Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-01-14

should subside. Some ene called ont: .He
has fainted" The court cfiey Dcf1mbted
back through ths apdience WITH . gi.ss o(
water in his hand. and - he neared the
scene inquired us it mani" and being
answered in the Affirmative, caused Uume
amusement b his business like dirsction
to bailiff 70 .q,;s ff4 &
sDrag Hin 0ut"
Guiteau called out: II think the most
sensible thing to do, your honor, would be
to let in little fresh air."
The suggestion was Immediately acted
upon, and Dayidse resumed his speech. In
ingly:
You are talking for money now"
Without noticing the interruption, Dav-
idge adyerted to the period Of two weeks
when "the prisoner was making DIP his
mind to commit the act"
az was praying to find out the Lords
will" broke in the prisoner.
Davidge (partially turning to the Judgcl:
'Let him 60 on; We will hang him upon
his own testimony" prediction, howev-
er, which appeared to have no terror for
Guiteau, for his interruptions became more
and more frequent Allusion being made
TO bis not paying his debts, he shouted:
du DetttI IuhH tllal NOIAuii, IA ShAt
particular; always pay my debts when j
have the money; he doesn't pay his when
be has money in his pocket" Reading
from the evidence, Davidge quoted from
Guiteau's own testimony this sentence:
II don't tell my business to everybody; !
keep
,a- ny Msuth Shut"
Guiteau retorted. That's true, except
here. have to open it pretty often, here, v
and in few minutes he shouted in loud
tones, confer not with flesh and blood /;
that was Paul's idea, and that's mine. ~
get my advice from the Deity, not froJ
flesh and blood. That's the way Paul S.
his work in, and that's the way did mir
The trouble with you, Davidge is that "
don't know anything about the Deity, y
knows about you, though, and you'll knUQ
something about Him when He gets you're
Down Below.
After disposing Of the insanity and In.
spiration theories, Dayidge continued:
There is not an element in this case that
can remove il from the category so careful
ly provided against in the courts. Here
was daring, audacious boy, who in the
Oneida community, gave way TO life of
lawleSs vice. Later, as n man. theocrat,
who would overturn all law and churches.
Later, when he boasted himself TO be OF
the firm of Jesus Christ & Company. you
see the legitimate outcome OF his wicked
egotism. and it is just rs legitimate aud log
ical TO find the true explanation OF this
crime in the same traits OF inordinate van
ity, q desire for noteriety, and reckless
egotism. AS conceive, the true and only
theory Of his crime is this: He conceived
the idea of this
Mou.trou. Crime.
believing others were rs wicked as himself,
and those who would be benefited by IL
would i'm some way, ihterpose 10 save him
from the damning consequences OF his
most heinous crime"
Guiteau continually interrupted with
constantly increasing exhibition OF ugly
temper. you'll get Deity down on you
for the way you are conducting this case,
he shouted, land he'll eternally damn you,
Dayidge."
Again he cried out: "The Attorney Gem
eral refused to have anything 10 do with
this case because he is Christian gentle
man. and he knew the Diety was on my
side"
His interruptions became so noisy,
Davidge paused for Il moment and said
Il trust, gentlemen, you will not draw any
inference from the fact that do not take
any occasion TO reply TO
Any OF These Fnlsehoods,
turning his head toward the prisoner, that
are being uttered here
"You tell the truth, and I'll let you
alone" snarlcd the prisoner
Davidge read, in detail, the evidence OK
Gen. Reynolds, during which he was con.
tinually interrupted by the prisoner, and
concluded his remarks with these words:
II promised you, gentlemen, ] would not
make u set speech, and in closing ] shall in
dulgci in no pcroration, except to say TO you
that your countrymen and
All Christendom
are waiting for your verdict. ] thank you,
gentlemen, for your attention"
Guitcau added "And thank you, Mr..
Davidgc. for your speech. IL was very
light one. hope Porter will give us as
light one, too. He had better see Presi.
dent Arthur before he commences.
wrote the Presinent about this matter q day
or two ago"
Col. Reed stated that he would prefer to
begin and end without break, and
thought he would finish all he desired 10
say by o'clock tomorrow.
Adjourned ill tomorrow.