Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-06-21

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THE coaoNER's JURY.
some expressions Of disaD-
pointment were heard. The recommenda.
tions of the document created no surprise.
as the arrest CT Alexander Sullivan has
been one OF the foregone exclusions 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
AZ mirable 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 a carriage to Mr.. Sullivan's
residence on Oak street. The house was
in total darkness, but 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
AID the front door was partially opened.
''Well?'' asked a voice from the inside
'Is Mr.. Sullivan at home?'
HE is, but he is in bed, ~ said the owner
of the voice, who proved to be Sullivan's
confidential clerk.
''Tell him would like to see him." said
Detective Palmer
The officers were admitted and Mr. Sulli-
van soon made his appearance 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 very cool man, said the dstec-
tive.
'swell," said Mr.. Sullivan, ga man
with clear conscience need never worry,
and know of no wrong have done.
Then he dome 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 housekeeper, who
was in state of great trepidation. Mr..
Sullivan fastened over to her, and after
saying few words kis-e her good by
A short drive brought the party to the
Jail and soon Alexander Sullivan, ex-
president of tine Land League, was an &C.
cupant of cell 25, murderers' row of the
Cook county Jail.
The most damaging evidence against
| Alexander Sullivan given before the cor
oner's jufy was that of ]. D. Haggerty.
He was asked:
'sDo you know Alexander Sullivan?''
81 do.'
"What did he say to you, if anything,
| about DIR. Cronin?''
cit was on the night of the trial of Dr.
Cronin for treason at camp rs. I was
walking home with Alexander Sullivan on
the east of LaSalle street, and Mr. Sulli-
van, speaking of DR.. Cronin said he was
scoundrel and was menace to the Irish
cause, and it would be 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 be re-
moved"
'sWhat impression did the talk make on
you:"
II thought that Mr.. Sullivan knew that
Cronin was not fit to associate with u.s.
''What else was said9n
'Well, just about that time circular
| was sent out to members of the order, say
/ ing that several hundred Scotland yard
detectives had been sent over here to in
vestgate 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. l must
say 1 agreed in these sentiments. Thought
that any man who could be base enough to
betray the secrets OF the order was VILE T
conceded with Mr.. Sullivan that these
people should be exterminated. {"
"Was this sentiment expressed to
otherss''
81 presume it was. Tim Grain, the
district officer who was scattering this in
formation from man to man, could have
t3ld 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
f, rmers, and they have but little mercy on
Them
Give Sullivan's exact words.''
~ would like to, but my memory fails
me as to the exact words. The substance
of it was that Cronin was dangerous to the
Irish cause and should be removed from
our ranks, one way or another"
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