The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-02-04
GARFIELD's ASSASSIN.


The Convicted Murderer Taken to Jail
Amid the Jeers aud NelIs of an Excited
Crowd.
WASHINGTON, January q
After the jury had been out about twenty
minutes, recess was taken until 5:0oclock
Many Of the audience who Ia virtually been
imprisoned since 9:.O ia the morning, avaicd
themselves of the opportunity to obtain fresh
air and lunch. The prisoner, at his request,
had been allowed soon after the jury left the
courtroom, to retire 20 the little room he has
occupied since the trial begun rs a waiting
room during recess. Before leaving the court
room he cvnccd considerable nervousness,
but on getting away 90 comparative scclusion
his usual cOmpOsure and assurance soon re-
turned to him. He sent out for some apples
with which he treated his attendants, mean
while chatting familiariy and good-naturedy.
He was asked what he thought thu jury would
do, and replied: ~ think they will acquit me
or disagree, don't yout"
Within ten minutes after recess had been
taken the jury called to the iliiT in waiting
that they were ready with their verdict
They were informed that recess had beep
taken and Judge Cox had left the courtroom
So they remained in their room until the courS
reassemblel.
The rumor that the jury had az eed was
quickly spread from one to another, and the
excited crowd slrged back into the court
room, and anXioIsly awaited what all seemed
to expect, a verdict of guilty. The musty,
antique room is devoid of gas, and score or
moreof candles which had been placed upon the
desks of Judge, counsel and reporters i'm
parted a weird and fanciful unnatural as
pect to the grim old place. The shadows
thrown upon the dark background of the
walls seemed like fitting spccters to usher in
the somber procession of those who held in
their hands the destiny of human life
First came the prisoner, with a quick, nerv-
Gus step, and, as he seated himself III the dock,
perhaps for the last tine, the light of soli-
tary candle fell full upon his face, and dis
closed its more than usual pallor. Not a ire
NOR OF the limbs or movement of the muscles
OF the face was observable as he threw back
his'head and fixed his gaze upon the door
through which the jury were to enter.
Judge Cox soon afterward took his seat
The crier called "Order," and the jury, at
5:35, filed slowly into their seats. Every
sound was hushed save the voice OF the clerk
as he propounded to the foreman the usual in.
quiry: "Gentlemen of the jury have you
agreed upon a verdictW
Clear and distinct came the reply: ave
have"
"What is your verdict, guilty or not guilty."
With equal distinctness came the reply:
Guilty as indicted" '.I.
Then the pent-up feelings of the crowd
found expression in uproarous delnoustra-
tions of applause and approval
"Order, "order,n shouted the bailiR
Mr.. Scoyille and counsel for the prosecution
were simultaneously upon their feet. Mr..
Scoyille attempted to address the Court, but
the District-Attorney shouted: ''Wat tn We
have the verdict complete and in due form Of
Jaw"
Order was at length restored, and the clerk,
again addressing the jury, said:
" Your foreman says: Guilty, as indicted
so say we all Of usP " "We do" all re-
sponded. ....,- ........
Another demonstration Of approval follow
ed this announcement, but not so prolonged
as the first. Mr. Scoville demanded poll of
the jury, which was granted, and each Juror
was called by name, and each, in a firm voice,
promptly responded: GUILTY. As the last
name was called, the prisoner shrieked
MY blood will be upon the heads of that
jury. Don't you forget it."
Mr.. Scoyille again addressed the Court, say
ing: Your Honor, l do not desire to forfeit
any right may have under the law AZ prac-
lice in this District. If there is anything that
| ought to do now to save those rights, would
be indebted to your Honor to indicate it tomel
Judge Cox, in replyiassured him he she uld
have every opportunity, shat the charge would
be furnished him in print tomorrow, and he
would be accorded all the time allowed by law
in which to file his exception, and that lie
would also be entitled to four days witau
which to move arrest Of judgment
Guteau, who, from the moment Judge Coz
began delivering his charge, had dropped
completely his air of hippant arrogance, and
sat with rigid features and compressed lips,
called out in tones of desperation: "God will
avenge this outrage"
Judge Cox then turned to the Jury and SAID:
"Gentlemen of the jury: / cannot express
too many thanks for the manner in which YOU
have discharged your duty. You have riCl iy
merited the thanks of your countrymen, ana
feel assured you will take with you to your
homes the approval of your consciences. With
thanks, gentlemen of the jury, dismiss you"
With this announcement the court was de-
clared adjourned. And now the famous trial,
which has absorbed public interest and atteu-
ton for more than ten weeks, was ended.
The crowd quickly left the courtroom, and
the prisoner, gesticulating with his manacled
hands, was led out. As he passed the report
ers' table he leaned over and called out to an
acquaintance ''The court in banc will re-
verse this business"
His appearance was that of a man deeply
moved with indignation at some outrage OF
indignity which had been put upon him. As
he was being put in the van the crowd of neu
and boys yelled and shouted themselves
hoarse in mockery of the prisoners boast:
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