The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-23

Interrogated by Judge Talyor, he said he
had read only one article about IL. He
said that IL might take some testimony TO
remove his opinion, but that he thought
he could render verdict in accordance
with the evidenc. He said he was oppos-
ed to capital punishment and Prosecutor
Pomerene challenged him for cause
a. o. sfENTz, z
Of Canton, was called He is clerk Of
the Canton board Of education and archi-
tect of schools. Interrogated by Proseou-
tor Pomerene, Mr.. Slentz said that he did
not know that he had any opinion about
the case and was not opposed to capital
punishment. He was temporarily ac-
cepted, the defense reserving It's right to
peremptory challenge until the box is
filed
s. M. KNAPP,
Of Massillon, a machinist, was next call
ed. He was interested in case Some
time ago in which Mr.. welty was coun-
sci but 1t was not so Irecent as to dis
qualify. He was not opposed to capital
punishment. He was temporarily ao-
oepted, and
JOHN H. LEHMAN, ~"
Of Canton, was called. He had formed
and expressed AMI opinion from what he
had read In the News-D Democrat and other
Canton papers. He believed that it
would require .some testimony to re-
move his opinion, but he believed he could
listen to the testimony and render an i'm
partial verdict. Attention nlsswas called to
the fact that much tf the testimony be-
fore the coroner had already been publish
ed and was sworn Testimony, but Judge
Taylor said that he believed that Mr.. Leh-
man was q fair-minded man and could
render just verdict. .InterrogatedI Thy
Mr.. Shields. .forsthe defense, Mr.. Lehman
said that che! had talked with people
about the case, had discussed it with at
torneys. His opinion was formed before
that from reading: what purported to be
sworn evidence. Mr.. iLehmanSsaid that
If he were to sit in the Cease .he would
start in with preoonceived opinion at
to the merits of the case. EAt this juno
ture it was indicated that there might be
some discussion upon just what is neces-
sary to qualify touching upon this partio-
ular point.
ADJOURNMENT.
Judge Taylor held court up to 12 clock
and then the question of adjournment
came up. 1t had been -.intimated to the
court that Messrs. Pomerene and welty
desired to attend .the funeral of Ira M.
Allen, aud the court readily acquiesced.
1t was agreed to adjourn until o'clock,
and it is likely that--courtl will e.held to
later hour than usual this evening. II
is hoped that jury can be secured before
another adjournment is had. At pres
ent those who remain in the jury box
are A. o. Slentz, of Canton, S. NJ.
Knapp, of Massillon, and j. H. Lehman,
of Canton. There will hardly be chal.
lenge for cause in the case of the former
two, while Mr.. Lehman's S opinions may
be decided Of such weight as to disquallfy
A LONG CASE.
1t is quite likely that the case will be d
lengthy one. While no witness has yet
appeared who was present when the crime
complained of is ALLEGED to have been com
mitted, but there are many witnesses
whose evidence is of circumstantia
nature. The state will have numerous
wi nesses, nearly all of whom have testi
fled in the case in it's preliminary stages
There will probably be few additions tc
this list.
FORMER HUSBAND HERE.
There is no way of telling just wha
the defense will be as yet, nor how many
witnesses there will be for DePeyster'
side Of the case. 1t is said that severa
witnesses came in from Pittsburg thi
morning. Subpoenas were issued but
list Of the names was not made out.
is understood that one OF the witnesses
Is the former husband of the deceased
woman. Just what use the defense i
going to make of him is not known.
1t was early evident, even with the in
terrogation of the first man called to th
jury box, that thu. case is well prepared
Messrs. Shields and Welty are proceeding
with tact and evidently have the cas-
carefully prepared for the defense of DE
Peyster, while watching closely the detail
of the states case. Prosecutor Pomeren
is proceeding cautiously and has tn
states case thoroughly in hand. Thi
lawsuit will be interestingly and abb,
fought.
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