Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1881, Page 1

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This morning the first sign of activity in the trial was a processton that slowly wended Its way across the open space at 6th street and Louisiana avenue. It was composed of the nine jurors so far obtained in the case,who were belng marshaled forth by the bailiffs for a morning walk. It ts the policy of the court to keep jurfes in good health, so the “luckless nine,” as they were called about the court rocm, were led out in the bracing airand took a roundabout reute from thelr head= quarters, the National Hotei, to the court house. THE PRISONER BROUGHT TO THE COURT-HOUSE. The van t the Jail at 8:10 q’elock this morn- ing and within afew minutes Guiteau, looking quite fresh, was brought out to the rotunda of the prison, where Perry H. Carson, the oflcer of the van, was Waiting for him with a pair of handcuffs. Gulteau looked at them, and seeing that they were rather tarnished said to Carson, “I want a brighter ir, thes too old; don’t for rin the morning.” d Guiteau walked quittly to the van s ; he vehicle arrived at the City all by 9:15 o'clock and Guiteau, without any c fusion or excitement, was at once shown to the marshal’s private office, where he remained until his presence was required in court. COURT-ROOM SCENES THIS MORNING. ‘The court room was kept closed to the general Public as usual until 10 o'clock, when there was a Tush through the doors. Before the doors were opened for general admission, however, a large number of ladies and gentlemen who had assem- bled about the marshal’s office were shown in, and 3 within the bar. ‘The nine jurymen, having finished their morning stroll, came into the court room about a quarter to 10 o'clock. The Work of seating the crowd, which soon afterward Poured in, upon the board: platform, was supel ended by Deputy Williams, assistance from Perry Carson, Policeman Cunn! hum, and others. ‘There seemed to be no diininu- Uon in the crowd that besleged the door for admit- tance. roville and Mr. John W. Guiteau were the to bringdown son. promised Mr. § first_persons iminediately interested in the trial, except the Jurymen, who arrived in the court room Mr. Guiteait put and proceeded to look over his letters, ville began to con over his note book. ¢ arrived, the prosecuting offi? at the Was Occupled by a stran- THE PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY. The court was called to order at 10:05 o'clock. When the roll of jurors had been called, Guiteau Was brought in and placed in his usual seat. During the calling of talesmen and other prelim!- naries, Guiteau settled himself back in an easy position tn his chair and looked over a newspaper. He appeared to be the most unconcerned man In the court room. At a quarter past ten the first ten talesmen were sworn, Edward C. Gill was the first called to the box. He had, he fixed and dectled opinion and did not believé there could be brought evidence enough to change ft. Set aside. John W. Colfins md also had a fixed and un- changeable opinion and was st aside. Mr. Davidge suggested here that the judge should again repeat his instructions to the regular panel. Judge Cox thereupon repeated in sub- stance the remarks he made on the first day, as to the qualifications of a juror. A TALESMAN WITHOUT AN OPINION, BUT MR. SCO- VILLE DOES NOT WANT HIM AS A JUROR. George Thomas, laborer in a stove store, was then culled. He had not formed a decided opinion and had no scruples in relation to capital punish- ent. Mr. Thomas was turned over to Mr. Sco- Ville for examination. He said he had not read about the case, because he could not read. He had held no conversation about the case with any- one. “E think,” sald Mr. Scoville, “that that is the kind of a juror the law contemplates, but we don’t want him.” A preemptory challenge by the defen-e Was thereupon entered, Allison Nailor, jr., had forimed a decided opinion, think, under the circumstances, that e could render an impartial verdict. Set ‘ Ezra A. Mars! Was called, and said his healt's Was such that he could not sit’on a jury for half an hour. aged. A BARBER WHO HAD “ EXPR TIMES.” Samuel H. Williams, calored, had expressed him- self several Umes. He thought he could tmpar- tially try the ease, and had no scruples in refer- ence to capital punishment. He was examined by Mr. Scoville. He first expressed the opinion that it wasa terrible affair on the morning of the shoot- fog. ;, Have you expressed your opinion frequently 2” asked Mr. Scoville, es, Sir. My business brings me in contact with persons of Varlous opinions, and my opinion has been (requent! ed. 1 am’a barber.” “You have not been backward in expressing your opinion?” “1 can'tsay Thave, str.” He thought tt would hot require much evidence to change his opinion. ‘na juror on a murder trial. verdict of acquittal or conviction?” a disagreement.” How long were you on the jury?” “Ten days.” “1 mean how long were you in deliberation?” “Three days.” He $ifd he was not a member of a secret society; was not a member of any church, but a regular attendant; had never had a law suit? had never seen the prisoner before; had no ac. quaintance with persons referred to in the news- pers as knowing Gulteau; was on the grand jury about three years ago.” Mr. Williams was challenged by the defence. Leon Schell, the next talesman examined, had formed a decided opinion, and was set aside. J.T. Varnell had formed an opinion that would prevent bin from serving as an impartial Juror. v THE TENTH JUROR. ‘Wm. H. Brawner had formed an opinion which Wis not “fixed,” and thought he could weigh the evidence impartially. He had no scruples regard- ing capital punishment. He was turned over to Mr. Scoville, and put through the usual catechism. He had made up his mind as to the tdent ty of the person when he read the printed accounts of the assassination. “Did