The daily sentinel., 1908-06-22

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this district. never heard such an OBJ
lection made before. He was most
emphatic in his declaration that he
was employed as special prosecutor
by San Miguel county and that he
was not employed by any private par
ties.
Court Permits Them.
On this showing the court ruled
that both Messrs Hogg and Carna-
han were entitled to appear in the
case. The counsel for the defend
ants excepting to the ruling of the
court.
New Witnesses Accepted.
After this depression, the discus
sion of the right of the district at
torney to have the new witnesses en-
dorsed on the indictment was con-
tinued.
The court, after hearing argu-
ments. ruled that the names should
be permitted 10 be endorsed, and to
this also the defendants counsel ex-
cepted.
Both Sides Ready.
The court then asked the attor-
neys on either side If they were
ready to proceed with the trial.
Both sides announced ready for
trial.
Selecting the Jury.
The method of selecting the jury
was then discussed, and it was then
agreed that the clerk of the district
court should draw out from a certi-
fed list of the county commissioners
of Mesa county 100 names, and that
processes should be served upon
those whose names were drawn out.
To Draw the Jurors.
A recess was then taken until two
o'clock. The court announced that
at that hour, the names and ad-
dresses of the prospective jurors be-
ing known to the sheriff 1t would be
possible to approximate the length
of time required for service of pro-
cess and the date of the next session
OF court regulated accordingly. 1t is
believed that at least two days will
be required to serve those whose
names are drawn out, and the real
work of selecting the jury may not
be begun before Thursday.
Room not Filled.
When court opened this morning
the room was not filled with specta-
tors. contrary to the expectations of
many of the officials. There were
many unoccupied seats in the limited
seating capacity. However, many
people believed that there would be
consequently there was not a great
rush for admittance to the court
room. However, the opening session
was more interesting than contem-
plated.
Adams Brought In.
Steve Adams. the prisoner, was
brought into court without an
nouncement. and few were aware
that he was present. He was brought
into the room few minutes after the
court opened. accompanied by one OF
two deputies.
Adams Appearance.
Adams took a seat with his attor-
neys and took "A keen interest in al
of the proceedings.
The noted prisoner is a man OF
medium size His hair is brown. He
is smooth shaven and has a reddish.
brown complexion. His face is not
strong one; neither is it weak
one. He could not De called hand
some. He was dressed in neat, but
not snowy clothes. He has the ap
pearance of being a miner. He ap-
pears to be about 35 years of age
The Prisoners Wife.
Mrs. Adams, the handsome young
wife of the defendant, occupied 8
seat directly behind the prisoner bu
in the body of the court room. She
was accompanied by a lady frient
and several strange men, friends oi
the prisoner. Mrs. Adams was sty
lishly dressed and is very fine ap
pearing young woman.
Many Strangers There.
Quite a number of strangers in the
city were noted in the court room
VIII he Hard Fought.
There is no question but what the
case will be stubbornly fought ant
battled by each side from the yer!
beginning. The sharp tilts thi'
mornias between the attorneys indi
Gated that each side is alert and will
contest every inch of ground. Abl'
attorneys are employed on each side
Sheriff Schrader's Work.
II is not believed that it will tax,
the sheriff over three days to max,
report on the 100 juror summon
he will serve. He has sworn in quit
large number of extra deputies t.
assist him in this work, and as sool
as the names are drawn the officer
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