The Globe-republican., 1891-09-10
brightest legal talent add most eminent

brightest legal talent and most eminent
jurisis were engaged for the defense.
even prominent candidate for the ju-
dicial ermine being among the number.
But all was in vain. A former tenant of
the building who had been fired out to
make room for the joint swOre that he
gave Mr.. Gluck sufficient notice TO put
him upon his inquiry" and this. in
connection with Hatchinson's testimony
and the ownership of the building .estab-
lished the charge Of '-haviug knowledge
of violation" of the prohibirorv law.
and failure TO report the same. The jury
took ample time To consider the matter.
remaining in session without agreement
upon verdict daring Saturday night
and Sunday until late in the evening.
The solemnity of the day and religious
meditationS undoubtedly conspired
against the illuStriouS accused. and
though he was constantly on the alert
ready 10 bestow a friendly smile of re-
cognirion upon any chance juryman who
might be conducted through the cor
ridorS of the court house BIZ the sheriff
for any purpose. the decision was averse
to him.
Tue closing scene of this great trial
was sadly pathetic. On Monday at the
opening hour the judge sat upon the
bench; the jury were in the room add
joining the court room, Prosecuting At
torney Madison and the noble array of
legal lights for the defense were on hand.
The defendant was also there, the
suspense telling heavily upon his mas
sive brow. from which the Precipitation
poured freely. being vigorously mopped
off ever and anon by the aid of large
handkerchief with which the accused
was provided. The stiffness of death
pervaded the room. and it did indeed
seem like the obsequieS of some one for
ever stilled by the great destroyer. No
one rs yet knew what the verdict would
be. Suddenly the solemn stiffness WAS
broken by the following words sung in a
dirge-like pitch in perfect time, issuing
from the jury room:
Have we trials and temptations:
Is there trouble anywhere:
We should never be discouraged,
| Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find friend so faithful,
| Who will all cur sorrows share:
| Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer
As the mournful cadence of the cOr<ol-
ing hymn died away Mr. sutton re-
marked in sepulchural tones That set
! ties it. they've found him guilty" Sure
enough moment later the jury filed into
the room and the verdict was read
Guilty as charged About this time
Mr.. Hendricks. the original counsel for
the defense. bad business which called
him from the court room. One of the
other lawyers suggested TO the prisoner
that if notice Of appeal be not given be-
fore the verdict was entered upon the
records he would be forever barred from
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hasty search through the corridors fol
Lawyer Hendricks, as the other counsel
for the defense declined to assume his
prerOgative of leading counsel. But
Hendricks could not be found. Rushing
back to the court room the prisoner saw
that the pen had already begun to
scratch down the fearful words. Here
was indeed dilemma, but our herOi,
mayor was equal to the emergency. and
addressing the court said:
Your Honor. l give notice of appeal.
The penalty for such an offense is re-
moval from office fine and Imprisonment
Sentence will not be passed till the las
day of the term. If appeal is taken thu
office of mayor will be vacant until the
appeal is decided, the president Of The
eOuucil apfiuO mayor in thp interim