St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-01
NO VERDICT VET.
The Jury Take the HanIey Case and
Spend the Night Att


The Hanley murder case was given to the
jury at o'clock yesterday afternoon, after
able arguments by counsel and what was
conceded to be a fair, succinct and impair
tial charge by Judge Lochren. The day,
though an interesting one, was utterly de-
void of anything striking or sensational
The case, from having been previously
tried went along smoothly and easily and
occupied much less time than is usually
taken by cases of equal Importance. At
the opening the defense introduced DR..
Quinn, alleged to be very important wit
ness who testified as to the condition Of the
prisoner during and subsequent to his ill
ness. The prosecution then presented lot
of rebutting testimony on the insanity ques-
ton, one witness being a man named Par
ker, who testified to having drawn a bill of
sale at Hanley's dictation, the manner of
the prisoner evidencing a clear, though
ignorant, mind. At one time during the
cross examination Of WITHSTAND it was
the first time during the trial-Han-
ley leaned over and made suggestion
to his counsel, which was noticeable man
Hesitation of a reasoning mind. The pros
ecutiOn also introduced little expert testi-
mony, the principal witness being DR..
Boardman. 1t was alleged that this wit
ness had, at the request of the defense, eX-
amined the prisoner, the result being not
what they anticipated. He was called by
the prosecution and said his examination
led him to regard Hanley as perfectly sane.
A great many hypothetical questions were
put to him by counsel for both sides, but it
was SO very hypothetical that the probable
result was only to mystify the jury.
AT NOON
the testimony was all in, and both sides
rested. The prosecution began its argu-
ment to the jury at o'clock, Mr.. Willis
opening. His address was very quiet and
dispassionate, and was an elaborate review
of the testimony. The killing having been
admitted, he addressed himself to the insan-
ity feature, contending that eccentricities
and vagaries had been shown, but
nothing that would indicate insan-
ity. Mayor O'Brien followed. for
the defense, making very eloquent
and forcible appeal. He put it that either
Hanley was guilty of murder and should be
hung, or he was in that condition of mind
that made him utterly irresponsible; the
jury must either say that Hanley should be
hung, or be turned over to the court to COM
nit him in its discretion to an asylum, or
take bond for his behavior if released. His
1tSullo VI Tile testimony was CdlculaCoQ TO
show his client to be utterly and hopelessly
insane and without definite ideas of right
and wrong. Mr.. McCaferty followed him
for the defense, supplementing his address
and making a warm and impassioned ap-
peal to the jury, and County Attorney Egan
closed the case. His remarks were of great
weight and made an apparent effect on the
jury.
JUDGE LOCHREN's CHARGE
was brief and succinct and particularly adj
dressed to the point of insanity. The jury,
he said, must satisfy itself by preponder-
ance of the testimony that Hanley was insane
and insane beyond all doubt. If the jury be-
lieved him insane and found verdict
of acquittal on that account the verdict
must so state. The jury was conducted to
its room and the crowd left the court house.
Mayor O'Brien had smiling conversation
with the prisoner and the latter even called
the opposing counsel to his side for a pleas
ant chat.
At 6 o'clock the jury was still out and the
court adjourned, sending Hanley into Gus
tody. About s a message to Judge Lochren
announced the jury desired to communicate
with him, but he returned word he could
have no communication except in the pres
ence of the accused and his counsel At 10
o'clock the jury went to supper, but that
failed to bring them together, and, seeing
no prospect OF an early agreement, Judge
Lochren dismissed them for the night.