The Russellville Democrat., 1881-11-24

revealed them to the gaze of all. It must have Mrs. scovilie. She bore herself with composure, however, except that her eyes unvoluntarily filled with tears as the balliffs were unlocking the handcuifs from her brothers wrists. John Guiteau looks and acted like prosperous business man, and did not seem discouraged by the sharp stares which he met from all sides. He bears a family likeness to the prisoner, but is far SUI peyior in looks and manners. The only persons in the cours room who by their presence recalled heclosng scene in the lie of the assassiis vic finn were the faithful Rockwell and Swain. No
 SHOT ANGRY CHANCES
 At the wretch whose savage act had brought those long days and nights of pain, whose an guish none knew better than they. The trial once formally begun, sensational in- cidents followed one another in quick success sion. It was session of intense though painful interest. Young Mir. Robinson made the first move by asking for still another postponement of the case to allow counsel to complete the defense. He spoke at first with evident nervousness, very na tural under the circumstances, but soon grew easier in manner and developed graceful and effective style of oration In the course of his speech he attended in light terms to his own pc culiar and embarrassing. position, dwelling upon the fact of the of the failure to secure ad ditional local counsel and the confessed lack of acquaintance on the part of MT. Scoville with tically alone againsta formidable array of coun- sel representing the popular side of the cause against him.
 The speech made good impression, and the judge showed disposition to grant the motion and postpone the case another week. At this point, however, to the astonishmelt of all, MT. Scoyille arose and
 PROTESTED AGAINST THE MOTION FOR DELAY
 He spoke with great earnestness and some pas sion. He had evidently failed to agree with his legal associate and their relations were not per that he young lawyer had assumed complete con trol of the defense and had gone so far to hold himself entirely aloof from Mr. Scoville in the late preparations for the trial.
 The painful nature Of this unfortunate controversy was increased by Guiteaus own pas sionate action. He repeatedly jumped to his feet nounced Robinson as incapable and a stumbling block. The three policemen who were seated immediately behind him would force him into his seat and the judge would rap on the bench for order while the crowd looked on in amaze ment and scorn. Chateau while in one of the paroxysms of temper was perfectly oblivious to everything about him and shouted and pounded till he had freed his mind. Some of his angry col loquies with the three ballifis were irresstibIy amusing in spite of I the gravity, of the i trial sharply around on his guards with a peculiar movement ofthe right shoulder as though
 ABOUT TO AIM BLOW.
 They spoKe low while he shouted his answers, so that at a little distance the dialogue had tele while I'm on trial here. and I'll say what want to; ifyou don't stop I'll have yon put; out yor s0e aare O you souge re t6o
 once he had a very angry fit of fscolding, in which poor MT. Robinson was the victim. "I don't ike your speech" he exclaimed 4 don't want this trial put of. am the first in this case and Mir. Scoyille is second Look out or we will dischargeyou. I'm running this case myself. I only want lawyers for technicalities."
 Mir. Robinson ssmiled and made no answer though between Scoville and Guiteau, his posi- ton was a very disagreeable one, and from this time on he sat little more removed from his client and had less to say.
 In truth it looked as if he had attempted to usurp more than his legitimate authority and in the controversy Mir. scoville carried
 THE SYMPATHY OF THE AUDIENCE Very little of this was lett over to be expended on Guiteau, however, for his violent and hateful manner made him repulsive even though the audience recognized that his wishes should be re- gaTded to some extent in the management of his defense. The whole quarrel was very unfortu- nate, and annoyed no one more than the judge, who confessed himself perplexed how to act. Finally, however, he said that as the prisoner and his immediate representative in the counsel wished no further delay the trial would pro eeed.
 There was some difficulty in picking out jurors. but five were selected during the day who ali swore that their minds were not so biased but they felt themselves able to bring in verdict on the evidence. This was as far as the defense tried to go, and at times 1t seemed ifthey would be unable to find jury who were competent to sit, even on the liberal construction of the law.
 HIS TRIAL ooMMENcEp. WASHINGTON, November h. 1Ss1-At 10 O clock precisely Judge Waite c. Cox entered the crimi- nal court room and court was declared formally opened by the crier, immediately thereafter Guiteau was brobght into the court room by a marshal and his deputies. He looked much bet terphysically and otherwise than when he last appeared ill the same room to plead to ihe indict- ment still he had the same restless, furtiye ex- pression which characterized him before. lie was At once relieved of his handcuifs, and took his seat beside his sister, Mrs Scoyile.
 The court room was crowded. District At torney Corkhill, Porter of New York and Davidge of Washington appeared for the prose cution, and Seoville and Leigh Robinson for the fla Gnaff xya fn tl. tornay-general-
 One of Guiteau's first movements was to thrust his hand into.one of his pockets and half take out roll of paper .scovllle, however, in dumb play ordered hun to put it back and he did so
 The district attorney declared the readiness of the prosecution to procede with the case
 Robinson then arose to make
 PLEA FOR STILL MORE TIME To prepare the defense which appeared not to meet the approval of Guiteau- All the time that Robinson was speaking, Guiteauwas carr, ing on what appeared 10 De a remonstranee with Sec vile, who was apparently trying to quiet and sup press him.
 GuITEAU ASSERTS HIMSELF.
 No sooner had Robinson taken his seal than the prisoner rose, and in an excited manner ad dressed the court and stated he wished to be heard. In vain Mir scoyille endeavored to make him resume his seat and remain suiet; he as ir. repressible. In nervous, but pretty distinct manner, he proceeded with his speech as fol- lows:
 q was not aware that my counsel, Robinson,
  for postponement and desire to be heard in my own behalf in thls matter at the very threshold of this case. l am charged here with 6 murder. ous attempt and desire to be heard in my own behalf"
 The Court: This is not the proper time to enter upon the defence; The only question before the court IS whether further time should be allowed counsel to prepare for defence.
 The prisoner (emphaticallyG So far as I am concerned do not want further time, we are ready to try this ease now (to a deputy marshal who endeavored to restrain prisoner), "Will you be quietY
 time ought to be all owed 10 counsel
 The prisoner (persstently) don't want that, if the court please.
 The district attorney insisted that trial proceed now,
 Robinson said he had consulted with eminent gentleman whom he wished to have associated with him and who would give him an answer soon, He also stated that there were three ad- diuonal witnesses he desired summoned who could not be here for three weeks. He filed an afiidayit to the above effect, and while thus en- gagged Guiteau was making
 VERY ACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS Toward another outbreak, but was restrained by Scoyille and two deputy marshals, who were sit ting directly behind him.
 scoyille then resumed saying This Is a pro ceeding which is at least peculiar If not unprece- dented. It is very remarkable indeed, that an ap- plieation of this kind should be made and that I should have had no previous notice Of it; that should not even Dc permitted to see the affidavit which has been presented to the court.
 Robinson. There IS no earthly objection to you seeing it.
 is an unprecedented proceeding. l shall with draw from the case if the defence Is t0 proceed longer in this manner. will give whatever in. formation have to counsel for defence and step out. I do not want to have this case continued and the prisoner does not want to have ft con ttnued. do not want any further connection