Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-05-24
Verdict Follows a Bounteous Dinner

At O clock yesterday afternoon the jury in the Storm case was given final instruction by the court, and retired in charge of deputy sheriff, the twelve men having, as a finish to siege of five days, listened to the masterly ad- dress of Prosecuting Attorney Ellin- wood, lasting nearly two hours. The argument of the chief of the prosecu- tion was from start to finish a clear cut, impressive plea, based upon the evidence produced against the defen- dant, and to the minds of many friends and admirers of Attorney Ellinwood it was an effort more foreeful than he ordinarily displays. Briefly and with much care the prosecutor outlined the several important points which made up his argument, and then with out data or memoranda took them up one by one, explaining to the jury their full import aud bearing upon the case
 He was in excellent form. with good, strong. clear voice, and man. aged the entire two hours address in a manner to hold the undivided atten- tion of the audience which crowded the courtroom. His plea throughout was logical and concise, based strictly upon the evidence addueed at the hear ing, and made marked impression on all who heard it.
 At the opening of the court yester- day morning Attorney O Sullivan for the defense, made his argument Dur ing the one hour consumed by him. he took up point by point, the strong de- fense whieh he and his colleagues has reared about their client, and with much care and in most impressive manner developed the full strength of his defense. His address through out was listened to with marked at tention.
 Attorney J. c. Herndon, for the de- fense, followed with a strong plea for his client. Each strong feature of the evidence for the defendant was made plain, and speaking from the notes he had made during the hearing he built up an excellent barrier against convie- tion.
 A few moments later the members of the jury were charged by the court, and retired in charge of an of feer. Later they were escorted to their evening meal, and again taken to the jury room. At midnight they were still out, and inquiry developed the conclusion that there would be lit- tie likelihood of a verdict before day light.
 ants had violated the injunction. He asked that the punishment to be met ed out be imprisonment instead of a fine, as the latter would be paid.
 Attorney O'Sullivan, of Ross & O'Sullivan, representing the strikers, | contended that the evidence produced 1 was not of such character as to con vict his clients of contempt of court.
 It was at this juncture that the ! court delivered the remarks quoted | above, and added:
 There are many things that strong ly corrobOrates the statements of these | two men. If this case hinged en- tirely upon the act of striking, of | which Pailez is charged, would give him the benefit of the doubt. It is not that is the eulprit, but those men who covertly aid and assist. Courtright had no business to tell Hoskins that these men were seabs, or to advise him to fight it out after the trouble com meneed."
 ''I admit that he was very foolish to make that statement," apologized o Sullivan.
 "That is a very mild way to express it." replied the court with an amused expression.
 Inquiry was made by the court as to Moore and Hoskins, and the infor- nation was elieited that they had fled the country, together with the seere- tary of the Vivian union.
 "I am sorry that Hoskins and Moore cannot be had, especially Moore, be- cause of his position as walking dele gate"
 MT. Morrison announced that he would ask for a bench warrant for the absenteeS.
 Judge Sloan will give his decision this morning at 10 o'clock as to whe- .her the three defendants are guilty of contempt of court.
 James P. Storm is again free man.
 Twice tried for embezzlement of he county funds, he was acquitted by
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