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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23

T.. II. Parker, the young baker, who
was looked upon as partially respon-
sible for the fire, came to Des Moines
to escape prosecution or violence. 1t
appears that persons at Mttchellville
believed that IL Parker had not waited
to save the wife and baby Of his en-
ployer, he could have given the alarm
soon enough so that the block Of build
ings would be saved. Parker had struck
IA match which started the gasolene
fire and the whole kitchen was ablaze.
He rushed upstairs to tell Mrs. Lyons,
seized her baby and started down the
stairs. She followed and took the baby
and he then sought to save some 9TH
er things, and in his haste ran into the
fire and was badly burned. But the
feeling against him was so bitter be-
cause he did not first give the alarm
of fire that he came to Des Moines last
night.
An amusing blunder was committed
at the Chamberlain hotel few nights
ago. Fred Buchanan, the well known
manager of the Ingersoll park attrac-
lions and Of the new vaudeville house
In Des Moines, had been staying at the
Chamberlain for q short time while his
wife was away on visit. She return
ed on night train and went at once to
the hotel with him and they went to
his room. Later the clerk called him
downstairs for an explanation and
refused to allow him to register his
wife's name The upshot was that
Buchanan and his wife were forced to
leave the hotel and seek the shelter Of
another hotel 1t was all big mis-
take. but Buchanan has to be more free
with tickets than ever before.
The chapel for the Industrial school
at Eldora has been remodeled and
enlarged and the work Of installing the
big pipe organ, the gift Of Governor and
Mrs. Larrabee, can begin at any time.
The work of making an addition to the
chapel was done almost entirely by
boys at the school with Col. Drake, the
commandant, and they are proud Of the
work. The addition enables the school
to seat about 200 more at the chapel.
The new school house is also being
used much to the advantage Of the
school. according to reports to the
board of control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Short kilograms

The papers have been signed and the
money is all available in New York
for the construction of the immense
power canal, to cost $3,600,ooo, at Du-
luth, MINI.
The last of the conspiracy cases in
cluded in the indictment brought in
connection with the trial of United
States Senator Dietrich, of Nebraska,
was dismissed yesterday in Omaha.
The package of beer known as the
eighth" the smallest measure turned
out In slaves, was abolished by unan-
imous vote yesterday at meeting of
brewers from eight states, in Cincin-
natl, o.
Flagman James Rhodes OF Terre
Haute, Ind. was killed and four per-
sons were seriously injured in head
on collision between a freight and a
work train on the Atlantic Coast Line
eighty miles from Montgomery. Ala,
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23

that over 100000 evergreen trees were
used yearly in the state of Colorado
for the Yuletide celebration, and 5000
in the city. The age of the tree cut
for use all over the world varies from
15 to 25 years.
The effect OF the annual removal or
100000 young trees, or the covering OF
500 acres, is of vast Importance to the
water supply. 1t is more than probable
that the removal of these 100000 trees
means an annual reduction of from
to 10 cubic feet of the conserved water
supply. which, from commercial
standpoint is worth much more than
the selling value Of the trees.
The campaign started resulted IN
numerous families sending east for ar
tificially manufactured trees.
The small forests close to the city
Of Colorado Springs We're afforded po-
lice protection before Christmas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times-Republican
Ames, Dec. 23.-Trouble within the
circles Of the school board OF this place.
which has grown into a widespread
rupture, and threatens to play havoc
with the public schools and has already
caused the resignation Of Superinten-
dent C. r. Scroggie and d. o. Wilson.
teacher Of science, is the one topic OF
public talk here. For days the wrangle
has been growing. and is liable to cul-
inmate tonight either in the accept
ance Of scroggie's resignation or thai
Of c. g. Lee, secretary OF the school
board.
1t is persistently rumored that if
Scroggie leaves the schools seventeen
OF the twenty-four teachers will quit.
For the past three nights heated ses-I
sions OF the school board, which Lse
controls. to ], have been held. and
1t is said the climax will be reached
and some definite action will be taken
tonight.
The trouble is said to be the ouf-
growth Of Miss Esse Hathaway's leav-
ing. She resigned two weeks ago to
accept position in the Marshalltowri
schools under Superintendent William
l. Crane Scroggie claims that she was
solicited by Superintendent Crane, ana
that to aid her in securing the position
offered Lee wrote for her a glowing LETT
ter OF recommendation, and Scroggie
claims he aided and assisted her IN
leaving. To Offset this Lee secured
from Superintendent Crane letter
saying that Miss Hathaway was an
applicant for the position. Scrosgie 1
further claims that Lee, who is ia
prominent attorney, has been exertinS
every effort to undermine his influence
in the schools and with the teachers.
Scroggie recently handed in his res
ignation and following it Professor
Wilson also rendered his. Altho the
sessions Of the school board which
have been held have been Of the most
tempestuous character no action on
either resignation has been taken. This,
common rumor has it, is due to the
fact that the school board is aware that
seventeen OF the. teachers, in upholding
Superintendent Scroggie's position, will
leave IL he Is allowed to go. AS the
present status Of the situation standstt
would seem to be a case OF either SUPP
erintendent Scroggie and the teachers
going, which would cause complete
decentralization Of the school force r
the resignation Of Lee from the school
board. Other r,lmor, just as persistent,
is RI tho effect that the school board
stands with Lee in numbers four to
one. Superintendent Scroggie has
made a most excellent superintendent
and is very popular with the teachers
and public,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
TOM DENNlsoN AFTER LIBEL.
Asks $4,000 Damages From the oma.
k1a Daily News.

Omaha, Dec. 23.-Tom Dennison has
filed a second suit for libel. asking
$4,000 damages from the Daily News
Publishing Company. The suit is bas-
ed the published report Of the speech
of Elmer E. Thomas. delivered at the
auditorium mass meeting to denouncs
the dynamite outrage at the Thomaf
residence. Dennison takes exception
especially to the sentence in which
Mr.. Thomas referred to "a man who
stood in the path OF good government
Denntson charges that he is the man
referred to and declares the Daily
News is the special champion Of the
civic federation. He declares that he
"has been caused much mental anxiety
and worry and has been seriously pre-
JUDGED and injuriously affected In tho
prosecution now pending against him
in Iowa"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
kEENE A 1uNco DuPE,
Lawson Says Wall Street Man Lost
100000 by "System's" DupIicitv.

Lawson Says Wall Street Man Lost
100000 by Systems" DupIicity.
Boston, Dec. 23.-Thomas w. Law
son declared yesterday morning that
James r. Keene had been "buncoed"
out of $7000,000 which the promoters
of the Amalgamated Copper Company
had promised him as a reward for SELL
ing $22,000,00 of the copper stock at 80
to 96. Mr.. Lawson also announced that
he would lay bare the details of this
"bunco" game in a statement later in
the day.
night. Much of it is repetition of
previous statements, and of the alleged
'bunco" proceeding he says:
1.-THE hatred of STANDARD Or for
James R. Keene at this time was SELL
ing at over par. The necessities Of
James r. Keene were pressing, first,
for the forgiveness and good will Of
Standard Oil; next, in connection with
his rubber stocks.
"a certain man succeeded in ANAL
gamating the Standard OILS hatred Of
Keene and the 'Keene necessities, and
James r. Keene rolled up his sleeves
for the most strenuous piece of work
in his most strenuous life, and the fur
few-the peoples fur.
I'm consideration of Keene doing the
Job up brown, that is, doing the people
up brown, the Standard Oil would sub
scribe one-half Of the money necessary
to float a new rubber company and loan
it's magic name to the enterprise. First,
the total amount was $4,000, 0O0-'Stan-
dard OH $2,500,000; then $10000,0 1000
Standard OH s5,0OO,oOO, finally $15,-
0OO, ,O00-"Standard Or s7,5O0'000. Pub
lie announcement was made and every
thing went as merrily as a steam clip
per at fleeing bee, and Keene COM
pleted his job, and-Well, Standard
Oil never forgives an injury.
Suddenly it's subscription and Its
name were yanked away from the
new rubber company, and James r.
Keene was longer of experience and
shorter OF faith than ever before in his
marvellous career
I It was learned here yesterday that
Wall street was full Of rumors that
soon Mr. Keene would be found lined
up against the System" In conjunct-
ion with Mr.. Lawson.
In another part of the statement Mr..
Lawson said the crash in Amalgamat-
ed followed the discovery of a "leak," /"
which. he intimates, came thru William
Rockefellers confidential secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
ACCUSED OF BIG THEFT.
Nelson Claims 'Ted" Mur-
phv stole His $4,000.

