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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ATLEE POMERENE.

though the defense is anxious to have her
here on several other important points.
Her absence will surely be referred to
often enough In the trial to call the at
tention of the jdry to the fact that she is
wanted but cannot De secured. Tha6
will have tendency, with other testi-
mony and circumstances that will be
sought TO be introduced, to cast doubt
as to the slayer of George d. S,xton.
When the preliminaries were out-of the
way aud the questions that the defense
wanted saved had been saved, and excep-
tions to rulings had been noted, the call
of the jury began, Tuesday afternoon.
1t was arranged that .theyl should be
called one at time and ..should,be inter-
rogated AZ they stepped into the box.
Each juror was compelled to answer
numerous questions. ETheir names, age
and occupation are the. flrstl essentials.
Then they are asked II they have ever
heard Of the case. If they have, did they
hear enough about it to form an opinion
as to the guilt or innocence of the ac-
ousedH Are they opposed to capital pun
ishnenvS Would they render a verdict
for conviction on circnmstantial evidence
IN proper caseH Have they any preju-
dice against the accused, or had they
any prejudice against the deceased, for
whose murder she is on trial. Are they
related to any of the parties or to any of
the attorneys engaged in the oaseS Have
they any law suits pending in which any
OF the counsel in the case are att rneys
either or for against themP Do. they
know-rany reason whatever why, they
could not sit In the case and render an
impartial verdict. Under all these ques-
tions. seven oat Of ten jurors called quail
lied Tuesday afternoon. It was r-
markable record. AS the juror takes his
seat In the jury box he is sworn In by
County Clerk Thomas O. cassslpan,,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
the st,te had two and the defense six
teen, had arrived.

the state had two and the defense six
teen, had arrived.
Prosecutor Pomerene then asked the
court to direct what should be done as to
peremptory challenges. He called atten-
ton to the fact that the state had but
two challenges and the defense so many
more that it appeared to be hardship to
the state. Tho court did not feel inclined
to wipe out the statutes, and asked the
state If it was content with the jury.
The prosecuting attorney desired that
the defense exhaust some of its chal-
lenges first, allowing the state to reserve
the two it had. Jugde Taylor said the
PR ctioe has been to inquire of the state
If 1t were content with the jury. If II
We're not, the right to challenge perempt
orily must be exercised If desired. After
the first challenge of this sort the court
said the state would have more latitude.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06


the Honors Due to q Brave SOL
der, While Relatives and
Friends shed Tears Over
Their Resting Place.
Services over the remains Of the dead
heroes Of the Eighth Ohio we're held to-
day, the hrst over the body OF Ed. J.
Wingerter in st. Peters Catholic church
at o'clock, and the second over those
Of Corporal Charles Tsrnerin the United
Brethren church at 2 O'Clock.
The funeral services Of Edward J.
Wingerter, private Of Co. l, were
largely attended by the friends and
relatives OF the deceased. Requium
mass was celebrated and an eloquent
sermon preached by Rev. Father
schwertner. In words that brought
tears to many eyes he told of the sacri.
fee which the volunteer had undergone.
The mere fact that this dead hero bore
his struggles against death and his brave
endurance in suffering should be
solace to Ills sorrowing friends. Re.
mains we're inferred in st. Peters ceme-
terry.
Services were held over the remains
of Corporal Charles Tanner, Of Go. L,
at 2 o'clock in the United Brethren
church. The pastor spoke words Of
praise for the dead hero, who during life
had been so kind and considerste of all
who knew him. The fact that he died
in behalf Of noble cause was extended
as a word of solsce for his loss to his
griet stricken parents. The remains
were inferred in Westlawn cemetery.
Both services we're attended by the
three companies of Canton, headed by
the drum corps. The floral offerings
were fine, The services of Edward s.
Wingerter were attended by the Knights
of st. John, and at both funerals the
companies, headed by their officers,
marched to the burial grounds, where a
salute was fred over the graves of each
and the tape sounded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

