The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
THE MURDER CASE
 IN JURY'S HANDS
Long Arguments by Attorneys Both for and Against Lucius FraChlseur, the Accused Man 109 Indict-
 ments Returned.

Tvs. Lucius Frachiseur, charged with killing Levy Wagner, near Granuis last September was reached on the criminal docket Tuesday. It took some time to secure jury, as many chal- lenges were made by the prose- cution and defense. A large number of witnesses were sworn and about 10 o'clock the first witness was placed on the stand. The killing of Wagner was brought about by slie hting re- mark which he is alleged to have made about the wife of Frach- lseur.
 The men met al a Farmers Union meeting at Holly Grove school house and quarrel started. It is said both that the young men drew knlves and q relative Of Frachiseur tried to separate them but relative of Wagner suggested that they put up their knives and fight 1t out. It is said this suggestion was followed and that Wagner was getting the best of the encounter and as Frachiseur ran around the school house he either fell or was knocked down by Wagner who jumped on top of him. Those present next heard Wagner call out "come take me of; he's got my heart" They ran around to the men and turning Wagner over found the knife wound in the left breast from which be died a few minutes later.
 The defendant was repre- sented by Norwood & Alley and the state by Prosecuting Attorney J. s. Lake.
 Wednesday morning large crowd of the friends of the defendant as well as of the deceased were present and the court room was comfortably filled. The defendant, as he appear ed in court Wednesday to hear the argument of the attorneys, looked hopeful, while his aged father and mother and little brother and sister had seats near the railing, eagerly drinking in every word that was uttered. The father and mother of Wagner Were also present and took deep interest in the proceedings.
 The last witness for the defense give his testimony Tuesday at 5:30 o'clock when court adjourned until Wednesday. Upon conven- ing Wednesday a long argument was made by Mir. Norwood for the defense and Prosecuting Attorney Lake for the state over the instruc- tions to be given, the jury. When this matter had been settled the court gave each side two hours in which to present their case to the jury.
 Attorney Bert Stuart of Winthrop, opened for the prosecution and spoke about forty minutes, dwelling prin- cipally upon the testimony as had been presented in the case. It was nearly II o'clock when Hal l.. Nor wood commenced his address and at once entered into the merits and de- merits of the testimony of the va- rious witnesses and at times the speaker became eloquent as well as logical and held the close attention of the jurymen as well as the audi ence. Attorney J. l. Alley followed in clear and comprehensive style, devoting most of his speech to the causes leading to the unfortunate killing and arguing that the defend ant was acting solely and wholly on the defensive when he stabbed Wag- Tner.
 In the afternoon Prosecuting At torney Lake closed the case for the state, presenting and advancing the theory that the defendant, Fracheur could have gotten away from the scene without having inflicted the mortal wound.
 Att o'clock the jury retired to consider the verdict.
 Monday evening the jury in the case of the State versus w. w. Ross, charged with assault with intent to commit carnal abuse, brought in a verdict of guilty, and Ross was fined Sl00.
 The case of the State versus Jess Fox, petit larceny, the de-
 feudaut was found guilty and
 fined Sl0 and one minute in jai,.
 During the present term of court | 109 indictments have been returned into open court by the grand jury