any question ever enter your mind as to the man's sanity?” asked Mr. Scoville, “Yes sir.” “Did that question rise in your mind as soon as you heard of 112” » sir. “Did anyone suggest the question to you?” “No sir. Idrew my own conclusion from what Tread.” “He said he was not an infidel in_ his beliet never been, though he was not a mem- ber of the ch; was nota member of any secret order: hi r. Davidge, but none of the prosecuting attorneys had ever been employed by im. He had his opinion regarding spiritualism. “Have you been, or arg you a spiritualist?” “No, sir; not In the sense that you mean. Imay ED HIMSELF SEVERAL Hemet 5 is a) AY or CHRISTMAS CARDS AND FANCY HOLIDAY GOODS oN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1881. ‘The public are cordially invited to’examine them. ‘Boxer I have ever had | have just opened sind ve Bow offer for wale. Children's Books, ven Jad handsomely ‘andat man paver covers ‘uate H. MORRISON, \w BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, enue northwest. FURS. SEAL SACQUES, FUR-LINED WRAPS. have been spiritual in other ways.” He said he had seen cases Of insanity but never studied the subject or made 1 a inatter of conversation. He had, probably, he said, expressed Ingdnity on religious subjects, baits wie oe “As ‘a matter of delusion with ” Mr. Scoville, “have you ever had ceation’ tee, ethos orc” ruled atic taieann ere are,” n, “various Kinds of delusions, optical delusions gna mental delusions. Now, which do you mean 2” “I mean,” said Mr. Scoville, “the broad question of delusion in general.” “Thave known,” said Mr. Brawner, « suffer with opticaldelusions. Ihave with them myself.’ Mr. Scoville questioned him closely on the sub- Ject of insanity, He said he believed that peopie Were Insane oftea on one subject and rational on ers. “We will take this juror,” said Mr. Scoville. ‘The government signified a and Mr. Braw- ner Was sworn, the tenth Juror accepted. EXCUSED AND SET ASIDE. - to Mr. 8. R. Burche, a government clerk, was ex- cused from the panel. ‘Ten more talesmen were sworn. Wm. A. Fen- wick, George H. Trunnell, R. K. Helphenstine and Gustave Lansburgh had formed and expressed such opinions that they could not, they thought, same table with | A SUGGESTION FROM MR. SCOVILLE. Mr. Scoville here suggested that the questioning might be prosecuted a little further. They wanted to get good men, ever if they had formed an opinion. He thought that perhaps the disinclina on to serve on the jury might Drompt the tales men to some extent, though he did not like to charge that upon any'gentleman. MORE DECIDED OPINIONS. Mr. Geo. T. Keene was then called. He had a decided opinion. “Nothing under the sun,”-he sald, “would change it.” “Does that satisfy you, Mr. Scoville?” asked the judge, archly. Mr. Scoville nodded his head, and the juror was set aside, Messrs. John Cammack and Adam Gaddis had forme decided opinions and were set aside. John A. Moss was declared disqualified because there is another man of the same name in the Dis- trlet. Samuel Kerr knew that there was nothing that could change his opinion. 5 CHALLENGED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Mr. T. H. Barron, contractor and builder, was not too “fixed” in his opinions, and had no con- scientious scruples against the infliction of capital punishment. Turned over to Mr. Scoville. He had not formed any opinion. He had read very little about tt; did not take a paper; never formed opinions till he heard both sides; was not a Mason; used to be an Odd Fellow, but dropped that, a5 he believed it to be the duty of the citizen to help everybody; Was not an jufidel; had never seen the prisoner; had no feeling in hig heart; had never “litigated” much. . “lave you ever employed any‘of these gentle- men?” asked Mr. Scoville, referring to the prose- cuting lawyers. ‘*¥es, sir. In early life brother Davidge was my first attorney.” “Was it your experience with Mr. Davidge that deterred You afterwards from going to law?” asked Mr. Be ‘oville. “Yes, sir.” Here there was a burst of laughter at the ex- Davidge, and in the contuston that ron sawthat: he had made a mis- ued by saying that he considered a Mvh-tainded gentleman. It was € with the law, and not with Mr. prejudiced hin’ against legal pro- Nad had “some experience witht In- Scoville asked 1f his wife was living. sir,” replied the juror, “what ts leit of her.” Me. Scofilie suid he would accept the juror, but the government Immediately challenged him. : MORE REJECTED TALESMEN. Charles F. Murray, colored, had not formed an opinion that would disqualify him, and was turned over to Mr. Scoville. He had not made up his mind for three or four weeks after the shooting; At was his custom not to make up his mind at the first instance. Do you think,” asked Mr. Scoville, “that it would require three or four Weeks for you to n up your ind on this case after hearing the evidence?” “Yes, sir” “I don't think,” sald Mr. Scoville to the court, that we want the Juror; he might delay us too long.” $0 a peremptory challenge by the defence was entered. ‘Ten more talesmen were here sworn. Mr. John Sherman hai formed a very dectted opinion, but would try to do his duty conscien- tiously Ir accepted. Mr. Scoville catechised the juror. His opinion, herman sald, had been formed from what he he had thought of the question of insanity dice was decidedly against the man. Mr. rman Was set aside. Hail, acolored man of clerleal appear- ance, attired in a glossy black coat and white tle, had hot formed a “too decided” opinion, but was Opposed to capital punishment. Set aside. Louis Hellburn had formed such a decided opin fon that he did not believe any evidence that could be offered would overcome it. Set aside. Lewis J. Davis had formed a very decided opin- fon regarding the prisoner's guilt. “Such,” asked the fudge, “that would disqualify you from acting as dn impartial juror?” “I would not,” sud