The San Francisco call., 1909-02-19
By w. Russell Cole

One more talesman, passed YESTERDAY
IN the Calhoun trial. has brought the
number in the jury box again within
one Of the quota required for the ex-
ereising Of peremptory challenges.
James Granville. a retired machinist.
who was employed for several wears
at the Union iron works. was the man
accepted TO I'll the eleventh place in
the jury box. This happened almost at
the close Of a day that was far from
mild and serene at any time From
morning until night there was a con-
tinual series Of clashes between the at
.torneys. and Judge LawIor had his
hands full in plotting the case into a
clear channel between the threatening
rocks OF impropriety.
GRANVILLE TYPICAL JUROR
Granville qualified after a somewhat
rigid examination which failed to dis
close any ground for challenge. In
many respects he is a typical juror. be-
. Ing elderly. grizzled. retired from ac-
tive business and declaring he is with
out embarrassing opinions or preiu-
oices. In one respect however. he is
different from others whose examina-
uons have followed the same heaten
path taken in his own; he has never
Done jury duty before. Granville did
not win any antagonism from the At
torneys who questioned him, but at
the same time he was not allowed TO
pass without tiff occurring between
The prosecution and the defense. Earl
Rogers Of Calhouns array of attor
neys precipitated the trouble by ask
ing Granville If he would be affected
should certain spies or sleuths" follow
him about bother his family and other
wise interfere with him in the event
that he was accepted as a Juror.
Heney objected TO the question as
implying that the juror would be fol-
lowed and characterized the asking Of
1t as having been for the purpose of
prejudicing the talesman's opinions In
advance. His objection was sustained
Dy the court, but minute later Rogers
tion.
Would you" he asked. 'in spite Of
whatever influences you might find
working around you. remain unswaved
and unterrOrized throughout this case
II taken as a juror?"
I object again to this manner Of
examination cried Heney. jumping TO
such a question has been asked. and in
the face Of your honors ruling of lust
moment ago. 1t is directly contem-
plated 10 prejudice this juror in ad-
vance, ana think this attorney should
belpenalized for contempt of court"
REBUFF FOR ROGERS
The form Of examination is entirely
improper and viii not be permitted. .
agreed Judge Lawlor instantly. Rog-
ers at once became apologetic
Your honor must appreciate, I be-
lieve. that there are strong protag
onists on either side in THIS case -
he argued. 7 think we can safely
say that this is a campaign of great
bitterness on each side, and I think we
all know that great many men are
prevented from sitting in this case be-
cause they feel that they would Of
fend one side or the other by what
ever verdict they might render. 1 in
tend no disrespect for the COURT
Granville declared that he felt him
self capable of rendering fair and i'm
partial judgment in the case and was
passed by Rogers. O'Gara also passed
him after somewhat extended in
ouiry.
Stanley Moore. who conducted the ex-
animation Of the next talesman, VIII
liam A Hammond, a lumber sales agent.
IN behalf OF the defense, TOOK the hint
from Rogers examination of Gran
VILE followed his method and so de-
liberately stirred up more trouble.
do you know any OF the spies en-
ployed by William J. Burns?" he asked.
That manner OF questioning can very
well be eliminated. Mr.. Moore" sharp
y commanded Judge Lawlor in ruling
on an objection interposed b yHeney.
1T IS wholly unnecessary for You to
characterize the work of any jury in
vestigators or 10 determine the nature
of their employment and apply terms
which may be Offensive"
ATTORNEYS IN TILT
And If there are spies in Mr.. Burns
employ" added Heney, they are there
20 meet the tactics Of such men en-
ployed on the other side.
= 4 object 10 that as deliberate mis-
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