Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-10-23
GRAPHIC NEWS
Assassin Guiteau.

Washington special says: TO-da,
Guiteau wrote a letter, in which h
says his grounds for defense are three
First-He did act by the will of God
Second-Malpractice, which was tn
cause of the Presidents death. Third
Jurisdiction. He further states in hi
letter that he will be discharged by tn,
Court; that the authorities of New
Jersey will not take cognizance of the
case, because they do not wish t.
trouble themselves with the trial. He
has also written letter to the Presi
dent, stating that he is without money
to pay the expenses of witnesses or tc
hire lawyers. He demands that the
President have money appropriated fol
this purpose and threatening, in case OF
refusal, to make some revelations that
will ruin the Republican party and en-
able the Democrats to gain control OF
the country.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-In the SUI
preme Court Judge Cox rendered a de-
cision upon the application of Sceville,
counsel for Guiteau, for an order of the
Court allowing fees and EXPENSES for
defendants witnesses. The Judge
held that it was clearly in the discretion
of the Court to allow expenses for a
reasonable number Of witnesses, the
same to be paid in the same manner as
Government witnesses, and stated that
he would decide in chambers as to the
number of witnesses to be allowed
Upon the question of assignment of
counsel to assist in the defense the
Judge stated that he would defer the
matter until after consulting with SEQ
Vile.
NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-The Medical
Record tomorrow will publish an edi-
torial upon Guiteau's mental condition,
the opinion that he cannot
be considered irresponsible.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.--Scoville, Gui-
teau's counsel, is causing some excite
ment in political circles because of his
avowed intention to make the most Of the
political aspect of the assassination. He
is reported as saying yesterday: "There
is more of political aspect than most
S,,{o hot
hing connected with the crime shall be
developed, and if should have a Stall
vart to help me he might antagonize
his cause. If it is necessary 1 shall ret
hesitate to bring out the connection of
with the the inception of the
rhine. The Stalwart chasm was re-
ponsible for the matter and shall be
placed where it belongs, if can secure
hat result"
The opinion is very general here that
Judge Cox will decide that he has no
Richard T. Merrick, who
will argue the point for Scoville, is quite
ure there is no jurisdit ton, and the
circuit Court of the District has
lecided that way in two SINH
ar cases. Merrick also remarked
hat he sscould not see how Judge
OK. as it had been stated he in
ended to do, could have the questi on
f jurisdiction disposed of before the
ase commenced" "For," said he,
the prisoner has pleaded not guilty, as
e has perfect right to do, and can
ot see how the Judge can require him
. change the issue thus made. 1t was
mistake to arraign the prisoner if the
Judge was in doubt as to his jurisdic-
ioD." ....... .s..
There is man in California who has
snake in his stomach and is obliged
D drink large quantities of whisky to
eep the reptile stupefed, as it causes
i'm great pain when it is lively. He
} the envy of all his neighbors. |
Wood for Sale. j.