St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-29

upon THOMAS W. HANLEY.
fonpd the business in an unsatisfactory con-
dition. Ryan having been i'll charge Of it,
a disagreement arose between the partners,
Hanley charging Ryan with Withholding
books and accounts. Bad blood was en-
gendered and finally it eliminated in the
tragedy. Hanley was sitting before sa-
loon at the corner of Fifth and Minnesota
streets. when Ryan came UP. The trouble
was renewed and Hanley. drawing re-
volver. shot twice both balls taking effect
and Ryan dying therefrom.
DISTINGUISHED COUNSEL.
The case was conducted by County Attor-
ney Egan of Ramsey county for the state,
assisted by Attorneys Willis and Kirk
patrick. County Attorney Davis was as
ISOLATED with them, ex-officio. Mayor c. ID.
O'Brien Of st. Paul conducted the case for
the defense. assisted by Attorneys j. j.
McCafferty and d. ". Lawl0r. MeSsrs.
O'Brien and Willis handled the witnesses,
with an occasional word from Mr. Egan,
whose little tifs with Mayor O'Brien pro-
Voked considerable amusement.
PoKING FUN.
The morning session was entirely Occu-
pied In getting a jury. The case had so
filed the papers and had been so much
talked of since. that it was difficult to find
unprecedented and impartial jurors. FINALLY,
however. the jury was obtained, and after
plea of not guilty had been entered Dir.
Egan presented the case to the jury. lie
briefly outlined the case, inveighed against
the crime Of murder and, i'll spite OF an OBJ
lection by Mr. O'Brien, said the theory Of
the defense would be insanity, which was
the only theory open. In conclusion, he
said as all tho attorneys were strangers he
would introduce them, which he did, refer
ring with some pleasantly to each OF them.
Of Mayor O'Brien, he said ne ''cane here
with his brows wreathed with the victOri-
ous laurels of many a well-fought
battle" He was going on to
compare his brain to that Of Webster and
Ingersoll. when O'Brien sprang to his feet
and Indignantly exclaimed:
lone word, sir, one word. will not
be compared with Bob IngerSOl!
Il beg Ingersoll's pardon" said Mr..
Egan. while the court hastily raped for
order.
PROVING THE KILLING.
The prosecution introduced a number Of
witnesses TO prove the killing of Ryan by
Hanlev. In all of the main and essential
points the witnesses agreed. Hanley was
sitting Oh 4 beer keg in front Of the saloon,
when Ryan and Thomas Madigan APP
preached, coming across from Third street.
Ryan addressed Hanley rs Tom" when
the latter asked him where the books
We're" The witnesses were all uncertain
az TO what conversation followed, other
than that Hanley had said, IN shoot
YOU" He fired one shot whereupon Ryan
retreated, looking over his shoulder, when
Hanley fred the second shot, striking Ryan
in the head and killing him almost instantly.
This was the testimony of Thomas Madi-
gan. who was with Ryan, of Gideon Cogs-
well, Andrew johnson and Sherman +.
Finch, who saw all or most of the
occurrence. Officer Calvin, who made
the arrest, said he thought Hanley acted
Ike a man out of his mind, giving as his
reason thai he was weak and excited and
did not answer questions until they were
twice repeated.
HANLEY'S THREATS.
Michael Dewitt testified to having heard
Hanley say he'd do Ryan if he did not
produce those books" which was corrOb-
orated by Joseph Welch, who added a
great deal of the bad language used by
Haney in referring to Ryan. Andrew Bark
and testified that in a conversation held
with him some days before the shooting
Hanlcy had spoken of Ryan, saying Ryan
cheated him and he would put a bullet
through him if he did not make up his ac-
count" Mrs, Thomas Ryan. wife of the
murdered man. was put upon the stand
TO testify simply of her husbands death,
and at the conclusion of her evidence the
SQUIRT adjourned until o'clock tomorrow.
COURT ROOM SCENES,
During the morning the court room was
but sparSely filed. but in the afternoon a
large crowd was present Hnley the de-
PENDANT. sat stolidly throughout the day,
never noticing anyone or being noticed even
oy his counsel. Uukempt and carewOrn,
with his clothing splashed with mud, he
presented q sorry picture. The jury is re-
Sarded rs of more than usual intelligence.