Arizona republican., 1911-10-18
Six Talesmen Were Passed Tentatively Yesterday by the Attorneys in the Sensational M c Namara Trial.
QUESTIONS TOOK
 A WIDE RANGE
One Prospective Juror Ad- mitted Varied Taste When He Said He Read Los Angeles Times and Appeal to Reason.

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 1.-The de- fense in the McNamaras murder case passed six talesmen, one was excused by the court and two were excused for cause when court adjourned tonight. This was the most rapid days work SO far.
 It is predicted if the gait set today is continued, the jury will be secured in two weeks.
 Of four taIesmen passed today one is practically sure of rejection. The lineup of talesmen tonight is as fol- lows: J. W. Roberts, real estate: RObt. F. Bain, carpenter; H. Y. Quacken- bush. expressman; A. R. Mcintosh, baker; T. W. Adams. grocer: G. W. jected today: z. T. Hiatt. excused by court because of scruples against capi- tai punishment; Samuel R. McCreary. challenged for bias after he admitted he had an opinion as to whether the act was criminal; Edmund s. Johnson. challenged for prejudice against labor unions. Talesman Quackenbush it is thought. will be challenged as he does not believe in capital punishment.
 Adams said as a rule he reads the Los Angeles Times. Social Democrat and Appeal to Reason. Questions pro- pounded today took slightly different lines. Papers read by talesmen; any possible acquaintance with the 21 vic tims of the explosion or their relatives, and beliefs as to whether the explosion was by dynamite or gas. comprised the main points of the questions asked. Mckee however, had a slight varia- tion from these You are scotch or Irish?" asked Darrow.
 Scotch Irish" he answered.
 ITO what church do you belong?"
 Presbyterian"
 Would the fact that the defendant belongs to another denomination have any effect upon your verdict?'
 None whatever"
 The examination of Venireman Ed mund s. Johnson furnished one of the most notable deviatiOns from the usual run of questions and answers. Johnson once worked for a whole sale druggist in Chicago and en- gagged in several occupations before ne came to California. Asked wheth- er he had an opinion of the case. Johnson said: T said once I was ,n the fence"
 Have you gotten off?'
 Well I'm inclined one way"
 How long have you thought that vay?"
 "A month or six weeks"
 Anything in particular cause you O change your OpiniOn?"
 Well. I have talked with miners, md have had some experience min- ng myself"
 You have used dynamite?"
 Yes"
 Have you any opinion on labor nions?"
 ''Yes"
 Have you any prejudice against hem?"
 Yes"
 Against them?"
 Yes"
 You know the defendant is member of a labor union?'
 Yes
 If you were a member of a labor nion. and the Times explosion hap ened. as it did, during a strike. nd you were arrested as responsible. 'ould you want men of your frame f mind to try you?"
 No. for I have seen so much of bor troubles"
 Challenge for cause" said AttOr- ey DarrOw, whereupon the court Ncused Johnson. Most of the other Irors examined admitted opinions the case. but in most cases de- ared this was not so strong but nat they could give the defendant
 fair and impartial trial. Todays Ork delighted the court, counsel for Dth sides and the talesmen them elves. At the present rate, the Try may be secured within two eeks.