ges that passed between Coughlin and
O'Sullivan, saying it was impossible that murderers or men plotting
murder would trust a message to a fellow-conspirator through a
telephone.

[Illustration: R. M. WING, ONE OF COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE.]

He elaborated on the necessity of absolute proof of the cause of
death, arguing that no one but a physician could definitely
determine the cause of death, and unless it was shown beyond a
doubt that the death of Dr. Cronin was caused as shown in the
indictment, it was the duty of the jury to find the prisoners
innocent. One of the most vital points in the case, the cause of
the death of Dr. Cronin, remained unproved, and until this was
settled, and settled beyond a doubt, the charge could not hold good
and the defendants could not be convicted. Judge Wing dissected the
evidence of the medical experts at length, ridiculing them
mercilessly, casting doubt upon the theory of the State, that the
blood found in the Carlson cottage was that of a human being. He
concluded his address in these words:

"Gentlemen, I have tried to discuss this case fairly and
conscientiously. We are about to part, and I beg you, in
conclusion, not to go off upon any prejudice, or upon any passion
or upon any suspicion. I beg of you to give these men a fair show.
I believe you will do that. I beg of you to remember that a certain
conclusion can only be reached after you have traveled on sure and
certain ground. Do what you think is right under the law,
gentlemen, and I do not doubt you will."

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COUNSELOR INGHAM'S SPEECH.

Mr. Geo. W. Ingham, in behalf of the State, followed Mr. Donahoe
with a forcible review of the evidence, and which was listened to
with intense interest by every one within reach of his voice. He
prefaced his remarks by saying that the sanctity of human life in
America was in the keeping of the juries of America. The law
provided that a man guilty of murder should be punished, but it
provided no method for its own enforcement, save that which was
invested in twelve men. To that number of men it was entrusted. The
jury came from the body of the county, and so it was that peace and
good order of every community was in the keeping of its own
citizens. In every criminal case the