Mr. Davis, “like tosay that, but Tam not an imparthil juror now.” Upon examination by Mr. Scoville, Mr. Davis sald it would require considerable evidence to change his preconceived opinions. Set aside. Joshua Chirk was opposed to capital puntsh- ment. Set aside. MR. SCOVILLE'S TENTH CHALLENGE—REASON, THE MAN CANNOT READ. E John Hughes, colored, had not formed a decided opinion, because, he sald, he was not here at the time thé snooting occurred. Had not formed any opinion, and had no seruplés against the infliction of capital punishment. ‘The juror was turned over to Mr. Scoville. He was absent at the Washington Grove camp ground when the shooting happened. yr_iiid you read about tin the newspapers?” asked r. Scoville, “don’t tike any account of the newspapers,” replied the juror, “I don’t read them.” “Can you read them?” asked Mr. Scoville, tage, that ceedings. He He was challenged by the defence, making the tenth time the desense had exercised tht right. FIXED OPINIONS. J. G. Weaver had formed “an opinion which had been very decided from the first moment.” He did not believe any evidence would change it Set aside. @Enoch Edmonson did not think there was any tortiire too great for the detendant. Set aside. A. Caywood and J. W. Jett were disqualitied, “tixed opinions. nore talesmen Were colled up to the boxand sworn. Jacob Bool had expressed a <lecided opin- ton, which notalng would change but the rope. Set Franels Hall, colored, had formed a decided and fixed opinion’ “directly the President was shot.” rat ‘Owen O'Hare had a decided opinion. Set aside. THE ELEVENTH JUROR SWORN. Thomas Heintfme had formed an opinion on per reports;thought he could be impartial; had no scruples in reference tocapttal_punish- urned over to Mr. Scoville. Mr. Heinline any time changed his opinion. er a religious Deliever in news: reports,” sald the Juror. _ ‘The pap: ht, wl agreed fn respect to this case. The matter of the insanity or sanity of the accused had not entered his mind. “Ii that defense wus set up,” asked Mr. Scoville, (do you think you could give a fair consideration toi” think I could, sir.” “You have no ‘prejudice against such a de- fence?” “No, sir.” “Have you ever,” asked Mr. Scoville, “joined an organization to lyneh the prisoner?” “Oh no, sir; Lam not one of that kind.” He had read about persons alleged to be sworn to lynch Gutteau, but took no stock in them. He was an American citizen, and did not belleve in such pro- ceedings. He was not an infidel; was aman ot famliy; had ‘served as a juryman in the Emery murder trial, which resulted in acquittal; he had visited an ihsane asylum and observed.‘the in- mates; had been an ofiicer during the war, but never held any other government office. The juror accepted and sworn, making the 11th juror ob- ined. Mr. V. Randall was called and claimed exemp- tion on the ground of being a citizen of Maryland. He had resided here, he said, three years, and did not hold government office. ’ He was excused. John H. Glick did not think there was enough evidence to change his opinion. Set, aside. CHALLENGED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Chas. A. Payne, boot and shoe dealer, had formed an opinion from newspapers, but would like to “get off.” The court would not let him go, but turned him over to Mr. Scoville. He had not, he sald, formed a decided opinion at any time; his opinion had changed upon reading different ree ports; had not believed the newspaper reports Im- plicitly; had not been forward in expressing his opinion; had ‘Tue Stan and Baltmore Suns yaS a man of family; Was not an infidel; was a member Of a secret organization, but was nota Mason; was a juryman on a murder trial in June, Jury had disagreed; had thought of the question ‘of insanity in connection with this case several times; had visited the Insane Asylum to see a lady friend there. “What was the character of her malady,” asked Mr. Scoville. “Was it delusion or total insanity?” “It was, I think, delusion,” replied the juror. He had never beiore seen the prisoner; had never pro- or been asked to join an ‘organization to neh the prisoner; Was not a spiritualist, had never had any business relations with the lawyers on the side oi the prosecution. Had never made any studies of diseases of the mind. Here Mr. Scovilleconsulted briefly with the assassin and his brother, and Mr. Robinson. He then annofficed that the defence would accept the juror. The gov- ernment, however, interposed a challenge, John was excused, being over sixty- ‘He was a bar-tender, he said. “What fs your objection,” asked Mr. Scoville, “to serving on this jury?” “Well, str, 10° too confining.” ‘He had heard the | matter talked over he said; he had not pane his opinion any. The questfon as to whether the prisoner was crazy or notbad come up into his m “Do you now consider,” asked Mr. Scoville, “that {f a person was to some extent insane, {t would ex- cuse him from the responsibility of an act?” “Well sir,” replied the Juror, “I never saw the prisoner before. I would like to converse with himand see him before I answered that directly.” He said he could he thought give fair consideration to evidence referring to insanity; he had no preju- dice against what was called the“insanity dodge.” He had visited the insane asylum. The juror begged to be excused, and Mr. Scoville after con- sulting his associate, challenged him so as to grutity his desire, James Compton said he had such a conviction in reference to the responsibility of insane persons, that it would disqalify him; set aside. Ten additional talesmen were sworn. EXCUSED OR SBT ASIDE. George E. Emmons was excused, being a member of the bar. Barrett Hall was over sixty-five, and therefore excused. Fred C. Revells, jr., colored, had formed an opin- fon, but thought he could serve impartially. : He was turned over to Mr. Scoville. He said he was 24 years of age; had attended the colored high school