Public Sympathy for Grossman.
From the Pioneer.
Public sympathy is easily aroused, and sympathy has much to do with crystallizing public sentiment. During the trial of Grossman for the murder of Molitor, public opinion was apparently equally divided as to the guilt or innocence of the accused, and almost all agreed, that if guilty he should be convicted, but that there was little chance of conviction on account of the contradictory character of the testimony. Since the verdict of guilty, however, nine out of ten citizens denounce it as an outrage, the testimony having been so conflicting that Grossman should have been given the benefit of the doubt. Many who believe these men guilty state that it will do no good now to punish them, as they are already law abiding citizens, while it will bring trouble and misery to a large number of people. It is doubtful if a jury could be found in this county now which would convict another of the alleged murderers.