CHAPTER XIX.

Startling Interruption to the Trial--Villainous Attempt to Frustrate the Ends of Justice--Bold Efforts to Bribe the Special Veniresmen in the Interest of the Prisoners--A "Hung" Jury Wanted--Fortunate Discovery of the Plot--The "Wheels Within Wheels" of the Conspiracy--Prompt Action of the Prosecuting Authorities--Speedy Arrest and Indictment of the Guilty Parties--Crime Added to Crime 399