Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-20


nous Luetgert dase, early this MORN
ing resumed its elaboration of the evil
dence which laid piled up before it on
a table in type1ritten form. All dis
cussion of the ca4e ceased shortly after
o'clock this mprning, and the tired
jurors slept. Some of them stretched
themselves out Oh the long table in the
jury room, others laid down on the
floor, with their coats for pillows, and a
few dozed in their chairs.
At Z O'Clock there was a stir within
the room, and Bailff Walcott entered.
Several of the jurors were engaged in
refreshing themselves by an application
of cold water to their swollen eyes and
wan cheeks. The baiiff took the order
| for breakfast, and half an hour later it
was served. After the meal was dis
posed of murmurs were heard coming
from the room, which indicated that a
discussion was in progress. Soon this
ceased, and at SIS o'clock silence again
reigned.
Over in the Jail Luetgert was early
astir. BY order of Jailer Whitman, the
prisoner was permitted to leave his cell
and exercise in the corridor alone, save
VI
who stood and watched the movements
of his massive frame.
To an Associated Press representa-
| tive Luetgert said:
Il slept we'll last night and ate a
hearty breakfast this morning. could
eat another in a little while. I believe
l will be acquitted. Every hour the jury
is out it makes it better for me- But
you cannot tell what jury will do af-
| ter ALL
The states attorney spent the night
| after the adjournment of court at a
hotel in the neighborhood. He was
much improved physically this morning
by the rest he had secured. --S'---
Il am still confident that the jury
will return verdict of guilty and that
the punishment will be the greatest
known to the law said the states at
torney, after heG reached his Office.
There was a vast amount of evidence
and many things for the jury to take
into consideration, and an immediate
verdict in such case could not reason
ably be expected"
The long afternoon wore slowly away
with nothing to relieve its monotony
save the request of the jury for the
map of Luetgert's factory and sur
roundings. 1t was believed at first that
some point in reference to the vicinity
was under discussion, but later infor-
nation developed the fact that the jury
in order to circumvent the efforts Of a
crowd of reporters, who from an adj
joining building were surveying them
with telescopes, had placed the map
across the widnow, shutting out all
views of their room.
Judge Tuthill did not put in an ap-
pearance at o'clock, but sent word
that he would not come to the court
room again, today or tonight, until
verdict is arrived at. The court is en-
deavoring to force an agreement and
will not come down, tonight, to hear a
disagreement. 1t is optional with him
as to the time for a disagreement and
he is giving the jury every chance to
agree before permitting them to report
that they are unable to reach a deci-
sion.
At 5 o'clock, the ~ men had been out
"a hours. Two letters offering brides
to the foreman had been received by
Judge. Tuthill and are now in possess
amount offered is $1,000. Both letters
are signed George A. Trill. States At
torney Deneen is not disposed to re-
gard the attempted bribery seriously,
but Inspector Setback and Assistant
States Attorney McEwan look upon the
matter with suspicion. The first letter
was received, last Monday morning. 1t
was dated. Oct. 16, the day upon which
it was originally believed the case
would go to the jury. 1t reads:
Mr.. Foreman: Dear Sir: A powerful
influence is at work to save Luetgert.
Money is scarce and in these hard times
a 500 or so comes in handy. l have
$500 to divide among you IL men. If
you want it, have two good men
smoothfaced, that are discreet, at tthe
southwest corner of Randolph and
Dearborn streets at 1 o'clock p. M. Let
them wear white linen neckties or if
they prefer it. red bow ties. Everything
will be all right. The money is secure
in a Clark street bank.
(Signed GEORGE A., TRILL."
The second letter is under date of
Oct. Is, and is also addressed to the
foreman. 1t reads as follows:
Dear Sir: Why didn't you have the
young man at the corner as suggested.
In the present times 800 is pretty use
full. If you will agree to vote Luetgert
free we can yet arrange matters. Send
the young men, tomorrow.
fSigneO GEORGE A. TRILL."
Judge Tuthill opens all mail sent to
the jurors and in this way these let
tiers fell into the hands of the court
His honor is inclined to regard the let
ters as hoax. Mr.. Deneen thinks the
letters We're gotten up by enterprising
newspaper reporters.
Late in the afternoon the jury sent in
for the contract which Matron Kurth
gave Gottleiba Schmimpk at the time
she took her into her home as do
nestle.
When the police learned two months
ago that the girl whose n oo &c ~ had