in this city; had learned the trade of photographer in New York; was at present assst- ng his father, who was deputy marshal at the Police Court; had heard the discussed often; had made ‘up his mind on the day of the shooting, and had not pid much attention to the subject since then; had first seen the prisoncr on the day he was arraigned in the Criminal Court. (ME. ‘Scoville sat down to consult with bis asso- clate. Mr. Robinson, rising, called the court’s attention to the fact that this’ man was employed about prisone: ‘The court held as he was not employed by the government he was not disqualified on that ac- count. He was challenged by the defence. . D. Singleton and Edward F. Davis had formed fixed opinions and were excused. ED BY THE GOVERNMENT. shad formed and expressed an st, but had changed his views; he thought he could welgh the evidence impartially. He was examined by Mr. Scoville. He had visited the Insane asyluin 22 years ago and met an old friend whom he knew; had served on a coroner's jury in the case of ‘the murder of John McCarthy. ‘The man, he sald, was acquitted in court by a packed jury. He hid seen, he sald, a great many juries in the District that he thought were packed. He was neither an infidel nor a spiritualist; was not a Mason, but was a member Of a secret temperance order and a beneficial society; had never discussed the question of in- sanity much; believed people were made tnsane by liquor; he could give, he thought, fair consid- eration to the defence of insanity; he had changed is opinion, he sald, considerably. “From what?” asked Mr. Scoville, “From what You read In the papers?” “No sir. What I read on the windows—what ars suid.” Mr, Scoville said he would accept the juror. “Wait a moment;” sald the district attorney. “What did you say made you change your opinion?” Vell from what little Tread in the papers and at LOWS.” v Kked the district attorney, “the “Yes sin? “Then you may be excused.” This exhausted the government's five challenzes. At this point anther devoted “ten” was sum- moned up to the bar. HL. Kengla had ‘a fixed opinton, and was set aside. Win. Dickson had formed a rather decided opin- ton on the admissions and Itters of the prisoner; he did not th any evidence could change the | opinion he had formed. Set ashe. THE JURY COMPLETE. Joseph Prather had a certain amount of preju- dice, but felt that he could give the accused a fair trial; had no conscientious scruples on the subject ul punishment, He was turned over to Mr. tld he had not changed his opinion ;had never considered the accused insane: hid scarcely given the question a thougit; he could, he thought, wive a fair consider.tion to evidence touching insanity; had visited St. El h insane asylum; had never talked with any selentitic gentleman on the subject of insunity, nor studied the question in any way; was not’a member of a secret order; called himself a Christian; he declined to sy | whether he had any insanity in his own family; saw U risoner for the first time this morning; knew some of the gentleien connected with the prosecution, but had never had legal business with a. “We will take this gentleman,” sald Mr. Scovitle, and Mr. Prather was sworn, making tae twelfth juror. 2oiilen the eunounccment wae made tnere waste buzz allover the court room, the feeling of sus- pense having been relieved. ‘The crier had to c the spectators to order. The district attorney, leaving his. seat, held a Whispered consuit ition with tue judge as to the program. It was then twenty minttes to 1o’clock, and there was some uoubt as to Whether the cas¢ should proceed. THE JURY AS COMPLETED to-day fs compose. of John P. Hainiln, restaurant keeper; Fred, W. Brandenburg, elg ir dealer; Henry J. Bricht, retired mere Charies J. Stewart, merc Thomas H. Langley, groce Michael Sheshan, grocer; Samuel F. Hobbs, pl Geonge W. G.tes, machinist; Ralph Wormley, laborer; ‘Win. H. Brawner, groce ‘Thomas Heiniine, machinist; Joseph Prather, commission merchant, A LULL IN THE PROCEEDINGS. Mr. Corkhill, after his consultation with the Judge, retired from the room wita Deputy Marshal Williams, and there was a temporary suspension of business. Guiteau improved the opportunity to look over some manuscript, of which he seems always to have a vast supply. When the district, attorney returned, minutes to one o'clock, he had a mysterious con ference with Judge Borter. Mr. Corkhill then arose and asked the court to take a recess for huli an hour. To this the court assented, and at 12:52 a recess was taken. Another Scene with Guitean. HE SENDS OUT AN Cola lias THE LEGAL PROFES- SION. When Guiteau appeared tn court, he had a number of newspapers in his hand, and, taking his seat called his brother’s attention to one of them. He also had about four pages of letter paper, which, It was understood, contained an address to the legal profession of the country on the case, and he desired to give it out for publication. Mr. Scoville, after reading {t, endeavored to have him give up the idea, but he appeared firm in his de- termination to have his own way. Mr, Scoville Decoming interested in the selection of a Jury, the brother Of the prisoner, Mr. J. Wilson Guiteau, urged the prisoner to retain the paper, when thé latter became quite excited, and, slipping the table, in a loud whisper, sof: “1 demand that this paper go out to the jc._Tt ts my right, and Tintend it shall go to the public.” Guiteau then took pen and paper, and remarked to one of the officers: “I will give 'a out,” and went to work, In about ten minutes aster bis brother had ‘whispered to him for some little time, he laid down at ten his pen, and became interested in the proceeaings, Subseqliently he tore up some of the paper, aiid ut the pieces in his pockt Pinir. J. Wilson Guitext, in response to Guiteau's appeals for something to go cut, prepared the fol- lowing, which was 1urnished the press: “TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION OF AMERICA:” “I am on trial for my life, L1ormerly practiced law in New York and Chicago, and I purpose to take an active part in my defence, as I know more about my inspiration and views in this case than any one. My brother-in-law, George Scoville, esq. is my only counsel, and I hereby appeal tothe legal Profession of America for aid. I want two or three ‘lass criminal lawyers toassixt in my defence. Texpect to have money shortly 80 I can Ishall get it partly trom the fettlement of an old terion ech Po fro ence. wi lished in the New York Herat ran -ald, October 6th, and my speech, published November’ 15th esterday Any well known lawyer of criminal capact i ted assist In my defence, will ap without delay to Scoville, Washington, D. C. It for any reason an application be refused the name will be withheld from the public. om eee eerie, ee ‘In court, Washington, ber 16, 1881.’ | _ INCIDENTS DURING THR RECESS. About three-fourths of the spectators left the court-room the recess, while the rest re- mained in order to keep their seats. Guiteau was taken to the room upstairs, where he talked with 0 omnes them. further di COMPETENCY OF ONE OF THE ACCEPTED JURORS. Ralph Wormley, the only colored man on the jury. Wormley stated in his examination that he was employed temporarily as a laborer in the Penston Office, and the question that occurred to the government was whether he was not disquall- fled. GUITEAU HUNGRY. Guiteau, soon after being taken to his strong Toom, complained that he was hungry, not having eaten since early morning, and an officer was sent out to get him someting to eat. During the recess, several ladies who had se- cured eligible seats in the morning produced lunch baskets and organized little picnic parties in different parts of the room. Before the court reassembied all of those who had gone out had Te- turned, and apparently many newcomers squeezed through the doors with then. The Afternoon Session. The court did not reassemble till 1:35 p. m. Mean- while, there was considerable gossip over what was causing the delay. When Guiteau was brougt {nto court he still clung, with his manacled hands. to his newspapers. ‘The mysterious whispering among the lawyers for the prosecution was Te- sumed as s00n as the court was rapped to order. THE JURY SWORN AS A WHOLE. District Attorney Corkhill rising, asked that the oath be administered to the jury asa whole in this case. By the direction of the court thts cer- emony was performed. The district attorney said Ithad been customary, in cases of this kind, to allow the jury the first'day to arrange their busi- ness In view of this, he would like to have the court adjourn, REMARKS OF MR. SCOVILLE ON THE PAPERS GIVEN OUT BY GUITEAC, ETC. Mr. Scoville, arising here, said that he did not Propose to make opposition to what Mr. Corklit!l sald. When this trial commenced, or rather be- fore it commenced, he sald several reporters called upga him. He had given them, as was his cus. tom, such {tems as he had in his possession, ans told them that after the trial commenced he could give them no more information, There was a paper, he continued, obtiined from the prisoner” “which = was published on the first day of the trial without the knowledge or consent of his counsel. ‘To-day he understood another paper had gone out without his conse It was presented to him by the prisoner, asking him to endorse it, which Ne had refused to do. He wanted the pubile to understand that th gone out without his consent, asit character that it might have a hurttul 4n certain quarters,which he would greatly regret. He had this morning received two letters trom gentlemen not living here, offering their services as counsel, and this thing ‘mizht get to their ey He reiterated that he wanted the public toun- derstand that nothing of this kind went out with his consent. Speech by Guiteau. Guiteau here rising pressed away the hands of the officers who attempted: to restrain him and sald: “Idesire to he heard. I appear here in a dus caparity—fir-t as prisoner and second as ¢ and I want to the final siy in this Y el, the court can to the legal protes-ton, responses to it. I want it understood that Lappear here partly as my own counsel and til request counsel, I propose to deie: self.” This speech was delivered with great emphasis and much gesticulation. ADJOURNMENT, ‘The court then, at 1:45 p.m., adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. The prisoner at once turned angrily to Mr. Scoville to reproac what heh 8, however, hurried off by the officers. Col. Corkhill dentes that the incomj juror Wormley was under discussion during the noon recess, HOOTING AT GUITEAU AS HE LEAVES THE COURT HOUSE. The van was ready at Ae front of the City Tall mney of the almost as son as the court adjourned. The officers | took Guiteau ovt this time throurh one of the cor. rifors In the basement, thereby eluding the loungers up stairs. There was a lirge crowd out- side, however, Which gratifled Itself by hooting and yelling at the prisoner as he was hurried into the van, WITNESSES FOR DEFENCE 8UBP@:NAED. The subpe@naes for the following witnesses for the defence have been returned:—Tnomas North, of Chicago, IL; Thomsen Wilcoxon, Mathew M: vin, and Maria Guiteau, of Freeport, IIL; and Rev. H. N. Benton, of Sycamore, Ii. The Jurors Chosen To-day. Mr. W. H. Brawner, who was accepted this morning as the tenth juror, resides on New York avenue, near 9th street, a well-known citizen, and connected with the grocery house of John H. Semmes & Co., corner of 9th strect and Loutstina avenue, * ‘Thomas Heintine, the eleventh juror chosen, 13 of the old East Washington fmily of that name 45 sbout 45 years of a’ and aman of family, r= siting opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall on the Nivy Yord. He 4 by trade an engineer anil machinist having Je.rned the trade in the navy yard, an during