The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-14
Verdict of the Jury Heard By Thousands, Who try "Shake''
 To Each Other
SCHM|Tz MAKES STATEMENT
 WILL FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Oliver Grand Jury Out 1 Hour and 35 Minutes-Jurymen Issue State ment-Schmitz Goes
 to Jail.

San Francisco, June 13.-A jury of twelve of his peers declared Mayor Eu- gene E. Schmitz guilty of the crime of ex- tortion as charged against him by the Oliver grand jury.
 The jury was out just one hour and thirty-five minutes. It elected Charles B. Capp foreman and at once proceeded to an informal ballot. This was cast yer bally and stood eleven for conviction and one for acquittal Juror Burns, a shoe maker casting the dissenting vote.
 Then the twelve men began a discussion of the evidence which lasted for nearly an hour. At the end of that time the first formal ballot was cast. It was a written ballot and was unanimous for conviction.
 Foremsns Statement.
 The jurymen issued this statement to the Associated Press immediately after their dismissal by the eourt
 Tn justice to Juror Burns, It should be explained that he did not vote for ac- uuittal because he was dissatisfied with the evidence or because there was any doubt of the defendants guilt. Two forms of verdicts were given to the jury and the consecutive reading of these momentarly confused MT. Burns. As soon as he understood the matter he cast his vote with the other eleven g. the verdict was accomplished" MT. Burns approved this 7 correct. ee
 Even before Judge Dunr synagogue hurried thither bile. on receiving word th been reached, nearly q { gathered in Bush street ing at the doors to be ] kept out until the twel brought In and seated.
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 Sheriff Ia
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