In a very strong plea on behalf of the: accused, Mr. Newman concluded the earlier part of the afternoon, [Subsequently, His Lordship addressed the jury, informing them of their duties and at great length reading from the evidence given. by. the Jvarious witnesses, He defined murder Jand homicide and asked the members fof the jury to live up to the great responsibility resting with them and to perform their duty without finching, however their verdict may be.
The jury left the room shortly after 4 pin, and when they returned almost three hours later, the court room was Aled to capacity, Visibly moved, the twelve juryman took up their places.
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