the war a volunteer engineer in the navy, and {8 now employed in the ordnance department of the navy yard asa brass finish ‘The twelfth and last furor, Mer was formerly a leading butcher ¢ Northern mi ceteand 1§ now iN Ditst Joseph Prather, the Center and 33 at Lontstana ave- street as a commission merchant. He resides on M street, between 4th and Sta streets northwest. TRIAL Nores. Mr. Cor'shill will open the case for the covern- ment. Secretary Blaine will be the first witness examined. The fact that the court was enabled to obtain five jurors out of the regular panel of twenty-sb been a subject of remark, for it he ul that by the most Itheral ruling 2 nWlifications,not more than one or two could hi been obtained. Itshonld be borne in mind, how- ever, that these jurors have been in attendan.e unon thecourt during the June term, whic convened on the first’ Monday in June last, the tine of the homicide they knew thet the form- ing of deliberute opinions on the ease would in- capacitate them from Jury service on tt, It was suggested by one man at the court house that there were men who would like to sit ca this jury, in or- der that their names mizht go down In history. A man who had been a juror asked the suggestor:— “Were you ever on a jury whire murder was the charge?” ‘The answer being experienced juror remarked, a murler trial you wouldn't care much about the Listory. It is a terrible tear on a man’s mind, and a fearful responsibility, One such trial will be enough.” It is understood that Mr. Davidge ts Investigat- ing the law respecting jurisdiction, and will speak for the government if that point Is raised, ‘The ex:mination of jurors s conducted by Mr. Scoville almost altogether. Mr. Davidge occasionally pro- tests against a question as not proper, and District Attorney Corkhill always announces’ the decision of the government respecting the jurors. Mr. Rob- inson “now and then asks « question. Judge Porter has not yet addressed the court in any way. Prot. Gray, of New York, was the,gentleman who occupied the expert’s seat to-day. Mr. Scoville’s rare discrimination In the selection of jurors was generaily complimented by members ey Smith, who sits with the prosecuting Mr. . who it Says, especially officers, appears, as Judge Porter to represent the Attorncy General. Nearly every talesman examined by Mr. Scoville was asked whether he was @ Mason, and no Mason got upon the Jury. ‘The fact of President’ Gar. eld’s connection with the Masonic order was the motive of these questions. ee Mason GEorGe W. CoLuist, U.S.M.C., has been @etached from the murine barracks at League Islnd, and ordered to assume command of the marinés stationed in this city on the 2ist. Col, Thos. Y. Fieids, U.8.M.C., is ordered to command the marines at League Isiand, AN ASSESSMENT ON THE SHAREHOLDERS.—Control- ler Knox to-day ordered an assessment of 100 per t upon the shareholders of the Mechanics’ Nu- tional Bank of Newark, N. J., Which tecently fall ‘THe PRESIDENT’S CALLERS TO-DAY.—There were quite a number of callers upon the President to- day. Among them were ex-Secretary Evarts, ex- Postinaster General Creswell, Chauncey I. a of St Louis: Judge Robertson and W. E. Ke berg, of Troy, N. Y.; 8. Melton, United States dis- trict attorney’ for South Carolina; Solicitor Gen- eral Phillips, Judge Freeman, of the Post Office department; Senator Cal! and oy sentatives Haskell, Cornel, Page, Dezendurt, gieton, of Tilinois, and Urner, port to-day to the effect that_the President. has See ie semen ee ‘the Cabinet, and that Hon. Emory Storrs come in yy phim for | ts, ond subs*quentiy in the Rigzs | Telegrams to The Star. IMPORTANT ARRES DEATH OF A PROMINENT ODD FELLOW. EFFORTS TO STOP > THE PRIZE FIGHT. eee Important Arrest in Baltimore. J. W. LANAHAN, SON OF A WELL-KNOWN MINISTER, IN CUSTODY ON A CHARGE OF MATL ROBBERY, Special dispatch to Tur, Batimork, November 16.—This morning, at 3 o'clock, John W. Lanahan, son of the Re ahan, of this city, late VENING STAR: of Washington, the post oftice here, was arrested by Special Agent Wm. T. Henderson for embez/ling money from the United States mails. For some arious money _pacl from the mails, ble in the post of all the exertion of has so ter escaped det at s shortly vere now on th ahan Ww: UnUl 7 ts mornin ing saloon on Nort of which dollar bills, he iowed, promptly arrested him, to his great ¢ He was locked in the middle police lock, When he was taken be- oncr Rogers, Who cominitted hit in sternation. Station until ten 0% fe pam; lefault OF $5 he eulprit’s this city, are terribly ex are doing their be 000 Tor i resorted to. A sining two one d 1 josely Watche: tions were’ found de SI Ing he lett the post office and went to. a he presented mily, wh time past wes have bean erab 6 lar marked notes wa y found missing. Sure that ht track, the Various én nds such letters expecially young on duty from 11 last mi ortly before 8 this morn- ‘hor ¥ street for _a drink, in pay one of the ‘marked detective who had fol- hi ring on t Te SOW » 234 Instant. Mo known in atten, ahan has many iriends, and will doubtless get ball ——— Death of James Ridgely. GRAND SECRETARY OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE 1.0.0. F Bavtrwore, at his residence, in this city, m., in his 75th year. Sl been gra’ of the G Lodge of About two 0 he sis, from which he only the past two years has annual sessions of the ortant work Was the “History 0 Peliows ity of the ip,"compiled a nd Lodge. ly held varlous offices of public trust. For twe cortesponding and recor November 16.—James L. Ridgely died o'eloc this a. nce Was Stricken with para partlally recovered, and for been unable to attend the rand Lodge. Hts Last im- Amerie: nd edited under the anthor- During his life Mr. Rid: Years he was register of wills of Baltimore county, and has been a mem! conventions to revise the constitution of the state He was collector of internal revenue under Pr of the islature and tw dent Lincoln, and at the time of his desth presi- de Baltimore county, tof the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of eS Events Abroad, LEFROY, THE CON EMNED MURDERER. Lonnon, November 16.