New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-16
JOHN Y. MKANE GUILTY.
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produced the defendant promptly in the evening
0f Wednesday. seemed to gain satisfaction from
the fact that he sat by the side OF Mckane at
the opening OF the court. But Judge Bartlett
had only to announce that he had heard nothing
from the jury
50 he turned the over to the
Of the Supreme Court. and Justice Will
lam j. Gaynor assembled to the chair occupied
previously by Judge Bartlett Justice Gaynor a
once applied himself to the considera ton of the
calendar. and distributed the cases as they were
called off among his associates for trial. One
he reserved for himself-a case of damages. in
,er1or in imporan e. and the trial began Its
course Testimony received and counsel on
both sides argued their grounds for action. But
the courtroom had been the scene of the greater
drama. and the seats We're occupied largely by
adherents of John Y. McKane. who assembled in
the Chamber, hopeful Of witnessing the acquittal
Of their friend
TIE BODY OF PALE-FACED MEN ENTERS
At II SO O'Clock there a stir in the audi
ence. A whisper was circulated around that
the jury in the case Of McKane was about to
enter the courtroom. Excitement was appar-
ent everywhere There the sound Of the
shutting OF feet In the corridor and there was
palcness upon the faces Of those who constituted
the group beyond the bar This time the rumor
had substantial foundation. Amid the almost
indescrbable sound OF surgng through the CORR
doris the jury entered the courtroom. The face
Of every man OF the jury was as pallid as II
brush dipped in whtewash had been swept over
his cheeks. The very presence Of the men
they passed through the asles seemed to chill
the atmosphere with apprehension that a solemn
episode in this case about TO be introduced.
Justice Gaynor sat in the chair occupied by
Judge Bartlett throughout the trial. The
which the new Judge trying set aside
Judge Bartlett entered from side door and took
his place in the large chair upon tho dais. Nc
Kane entered accompanied by the Sheriff after
some delay. which excited the impatience OF the
presiding Judge. who said with much sternness
This IS the second time the Court has had to
wait for you. Mr.. Sheriff. Such delays
trely unnecessary and entirely inexcusable."
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.
McKane took his seat by the side OF Mr..
Bacl<us The chairs occupied by the jury In the
McKane trial were now occupied by another
jury in the case before Judge Gaynor. that
the McKane jurymen were obliged to take seats on
the opposite side Of the chamber. Mr.. Shepard.
representing the prosecution. vas there. and was
joined later BY Colonel Lamb. Mr.. Roderics.
counsel for Mckane did not arrive until the
proceedings far advanced. Mr.. Shepard
was In consultation with Judge Bartlett
other matter when the announcement came that
the jury prepared to enter the court. Cen
eral Tracy. for the prosecution. and cx-Judge
Troy. for the defence. were not within the court
room at the time the verdict WAS rendered.
a great crowd surged through the corridor:
number OF policemen had been detailed to pre-
serve order but they seemed poweress in face
Of the mob which congregated around the en-
trance Of the courtroom. In the great mass
were many adhercnts Of the defendant and
these were the most bosterous In the throng.
With commendable foresight Judge Bartlett
had ordered that one should enter the gal
eries. wherein had been stuffed from day 10 day
mob Of typical Gravcsend representatives,.
As soon order secured In ia, courtroom
the question was asked by the clerk OF the court
Of the foreman OF the jury: Have you decided
upon a verdict
THE SOLEMN ANNOUNCEMENT
The foreman Mr. sackett arose. his face pale
and his lips trembling and said; we have"
rs John Y. McKane guilty or not guilty Of
the charge In the Indictment" was the question
asked by the clark
An awful stiffness pervaded the courtroom
Men strained their necks eagerly from remote
corners. some put their hands to their ears. faces
rarely seen: people leaned over the bars and
obst riictions Almost thirty seconds followed
during which there was no sound TO relieve the
tension and then came forth the utterance
"Guilty"'
Judge Bartlett had impressvely admonished
the audience that 10 demonstration should fol-
low the announcement OF the verdict. and he
had declared that he would hold any one In
contempt who gave any manifestation OF APP
proval or disapproval; but Judge Bartlett. with
the power Of the Supreme Court behind him. WAS
powerless 10 repress the voice Of approval which
succeeded the announcement Of the deterrnina-
ton Of the jury. True, the applause was OF short
duration but II burst forth In one mighty boom |
Then all was over.
The sound fell like thunderclap on |
the ears OF McKane. who sat with his chin |
deeply pressed upon his bosom and his heavy |
eyelids closed His face is naturally rudy IL
etained It's ruddiness for half "A minute more
Then there swept over It a dcathly pallor. There
sat Judge Gaynor by the side Of the presiding |
Justice the man against whom Mechanics In |
fanny had been directed 1t was dramatic |
ricture one that will be remembered by every |
one who saw It. There was in Judge GaynoTs |
coun,epsnce a reflection Of satisfaction as he |
looked down with santing glance toward the |
McKailc Many friends rushed to |
side and grasped his hand and arm.
while words OF sympathy were poured into MS |
ears: but like a statue he sat with his eyeiids |
droonine and tears coursing down his pale |
cheeks and he uttered not word.
MKANE READS HIS OWN FATE
Meanwhile hurried accounts OF the proceedings
In the courtroom had been sent to the news
naper offices near ut hand and extras were on
the street almost simultaneously with the an
noupcement of the verdict. Sheriff Buttling sat
beside McKanc. and did not urge the defendant
In his departure. Probably fifteen minutes
elansed between the time when Mckane re-
ce,ved his sentence and the moment OF his gong
from the courtroom When he appeareu III 'he
corridor newsboys not familiar WIN Ills iea'"ie'
thrust into his face copies of the papers wh'ch
,,,, h,, to seIl announcing his own conviction
They shouted. "AIl about the verdict In the Nc
Kane ,rial,' and the broken-down and dethroned
King Of Gravesend snatched from the hanos oil