The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-19

THE CORONER'S JURY.
Conspirators some expressions OF dsap-
pointment were heard. The recommended
tions OF the document created no surprise,
as the arrest Of Alexander Sullivan has
been one of the foregone conclusions in the
case for several days.
Alexander Sullivan was locked up in
the Cook county Jail at 1880 o'clock
Tuesday night. He stood the ordeal Of
arrest with wonderful calmness and an
admirable exhibit of nerve. Once before
in his life he had gone behind the same
bars ON the charge of murder.
The detectives who had been given the
mittimus took carriage to Mr.. Sullivan's
residence on Oak street. The house was
in total darkness bat on the stoops all
around it and across the way were gather
ings of families out TO enjoy the pleasant
nights air. The detectives having rung
the bell, light glimmered from the inside
and the front door was partially opened.
''Well?'' asked voice from the inside
els Mr.. Sullivan at homey'
HE is, but he is in bed, 4" said the owner
of the voice, who proved to be Sullivan's
confidential clerk.
''Tell him would like to see him." said
Detective Palmer
van soon made his appearan, in his own
parlors where he babe hearty good
evening to his visitors. Mr.. Sullivan was
neatly dressed in business suit. He was
as cool as an iceberg when Palmer stated
that he had come to arrest him in connec-
ton with the Cronin murder.
The detective read the mittimus intrusted
TO him by the coroner and then told Mr..
Sullivan to make ready to follow him
Sullivan made an earnest request that
he be permitted TO remain over night
captive in his own home, but this was re-
fused.
81 give you credit, Mr.. Sullivan, for
being a very cool man" said the detec-
tive.
WELL" said Mr.. Sullivan. "a man
with a clear conscience need never worry,
and know Of no wrong l have done.
Then Ire donnel his overcoat and hat and
led his captors from the house. Just as he
was ready to leave, woman appeared at
the head of the stairs leading to the base
ment 1t was his old house keeper, who
was in a state of great trepijation. Mr..
Sullivan hastened over to her, and after
saying few words kis ed her good by.
A short drive brought the party TO Ike
Jail and soon Alexander Sullivan, ex-
president OF the Land League, was an oc-
cupant of cell 81, murderers' row of the
Cook county Jail
The most damaging evidence against
Alexander Sullivan given before the cor
oner's jufy was that of j. ID. Haggerty.
He was asked
''Do you know Alexander Sullivan
81 do"
what did he say TO you, il anything,
about DR.. Croniny'
at was on the night of tho trial Of DR..
Cronin for treason at camp 80. l was
walking home with Alexander Sullivan on
the east of LaSalle street, and Mr.. Sulli-
van, speaking of DR.. Cronm said he was
scoundrel and was a menace 10 the Irish
cause, and it would he well for the Irish
cause if it were rid Of him. From all he
said l agreed with him, and l gathered the
impression that Cronin should he re-
moved. 4"
What impression did the talk make on
your
81 thought that Mr.. Sullivan knew that
Cronin was not fit 10 associate with Us"
what else was said?'
''Well, just about that time a circular
was sent out to members of the order, say
ing that several hundred Scotland yard
detectives had been sent over here to in
vestigate the doings of the Irish revo-
lutionists IN this country and the members
were on the qui vive for traitors or
for those who might be willing to sell the
secrets OF those who were to elevate our
race and were engaged in a noble cause.
The feeling was very bitter among us and
the life Of any man suspected of being a
spy would be in great danger. / must
say | agreed in these sentiments thought
that any man who could be base enough to
betray the secrets of the order was vile.
conceded with Mr.. Sullivan that these
people should be exterminated "
"Was this sentiment expressed to
othersY'
81 presume it was. Tim Grain, the
district officer who was scattering this in
formation from man TO man, could have
told hundreds Grain also spoke the same
as Sullivan. The name of traitor rouses
before an Irishman's mental vision very
vengeful idea, l can assure you. The
Irish know what it is to suffer from in
formers, and they have but little mercy on
Them
Give Sullivan's exact words
81 would like to, but my memory fails
me as to the exact words. The substance
OF IL was that Crosin was dangerous TO the
Irish cause and should be removed from
our ranks, one way or another"