stockton, Cal. Dec. 2s.-"Ted" Mur-
nhv accused by Battling" Nelson Of
the larceny of $4,000. was arrested
here at midnight. Two hundred and
fifty dollars was found on Murphy's
person. who was greatly surprised at
his arrest. He said that he did not
have Nelson's money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
WILD RUSH FOR SHORE
Passenger. on Incoming Steamer Make
Rush for tho Gang Plank and Tram.
Pile Each Other Under Foot in Eas-
erness to Reach Outgoing Trains.

New York. Dec. 23. -: There was a
wild rush for the shore among the 45o
cabin passengers when the gang plank
of the liner Deutschland was lowered
at her pier in Hoboken early today.
Among the travellers were many from
the west and south, anxious to get the
earliest trains today for their home to
spend Christmas. Men and women
struggled together and everyone SEEM
ed imbued with the idea of getting a.
shore first. Women's dresses were torn
and many men lost their hats. Half a
dozen men in front were sent sprawl
ing when they gained the pier by the
rush of the crowd behind them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
ARRESTED in KANSAS.
C.. A, Moss Accused of EmbezzIement
in Monona County.

onawa, Dec. &c. A. Moss, former
Iv a resident of Onawa, was arrested by
Sheriff Ed Rawlings, near Altoona,
Kas.. December 20, and brought to On
ava and lodged in the Monona county
tail in default of $1,000 bonds. He
was indicted by the last Monona county
grand Jury for larceny by embezzle-
ment." There are also two other in
dictments pending against Moss, in one
of which he is alleged to have commits
ted forgery.
Moss lived in Onawa for some years,
and was engaged in various occupa-
tions. one of which was selling stock
food for the Iowa Stock Food Company
He frmerly lived at Loveiand. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
BARS MEN FRO MHER FUNERAL,

Halter of Male Sex Says In Will That
Women Shall Bury Her.
indianapolis, Dec 23.-Miss Sarah
jackson. of Dearborn county, has just
made her will in which she provides for
her funeral She orders that woman
shall drive the hearse, that she shall be
carried to her grave by women, and
that her grave shall be filed up by
women. No man is to be allowed at
the funeral. not even a male minister.
Miss Jackson was disappointed IN love
more than forty years ago, and since
never has spoken to a man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Left Estate Worth $4,000 600.

New York, Dec. 23-Announcemen
was made yesterday that the late
Hugh Mclaughlin, for years the lead
er of Brooklyn democratic organtza-
ton, left an estate valued at $3,O00,00o,
which will be equally divided between
his widow and his two dapghters. Mr..
Mclaughlin left no will and the dlvis-
ion will be made by mutual agreement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Perry IL indicted.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-The grand jury
today returned two indictemnts against
Isaac N. Perry, former president Of the
national bank OF North America charg-
ing him with arson in connection with
the burning Of the plant Of the Chi
cago Car and Locomotive works al
Hedgewisch, III.
Perry was acquitted on prelimfn-
AIRY examination before 1ustics es
the peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Situation Extremely Grave.

Paris, Dec %. - The foreign office
considers the situation in Morocco ex-
tremely grave. The sultans dismissal
of his French and other military ad-
visers has been followed by a number
of other acts, showing his intention to
interrupt the execution of the French
policy. Accordingly the French minis
ter at Tangier has been instructed to
secure an immediate withdrawal from
the Moroccan capital of the French
consul, commander, and all members OF
the military mission, and all French
citizens, unless the sultan vacates his
previous offensive attitude.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
KILLED
Native. on the island Of samar Am.
bush Company Of Scouts and Kill
Lieutenant and Thirty seven Of His
company-Town Threatened.

Manila. Dec. 2s.-The Pulajanes have
ambushed and killed at Dolores. Is
land Of Saar. a lieutenant and thirty
seven enlisted men. Thirty eighth COM
pany OF native scouts. Two thousand
pulajanes. it Is reported, threaten the
town Of Dolores. and the situation is
critical. Lieutenant Abbott, in COM
mand of the scouts, has requested that,
aid be sent to him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23

and at one tirae was a deputy sheriff Of
Pottawattamie county. He was one Of
the candidates for the democratic nom
ination for sheriff in Monona county
a few years ago, and fgursd sspnae aewfrat
in local politics. He removed from
Onawa some time ago and when ar
rested was engaged in selling medi-
cines in southeastern Kansas.
The cases are likely to be tried at
the January term of court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
THE BUCK MURDER CASE.
State Presenting RebuttaI Testimony
Today.

