The first man called was Michael Lanigan, saloon keeper.
“Have you formed or expressed any opinion on this case, and do you know any of the parties?”
“Not any,” said Mr. Lanigan.
“Have you any conscientious objections to capital punishment?”
“No, sir, not to my knowledge.”
“Have you read anything about this case?”
“To be sure, I read the papers, y’r Honor.”