, 1916-02-17

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Two years ago. your honor"
NFiEed $3.50 for contempt of court"
was the retort of the justice.
Gradually, however. the jury box be
gan TO fill, and after No. IL had been
accepted by both the prosecutor and
Counselor Arbuckle for the defense all
heads craned forward as an interesting
name was called in the important tones
of h clerk of the court. This name
was none other than that of John Sum
mers, the multimillionaire manufactur-
er. who had devoted a large part of his
fortune to ph~ilanthropic and sociolog-
ical research work.
He glowered ominously at several
newspaper reporters who he recol-
lected had haunted him in times past,
and then with that prelude accomplish
ed thoroughly to his satisfaction he
faced the court.
District Attorney Gray began ques-
tioning him.
whats your manner"
John Summers"
mfr. Summers. what is your occupa-
tion?"
Electrical engineer and manufac-
turer.'
Are you in business for yourself?"
Yes, sir; at l Madison avenue. but 1
no longer take active charge Of my
business. In a sense | have retired"
"Mr. Summers. are you opposed to
capital punishment"
mo. not Mt ALL"
do you know Robert Strickland, the
defendant in this case? Stand up,
Strickland commanded the prosecu-
tor.
Strickland arose. 1t was now noted
that his right arm was in a sling.
NO." came the answer.
Strickland resumed his seat.
DO you know any one related to
him." continued Gray.
NO"
Did you know Gerald Trask, for
whose murder Strickland is on trial?"
pressed Gray.
No; I've often read the gentleman's
name in the papers. but l never met
him.
"Do you know Mrs. Trask, the wild
ow of the murdered manT'
mo"
do you know Stanley Glover. who
was Mr.. Trask's private secretary at
the time of his deathf"
Gray paused thoughtfully.
"Glover? I'm not sure"
"Call Mr.. Glover" said Gray.
An attendant opened a side door and
admitted a young
STANLEY Glover" he pronounced.
'This is Mr.. Glover" explained Gray.
mo: 1 don't know him." was the re-
ply.
"You may retire, Mr.. Glover" direct
ed the prosecutor.
"Do you know any one associated
with the district attorneys office or
Mr.. Arbuckle, the defendants attor-
neyT
mo"
Are you familiar with the facts in
this case?"
every slightly. | don't read details
Of murder cases." replied Summers.
Have you formed any opinion which
would prevent you from rendering a
fair and impartial verdictf" concluded
Gray.
mo, sir; | have not"
That's all. Any questions, MI. Ar
buckle?" asked the prosecutor. turning
10 the attorney of the accused.
"Mr. Summers, are you a married
mann" asked Arbuckle. rising before
the jury box.
Eyes. sir; I'M"
How many years have you been
married?"
Fifteen. next March,"
Have you any familyT'
II have-two boys and a girl"
''The jury Is satisfactory, your hon
or" concluded Arbuckle al ruptly.
satisfactory to you, Mr.. GrayY' ask
ed Judge Dinsmore.
eyes. SIR" replied Gray.
Swear them Judge Dinsmore di-
rected the clerk.
Rise, gentlemen and raise your right
hands," the official said.
AS they did so hr vent on:
"You and each OF you do solemnly
swear in the presence Of h ever hv-
ing God that you will well and truly
try the Indictment found by the peo-
pie of the state of New York against
Robert Strickland and give a true YER
dict rendered therein, according to the
evidence. so help you God"
Properly sworn. the Jurymen resum-
ed their seats. The great battle was
now on.
Proceed. Mr., Gray ordered the
judge.