—Sir Wim. Harcourt, home Seeretary, denies the doctor to examine the mental cond Lefroy, the condemned THE MARQUIS OF LORNE OX ©: NS, November 1 z to un address of the corpor: day, Said there was hard nd’in Canada who did not attach the report that he will Send a murderer, NADIAN LOYALTY. e Mariuls of Le mot C @ person In 6.—TI ‘utmost value to Its imperlal connection, Se ee The Prize Fighters. CANADA PREPARING TO GIVE THEM A WARM RECEP- TION. Port Dover, Onr., Annie Craig with Sheri tret and special constables and } of the 39th battalion, under com: vember 16.—The steamer 1f Deed and several magis- ..7 comp. ny nd of Captain Riddie, have just lett for Long Point to prevent the prize fight. A dispatch from Erie, Pa.,last night said the fighting party intended leaving at 2 a.m. ——— President Garrett Trying to Buy An- other Railroad. PHILADELPHI. President Garr road Co., is negotiating strect pas chase of the litter ro: a. enger railway, in this city, for the jovermber 16.—It 1s stated that of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail. with the Spruce and Pine ar He has discovered that the Spruce and Pine street road owns the Schuyl- kill River assenger tracks asa raneh, and allroad company, using its that by the charter under which this branch is operatea, authority 1s given to run a steam or horse car raliroad track through any part of the city west of 2ist street and south of Green strect. This arrangement, 1f consumm. a, will give the Baltimore & Ohto'the right of way through the city, connecting its proposed new line from Baltimore to Phil: adelphia at 3 Ferry wit th> Reading railroad on the eastside of the Schuylkill river. pe eS ‘The Markets, WASHINGTON S' TOCK EXCHANGE. Governmenta. United States 6s extended 31, United States Ss extended tes 4308, 1981, rewistered - i 8 4s, 1907, coupon, United States 4s, 1907, registered. District of Columbia Bonds. Permanent improvement 6+, 1°91 provement 7s, 1491, eur'y. Water stock 7a, 1901, currency Water stock Zs, 1903, currency, Permanent 1 Fifty year’ fudin Twenty years! fans ‘Thirty years’ fund: roar Stoel Be : Washington and Georetuwn Stoel 2 Yesbineton aud Georgetown lony Bands 104 W Metropoli “Columbia. Fire Insurance and Washington City Ga-liv ht | Warhineton City. Garhght ¢ Georzeiown Gas.ight € Biremen's Insurance Com ut tizens’ Insurance Com Board of Public W Masonic Hail Bonds. BaLTIMoR 17; do. consol, opAUTiMOhE, a on Insurance C Arlington Insurance Compan Columbia Insurance Compai Free List. ‘01 November 16.—Vincinia 64 deferred, 724; do. second eeries, 40: dé ew ten-forties, 40%; bid to-day. ‘November 16. - 126 87 — 26 Ey mapas. = it = 20 “10035 ree L rks, Green Bs. 96 eo = . past due tton quiet and steady—middling, 11%. Flour fairly active and steady— a 49.50; do. extra, Mary! z 49; shot and November, 1.39% 81.39%; December, 1.40%a1.41; January, 1.444(ai.45; m ‘Corn, ecuthe! we Februsiy, 1.487¢al-49. mary, Ta70s. Oats rasyivania, Sta ye quick, 1.008 5 van! % ie ‘quiet—prime to’ choice Pesueylvanta and 1.00. Provisi ‘Bulk meats—1 see clear rib Bacon—# 9363 13%al4\. ea gr tare 1X. corn, ‘bushels: 1 NEW YORE, Noveniber Se6. | Exchanze—long, bonds dull. Govermnent« fc ae é- Bpirits LONDON, November 1 #58, 1 tlantic and "Al certifica! rh steady; western = do. wir Ge ale 3 Det an rn white, 60x51: do. jous quiet and steady — Yooees shoulders, 1ua- Batter ‘and ‘nominal; Freighte S50 arse? bushels; oate, PE wey 2 4344, 480) Hg. State coupon 4s ix lower. Cotton quiet. "NEW YORK, November i Wheat heavy and al cent iower. ower. "Fork dull and —Fiour dull and heavy. fees Sa ‘turpentine, 58. Hosin, 235. 12:30 p.m,—U. 8. bonda, Wetter Bit iT IN BALTIMORE, Dr. Lan- clerk in missing Hy suspl- reised over the affair, and | © suppress the Lan- tion of Arthur ovember 164—The Posts article (140° p.m. edition) says: Dullness oon~ tianes to U e chiet feature of the Stock Exe nge markets, U.S. bonds are iy lower than vestenday for the 48 and extended 5s, and are ‘Unerwise unchanged. Southern state bonds are quiet and ge ly firm. Railroad bonds Fregulor, but generally higher. The het result OF Stock Market thas far to-day iss \val_ per cent, the latter Houston, xas, Burlington and Quincy ts up 36; Sane ‘ex. eof y ‘land; Texas und Pactic and Manhattan ated § each; Denver and Rio Grande a ckaWana and Weste Lake Shore remainder of the I wih. Aton cific Mall Was weak and felb to 44% from 454. Louisville and New Alban: whi May closvl at 70, having fallen from 4%, Is to-day up to 72 bid.’ Manitoba ts 1 per cent on ‘ingle transaction 100 shares. The lange stocks: ‘bh are most ulate ‘nt is On foot are _ y Pr today was acconling to notice previously given, £0 00 of 34, per cent bonds at par and ace Interest. The: e lots of bonds of- . 0—all extended 6% 1 rued interest. The ehus, how= F en exche ward lower Te the stip bills, and the decline in rates gue to oTerings of bankers’ bitls,which latter, it ts thought, grow out of the renewal of sterling lowns made sixty days ues very dull, ly of commercial been principally: ee ‘The Races at Ivy City. FOUR EVENTS TO-DAY—A FINE LIST OF HORSRR There were two races run at the National Fait xrounds yesterday afternoon, after THE STAR tM port closed. The selling race, one mile and ones eighth, was won by Little Buttercup In 1:84, beating Sweet Home, Startie, ‘Honduras, Marvhioness, Bob Riddie, Amazon and Strathspey, Little Buttercup was put up at auction, under the dl bid th by her owner, Mr. FM. Hall, for B ore the race was started Jim Vand ntered, Tan away, and made foureircults of the track at) a. br kK speed before his cl could control hin The last race on the M Was the two tulle heat Tact Won by tie pool favorite, Bi utheatsover