The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-20
THREE OBSTINATE JURORS.
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HoNEsDALE, Pa, Feb. l9-The singular
verdict in the HOllistervnle masked burglary
oaae was the result Of compromise
among the Jurors when the Jury sent for
Judge Waller. he told them that they must
compromise their difficulties that he would not
permit disagreement. He said he would keep
the Jury out until they found some kind Of a
verdict II II took three months The conviction
OF Myers and Fanny Van Gorder WINS tho only
thing three obstinate jurors would agree to.
These three jurors Squire Hollis,er had said
from tho beginning would never convict him.
Several II the jurors said to- day that they be-
lieved the young man and the girl were limo
cent: but. having business nj home which they
could not longer neglect. they agreed to convict
them in order 10 get their discharge. Six Of the
jurors signed petition 10 the Court to-day ask-
Ing n now trial for the convicted persons.
Great efforts have been made to induce
Myers and Miss Van Gorder to confess
TO whatever knowledge they may have Of
the crime for which they stand convicted.
Equal efforts were made by the counsel OF the
other defendants TO prevent any such confess
sion. To one and all both prisoners have de-
clnred that they know nothing about the crime;
should not hesitate TO tell nll about 1t. for see
now whnt has all along been told me. that the
plan WINS to weave about myself and Fanny n
web Of circumstnntial evidence that would
throw the whole responsibility 81 the crime on
U.S. Until this trial had only slight speaking
acquaintance with George Burna. admit that
i met Joseph W stanton once when | was in
Scranton. at Van Gordcr's Hotel. and he walked
from the hotel 70 tho cars with me. No
robbery was mentioned. He sworo during the
trial that he went e the place where l was
him how had failed in getting nakpr'a
money. after nearly killing his wife and burn
ing barn; No words OF the kind ever we're
spoken. He did come to see me. He called me
on to one side and asked me 20 use my infiu-
once in getting job for a friend Of his
be seen with me in confidential talk.
idon't believe that Geo; Burns participated in
lieved that Squire HOLSTER was Innocent too
Tho evidence In the case convlnccs me that he
that day and sent some Scranton thieves over to
do the work that turned out so dlsastrously on
is innocent On the IN oi NoSsmber Dr. Niles Niles
OF Hollisterville requested me to carry some
medicine for him TO Mrs. James Van, Cor.
Mitchell friend Of mine, heard that /
was going. and came TO me aud gave me a let
ter To deliver 10 Fanny Van Gorder at the same
time. The letter had been given to him by T.
II. Baker. and believe was letter requesting
went to bakers the next day in response to the
letter. and that is how she came TO DO at the
mouse on the night OF the robbery. We arc both
innocent. II WAS not. have too much spirit
TO remain quiet. after being made the victim OF
such plot as my conviction and Fanny's seems
70 be. i would tell all know out Of pure re-
vonge."
The arson. conspiracy. and robbery indict.
ments will be tried ut future term OF
court The court yesterday fixed the bail OF the
prisoners pending these trials. Holliser has
been held IN 800 since his arrest: Burns nj
$500. and Myers nj $4,000. Fanny Van Cor
der's bail was loo. IIollsier's bond has been
Increased TO 81 800 and Burns,'s reduced to
der wits fixed at $4,000 each. Burnss brother
james gave bail for him yesterday and the pris-
oner was released. Counsellors Dimmick and
Purdy became security Tor Miss Van Gorder.
and she went home. Myers was subsequently,
takon before the court. His father offered TO
give up all his property. worth 50 800, against
which there is debt Of 1000. which his per
sonal property Is more than sufficient to pay.
IN order to have his boy go homo with him.
Under the circumstances the Court deemed the
security Insufficient and young Myers was
taken back TO Jail. HOLSTER had not given bail
al the time OF the adjournment OF court.