The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-16
JURY IS COMPLETED
STATE TO PRESENT ITS CASE
 AGAINST HANS.
six Jurors Were Chosen xesterday: che Twelfth Taking His seat short ly Before Adjournment
 Was Takem

Flushing, N. T.. Dec. 1s.--A fury of twelve has been selected to try Thorn ton J. Hains, story writer, as prin- cipal in the killing of William E. An his, a publisher. who wac shot to death by Captain Peter Hains at the Bayside Yacht Club last summer. and tomor- row the State will present It's case against the author.
 Six jurors were chosen today, the twelfth taking his seat Shortly before 6 o'clock tonight when an adjournment was taken until tomorrow morning.
 One hundred and seventeen talesmen were examined before the jury box was filled. Thornton Hains expressed him. self as pleased with the makeup of the jury that would pass upon the cyl dence in the case.
 The expedition with which the jury was chosen, taking only four hours of court, is considered unusual in view of the widespread knowledge of the case in Queens County.
 The prosecution's case will be pre- scented by District Attorney Darrin and 1t is expected that the examination of witnesses by both sides will consume at least two or three days
 A feature of the trial win be a tank of water and model float and cat boat In miniature replica of the scene of the shooting. which will be placed on a table in front of the witness stand. Iron manikins, representing the principals in the affair, will be moved around in this marine theatre to lftls- trate actions and persons in the trag- edy.
 The members of the jury will be per- mitted to return to their homes at the conclusion of each days trial
 n 4 s.af xa4aa the man Captain F1ains killed, held conference with Dis trict Attorney Darren today before court convened. Mrs. Annis will be one of the principal witnesses for the State and as an ye-witness of the shooting will tell of the events that sranspired from the time of the arri- val of the Hains broth CTS at the yacht club to the shooting at the waters edge.
 Much interest was caused when it was developed that William Hecker, the third juror in the case, was select sd by Thornton IEains in opposition. to the judgment of his counseIs
 Justice Crane announced at the open ing of court that he received from the County Judge certificate authorizing the appointment of Elmer White and James Dayton as special prosecutors.
 
 the defense, Justice Crane directed that the appearance of the two special pros ecutors be noted and the order of the County Judge carried out. Mir. McIn- tyre said he would ask the County Judge to have the order vacated. The examination of talesmen was then re- sumed and MT. White, as special pros ecutor undertook the questioning.
 Of the six talesmen, some had fixed opinions of the case, one had a preju- dice against the carrying of fire arms and another failed Ito, comprehend the character of counsels question and then pleaded Illness
 The seventh talesman examined, AL exander Hardin, plumber, Of Long Is- land City. was selected as the seventh juror in the case. Up to a few years ago he lived in Texas and is said to have Indian blood in his veins Hains appeared del igated with s5ardtns ss .seA lection.
 One taIesman, Hermann Berger. . butcher, had hardly been seated when he announced that he was opposed te capital punishment, r . Tt is strange how many. people in Queens CauhtE5 are opposed to. de s5w Y said Justice Crane. Have you HzsH g spect for a court or lawf"
 "Yes," said Berger. 'r 4e
 rWell. the next time you come Into . court, take that chewing gum outFof your mouth. Now go... said Justice Cranes and BergeF hurried out of court, his face flaming with color.
 Seventeen talesnlen shad~,heen under examination up to s11:45 o'clock ana only one juror, Alexander 'Jardin the