Special to T.mes-kepublican.
Newton, Dec. 23.-When the defense
rested yesterday afternoon in the trial
of Millard Buck for the murder OF
William Porter, the state at once be-
gan the introduction of rebuttal testi-
mony. About twenty witnesses were
sworn. Taking of rebuttal testimony
was continued today. The state place1
several witnesses on the stand VINO
were with Buck in the Jail almost all
the time since the tragedy Their tes-
timony indicated that Buck was sham
ming and that he often asked them If
he was putting it on strong enough.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Little Child Takes Poison.

creston, Dec. %. - The 2year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brad
ley, residing in Adair county, died
Tuesday evening from the effects of
poison, which she took while unobser-
we'd. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley formerly
lived in Creston The funeral took
place at Orient Thursday forenoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
e.,,. Rain at Pittsburq.

p;++shurg, Dec. 23-The slight rain
f.11 of last night was not enough to
a+aria,ly change the drouth stu
- 10, IN this vicinity. The small water
s,,nnlv is rapidly being exhausted and
ministries are sufrereing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
GETS DAMAGES FOR WHIPPING.
Young Woman Subjected to Indignity
in Street is Awarded $500.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 23. - Miss
Priscilla odell has been given a YER
dict of $500 by jury in the circuit
court at independence against Julia
Beets, H. R. Beets. G. w. Beets, Eu-
phemia Rally, Charles N. Rally and
Maggie G. Cooper, all residents of Ath-
erton, Mo-, whom she charged with
whipping her publicly. Miss Odell, who
was clerk in the store of ]. C. B. Hiff-
ner, was, according to the evidence, ta-
ken from the store last February
stripped Of her clothing and whipped
with a rope. The women accused OF
taking part in the whipping are mar.
ried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
W. J. BRYAN HELD A PRISONER
Spring Lock lmprisons Him in Hot
Room for an Hour.

Room for an Hour.
Denver, Dec. 23.-At the union depot
William Jennings Bryan was pris-
oner for more than an hour in a hot
room. Mr.. Bryan wanted to write a
letter. and Stationmaster Pierce tend
cred him the freedom of his office AS
Pierce left the room he unwittingly
sprung the spring lock, and Mr.. Bry-
an was unable to open either door or
window. An employe finally found
Mr.. Bryan, divested of coat and vest,
viewing the matter philosophically
Il could have gotten out If had
wanted to holler loud enough" said
Bryan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
BLOCK IN CHAMPAIGN is BURNED

Fire Loss Over s50ooo-Brewery in
Iowa City, Iowa, in Ruins.
Champaign, ILL.,, Dec. ga block
of buildings on the north side of Main
street was burned last night. The loss
es were: A. and w. Furniture Com
pany, $4,000; Ben Mollette, druggist,
$4,000: Meis Dry Goods Company, $685.
900: Joseph Stern. clothing and jewelry
$4,000. Several other firms had minor
losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphio Newss
Nan Patterson Jury Disagreea.
Defendant Collapses In Court.
Japs Repulse. Russian Cavalry.
Bad School Mixup at Ames,
Teachers May Resign.
Hay Issues Another Note.
No Conference of Iowa Politicians.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
Iowa News in Brief:
A Mulct Muddle In Grundy.
Abducted His Niece.
Mystery in Her Death.
A New Study at Ames.
Civic League Active.
Robbed Her Own Home.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
A Lesson in Bank Failures.
Saloons and Watermelons.
Monday a Work Day.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Strawpile.
PAGE FIVE.
sosllaneous News.
May Involve. Senator Mitchell
Changes in the Tariff.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Y. M. c. A. Plans for Holidays.
Open House New Years Day.
st. John Is Hopeful.
Thinks Appeal Will be Successful.
Boardman Case Dismissed.
Get Track Of Monroe.
Mighell is Honored.
Big Exodus Of Teachers.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial,
Wheat Closed Higher.
Board Of Trade Quotations,
The Livestock Market.
The Canvass Of Votes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
TO MUzzLE THE PRESS

King Peter Signs Law Abolishing
Freedom in Servia.
Belgrade, Dec. 23.--King Peter today
signed the new press law, which prac-
tically abolishes the freedom of press
in Servia, altho the law is aimed prin-
cipally at anti-dynastic and opposition
papers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
sonhonnores Suspended.

