The National tribune., 1889-07-04
CRoNIN'S MURDERERS.
The Grand Jury still Examining New Suspects


The grand jury investigating the Cronin
case took a turn ut combination of Camp 20
aud Alexander Sullivan. In tho first place
they Issued subpoena duces tceum on
Schwartz, Dupee e. Co.. for tho books of tho
firm containing NIL accounts of Sullivan'g deal
ings with them. IL has been found impossible
so far by the grand jury to learn what DISPOSE
ton was made by Sullivan of the money he
drew from j. II. Lester a. Co. The grand Jury
are trying 20 verify, IL possible, the charges
made by DIR. Cronin that Sullivan squandcrcd
the money of the organization.
AZ the Friday mornings session. tho Clan
na-tiael was the object of inquiry aud quite
number of men wearing uumistakabie Hi
beTnan countenances and names passed the
Bailifs who were on guard, and went up 10
take their turns.
states Attorney fsongenecker received a re-
ply 10 his advertisement which he inserted in
the papers some days ago, asking the writer of
tbs anonymous letter In regard % tho recent
trial in Camp 20 10 meet him. The unsigned
letter stated that Ur. Cronin was tried by an
Inner circle in Camp20. IL gave what pnr.
ported 10 be the names Of the men who formed
the trial committee aud who formerly deefeed
the death of Cronin rs a British spy. The
writer said he himself bad been member Of the
trial committee. bat had withdrawn when he
became convinced that the Doctors death was
intended.
The States Attorney, in his advertisement,
stated that If the writer Of the letter would
meet him and tell what he knew he would be
given protection.
The Ruswer received was sent TO the ofIice Of
the Tribune and WAS delivered 20 the States
Attorney by that paper. The answer said that
the writer vas willing TO accept the proposition
To tell all he knew. lie would meet the States
Attorney at time and place selected by the
latter. Judge Longeneckef said the answer.
Ike the hrst letter, was anonymous. lie would
not say when or where he would meet the in
former. Shortly after receiving the letter he
sent for the Chief Of Police.
John r. Beggk, the Senior Guardian Of Camp
20. Clan-na.Gael. Is locked up at the Armory
IL was reported ut Police Headquarters that
Co0hey, Bnrke's partner was seen in Chicago
As late as Monday, June "a.
IL was given cut upon eminent authority on
Friday night that at least three indictments
have been drawn up aud will be presented 10
the court by The grand jury tomorrow. They
are framed under the Merritt conspiracy law.
which was passed by the State Legislature inn.
nediately following the execution of the Anar.
chists. Lawyers call it an omnibus law ON
account OF It's wide qualifications Under its
provisions If a man be killed In California. vet
the individual who in Illinois has expressed
the opinion that the victim ought to be put out
OF the way or removed is liable 10 be indicted
Tor his murder. The men against whom IL ia
reported that indictments will be returned ara
Alexander Sullivan. Lawrence r. Buckley Of
the Executive Committee of the Clan ma Gael
and Lawyer Jonn +. Beggs. Sheriff Matson
has already been notified to take charge of the
latter to morrow. Mr. Eamcs, Il young lawyer
and friend of Beggg endeavored to secure his
release on writ of habeas corpus this after
noon. Judge Williamson, however, refused to
listen to the application.
Young Carlson, whose parents own tho cot
tage ia which DIR. Cronin was murdered. and
who has been prominently brought forward by
the police In various attempts TO identify sns.
poets says that AN attempt was made yesterday
afternoon to terforze him. He declares that two
men came 10 the cottage, and distinctly threat
ened him with death if he should identify
Martin Burke, now under arrest at Winnipeg
The grand jury completed its labors Satur.
day evening, having found true bills against
Martin Burke John f. Beggs, Daniel Coughlin,
Patrick q. Sullivan, Frank Woodruff, Patrick
Cooney and John Kuntze for the murder of
DIR. CroDin. The participation of Alexander
sullivan In tho crime, or his responsibility for
It, VIII be matter of investigation for the next
grand jury.