evidently feels that he is not unhand-
some.
"How old are your' inquired Mr..
Grant.
"You guess and I'll tell you," was the
response of Mr.. Fosnaught.
"Answer the question:" said the
court.
81 am &c." said the juror.
Mr., FosnAught thinks he looks young
and was chary in answering as to his
age, 1t is possible that he expected to
sit in the trial and did not propose to be
put down as fossil. The accused in
this action is handsome and unmarried,
Mr.. FosnaOght, it developed, is also a
confirmed peruser of the Cleveland
Leader, which Is cause for challenge In
some states.
~ take the Repository and Indeden,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
To Try the Annie X. George Case
Being Selected.
THE PROSECUTION LEADS IN QUESTIONING
The of Whom Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen
During the Janglng of the Attorneys Mrs. George Takes
an Active Interest and Evidently Is Familiar
With Her Attorneys Telling Points.

The attorneys for Annie E. George
may we'll be satisfied with the result of
the first day of the trial. While on the
surface Il does not appear that great
deal has been accomplished, yet the pre-
iiminary skirmishes were gotten out Of
the way and decisions rendered that led
ND to the INN ediate commen cement Of
the case. Prosecutor Pomerene was not
pleased to have the evideLoe of Russell
Hogan, the young sou of Martin j.
Hogan, go to the jury as 1t had been
given to the coroner. Particularly was
this 50 as the prosecutor insists that be-
fore the grand jury the young man told a
story that was not so bald as the one that
he told to the coroner. They were sub
stantially the same, but the statement as
to Who the figure In black was, that passed
the young man after the shooting, was
not given with such a degree Of direct.
ness as 1t will reach the jury that will
decide whether Mrs. George will go free
or to the electric chair. Then the absence
of Mrs. Althouse comes in with NOR,
favor to the defense than to the state
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

did not desire to challenge on the ground
of oonssnguinity within the fifth degree,
and then followed some figuring as to
whether the relationship was within the
fifth degree. Judge Taylor said be could
not bother his head with such problem.
No challenge was offered by either side,
and the panel was again full. After an
inquiry Of the whole panel, as mentioned
elsewhere, David Warstler was excused
and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

DESERVE PENSION.
The Eighth Ohio Boys Were Badly
Treated and No Kick Should
Be Made About 1t.
scripps-McRea League Special.

scripps- s-McRea League Special.
Washington, April 5.-Pension Com.
missioner Evans states that among tho
five regiments making the most applioa-
tions for pensions ION account OF the
Spanish war are the Thirty. .fourthMichi-
gan with S9S applications, Thirty-third
Michigan with $780, and the Eighth Ohio
with $40.
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"on what was your opinion basedr

"on what was your opinion basedS"
asked the court.
"on the actions of the parties before
the crime," responded the Juror.
In answer to a question by the prose-
cutor, juror said he could render a YER
dict according to the evidence. He
thought he could go into the case with an
unbiased mind. The juror was not OPP
posed to capital punish uent nor to con-
viction on ciroumstantial evidence. He
was allowed to remain.
LAFAYETTE swIeART
Of Lawrence township was next called.
He had read the sapers and had partially
formed an opinion, but was not biased.
"HAve yon had Mr.. Sterling In your
employP" was asked by Mr.. Grant.
Eyes SIR" MIR. Swigart answered.
"Hsve you never heard this case talked
over in Mr.. stsrling's officeP"
"No sir"
"Mr. Sterling is not employed as Jour
counsel now9"
| "No SIR"
"Is there any reason why you could
not sit unbiased in this caseH'
"None, only prefer not to be a
juror"
He was allowed to sit.
AUGUST BARCHFIELD,
meat dealer, was called. He is Can
tonian who resides in the Sixth ward. He
had heard the case discussed and had
formed and expressed an opinion. He
was challenged and excused.
CHARLES sPEIDEL
of wilmot is in the timber business. Nr,
Sterling had given him counsel in Law
suit but was not his counsel now. He
had formed and expressed an opinion
and was excused. After oautioning th,
gentlmen called to serve on the jury
court adjourned to $3.50 O'Clock wednes
day morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
soys, sasmo POWDER co., NEW yoss.

