The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-09
.F|HST BALLOT Of
JURY O|SCLOSES
BUT ONE OPINION
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On the opposite side Of the bar were
two brothers. uncies of a beautiful and
charming yourg girl. who had seen
their niece placed ia the custody Of
the prisoner bat year before under
sworn promise t. love, cherish aid
care for. and who was nov about. to
lie sentenced 10 an ignoble death for
not only his failure 70 carry out that
sworn duty, but having removed her
from the living IN a manner that had
shocked the civilized world
Thronging the courtroom was an
uunumbered crowd Of spectators.
most ef whom had for years been
yrlends 20 both families ANA who
SYN pathized not only with the reia-
tves Of the slain woman, bat VITA
those Of The accused
sitting upon his high bench and
facing the prisoner was Judge, whose
duty It would lie III "a few minutes
10 pronounce the words that wvuld
condemn the accused 20 death IN the
electric chair at the state peuiteu-
tiarS, whose hope had been taat the
Young man Wsgid be ahle To produce
evidence that would remove from ms
own name and that az his family the
blot THAT had been placed upon IL by
the grand jury, which had returned
the Indictment charging him with the
murder of his wife.
Seated IA their places we're the
twelve mem beers u the fury, who, at
ter hagjne lifted their voices in sup
pltcatlon for Divine guidance in tho
discharge of their duty, had voted the
prisoner guilty" and were about to
return that unanimous verdict TO the
court.
All OF these were visihly affected,
hut firm and resolute in performing
the duty that had been assigned to
them through the workings Of tho
law. In the eyes Of some mem bars
OF tho jury, tears were Visibie Others,
more able TO control their feelings,
gave no such outward demonstrations.
bot their faces displayed their emo
tons. There was not the slightest
hesithney, however. on the part Of any
Of Them
Verdict liz "Guslsy."
Gentlemen of the Jury. have you
agreed upon q verdiot7" came from
Clerk Cogbill
We have" answered Foreman
Burgess.
Henry Clay Beattie. stand up. Cen
teTnen OF the jury, look upon the pris-
oner What say you. Is he guilty or
not guilty"
Guilty" came from every me m + err
of the jury.
The verdict was handed UP, and
the clerk started to read. lie had
read but few words, when Mr. Wen
denburg was on his feet to offer a cor
reeuon in the verdict. After a few
questions by the court the jury re-
tired TO amend the verdict so ~ to
conform with the requirements Of thu
law.
Careful Of Trousers
Henry Clay Bcattie. Jr.. resumed his
seat, The first thing he did was t.
carefully draw up each leg OF his
neatly creased trousers as is the Ia Bit
with young men who pay close atten-
ton to their attire. This matter
having been arranged TO his aatisrae-
ton, he glanced up aud looked abou
the room in front Of him. bat did no
turn to face his brother or father.
They were sitting with bowed
heads. controlling their emotions. ye
hardly able 10 do SO The prisoner
however displayed little interest al
the twelve jurors filed out OF the room
under Instructions Of the court u
amend their verdict.
The Verdict.
The jury returned in few minutes
and the following verdict was read
after the same formality as previou
Va as gone through; I'VE, the jury, I'm,
The accused guilty of murder in III
trst degree, as charged In tho IA
oictment within
"'s!ened) ". L. BURGESS,
Foreman"
1t was 80 Z. NJ. when tina fore
man OF the jury Was handed the in
structlons, ana told by the judge I
retire to their room and consider
verdict. 1t vas 6.2S =. NJ. v hen tn
jury returned and took their seats
They had been out just So minutes.
During this period that the jury wa
out The prisoner had sat IN his ueua
'i'}ace e'!;13 .iis father ~ mis- $40,
There was little conversation exohang
"a between them. but occasionally thei
heads would Draw close together, an
q few words woald be exchanged
Douglass Beattie. his brother. had gon
cut on the court green. Attorney
smith and Carter. following the ex
eInHle at. CornT4ofl,s eeIthfs Attornc
Gregory and l. .. Wendenburg. VIII
has conducted the prosecution In chic
Judge Watson had also taken the Oh
portunity to retire to the yard an
seek some relaxation.
Many others in the court room Ia
done the sRrle. bur IL large nunpe
had remained inside. preferrine to re
tain their places Of advantage TO TAX
gag the chances of getting hurt
Seated at The press benches wera -
porters, getting of copy FOR their ex
tras.
Stir in Court
At 100 there WAS STIR in "a
court room The crowd began hur
rying In. Those inside expected tina
The jury had Indicated it's readiness
70 come into court and return "a yer
ACT. The old kerosene Tampa On tn
side walls OF the court room wer
lighted. and also one on the Judge
desk =. Several. taifsotAs weat By nrr
the jury had not appeared. Indg
watson nor the attorneys had com
into court The prisoner was nov
showing soIne interest
Leaning over the rail he wrtspere
10 ore ot the newspaper men. "Whe.
IS NJ q don't know yet but thin
the jur is coming In" A. this tim
Attorneys Carter and Smith. ~ III
defense appeared. followed nv Nj
WendenburV. Judge Watson returne.
and took his place on the bench
Hardly hnd he done 40 until IN
Soics Of Sheriff Gill was heard cailln
70 clear the eisIe and permit the jur
IN enter. Commonwealth Attorne
Gregory WAS not vet IN court, and h
YRS sent fer.
Then followed the poll of the fury
Before asking II the fury had reach e,
verdict. Judge Watson took ncca
sion 10 compliment the crowd upo1
Its conduct during the trial and T.
warn them against any Demonstration
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