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ARBUCKLE JURY Foreman Makes Statement-Woman Juror Said She Would Cast Balloti Without Change "Til 'Hell Froze Over." I 'San Francisco, 'Dec. 4.-After forty one 'hours of deliberation the jury, composed of seven men and live wo men which tried Roscoe Arbuckle on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, w-as discharged today when it was unable to agree upon a verdict. The jury was brought Into court ac its own re(luests at noon, reported ,a disagreement and asked that It be discharged. August Fritzie, foreman of the Ar -buckle jury, issued a signed state ment tonight saying that one of the women j urors who was in the minorI ty, refused to consider the evidenlce from the 'bogInning and declared that "she would cast her ballot and would not change it until hell fi oze ovcr.'" Two for Conivietionl Thero were two jurors who voteil for conviction, according to Fritzie. -Ills statement follows: "I make this AtatemeiiLt as a duty to the public. "There was a tacit understanding that the members of the jury twould not make Individual .statements. I have learned since that a number of the jury have, however, done so, and I believe, as foreman, that It Is well for those interested In the administra tion of justice tIrat the citizens of San Francisco should have the facts. "Till 'Hell Froze Over." "The ten members of the jury who voted on the last ballot for acquittal felt that they voted on the evidence fully considering it all. One of the minority refused to consider the evi dence from the beginning and said, at the opening of the proceedings, that she twould cast her ballot and would not change it until hell froze over, The other was fluctuating, some times casting. a -blank ballot-some times voting for the defense and sonic times voting for the prosecution. "Consideiing all the e'vidence, I sceemed to ue that the prosecution't case was an insult to the intelligenc< of the jury. It asked us to substitut conjecture for facts without showinj what had been done, and -asked us t< guess %what might have 'been don and to guess only one iway. 'Hmiian liberty and American right! should depend, not -upon the guess o anybody, but upon evidence." Ii' a statement following thel Jui" From Saturt I150,( When 150,( scription bu Anyone car Second 4 A, $225 Victrola, jAddress' FAILS TO AGREE c return Arbuckle declared one of the five women jurors had prevented bIs acquital "because -she refused to al- 9 low her ,fellow jurors to discuss the evidence or -reas'on with her and would not give any reason for her attitude." lie did not n'ame the juror. Hoped for Agreement District Attorney Brady said that Arbuckle had been given a "fair and -honest trial" and conimilnented the jurors who held out for conviction, as haviig "courage and determina .ion." lie was not iII court wvhienl the jury reported. "I had hoped the jury Would reach an agreement," he said. "I colfident ly expected a verdict (if' gftilly uponl the evidence presented. In my opin ion the disagreement does not vin dicate Roscoe Arbuckle. A vindica tion would come only after a quick unanii !muoun ', erdlet. it Nas my duty to presCnt the facts to a jury. This I have done, though opposed by wC.lt, power and iniluence." .Jury Looked Iliggard The members of the jury looked haggard and worn when they filed' into the little court room, over which a deep hush had settled, and took their seats. The foreman, August Fritze, Informed the court "it Is i)hy sically and morally Impossible for us to reach a verdict." At the request Of the court lie announced the flinal ballot division. Superior Judge Harold Louder back, 'who tried the case, then told the jury he wanted to determine if further deliberation might result in a verdict. "It is not my desire to force any uncertain hardship on you," he said. "But this case has taken three weeks to .try and has been con ducted at great expense. If you can come to a verdict conscientiously, I desire you to do so." He then asked each juror for an opinion on the matter of continued balloting and each answered emnphati cally that it would be impossible to reach a verdict. The -members of the jury refused to make statements of any kind before leaving the building. After reporting to the court they were escorted to a side street by deputy sheriffs and taken to their 'homes in automobiles. 