dent, too" said Fosnaught, "but
throw them away"
This exhibition Of superior judgment
was noted. Mr.. Fosnaught is a married
man and has six children. He was ac-
cepted, making nine that had been
secured at e:45.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
LEWIS W. LIND

Of Plain township, school teacher, took
his place in the box. He had talked
somewhat about the case. While he was
being interrogated the hour of adjourn
ment arrived, and suspension was had
until o'clock
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
LYOuRGUS PFOUTs,

a contractor and builder residing in
Sugar Greek township, was. next called.
He Is not opposed to capital punishment.
He was opposed to convioting any one on
oircumstantial evidence. There Is moth
ing In the statute touching on this point
as ground for, challenge, though the
statute says that any cause that would
unfit him for service on the jury Is
ground fer challenge. The juror finally
said to the court that he would be gov
erned by the, force end weight of the
evidence. He was accepted temporarily.
JOHN ERB
Of Tuscarawas township, carpenter and
slater, was interrogated sby Mr.. Grant.
de was not opposed to capital punish
ment nor to finding one guilty on cir
cumstantial evidence In a proper case.
He was given seat in the jury box.
MATTHIAS ERTLE
OF Massillon, a retired butcher, aged II
years, was called and interrogated by
Mr.. Pomerene. He had talked about the
case, had read about it and had formed
an opinion. The state challenged and he
was disqualified,
THOMAS SEXTON
OF Canton was inquired Of by Mr.. Grant.
He is motorman ON the A. b. O. road
between Akron and Cleveland He gets
to his home here about once month.
He said he was not opposed to capital
punishment. M. Sexton was asked as
to whether anyone had approached him
with reference to his opinion OF the
merits Of the case. He said he had not,
and was accepted for the present.
JoEsPH KIEFFER
OF Canton was called. He had talked
with his neighbors and friends ana had
read the papers, and had formed an
opinion.s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
WENDELL p. FOX,

WhNDEbh r. fOA,
en- employe Of the Russell Company,
Massillon, had heard Of the murder. He
had read the newspaper accounts and
had formed an opinion that evidence
would not remove. The state challenged
and he was excused on the ground that
he could not render an impartial verdict.
AMOS l.. BRENNER
Of Canton township, aged "a years, was
the first man who had been called in this
case who would no take an oath but who
affirmed. The form was administered by
Clerk Casselman. He answered ques-
tions satisfactorily. He had an opinion
about the case and the state challenged.
The court asked some questions and the
juror said that his opinion might be
changed by evidence. He was accepted.
FREDERICK W. PREYER
Of Massillon is also young man with an
opinion that was deep set. 1t had stuck
in on him to the extent that no sort Fof
evidence woud prove an antidote, and he
was excused.
ADAM GIBB 'g-se1, :,
of Canon was next called to the box. He
showed certificate which set forth that
he had been member of the volunteers
Of the Canton 1Ie department for five
years and asked to be excused under the
provisions of the statutes in such cases.
The court examined the certificate and
the juror was allowed to go.
JULIUS A. ZANG
of A Alliance, jeweler, had heard Of the
case on the night of it's occurrence and
had read accounts Of the occurrence in
various papers. He had also had conver'
sation but had formed nor expressed nc
opinion. He said he believed in capital
punishment, and said oircumstantia
evidencs was sufficient for him. HI
knew neither George d. Ssxton nor thu
accused. He knew Of no reason why HI
should not sit in the case, and qualified
in other matters. He was accepted, be
ing the eleventh Juror.
JOSIAH SHIVELY
resides just outside the city limits, il
Canton township. Mr.. Shively wa
formerly court bailiff He had read o
the case In the News Democrat and othe
papers and had talked of it with friend
and his family. He had formed al
opinion of the case and had EXPIRE ssed 1t
he was the special bailiff at the door o
, the grand jury room when the gran,
jury was inquiring into the case. H
could not give an impartial verde
, under the circums stances and was ordre
to stand aside.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

