New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22

emile on his face responded pleasantly to the
greetings and congratulations Of those who crowded
around A few OF his political friends were there
and these men loud and sincere in their
expressions.
Although the court officers prevented the cheering
in the courtroom their Jurisdiction did not ex-
tend 10 the corridors OF the City Hail. and the first
group Of men who left the courtroom sent UP a
shout which was taken up and repeated by the
crowds gathered just outside the line drawn by the
watchmen AS Senator Quay could get
away from those anxious to shake his hand ana
congratulate him. he made his way. accompanied
by his counsel to the elevator, to descend 10 the
street from the sixth floor Of the Municipal Build
ing.
MUCH ENTHUSIASM SHOWN.
Here the scenes in the courtroom were repeated
Everybody wanted 10 say something pleasant 10
h,,, and crowds gathered near the elevator shaft
on each floor TO watch the carrying the party
as 1t descended to the street. The avenue sur
rounding the City Hall wide and smooth. and the
neighborhood is the stamping ground Tor the pom
ticians of the town. Here the enthusiasm was
great as the Senator emerged from the door Of the
building A group of enthusiasts rushed forward
and attempted hoist him to their shoulders, but
the Senator waved them back. saying on no!
On, no! I'm too old a man for that.
Sus Ths e o T Of S his
he made his escape from the surging crowd. II rs
understood that he will once join his family In
Washington, and will probably go away for long
Previous TO the announcement of the verdict the
accused man sat in his accustomed seat IN the
courtroom and chatted with his counsel ana a
group Of newspaper reporters. He was IN good
spirits probably owing TO the prevalent rumor tnat
He looked as well he has at any. time during
the last few months and SAID tnbt ne Ie
IN his health ne attributed TO the fact that he has
been deprived Of his favorite cigar }r The honTs
,hs he he mas %as 0e seriously his ability to
break away from the smoking habit altogether
box the senator turned and halffaced them.
The stereoyged How say YOU ger hen n II 'n ne
not gqty? brOught prompty from the for mans
Senator s QUAR- flushed and he seemed as if about
10 be overcome by emotion. This was only for an
ns s mnsy responded to the consratuaton,
that were being heaped upon him.
any way express guittude TO them for their verdict
Jurors patted them on the back and told them what
heroes they were Senator Quays only comment
on the verdict was. We'll expected It."
HOW THE JURY CONSIDERED THE CASE.
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 10 ? for acauittal. the two stood II TO !.
The one standing out for conviction by this time
had much modified his reasons for conviction, and
when the last ballot was taken he voted for ac-
49, inc ne inrnre who stood ont for conviction
are said have been Charles Penzler shoemaker,
snoufa after the first ballot but Bevan held out
until this morning. when the final ballot was taken.
After the crowd left the courtroom District-At-
torney Rothermel was asked regarding the remain
ing indictments He said there three of them
and they still pending. but he would not say
what his course will be regarding them. In two or
these indictments Senator Quay is charged with
conspiring with Hopkins and Haywood. as he was
IN the under which he was to-day acquitted
In the remaining indictment he IS charged with
conspiracy jointly with his son. Richard X. Quay.
This charge grew out Of the loan OF 10000 TO
young Quay, obtained through q deposit OF that
much Of the State money in the Peoples Bank.
Senator Quay's lawyers say the District-Attorney
picked out the indictment on which he could make
the best for the trial just ended. and he VIII
not dare bring the Senator to the bar again. Po-
litical friends Of Senator Quay are urging him 10
bring criminal prosecutions against those enemies
who. they claim. behind the prosecution or
their favorite. but the Senator will not Indicate
what his course In this respect may be.