Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-19


WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Long before th
opening of the criminal court, several hu
dred ladies and gentlemen assembled on tn
eastern corridors and patiently waited admi
sion to the court room. At 9 o'clock tn
prison van drove up and Guiteau clutchirg
large bundle. e..of. papers, shuffied hurriedly int
the building.
There were marked absences of the usus
demonstrations on The part of bystanders, ye
Guiteau plainly betrayed The fear of sudde
violence, which always marks his movement
whenever he deems himself at all exposed t.
danger. He was taken to the prisoners room
and occupied himself reading the papers. A
$50 the seats reserved for the general publi
were entirely filled, four flfths of them being
occupied by ladies.
Upon the opening of court Scoville request
ed the court TO take some measures to proven
the prisoner from giving TO the public hi
unauthorized communications; also to preven
annoying Interruptions of the prisoner in tn
court room.
evidence certain letters, which were yesterday
read to Blaine and identified by him.
Ed. A. Wagner was then called, but failed
to respond.
Jos. X SHARP
was then sworn Did not see the shooting
but saw the prisoner attempting to escape
and witnessed his arrest.
ELLA NJ. RIDGELY
testified to hearing conservation between
Iuiteau and hackman, while the former wal
arranging to be driven to the cemetery. Shit
also witnessed the shooting. She gave hel
evidence in clear and straightforward man
ner She was closely cross-questioned by SEQ
vile, but adhered in every particular to the evi
dence in chief. Being questioned as to Guiteau's
manner when talking to tie hackman. She
said he was pale and appeared TO be in trouble
She thought he must be going out to see the
graves of some dead friends. Witness de-
scribed mlnutely the shooting.
During Scoville's remarks the prisoners
face had been suffused with anger and at their
conclusion, without rising from his chair, he
cried eXcitedly, "Mr. Scoville talks one thing
with me in private and another in public.
Last night he spent an hour in Jail with me
and showed different spirit from now. That
is his way. l do not propose to put my case
in his hands. He is no lawyer and no politi-
clan. l want first class talent in this business
anu SOluS W lliNC IL vi buClC 10 SOluS "
be trouble. Mind your business" he contin-
ned, fiercely struggling with the deputy mar
shals, who were trying to suppress him.
Scovile-"Yesterday the prisoner told me he
had another communication he intended to
give to the press"
81 don't care snap about it's going out,'
interjected the prisoner excitedly.
"That settles it; keep quiet" said Scoville
angrily. al told him in order to keep it from
~ fhn. hat
would see him in Jail about it. l went to the
Jail and he kept 1t in his pocket
81 gave it to you myself" broke in Guiteau
81 went there" continued Scoville, "and
spent an hour suggesting different points to
prevent IT getting out"
you've got the document and you can
keep it," exclaimed the prisoner.
"If you say you will not give it ont, "began
Scoville enquirlngly.
81 represent myself here y was the loud re-
ply of the prisoner.
Scoville was evidently getting dIsgusted
with the prisoners conduct,and it was in tones
of annoyance that he said to the court, ~ do
not propose to be interrupted here by the
prisoner every day, nor spend an hour or two
at the Jail every day to prevent the prisoner
giving out communications.
Struggling with the deputy marshals, Gui-
teau exclaimed wildly, addressing Scoville.
Ills ItludThS, W ulCu McTG IIttItu very
": "You are no criminal lawyer and l have
no confidence in your capacity. l propose
to get two or three of the first class lawyers
in America to manage my case, and want
TO say a word upon the law" cried the pris-
Oner, addressing the court. "If you eXpel
me from the court room, the court in banc
will reverse you. If the court puts me out
confounded fools you'' he cried, turning and
struggling with the deputy marshals, who
were pressing him into his seat, from which
he had half risen, "the court will understand
that hes!will be reversed in court in banc.
Mind your business; you amt got NO senser'
he said again, turning upon the deputies with
whom he continued to argue for several mo-
ments.
The Court-"On several occasions ln courts
of the United States prisoner has been ,on ac-
cOuntOf disorderly conduct removed from court
and the case continued in his absence, and it
was done in this very court in the case of
Lawrence"
The Prisoner, Qnterrupting and striking
the table with his fist.,,-"Its totally illegal
and no court in America-''
The Court-"I will not resort to this unless
it is necessary, but admonish the prisoner in
advance that if the case requires it it will be
done, and have told yau that at the proper
time you can be heard in your defense, and
you shall be heard at the close of the evidence
if you desire it, and until that time you must
preserve silence"
81 came here as counsel and want to be
heard" cried the prisoner.
The Court (Sternly) )--"You cannot be heard"
Guiteau-'1 accept your honor's ruling and
will let it go up to the court in banc. If l
am convinced the court in banc will reverse
you and give me new trial.
The Court Ito Scoville)- )-"I shall pass any
order you desire in regard 10 communica-
tions."
The Prisoner Qmpulsively) )-'T want two or
pect to get them"
Thr Court (Severely)-"We will not talk
about that"
81 don't care if you don't l have had my
say" " exclaimed the prisoner as parting shot,
and he then relapsed into comparative quiet,
JOSHUA A. DAVIS,
a tekeeper at the Baltimore s. Potomac
depot was called. He merely caught glimpse
of the prisoner after he was arrested. During
the rest of the examination of these witnesses
Guiteau was apparently absorbed in his papers
When allusion was made to his looking like
one about to visit the graves of dead friends,
he glanced quickly at the witness and allowed
faint smile to linger for an instant about
his gutta- -percha lips.
VIM. F. Baker failed to appear.
VIM. s. CRAWFORD,
wagon driver, saw the firing; could not see
the president, but distinctly saw Guiteau aim
and fire and saw his arrest. He was question
ed by Scoville at some length, particularly as
to how Guiteau wore his hat on that occasion.
Guiteau put his hat on, remarking "they are
mistaken on that hat business; this is the way
| wear my hat.''
Witness: "Well perhaps that is the way he
had it on, only not quite SO far back"
JNo. r. SCOTT,
special officer, on duty at the depot,
was at the south gate when the
first shot was fired. At the second shot
he ran in the gate and across the hall and saw
Parke holding man. 1t was Guiteau. He
lGuiteau) said 81 will go to Jail, but want
Gen. Sherman to have this letter." Assisted
in taking the prisoner to the station. On the
way Guiteau sasd "I'm stalWard and Ar