'iWhile this, through technicalities of the law, is not a legal acquittal, morally it is suchW' Arbuckle aaid in discussing the jury's inability to agree. 31 "'the uindisputed and -uncontradict Saturda lay, Dec )OO EX )OO Extra Votes siness turned in enter this weel arand Prize archtased of and on display - owe Drug Co. Corn municati d testimony established that my only ill onnection with the sad affair was of M, merciful service and the fact that R. rdinary human kindness should have of rought npon me this tragedy has hi eemed a cruel wrong," his statement i; ontinued. "I have sought to bring joy and sc 3ladness -and i merimhnent into the O vorld and why this'great misfortune L hould have fallen upon me is Ia llys cry that only God can and will some n lay reveal." .F After stating that he rested his Il auso "in divine Justice and the con Idenco- of the fairness of the Anier- r al people," Arbuckle concluded with n he declaration that "No act of mine i wver has, '.nd I promise that no act h1 )f 111ine ever MIM ca1use them to re-. 1 vret their falth iln me." Arbitekle's defense was that he was f, tssisting -Miss Itappe through a iperlod Ib If Cllness, caused. according to de-.s .'enlse Contentionis, by ant internal dis 31del at tile time he is alleged by l lhe prosecution to 11have injired her. i The prosecution held that the inillry resilted fromi: anl atteiplt by A buckle to attaclk the actress. IM U'Reln said t111hat Mrs. Ilubbard told himl the baliff Who had charge of t the jury, and a numbers of reporters v that two men approached her hu114s- I band, T. 'W. 1lubbard, with a.view to have him use his influence to have t her change her vote. i Charges that attempts were made I to intimidate Mis. Helen' M. Iltbbard, juror 'in the lloscoe Arbucle man- I slaughttr trial, will be laid before 1 the grand Jury tomorrow night, it was announced late tonight by Miltoni U'Ren, assistant district attorney. Irs. Hubbard let it be known that she had been voting for a verdict of guilty on the manslaughter charge whereof the motion picture comedian was accused. * LANFORD STATION NEWS * * * * * * * * * a * * * * * 'Lanford Station, Oec. 5.-The cool weather Monday morning iwas invi-t ing for a hog killing day. Several of our commulty killed real nice pork 01-. The farmers ginnery has 'been in operation now for several days trying to finish the remaining cotton crop. Dr. Gravea L. Knight, of Laurens, came up Sunday niorning through a special invitation of the church, to Preach at 11 o'clock, and all Olth heard him were delighted with t-he 'vonderful 'message he -brought. The .y, Dece ember 1 will be given .v .No limpit to i e and win the S( FIRST C The finest of aHl tihe Ford Mod4 drop's Garage, and on display ons to Contes clement weather .prevented a good ho any from being present. 'Dr. and thi rs. Knight were guests at the home Capt. and iMrs. J. W. Lanford. We fal >Pe .to have these good people with again If it can be arranged. The road Is being graded and will 'i ion 'be -topsolled between here and ra, which ;will be a great -help to ch to traveling public. St Messrs. Vance Johnson, F. P. irtum ond, T. A. Druimond an( .1. 31. 8s leminig attend(Ie the Shiners' meet- Ni ig at Greenville last week. )r. and Ars. 1". P1. Vincenit were the m acenit guests of 'Mirs. -Alamie I)rumt- w ond.; Mrs. 1,illie 'Rogers has returned r1."I omei1 from a viist to relatives in Ilin Alnton and (Gnstonia, N. C. a Ar. and Mr1S1 11. \V. Johison (1111 n11111y, of Arcadia, spelit Sunlday with is 3r1. ts, \Ir. and .\ls. .. 1. Joh ill-a .\lt*. It. V. al anord, or \\'oodurlff, . - . ., wasIt a g11(st at ie hom Of A i . Al. Cannon last. Sunday. M'. .1. 