The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-01
JURY STOOD If TO |.
For Conviction In the Case Of Ex-COuniy
Treasurer C. W. Wright.
THE CASE WILL Be CALLED IN NOVEMBER
II is Said That tho Man Who Hung
the Jury Was nv. Timothy A.
yaun-whiIe Awaiting the Verdict
tho Mayor Spent the Time PrOb-
ably Discussing Rncehorses.

Suffolk, Va. Aug. 31.-(SpeciaD. -Elev-
en- 10 one for conviction. was the way
the jury stood this morning when they
went TO their room TO formulate ver-
diet in the case. Commonwealth. VS..
Major G. w. Wright. They stood the
same way after being closeted all day,
and there being no possibility of YER
dict they were discharged by Judge XII
by at o'clock. The case will be called
again on Monday. November l6. Major
Wright had Il close call. The man who
hung the jury, and prevented verdict
Of conviction, is said TO be Timothy a.
Eaun. y remarkable feature in con-
nec;!on with the matter Is that there was
4 rumor aliaat at the beginning OF the
trial that there would be hung jury,
and Vann's name was mentioned in con-
ncc;!un with the matter. 1t is not known
on what basis the prophecy was made.
hu: ii is q fact nevertheless that num-
her OF PEI sons took up the idea that
Vann. would hang the jury. Excite
men; regarding the matter is running
high tonight, and remarks anything but
complimentary can be heard.
There has been an air of subdued cX-
pcctancy around the court house all day
as crowds waited for the verdict and
lounccd about on the green discussing
III, case. The defendant occupied his
seat in the court room for part of time,
ana again he would walk on the outside
and ii down on the grass. He showed
no agitation and appeared TO be one OF
the most composed men in tho assembly.
II, was in good spirits, and talked and
laughed with friends as unconcerned!y
as il attending a rice and discussing the
merits OF the fast steppers. The major
lis g!cat lover OF blooded horses.
The only period of the day whtn he
evinced any emotion was at $3.50 y. M
when a rnmbl.ng noise from above pro
claimed the fact that the jury was conf
ing. AS they filed into their box and
Clerk Cover called the roll Major
Wright slightly flush as he saw the
paper supposed 10 contain his acquittal
or condemnation.
In reply 10 Judge Kilby, Foreman L.
d. Brnkley stated that no verdict had
been reached. lie didn't think there
WAS any possible chance of an agree
ment MY Holland addressed them
briefly, SAYING that the case had occu-
pied two long weeks, and he would be
glad IL thcy would 30 back and consider
IL a while longer. In compliance with
Judge Kilby's Instructions The jury were
sent to their room and told to talk over
the case tin O'Clock that verdict
might be reached If possible. When 8
o'clock came they were still eleven to
one. Al the persuasive powers of the
majority had no erect on the minority
of one who stood q : firm as a rock He
maintained that Major Wright was in
aocen: OF the charge. and so with
held the vote which was necessary 10 a
conviction. Ii is said that an attempt
had been made 10 iamper with some 6
the Jurors, but by whom il is not know.
When the jury was discharged Judge
K!lby complim ,nted tAcm on their regu-
lar attend -nce during the trials mem
dorcy. They had shown by no sign nor
expression as TO what they thought of
the case during its progress. and the
court considered it model jury. Coun
sci for the def are surprised at the
result They expected an acqu.ttal or
diet.
commemorative Attorney Holland
says it is unfortunate that the jury stood
as they did. especially after It had .en
whispered around that Mr.. Vann would