Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-07
NINE JURORS IN THAW TRIAL
(Continued from Page One.)

I
dered the examination TO proceed. In
other ways Mr.. Gremmels was ae.
ceptable to the prosecution and was
turned over to Mr.. Littleton. He was
finally accepted and took his place In
the foreman'S chair. Gremmels was
not sworn, however. as it has been de-
cided not to administer the oath until
the box IS filled. All the jurors thus
will be subject to reremptory chal-
lenge up to the last minute.
After Gremmers acceptance ting
/ luncheon recess was ordered.
! There was some delay in beginning
the afternoon session. Thaw's family
group which had been seated outside
the second rail in the morning was
| provided with special chairs inside,
during the afternoon. ThIE appeared
very pallid during the afternoon. He
wore soberness of expression which
was quite striking. He is a calmer,
more serious defendant than he was
a year ago.
The opening attorneys seem equally
anxious to secure a jury quickly and
they spent nearly an hour trying 10
qualify the first two talesmen called
|
Ellis was excused because OF an un-
alterable opinion. Thomas Moyan got
safely through Mr.. Jeronle's exanlina-
ton but went down on 4 chellenge
from the defense after prolonged
questioning. 1t was Moyan's insist
ence that new evidence would have 70
be submitted to make him change his
views that led to his rejection on a
challenge for cause.
! 1t was not until the 10th talesman of
the afternoon session had been eX-
amined that the second unsworn juror
was secured. After thorough eXani-
nation, John r. Hatchett, q whole
sale cigar dealer, was accepted. He
said he had an opinion but it was not
so fixed as TO influence his judgment
in the consideration of the evidence.
The rext taIesman after Mr.. Hatch
EFT was selected as juror No. 3. He Is
George II. Norwood an Importer.
Mr. Norwood knew of nothing which
would disqualify him as a fair juror.
Floyd S. Sanford, assistant manager
| of an uptown bank, who was accepted
late in the afternoon session as the
| fourth tentative juror, was quickly
passed by the prosecution, but Mr..
Littleton of the defence, questioned
him at great length. Sanford said that
| he read the reports of the former trial
pretty thoroughly and he formed an
opinion as to the truth or falSity of
the testimony adduced. but he insisted
that from hearing the witnesses him.
self, he could render a fair verdict.
Mr.. Littleton rather reluctantly passed
him and he took his place in chair
No. 4.
during the late afternoon and even the
few spectators who had gained ad-
mitance departed one by one. y long
line of talesmen disqualified themselves
after tedious examination. One or two
were passed by the district attorney.
only to Be challenged by Mr.. Littleton.
James f. Conway. keeper of Il small
hotel in 10th street. was passed into
the jury box a few minutes before the
afternoon session ended. He said that
he read the reports of the former trial
pretty closely. but had formed no
particular opinion. His examination
was brief. Several talesmen who fol-
lowed were excused because Of the
strength of their opinions.
When the evening recess from s to
IS o'clock was ordered. the five tenta-
tive jurors in the box were taken out
to dinner in charge Of uniformed court
officers.
William f. Brewer. a decorator was
selected as the tentative juror No. G.
Proven declared that while he entertain
ed an opinion as to the case. it was not
4 strong one. He felt his business would
suffer by reason Of his service on the
jury and that he would worry d great
deal over it. but this excuse could not be
considered by the court. Brewer reluct-
antly took his place in the half-file-l
box at go P. NJ.
Arthur p. Naething. i baker, qualified
as juror No at $50 O'Clock.
Josiah Thaw was the only member OF
the defendants family ut the evening
session. The examined talesmen were
the sole spectators Thaw seemed thor
oushly to relish the idea of being out the
Tombs prison after nishtfall-his first eX-
peSience of the kind since his ircarcera
ton after the roof garden tragedy of
June -. 1906 Half an hour was consumed
in the examination OF the first two tales
men called, both being excused eventual
" by consent. They had opinions which
they felt would prevent an impartial!
judgment of the evidence.
Naethfng surprised all the attorneys by
declaring that he read none of the evil
dence presented at the first trial. But.
he explained. he discussed the case at
home with members of his family who
read Vie newspapers and gained 4 more
or less definite opinion from them. This
could be laid aside. however. he said.
when lie took his place in the jury box.
He had no bias or feeling as to the case.
whatever.
Maurice Pouvier, vice president of n
large exporting house, was selected az
$50 p. NJ at juror No. s. There was 4
strong impression that Mr. Bouvier
would not remain on the panel. for he
DECLARED that defences based upon insan-
ity usually aroused his suspicion.