The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-12-19

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The famous Remington murder trial
closed last Friday evening. The case
was given to the jury at 6 O'Clock. At.
torney Hildreth made a very eloquent
speech for the defense, arguing that
number of actions of the prisoner be-
fore and after killing Flett. showed that
he was deficient mentally. He was fol-
lowed by Attorney General Spencer,
who closed in behalf of the state. The
jury was out about four hours, and at
10 o'clock Came into court with ver-
dict. The prisoner and his council
were sent for. and the foreman an
nounced that they found him guilty,
and fixed the penalty at imprisonment
for life at hard labor. Very few were
present, but the news soon became
known and considerable dissatisfaction
was expressed, as there are a number OF
the neighbors of the murdered elevator
agent in town from Arthur to attend
the trial. There has, however, been
great change in public sentiment in. the
prisoners favor during the last two
days, especially since Sheriff McLaren
testified he believed *'there was screw
loose" in the prisoners mind. The ver-
dict in the Remington case IS generally
accepted as satisfactory. Many were
afraid of disagreement of the jury
and, while most Of the people believe
that Remington deserves to be hung,
the penal verdict is a better outcome
than they anticipated, as there seems no
question but that the murderer is both
mentally and morallyl 4 deficient, as
claimed by DR.. Moore Of the James
town asylum. There would be no dan
ger of Lvnching even should Reming-
ton be placed in an unguarded dugout
on the open prairie. The people of
North Dakota have respect for the law
and believe it will do justice.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
Capt, D. A. Struger and Miss Eliza
beth Arnold were married in Blunt last
Saturday. The groom is postmaster at
Blunt and is one Of the prominent Re
publican politicians Of Hughes county,
The inability of the dealers atfMiller
to keep a supply of coal on hand Has al.
ready caused considerable inconven-
ience, and no little anxiety among many
as to probable coal famine IN this seca
tlon. The exceedingly mild weather,
however. is in harmony witch the scarc-'
ity of fuel, Che snow having all disap-
peared, with prospects Of a warm spell.
The State horticultural Society CON-
cluded It's third annual session at Yank-
ton Friday. The next meeting will be
held at Yankton, December 10, 1892.
The following officers were elected: III,
q. Warner, president, ForesGburg; A.
L.. Van Osdel. Y Yankton, first vice-presi-
dent; e.. w. Eu'eworth, Cresbark, Sec
ond. vice president; c. A. Keffer. score
tary, Brookings; Mrs. Mary A. Clark.
treasurer.
| Judge Fuller, circuit judge tor the
| Pierre district, has issued an Order to
have the sheriff of that county restore
10 saloonkeeper named Samuels
large amount Of supposed Intoxicating
liquor in the shape OF beer, which was
seized by the sheriff several months
AGO. The grounds upon which the Or
der was issued are that the goods have
not been proven to be Intoxicating
/ LIQUOR. The owner claimed the sup
posed beer to be simply stmalt extract.''
but everyone who has tasted it pro.
nounce it first class Budweiser.
WISCONSIN.
Diphtheria has taken firm hold at
the Polish Orphan Home, in the town
of Sharon. near Stevens Point, twenty
six children and six of the Sisters in
charge Delng down with the epidemic at
present Two ctildrenjhave died.
Subscrip iptions to the building fund of
St. Mary's church, at Fox Lake, are
coming in fast, and the new church is
an assured fact. Ten Of the leading
members have subscribed $500 each. IL
Is the intention to erect brick church
to cost $4,000.
The children of ST. James parochial
school, at LA Crosse, held an entertain
ment last Sunday in honor Of Rev.
Father Ambrose Murphy, whose names
daYit was. at the close Father. MUIR
ply was presented with handsome
rocking chair, which was received by
him with few well chosen words.
Mrs. James Kelley died at the family
residence in Rlchland county. Thurs
day, December g. 1891. She was born
lin Cork, Ireland, November II, 184O.
came to America when bnt an infant.
IShe married Jas. Kelley inll86O and res
II IL