11. liarmon, of I.autrns, visil (I fri' nds an d I ri latives hece this "Cok-end. Mr. V. W'. .Johnliosn cam1e home For h1e vek-nd fromi IIlnea PaIth. h'ere he has a colitiact for overhau:111l nig machiner~y. Alr. and .\lrs. Hobson Friain ks went o Spar-'t an l:urg on -a visit last week, Lmd while te re i 0sO1Coe stole their1 r01d Car and ma dLe good his escale. The '11. Y. P1. U. will meet at the tonie of ir. C. 1). Cox, Wednesday light. Mr.s tJ. W. Johnson, the Iea(lei , s very anx;ous that all the members vill .attend to .plan for Christmas pro Prami for the organization. Mr. J. T. Waldrcp has about recov ,red from his recent serious illness ind his many friends are glad to see im able to 'be out and mingle with bh1em. Miss Mary (rummond is still im proving and we trust will soon be able to mingle with hler- friends and school mates, who miss her now every day, and wish for her recovery. . * * * * * * * * * * WARRIOR CREEK NEWS * S * * S * S S * S * S * * * Warrior Creek, Dec. 5.-The weather continues warm for hog killing, but there is some being killed in this sce tion. Mr. .J. H. 1Hudson killed one last Monday that weighed 350 pounds. rhis community has more good hogs this season than usual. Mr. A. W. Rhodes and family, of Rid dies Old 'Field, visited Sunday at the mber 3r 0th, 3 F )TE WI rith every $15.4 ~he number yoi ~dan. RAND PRIZE Is-the $210 Sedan, purchased of' the it their show roonis. tManager, Ai 1*', "i ' MOTHER! - OPEN CHILD'S BOWELS WITH CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP L.+,+*4. . ... 4444#0 11 1 444+4*4 *,*# Your little one will love the "fruity" taete of "California Fig Syrup" even if constipated, Wihous, irritable, feverish, or full of cold. A teaspoonful never fails to cleanu the liver and bowels. In a few loura you Canl see for you rseIf how thoroughly it works aill the sour hil. al undigested food out of tiht, bowels and you have a well, playful Chii again. Alillions of Imiothers keep "Californ ia Fig Syrup" iandy. Tiey know a te'a spoonfuil today saves a sick chiih to morrow. Ask your driuggi. for genutine "Californi leig syu w hihcivh ham dire tionls for babies ad chibiren.1 of all a!es prinuted on bottle. Atotlier Yuii nunst, say "California" or you Iay get .1n1 illi tation jig syrup. Tea4izin g i/4 f1iOfn I C7o-r. -r#4e VULCA NziNGs SURPRIS5 OP M VOUN4 .IF E we'll viulcanize tho inleage hack vounds in a modern way and our -the-levelness to many a.ppreeia iln Prices On AltItC TIRES 30x Nonskids......$10.00 32x4 Nonskids.... ...24.95 'A11IC TIRES 30x3 1-2 -Nonskid......$11.50 3-1x-1 1-2 Nonskid .. ....$30.00 ... . ..$34.00 LN CORDS 35x5 Nonskid ..... .$45.00 ly (uaranteed M. to $5~0 17-jewel Solid Gold rlst Watch, purchased of d on dIsun int l llim lomon's, Jeweler, Grand Prize flute Eiuameled Ihoosier >dnet, purchased of and on . . & E. 11. (Ylkes & Co. ur ens, S. C. ine of Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Burns, of 8 place. 3raIn sowing is about over for the 1. Mr. and ..\lrs. Jim lintrekin were xe thoir dautghter's, 's. Sam Taylor. The 'Warrior Creek B. Y. P. U. has anged the hour for meeting from nday night to Sunday afternoon. The Y. W. A.'s of Warrior Creek met turday afterinoonl at the home of 5 ldinia lEtrekin. h'le Warrior Creek Sunhentins will ?et on the 3rd iSauturday at 3 o'clock, th Alrs. S. Al. Benjamin. .\l r1. .l. .\.Rhodes and family visited htives inl Greenville S 1aturday. .l is 's lIvile IRobertson, Allie Willis (I .\ldred Cooper Visited Ruth '1and hel Rhlodes Samurday night. Alr. aid Alls. -W. .1. Cooper and Al r. 11 Mrs. .1. 11. I1ludsonl woees o p m (ray Coilrt Ritilluday ifitronl onl. A NJTOW1J C44 do FrAxci rY&X" 'M F PgAT7 BUSTED. REPAIRS Don't feel discouraged, 'Mr. Tire, into your systei. We heal tire N prices aro proving our price-on. tive car owners. Special Harg (00D1 ICH F 30x3 Plains ... ..... 25 31xi Nonskids. .....$20.00 SOUTHEltN F 30x Plains .. .. .. ... ..$9.00 32x4 Nonskid .. .. ..$20.00 35x5 Nonskid . 14OU'HEI 32x-l Nonskid .. .. ..$29.00 All Tires Ful -d, 3P. . M. is EK )O in sub i Can WIn. 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