New-York tribune., 1886-05-14
GUARDING THE JAEHNE JURY
NOT TO BE ALLOWED TO SEPARATE.

District Attorney MARITIME began the fourth
day of the Jaehne trial by excusing Joseph H. Tooker
r from tho jury. number OF men were called to tako
his place. but they quickly produced opinions aud 60"
away Finally Joseph Cornell. produce merchant at
No. 90 Essex Market told Colonel Fellows that he could
impartial verdict upon the evidence. fic had
opinion he said every intelligent man Who read tho
newspapers must have but was settled
conviction and affected the defendant only In general
sense lie looks like an honest air.minded man. THIS
Juror filed the box again, but Mr. MARITIME was notsatis
fed and Juror Hart dismissed H a mans character
may be read from his face Mr. MARITIME did we'll In eycus
ing Hart. The panel of Tuesday was exhausted.
new OF hundred jurors was ordered on weincs
day and these court. The roll OF their names
was called by the clerk and Julius Casars was found
to be among them. He failed to respond. samuel
Abrahsms tailor ONO. "a Bowery said that he was
busy to be unable to read the papers much ana
that consequently he knew little about the facts In the
case. He evidently an intelligent man aud no was
taken.
The box was full again and the challenge was with tho
defence. Mr. Ncwcombe then got rid OF Juror Bern-
helm. He was tho clear-headed and inteii2cnt
young man whose examiDatio was In tho
nature OF q psychological debate With Mr. Ncwcombe.
the view that coud not rid themselves OF
they had sworn to let nothing inter
fere with their rendering OF an impartial verdict Mr.
ernhem thought the human will was strong enough
TO set aside and banish Impressions and he said he
should do Just that II he intrusted as juror with
the liberty OF fellow man. Nevertheless be was sacri'
feed. Thomas f. Deeby was o member OF the GrowIers
Club and knew Jachne as a fellow.member The prose-
cution did him. James II. Hudson. the secre-
tary the West Side Savings Bank had read the papers
Sometimes his opinion was favorable and sometimes
adverse. The Judge thought he was too much ike
house divided against ITSELF James Holian was ac'
cepted but imme diatey challenged by the defence Ho
would have been excellent juror for innocent man.
After several men with opinions had on and Of tho
stand, Frederick +. Barnes real estate dealer WAS
taken to compile, o box more. This made the
twenty sixth 1t had contained the requisite twelve
men. . .
During the recess Juror Meyer conhded 70 MI NicoH
the fact that he knew ex Alderman Wendell He said he
had heard other asked about their acquaintance
with Aldermen and he thought he would better mention
this fact Mr.. Meyer was pet Juror OF Mr. Newconoe.
He had dull looking face but obserS ant Terons coua
see that he was clear minded and conscientious and
capable of individual judgment. When the court recon-
veued Mr. Meyer was again put on the stand aud MI
Nicoll worked carefully and with some shrewdness
around the Wendell acquaintance. Mr. Meyer was care
ful to give him idea OF whether he loved fcared
hatcd blamed admired detested Wendell ana many
Mr. Nlcoll was forced ask him blunty how he fels
toward the Alderman. Mr. Meyer said he dis!iked hi
and Mr. Newcombe stared hastily up. The juror de-
clare that while be should prefer not to sit on Wendes
Jury yet his feeling against Wendell would In no sens"
affect his verdict IN Jaehnes Bot Mr. Newcomers
affection for him had suddenly departed Turn NJ 10
Mr. Nicoll said: You wanted me to agree 10 EXCUSE
Mr.. Meyer this morning. III agree"
.well no." said Mr. Nicoll The fact that MI Neye'
come canaidy TO see me about this convnces me tat 10
il a con sccntiOus We are satisfied.
