Arizona republican., 1910-08-17
STARTLING DISCLOSURES
It Was Found That Every Man of the Panel of Sev- enty Had Been Approach ed By Investigators" In Behalf of Somebody

Chicago, Aug 16.-Declaring that practically all of them had been "ap- proched in connection with the re- trial of Lee O'Neil Browne, Judge Ker- sten dismissed today the panel of seventy-five Veniremen who had been subpoenaed in the work of selecting jury. Judge Kersten pronounces the situation "deplorable.''
 The veniremen were immediately taken into the office of States Attor- ney Yaymen where Judge Kersten asked each man by name if he had been called upon by anyone in con- nection with his possible service as a juryman. Nearly all answered in the affirmative They were instructed to report in court tomorrow for further investigation.
 Wayman made the assertion in court that he could prove that detective had been employed by the defense and that the latter had systematically sought out every prospective venire- man, either by direct approach or through their families or households.
 P. O'Connell, counsel for Browne, as- serted that the veniremen had been seen by the agents of third interest, neither by the defense nor the prose cution, but those interested for poli- tical reasons, in the downfall of Browne.
 The first stir in this development of the case occurred during the forenoon session when Emil Wennerberg, d venireman, said he had been called in to the office of pr. Kelly. While Wen nerberg would not go into details, his intimations caused Judge Kersten to order the production of the physician in court. The situation reached cri- sis later when swan Dahlberg, another member of the panel, stated that he had been seen" by some agent, whose real purpose was not known. Dahlberg said the agent told him after question ing him closely as to his belief as to the guilt or innocence of Browne, that he need not answer the subpoena Dahlberg acted upon this advice and in consequence was brought before the court today to explain why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court There he told his story.
 Judge Kersten leaned over his desk, and said solemnly. The court wants to know if this is going to be fair trial or a travesty upon justice. The situation has reached a point where an investigation is necessary. I don't want to blame either the state or the defense, but some one is doing crooked work and am loathe to go on with the case When a juror is subpoenaed no one has a right to talk to him. As 1t is. probably every man on this jury has been approached"
 At this period Attorney General O'Donnell made his accusation against a third party, at which Wayman jumped to his feet: '1 can prove that the defense has been systematically calling upon all veniremen." he said Man after man has been excused from service on this jury and has been talk en to my office. where he told me he had been approached, directly or through the members of his household.
 One venireman whose name was not disclosed, created a further sensation when the panel had been taken to the states attorneys office. There was a hurried call for a stenographer. A member of wayman's staff said the veniremen had been asked by the agent to stick it out for Browne till hell froze over"
 The sixth panel, which will be or dered tomorrow, will be cautioned and if it is found that any investigators have been talking to them. that panel will also be dismissed