, anti
hereby appeal to the legal profess
sion of America for aid. expect
to have money shortly, SO 1 can
pay them. l shall get it partly
from the settlement of al old mat
ter in New York, partly from the
sale Of my book and partly
from contributions to my de-
tense. My defense was published
III buo 4NCW 1oih dOfUtU VI OCVs |
9Th, and in my speech published
Nov. 18th, yesterday. Any we'll
known lawyer of criminal capacity
desiring to assist in my defense
will please telegraph without delay
to Geo. Scoviile, Washington, d.
G. If for any reason an applica-
ton be refused, the name will be
withheld from the public.
(5igned) CHAs. GUITEAU.
Suggestions About sne Indians.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The an
nual report Of the Secretary Of the
Interior is largely devoted to fresh
discussion of the Indian question.
He strongly recommends that lib
eral provision be made by Con-
gress for teaching the Indian
youth our languages; that upon
just terms to the Indians the num-
Der of reservations be great
~ reduced; that on such res
ervations as are not adopted
to farming without irrigation ef-
forts be nude to teach the Indians
to become herdsmen; and that the
more civilized reservation Indians
be encouraged 10 abandon their
tribal relations.
STAR Route-sl0wgRle.
NRw YORK, November 16.-The
ISnes's Washington special says
that Col. Bliss don't regard the
quashing of the Star route infor-
nation as serious. New evidence
has been discovered on which the
cases can be presented.
Additional charges of embezzle-
ment, 10 the amount of $40, 900, has
been found against Captain How
gate.
Ertccsoa'p submerged Gun ~ sue
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Ericcson's
new torpedo boat, the Destroyer,
was exhibited before Government
officials and number of visiting
French officers. The latter ex-
pressed great astonishment at the
successful working Of the sub
merged gun. They consider it the
key to revolution In naval war
fare.
Industrsal League OOavenaiOn.
CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-The Indus
trial League of America opened it's
first National Tariff Convention
this morning. The objects of the
Convention are the publication of
the public service, the restoration
of the national flag upon the ocean,
the advancement of the interests OF
ship-building, the discussion of the
ACCESSIBILITY of the early and pro-
gressive reduction OF the internal
taxes Of the General Government,
and the discussion Of the means 10
naturalize new industries upon our |
soil. The Convention assembled
with Ex-Governor Bullock, of At
lanta, in the chair. He made q |
brief address, stating the objects of
the Convention.