Mr.. Never was peremptouly challenged by tho de-
fence James W. Les trade was chosen IN his place
Tia il a produce dealer al No. 1877 Duansst. iis
appears to he fair minded man Tho prosecution 'hel
weeded out Mr.. Cornell. Butler L. Cemsnts' Oh NO %
West Thirty second st., handsome. INGENIOUS young
man. seeningly .ar minded and impartial was called
His intelligent, honest answers Impressed e'ery'"iy
Mr. Newcombe subjected him to severe exanDaIon !"
order to obtain some for challenging him. but as
none could b, found he challenged peremptory Ths
was a signal instance OF MI. Newcomers determination
TO keen Intelligence and char iactcr t tho Jury so lar ~
possible. The most extraordinary exhibition OF II WIS
given little later. Jennings s. Cox the banker % tlo
Wall st. firm OF John II. Davis X Co was called hs
WAS clearly man OF culture, refinement. character ana
c,ndor He said that hs had general Impression with
reor to the granting OF the Bro Niway franchise Dnt
nothine Of pre,ce for against this defend mt his
he was capable OF putting aside this IMPRESSION am y"
udgine the case wholly on the evidence MI new
eombe cross-examlned him severely. lie kne" ih'
sn.cor Bvrnes but fact would in no sense a'ct hs
verdict Mr. Newcombe asked the coa"t 10 excuse hhi
on the ground OF his aclrainanee with Byrnes' "y'
M sir -. answered the Judge. The entire importantly
Of this Juror is unquestionahe." And yet MI New
comte challenged Mr. cox peremi torily
The effect OF the on tho faces OF IN,
jury men aud was emphasized oy W. No"S'uyo ,cei
liquor-deaer. who fortunately nad an opinppn an
w irving sn yder OF Peck Snyder. the sporting eoos
dealers at No. l26 Nassau st. Both sides saw y, my
were with the jury ana NJ p' H. " was s"o
in. IL was composed AS loio"s'
Samuel We'll shoes No 80 warreast W. Trying Sny ies
sSos a. no s N4is1 as Rcats I Clothing 10 50,
Broadway samuel Abrahims ia ST 40 y - " ers
seereary 90 s5 Joseph L. luTl iron 40 SSt
Nest jySn Ghas pase 10 ~ cy. raa
McMukin proopce Nest wasihg.1n Am ,
To all appearances 1t fair aud honest body OF
men. -, ,>,.,,
General Pryor asked the court to require tho Dce
,tornev to produce tho minutes OF the Grand Jury
con,anine the evidence taken Jaehne's case Tho
court denied the motion. Judge Barrett theu san;
ere as to my duties this case. and
have concluded that caunot allow you 10 DO srp"a9
sunreme importance Four days have been consumer
In your selection. Tho case should be speedily coe.na"
ri I'm Al and true Justice done between the state ANA
this defendant You NAV have every convenience snt
comfort that is consistent win my duty b. you mus a
through me- We Will SIT from morning u Dcd,tiin'
tha the case may be advanced As rapidly as possible
se urv will be cared for the Astor House Ia tho
charge of Captain Billy" Ricketts,. the court ofcer
and staf OF four men,
Distrct.Attoruey MARITIME then addressed the jury IN
opcpng tho prosecution. His remarks we're AL nn'
vanished recital OF the facts alleged against Jaenne i
substance he said:
In presenting the will state nothing tht paes
unduly against the defendant. All that denIhd as
officer is pure and righteous justice sell
rom ia lt that the people Of this city turn aSiie rom
thsIr ordinary yocatiOns inquire into the perform
non ~ orcia duty They did nfteeu years ago aud
men OF nigh degree and IN high office were Al 20.
fore Jury OF their countrymep. ThoSc times havo
come again A man who has occupied AN onleo
~ vreat Importance is before you nov eLar.ed WIN
S,gh crime and misdemeanor. In 1854 what Is called
the General surface Railway act was passed by wpch
the consent OF the Aldermen was Decessary To obtain
raIway franchise. When this act was before tue les.
ature ia chief promoter Was Jacob sharp lie hAi
been for years work In an effort 10 get possession o
tIc world. When tho act was passed ho
| Organized his company. On June 23 AasI.
nan Juhn OConnor Introduced resolution th"t tno
FRANCHISE a auction. ~. measure vas quietly
/ L,Ilsd Al this time William ii. MolOney was resier Oh
the board Moloney. at 200 year was vastN inter-
esed in railroad and especially In his Broai"y
scheme The snsrp Company GU July asked he board
for ts consent. and on August public hearing was