The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-30

All uay iOng, tuTOuRn Tue COnCluuluR
arrangements, and the coldly incisive
charge Of Judge Dunbar, Trefethsn sat
motionless. One leg he kept crossed on
the knee Of the other, with his hands
folded in his lap, his eyes almost con-
stantly turned to the floor. Occasionally
his head fell little forward, or he raised
It as II to relieve his neck, but beside that
and frequent twitching of the muscles
of the jaw, he gave no evidence OF nervous
ness.
Hardly q ray of sunshine entered the
courtroom during the whole day. 1t was
chilly outside. and early In the afternoon
rain began to fall.
Judge Dunbar ceased addressing the Jury
shortly before o'clock. Trefethen shifted
little, as the paraphernalia of the case,
photographs, bonnets and other articles
were collected.
An official dragged in bag, from which
were produced some old articles Of female
apparel. Trefethen watched all this over
hauling with no change.
The jury went out at nearly 8 O'Clock.
As it came close to o'clock Trefethen
was led back to the Jail. When the hand
cuff was snapped upon his wrist he laugh
ingly replied to joking inquiry from one
of the reporters; "Yes, should catch cold
if didn't wear It,"
The crowd drifted out after this and not
many remained. But suddenly there was
a sharp ring from tbs jury room. A sud-
den tumult was observed from that vicin-
ity, and deputy ran out, calling for the
prisoner. A minute later every seat In the
courtroom was occupied, counsel for both
sides were seated and an intense Quietude
betrayed the impressiveness of the mo-
ment.
A Moment Of Suspense.
Trefethen was led in; then the judges
and jury came in. As each filed In Ire
fethen looked anxiously at him, as IL en-
deavoring to read the verdict. Then the
tedious counting, and Trefethen was or
dered to stand up When requested to
hold up his right hand, he did so with a
brave effort. The clerk falte red q mo-
ment before demanding the verdict. When
it came. 1t was In a clear, steady voice
"Not guiltyw
After the verdict there was a crash of
stamping feet, clapping hands and loud
cheers, which was brought to a stop In
full second. When the silence came again,
Trefethen lay upon the railing, covering
his face with his hands aud sobbing, but,
even as the presiding judge issued re-
buke to the too demonstrative spectators,
a wild cheer from outside drowned his
words
The mob who had failed to get entrance
had been acquainted with the verdict, aud
young disciples of Mercury sped down
every street shouting out the news.
When the formal discharge was issued
by the clerk, Ex-Governor Long stepped to
the cage and grasped Trefethep's hand.
When the cage was unlocked, and as he
stepped out once again free, men and
women pressed up and shook his hand
heartily. A most affecting incident was
Treiethen's greeting Of his mother and
other relatives. The Jail officials, whose
strong regard he has won, were given an
opportunity to bid him goodby, and he
rode away In carriage with his mother,
speeded with hearty cheer from the
crowd.
An Interview with Trefethen.
EVERETT. Mass, Sept. 30-The happiest
man in Everett last night was James Albert
Trefethen, and the happiest woman. no
doubt WAS his mother, who has been his
unfailing friend all through his trouble.
His little store on Nichols street was more
Ike throne room, where friends came to
rejoice over his acQuittal When re-
porter called Trefethen was the center OF
throng, who simultaneously proffered con-
Grttu.ssts-.-., ....s Otact
wise embarrassed The happy man.
A most significant matter was the COM
ing OF many who knew Trefsthen only by
his connection with this celebrated case,
but 1t would be safe to wager that there
WIS more genuine unbottled good feclinn
I'm that little emporium on Nichols stree
than anywhere else in the same space. nc
matter where.
Trefethen's spirits were at the topmost
pitch. No man could have laughed more
joyously. He found cause for mirth In
everything said. lie discussed the evidences
" bis case, argued against the possibility