The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-12-16

he has any decency. have got speech on
this fellow Gorham. l only want TO get
chance at him."
Witness stated that he had read to the pris--
oner what Grant and Conkling and some OF
his (prisoner's) alleged friends said OF MIN
(Guiteau) end his crime, and he, walking the
floor excitedly, said "What does it mean? L
would have staked my life they would have
defended me. They know they wanted Gar
field removed and vet they denounce me and
can only see in it the bloody act" Witness al
SO showed him some papers in which ne tdui-
teau) was bitterly denounced for the crime and
his (prsoner's) comment was that the true
facts had been suppressed and that he had not
had any defence. Witness continued, HE
asked me, (referring to Grant, Conkling and
other prominent StalwartE), do they know l
have stated that had no accomplish, and
told him yes. He seemed dazed and said, re-
peating the words several times, most as
founding, most astounding. Guiteau here
broke in and said with sneer, You was
pretty smart detective, wasn't you, GeneralI
You will probably get more business in this
line now Recess.
Immediately after recess Guiteau announced
that he had little speech to make and said
ST suppose have given one thousand auto
graphs since this trial began. It has been sug-
gested shall charge 25 cents for them but L
decline We want money, however, for this
trial. There are certain ofice-holders in this
city and throughout the country that never
would have had THEIR positions but for my in
SEPARATION. / want these men if they have got
any consciences to respond to the appeal aud
send us some money. If they don't do it L
shall speak out in meeting and give their
names next time. Some rich men in New
York gave Mrs. Garfield several hundred thou
sand dollars 1t was noble act and l applaud
it. Now want them to give me some. de-
mand it in the name of justice and right
Col. Corkhill introduced in evidence an ap-
plication made by Guiteau ten years ago for
policy of life insurance in which the prisoner
answered in the negative the question . Has
there even been any insanity In your famliyY
Gen Reynolds continued: SAT my second
interview with the prisoner he wrote the adj
dress to the American people which has since
been published and handed it to me with the
request that have it published.
The original draft was then introduces and
was read by Col. Corkhill, with occasional COM
ments by Guiteau who followed the reading
with the closent attention. When the word
inspiration was read Judge Porter arose and
called attention to the fact that this was the
first announcement of inspiration" as de-
fence for murder and it was made on the 18Th
of July after the prisoner learned that Arthur,
Grant, Conkling and the other Stalwarts that
he expected would shield him, in reality
loathed him and abhorred his act
"It's lie, Mr.. Big Blank Mouthed Porter,
shouted Guteau.
Mr.. Scoville protested against this style of
argument to the jury and demanded that
Judge Porter should withdraw the remark.
Judge Porter7-I shall not withdraw one
word shall say upon this trial.
number of letters written by Gu1teau
since his incarceration were read by the Dis
s:trict Attorney and were offered In evidence 10
disprove the theory of insanity.
After the reading was concluded Guiteau
turned to the District Attorney and enquired,
Where are the rest of my letters, Corkhlll,
that you intercepted. | think the American
peope ought to know what miserable sneak
you are"
Mr.. Scovllle questioned the witness (Gen.
Reynolds) until the hour of adjournment.
dHaye you always been on good terms with
the prisoner" asked Scoville.
EYES," shouted the prisoner, Il always con,
sdered him my personal friend and he proved
himself mean, dirty scoundrel; nice record
YOU II have, Reynolds, to come sneaking into
my cell to get information to hang me on;
Scoville pressed the witness closely and fin
ally received the answer that the government
paid him for his expenses white ne was having
these interviews.
Guiteau-How much.
Scoville-You keep quiet.
Guiteau-Well then ask him how much he
got. You take an hour to get out OF him what
/ could learn in 10 minutes.
Scovile asked him how much he received
and the reply was eighty-fve dollars.
Guiteau-Three interviews; we'll that's pref
ty good, about thirty dollars day for lying
that's more than Corkhill earns, but then he'll
The cross examination became rather tedi-
ous without elciting anything new. aud Gut
teau protested frequently, that the time OF the
court should not be wasted by such "loose zig
gag sort of talk"
Finally with great impatience he shouted
"Oh say your aunt was your uncle, 'twould be
about as sensible as your questions. You are
most as stupid as Corkhill. Como your honor,
let's go home"
Adjourned
A Forged Letter Read by Scoyille.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The following is re-
ceived:
Mayors Office, Washington, N. J.
In to-day's papers, ] find q letter which
it is stated YVES read by Scoyill, council for
Guiteau in his lecture last evening on 'The
Gniteau Case" Said lette- purports SO be sign
ed by me and is dated December 10th. The
letter is.a forgery and hereby offer reward
OF $500 for information that will lead to the
discovery and conviction of the author.
DANIEL f. BEATTY.