The Detroit times., 1908-11-19

ways Is. looking very prosperous and
quite attractive In a black velvet suit,
ermine scarf and black picture hat.
While waiting, Annie fitted about
from one part Of the building TO an
other, holding impromptu receptions
here and there with friends and mere
acquaintance. In the police court
she became quite engrossed In the
case Of the little white girl who
eloped with q Negro and was an in
terested spectator at the iatter's trial
on charge OF being disorderly.
Annie announced that she was pre-
pared to take the stand and repeat the
story she told In police court. notwith-
standing certain influences that had
been at work In an effort to make
her forget"
Many people have been to me In
behalf ofzCapt Newberry," she said to
The Times. They were friends Of the
captain who talked to me OF his fam
lily and pleaded with me to be easy
with him for the sake Of his wife and
others dear to him. But I will tell
the truth"
Securing q Jury.
Only nine Jurors Of the regular
panel were available when the trial
finally got under way. all the remand
er being engaged In other cases. or
these nine, seven remained In the box
at the close of the preliminary exam
ination. when court adjourned until
Thursday morning. Both sides an
nounced themselves as satisfied with
the seven men for the present" al
though among the seven were at least
four who acknowledged acquaintance
with either Newberry or Hibbler.
Juror Louis Rubinstein, the first
man examined, had fixed opinion
and was excused for cause. The next
man was Charles E. Hinkle, No. 20
Milwaukeeave. east. who, 1t trans
pired, Is the owner of the Harrington
hotel property on Lafayette boule-
ward, In which Frank Hibbler has his
bar.
Mr.. Harrington leases the property
from Hinkle and subjects to Hibbler.
Mr.. Hinkle said, however, that his
business relations with Hibbler would
not affect his judgment as Juror, and
was allowed to retain his seat for the
time being.
II. Clifford, No. 652 Twelfth-st., a
man we'll along In years, had no opin-
ion, although he had read Of the case.
William Sbernathy, No. CAT st. An
toine-st., admitted that he entertained
a prejudice against testimony given
by woman OF disreputable character
and would not weigh her testimony
as he would that Of reputable wit
ness. He was passed by Mr.. McCiear
In Dexter J. Briggs. No. 679 Gin
ton-st., the prosecution found an, old
friend OF Capt Newberry. They join-
ed the force about the same time, Ia
1874, and we're good friends as fellow
patrolmen. Mr.. Briggs is now retired.
though he has a nephew on the force
who has been attached tosScotten sta
ton, under Capt. Newberry, In the
past Mr.. Briggs declared that his
friendship would not bias his judg.
ment In any way. He had no definite
opinion as to the captains guilt or
innocence, he said.
Henry Felter, No. $50 Champlain-st.
did not know the defendant and had
no opinion. George We'll. No. 264
Catherine-st., had a slight acquaint-
ance with Capt Newberry and an
opinion that would require evidence
to remove. He was excused for cause.
Charles z. Baxter, a well-known In
surance man, whose home Is at No.
202 Palmer-ave., said he was well ac-
quaiptcd with both Mr.. Frazer and
Mr.. Griswold. but as he knew Prose
cntoI Yerkes equally well ne guessed
II was about "standoff." He had y
slight acquaintance with Hibbler and
knew his sisters socially. These facts
would not prejudice him, however, he
raid He had an opinion, but could dis
miss 1t from his mind In considering
the evidence.
II would not consider myself a COM
petent juror IL could not" he added.
Oliver Lardie. No. 678 Monroe-ave.,
said he knows Hibbler by sight, but
had no opinion.
There were less than a score Of
spectators In the room during the ex-
animation Of the prospective jurors.