Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22

lntO CONSIDERATION, IS ~ u idCJ budb tuSio
was any motive for Lizzie A. Borden to
make way with her parents? II you find
she was under any actual motive, then you
take this into consideration. Court further
said that in judging wisely there must be no
magnify or belttliug to make anything
fit in where it seemingly ought to. Caution
was to be observed in taking into considera-
ton the words of Mrs Clifford, remember
ing thatthis young woman was not philos-
opher and Mrs. Gifford's testimony must not
be detrched, but must be taken into CON
sideration and the
General Tenor of This Woman's Life
must be looked into. Judge Dewey chargeJ
the jury to weigh tho evidence as to
see whether defendants permanent state op
mind showed motive for the crimes. Ev-
cry material allegation in the Indictment
must he proved beyond reasonable doubt,
that is, to a moral certainty. He compared
direct aud clrcumstsutial evidence, and
said that failure to prove an essential fact
would be fatal, but failure TO prove a help
fui fact mig bit not be. Lzzic's statements
about the note were discussed at length.
What motive had she TO invent story ike
this? asked the court. Would not it have
besn moro natural for her to say
simply that her stepmothor had gone
out to make a call: Was it a natural
thing for her to say, to invent, when at
any time it might be brought against her.
It is said no letter was found but | con
tampete the possibility OF thore being an
other assassin. Might it not be part OF
The Scheme OF tho Assassin:
Might he not have com, on her when the
note was there at hand Night he not have
had reason to remove it as ono of the links
aSainst him In circuisstial evidence, un-
less every link holds good the chain iS worth
less. Here the court gave several iliustra-
tlons of his meaning.) The jury was asked
to bear in mind the supposed facts that the
defendant had no blood on her clothes
when seen first, and that there wa:
nothing to connect her with the murders so
far as outward appearances went The
government nesded not to show that no
body else had an opportunity to commit the
crime, but mast prove that defendant com
mitted it. The jury must reason to tn:
effect of defendants conduct and stats
monts They were not to conclude by ex'
pert testimony, but were to apply to it O
reasona able judgment. They might convict
if satisfied that the act was done by another
party but that the defendant was present
aiding and abetting. The fact that defend
ant did no; test fv should not influence
them against her. The jndge concluded hi.
charge to the jury at 3l5
Not Guilty"
At the conclusion of the charge the jury
retired. AT 4:30 p, m. 1t was announced
til at they had reached verdict and they
filed into the court room and were polled
Miss Borden was asked to stand up and tn,
| ~ l;ot
upon which he announced mot guilty.
After the verdict had been received tn
district attorney moved thst the other case
against Miss Borden be mol pressed and tn
order Of the court WAS to that effect.
Chief Justice Mason then GRACEFUL
thanked the jury in appreciation of thei
work and faithful service, and reminde
them that the precaution taken with them
which may have seemed irksome at tn
time, solely in the interest Of justice
a fact which they undoubtedly realize
now. The jury ives then dismissed and tn
court was adjourned until Monday next
when the regular criminal session will
opened.
The closing scene in the Borden trial wa
in direct contrast to those whicn had pre-
ceded it. Heretofore all had been decorou
and in Keeping with the dignity of th'
most dignified court in the country, bu
when the verdict of mot guilty was re
turned,
A Cheer Wont Up which Might
have been heard half mile away throug
tho open windows, and there was no q
tempt to check it. Tho stately justic
| looked straight ahead at the bal
walls. Sheriff Wright was power
| m ,uialI ba which las nd
for his use and not once durin
tho tremendous excitement which aste
fully a minute did he make the sighte
sign OF having heard it. lie never saw tl
people rising in their seats and waving the
hand. erchiefs in unison with their voice
because his eyes were full OF tears and wei
completely blinded for the time. Miss Bo
denis head went down upon the rail in froi
of her and tears came whore they had n
come for many long day, as she heard tt
sweetest words every poured into her vii
ing ears, the words mot guilty"
Mr. Jennings Was Almost Crying
and his voice broke as he put his hand o.
to Mr. Adams who sat next to him al
said "hank Cod while MIR. Adams r
turned the pressure of the hand and seem,
incapable of speech. Gov. Robinson turn
10 the rapidly ulssolVlnB jury AT they nj
out of their seats aud bsamed on them wi
fathorly interest in his kindly eyos, al
: stood up as Mr.. Knowlton and Mr. Mooc
came over to shake hands with the coun:
for the defense.
AS soon as possible the room was cleare
although ii was n hard task since ever
body wanted to shake hands with Miss BE
den. Thon she was taken 10 the room
the justices and allowed to recover her col
70 posure with only the eyes of friends up
her aud the caresses Of devoted admirers.
o At the expiration OF an hour she "
placed in carriage and driven to the ST
r ton, where che took the train for +
r River, her home no longer, probably, /
still the only objective point for the inn
diaIe present.
Vermont PenBionsrs.