The age-herald., 1898-02-03
JAMES SUFFER-
 FOUND GUILTY A Dramatic Scene in the Court Room
 Follows. BITTER TEARS WERE SHED As the Finding Of the Jury Was Read by
 the Clerk. JEANETTE TRAIL SMILED AND WEPT Mrs. Suther Clung to Her Convicted Husband A Motion for a New Trial Will Be
 Made-A History of
 the Case.
JEANETTE TRAIL SMILED AND WEpT

It was a dramatic scene that presented itself at the close of the trial of the Suth- CT seduction case in the criminal court yes- terday Assistant Solicitor Hugh Morrow closed the argument
 The young and pretty wife of the de- fendant, who had not before appeared in the court room, occupied a chair near her accused husband during the delivery of Judge Greene's charge to the jury. She was apparently i'll at ease and nervously watched the proceedings. Seated near by was Jeanette Frail, the girl who Is al- legged to have been wronged. She was calm and collected although her face reflected the anxiety she had experienced and the trying ordeal through which she had pass ed during the long trial.
 Suther made a strong effort to retain his composure, although it was evident that he was anxious for the end.
 After the jury retired the suspense be- came almost unbearable. Some of the spec tators left the court room. but in short time the jury were ready to report and there was a rush for seats.
 The bailiff rapped for order and as the jury filed in there was a death-like still ness, all eyes being turned upon the fore man, who held the indictment on which was written Suthers fate.
 Judge Greene propounded the usual ques- ton, "Gentlemen, have you agreed upon verdict?" to which came the response, "We have" The paper was handed to the clerk who read in a clear voice:
 "We, the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the bill of indictment.
 G. R. FARMER,
 Foreman" As the fatal word was spoken the faith full wife of the accused man uttered a low sob and, rising from her chair she sprang to his side and threw her arms around his neck and wept as if her heart would break. 2"
 Suther was at first apparently dazed. His face flushed a deep crimson and then turned deathly pale. As he tried to com- fort his weeping wife he seemed to realize his fate tears came to his eyes and he gave way to his feelings and wept bitterly. A smile of satisfaction spread over the face of Jeanette Frai as she heard the clerk read the word guilty" but only for a moment did it last and then glancing at the -heartbrol1en wife as she pdteously  band, her sympathdes were aroused and she herself gave way to tears
 It Was Solemn Scene
 It was solemn scene and Jumps came to the throats of many of the spectators as they stood silent witnesses to the scene.
 The jury was polled' and each member answered ''yes" to the question ''Is this your verdict?" and were discharged.
 The crowd soon dispersed and a consul tatton was he'd between Suther, his wife and Attorney Dan Greene. The three then walked down stairs to the sheriff's office where another consultation was held. After the consultation Mrs. Suther left for Bessemer and the convicted man was taken to the county jail. ee a@~y
 The punishment for seduction is from one to twenty years tn the penitentiary.
 A motion for a new trial will be made and If it Is not granted an appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
 History of the Case
 Suther was charged with the seduction of Jeanette Frail, under a promise of mar riage, who was alleged to have been 16 years old at the time.
 She took the stand against him and told her story in a straightforward manner. She recited the manner in which she had met Suther, his declarations of love and of her downfall
 A number of witnesses were introduced by the defense who made damaging state ments against Miss Fr,afl's character. In rebuttaI the state introduced witnesses to impeach the defendants witnesses.
 The trial was begun one week ago to- day and has proved one of the most sem sational that has ever been heard in the courts of this county.
 < Suther, the convicted man is reported to be worth about $2O.000. i ---------