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"P. S.—I hope these blackmailers try you again."


The following peculiar letter no one in court could understand:


"Dear Denny—or Frank: Please try to remember who was — —. It is said a relative of his is on my jury. If he is friendly or neutral only write me a brief answer, but if he had any trouble with you or I or is unfriendly please telegraph, 'The iron is,' eh? I will know what you mean. I hope he is all right, we can leave jury as it is. Of course, this is very secret.

"All well. Y in haste.

H. K. Thaw."


The defense presented evidence equally strong, and Justice Fitzgerald plainly was in a quandary.