Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
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As the examination OF 6pellman
proceeded II became evident that he
was an unwilling witness, and that his
testimony was different from that he
gave before the grand jury and from
what the prosecution expected. He
said he met Beggs on April 20, and he
said that the matter referred to in their
correspondence, via: that the proceed
ings OF the trial committee had been
held In certain camp contrary 10
rnles--had been amicably settled.
Witness then said he knew Dan Cough
lin. who, with the man named Kunze,
had visited Peoria year ago and pre-
sented a letter Of introduction. He
had no conversation with Coughlin
about DIR. Cronin. This was In direct
contradiction with Spellman's previous
testimony and he was asked by Long
neckcr II he had sworn that Coughlin
spoke to him about DR.. Cronin. There
was II long wrangle over the question,
which was finally allowed and tho
witness finally admitted that he had
alluded to Cronin la derogatory terms.
but afterward thought ho was mis-
taken. Witness said In reply to tho
question that he had seen Alexander
Sullivan before going TO the states
attorneys office, but he went there be-
cause he had boon informed that Suls
livan was talking very harshly about
him and that his visit was not In con-
nection with the case.
During the crosS-examinatlon Mr..
Spcllman was asked II Bcggs ever.
spoke to him about the charges against
Cronin In any case, lie replied that
u great deal was said about Cronin,
but to place II upon any one man or at
any one period no could not do ut this
time.
WAS 1t not because OF his organiza-
ton OF other campsp"
mo" replied Spcllman, "because
no was always anxious TO prefer
charges. He was kind OF agitator.
He was AN honest man; not bad fol-
low II he could have his own way. II
| not-----"
Mr.. Hyncs here objected TO any such
statements rs Cronin Is dead and could
not respond. Spellman said no charges
were made by Bcggs against any indi-
vidual In HIS official position as senior
guardian.
Defense moved TO exclude from the
record all questions and answers In re-
gard TO what was testified TO before the
grand jury. A lengthy debate onsued
on this point, In the course Of which II
was stated that Spellman subscribed
$500 toward the arrest and conviction
OF tho murderer OF DIR. Cronin, and
that no paid 900 Of this. II was inti-
mated that his testimony before the
grand jury was given when he was In
ono frame OF mind, and that his pres
cnt attitude was the result OF consulta-
lions with friends. Tho court finally
said the authorities might be brought
In on the point the afternoon session.
IL will state" said Judge McCon-
nell at the opening Of the Cronin trial
Nov. 9th, .that there Is u possibility
OF some question being raised ms to the
| right OF the court TO take evidence on
this legal holiday provided for by the
election laws. am inclined TO think
ihat II Is best that we do not hold
court, therefore we will adjourn until
10 o'clock tomorrow morning"