New York Dec. 2s.-The faculty of
the school Of applied sciences Colum-
bia University. have suspended four
Of the sophomores who attempted to
"a ntnra kingdom Gould, until after the
rnidvaar examination in February.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
TREAT FROM PRESIDENT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt Send Barrels
of Candy to School Children.

Oyster Bay Dec. 23.-By the gener-
osity of President and Mrs. Roosevelt
every pupil of the Cove Neck public
school, which was formerly attended
by some of the younger children Of the
president, received Christmas gift to-
day Mrs. Roosevelt sent two barrels
of candy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
CONVENTION SIGNED.
Btatus Of Hospital Ship Fixed by the
haoue Tribunal.

The Hague, Dec. 23The convention
OF the status Of hospital ships agreed
upon by the delegates Of the powers to
the International conference on the
subject was signed today in the pres
ence Of the foreign minister. Subse-
1uently Queen Wilhelmina and the
queens mother received the delegates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
BURNED AT THE STAKE
Atlanta Journal Has Report Of An.
other Mob Outrage In That State
Fifty Miles From the Capital,

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 2s.-The Journal
has received report that negro has
been burned at the stake at Norwood,
Ca. on the Georgia railroad. fifty
miles west Of Augusta.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
.-R. BULLETIN
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Weather..

Weather.
Sun rises, Dec. "a, 7:22; sets, 4:35.
Iowa Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; colder tonight, probably cold
wave in the northeast.
Illinois Threatening tonight and
Saturday, with possibly showers or
snow hurries in the south tonight;
much colder.
South Dakota--Partly cloudy tonight
and Saturday; rising temperature Sat-
urday.
Missouri - Threatening tonight and
Saturday, with probably snow fiurries
in the west; much colder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23

J. w. Smith, Old Railroad Man, Dead.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-J. w. Smith, 81
years of age, formerly division sup
erintendent of the Burlington railway,
died here today OF acute Kastrils.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Noted TeTeorapher Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Thomas Ryan for
many years in the employ of the AS
sociated Press widely known among
telegraphers as one of the most highly
skilled operators living. died here to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
WANTS QUARLES'PLACE
Congressman Esch Of Lacrosse a
Candidate for the United States Sen
atorship-His Announcement Made
TODAY.

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 2s-Congress-
man Esch of this city, announced his
candidacy for senator to succeed SEN
ator Quarles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
FIRE CAUSES DEATH.

Dr.. Jesse Viewer Loses Life At Wash
burn, III.
Peoria, Ill, Dec. 23.-Fire early today
DESTROYED the principal business block
at washburn. DR.. Jesse Weaver. Z
veterinary surgeon, was burned tS
death. The fire loss will be small.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23

st. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-Kuropatkin,
in reporting small skirmish to the
emperor, says he personally saw
couple of Japanese prisoners who were
taken December 81. They were in
sufficiently clad, their boots especially,
being bad. The general also Witness
ed the amputation of the frost bitten
leg Of a Jap.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
HOT SCHOOL WAR
IS ON At Ah[@
Superintendent Scroggie Ten
ders Resignation and Teachers
Threaten to Leave
SAYS SECRETARY LEE MEDDLED

Leaving Of Miss Ess. Hathaway 70
Accept Position in MarshaIItown
School Cause Of the Rupture-scros.
gle Claims Le, is Undermining His
lnfluence-Mary Teachers May Quit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-23
Trial of Nan Patterson Ends In,
Disagreementof Jury, Which
Is Discharged
COLLAPSE OF THE DEFENDANT
Dramatic Scene in the Court Room
When Nan Patterson Faints in Her
Fathers Arms Following Announce
ment of Disasreement-Jury Badly
Divided as to Guilt.

New York, Dec %. - At 1851 the
jury reported they could not agree and
they We're discharged. The jury was
not polled.