Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
PEERS IN BOX
FOR THAW TRIAL
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talesman from the moment his name is
called until he takes his place in the chair
beside the judge. Once there Thaw's eyes
never leave him except to chat with Mr..
McPike and Mr.. Peabody. who sit next to
him. They have no active work in the ex-
animation of the talesmen, but they pass
Thaw's opinion up to Mr.. Gleason and Mr..
Hartridge who>conduct the actual examina-
ton. They, too, watch for Thaw's nod or
any sign from him as to his opinion. He
had no special need for his watchfulness
this morning, however, for the talesmen
showed evident reluctance to serve and
were generally able to disclose prejudice or
give some other reason why they should
be excused without the necessity of per-
emptory challenge.
The method of examination was practical
ly the same as one the two previous days.
The summary of the questions put to one or
two talesmen give practically the summary
of those put to ALL
Walter NJ. Jackson, the first taesman,
said he favored capital punishment and
that he had formed an opinion of the case,
but was positive he could lay it aside and
render verdict according to the evidence.
He said he would be guided entirely as to
Mr.. Jerome read that part of the statute
relating to criminal responsibility under in
sanity. Mr.. Jackson gave his answers in a
weak voice and toyed with his mustache.
There are certain prejudices which exist
which may not make me an impartial
juror" Mr.. Jackson finally announced.
Would that prejudice be always modify
ing your judgment?' Mr.. Jerome asked.
iod
Jerome submitted a challenge. e.
Ashley c. Jennings was the second tales
man. Like Mr.. jackson he had no scruples
and would be guided only by the evidence
adduced.
Unsoundness Of Mind.
"Unsoundness of mind as an excuse for
the commission Of crime is clearly defined
by the law said Mr.. Jerome, land 1t will
be laid down by the court. win you accept
the courts instructions on the sub1ect?"
II WILL was Mr.. Jennings reply.
IF you were accepted as juror could
you give fair and impartial verdict unin-
fiuenced by any appeal to the emotions or
sympathies?" asked Mr.. Jerome.
When he replied In the affirmative the
district attorney said he had no objections
to make and turned him over to Mr.. Hart
ridge.
About the first question the latter put to
the witness was:
Have you ever served as a juror in q
capital case?"
The talesman said he had not.
1t appeared that Thaw's counsel was not
going to take any chances of getting an
other man who had once voted to convict
on the jury.
The witness when asked IL he knew of
any reason why he could not serve, leaned
over and whispered to Justice Fitzgerald.
There was a conference sbetween the law
yers and Mr.. Jennings was excused by con-
sent.
Charles A. Fuller, a real estate dealer.
had very strong opinion of the case-so
strong as to influence his verdict, he
thought-and he quickly made way for
Charles d. Halsey, tall well-dressed man,
who said he was a broker. He said he had
formed an opinion, very, decided one in
do his best to lay it aside, he wasn't able
to say just now what he would do when
he got in the jury box.
IT don't think could give fair verdict y
he said finally, and stepped down.
Did Not Like White.
Howard H. Smith, clerical looking and
timid a dealer in bakers supplies. had
formed an opinion and still had 1t. When
he said he would weigh his opinions against
his judgment he didn't get any further.
Bruce Hopkins took the stand and FUN
bled a long time IN his pockets for his jury
notice. He was excused hurriedly.
Andrew B. Grafius began whispering to
the Judge before he took his seat and an
other conference among all parties resulted
in his being allowed to go.
James NJ. Ketcham was the first of the
sixty or odd talesmen who could talk out
loud He was a clean-cut, good-looking
young man about Thaws own age and
made good impression. He gave his bust
ness as that of travelling salesman. He
had an opinion which would require evil
dence to overcome, and, while he was sac-
ceptable to Mr.. Jerome, he was excused
when Mr.. Hartridge brought out the II