New-York tribune., 1907-01-26


he was opposed to the method Of carrying out
she death penalty in New York state but was
NOT o,,~osed 10 capital punishment. Thaw was
strongly in favor OF him as juror. and nodded
bis head emphaticaly 10 his counsel His
lawyers tried hard to have Mr. Ketcham accept
&c, but challenge for cause by the prosecution
was sustained.
GLEASON EXAMINES TALESMEN.
John b. Gleason assisted Mr.. Hartridge in the
examination OF falesmen for the first time yes
tereay. His questions were on somewhat diff
ferent lines than those asked by HIS associate
counsel. The first man he examined was
Charles H. Neshitt. wholesale dealer in shoes
when Mr.. Nesbitts name was called, its SINH
larity 10 that Of the defendants wife was
quickly noticed. Mrs. Evelyn Thaw turned to
look at the talesm2n he from his
seat and watched him narrowly as he walked
past her. She leaned forward TO hear every word
OF his examination. The state challenged him
peremptorily.
Six or the tslesmen yesterday swore they had
known Stanford White personally. another was
member of two clubs of which White had also
been a member. and still another had had busi
ness relations with the firm of McKim Mead &
White for several years. They were all ex-
cused by consent
When court adjourned the seven Jurors were
Hotel where they viii remain until Monday
morning. They are allowed TO receive visits
from their wives. but from else. All
newspapers are censured before they can have
them, every item about the Thaw case first
being cut out. All their letters are opened. and
anything referring to the trial is excluded
Magazines are also examined TO see if letters or
notes are left in them The jurors may spend
their time playing cards. reading. chatting. or.
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business. Their confinement is scarcely less rig
orous than that Of the prisoner they viii try.
The rolicall had been read at the morning
session and Thaw brought I'm, when a delay
occurred 10 allow of the arraignment before
Justice Fitzgerald Of William A. Brewer. jr..
ex-pTssdents of the Washington Life Insurance
Company. who is under three indictments charg-
ing perjury William Rand. jr.. who appeared
for him. shook hands heartily with District At
torney Jerome. whose chief aid he had been in
many criminal cases. and after Mr., Brewer had
pleaded not guilty. the Thaw case was resumed
TALEsMAN WAS PREJUDIcED
walter NJ Jackson the first talesman called
was under examination for some time before be
sng challenged for bias. He lives at No. 1905
East 18TH street. Mr.. Jerome asked him:
.o-fsave you any private opinion about mental
isrfsrs VITA your tudginent9 Al have not
Q-Nould you elbow any such opinions 70 sway
OFF drawn as juror could YOU give faith
sympathy sway vou? Yes:
S MS%a o M y9T senyGt # o, the svdenSs satisfied
Q.--Do any reasons exist why You would not be
exist which make me think might not be per
feotly fair
ny. Jerome went deeper into insanity pleas
when Ashley c. Jennings. manager. Of No 242
Lsnox avenue. called. He asked:
qsThsTs Is enly ons kind Of ,..T upTsogndness Of
i,si The lsW Won on thai. z would "''eP'
o.-would yol eorviot II the prosecution proved
dogbf? ' AZ would 1'''Seu 0e'0"' d reHS'D''0'-
ssie do~p,T 01san ar wod apIf not 0' ''on0 81 pos
Questions by Mr. Hartridge brought such ia
vorahie. answers that st looked as II another
suror would be chosen. he asked
sues s IS tie ss S2g oae f. EUad5 aFs ht @
difference to you what that defence was? At
al; e.; TouIs1s g.s.n gsss alEs5snoe there
not make fair and impartial juror7 Al do
Their Mr. Jennings whispered to the court
and his excuse. which was not announced was
allowed
The next two talesmen were quickly disposed
of Charles NJ. Levey. a jeweller, Of No 1854
Seventh avenue. was exempt and was excused.
Charles a. Fuller. real estate dealer. OF No.
12e Broadway had an opinion which would
influence his verdict
Charles d. Halsey. a broker Of 40. 4e East
T2d street. also said he had a decided opinion.
He declared that he didn't think he could change
81. and added that he knew some Of the princi-
pals In the case and was also member OF two
clubs 20 which White had belonged. He was
challenged for bias
Three others occupied the stand in rapid sue
oession all being excused by consent because
they had strong opinions which nothing could
West s2d street: Bruce Honkins. OF No 1854
Lexington avenue and Andrew B. Grafus OF
80. $50 West fist street
PRISONER WANTED HIM.
when James NJ Ketcham a travelling sales
man for the Sprague Electric Company was
called however over half an hour passed before
ne was challenged for cause by the defence.
To the prosecution he said he had formed an
opinion. Mr. Hartridge then examined him.
,Q-would it take evidence TO change your opin-
o.-Are you in favor OF capital punishnentP a
have no conscientious scruples against capital
punishment but am opposed TO the death penalty
Q.-Did you know Mr. Stanford white? Al am
Q.-Did you know any member OF his firm Al
faFe cone business with McKim. Mead g. White
Thaw plainly showed his desire for the Sc
lection OF the talesman. and the defence with
drew its challenge. The prosecution tried tc
escape using a perenptery challenge. and the
defence attempted TO force II. Justice Fitz
gerald put several questions 10 the talesman
and explained:
MY reason fOr putting questions 10 the tales
man was 20 allow him 10 explain his answers
AZ first his replies seemed contradictory"
The talesman was challenged for cause anew
by the prosecution. and the challenge was sus