The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-06
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pOena and they are relied upon to show
the jury that Thaw was actually crazy
when he hred the fatal shots. Jerome
is saying nothing about his fresh evil
dence. but Is known TO be relying great
" on at least three persons to give in
formation that Will strengthen his
side.
AS at the last trial the jury Is to be
held under lock and key right from the
start. Arrangements have been made
70 keep The talesmen at the Broadway
Central Hotel ANY communication
their business associates or family NAV
have with them will be through court
officers and with permission of the jus
tice presiding.
There is uncertainty as to whether
Evelyn IhaW VIII arain he permitted
20 tell her story Of alleged abuses at
the hands OF White II Is known
Jerome has looked up authorities Gov
ering the admissibility Of her evidence
but he declines to say il he will object
when she is called. The defense has
prepared for this contingency. and
among the new witnesses. Littleton has
several who can testify as to the ac-
tions OF ThaW that can be explained
only the grounds that he was insane At
tho time he slew White.
Twenty Yeniremen Fined.
When the roll call Of the second
venire was made after the case was
called IL was found that twenty men
had failed TO respond. Justice Bowling
Immediately announced the assessment
Of a fine of $50 against each OF the
men who failed TO heed the court sum-
mons.
William F. Miller, forty. a decorator.
living at 50 st. Marks place. was the
first talesman called. He said that he
knew White well. but had no opinions
MI l.s.TF H.e s.
der d verdict solely according 10 the
evidence.
By his examination Of the first tales
man jerome indicated that he will seek
q jury which Will decide the case on
the basis Of the distinctions Of mental
responsibility as laid down by the court
rather than as outlined by the experts
or the opposing side
AFTER a brief examination Jerome de-
ciared that Miller was acceptable to
MIN and LittletOH then took Up the ex-
animation The attorneys for the de-
Tense quickly developed the fact that
Miller. who had been called 9 $ a juror
IN the first trial Of Thaw, had been
very friendly with White from 1892 TO
lSu, and had enjoyed intimate business
relations with him. Miller Was ex-
cused for bias.
Scion S Summerfield, forty-five, Of
al5 East 103d street, was called next.
and insisted so strongly that he had an
opinion which would preclude his rem
dering a fair verdict that he was ex-
cused for cause.
Broker Is Excused.
Edward J. McCabe, a broker. living
at 103 West Thirty-second street. was
excused by Justice Bowling after d
lengthy examination, during which he
insisted he had an opinion which could
not be changed.
The fourth talesman talked earnestly
with Justice Bowling and was allowed
20 90 by consent He proved TO be
Thomas II. Har1er. foreman OF the jury
In the last Nan Patterson trial.
Charles E GTemmel, q broker Of No.
ST East l56 street, had scruples against
the inhictiOn o. the death penalty. Il
think the infection Of the Eeith penalty
is wrong, but, If sworn as a Juror I
would vote for murder IN T. first de-
gree If the testimony warranted it," ex-
plalned GremmeL
The district attorney was anxious 70
have the court dismiss the talesman
for bias, but Justice Bowling shook his
head
II I had no reasonable doubt OF the
defendants guilt volunteered Grem-
mel, I would vote to convict"
Religion Influences Him.