Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-08
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CONTINUATION OF GUITEAU'S
TRIAL.
THE ARGUMENTS ON LEGAL
POINTS.
A PROPOSITION TO PURCHASE GuITEAU's
BODY.
Thirty Charges Against Six star
R%Outers.
THE SPRAcuE DIVORCE CASE
POSTPONED.

ease this morning Davidge opened with
an argument upon the legal points, and
was followed with the closest attention.
The jury were told by Judge Cox that
they might be excused for the day, but
they all preferred to remain and listen to
the argument. The prisoner assured
that he would not ask to take
any part in the legal argument, but should
insist upon making any comments he
deem necessary to set them right on
either side as the argument progressed.
Guiteau pretended to read his letters, but
in reality followed Davidge with the
attention. The few interruptions
he made we're u~nnoticed by counsel, save
when Guiteau called out: II did not know
the difference between right and wrong.
had no choice. II I had / would not
have done it,"
The first sensation OF the day was caused
by the reading of Judge Dayidge of New
York the charge to the jury in the Cole
man murder case. Judge Porter relieved
Davidge and read from newspaper slips.
Scoville, with some impotence, objected
to any more such dramatic efforts on the
part Of Porter, intended for effect upon
the jury. and insisted that he Porter
might as we'll read a stump spesch to the
jury; that Porter knew that it had no
bearing upon the case"
'Of course he knows it." shouted Quit
eau, ''and more than that, the jury de-
cided the case directly against the charge
of the Court"
- D-.- ..-.JI1I 4la ;,@;,.at,1n
and insisted that this farce which had so
long been enacted by counsel for defense
must now stop. II not rebuked by the
Court it would be by others. Judge Cox
ended the dispute by saying that the mat
ter read was undoubtedly authority. Its
applicability to this case could be com-
time. As Davidge resumed, Guiteau again
shouted: 81 want to get this thing right
the jury. Everyone knows all about
that Coleman case. The jury gave q YER
dict against that charge, and this prosecu-
ton know it WE'LL"
The effect was electrical when Davidge,
in the most deliberate and earnest man.
ner, said: 'fYour Honor, this man for
three weeks has been held mp to us as an
imbecile, and now listen to him. He not
only knows the difference between right
and wrong, but he understands fully the
of the case"
Characterization mania; that's my
I don't pretend I am insane now.
I've got as good q head as you or Porter,
Scoville is a fool, though I don't
repudiate him and his whole theory Of the
All I want is two hours before
that jury and I can settle this thing all
right.
The scene was a lively one for o few min
1tes. Judge Cox raped for order, and
'oon Guiteau subsidized. when Davidge con-
;inued without further interruption to the
md Of his argument,
1000 Offered for Guiteau's Body.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Scoville has re-
a boni fde proposition from a med
cal man for the body Of Guiteau. He
to pay 81, 1000 immediately on con-
that be can have the body as soon
s the law is executed, and he Ia to dispose
# 1t as he sees at, he agreeing to take his
hances Of waiting o month or 20 years. |
3uiteau seemed impressed by the PROPOSE
ion, but after rejecting he suggested: 81
ught to bring more than that. Perhaps
omebody will offer 50, 900, and then I can
'ay my debts, and II I get a new trial that
miserable Corkhill can't bring q lot OF
elbows just to swear how much I owe
Guiteau's brother yesterday had a con-
erence with him regarding the argrnent
0 the jury. Guiteau insists upon making
be closing speech in his own defense. He
avs he can't jeopardize his ease by letting
'coville have the last say. Guiteau 10
usy On his argument. He intimates that
% is pretty sure that he can get o new
rial, ii he should fail to be acquitted.
Warrants for the Star Reuters.
WASHINGTON, Jan. T.-District Attorney
and George Bliss, Special Assist
mt United States Attorney in the Star
cases, were closeted with Judge
nell in the Police Court yesterday in re-
to the fling Of papers against the
ar ties charged with Star Route frauds.
: was learned that the Government in
to proceed against the Star Reuters
y information, and that the information
ready to file, and will be fled in the
'olice Court; Judge Cox having ruled that
his Court was the place to file informa-
ion and not the Supreme Court. 1t was
that there are thirty charges
gainst six defendants, and that warrants
'ill be issued to-day if the Clerk gets
making them up in time.
what Mrs. seoviIle Thinks.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Mrs. Scoville, re-
erring to Warden Crocker's statement
hat Guiteau's sister is the only one who
eally cares what becomes Of him, writes:
Judging from 300 to 400 letters I have
pened since the Court closed ON Wednes-
lay, to say nothing OF newspapers sent
nth articles marked, / feel ure that q
'reat many people not only care what be-
ONES Of him, but have q decided desire
hat he shall have fair play"
Opposed to Natio nal Banks.
WAsHINoToN, Jan. 7.-Mr. Ford OF Mis-.
ouri, the leader OF the Greenbackers in
congress. says his party will oppose all
egislation for the continuance Of National
'anks. and that the Greenbackers will not
'nly fight against their charter but will
ntagonize funding legislation, believing
bonds should be paid at once in green.
,acks.
Smallpox in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. There were 11s fatal
Of smallpox during December in
chicago, and $40 deaths from other dis
asses. The death rate from smallpox has
decreased from IT'S In October to l18 In
December. There are ITO cases now in
he Smallpox Hospital.
The Burbrfdge Matter.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Z. = Congressman
Blackburn said las. night that he did not
propose to talk any more about the Bur.
fridge matter at present. He felt justified
n saying. however, that Burbridge was q
murderer during the war.
The Choice for U. q. senator.
JACKSON (Miss.), Jan. 7.-General W.
J. Fitzgerald Of vicksburg was declared
choice Of the Republicans and Inde-
In the Legislature for United
,tates Senator.