Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26

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their places, there were comparatively
few people in the courtroom. The rule
regarding admission that has prevailed
since the trial began was strictly ad-
hered to and nobody got by the line of
watchmen guarding the corridor who was
not provided with ticket. AS result
of this arrangement, only about half the
seats were occupied when the verdict
was rendered.
Attempt at Demonstration.
There was an attempt at demonstra-
ton, but this was sternly repressed by
the court officers whose loud shouts of
Order" Order" "Silencew was
effective in silencing those jubilant spir-
its who wished to give vent to their
satisfaction by cheering. The officers
were unable, however, to keep those who
struggled to get to Senator Quay ard
congratulate him. Chairs were upset,
tables were brushed aside and hats were
smashed by the on-rushing crowd.
Senator Quay, wiz broad smile on
his face, responded pleasantly to the
greetings and congratulations of those
who crowded around. A few of his po-
ltical friends were there, and these men
were loud and sincere in their express
SionS.
Cheering Outside.
Although the court officers prevented
the cheering in the courtroom, their jul
risdiction did not extend to the corridors
of the city hall and the first group of
men who left the courtroom sent up a
mighty shout, which was taken up and
repeated by the crowds gathered just
outside the dead line" drawn by the
policemen beyond which only possessors
of tickets were allowed to pass.
AS soon as Senator Quay could get
away from those anxious to shake his
hand and congratulate him, he made his
way, accompanied by his counsel to the
elevator to descend to the street from
the sixth floor of the municipal building.
Here the scenes in the courtroom were
repeated. Everybody wanted to say
something pleasant to him, and crowds
gathered near the elevator shaft on each
floor to watch the car carrying the party
as it descended to the street. The ave-
nue. surrounding the city hall is wide
and smooth and the neighborhood is the
stamping ground for the politicians of the
town.
Here the enthusiasm was immense as
the senator emerged from the door of
the building. A group Of enthusiasts
rushed forward and attempted to hoist
him onto their shoulders, but the sena-
tor waved them back, saying: "Oh no;
oh, no. I'm too old a man for that"
Quay will Go to Washington.
Senator Quay walked with his friends
one block down Broad street to the office
from the surging crowd. 1t is under
stood that he will at once join his fami-
ly in Washington and will probably go
away for long rest. There is every
reason to believe that Gov. Stone will
some time today, or in the near future,
Quay to the United States senatorship
vacated by him on March 4. Gov. Stone
will take this action Notwithstanding
previous decisions on the question of his
right to do so, and will leave the question
of Mr. Quay's eligibility to be disposed
of later on.
Previous to the announcement of the
verdict, the accused man sat in his &C
customed seat in the courtroom and
chatted with his counsel and a group Of
newspaper reporters. He was i'll good
spirits, probably owing to the prevalent
rumor that only one of the jurors was
holding OFT against him. He looked as
we'll as he has at any time during the
past few months and said that he felt
better than he has for long while. This
improvement in his health he attributed
to the fact that he has been deprived of
his favorite cigar during the hours that
he has been in the courtroom and he de-
clared that he is seriously considering his
ability to break away from the smoking
habit altogether
When the jurymen had taken their
seats in the box the senator turned and
half-faced them.
The stereotyped "How say you, gentle
men of the jury. do you find the pris--
oner at the bar guilty or not guilty?'
brought promptly from the foreman's lips
the words mot guilty" and at this point
Senator Quay's face flushed and he
seemed momentarily as if about to be
overcome by the feeling of emotion that
was surging over him. This was only
for an instant, however, and the great
political leader was his imperturbabe
self again as he smilingly responded to
the congratulations that were being.
heaped upon him.
Senator Quay Expected 1t.
Senator Quay did not look at the jury
at all or in any way express gratitude
to them for their verdict in his favor
His friends, however, surrounded che jul
rors, patted them on the back and told
them what heroes they were Senator
Quays only comment on the verdict was
''Well, | expected it,
The case went to the jury at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and four ballots were
taken before the final decision was
reached The first ballot stood 10 to .
for acquittal, the next two stood IL to
l. The one standing one for conviction