Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-03

inc for itself whether its members can be
driven from its pale without = hearing
and trial, and whether iniquity can be so
securely intrcnched within its walls that
inquiry cannot drag it forth to the light
of day. Congregationalisln itself is now
on its trial, and it remains to be proved
whether it has enough iron in its blood
to continue to live.
With great respect, truly yours,
JOSHUA NJ. VAN Corr.
To Mrs. Emma G. Moulton.
Horrible Suicide In Sherburnc County.
From the Little Falls Courier.
On Saturday morning, about nine
O'Clock, as Mr.. N. Blair, of the township
Of Culdrum. in this county, Was passing
the premises Of his neighbor, James Mar
tin, he noticed the stable door open, and
the cattle out grazing, which caused him
to mistrust that something might be
wrong. Accordingly upon his return he
called to ascertain if there was any trou.
bic, and upon looking in the stable was
shocked to behold the dangling body Of
poor Martin
HANGING By TIE NECK
just inside Of the stable door. He at once
proceeded to notify the Coroner 1T this
place, who Immediately proceeded to hold
an inquest. Geo. Bann, the constable OF
Culdrum, was ordered to summon 4 jury,
which he did at once, consisting of Messrs.
N. Richardson, VIM. Rhoda, John Work
man, VIM. W. Bane, John Fournier and
D. Campbell. The
nODY WAS FOUND HANGINS,
in the stable by one of the ropes that had
usually been used in tying the cattle. 1t
appeared that Martin had taken his shot
gun, (having in his possession = rifle and
revolver besides,) and taking chair into
the stable, stood upon it, secured the
rope to beam above, then fastening the
rope securely around his neck, seized his
gun, ana
PRACING THE NUZZI.E IN Ills MOUTH,
fired it off, blowing out his brains, and
breaking asunder his whole face, present.
ed most CHASTITY spectacle. His toes
were just touching the ground, the gun
lay under his feet, and the chair in close
proximity. Taken altogether it was 4
horrible scene. Mr.. Martin had careful
ly hung up his jacket and hat on a nail
in the stable-everything indicating that
the dcmented man had commenced his
frightful work very deliberately, and
that he succeeded in accomplishing his
design efectually. The jury found ver-
dict in accordance with the evidence,
which was to the effect that Mr.. Martin
had taken his own lie.
The deceased was an old settler in this
county, having first settled at Long
Prairie 20 years ago. Shortly after three
years he came to Little Falls, and after
spending about the same length of time
here, moved to the township Of Culdrum,
on the Long Prairie road, and opened
stock farm, where by steady habits and
economy. aided by his frugal and indns-
trlous wife, he became quite prosperous
and accumulated considerable property.
About five or six years since
MARTIN BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF INSANITY,
which increased very rapidly until his
friends thought HIM dangerous to as.
sociate with. On about the first day of
August, 1873, he made an unjustifiable
attack upon Mr.. William w. Bane, Of
Culdrum, and
THREW HIN INTO THE SWAN RIVER,
and but for the timely appearance of ono
Of MIR. B. S sons, would have undoubted.
ly met with watery grave. Mr.. Martin
was subsequently arrested. and, upon
medical examination, was declared to be
insane, and at once
SENT TO THE STATE ASYLUM
at St. Peter, where he remained about
six months. He was then sent home,
appearing for some time quite rational.
but, however, within the past three
months, signs of insanity have been quite
apparent. His wife recently left him
through fenr, it is said, that he would
take her life, and fastened to Minncapo.
lis to reside with friends. Since her ab.
sence he continued to grow worse, max
ing frequent visits TO his heighbors, and
acting to perfection, at different times,
the part Of 4 lunatic, and spending much
of his time in prayer. His appearance 1T
= neighbor's house had finally become to
be
MUCH DREADED.
He had been living most of the time
alone since the departure Of his wife, TAX
ing care of his stock, consisting of about
thirty head of cattle, some hogs, hens,
etc. MIR. George Balmer of Burnhams.
vile called to see Martin on Friday last
about two o'clock, accompanied by =
young lady. He appeared quito cheerful
and was just preparing his dinner. He
invited them to dine. which invitation
they accepted. He was rs usual very lc-
quacious, but made one remark that
plainly indicated that he was insane
It was to the effect that Albert Rhoda
had arrived there and tha! the harness
had dropped suddenly from his horses.
It is generally conceded that Mr.. Balmer
was the last man who saw Martin alive.
Mrs. Bernard, who lives in close proxim.
;ty TO tho houee Of tho docaaaod And vaa
keeping close watch of his movements,
saw smoke coming out of his chimney
about 4 o'clock that afternoon, but saw
no light there that night.
THE BODY
was safely kept at the scene Of the awful
tragedy until the return of Mrs. Martin
on Thursday, when by her direction it
was brought to this place where the
funeral services were held yesterday, the
Rev. Mr.. Kinnie Of Bellevue, preaching
the funeral sermon. The remains wero
inferred in the Little Falls burying
ground. -
Law 10 Keot0cky.
Warren County Ky Pantagraph.1
A young lawyer of this county made
his maiden speech in defence of . man
charged with hogs ealing. A gentle nan
who was present gives this IS literal
report Of the speech: Gentlemen Of the
Jury: My client is no more guilty of