Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-07-16

DRAWING JURORS.
The first name called was that of George
X. Crosby, OF Aurora. To questions asked
by Mr.. Soldiers, he replied that he was a
merchant. farmer, lumbermsn, ETC.; was
no relative OF the prisoner; had formed
no particular opinion. He was excused,
being challenged by the defense.
The following were called, and accepted
or rejected as indicated:
George A. Lurvey, town clerk OF Tre-
mont; accepted.
Abrsm Giipstrick, Mount Desert, boat
man; accepted.
John N. Strstton, OF Hancock, carpen-
ter, said he had formed an opinion. Judge
Emery took the witness In hand to
determine how strong an opinion had
been formed. AS Is well known, taIesmen
often attempt to escape service by the
| plea that an opinion has been formed,
and Judge Emery does not allow a mere
statement TO serve as an excuse. The wit
ness, however, In this instance thought
his opinion could not be changed, and he
was excused.
Edgar w. Wells, Brooklin, excused.
George n. Jordan, Mt. Desert, ex-
eused.
William N. Means, sedgwick, excused.
Edward L. Greenlsw, Deer Isle, farmer,
accepted.
Frank 5. Libby, Gouidsboro, excused.
Edward f. Brady, Ellsworth, excused.
Aiopzo J. Long, Bluehill, excused.
William s. Horton, BiuehIll, excused.
W. II. Card, it,, franklin, lumbermsn,
accepted.
Bradley Morgrage, Castine, excused.
Willis q. Rich, surry, farmer, accepted.
| A. T. Bunker, East brook. excused.
| Charles n. Beede, surry, excused.
| Joseph Tillock, Rueksport, excused.
John p. Dodge, Brooksviile, excused.
John I. Crippen, Ellsworth, excused.
Bailey X. Closson, sedgwick, excused.
| Eben Z. Durham, Msriaviiie, excused.
Il. c. Hale, Sorrento, excused.
| Henry A. Donnell, Franklin, stonecnt-
ter, accepted.
Daniel II. Eppes, Ellsworth, excused.
Henry T. Webster, fremont, excused.
| IL. o. johnson, Sullivan, excused.
| Ufiah J. Morey, Deer Isle, excused.
Ephrlsm Alley, Eden, excused.
b. r. Jordan, Waltham, farmer and
iumbermsn, accepted.
| James T. Grant, Lamoine, excused.
Sterling Barbour, Stoniugton, excused.
| Reuben 8. Romer, Trenton, excused.
Jedutham Salisbury, Otis, excused.
| Thomas f. Mason, Oriand, excused.
Seneca IL. Remick, Hancock, farmer,
accepted.
Wilbur W. Stanley. OF Eden, mason,
accepted.
| Wellington Mcfarland, Eden, excused.
| Walter K. Parker, Ellsworth, excused.
| Walter r. Stanley, Cranberry Isles,
boatmsp, accepted.
Freeman X. Leach, Penobscot, farmer
and carpenter, accepted.
| j. W. Jordan, Trenton, farmer, accepted.
J. w. Jordan was appointed foreman
| by the court after Freeman II. Leach had
asked to be excused from serving in that
capacity. The drawing OF the jury oc-
eupied one hour and forty minutes.
| When Judge Emery asked the jury
men 10 any had physical disabilities
that would make 1t inconvenient for
them to serve, or might result in delay
OF the trial, i've OF the iurymen went to
the desk.
Two-wubur w. Stanley and William
II. Gard, ir.-were excused. Jesse B. Grey,
I'd, OF Brooksville, carpenter, and John f.
Staples, grocer, OF Brooklin, were drawn
and accepted, thus completing the list.
OF the sixty-six jurymen summoned,
forty-three were called; twelve were ex.
cused by the court; sixteen were chal-
lenged by tho defense; three were chal-
lenged by the State, and twelve were ae-
eepted.
JUDGE TO JURY.
Judge Emery then addressed the jury.
lie told them they had been called
upon to perform one OF the most ire
mendous OF duties, They were TO serve
their country, their 'ellowmen and justice,
and TO hn5 out the truth. Is the partic.
ular charge against the prisoner truef
To answer hat question requires the best
powers OF the mind. The answer is OF
awful consequence 10 the prisoner.
lie then instructed them as to their
duties; told them how they had been
| provided for; assured them that they
should have everything In reason TO make
them comfortable, aud, with much
emphasis, urged them to take the best
possible care OF their health. avoid
talking about the case; keep your minds
on 1t; weigh every word; keep your own
counsel, and express no opinion until you
fiually go to the jury-room."
The Indictment was read at exactly II
O'Clock. Deputy Sheriffs Fields, osgood,
| Hill and suminsby were given charge OF
/ the jury, which is made up, with bat two
exceptions, OF middle-sged and young
men-in appearance twelve men OF ex-
| ceptlonsl intelligence.
The judge then briefly addressed the
audience. The hours for holding court
will be from 0 to II 80, and from 2 to 80.
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