The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-06-20
RELEASED ON BAIL.
Alexander Sullivan Placed Under
Heavy Bonds to Appear
When Wanted.

CHICAGO June 14.-Alexander Sullivan is
at liberty tonight under bail of O,OOO.
His bondsmen are Hon. Fernando Jones, one
of the Oldest and most wealthy settlers or
Chicago, and who celebrated his SEVENTEEN
birthday last week; J. W. Tnohy, the exten-
sive dry goods merchant; Michael W. Ker-
win, real estate operator, and Daniel
Corkney, coal merchant The combined
fortunes of the four men probably exceed
81 800 600. The scene around the court
was intensely dramatic inside every seat
and every foot of ground was occupied, and
even the bench was invaded Outside in the
corridor great crowd, made up IN the main
of men whose countenances denoted their
Celtic origin, struggled aud tore and beat In
vain against the barred doors. Sullivan,
escorted by Sheriff Matson and Two
deputies, was brought in by private
entrance. He shade paler
than usual, and at the audible commo-
ton caused by his appearance his eye
swept the crowd with hurried look as if in
apprehension OF hostile demonstration.
Then he took his seat among his array of
counsel. Without any delay Judge Tuley
plunged into the case. Having explained
the petition and the law upon which it was
based, he proceeded to briefly review the
which had covered l 100 pages of type
written copy. lie quoted copiously from the
evidence of the witnesses to whom Cronin
had said that Alexander Sullivan would be
the cause Of his death, and that the latter
had ins:igated
A CONSPIRACY TO KILL HIM.
None of this evidence, he said, would be
admitted in u court of law. This excluded
there was practically no evidence against
him. It was conceded that Sullivan was an
enemy of Cronin's. IL was also conceded
that Cronin was bitter enemy of Sullivan.
There were several theories of the murder.
One was that he was murdered by people for
revenge growing out of the society troubles
Assuming this to be so, what evidence was
there identifying Sullivan with the crime.
He was not shown to be connected with the
renting of the cottage, or the hiring of the
horse and buggy. II was not shown that he
knew O'Sullivan or had met any of the other
prisoners No act could be traced home to
him. The theory that he was killed to pre-
vent the exposure of the secrets of the tri-
angle was unreasonable. 1t did not appear
that Cronin was in possession of any vital
facts. All he had would have been in exist
tence after his death. He could not have
taken them with him. All o. the evidence
taken at the Buffalo investigation was in the
possession of Dr. McCahey of Philadelphia
and others. AS to the theory that it was per-
petrated as a result of decree of the Clan
na-Gael the fact stood out that Sullivan had
severed his connection with that order years
ago. How, then, could he influence or con-
troll it? 1t WAS not shown that he had ever
met or had any business dealings with any OF
the other conspirators. The j1ry was
nv
The strongest evidence against Sullivan
was furnished by himself. 1t was the pro
test issued five days after the doctors disap-
pearance against his sitting on the Sullivan
trial committee. 1t was couched in language
Of extraordinary virulence and hatred. But
| this very publicat on at such time tended
| to show that Sullivan had no knowledge of
the conspiracy. 1t seemed incredible that if
he was party to it he would promulgate
such document right after the murder
| The evidence pointed to Sullivan as a man
| who desired revenge on Cronin, but it pointed
to no overt act No impartial man could
make up his mind that any jury would con-
| vict Sullivan on this evidence. The mere
fact hat one party was an enemy of the man
| killed was no proof that he was a partici-
| pant in the murder. He had, therefore,
come to the conclusion, and not without
very considerable hesitancy, that bail to such
an extent as to insure his appearance, should
an indictment be found, should be accepted.
| Sullivan preserved his usual cool, stolid de-
meanor when the conclusion was announced,
and All attempt to applaud was suppressed
| by the bailiffs. There was an argument be-
| tween the state's attorney and Mr.. Trude as
| to the amount of bail The latter, who said
| Sullivan was almost entirely without means.
thought $4,000 to $4,000 sufficient.
Finally 500, 900 was agreed upon, the four
gentlemen named swore to the aggregate
possession of over half million of real es-
tate, the Eonds were made out and signed,
and Sullivan walked out of the room free
| man.
| NOT INDICTED.
The grand Jury engaged in the investiga-
| tion of the death of Cronn remained in
session to-day from 10 a. m until p. M,
| with an intermission of two hours for din
| ner. During the forenoon a good deal of
time was taken up in hearing the witnesses
| in another case having no relation to the
Cronin matter Early in the day States At
| torney Longenecker and Luther Latin Mills
| We're in consultation in the latter's priv ate
| Office aud agreed to indict Maroney and Nc
| Donald as soon possible All the witnesses
| who had testified in the Cronin investigation
| in regard to 81. B. Simons" were summoned,
| including Throckmorton, the real estate
| man; Hatfield, the salesman who sold the
furniture; the clerk in McCoy's and several
others The states attorney said that he ex-
pected to have Maroney indicted before
night, but the jury adjourned without re-
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