AMERICAN ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1921, Page 3

AMERICAN ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOU...jfION SAN, FRANCISCO, Nov. U. Thirteen women and 53 me” were tlie “venire” called wherefrom to choose a jure to try Arhuckle. ,1. Medley, the first talesman called, was asked: * lO vou a cinema lover!'” He assented. Then he was asked: “Ho you think Arhuckle is the greatest comedian on the screen:-” He said: "No, think Chaplin is away ahead of him. He then stated lie would give due weight to the circumstantial evidence . Ihe State challenged him. Tile State had o<l questions for each juror. It is estimated that anywhere from 2 days to a week will tie needed to choose the jury. The District Attorney, Mr Bradv, repeated his challenge to the detence to put Arhuckle oil the witness stand The defence has not yet decided whether to accept. The courtroom was filled with welldressed bejewelled women. Three men and one woman were temporarily accepted for jury duty at the end of the day. Following hitter wrangling and charges hy the defence and the prosecution, one old venireman, who was examined for an hour and a half, took an active part in the discussions which jhe Judge restrained with difficulty.