Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-06


MADISON, Wis.,, Doc. Sin a communica-
ton to The GLOBE, about fortnight ago,
I gave comprehensive statement of the ex-
cited condition of affairs in Wood county,
over the shooting of Judge Henry Hayden,
by the bank cashier, w. 81. Cochran. Yes
terday was the day set for the trial, and your
correspondent, in company with numerous
other newspaper representa-, es, visited
Grand Rapids, the scene of the tragedy,
which is 200 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
The little city was found to be full of visit
ors, among whom were prominent Free-Ma-
sons of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota,
who had been led thither by knowledge of
the fact that Cochran is .- g s,--4s. o.. 49,. !
BROTHER IN GOOD STANDING . s.s
in the order, and that the dead county
Judge had for years been his associate in the
local chapter. To illustrate the terribly
bitter and excited feeling in the community,
I will give series of resolutions which were
adopted at a recent meeting and signed by
over 100 responsible citizens, not including
any of the immediate friends of Mr.. Coch-
ran, but including several Masons, church
members and substantial business men:
WHEREAS, Certain incendiary and infamma-
tory articles have been published and circulat-
ed among the people of Wood county, in which
the property and lives of certain of it's citi-
zens are threatened with the torch of the in
cendiary and the bullet of the midnight assas-
sin, aud mobs, riots and bloodshed melted and
encouraged in our midst. And
WHEREAS, It is asserted in said articles that
secret organizations exist in our midst whose
members are sworn to execute these murderous
threats; and ~
WHEREAS, 1t is we'll known that said articles
originated with, and are circulated by certain
persons of the cities of Grand Rapids and Gen.
tralia, and that said articles so far as they
pretend to state facts iustifying such threats,
are false and malicious, and were we'll known
so to be, by the parties who originated and cir
culated the same; and
WHEREAS, 1t is our determination that the
laws of the land be enforced in our midst, and
that every man charged with crime shall be
fairly tried, according to law. Now therefore;
Resolved, by the undersigned citizens of said
county:
First-That the originators aud publishers
of said articles, as we'll as said articles, are
hereby denounced as detrimental to the best
interests of said county and dangerous to the
good order and safety of society.
Second-That the authors of said articles as
we'll as all persons who encourage and circulate
the same, are hereby notified that no mobs,
riots or personal violence will be tolerated al
lowed in this community, and that in case of any
further threats or of any injury to the persons
or property of any Of our citizens we shall use
such means as may be necessary to fully pro-
especially the leaders and abettors of this mob
spirit, to speedy Justice, and will use all force
necessary to secure these ends.
Third-We earnestly invite all law abiding
citizens of Wood county to cooperate with us
in support of the policy here declared.
names thereto attached, be printed, and that a
committee of three be appointed by the chair
man, who are instructed to cause printed cop
les thereof to be so distributed in Wood county
as to give general notice Of oursspurposes.
These resolutions are being generally dis
tribuAbd in circular form and published in
the newspapers. They faithfully portray
THE ACRIMONIOUS SPIRIT
which has been engsndered. It will be re-
membered that the tragedy followed scan
dial, involving Judge Hayden and Mrs.
Cochran. The demand for firearms has
been brisk during the past month, and from
what your correspondent actually observed,
it is safe to say that nine out of every ten
mon in the court house yesterday, except
ing the visitors, had pistols ready
for instantaneous use. Trouble
is momentarily expected, and the
CITY authorities have sworn in mum
Der of special policemen who are paid So
per diem each.
The court house was crowded with spec
tators, and Cochran, the shootist, and a
brother of the deceased sat facing each
other all afternoon. It was this brother of
Hayden's who first advanced the theory that
the murder was inspired by the political
enemies of the ia lge. It has been claimed
that Mrs. Cochran has consented to have
her good name smirched, and, in fact, her
life and family disgraced before the whole
world simply
TO AID THE DESIGN
to drive Hayden from the neighborhood.
However, this monstrous proposition is re-
futed by the fact that Cochran had been an
unfaltering and earnest friend to the man
whom he subsequently shot, until the date
in which he intercepted letter, which
plainly revealed the guilt of the two. Then
again, the Masonic trial was protracted and
thorough, and it ended in establishing
Hayden's guilt.
Ex-Congressman Gate was ono of the
central figures on the occasion. He has
been engaged to aid the prosecution. Having
been one of Wisconsin's ablest
representatives in the national assembly
and occupying rank as one of the best cir
cult judges in the State, for over twenty
years, it is natural that his appearance in
this trial should excite interest. The infor-
nation filed by the district attorney states
nothing further than the fact that w. 81.
Cochran did, on the 9th day of October,
1879, wantonly, feloniously and with malice
aforethought and murderous intent
SHOOT AND KILL HENRY HAYDEN, .
against the peace aud dignity of the State ;
but the numerous and intricate particulars
of the killing, the GLOBE s readers are al
ready. conversant with. Thoss who had
anticipated for this time the exciting scenes
certain to attend the trial, were doomed to
disappointment. Although both sides are
ready for the test, an understanding was ar
rived at that owing to the excited condition
of the community it was not best to proceed
with the trial this term. Accordingly the
case was continued.
Apprehension exists that the other news
paper Office will be burned, and that build
ing, as we'll as the bank and several stores,
is guarded day and night by armed men.
The laboring classes of the commu-
nifty appear to sympathize with
the Hayden faction. A regular Ku-Klux,
organization has been formed by the friends
of the judge, the ultimate object of which is
the lynching of Cochran in case he is clear
ed by the judge. The threats of this class
are daily becoming holder against the lives
and property of their opponents. A promi-
nent lady of the place told your correspond
ent that the case has seemingly destroyed