,ntered the jury box at the opening Of
,ourt, and then the death watch"
opened the doors to the corridor and the
crowd came In. There were but four
among the discriminate huma us
who filed through the door. All the seats
were filed, but there was still standing
room In the aisles at $3.50.
JOHN W. REESE
was the eleventh man who answered the
summons in the special venire to take O
seat in the boz and submit to inquiry as
to his qualifications. Mr.. Grant inter
rogated him. He answered all the ques-
tions satisfactorily until 1t came to q
question ss to whether he had served on
a jury recently. He said he had served
on jury before Judge McCarty in a
case in which Mr.. Grant had been an
attorney. 1t developed also that the YER
dict had been against Mr.. Grant, which
caused good-humored passage e-at-arms
between attorneys. His prediction for
yerdicts against Mr.. Grant made him
especially desirable In the minds Of the
defense. He was challenged by the state
not because he had returned verdict
against Mr.. Grant, but because he had
been on jury at all. The court sus-
tained the challenge and Mr.. Reese was
ordered to stand de.
JOHN W. YoHE
was called. He is ee'years Of age and is
son of George W. ,Yohe Of Canton. 5Mr.
Yohe soon developed into a young man
with an immovable opinion. He mad set
his jaws on notion about this case, and
it.would take testimony to loosen them.
The defense thought he would be a good
man for its side, but the state did not
want him, and he faded from the panel
GEORGE STEINMETz,
Pike township farmer, took the seal
recently vacated by Mr.. Yohe and VA
interrogated by Mr.. Grant. He said h,
had lived in Pike township as long as h,
had lived anywhere. He had read th
papers but had formed no particula
opinion. His answers to other question
were satisfactorS and he was allowed t.
remain in tn box, being the eighth juro
accepted temporarily.
NELSON s. MILLER
is Plain township farmer and he ha
answered summons to appear and an
swer as to his qualifications to sit in thi
case. He had read Of the case and ha
heard 1t talked about. His opinions wer
practically formed but he would bring /
a true verdict despite that opinion. II
was not opposed to capital punishment
but was opposed to conviction on oil
cumstantlal evidence. He said that n
matter how strolg the circumstantit
evidence was, lie would not find anyo-
guilty on that class Of testimony alon,
The state challenged for cause. Nj
Welty objected to tie challenge aud I'll
court made some inquiries of the juror.
"You say you would not find verde
OF guilty, no matter how strong the ci
cumstsnoes?" inquired the court
Eyes sir"
"You may stand aside" said jude
Taylor "No man who has q notion
that kind may sit in this case"
ABRAHAM FoSNAUGHT
resides in Perry township and is a we
preserved man, with little black sic
whiskers. His. hair is also black and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

of Plaiu township, a farmer, took the
twelfth chair in the jury box and In
quiry was made of him as to his qualifl-
cations to remain here. He answered all
questions satisfactorily and was allowed
to remain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
Receive the Bodies of Two War
Heroes,
WHO DIED WHILE ON DUTY,
In the Fever-Infected Districts Near
Santiago.
THE TWO CANTON COMRADES,

wlngerter and Tarner, Are Buried with
the Honors Due to q Brave Sol
dier, While Relatives and
Friends Shed Tears Over
Their Resting Place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
HEN RY A. SMITH

Of Canton was called and interrogated by
Attorney Grant. He Is blacksmith,
had read the papers but had formed no
opinion about the case. He Is not opposed
to capital punishment. Mr.. Smith was
qualified to act In the case and WAS ac-
cepted for the present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

Then the attorneys ply him with quvs-
tions on the points mentioned, to deter
mine whether he is at person to sit on
the jury.
GEORGE ". NIEsz
Of the Second ward, Canton, retired
merchant, was Hrst called. He was sworn
by Clerk of Courts Casselman and was
inquired of by Prosecutor Pomerene. He
had talked with his own family about
the case, but with no outsiders. He had
no opinions that would preclude him
from finding a verdict of guilty in q
crime punishable by death. He had read
of the crime in the papers and had read
the vari Jus reports Of the occurrence in
the News Democrat and other papers.
The juror qualified and was accepted for
the present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
ABRAHAM FoSNAUGHT

