The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-27

papers. lie ndQ served as Juror III the
United States court and, in one of the
Superior courts. He said he had no ac-
quaintance with Martin Quinlan, and be-
lieved he could try the case lmpartlally
and be guided by the evidence under the
,, instructions of the court. He was passed
as to cause and upon peremptory prlvi-
lege and was sworn to try the cause, being
the only man remaining in the box.
Eleven more names were called, and the
examination proceeded
John G. Clark, 1101 Green street, had no
prejudice against circumstantial evidence
because it was circum stantial but it would
have to be very strong to effect conviction
at his hands. He had read of the case and
formed and expressed an opinion that
would require strong evidence to remove.
He was excused on the challenge by the
defense, which was denied without fur
ther question by the prosecution but
allowed by the court.
Isaac H. Morse, 115 Clay street, had read
the reports of preliminary evidence, formed
and retained an opinion. He was chal-
lenged by the prosecution, which was de-
MED by the defense and allowed by the court
Addison G.. Misner, 1884 Washington
street, said he had conscientious scruples
against the death penalty and could not
convict under any circumstances. The
court allowed the States challenge, and
Mr.. Misner was excused.
Irwin J. Truman, president Columbia
Banking Company, 236 Bush street,
residing at 812 Twentieth street, testified
that he had heard the questions asked of
other talesmen on circumstantial evidence
and answered that he could join in a
verdict on such evidence. He was accepted
by the prosecution, and Mr.. Deuprey
questioned him.
''Did you read what purported to be the
testimony before the Coroner's jury?"
Il have no distinct recollection of it now,
but think did"
Ibid you read that taken before the
committing magistrate?"
II think / did, sometimes only the
headlines"
"Have you discussed the matter?"
II have no doubt that have"
From what you read or heard, and the
discussions by yourself, or by others, did
you form or express an opinion ~
Eyes"
us that a firm and fixed opinion?"
"No, sir; it is not. Direct evidence would
change it."
"Do you, at the present time, possess an
opinion on the subject of the guilt or inno-
cence of the defendant?"
mo, do not think do"
''Then you are entirely free of any bias
or prejudice?"
II am entirely free of any bias against
the young man, because I do not know
him. | am not acquainted with G. G..
Nobe'
you can cast aside any opinion you
have had and try the case impartially?''
yes"
''As to matters of identification, YOU be-
lieve that persons may be mistaken, and
such testimony should be taken with great
caution?"
Eyes, sir"
No challenge for cause or on peremptory
privilege was offered, and Mr. Truman was
passed by the defense, as he had been by
the prosecution.
Victor Boschetti, a fruit-vender, was
excused on the challenge of the prosecu-
ton on the ground that he could not we'll
understand the English language. The
challenge was allowed
Jacob Martenstein of the National Flour
mills, residing at 1929 Turk street, was
passed by the prosecution, but challenged
by the defense on the ground that he had
formed and still retained an opinion
which would require strong evidence to
remove. The challenge was allowed.
James ID. Bailey, insurance agent rcsid-
ing at 1915 Franklin street. said it would
require very strong circumstantial evil
dence for him to convict, and thought he
had such prejudice as to disqualify him.
He was passed by the prosecution and,
under misunderstanding, also by the de-
Tense. Then the prosecution challenged
him, and the challenge was allowed.
Charles Proschold, 706 Point Lobos
avenue, was excused on the challenge of
the defense on the ground that he pos
sessed an opinion which would require
strong evidence to remove.
Bernard Schloh was excused on the
ground of non-residenee, having removed
to Marin County five months ago.
Mr.. Deuprey was granted the privilege
of asking Mr.. Truman further questions