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 *fense was estimated as high as $1,000,000. As a matter of fact he had probably not spent over $235,000. Neither Thaw nor any of his relatives could tell exactly, however, what the defense had cost.

Thaw's alienists, it was said, cost him $45,000, and his attorneys $145,000. To offset his expenses, the jurors who listened to the long drawn out trial, paid at the rate of $2 a day, got only $1,536 for their combined services.

As soon as the verdict was announced, District Attorney Jerome, declared he would rush preparations for a new trial. He was smiling; Delmas was heartbroken.

The day after the trial ended, the jurors stated the final ballot was as follows:

For Conviction—7. Murder in the first degree. Deming B. Smith, foreman, George Pfaff, Charles H. Fecke, Harvey C. Brearley, Chas. D. Newton, Joseph H. Bolton, Bernard Gerstman.

For Acquittal—5. On the ground of insanity. Oscar A. Pink, Henry C. Harney, Malcom F. Fraser, John S. Dennee, Wilbur F. Steele.

Eight ballots were taken by the jurors during their deliberations, with the following results:

First Ballot—Eight for conviction on the charge of murder in the first degree and four for unqualified acquittal.