Kenny’ and ’ 14,3 THE FIRST RACK TO-DAY, The nipping air and bright sunlight of this morning made a most Inviting prospect, and the Professional and amateur horsemen repaired lange numbers to Ivy City. The program arranged for the day was one of the most attractive of the whole meeting. The first ry <8 Nem Ned~at alf mile r which Frank ; Short, Startle udge Murray, Mai . n and Vioks were DB. ~ in the | pools by ke 5s second cholee, All the borses on the ¢ in the first Hampton was the wvorite to win. Marehioness led the way e MOSt Of the dise 4 tance, bul on passing the quarter pole for ; the List q and weut sily—leading ; Franklin fourth, Hainpton paid $12.25 in Paris mutuals, RACE 4 jor whieh Franklin North were nomie @ ted heavily om Lettina and Belle of th nated. The sporting m Franklin B. as the favorite. The second race, for the L but tree ri eB. strong in the p tina second. 1: tte stakes, had. Mi, Letina and te, selling: lencths; Let .25 in pouls "Dime, tw by tw Winner brought FOR THE THIKD RACR— mille heats—the following horses were entered Vakefield, Jack of Hearts, Valparatso, Wildemar, Blue Lodge and Black Prince (Lite Enniskillen.) Tn Une pools Wildemar had stnall odds in libs favor over Blue Lodge and Jack of Hearts, THE LAST KACE ay’s program Was a steeplechase, in which Murray, Kate Long, Kittie Clurk, Ingomar, conse (late Bashi Bazouk), M. C. McDonald, and Auburn were named to start, Ingomar sold as favorite in the pools, at small ‘odds over Lord George. The Columbia Baptist Association, THE ANNUAL SESSION AT CALVARY CHURCH, At the afternoon session of the ColumbiaBapus® Association yesterday, at the Calvary chureh, tm teresting addresses were made on the report of the committce on education (made through Its chair man, Dr. J.C. Welling), by Rev. E. D. Hiscox, of k; Rev. J. B. English, of Baltimore; Rev, . oe ore Appoint J. W. Par= comm tbee to Romie M. 3) Uman,Het executive board, * rd, C.8. Mixter, B.S. Burk . Duin, Richards, L. EB. F. Spoford, W. E. Paxton, and Rev. Ng Gaskin; commitiee on preacher of nex6 nnual Sermon, Rev. Dr. . Welling, Kev. CG. Meador, and Rey. John Kingdon; comintitee on place of next meeting of the assockition, A. Rothe ; well, Rev. Owen Jaines, and Rev. Saniuel Siune . ders. ‘The evening session was devoted to an elo quent sermon by Rev. C. C. Meador, of the FUtth apList church Of this cli ‘TO-DAY'S SESSION. ‘The association reassembled this morning at the Calvary Baptist church, and after a brief session of devotional exercises the committee on the apple cation of churches made a report recommending © the admission of the Queenstown church, and the report was adopted, and the right hand of fellows ship was extended by the moderator to the dele gaées trom that church. The committee to Whom was referred the of the executive board, with Ube letter of tne street church, made a teport, which was tempo- rarily laid on the table, TRE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION—A PAPER OR WASHINGTON CITY AND THE CAPITOL. ‘The opening session of the filtecnth annual cone vention of the American Institute of Architect” began at 11 o'clock tis morning in the rooms No 1425 New York avenue. About tity of the mem- bers were In attendance. Mr. W. W. Corcoran was amon, the spectators. The feature of the pro ceedings to-day was the delivery of the annual address by Mr J. H.B. Latrobe, the son of Mr. Latrobe Who bulit the Capitol. ‘He chose tor the Subject of his address “W axhington and the, Cape tol at the Beginning of the Present Century.” 7 address was Very Interest ng Inte the de tails first or the cheosing of Washincton as the capital city and then th: building o¢ tue old Caple tol and hall of represcutatives. It attended with some very eit sing tribulations, showe ing that Jefferson, the thon President, had’ anche tectural notions Of his own. The address was mainly a review 0. the Wors done by Mr. Lotrobe up to the time of the destruction of tue Capitol by the British and subsequent thereto. Mauy exe tracts of letters between Mr, Jefferson and Mr, Latrobe were quoted. After the report of several committees been submitted, a recess Was Laken to enable the visitors to inspect the public buildings. ‘To-night the regular election of officers take plice to be followed by the report of a uittee on Uhe duth obligations of toward bis client, AULO-MOrrow’s pers will be read. Session several intet Tre Heme Lire INsvRaNce Case.—To-day, tm the Equity Court, the case of the Central Netonal Dank agt. Annie G. Hume and the Marylond Life Insurance Co., to Subject. a policy tor $15,000 on the life of the late T. L. Hume tothe payment of debts due the bank,” was heard before Jud; Wyllie, Messrs. Edwards and Barnard for plaint and C.J. M.Gwynn, of Baltimore, and Gordon and Gordon for the defendant. ‘The court made an order appointing Gordon receiver. a ‘TRE PresipENt called at the White House yes- terday afternoon—his second visit there since he became President—and inspected the improve nts and repairs being made. He found some Tault that wey were notin as forward a state as he wished, as his family will be here and he expects to dccupy the house by the 1st of _Decem- bermext. “He directad that the work be ‘The house will be ready or : ber ist hext if ie is possible ‘to fulsh the work by that lime. National GRANGE PaTRONS OF HUSBANDRY.—The grand annual convention of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry met at the National Hotel at 12 o'clock to-day in private session, and a large Tepresentative Ts were Fein alt pares of the country. AUS o'clock Lhe em Tom Adjourned. "A ‘session’ was, held this after: noon, Nothing important was done at the morn ing session, except the reporting of the commit- tees. This afternoon the master will make his ame nual address, and new committees will be ap- potated. ‘Two ConFIDENT CANDIDATES.—A gentleman who recently had a conversation with Mr. Hiscock, of