New-York tribune., 1907-01-25

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JUDGE WOULDN'T TAKE EXCUSE.
Albert Z. Little, accountant, OF No. 266
West S9th street, gave new excuse why he
should not serve He said that while he had
been served, he had never qualified and had
never been examined by the Commissioners Of
Jurors. The court ruled that he was not dis
qualified, and he was examined.
Mr.. Jerome brought out that hs was opposed
to capital punishment, but would waive his
views on the evidence given.
Mr.. Hartridge then examined.
toned to he taiesrnen in this case? AT Know Know
SS 9As 5A,s Juror would you waive year tesl,ng
would.
The prosecution challenged for cause which
was overruled. ana then peremptory chalisngs
was made.
The unusual excuse of having sold law books
to the District Attorney, and a business ae-
quaintance with him. was successful excuse
for Joel 8. Hood. e book salesman, of No. At
Liberty street
The next talesman, the twenty-fourth OF the
day. proved TO be the first accepted and
sworn In. Over four hours had been spent IN
examining taesmen before George Praf, a
dealer in hardware and machinery supplies at
NO IZZ centre street, was ca4leu
'Have you ever served as a criminal juror
before?" asked Mr. Garvan. There was shout
OF laughter. in which the court was forced 10
join. Mr.. Garvan apologlzed. and the taiesman
said he had served as a Juror In a criminal case.
Mr. Hartridge then had his pleasantly. when
he asked;
Q.-what is your businessg A.-Hardwers.
Odd you ever sell anything to the District At
Off you were shut up for week would Il affect
your mind2 A.-No. not my mind; but It certainly
would my business
in. Thaw stood erect and perfectly at ease. while
the oath administered.
ANOTHER JUROR IN BOX
The next talesman was also accepted. He
Arthur g. Campbell, general superintend-
ent. OF No S23 West End avenue. Thaw
pressed preference for him to Mr. Hartridge
and as the prosecution withdrew ell challenges
the defence accepted the talesman and he
given seat No. T.
Two talesmen were then excused IN quick
time. The first. Alexander Coles Of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, presented excuses TO the court
which were acceptable. The other, Charles w
stoughton, an architect. OF No. 1865 Washing
ton avenue. also offered acceptable excuses. II
is understood he knew Stanford White and had
business relations with him.
Clarence NJ. Carter. OF No. 40 East 10Th street
had formed an opinion Immediately after the
shooting, and peremptorily challenged by
tho prosecution.
William ]. Stitt. of No. I5s West esd street
offered a physician's certificate, and was er-
cused. When Francis D. Jackson. OF the Hotel
Ansonia, began to whisper 70 the court, there
was some laughter. each Juror for four con-
secutive times having begun 20 whisper as soon
as he took the stand He finally said that he
1aaA frw1
for bias.
The last taiesman OF the session. Henry c.
Harvey. Of Brook avenue and 1sfd street, was
accepted. The routine questions were put 90
him. and he answered them all satisfactorily
He said he served on a capital case one and one.
half years ago. He was sworn IN as Juror No g.
Justice Fitzgerald instructed the Jurors as ne
did on the previous night. He said:
Ny duty is TO instruct you gentlemen OF the
opinion concerning the case nor TO allow any per
son son 10 communicate IN any way shape with you.
son son snould attempt 10 communicate with you. or
[giteTe me G 2 WIN you IN any way communicate that
-, And above all. again: do not read anything In
any sense as an inslnuation against either side.
1ecassity 70 @ eNPddn 10 you how much regret tho
must OF necessity be taken and to inform YOU
aid you to do any business that You havs 10 do o
ance TO you.
While the court was speaking. Thaw had
risen put on his overcoat and marched out
with the same firm step which characterized his
exit on previous occasions. The Jurors were
taken 10 the Broadway Central Hotel. A suite OF
twelve rooms has been engaged. and six court
oncerS VIII guard them. Their mail Will be
opened and read before being delivered to them,
and they will have TO do just as the officers and
the court order
The trial viii be resumed this morning It is
expected by the defence that the fury will be
completed by Tuesday, and every effort will he
made TO accept talesman II II can possibly be
ACCOMPLISHED