Evening journal., 1889-11-01
THE TRUNK IDENTIFIED.
1t Was Purchased by the Mys-
terious Simonds.
COUGHLIN's ENMlTY no CRONIN.

COUGHLIN'S ENMlTF TO CRONIN.
Dan Wanted the Deceased to Get a ''nig
LicIsingr-P Prisoners Grow Pale .at Sight
Of the Blood Stained TruniS-uener Is
FaRing.
CHICAGO. Nov. Upon the opening of
court in the Cronin trial George Reilly, a
barkespor, testified that shortly before the
murder he saw O'Sullivan, Coughlln, ex-de-
tectiye Mike Phalen and several others in a
saloon. Politics were under discussion. and
Coughlin remarked that a north side Catho-
lie was talking too much and that he would
get the worst of IT, or words to that effect
He also said tha& the man had better keep
his mouth shut The defense wanted this
struck out, and Judgs O'Connell was inclined
10 grant the motion until counsel for the
stato said they would connect it with other
evidence james Quinn, halter, one Of the
party in question, corrohorated Reilly, but
said the conversation at first had reference
90 the mayoralty election. Then Coughlin
mads the remark referred 10, and witness
said he would like to see aFinorty's head
come off. y
Who Was -. u. simonds2''
w. r Hatfield, salesman for A p Reveli
Il Co, took tho stand. He told the story Of
the mysterious stranger who had called at
the store on Feb. Is and purchased a cheap
chamber suit, rocking chair, some cheap
carpet, a trunk, bedding and other house
furnishing goods He gave bis name as
J. B. Siinonds, and was about on feet in
height, nose inclined 70 he Roman, dark
mrstache and full face Noxt day he paid
for tho goods, the amount being $3.50. He
bad a big roll u money. The goods we're
ordered sent TO III Clark street, rooms IA
aud l5 lie said he wanted the furniture
for temporary use.
Witness had seen the same furniture again
in the Carlson cottage.
The Blood Stained Trunk In Coart.
"Bring in the trunk said Mr.. lngham to
o bailiif, and the audience crowded 10 its
feet as the blood stained relic was brought
into the room 1t was offered IN evidenea
All Of the prisoners with the exception Of
Beggs paled psrooptibly and acted in a nerv-
Gus manner.
simnnds bought tho Trunk.
Mr. Hatfield examined the trunk carefully
and said it was Identical IN every respect
with the trunk that he sold .'Simondsn
Coughlin wanted Cronin .'Iioked."
John ". Samson, better known as .Major,n
was next called. He testified that. accom-
panied by young man named William Lynn
he went to see Dan Coughlin about two years
ago The witness went at the request Of
John C. Garrity When he met Coughlin
the latter greeted him cordially aud said u
would like very well to have you meet DR..
Cronin some night and give him good bic
I lig licking-bsat him. He mover met Cough
lin after that Under a severe cross-oxani-
nation BY Attorney Forrest the witness adj
mitted himself 70 be a gambler, passer Of
counterfeit money, robber, a shell worker, ?
and experienced in most every form OF crime
except murder; that he had been arrested
many times and spent more or less time in
jails and houses Of correction.
sampson's Pal Testiaes.
At the conclusion Of Sampson's examina-
tion the states attorney asked the judge for
a writ Of attachment on the person OF John
C. Garrity 1t being obtained, William
Lynn, pal Of Sampson's, was called 10 the
stand His testimony consistedof corrobo-
ration Of tho meeting between Sampson and
Coughlin, at which Coughlin requested Samp-
son 70 slug DR.. Cronin.
Cronin WAS Rot fatpt0t.
William O'Keefe, DR.. Cronins tailor and
a member Of Clan-na-Gael Camp go was
called to testify TO conversation had be-
tween Suspect Beges and himself He said
that Beggs had told him that DR.. Crunin
was not tit man to be ON the committee
thatinvestigated Alexander Sullivan Cronin
was not patriot nor an honest member Of
the brotherhood. To prove his statement
aatI t,nA n.a l,,A
Coughlin into the camp without initiating
him. Witness was asked II he had inyesti-
gated the charge made by Beggs and il the
charge was true. Forrest objected, but not
before witness had said he had made the in
yestigation and found it false. His testimony
was unshnken on croSs-examination.
Cornelius Flynn, also member Of Camp
$50, testified that he was present whom Beggs
and O'keefe had their conversation, and,
continuing, corroborated O'Keeies version
of what was said.
A Description OF sinonds.
Edward q. Throckmorton, who, as the
! representative Of Knight & Marshall, rented
the rooms at III South Clark strees TO J. 3.
Simonds, was then sworn, and told Of how
Eimonds called at his ofIioe ON Feb lS and
said he wanted the rooms for brother who
was coming from the east TO havo his eyes
treated. Witness gave a personal descrip-
tion Of Simonds, which corresponded with
that given by Witness Hatfield.
Herman Goldman, collector for the real
estate firm, testified to having found the
rooms occupied on March 20 and vacated
the next day.
james NJ Marshall testified to being pres
ent when Simonds rented the rooms but
could not describe Simonds' appearance
The defense did not care to cross-examine
Marshall and the court adjourned.
Hener Is Faking.
It is stated that Baker has telegraphed
Judge Longenecker from Winnipeg that he
placed little faith in the truth of Helfer's
story, and would not bring him TO Chicago.