Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-19
GUITEAU'S SHOW.
Ticket-Holders Only Ad-
mitted.
The Biggest Crowd Yet.

WASHINGTON, November l9.-The
crowd about the courthouse this morn
ing was far greater than upon any
former days. 1t was with the greatest
difficulty that those whose presence
was needed in the court room could
gain admission, To avoid the other
wise inevitable scramble, it was found
necessary to issue tickets Of admission,
and only ticket holders arc permitted
to enter. At $40 the doors we're
opened, and in few minutes every
seat was occupied, the larger proper
tion of the spectators being ladies.
Guiteau arrived at 8 o'clock,
without any particular demonstration
on the part of the crowd, and was
taken at once 10 the prisoners room,
whore he ate hearty breakfast, and
expressed himself as well satisfied with
the progress Of his case. Scoville, be-
ing questioned in relation to Guiteaus
alleged new counsel, Judge Magruder
Of Maryland, stated that he was not
aware of any tender services from
Judge Magruder. He has received
several offers from lawyers, strangers
to him, but he might make a great
mistake by taking them at this late
stage Of the trial. The counsel does
not expect other assistance than Rob
inson.
The court opened without incident,
and George c. Maynard, electrician
was placed upon the stand, who testi
fed to loaning Guiteau ten dollars at
one time, and fifteen at another,
| Guiteau protested against this line Of
evidence, as he didn't think it any
bOdy's business whether be owed
twenty-five dollars or some one owed
him. Maynard is good fellow, and
| owe him twenty-five dollars that's
all there is. in it. District Attorney
| Corkhill said that he desired to prove
| by the witness that Guiteau borrowed
the fifteen dollars with which he
bought the revolver On cross
examination the witness thought that
Guiteau looked seedy and hungry.
The prisoner showed much feeling
aud frequently interrupted the wit.
ness, asserting that he lived in first
class style and wore a $40 suit o
clothes. He knew plenty of publ,
men, and had all the money he want
' ed. His mental condition and physi
cal was at fault. He had a big Loaf
! on his mind about that time.
5 The witness didn't notice anythip
4 about the prisoners manner, except
sort of a skulkiug gait. Jas. N. Bur
4 art, clerk to Maynard, also testife,
to loan Of SIS, and thought Guiteau
4 walk and the way he held his head
;. little peculiar
John O'Meara testified to sellinI
d. a pistol to Guiteau. He couldn'
identity it as there were thousands o
pistols just like it. The charges wer
J. then drawn from the revolver at tn
n suggestion Of the counsel and much t
4 the relief Of the audience pending tn
examination of the pistol,
Guiteau desired to announce to tn
" court that he had invited John B
r Townsend, of New York, and Leonar
/ SWEET and A. S. Trude, Of Chicago, t
o assist him There was plenty of brain
: on the other side and he desired a
o much on his in the interest of justice
IS Another matter" he continued
S. II desire to call attention of the cour
IT that there are number of disreputa
L BILE characters in court, and som
l. threats of violence have been mad
4 during the week past. | have \
re fears OF my personal safety, Th
le Chief of Police has kindly furnishe
d, me bodyguard, and wish to notiI
is all evil.disposod persons if they al
e. tempt to harm me, my bOdyguard wi
#. shoot them down. That is all there
ID about it," Then nodding to the r
in porter's tables he added "Reporte
10. put that down"
in Colonel A. S. Rockwell was Il
ys next witness. He began to detail Il
r. occurrences at the depot, when Sc
mt vile interpOsed and acknowledged Il
ey killing. -Guiteau quickly shoute
cd mo, your Honor, we acknowledge t
1t. shooting, but not the killing" CC
re Rockwell simply stated the facts wit
IS in his knowledge, aud without eros
K examination.
lat He was followed by General D.
lat Swain. The witness was at Elbert
cd when the shooting occurred.
Of DR.. D. W. Bliss was then calle
on A Cloud Lifted from a TrOubl,
Broker.
BosToN, November 19.-Theodc