The Helena independent., 1890-03-22
After a Session of More Than Sixty
Hours the Jury Returns
Verdict.
jackson Remained Unmoved
While His Fate Was Read
by Clerk Bean.
"0uilty Of Murder in the First Degree"
Was the Jnry's Decision-Motlon
for New Trial.

guilty OF the murder of Bruho l!aveille. The
length Of their deliberations had brought
about the general belief that disagreement
would be the result, aud as a consequence
there were few spectators in court when
the verdict was received. There wore the
loungers who have sacrificed time and bust
ness while hanging about the court room
for three days. Several attorneys were
present and a few spectators who know that
the jury's return was expected. Judge
Hunt had previously instructed the jury ia
report at 2:3O o'clock. Shortly before that
hour they announced their desire 20 report.
Mr.. Mcintyre, who WIS arguing for
the plaintiff in the journal man
damus suit, rested, while the prison
er and his counsel were sent for.
In few minutes jackson, accompanied by
q bailitf. came into the court room and
dropped down in an easy chair in front of
Clerk Beans table. He was dressed in a
gray and black striped suit and flannel
shirt. If his mind was burdened with
anxiety il was not disclosed by any change
of countenance. His face, pale from long
confinement in the Jail, was without the
slightest trace of emotion. After Attorney
NithNAhi AAhNhNlA iNh Nhl0tlilth W NNl lOI
Mr. Nolan, who is Ill, the jury filed in from
the rear entrance TO the room and took
their seats. When the foreman was asked
by Clerk Bean If the jury had agreed upon
verdict he replied, I'VE have" After
a look of surprise had passed from
face 10 face about the room a
paper containing the verdict was Given 20
Judge Hunt. There was curious look
upon the judges face as he opened II, and
Immediately after reading handed it 10
Clerk Bean. The clerk opened the book of
minutes and commenced copying the docu-
ment, which lay Immediately in front of
Mr.. Davis, who sat beside the prisoner.
jackson and Davis glanced at the paper for
a moment and then the latter turned 10 the
defendant and whispered few words in his
ear. As the result of the jury's delihcra-
tions was given TO him jackson never
flinched. Not muscle of his face moved
when he learned of his fate. The verdict
was then read in clear voice
by Mr.. Bean. Again during the reading the
prisoner wss the cynocure of all eyes. Every
member OF the jury and several spectators
who had worked themselves in desirable
positions looked to see how he would take
the open verdict. But they were disaI.
pointed if they expected to see him break
down. Turning to his counsel he said:
"rhis is very hard" MIR. Davis
replied: "You are all right" Up
ON motion of Mr.. Davis the Jury
was polled by the clerk. After the Judge
had remanded the prisoner 10 the care of
the sheriff, Jackson and the deputy went ont
OF the room. lie walked firmly with his
eyes cast upon the floor. His counsel i'm
mediatey moved for new trial after be
had left. jackson declined to say anything
about the matter after his return 10 the jail
In few minutes .he result of the trial was
placed on the bulletin boards aud WIS soon
noised about the streets. II was the only
topic of discussion during the few hours
following. Though opinions AS 10 the JUS
tice of the verdict were somewhat divided,
it was the general belief that the jury was
right. The testimony Of Mrs. Layeille was
the principal subject of discus
sion during the prolonged session of
the jury. The only question raised
was concerning the credibiliiy of the
witness. On the last ballot on Thursday
evening the jury stood ten for conviction
and two for acquittal. II is not known who
the minority were.
The attorneys for the defense base their
application for n new trial on the discovery
OF new evidence. They state that the two
men jackson claimed to have met on the
hill have been found; that they corrobofate
Jackson's statement rs TO meeting them,
and will testify that they saw another man,
well dressed and wearing white hat, who
enquired the way 10 Marysvlle. jackson
also stated in his examination that they
met such man. They will also testify 10
the fact that they saw woman and chill
dren about the same time. 4 this turns
out 10 be true Jackson's chnnce for clearing
himself will be greatly improved.