Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-06
WORKING UNDER A CLOAK.
The Police Playing Possum in the
Cronin Case.
cooNEY PROBABLY IN CUSTODY
Their Object is to Throw the Com
spirators or Their Guard-The
Chicago Suspects All Plead
Not Guilty.
A Clever Subterrupe.

CgrcAGo, August 5.-FSpecial Telegram TO
THE BEE. THE developments In the Cronin
case have been very small, few and far be-
tween of late, so far rs outward indications
go, and the authorities have appeared to be
doing nothing in the matter. but good sized
belief Is going the rounds that this apparent
inactivity has been but the cloak to cover up
certain important movements which the po-
lice desire to keep to themselves. One Of the
movements is said to have been nothing less
than the arrest of Cooney. The police deny
1t, but there is vigor in their denial suggcs-
tive Of hidden purpose, and not at all like
the denial of man surrounded by continued
encouragement.
A gentleman connected with the prosecu-
tion manifested the extent of his desire to
impress the public with the idea that moth
ing had been done by requesting reporter
to publish statement that the police were
getting very much discouraged at their want
of success in searching for Cooney. The OBJ
ject in denying the capture of Cooney is to
allay feelings Of insecurity on the part of the
conspirators and in hopes that by keeping
him from his friends he may be induced to
squeal.
The Cronin case is set down for trial in
Judge McConnell's court for Monday, August
20. Judge Horton avoided the necessity of de-
Gliding the points raised by States Attorney
Longepecker against his granting OSulli-
vans motion for change of venue by trans
ferring the case to the other branch, aud the
final outcome of the proce edings there was
TO pass it to the last Monday in the term on
motion Of the state.
When Judge Horton took his seat shortly
after 1O o'clock the attorneys in the case
were all present and the defendants were
sent for. Messrs. Donahoe and David pre-
sented to tho court their bill of exceptions to
his taking their motion for n change OF ven-
ne under advisement until o.day, leave to
file, which was given them by Judge McCon-
mel Saturday. Judge Horton signed them,
and the statutory right of the defendants to
demand trial in the July term was pre-
served.
''Now, as to the motions to auash," said
the Judge, mo objections to the indictment
have been presented to me and | think the
indictment is good. The motion is over
ruled. The motion, it will be remembered,
was made by the defendants, Beggs, Cough
lin, Woodruff and KunZe."
Mr. Ames Immediately excepted to the rul-
ing on behalf of the defendant Beggs.
snow let the defendants plead" said the
court
ION behalf of the defendant Coughlin,"
spoke Mr.. Carter, II enter a plea of not
guilty"
II think the defendants might plead for
themselves - objected Judge Longenecker.
'',rhat is not necessary said Mr.. Cartcr.
"The defendants are here" said the court.
land can just as well plead for themselves.
Mr.. Coughlin, what is your pleas"
The eX-detective arose deliberately and
then remarked, mot guilty."
"Mr Beggs!"
p 'Not guilty." said the ex.chief OF the Clan
na-Gael, without taking the trouble TO rise
from his seat at all.
"Mr. Woodruff, what plea do you desire to
enteri
mot guilty"
'And you, MIR. Kunzel'
mot guilty.n
Now" SAID Judge Horton, "that disposes,
| think, of everything except O'Sullivans
motion for change of venue. There has
been petition filed in this case by the de-
fendant, Patrick O'Sullvan, for a change OF
venue from Judges Horton and Hawes. 1t is
ordered that such case be transferred to
branch number two of the criminal court"
MIR. Brown excepted to the order. So did
MIR. David, on the ground that it was incon-
sistent to the petition and should have been
simply an order of change of venue from
Judges Horton and Hawes. Mr.. Carter OBJ
of venue for Coughlin, and he was not in
court when it was argued. Mr.. Ames OBJ
jected because everybody else did, and Judge
Horton ordered that all the exceptions be
entered and added one for Kunze.
The discussion then returned to the
question of trial or continuance. Coughlin
and Woodruff, through their attorneys, con-
sented to continuance, but the otner de-
PENDANTS would not, and Judge Longenecker
indulged in little bluff: "All right the
state is ready for trial, let Jury be called.
am not ANXIOUS to try the case, nor to keep
the court here during the vacation month,
but don't want 10 be put in the position OF
demanding continuance. 1t might be set
tomorrow. Ono OF the defendants, Burke,
is not here now, but he is hurrying to get
here, / understand, and will arrive at 8
o'clock Tonight"
IF he has to be here this month";" said the
court, "of course ril have to stay here"
This touched Judge Longeneckers mag.
nanimity. After he had protested against an
immediate trial on account of Mr.. FORESTS
absence, the states attorney said:
Let it be passed to the Goth, then, the last
Monday in the month, by agreement"
"We agree to nothing" said MIR. Donahue,
and Mr.. Amcs said SO also.
"Then l ask that it be passed to the 26th,"
said Judge Longenecker, ''and have it en-
tered in the record that Coughlin and Wood
ruff consent"
~ don't consent that it be set for trial on
that day." said Carter.
"They consent that it be passed." said
Longenecker, and l ask that it be set for
trial"
The prisoners were then remanded.
Although Judge Longenecker had the case
set for trial this term on his own motion, the
attorneys for the defendants admit that he
will not be expected to try it until the Sep
tember term, if he chooses on the Goth to let
it go over.
Longenecker came out ahead in his fight
against OSullvan's motion, to the extent
that it was granted in such way that none
of the defendants can make 1t q lever for a
separate trial.
Rushing Burke to Chicago.
ST. PAUL, August 5.-Burke, the Cronin
suspect arrived in this city in charge of
Chief Hubbard, of Chicago, at 655 a. m.
to-day over the Manitoba road. After the
rest of the passengers had alighted the train
was run back into the yard and the Burke