New-York tribune., 1910-06-11

ts night that he would not again be
brought 10 trial II may be agreed TO
dismiss the indictment
Seeks Stay Of Sentence.
gudFe Martin was asked by John B.
stsuchheld. for Nr Heike, TO grant a
rsv Of sentence for a week. but the
eou-t asked the counsel TO appear in
court this morning at 10 o'clock for a
temporary disposition OF the cases.
Each Of the counsel viii then ask for a
say pending q motion for a new trial,
renewing his immunity plea. which was
made soon after the indictment was
h-nd. but net heard by the Supreme
Court On the ground that the proper
tine 70 make il would be after convic-
u0n, if such should be the verdict Of
The jury This plea viii be based on the
Il appearance Of Mr.. Heike before the fed
ga grand jury in the investigation Of
ts American Sugar Refining Company
Ct New Jersey under the Sherman act.
As early as 9.30 O'Clock there was a
rumOF that the jury was about to agree
O verdict or agree to disagree.
Abuh one hundred persons, including
hs uOunsel and defendants, were wait
irg n The corridors and courtroom. and
uasf outside hastened 10 get seats
fnss they could hear and see. Marshal
Halse refused 10 say a word regarding
spOgress Of the jury. At $50 O'Clock
ls oosed his room and called up Judge
Aaftn, who Is staying at the Wood
NsL The jury had announced readi-
asEs 10 report.
Ilat al least some Of the defendants
4o been found guilty was apparent from
1e Serious expressions Of the jurors as
1s' lied into the courtroom az 1915
tle,k with Marshal HenkeI at their
-s1l The twelve men showed signs Of
e 9ng strain. Some were pale and
T--oonscious- None looked a. the three
'--useo men, who sat back of their coun-
= Isgarding The Jurors intently. They
~A NE verdict composedly. Bender
s1' however, shaking his head slightly.
Nount That Brought Conviction.
ne sixth count Of the Indictment. on
-'A Ar Heike was convicted. was for
--'pFaey It was evident early in the
ing when the jury asked for the
f1s relating 10 the statements and
arts. that il MAS considering the
--pIscy charges against the secre-
the company.
s1th count follows.
a. Ia lhe said Charles r. Heike
e"Iully and Wilfullv conspire
Csnss e.. 80 commit offences against the
r. g- srs o-stes IN and by knowingly max
Z, lss- 'elIlectlng and aiding in effecting.
rsspr Iian thelr true weights and by
Ester,,- lalse and fraudulent written
tsrisi, is as 70 said weights, entries of
@ ~, ePoos. Nares and merchandise
sHs - eeIlaln raw sugars which then
sns 49, were subject 10 duty
n ss-,l ',1A heretofore wit. prior 10
fae,ess,--- ts01-had been imported and
lrte6 r.. Ie continuously 10 he inn
IL "a 'o me United States by
Company 'e american Sugar Refining
ere fifteen cargoes mentioned
q J, Indictment. coming into this port
Va. Ne'S from Cuba and Java from
s.,.- 10 10 August 10. 1907. The evil
a. p'ooueed related To these cargoes
p.,. /" shipments covering . period OF
So. !. escE Of which the snort weights
'p'a'r sse Shattered Defence.
s.... -o''i'rr trials the snort weights
q \, "a ssh those given in the invoices
tsgsr ny ~eighers employed by the
sas. 'nrany, Werc said by the de-
e.aasr --Fe been due 10 shrinkage and
seat.r ~'.afsl causes. This line Of ,nsti-
e s,g,.. : Is shattered iy the confession
,as.s, sTdtzer. Former cock superIn-
tac ., q Williamsburg. ane his evil
tie n,.s, me 1le f'azd regarding the use of
tsrsYes springs, eae of which was dis
Sos.-. v eiche:d Par IN his aid ON