The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-06-27
FEUD JURY FAILS TO AGREE.
After Thoroush Csnsideratson 81
Evidence They Are Unable TO
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Jackson. KY June so.-At eight
o'clock Friday morning the jury
N the Marcum murder trial fled
into the courtroom and Foreman Richp
ard Willard said: "Your honor, We
find there is no chance of coming to an
agreement"
Judge Redwine said: 81 will have to
keep you gentlemen together until
Saturday night unless you get YER
dict sooner. There is no reason Why
a verdict should not be reached in
this case" g. g.. ~
- Juror Millard said: Zone. man has as
much right to his opinion as another
and he may stick to it," "a
1t was believed from this that there
was only one man between the verdict
of guilty or not guilty and il was con-
coded that only one juror was
then for conviction and it was
said that the question of pun
ishment had not been considered
at all. Later the jury again reported
II was unable to agree and shortly
after nine o'clock il was discharged
SO that there will be another trial.
The dominant faction evidently ex-
pected an acquittal, but there was at
least one juror who would not so re-
port. fbf
The scene after the announcement
was in no wise exciting. Some started
to clap hands, but were stopped by the
ri Tha ri a d.
possession of the prisoners and they
were closely guarded back to Jail.
People gathered around the court
house in knots discussing the case.
but there was no disturbance, no
outward sign. of trouble. Jett and
White are to be watched closely to pre-
vent any sort of communication. II Is
feared there will be an attempt made
to either rescue the prisoners orto
dispose of them, but this is practically
impossible on account Of the guards.
Attorney Byrd, after consultation
at ten o'clock, made n motion for
change of venue. Judge Redwfne re-
fused to hear arguments, but of his
own accord changed the venue to Gym
tbiana, Harrison county, at the next
term of court. Cynthiana Is not in
Judge Redwine's district. He sur
prised the spectators by at once order
ing the prisoners sent to Lexington
under detachment of soldiers and ac-
companied by EHsor Jones. They left
Jackson at two o'clock and were
placed in the Lexington Jail for safe
keeping at seven o'clock at night.
1t is stated from another semi-offi-
cial source that the jury stood II for
conviction and one for acquittal in the
Jett case and seven for conviction and
five for acquittal in the White case.
Fitzpatrick, the man who finally stood
out for the acquittal of Jett. says he
did not base his opinion on the argu-
ments of the attorneys, but on the
evidence in the case. He said there is
in his mind not only reasonable
doubt of Jett's guilt, but there is also
reason to believe that he had nothing
to do with the murder of Marcum.
There is still much apprehension in
the community for the future, and
many here share in the movement in
different parts of Kentucky to have
Breathitt county parseled out for an
nexation to other counties, although
it might depreciate local valuations
after Jackson lost it's prestige as
county seat. Some hold that in the
loss of the so-called "court house ring
the town would gain much more than
il would lose. 1t is claimed that all
the feud troubles that have afflicted
the county originated in contests for
local offices and afterwards extended
into professional, business and social
affairs. There is feeling of relief
SO far as old scores are concerned, but
there is still reign of terror because
II is believed that others shave been
marked"
Lexington. KY, June 20.-Curtis
Jett and Tom White arrived here at
6:O5 p. m. Friday from Jackson, and
were locked up in the Fayette county
Jail. The trip was without disturbing
incident.
Frankfort, KY, June 20.-Gov. Beck
ham was asked on the information of
the news from jackson what he would
do. il anything, in the matter of a
trial. He said: 81 cannot at this time
say what 1 will do. 1 must refuse 40
make any statement at this time"
1t was learned here that Judge Red
wine had agreed now to try the casss
at Cynthiana. but 1t is thought The
governor will insist on some other
trial judge.