The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
MORAY Jury IS
PASSED TODEFE NSE
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did you talk to your wife about
the case last night?"
mo, not about the case. But she
asked me where had been all day."
Governor Laughs, Too
Spectators, attorneys, the Governor
and the judge joined in laughter which
rippled through the courtroom.
Immediately after the morning re-
cess, Carl Rost. 1927 Central Ave,
jeweler, who had been in the jury
box since Wednesday afternoon, was
excused by Judge Chamberlin because
of illness in his family. His place
was taken by Ezra D. Hill, real estate
dealer, 2412 n. Talbot Ave
Lewis Harmon, farmer, Beech
Grove, said he had a Slight opinion"
in the case. He was challenged for
cause by the defense. The State OBJ
jected and a long argument ensued.
The argument was interrupted by the
noon adjournment.
Judge Chamberun ruled that Har-
mon should not be excused for cause.
The argument was an effort to per-
suade the judge to change his ruling.
The State used its first peremptory
challenge on Leander Williams. VINO
was the second juror called Monday
and who had been in the box since
then.
He was succeeded by John Hunt of
Acton, who was excused Immediately
by Judge Chamberlin. No reason was
given.
Wife Needs Care
Matthew Harvey, $50 w. Thirty
First St, retired farmer, who took
Hunts place, was excused by agree
ment of counsel because of physical
infirmities and because he said his
presence at home was necessary in the
care of his blind wife.
George Haerle, 1449 N. Pennsyl-
vania St. vice president of the Chap
man-PrIce Steel Company, took Har-
vey's place in the box
Since the opening of the trial Mon
day sixty-three talesmen had been
examined and fifty-One dismissed. A
great majority of these was excused
on challenge for cause after each said
he had formed an opinion about the
guilt or innocence of the Governor.
Venire Exhausted
The first venire Of 100 was ex-
hausted Wednesday afternoon and a
start made on the second venire of
100. Attorneys in the case expressed
the opinion that this venire will be
exhausted Friday or Saturday. Il 8
tlI1-v is not obtained SOOn
Eph Inman, special prosecutor, con
Quoted the examination of talesmen
for the State. His questions were all
along the same line, as to dealings of
the talesmen with the State or Gov
ernor, and friendship with any en-
ployes or officials Of the State or pub
Tic utilities.
Rinaldo Souders, 10, Of Decatur
township, a dealer in fish and oysters.
said he was single, didn't read the
newspapers, knew nothing of the
facts, knew none Of the attorneys,
had talked TO nobody about the case,
and had no opinion. Further, he said
he had two brothers in business who
could take care Of that during an ex-
tended absence.
Judge and attorneys gasped. Spec
tators craned their nocks to get q
look. Newspaper men stirred hope
fully at the thought that at last q
juror had been shared
Almost Caught"
In addition. the talesman had no
relatives or friends in State penal In
situations who wanted out, he never
had seen the Governor until sum
moned to his trial, and swore he was
not acquainted with a single State
Rppointee.
How old are your" queried Inman.
Coming 70 next September" re-
piled Souders.
do you fear the strain might break
your health?"
well, it might conceded. soud-
ers. But I've done lots Of hard work
in my time. Now If this IS going to
be a setting Job, believe can handle
it right handy"
do you wish to claim the ex-
emption the law allows you because Of
your age?'