Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-13

be changed by evidence. Excused.
D., NJ. Noting, A. B. Ferguson, N. w. |
Redford, Il. l. Habliston. and o. Gasser |
had formed decided opinions and we're re- |
iected.
W. II. Grant, Jr.: Had an opinion but |
did not know II IL was decided. Excused. |
w. Il. Smoot Had formed and express
ed decided opinion. Discharged.
This exhausted the panel. The Judge |
asked for suggestions from counsel.
The Commonwealth Attorney recon- |
monded that panel of fifty in addition TO |
that already in the Sergeants hands be
summoned.
This was ordered and the court took q
recess until Z. NJ.
The six jurymen chosen were admon-
ished by the Judge not to talk about the
case and were allowed 10 depart.
Many Called, But Few Chosen.
A few minutes after the recess was taken
Grymes. accompanied by Deputy-Sergeant
Claiborne Epps. went TO his home TO dine,
and returned about half On hour before
the court reoonvened He then settled
himself comfortably in the chair usually
occupied by. Commonwealth's-Attorney
Smith, and, lighting O cigar, commenced
reading the State, which by this time had
been published. He seemed 20 peruse
the whole paper with interest. and
was as placid and calm as If he
trouble. He occupied his time in this
manner until n few minutes before 5
| O'Clock. the hour for the proceedings to
| commence again, and then went back to
his seat behind the bar.
When the doors of the courtroom were
| opened for the afternoon session a large
| crowd. consisting largely of negroes filed
| through the hall door and took their places
| behind the railing. In few minutes the
| space was well crowded and the attend
ance must have been three times as large
as in the morning.
HIS MOTHER AND WIFE AGAIN PRESENT.
Tho mother and wife of the prisoner
| entered from the Clerks office aud re-
sumed the seats they occupied in the fore
| noon.
The court was opened by the names of
the six jurymen already selected being
| called. They were all present.
Immediately after Judge Aiken assembled
| the bench the veniremen were asked by
| City-Sergeant Epps to 90 into the Clerks
Office, 30 they could come in one at time
TO be examined on their UOire direS.
c. V. Clash. the first one called and ques-
toned, said that he had expressed de-
cided opinion concerning the case. lie
| was retired.
A. Bates Tyree said that he, too, had
| decided opinion regarding the case. he
jected.
MEsSBs. wENzEL AND KESDLER.
Henry Wenzel when asked if he had
already reached conclusion replied
have not, and know no reason why should
! not give him fair trial"
| Commonwealth's-Attor Smith asked
if he had read the newspaper accounts.
" / have; yes" replied be.
"They made no impression as TO the
guilt OF innocence of the prisoner" was the
next query from Mr.. Smith.
No. SIR" was the reply.
He was accepted. Mr. WenZel was one
of the applicants for the position made
vacant by the removal of Grymes and is a
prominent and popular German citizen.
Thomas n. Kendler when asked the first,
! and by this time monotonous, question
| whether he had formed an opinion, indl-
Gated negative answer by shake OF his
| head, Il don't know why / should not
give him fair trial" said he in reply 70
another question. lie was accepted with
| out further interrogatlons,
SEVERAL MORE RETIRED.
Il. L. GlaZebrook, who was next called,
said IN response 20 the question as 70
whether he had formed an opinion, L
have. sir"
"Stand aside" said the Judge.
Allan 4. Donnon likewise gave the same
answer, and was withdrawn.
James L. Tyler, after being sworn, re-
piled TO the Judges first question
Il have expressed an opinion"
"A decided oneY" was asked him.
Nothing positively" responded he.
Have you such an opinion now that
evidence would be required to remove
mot if the evidence is in his favor" re-
piled Mr.. Tyler, after some reflection. He
was told 10 stand aside.
Richard Taylor the "Mogul OF Jefferson
/ xtrhf ra1 ruu Il
brought in by Sergeant Epps. When
asked if he had made up his mind he said !:
AZ have" in O decided voice. He was
Mr., Jordan, who followed Mr.. Taylor,
was likewise retired, having his own con-
illusions.
A RELATION OF THE PRISONER.
The next man brought in was James W.
PeGram, who replied IN low voice Ct, TO ,,ll the
of mine. | don't think l can serve" He
was allowed 10 withdraw.
At this point all the gentlemen sum-
moned on the first tales had been
examined. and the Judge told Sergeant
Epps TO bring IN those who had been called
by the second one:
in bv the Sergeant. He nodded and said
"Yes" to the first interrogation ana was
O. p Winston was next called. 81 have,
cir - was his laconic reply TO the query
whether he had come to any conclusions
regarding the case. He, too, was with
drawn. :.:
Moreover the intimacy existing between
himself and the prisoner would prevent
his serving, be said, and he was not &C
cepted. ..,., Lo..;,,.,
formed an opinion.
MR. NORRIS MAKES NINE.
Mr.. r. L. Norris nodded affirmatiyely 70
the first question, but in reply to the
second said mo" In response to another
ouery he replied: 81 haven't read the ac-
counts in the paper paItlcnlIarly.
MIR. Smith then asked: You are not re-
lated to him?"
No further questions were asked and Mr..
NJ p. Bargamin said he had formed @
every decided opinion" ,,
"Stand aside. then" said the Judge.
7 d Patton had likewise come to con-
cluslon and was withdrawn.
r Shenpard claimed his privilege as
First Assistant Chief of the Fire Depart
mont 10 be excused, and he was allowed tC
'eeHJP p Selden replied to the first interro'
cation of the Judge: II have, sir"
You have
"Stand aside then" said the Judge.
7 III. Christian had formed his opinion
and was withdrawn.
"N ID. Briggs, the baker, nodded affirma
t;velv when asked if he had formed HI:
oninion and was withdrawn.
ID. ID. 1alley had likewise made up MS
mind and was therefore not accepted.
T n. Grimmell was likewise retired. as M
had too formed an opinion.
w. w. Brock simply responded Yes
sir I have" emphatically. That saved
Fi' " 2. Gum made the usual reply, Yes
air I have formed an opinion" DIS
ohsreed y said the Court.
, r. n Wills made the same reply anC
likewise escaped, as did also +. A. DaVen
pIHHt Herndon Courtney in response to TIT
Jndce's interrogation replied: Yes, slr
I have expressed my opinion" de wa
r. A. E. Dabney said he, too. thought n
had formed an opinion and was toio u
! stand aside. .aA;,o,, r,o
. tnI q formed