The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-27
A LONG DAY OF SUSPENSE.
Curious Scenes in and About
the Court Room.
UTTER SILENCE OF THE ARBTTERS.
Contradictory RumorS and SurmiSes
as to Their Bias.
EIGHT TO FOUR AND "TEN TO TWO

To the disappointment OF every one who has
ever read or heard OF the great scandal trial there
was no decision rendered by the jury yesterday.
The end has yet to come. And what the nnal YER
dict In tnis pT otracted win be remains to-day
as much a matter OF speculation as 1t was before
the first title OF evidence was taken. The jury
have Tor months been patiently sitting day after
day listening TO the testimony given on both
sides-both pertinent and impairment to the
Issue. Such, however, has been the extraordi-
nary amount OF eXIraneous and collateral EVIL
dence that has been allowed TO be introduced
that 1t Is not pernaps to be wondered at that
some little confusion should exist in the minds
OF the twelve judges OF the facts as to what their
duty Is on the issue. The fact that they have been
celebrating so long clearly proves that there is,
rs was 10 be expected under the circumstances,
considerable conflict OF opinion, and whether the
difference viii ever be reconciled or adjusted
sufficiently TO allow Of decision being arrived at
time alone can determine From present indlca-
lions the
CHANCES OF AN AGREEMENT
even upon the main points appear to be OF the
most meagre kind. The Judge, evidently appreci-
ntlng the desIrabiIty OF some conclusive result
being reached, has wisely determined not to in
terruDt as any tine the deliberations Of
she jury. He stated again yesterday that
unless they send word to him in
court and announce that they have either agreed
upon verdict or that there is no possibility OF
such consummation, he will not interrupt them,
ana that II the jurors so elect tney can stay out
until New Years Day That there Is o possibility
OF their arriving at definite conclusion to-day
but few are confident enough TO expect, although
Il Is just possible but scarcely probable that they
may. In order TO
GIVE THEN CHANCE
the Judge at the adjournment or the Court yes
terday afternoon said that he would at any time
20 to the Court to receive their verdict making
nxed time--ten O'CLOCK to-day-for his positive
appearances. There 49, II is generally thought but
little likelihood OF an agreement and &c
Is now 9 question whether the jury win
even send any notification that they
wi h 10 make known their position 10 the
Judge IN open court before Monday morning At
the earliest There are many who believe that
the jurTmen have already, each and individually,
made up their minds, that they have made known
their intentions TO their fellows, ana are now
only waiting closeted together Tor the sake OF
leading the public to believe they are seeking 10
come 70 q unanimous decision. That such could
possibly be the case Is rather dnicuit 10 imagine,
for IL cannot be In the nature OF common sense 10
suppose tnat twelve men or ordinary intelligence
would be willing TO subject themselves TO the In
convenleAces and discomforts OF an i'm prisonment
In jury room for the sake OF public opinion.
When the fact Is considered tnat they have al
ready had ample opportunity 10 make up their
minds during the progress OF the trial and the
summing up OF the counsel. one would believe
had they returned into court yeAterday, or did
they DO so to-day, that they had oeen TOO prectpl.
tate or hurried IN their deliberations.
For months the public interest and curiosity has
been centred In this trial, and II would be ben.
EFT ana
RELIEF TO THR PUBLIC
ct large II now a speedy determination could be
arrived az ana the scandal with all It's surround.
ings and belongings be buried among the annals
Of the past, never 20 DO again spoken written
about Even now there Is a falling OF In the pub
nc interest In the case is clearly evidenced By
the gradually decreasing attendance In the court
room and Ia the neignborhood OF the Court House.
IL now penns 10 De the opinion on all sides, and
IN every circle OF society that Disagreement, and
consequently no verdict must be the result. This,
as natural consequence, must have . great
eject In decreasing the attendance, for people
argue that there II as little chance or getting 81
true solution OF
InE PRoBLEK PRoPoUNpKD
there was At tue beginning, aud that II - Of no
use going 20 the Court House simply 20 waste
time and 10 SATISFY q simple curiosity.
There are, OF course always 10 be found In every
community, be t large or small, certain proper
tion OF the members VINO, IN such a case as this,
are actuated by morbid desire 10 be present at
any and every possible or probable turn in The
tide OF AFFAIRS, and VINO make II "a point even to
the neglect OF their business and personal con-
venence. TO be always present, 50 A. not 10 lose
the opportunity OF witnessing the effect likely TO
be produced az each phase OF the a. developed
by concurrent circumstances
Yesterday was particularly an embarrassing
day. The Incidents attending the dreary wait for
the jury we're sngulsriy few and far between,
and every one connected with the case. whether
Judge, counsel reporters or court officers wore a
listess look, and acted though heartily sick
and disgusted with tue whole Arrangement.
The faithful and uniting attendance OF Mrs
Beecner IN the court for 50 many weary days
weeks and months called iorih general remark.
Her steadisstness 10 appearing before the public
under suca trying and painful circumstances,
simply 10 show ner love for and trust in ner hus.
band, mas secured Tor ner the sympathy Of every
one VINO has seen her in the court room. one and
all could but admire IRe fortltude, the
patience and the courage with when this
MOTHER AND WIFE
performs what sne considers TO De her oounden
duty. There she sits In tue armenian, brought in
Cor her accommodation, As the hours speed BY,
an wearing the same Roman 1rmness. the same
placid LOOK, patiently watching and waiting for
the ulflmatum which 10 70 legally decide and de-
nne the position OF her husband In society and
morals Tor the future.
The counsel in the case on both sides are mani
testify ANXIOUS as TO what the long consultation OF
the jury will end 10. and although each side ex-
presses their steadiast confidence IN the verdlcs
being In their favor, or at least majority Of the
Jury tending tnGt way, yet ~ 10 not d1cult 80
that tBelr apparent nouchaIance "a but on the
suriaee. Az each rumOr 10 regard TO sac
satus OF the JuTy n brought IN these
legal luminaries hold hurried and secret coDsulta-
lions, but they appear, AR like tee rest Of Inc
pubic, to be a. mucn in the DARK as an ybody to
what VIII eventuste. The most pauosophical OF
she wnole conclays appears 10 he
JUDOs REusOE,
ana with reason. too, Tor no matter Ii en- way tie
case goes ne has no persona interests or preJu-