State v. Newberg

The first, second and fourth assignments of error seek our review of rulings made by tbe trial judge upon matters which the law entrusts largely to his sound discretion. The motion for a change of venue was accompanied by nine affidavits; it was resisted by the state which filed a like number. It is difficult for us to determine from the brief descriptions, which each affiant made of himself, which of the 18 men was in the superior position to determine whether a fair jury was obtainable, and whether any sentiment, hostile to the appellant, would reach it after being impaneled and exert an…