Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-10-06

Peter Christensen-Am the father
Of IngebOrg. She has been al
Cranes house very frequently to
help about the house.
Elizabeth Murphy - Have seen
IngebOrg at Cranes house.
The prosecution rested and Hy-
rum ). Crane, the defendant, took
the stand-I live al Salina- Know
IngebOrg Crane. She was at my
house July 4th, 1859. On the 18th
I was in a canyon twenty-five miles
from Salina. Went up there on the
morning OF the 18th. Joe Murphy
and Jim Crane went along with me.
We returned the following Tuesday.
We had been chopping poles. Never
had intercourse with IngeSorg In
my life.
To Evans-Have known Inge-
borg two years. She has worked at
my house. was friendly with her.
was not at Salina July 18th.
To JohnsOn-Have never made
indecent proposals 10 IngebOrg.
| Annie &. Crane the wife OF the
defendant, took the stand-l re-
member on the 18th Of July, lSS9,
there was a conference. lngeborg
was at my place Saturday evening
and slept with me.
To Evans-Have talked with my
husband about the dates he was at
home in July.
James Crane, Hymns brother,
stated that me aud Hyrum were in
/ the CANYON July. II, lSsg.
John Murphy-COmmenued 10
work for Crane Saturday, July IL,
1859. Went into Salina canyon
with Hyrum and James Crane.
Stayed ten days.
Thomas Crane, n brother Of the
defendant-was in Salina, Sunday
the 18th. Went 10 the canyon on
that day. Was at Hyrum's house
ON the evening Of the 18th TO see
him and he was not there.
The defense rested.
Mr.. HumphTy recalled by the
Observation-Disclosures the con-
ference on July II, lsS9. Know
the Cranes well I saw Hyrum
Saturday evening, the 18th, and
spoke 10 him. saw no one there
except Hyrum and his wife.
IngebOrg Jensen was recalled
Never slept with Annie when her
husband was away. Hyrum was
at home Saturday night
Peter Christensen recalled-Hy-
rum was in Salina July IL. saw
him in the afternoon He was
there Sunday Il also. l saw him
there myself.
Elizabeth Murphy-Saw HyuIm
Crane watering in his lot or July
Il, 1859. My husband had gone into
the canyon
Evans then began his argument
Court adjourned till 10 Friday.
FRIDAY MORSING.
The First district count opened at
10 O'Clock. Argument in the Crane
adultery case was proceeded with.
Thurman, for the defense, made a
strong plea before the jury with
some deep reflections against Mr..
Evans for having dilated upon n
class Of evidence that vas denounced
a ridiculous and incompetent Mr..
Evans was considerably aroused
over Mr.. rhuTman's statement and
claimed he could produce evidence
that would bury the defendant 50
deep that no argument would be re-
quired. Thurman called n halt and
asked that Mr.. Evans be corrected
for referring 10 evidence that had
not been brought before the court,
stating that If the prosecution had
evidence he would like 10 submit
the defense would wait upon il.
This was agreed upon by Evans
and the marshal was asked what
time would be required 10 procure
il. 1T was decided, however, that
the case be brought 10 a close with
out the additional evidence.
After the case had gone TO the
jury Mr.. Thurman fiiel his excep-
ton 10 the act Of Attorney Evans
in stating that he could snow them
under with fifty additional wit
nesses and would have done 30 had
he known the position the defense
would assume" Judge Blackburn
had instructed the jury that the
statements made in this connection |
should not be taken into considera-
ton.
Mr.. Evans will also file a state
ment Of the matter.
The Arguments in the case con-
sumed the entire morning session.
Court assumed session at . O'Clock
Friday afternoon.
The jury in the case Of the People
VS.. Hyrum Crane, adultery, re-
turned a verdict Of guilty rs charged
in the indictment.
The Butler U. c. case was set for
Oct. 18th.
The case Of the People vs.. Robert
Brooks, Paddy McGinnis, James
Hennet and Frank Miller, assault
with deadly weapons, was called and
4 jury empanelei-
The grand jury came in and re-
ported three indictments.
Indictments in the cases Of People
~. William Rawlings, Aaron Lin
say and Alex. Evans were ignored.
Foreman MOrehOuse stated that
the grand jury had no further bust
ness on hand and asked 10 be dis
changed. His honor thanked the
Jury in his own behalf and in be-
half OF the community for the man.
ner in which they had discharged
heir duties and excused them from
'urther service
Mr.. Evans stated that the defense
admitted that the prosecution in the
,ase Of the People vs.. Brooks ct al.
mad sufficient evidence 10 secure a
conviction Of simple assault
Ind they would accept such a YER
lict.
The jury was instructed to return
uch a verdict, and the four de-
were each sentenced TO one
Imprisonment in the coun-
y Jail.
The case Of the United States vs..
Henry p. Jensen, unlawful cohabi-
ATTIC N, was called and jury en- ,
aneled. Messrs. Thurman & King
md Booth appeared for the defense.
Johanna NJ. Jensen testified-I
IN married TO II. p. Jensen; am his
Inst wife.
BOdel Jensen:-Was married to
Ians p. Jensen twelve years ago;
ave not had n husband for four
ear; he has lived with his first
Fife since he came home; he had q
cen 10 Denmark and Germany, he \
ias inDenmark about two years; he !
rs not visited my house since he {
anne home except when he was :
Iauling hay there; never 60 to his
oOse; it is iyear isInce l was at
is house: my house l. block and a
alt frOm Johannas; he don't call at :
~ house except when he comes 10 4
'ork; he ate at my house when he
as hauling hay with another man; q
ont care whether he comes to my a
ouse or not; his first wife wouldn't 7
i've him ANYTHING 10 eat-heIieve she I