The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-19


seemed 20 NaA. 40 get near Luetgert.
All wanted to zee how the big sausage
maker stood the final ordeal now that
his case was I'm the hands OF the jury.
While the tumult was going on Bailiffs
Connor and Wolcott were sworn in by
the clerk to take charge Of the jury.
When the IL men marched out OF the
room a moment later Judge Tuthill or
dered the room cleared and announced
that he would adjourn court until
O'Clock. but that he would be within
easy call in case his presence was de-
sired
Luetgert. with his little golden haired
son In his arms received few friends.
Ills son and william Charles pressed
forward and warmly shook the hand OF
the prisoner Luetgert smiled and gazed
about him. He tried TO look calm and
unconcerned. but behind the mask OF
indifference those who have watched his
varying moods could trace suppressed
nervousness. He soon returned To his
cell. where he ate sparingly OF supper.
The Instructions OF the court were fair
to both sides and showed unusually
careful preparation" said State At
torney Deneen. Ex-Judge Vincent was
not 80 well pleased. however. Judge
Tuthill refused 10 give number OF in
structions for the defense whuch were
virtually, IL is said, an attack upon the
police department.
Unconfrmed Rumor.
rumor was current i'm the court room
shortly after 10 o'clock that the jury
stood 10 for conviction and two for ac-
tgl n
that he had heard the rumor. but did not
seem greatly worried about II.
over I'm the Jail Luetgert was given
more freedom than is usually accorded
prisoners. He was liable 10 he called
OF any moment, and in consideration of
this fact Jailor Whitman had given him
permission To walk the corridor His
pockets were filled with strong cigars,
and he kept one constantly between
his lips. sending out quick little jets
OF smoke as he walked to and fro. He
was making a desperate effort TO appear
at ease. but the attempt was by no
means successful. He was greatly dis
turbed and his nerves were wrought 70
their highest tension. Every few min
utes he would stop i'm front of his cell
and say TO Nick Marzen, his cell mate
and n condemned murderer. /: "Oh,
they'll acquit me all right; they'll
acquit me-" His actions showed very
little OF the confidence expressed by
his words.
Shortly after II Luetgert was informed
by Jailor Whitman that he must go
TO his cell. just as he turned TO go
towards his cell he was asked If he ex-
pected To he acquitted.
Sure. | do" he said. why not?"
What are you going to do when you
get out?"
We'll, said Luetgert. with n grin, II
guess about the first thing I will do
will be TO go and see Mrs. Feldt. my dear
beloved Christine-that dear devil. She
owes me $4,000. and | am going to get
IT."
Then what?"
Then am going to try 10 make some
more money. l guess l sseed il by this
time. i fee. easy over this verdict.
and I don't worry one bit. Now l am
going to sleep. and if any man wakes
me up IL wiz be bad for him.
Disagreement Taken Place.
At 1880 this morning information direct
from the jury room was TO the effect
that a disa greement had taken place.
both sides being obstinate. and the
chances for an agreement before morn
ing being very slight. The majority Of
the jury lis with the state and desirous
CT conviction. Just how the jury stands
could not be learned, but IL is generally
thought that the final outcome will be
q disagreement.
Police Captain Schuettler. who worked
up much OF the evidence in the case,
practically admitted that he had given
UP hopes OF conviction, but added that
the state would get Luetgert on the
Eext trial.