The Dickinson press., 1904-10-22

oSSAS ~ AN "a SANS
the defendant a fair trial. Had lived
in Dickinson four years; before that
lived in Indiana. Was born in Ono.
The juror was satisfactory to both
sides.
Homer Davis, drug clerk at Dickin-
son, had lived here IL years. Came
from New Hampshire. Had heard
about the case; talked with people
who were at the coroner's inquest, and
had prejudices already in the case
Did not believe he would make as good
a juror as if he had not heard so much
about the case. He did not feel i'm
partial. He was excused by mutual
consent.
Anton Schlapman lives - miles east
of Dickinson. Has lived in this ,coun-
ty since 1883; was born in Germany.
Read about the case, but had no opin-
ion as to the merits of the case.
Knew Mr.. liner; had no business re
lations with him. Had heard some
bad things about liner, but would not
go on that as most everybody is talked
against sometimes. If the evidence
we're evenly balanced, he would &C.
quit the defendant. Talked with
Claude Turner about the case. but
juror formed no opinion from that talk.
Had only seen Mr.. liner about once
or twice a year for the last IA years.
Had talked with him. Had no con
scientious scruples against hanging.
He was accepted.
NJ. P. Pelton lives 8 miles northeast
of town; had a passing acquaintance
with Ole p. liner. Had talked about
the case, but not with anyone who
knew anything about the case. Has
lived here is years; came from Wyom-
ing Co., N. Y. Felt satisfied he could
give the defendant a fair trial. and
not be influenced by anything he had
heard. Never met the defendant.
Had no scruples against capital pun
ishment. The juror was accepted.
w. D. Keeney of Gladstone has been
in the hotel business about a month.
| Knew Mr.. liner, but never had any
business with him. Had read and
talked about the case, but had formed
no opinion as to its merits. Was born
in Minnesota. Knew Of no reason
why he could not render a fair verdict.
Had never had or expressed an Opin-
i lUl DIS W lLlc quit Vi l1IlOCClSS u IAS
defendant. Never had any business
with liner. Knew Clinic when he
saw him. Could not say now what
4 the coroner's jury's verdice was,
Never served on a jury in a criminal
case before. Nnows Paul liner when
he sees him, but never spoke to him,
The state excused the juror peremp'
torily.
Fred Bolte lives south of Richard.
| ton: has lived there II years; came
from Illinois; born in Germany; came
| to the United States % years ago;
| never was on a jury before. Heard
some talk about the case, but knew
no reason why he could not try the
| case fairly. Had no prejudice agains1
a man charged with crime. Had known
| Ole P. liner II years; never had any
| business Or trouble with him. Nigh
have seer the defendant once last fall
Believed he could try the case fairl!
and impartially. Never had any I'm
friendly relation with any member o
the liner family. Had no prejudice
or feeling whatever in the case. Ha'
not talked with anyone about the cas-,
since coming to Dickinson. Had nj
scruples against the death penalty
He was peremptorily challenged b.
the defense.
John Flynn lives in Dickinson
knew Mr.. liner in his lifetime. Ha'
heard considerable talk about the case
and had formed an opinion Woul'
not let that opinion weigh in deciding
the cas- Did draying for Mr.. Zinel
and never had any trouble with him
Had an opinion as to the guilt Or in
nocence of the defendant. In answe
to questions from the judge he sal
he had no opinion, but later admitte
again that he had. He claimed how
ever that he would render a fair vel
dict. He was peremptorily challenge
by the prosecution.
Sam Brand lives four miles fror
Taylor; lived there 81 years; ha
slight business with Ole P. Zinel
Came from Switzerland to this cou1
try. Never been on jury before. Ha
no opinion as to the merits of thi
case. Was 20 years old when he LEI
Switzerland. Had no consideration
scruples against the death penalt,
He was peremptorily challenged b
the defense.
Court adjourned at this point unit
7:30 p. m.
Court resumed at 1880 p. m. the frs
juror called being w. G. Whinn. H
has lived in Dickinson FL years, an
is now retired from business. Kne,
Ole P. liner we'll; lived neighbor t
him, and now live neighbor to HI
widow. There was no reason why b
could not try this case fairly and in
partially. Had been on a jury one,
Would try the case fairly. Was frien,
ly with liner, and used to visit bac
and forth some. Had no objection
to capital punishment, where tn
crime was clearly proved. The jurt
was peremptorily excused by til
defendant.
Fred Pathman lives at Antelope, an
has lived there Is years; is sectic
foreman. Had talked about the cas-
somewhat. Had done business viii
Mr.. liner, but never had any troub
with him. Came to the United State
1S years ago from Germany. W.
never On a jury before. Could try tt
case fairly and impartially. Knew I
, reason that would prevent him fro
rendering a fair verdict. Had been
the employ of the railroad company
; years. Had known MI. liner sim
, 1891, and had always been friendl
Did not know Paul liner; did not req
< any account of the homicide. Had n
a talked with any witness %concernil
, the case. Was not opposed to capt.
punishment. Never saw Clinic t
now. Had heard general remarks CO
1 corning the case since he came
town, but had formed no opinion
to it's merits. The defendant did n
want him and he was excused.
o Simon Carroll lives in Dickinsc
!. and had been in the livery busine
t here v years. Had been a jul
han before, four years ago. Had hea
It this S discussed, but had form
S no opinion as to the defendants gui
e Knew liner, and had had busine
dealings with him. Could render
D. fair verdict if elected as a juror. H
heard Sheriff Goodall talk about t
IS case, but the sheriff did not tell wi
II his opinion was as to it's meri
Nothing in his business relations W: