The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-13

Mr.. Dayidge continued: e"This witness
(Reed) again saw the prisoner at the jail, as ne
says, at the instance of Scoville; and MS eyi-
dence as to that occasion is manufactured
evidence"
Guiteau again interrupted shouting, you'd
better look out; Reed is going to speak to-
morrow. He may tear you to pieces. He's
had lots OF experience in Chicago handling
such fellows as you are and he's sent some OF
them to the State prison"
the use OF the term he meant no reflection up
ON Reed, but that it was an easy thing for the
prisoner after the act to strike the wall ana
simulate insanity for the benefit OF gentle
man who would shortly appear as witness Tor
the defence.
Guiteau-'1 never feigHed insanity. l never
claimed to be insane after the I'd of July I'm
sane!as you as you are Dayidge, and better
man, too.
Mr.. Davidge-HDo you hear that, gentle
men? Contrast that with what you have seen
day after day in this court ROOM" AS Mr. Da-
vidge proceeded to disintegrate the evidence
and argue its worthlessness Guiteau occasion
ally interrupted. Once he called out sarcastic
cally 'You don't believe q word of that Da-
vidge. You're Just talking that stuff for
money"
Davidge continued to discuss the evidence
which he had arranged chronologically and
caused ripple of amusement as he described
Guiteau's career in Boston. There is. he
sdlus III DUStou dufous OtuOk tAAhb6o--ehN
must know all things are in Boston. If you do
not know it you have simply to visit Boston-a
temple or building erected by the disciples or
believers in the doctrines of the atheist Tom
Paine.i Mr.. Davidge ascribed the peculiar
conduct attributed to Guiteau when he lectur-
ed there, to the fact that the company were
not in accord with him, and their ridicule
angered and disgusted him, but he (Davidge)
ridiculed the idea that anything had been
shown by this evidence to indicate insanity.
&ol c4a
ty the testimony of one witness after another
and pointed out the weakness and unreliabillty
of those opinions of witnesses for the defence
which had been based in many instances upon
the most meagre acquaintance, abiding to one
witness daniels of Virginia) who had neither
been asked nor had expressed an opinion as to
the prisoners sanity. Mr.. Davidge said lin
my opinion he was their best witness, for |
have infinitely more respect for man who
| does not express an opinion than for those who
are so ready TO express one with no data upon
| which to base it"
1--WE Just got my speech written out, called
| Guiteau, "but I'm afraid it will be a month be-
foresI get chance to deliver it, Judging by the
| way Davidge is going on. +"
The hour of three having arrived Judge Por-
| ter suggested an adjournment, which was as.
| sented to by the counsel for the defence.
| An exciting discussion then ensued upon
| Judge Cox enquiring of the Counsel If they de-
sired to say anything upon Guitea's request te
| be heard.
81 want" shouted Guiteau 'to make the
| closing speech. ] wouldn't trus. the closing in
my case to the best lawyer in America"
The district attorney in ringing speech
protested against Guiteau's being again al
| lowed to take seat at the counsel table. Gap
| plause from the audience, which with shouts
! of "Guiteau'' and cries of "order" from the
bailiff, made an exciting scene for some mo
| ments.)
Guiteau was finally heard shouting through
the din, 1.-THE American people will read m,
| speech and they are greater than. this court.
The American people are trying this case. /
! you undertake to put on a gag law the court il
banc will right me. (The speech will mak'
| eight columns in the Herald and it reads like
an Grafton of Cicero) 1t will go laundering
| down the ages and dontt you forget lit and a
| for you. Corkhill, President Arthur will sooi
| dispose of you."
Mrs Scoyille was deeply affected and wept
Judge Cox finally told Scoville to read ovel
| the prisoners speech and let the court know il
| the morning if there was anything in il he de
sireds to have go before the jury, and withou
stating neither he would permit the prisoner t.
speak or not Judge Cox ordered adjournment