Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-16
TREWORGY INDICTED.
CHARGED WITH THE MURDER
OF SARAH WARE.
ARRESTED SATURDAY IN ELLSWORTH
AND NOW IN COUNTY JAIL
THE WARE CASE.


William T. Treworgy, of BGcksport, has
been indicted for the murder of Sarah
Ware at Bucksport on or about Sept. IL.
1898. The trial will take place at an
adjourned term to begin Tuesday, May 8,
unless Treworgy's counsel notifies the
court before April Is that 1t would be
impossible to prepare the case for trial in
the limited time, In which event the trial
will be postponed until the third Tuesday
In July.
The Indictment for murder was some-
what OF a surprise. 1t was generally
supposed that an indictment against
Treworgy, II found, would be as an
accessory after the fact. OF course what
new evidence has been presented to the
grand jury has not been made public.
The principal evidence against Trew-
orgy is the story OF Joseph Fogg, it,,
that he helped Treworgy move the body
OF Sarah Ware, which 1t Is understood
Is strengthened by other evidence and
circumstances. 1t is intimated that some
new evidence bearing directly ON the
murder has been produced.
shhhsT OF TREWoRdf.
1t was O'Clock Saturday afternoon
when the grand jury reported. 1t was
announced during the forenoon that the
jury would report In the afternoon and
Intense though suppressed excitement
pervaded the court house.
Most of the witnesses who had appeared
before the jury had returned to their
homes. Among the few who remained
was Treworgy, who was one OF the last to
testify, and who was told to "wait, be-
cause he might be wanted again..
1t became evident to the newspaper
men and other close watchers of the
case that there was to be an indictment,
and II took no unusual intuition to
guess on whom 1t would fall.
An hour before the jury reported, 1t
was noticed that Treworgy, as be paced
back and forth In the corridor in front
OF the grand jury room, was always
separated from both front and back
doorways by deputy. One deputy grew
suddenly very intimate with him. The
word had gone forth from the county
attorney to Sheriff Whitcomb, and
through him to his deputies, that
Treworgy was to be kept under close
surveillance. Did Treworgy guess this?
Did Treworgy share In the general belief
that he was to be indicted? By no word
or sign did he show it.
After the grand jury had left their room
and repaired to the court room to report,
Treworgy entered the grand jury room,
and sat there In occasional conversation
with two OF the deputy sheriffs.
Immediately after the indictment hsd
been returned, the necessary papers were
made out for Treworgy's arrest. All eyes
we're on Treworgy, still seated in the
grand jury room. Did he know what
was coming?
Sheriff Whitcomb walked across the
corridor to the grand jury room and
stepped up behind Treworgy's chair
Touching Treworgy on the shoulder be
Treworgy looked up with apparent sur
prise. Sheriff Whitcomb whispered a
few words in his ear, and then Treworgy
arose, and closely followed by the sheriff
left the building by the basement en-
trance and walked across TO the jail. II
am surprised thst the grand jury should
make such terrible mistake" he said to
Shtr n Whitcomb ON his way to the Jail.
Treworgy has accepted his imprison-
ment calmly. He is a good prisoner, and
Sheriff Whitcomb anticipates no trouble
with bin.
Tuesday forenoon he was arraigned in
the court to plead. His face was slig billy
flushed, and his voice, though distinct,
quavered slightly as be replied to the
questions of the clerk and judge.
After reading the indictment the clerk
asked the customary question: Sand what
say you, William r. Treworgy, are you
guilty, or not guity"
"Not guilty, SIR" replied Treworgy.
Treworgy appeared in court without
counsel. When asked by the court ii he
wished counsel assigned him, he an
swered in the affirmative. Asked II be
had anything to say in regard to assign
ment OF counsel, he replied: Yes, sir;
l would like a lawyer from out OF the
county"
Judge Savage informed him that Of
course he had that right, but for the pres
eut, and until further arrangements
could be made, he would assign as MS
counsel Oscar F. Fellows, OF Bucksport.
Treworgy was then remanded for trial
at an adjourned term as stated above.
Treworgy was brought into court again
this morning. He still held to the desire
for an attorney from out OF the county.
He said he had sent to his private detec-
tive, whom he expected would make
arrangements for counsel.
Judge Savage am afraid you do not
fully realize the danger you are in.
Treworgy-Perhaps you will give me
some advice.
Judge Savage think you should have
as council one who is familiar with the
case, aud, for your own protection,
I hink some one should at once beefn the
preparation of your defense. / have no
doubt your counsel would be glad OF any
assistance from your friends.
Treworgy-Am | allowed to have more
than one counsel.
Judge Savage--You are not limited, but
as the State pays for counsel, 1t probably
would be required OF you to pay for
extra counsel.
Treworgy then expressed Willingness
10 have o. F. Fellows for counsel.