resides in Perry township and is a well
preserved man, with little black side
whiskers. His. hair is also black and he
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
FREDERICK W. PREYER

of Massillon is also young man with an
opinion that was deep set. 1t had stuck
in on him to the extent that no sortEof
evidence woud prove an antidote, and he
was excused.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06
JOSIAH SgIvELY
i DAVID wARsTLER

to stand aside
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-04-06

"You may stand aside" said Judge
Taylor. "No man who has notion Of
that kind may sit in this case.r
Arizona republican., 1899-05-08

of Germany, and which served to bring
 down upon his impUlsive head severe
 cha5tfsement from Washington, con-
 prise an incident that is particularly
 embarrassing because it so closely
 follows the Manila and Samoa un-
 pleasantnesses, rcae of which alone
 would be cause for much friction And on top of these comes a yellow journal
 story to the effect that German agents
 offered a Cuban leader 250,000 francs to start rebellion in Cuba against the
 United States. This is probably the
 veg-iest bosh, but ehe pain absurdfty
 of the story that Germany proffers the
 insignificant sum of S50,G00 to launch a revolt in Cuba will not prevent many creduious persons from accepting it as truth, because an eriterprising Paris
 correspondent ''vouches foc it'' There seems to be nc doutl5 that German fot-heads have assailed our rights at
 Manila and Samoa, but Germany has formally disavowed the acts of her ad- miral in Philippine waters and given friendly assurances that any wrong doing on the part of her subjects will be made right. Let the American who is inclined 10 doubt Gsrmany's good will toward us reflect that hundreds of thousands of the Father1and's best children are @ Part of cur body polite and among OUT most loyal citizens. Germany remembers this and knows that hand lifted against us would be directed against her own offspring, Which, though expatriated by the adop- ton of citizenship here, are still tied to the cid land by bonds of unbreak- able affection. Emperor William does not dcubi1 much if at all that if a cru cial test should come these adopted citizens would stand by the stars and stripes even he is neither so imptlitic nor devoid of senti- ment as 'Hilfu.ly to precfpitate such test. Therefore let req soning Americans pay little attention tcl indiscreet German consuls or Amer ican sea captains who would foster bad spirit between their governments and defer judgment until there are in disputable facts upon which to base | feeling against Germany.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-08
A PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTION.

He was fat and inclined to be fussy. The other occupants Of the restaurant were made aware of his presence by the noisy manner in which he gave his order to the waiter Just as the latter returned frcim the kitchen the newsboys in the street began to cali their extra papers.
 Here, 'waiteri Find out what that extry is about" commanded the stout one.
 Shall I buy a copy. sir?"
 Buy a copy? Thunder, no. Ask the newsboy what it's about, I've been sWindled too often buying extry pa pers.' The waiter stepped t0 the door of the cafe and a passer-by informed him that the president had issued a cal. for 35,O00 vl1luntaa-s for service in the Philippines.
 As soon as the fat man was appraised of ,ne startling news he pounded the table with his fists and opened up q terrible bombardment on the govern ment.
 ''I knew it would come. It is a fit ting result Of our idiotic policy Them Filipincs are fighters from way back, and they will never Guit They are SClnS 10 give Us all sorts or CfOuDl9 and old AIger will look like thirty cents before we are through with the nasty business. Gentlemen, if you have no objection. will make a pre- diotion.'
 None of the auditors of the excited man made so bold as to enter pro- test and he proceeded to predict as fol- .ows:
 Billy Bryan's the hey. He's got this whole thing dead right We aTa a set of lobscers to try to govern pco- pie withou5 their consent, and Bryan is right next to the voters on that proposition. He is gcing to sweep the country next year, and then we will have a chunk of the real thing in the White Housel"
 There is no telling how much trim ming would have gone with this par ticular prediction. for just at this stage the waiter returned with a copy of the extra paper, which he had purchased on his own account. He informed his feshy friend that he was mistaken about the can for voluntee-s; that the extra was ocCasioned by Aguinaldo suing for peace, and that the end of the war was in sight.
 The man who mGste the prediction