The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-25
THAW JURY CROWS; THREEMORE ADDED


seventh street, was the signal for pro-
longed discussion over the distinction be-
tween a reasonable doubt and possible
doubt Mr.. Easter stopped this line OF
inquiry by saying that every possible
doubt would have to be removed from
his mind before he would vote to con-
Wet anybody of murder. That let him
out
Francis J. Lynch, house furnisheT, OF
65l East 10th street, had narrow es-
cape from becoming a juror, He had an
swered all inquiries with apparent sat
isfactlon, all challenges were withdrawn,
and Justice Fitzgerald had directed that
ne be sworn. when Lawyer Delmas bobbed
up for the first time in the trial He
whispered to Lawyer Gleason, who whis-
pered to Lawyer Hartridge, who peremp-
torily challenged
Mr. Hartridge cross-examined Charles
H. Newcombe. a broker, OF 90 west
Seventy-fifth street, so closely that the
district attorney interposed with q smile
TO say:
II submit, your honor. that the witness
has answered that question several times
already"
At this there was such a buzz in the
courtroom that Justice Fitzgerald had TO
warn the spectators that they must OBJ
serve the prophecies. Mr. Newcombe was
challenged peremptorily by the defense.
Recess Ordered at O'Clock.
When a recess was ordered at ! O'Clock,
all the members Of the Thaw family pres
ent had a conference with Harry Thaw
and hts lawyers. Thaw then was taken to
the Tombs. the rest of the party remain
ing in the courtroom to eat luncheon
they had brought with them. The expe-
rience with the crowd on the previous
day had not made them anxious 10 run
the risk Of being hustled by the curious
throng m the corridors Of the building.
Later Mrs. Harry Thaw and Miss Nc
KenZie visited ThaW in mis- cell.
out in Center street a thTOng of rubber
ncCks were standing with their eyes fixed
on the windows Of the Bridge Of Signs in
hopes Of getting q glimpse OF the accused
man as he returned 10 his cell. Jusa then
a huge truck drove along. The driver.
perched high on a heap OF bales. surveyed
the crowd with a sard0nic grin.
Hey" he shouted. 'what're you guys
waitin' fer? D'y think Thaw's goin' to
throw yer some money!
Bristol Had known White.
The afternoon session looked as if it
would be as destitute Of jurors as the morn
ing session until the last half hour Henry
D. Bristol, ~ first talesman examined.
said that he had known Mr.. White and
other members Of his firm. Their rela-
lions had been Of a business nature, and
he still had business relations with the
firm. re had some doubt about being
juror because Of that relationship. Final
~ Justice Fitzgerald asked him If his
business relations were such that il would
embarrass him. Mr. Bristol said he was
afraid they would. and, as he didn't think
he could be a fair juror under the cir
cumstances. he was excused
HErschfeId Excused at Once.
It was not long before William J.
Hirschfeld. who is in the real estate bus
mess. but who was private secretary to
Sunset" Cox for seventeen years, was
out Of the witness chair. He had such
a strong opinion about the case that he
was excused al once Edward J. Rich
man. a salesman. looked >all right until
Mr.. Hartridge asked him this question:
Have you any objection to any partic-
ular defense2'
NO. sir" replied Mr.. Richman.
4 assume. said Mr. Jerome. that you
have no objection 70 any defense that is
recognized by law
some people set up higher Law"
began Mr.. Jerome
Il object" broke in Mr.. Hartridge. He
says he recognizes the law OF the State"
Then you obey the law Of the State
implicitly as laid down by the court?''
said Mr. Jerome.
Il will" said Mr. Richman. Then there
was talk with Justice Fitzgerald, in
which Mt Hartridge and MI Jerome
Joined. and Mr.. Richman was excused by
consent.
William c. Browerl, a salesman, who
was the next talesman. was out of the
witness chair in a jiffy. he had such
decided opinion on the case. Then ".
Lincoln Fitch, manager at 126 LeXing-
ton avenue. was peremptoTily challenged
by Mr. Jerome, and Thomas b. Gallagher,
collector for a wholesale grocer was eX-
cused by consent Another man who had
a strong opinion was Thomas A. Kennett,
writer on the textile trades. He was
passed.
y
Another man who was challenged by
Mr.. Jerome was Clarence NJ. Carter a
young-loolling man, who was in the hard
ware business up TO six years ago, when
he retired. Francis d. Harris. who is in
the iron business and lives at the An
sonia. said ne knew Stanford White. and
was excused. John Kelly. a bookkeeper
who has been employed by the Bible So
ciety for fifty years. looked like a juror
until Mr. Hartridge peremptorily chal-
lenged him Joel s Hood. who is in the
book business at Liberty and Nassau
streets and sells law books to Mr.. jerome.
was excused. principally because Of that
fact
For two hours talesman after talesman
had been examined until George Pfaff
who has a hardware and machinery BUSH
ness at 122 Center street, was called. He
is a man about thirty-fve years Of age.
and married He didn't care to be taken
away from his business for any length
Of time.
Would the fact that You were kept
away from your business for three or four
weeks tend 10 affect your mind SO that
you wOuldn give proper attention 10 the
case?" inquired Mr.. Hartrldge.
1T wouldn't affect my mind in the
least" said Mr. Pfaff with a smile 1T
would affect my business"
PfaR First One Chosen.
Justice Fitzgerald smiled, and after Mr..
Jerome had asked a question or two Mr..
Pfaff was accepted. to a murmur Of sur
nrise from those in the court room. as if
had been q whole day since a Juror had