Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-01-26
THE CONVICTED ASSASSIN.
WHAT HE SAYS TO-DAY.
THE VERDICT A SURPRISE TO HIM, BUT he
Is HOPEFUL OF FINAL ACQUITTAL-
HIS FIRST STATEMENT IN JAIL.

HIS FIRST STATEMENT IN JAIL.
Guiteau was not allowed to see any visitors in
the early part OF to-day, and was kept In his single
cell. The jail officials who saw him found him up
early, and anxious for his breakfast, but when it
was brought to him he did not eat it till near noon.
He stated that he did not sleep well, but was then
feeling nicely. When asked about the result OF
the trial. he said that he was hopeful but the YER
diet was surprise to him.
'You did not expect" asked the guard, ga YER
dict of acquittal?"
"Ah. no." said Guiteau, ssbut did think the
jury would hang" He further said thit he was
hopeful OF new trial being granted either by
Judge Cox or the Court in General Term. He
OUT until some months hence, and before that time
they could raise the question of jurisdiction. He
was engaged most OF the morning in writing, and
1t was noticed by those who saw him that he had
lost some OF his egOtiStical manner and seemed
more polite than usual. In sneaktng to the guards
he addressed them with the title Mister.
To one OF them Gusteau said: 81 have no fears
OF hanging on the galOwS, for IL Judge Cox does
not give me new trial the court in banc will and
Guilty in convincing a jury that was insane and
not responsible when fired the shot"
In the absence OF Warden Crocker neither re-
porters nor Others were allowed to see him. While
the swarm OF newspaper men were waiting for
him they utilized the time by getting Dr.. McWil-
liams to vaccinate them-some OF them knowing
OF the three smallpox cases taken there yester-
day.
GUITEAU GOING TO HIRE NOTED LAWYERS.
He stated to guard that he would secure the
services of two or three lawyers OF note to argue
the case in the Court in General Term.
The Prisoner Interviewed.
About two O'Clock Gen. CrOcker arrived at the
jail. and admission to the cell was given several
reporters: Being asked how he rested, he replied:
81 IN had ID little headache yesterday, but am more
He replied: 81 was surprised at it, for thought
the jury would hang. l don't despair, however,
reporter remarked: "YOur brother John does
not seem 50 sangutne."
Guteau said: "Wel, John never has taken any
thlng put depressed looks at the case. He has all
''Will Mr.. Scoville argue the case in General
Term?"
The prisoner said: 81 will have some first-class
lawyers then to do certain work, don't agree
with Mr.. scoville's theory, but he has done the
best he could and he is not fully qualified to argue
the case there. OF course, he will assist"
viii Mr.. Merrick appear" was next asked, and
Guiteau replied, ~ do not know whether he will
In person. but he will be consulted. ] understand
that he has prepared an elaborate brief On the
question Of jurisdiction, and perhaps he will argue
At this point Guiteau's face showed some excite
ment, ana looking at a newspaper he asked:
what H-a XII Kind OF OF men n were on the Jury They
at each meal he said. DIS that the kind of
man to represent this great Christian nation?-
SfoS ana cigars. Gentlemen, you may Sly that
am well and In good spirits. This is about all
have to say today
THE MOTION FOR A Nxw TRIAL TO BE FILED sATUR-
Mr.. Scovlle had short conference with Judge
Cox this morning. Subsequently he stated to a
reporter OF THE STAR that he would prepare his
motion for new trial, and would probably file it
on Saturday.
Mr. Scoville called at the Jail at o'clock to-day,
but before calling on the prisoner spent some time
in consultation with the warden.
District Attorney COr7khin Com pl ina ents
the Jury.
District Attorney Corkhill was taking it easy in
his office this morning, enjoying a well-earned
leisure. "Theres one thing will say about the
result OF the trial." he remarked to STAR repor.
ter, land that Is, it is vindication OF the admin
istratiOn OF law in this District. never had such
fine jury. 1t was composed Of earnest, con-
scientious, determined men. Any suggestion that
that jury was tampered with is absurd You
could not have approached any member OF that
jury. AS matter OF fact, all the jurfes drawn by
Mr. Riggs-now dead-who was the commissioner
who selected the names OF these jurors, have been
exceptionally flne.'
THE EXECUTION MAY TAKE PLACE IN JULY.
The district attorney thinks that all motions can
be disposed Of so as to have the execution take
place early in July.
Mr.. Porter will leave for New York this evening.
REUNION OF THE JURORS
There was reunion OF the jurors in the mar
shais office at the City Hall this morning. They
came to draw their fees, and Deputy Williams and
his assistant were kept busy for some time.
BUSINESS LOSSES SUSTAINED BY JURYMEN
Many Of the jurymen by their long confinement
were subjected to positive Inconvenience and
losses in business, one In particular, commission
merchant, having lost s., ,000 in one case through
his inability to consult or advise with his
employees In certain matter, the details OF
which were known to himself alone.
WHAT THE JURY COST THE GOVERNMENT.
The cost to the government for board and main
tenance OF the jury has been $500, and for their
pay, 1.-TWO dollars per day for % days. 81. .752, an
aggregate OF $3.50 for the item OF Jury expenses
alone.
Dispatches Of COngratuIation.
District Attorney COrkhflI has received many
cOngratulatory messages. Among those received
this morning was one from j. L. Bennett, at Rock
ford. ILL.,, saying: ''The following resolution was
passed unanimously by the Department Encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army Of the Republic now in
session at Rockford: Reso,yed, That we tender
our profoundeSt thanks to the jury who tried the
murderer OF our beloved cOmrade. James A. Gar
field, for the just verdict SO promptly found"
Another from Washington, Pa, signed by the
students OF w. and j. college, said: "Cremating
as sentenced"
DIR. John P. Gray, the expert, sent the following
from Utica, NY: 81 congratulate you that after
six months of untold wearing, anxiety and re-
sponsibility you have vlndicated the law and Sc
cured just and righteous verdict. Judge Cox
gave noble charge"
THE DESERTED COURT ROOM TO-DAY.
The Criminal Court room this morning presented
an unusual appearance, and for the first time for
three months there was no crowd. There were
probably thirty or forty persons present, and
among them were Mr. j. w. Guiteau and several
members OF the jury, who called for their pay.
Judge Cox, with District Attorney COrkhill, came
In few minutes after 10 O'clock and the court was
opened and adjourned till IL O'Clock tomorrow.
Guiteau's First Statement.
THE STORY OF HIS LIFE AND CRIME As IMPARrED
TO ANOTHER PRISONER.
1t will be remembered that as soon as possible
after the assassin Guiteau fired the shots he was
taken to the Jail and was at once placed in CELL
short time after his commitment the jail officials
at the suggestion Of government officers isolated
him from the other prisoners About noon the
same day such disposition was made Of the other
prisoners that Guiteau was unable to have inter-
course with any OF them. In an adjoining cell to
that in which Guteau was first placed was pris-
oner convicted of murder, and before the assassin
was 'tiSolated" he made statement to this prtS-
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