The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Nan Patterson, the defendant, col
Iapsed completely when the verdict was
rendered, and sobbed eonvulsively on
her fathers shoulder.
On motion Of Prosecutor Rand the
prisoner was remanded without bail 1t
is expected, though no announcement
has yet been made. that the young ac-
tress win have 20 undergo third trial
Ready to Report.
The hands OF the clock pointed to
twelve hours and forty-four minutes
when the weTd was sent out from the
iuiSS room Fzst trey were ready 20 make
their final report. The jury flied into
the box and it was evident from their
manner and expression that no YER
dict had been reached.
Miss Patterson came into court from
the prisoners pen and sat at the couEsei
table. The early return of the jury was
somewhat unexpected. and the defend
ants father was not in court when she
came in She did not lift her veil and
sat their quietly and alone, drumming
nervousIy on the table with her black
gIoved hand
Father Comes In
There was a pause of almost two
minutes after the judge had taken his
seat, because Of the non-arrival OF Clerk
Penn. II seemed an age 10 the de-
fendant. and she looked about qrestion-
insly for her father. The door in the
rear of the court was open for second
and the old man hurried in and sat down
beside his daughter, and placed his arm
gently abouther waist
In the meantime. Clerk Penny had ar
rived, and the roll was called. Please
arise, gentlemen OF The jury" cried
Clerk Penny.
1.-The defendant viii arise.
Miss Patterson slowly arose frcn her
seat. her right hand clutching the table
for support. while her le.t hand sought
her fathers
Have you agreed upon Terdfct?
asked the clerk OF the court
I'VE have not" said Foreman Har-
mer, quietly
The FIorodora actress swayed as she
stood. and sank Imply into her seat
Her father put his arm about her, and
she began to sob quietly
Judge Addresses jury.
The jury sat down and was addressed
by the court Justice Davis said:
Il feel that you have given this case
all the considerable possible, and it will
be useless TO detain you longer Do
understand that there is no possibility
of reaching verdict?''
Il think there is no possibility OF
agreeing" replied Foreman ParIner-
1T is to be regretted, said Justice
Davis. that you are unable to recon
cile YOUR mind TO the evidence. I thank
you fer your patient attention and your
/! work for the Commonwealth. You are
discharged"
Clerk Penny announced that by order
of the court no one would be permitted
to leave the room until the jury had
retired
The jurymen arose and filed out OF
the court room without looking at the
defendant
Miss Patterson clung sobbingly to her
father. and her anguish was manifest
by audible crying. Her counsel whisper
ed few words 10 her. but she would
| not listen
Prosecutor William Rand arose. and.
addressing the court. said:
, Il ask that the prisoner be renanded
without bail"
The judge instructed Clerk Penny 10
have the defendant remanded without
bail at once.
A court officer touched Miss Patter-
son upon the SIOOiNSr, anu, SlfiHS ist4
father final kiss. she tottered TO her
feet. Tears streamed from her eyes, and
deputy prison warden seized her by
the arm to prevent her falling 10 the
floor.
Goes Back to Tonbs.
She was led weeping from She court
back to the cell in the Tombs where she
had spent six long months of hope and
expectancy OF an acquittal-
Il had hoped to be with my mother at
.lris Said