The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-25
THE GUITEAU TRIAL.

entered into conversation, and Guiteau, while
speaking, used his clenched fist vigorously, Of
1t insisting upon matter which Scoyille seemed
to dlsapprove.
The talesmen being called Judge Cox ques
toned the first, E. L Kengla, upon his feelings
regarding the prisoner. Kengla responded that
ne did not think there could possibly be sufi-
Gent evidence to change the opinion he had
formed The next talesman called was excused
almost at once, having formed a de-
cided opinion. A laborer, named Thomas,
declared he had neither expressed nor formed
an opinion, cannot read, and had never held any
conversation whatever on the subject Scoville
remarked that this man WAS about the kind
of juror the law contemplated, but the
defense did not want him. He therefore chal-
lenged him peremptorily. A colored barber
named Williams was called, and having formed
no opinion, was examined by Scoville. Heread
the papers every morning before o'clock, and,
being barber, of course had conversed a great
deal on the subject. In response to an inquiry
whether he had ever been a juror in a murder
case, he said he had, bnt the jury
disagreed. This remark caused consider
able amusement throughout the room.
After further questioning Mr.. Williams was
excused. William FL. Browner, commission
merchant, being closely questioned by Scoville,
and no objection being advanced by the Gov
eminent, was accepted and duly sworn, making
the tenth juror. George 7. Keene in response
to lnterrogatories, said there was nothing I'M
der the sun which could change the opinion he
had formed. and several other gentlemen were
as decided Ill their answer as WAS Keene. T..
Heinlein, an iron worker, was sworn as the eey
enth juror. Thomas H. Barron, carpenter anu
builder, was accepted by the defense
but the District Attorney preferred to excuss
. him. and interposed peremptory challenge
The next talesman examined was G. A. Payne
boot and shoe manufacturer, who proved &C.
ceptable to the defense, but was peremptoril,
challenged by the Government. Joseph
Prather, commission merchant, was cceptec
and sworn as the twelfth juror.
The court then adjourned.
During the examination of the talesmen, tht
following statement was prepared by Guiteau
copied by his brother and given to the press
10 the Legal Profession Of America: am On tria
for my life. Iformerly practiced law in New Yer,
ana Ch1cago and propose to take active part il
my defense, as know more about my Inspiration an,
views in the case than any one MY brother-in-aw
George Scoyiie, ESQ., is my only counsel, and here
by appeal to the legal profession of America for aid
l expect to have money shortly SO pay them.
shall get it partly from tho settlement of an old mat
ter in New York, and partly from the sale of my
books and partly from public Contributions to m.
defense. My defense published in the New Yori
Herald on Oct. 6 and in my speech published Nov
Is yesterday. Any weIl-known lawyer of crimina
capacity desiring to participate in the defense vii
Washington, D. G. If, for any reason, an app]ica.
ton be refused, the will be withheld from thu
public.
(Signed) CHARLES GUIrEAU
In Court, Washington, D. c., Nov. is, 1881.
FOURTH DAY.
Immediately after the opening of court
Counsel Seoville arose to make personal ex.
PLANTATION, in which he said there had been NO
diSa hot
az would appear from certain publications. At
this point Guiteau rose and objected to Robin
sons taking part in his defense. He said he
would manage his own case, and wouldn't
trust Robinson with anything, as he
had no brains. He wished the
court to understand him on this point, and if
counsel were forced upon him, he would make
a noise about it to the country. He represent
ed thu Deity in this case, and wished the court
to understand it. Continuing, he said two or
three blunderbuss lawyers would lose the case
for him, and he did not propose to submit to
anything of the kind. The court informed the
prisoner if he did not remain quiet he would
be removed from the room, The prisoner CON.
versed in very excited MANNER with his coun-
sci and brother, at intervals using his clenched
fist upon the desk before him in an exceedingly
demonStrative manner.
District Attorney Corkhill occupied about ten
minutes in delivering his opening speech OUT
lining the prosecution. He indicated that it
was the purpose of the prosecution to show THAT
Guiteau slew his victim to crafty spirit of
revenge. During its delivery the prisoner as
sumed an air of apparent Indifference. and de-
voted himself to the morning papers, scanning
them hurriedly. The argument was delivered
by Col. CorkhilI in very effective manner,
tears filing the eyes OF h1ahy in the audience,
but the copntehante Of the prisoner remained
unchanged. Toward the close of the argument
ne laid his newspaper aside and leaned back In
his chair, covering his eyes with his hand, evil
IDENTITY endeavorIng to conceal the emotion
which he undoubtedly felt. He then drew
package of manuscript from his pocket
and commenced writing in q hurried and
nervous manner, The prisoner constantly
shook his head in approval Or disapproval Of
the statements made In argument by Col Cork
hill. At one time he interrupted the District
Attorney, which action was called to the atten
ton of the court by Judge Porter, of counse
for the prosecution. Judge Cox announced
that it was within the power of the court to try
the case in the absence of the prisoner, and i
he persisted in his turbulent remarks he woul(
cause him to be removed. Guiteau, in re
spouse, said: "Iwill not do it again, your Honor
but | have very deep feelings in this case.
Mrs. Scoville, sister of the prisoner, cried bit
terly during the delivery of the argument, ant
her little child could be seen appealing in al
affectionate manner with: Mamma, mamma
what is the matter ?" At the conclusion of Col
CorkhilFs argument there was long and con
tinued applause.
| Secretary Blaine was then called to tn
| stand by counsel for the Government, aud tee
| titled. that he knew James A. Garfield iron
| 1858 to the time of his death. He said, Of
reaching the depot the morning of the assas
sinatlon, the President turned to say good-by
but he insisted upon accompanying him t
the car. He heard pistol shot, followed al
most Immediately by another, and, thinlin,
there was some trouble, touched th
| President for the purpose of hurryln.
| him onward. AT this moment the Preslden
| threw up his arms exclaiming: "My God
| what is this p The Secretary, continuing. de
| tailed the circumstances of the removal of tn
| President to the White House and other mat
ters pertaining to the shooting. all of whicl
/ have been published heretofore. In respons
| to COL Corkhil the Secretary testified that Gut
eau visited the department. many times, seekin.
appointment to the Consul Generalship at Paris
He informed Guiteau there were no prospects
Of his receiving the appointment and request
| ed hum to discontinue his visits. A number o
letters from the files of the State Department
were identified by Secretary Blaine as having
been received from the prisoner, after which
| they were read by the District Attorney.
| Secretary Blaine was cross-examined, an(
testified as to the locality of the shooting. H,
said he had received numerous letters from The
| prisoner, persistently urging to be assigned tc
| speak in the Maine campaign. He at no time
noticed anything which would indicate any de
rangement of Guiteau's mind.
| Scoyille in questioning Blaine, referred tc
the difficulty which arose in the Republican
| party in New York after the appointment q
Collector Robertson, and requested that thu
| Secretary explain the situation as it existed.
Secretary Blaine answered a number of cues.
tions on the subject of the designations of Sen
ators Conkling and Platt and the controversy
in the New York Legislature, and, upon being
further questioned, suggested that he woule
make political speech FOR the defence if it wal
desired.
Scoville explained bis reason for putting tn,
| questions. saying he desired to show the feel
ing of bitterness in political circles. with view
to proving The bearing it had upon the prison
/ er's mind.