The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-03

a stock sale near the Hendricks and Put
nam counties line. During the afternoon
the auctioneer said:
Gentlemen, you seem to be losing inter-
est in this sale. Let us do something for
change Suppose we vote on the guilt of
Hinshaw.'
All those who believed the accused
preacher TO be guilty were TO hold up their
hands. Every man present held up a hand,
and when expression upon innocence was
asked not one voted in favor Of Hinshaw.
OF course, such demonstrations did not de-
eide the mans guilt or innocence. but it
illustrates how that guilt or innocence is
regarded by the people who live in the
same community with the accused, and who
have talked the facts over among them
selves.
Notwithstanding this sentiment. the ver-
diet was a great surprise. Not a few bets
were made upon the result and ii was diff
cult TO find any one who would wager on a
conviction. 1t was generally thought that
the jury would disagree or acquit, and a
demonstration of some kind was feared
Judge Hadley took precaution by ordering
that the court bell be not rung upon the
return Of verdict, as Is the custom.
crowded court room was not desired. When
the verdict came in the lawyers in the case
were notified quietly. and Hinshaw was
brought from the jail in as quiet way as
possible During the day many dire pre-
.dictions were heard on the streets of what
would happen in case there was an acquit-
tai. Much of this talk was furnished by
residents OF the Beeville district,
friendly to the defendant One man during
the deliberations of the jury was heard TO
say that he would be "one of a crowd TO
hang the defendant in case there was an
acquittal- Another man said he favored
running him out OF the county, another said
he thought he should be shot. The expec-
tations of an acquittal predominated. which
accounts for the ugly expressions heard.
Some men of good judgment believe that
acquitta would have been followed by an
other tragedy more of a disgrace to the
county than was the murder of Thurza
Hinshaw, but the men of Hendricks county
are stable to have permitted any dis
graceful action upon the part of the hot
headed ones. 1t is safe TO say, however.
that William L. Hinshaw could not have
returned to his pastoral work in this county
had the verdict Of the jury left doubt of
his innocence.
HINSHAw'S DEMEANoR.
The demeanor Of the defendant to-day
was extraordinary for man who realized
his liberty, and perhaps his life, were 10 be
passed upon within few hours. He was
CHEEKY and smiling. His actions may have
been due TO confidence, but to the minds of
most people he was like the boy who
whistled while going through the grave
yard: that is. 1t was all bluff. Hinshaw
came into cours with his face fairly BEAM
ing, knowing full well that Mr.. Spaa1 was
10 say of him the most bitter things and
urge his conviction 10 the jury. The de-
if he might have been takicg his pace at
conference. There was nothing In his
manner to indicate that tie DAY was most
cventful che TO him. He sat with bis feet
on the rounds of chair in front or him.
and smiled slightly wnen Mr.. spaa1 began.
showed more interest ard moss Of ,ne time
he looked as If he were analyzng the
words ard logic of the attorney. At tim 5
look of scorn played about the mouth
Of the defendant, but not for a minute
did he lose his confident air.
/ When the defendant brought in u
court al the afternoon session 10 hear the
instruc tions ito TO the Jury , q Gro xd was stand,
spoke to those he knew. He was dressed
In black clerical suit. his face was fr 'sh y
shaysn, his shoes had been rese!tiy black
ened and his hair was ccmbed Sick. P@sS
ing into the court room he smiled AMI
spoke 10 his friends. shaking 1'umser by
the hands ss whie The & instruetions str wsre b.
Judge Hadley. ard at the conc.us on h
! turned and IN a iocular manner shook
talked and expressed relief that iii was all
over" Sheriff Bell passed with him from
! the room and the officer and his pris-
| oner were going from the room Hnshaw
slapped the sheriff on the back. 20 el him
coed naturedly in tho side, and PASSED some
! joke.
HE GAVE A GASP.
! When the court convened to hear the ver-
dict Hinshaw came in with a confident
smile On his face. He seemed to realize
the solemnity of the occasion but there
was that manner about him which he has
carried all duriag the trial. which could
not be shaken by any uncertainty Only
| when the words imprisonment fer life"
were read. did this manner depart Then
it was that Hinshay paled. His hands
/ clutched restiveiy ard he save nervous
1 gasp His eyes appeared dim. He was in
| daze, hut soon red spots appeared on his
/ face, telling of resumed circulation. and
| he made desperate effort 10 coppose him
self. He was not kept long for Sheriff Bell
| walked with him from the room Hinshaw's
| His eyes were filed with tears and his
| lips quivered. He leaned upon the strong arm
| of the sheriff for support and the two
| walked hack TO the jail without speaking a
word. When a point reached whers
! the boarding place of the cefe 1dans's
mother could be seen, he looked in that di-
rect.on and gave convulsve sob. the two
men passed in the Jail and Hirshaw was
| again confined to his CELL with his men,
ory of the truth of the tragedy fer company
and a life Imprisonment facing him. He
| was left to his own thoughts. TO one being
| allowed TO talk with him and reporters be-
| ing excluded. A few of his fr ends cp lie
! TO extend their sympathy and express their
firm conviction in his innocence.
THE LAST DAY.
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