The Calumet news., 1914-02-04

Range Mercantile CO.. South Range
William Gillespie proprietor Of saw
mill, Alston.
Jerry Struble, farmer Kenton.
Donald Grant, farmer, Laird town
ship, former supervisor.
After eXhausting a regular panel Of
thirty-siX. a special venire of one hum
dred and a part Of a second special
venire, the jury in the Seeberville mur-
der case, the trial of James Cooper
William Croft, Arthur Davis, Harry
James and Edward Polkinghorne, was
completed at noon today, the names Of
the jurors being given above. The de-
PENDANTS are on trial for the murder of
Steve Putrich, striker August IA.
The jury, to "a great extent, is COM
posed of men who reside in parts re-
mote from the strike center, five of the
twelve being lumbcrmen or farmers IN
either Duncan or Laird townships, the
southernmost in the county. only two
of the jurors are connected with min
ing and the remainder are employed in
pursuits other than those kindred 20
mining.
When the case was taken up this af
ternoon, Attorney w. J. Galbraith for
the defense, moved that witnesses, eX-
cept two physicians, civil engineer
and a PHOTOGRAPHER, be excluded from
the court room before and after Civ
ing testimony. The court sustained the
motion.
1t developed that Humphrey quick,
an important witness, is now in Eng
land. 1t was agreed however, TO ad-
NIT the testimony given by him at the
coroner's inquest and this was read in
lieu Of his personal appearance.
Wilful Murder, Says Lucas.
Prosecuting Attorney Lucas rehears-
ed the incidents pertaining TO the mur-
ler TO the jury. and exhibited map Of
the location in the vicinity of See
Derville and Paincsdale. lie stated that
the claim of the people is that the de-
fendants wilfuly killed Steve Putricn
and went into the boarding house with
an unlawful purpose. lie also stated
hat there are only two instances
where an arrest can be made without
1 warrant. one OF which must be where |
4 felony has been committed and the |
Ither where breach of the peace has |
been committed.
Witnesses on the Stand.
The first witness called to the stand |
was Or. w. X. West of Painesdale, who
VAS called to attend PutriCh after he
lad been wounded. The witness said |
he victim sustained "A bullet wound in |
he abdomen, the bullet omersiug from |
his back. only one wound was found !
n the body and the witness discovered |
10 other mutilations Death was due 10
hOck.
W. w. Stockley a civil engineer
Who prepared blue prints of the scene
# the shooting explained the maps 20
he jury as did +. NJ. Edyvean, pho
ographer, who submitted pictures of
he boarding house and other scenes
pertaining to the murder.
$500 Reward For na;eigh,
Sheriff Cruise and Mossrs. Mann and
Denton. bondsmen Cor Thomas RAJ
eigh, who jumped his $4,000 bail by
ailing TO appear for trial as one Of
he six defendants in this case, are
making every effort 10 locate and ar
est the missing man.
\ reward of $500 is offered by the
'ondsmen FOR the arrest of Raleigh
taleigh left Houghton presumably FOR
'hicago on the night of Jan. 2S, 1914.
lis description follows:
8 feet Sla inches tall, smooth face,
ark complexion. dark hair dark eyes,
hin prominent nose, may wear nose
lasses; weight about $50 pounds. Fast
walker quick step military stride, fair
Y good looking; when walking right |
cot works in; talks I'm quick jergy |
ones; very important in demeanor; |
rowns as though annoyed when listen
ng To "A conversation. When last seen /
york "A dark blue suit, black stiff hat !
lack shoes, white turned down collar /
White shirt, light weight blue over
oat, rough cloth, coat has belt: may
year gray cap; watch chain extends
o both vest pockets. no charm attach
d. Fond Of women. May work as