The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-17
BY Associated Press

Los Angeles, Oct. 16.-In the Nc
Namara murder trial today Talesman
z. 7. Nelson was further questioned
to elicit his views and said 1t would
take strong evidence to make him
change the opinions he had formed.
He was challenged on the charge of
bias by the defense. The prosecution
then withdrew the opposition previous
ly made to the challenge and Nelson
was discharged after being questioned
by Judge Bordwell.
When court closed TODAY two other
talesmen had been examined by the
defense. They were John w Roberts,
a real estate dealer, who was found
satisfactory, and Robert f. Balm, a car
penter, who was Satisfactory. Never
theless, the general opinion tonight is
that the Nelson case will be duplicated
before the Jury is obtained.
Il only intend to speak about half
an hour" declared Jos. Scott. the at
torney selected to conclude the argu-
ment today for the defense against
the acceptance of Nelson when court
opened.
Il regard the getting Of a fair jury
as the fundamental feature of this
trial." added Mr.. Scott. Folks have
read a great deal in the newspapers
and magazines about this case, but
think we can find twelve men who can
waive that information in lieu of evil
dence. AS far as Nelson is concerned.
however, he has admitted that it would
take strong evidence to change his
views and that obviously disqualifes
him"
Extensive auizzing OF the other
talesman, particularly as TO their sf-
filiations or connection with tabor
unions or strikes, admittedly is in
tended by the defense attorneys.
There is no denying that labor
unions and their methods will be dis
cussed in this trial. We should know
whether any of the talesmen have
fixed notions on the subject" said
Lecomte Davis. with this in mind
the question of the defense will in
clude a wide scope. Inquiry will be
made to determine not only IL tales
men, but il members of their families
as well, have encountered at any time
labor friction whether as employers OF
employed. Effort will be made to
learn also If any of the talesmen ever
have studied labor questions either in
the magazines or newspapers"
From his window today in the eel
Of the county Jail John ]. Mcnamara
secretary of the International Associa-
tion Of Bridge and Structural Iror
brother, James B., could see crowds
on the line Of march arranged fol
President Taft.
What have you been doing?" Johr
J. was asked today.
Reading"
"what?"
Books, magazines and papers. I've
written many letters, too"
Counsel for the Mcnamara brothers
have forbidden them to discuss tn,
case. Visitors to the prisoners usually
are accompanied by some one from tn,
office Of Mr.. Darrow, chief counsel fol
the defense.
That the trial will cost more thar
$500, 900 was the statement Of Mr.. Oar.
row today. His approximation was re-
ceived with interest in view of the fac
that he has been counsel in similar
cases.
A large share of this amount will b,
borne by the county. 1t has been founC
necessary to swear many deputies L
assist in the conduct of the trial ant
their salaries average not less thar
$500 a month. The cost Of keepinJ
the jury alone will be at least 81 ,50t
month, most of which is for meals.