Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-05
GARFIELD'S ASSASSIN
The Prisoner Holds a Consultation
With His Attorneys Says He
is Happy, and Wishes the
Court and Jury a Mer-
ry Christmas.
THIRTY SECOND DAY.

-sftoND IjA1.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS. - Guiteau
came into the court room, this morn
ing, looking paler than usual. He com
planned of not having slept WELL Last
evening man was placed in cell near
his, who was suffering from most vio-
lent attack of typemania, causedsby ex-
cessive use of morphine, and during
the whole night his shrieks rang through
the Jail. Guiteau was annoyed and
asked what was the occasion for such
riot. The keeper replied: We've
got this man ON our hands tonight"
"Well," said Guiteau, "why don't
you choke him and make him Keep
quiet, and not let respectable people
De disturbed in this way bya miserable
lunatic?'
DIR. MCDONALD
again took the stand this morning, end
was cross examined by Scovliie. The
questions were mainly directed to the
subject oftemporary insanity, and the
witness was asked if in his practice he
had not met an instance of temporary
insanity. He replied.
Eyes, sir; know of man who was
insane for "A hours"
Scoville (angrily)-"And then he got
'No, sir; he died." Laughter at
Scoville's expense.
Witness was asked what he meant
yesterday, by saying: 81 think the
prisoner has been playing a part in
court" and replied:
~ believe he has been feigning what
he believed to be insanity, not real in
sanity. believe he has been attempt
ing to give the impression in court that
he is insane, and with that idea he has
been acting part"
DR.. Randolph Barksdale, superin-
tendent of the Central lunatic asylum
near Richmond, Va, testified that
from his personal examination and OBJ
servation of the prisoner, he should
pronounce him sane.
DR.. John Cullendy, of Nashville,
supt. of the Tennessee state asylum,
had closely observed the prisoner, and
believed him perfectly sane.
After recess Scoville put hypotheti-
cal question which embraced the
clause, suppose the prisoner believed
himself to be a partner with Christ"
Judge Porter protested against the
question as being blasphemous, and it
would be disgrace to the court or the
Jurors to allow it to be entertained for
a moment. He also declared th.t the
time had come when in the name of
the American people, and in behalf of
the government, in federal court, he
felt it his duty to demand that the
prisoner be remanded to the dock.
Guiteau (spitefully) ooh, you big
mouthed Porter"
The court officials sitting behind the
prisoner, attempted to quiet him when
he whirled around and snarled at one
of them, "Will you mind your bust
ness, or I'll slap you in the mouth, you
fool you
The counsel then proceeded to speak
Judge Cox ordered the prisoner remov-
ed into the dock, which was done.
THIRTY THIRD DAY.
Despite the rain this morning the
court room was densely packed, and
hundreds were unable to gain admis-
sion.
Guiteau was taken at once to the
prisoners dock which is located about
% feet from the counsel, on the left of
the room.
1t was rumored this morning that
the jury, with one exception were sat
isfed OF the guilt and legal responsible
ty of the prisoner. The twelfth juror
il is said thinks Guiteau as "crazy as a
march hare"
Scoville desired to exhibit to Dr. Col
a of or nv
Guiteau some ten days since to Senator
Don Cameron.
acknowledgements from his place
in the dock, and shouting out In harsh
and strained tones-"Hold on, | want
to say something about the letter. |
protest against its being read here; it's
a private letter that | wished to send to
Cameron, ten days ago, asking him for
a loan of five hundred dollars. 1t was
an entirely private matter; / entrusted
my brother to give it to Senator Cam
eron, but he withheld it in a miserable,
mean way, and gave IT TO this man SEQ
vile. My brother had better go back
to Boston and try and make some
money and pay his debts. He has been
q perfect nuisance on this case ever
Since ne mas D6tH HGlt, uC civ w
vile have dragged themselves into this
case ia make notorlety at my expense.
Itepudiate them. Scoville you had
better 90 back to Chicago. You are
perfect jackass on this case, and won't
have you in it any longer"
Davidge objected to the letter, but
the court overruled him, and Scovllle
then read
Hoa. Don Cameron:
DEAR SIR am on trial for my life, and need
money. am a alwart of stawartsl and so are
YOU. You think good deal Of Gen. Arthur, and
SO DO l. Ny inspiration made him president, ana
am going to ask you to let me have 500. II l
ret eat of this will return it; If not, charge II
20 the stalwarts.
Yours. for our cause, and very cordially
CHAS. GUiTEAU.
In Court, Washington b. c. Dee. -.
T.. S Please give your check to my brother, }.
W. Guiteau. of Boston, and make It payanle 10
my order.
Signed - "
The prisoner commented: 81 don't