The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
He Testifos in the Cronin Case.
He Tells All About the Relation
ship Existing between
Alexander Sullivan and the Man
Who Was Cowardly Murdered.
Why Sullivan Hated Dr. Cronin and
How He Expressed Himself.
He Objected to the Doctors Being Ju-
ror in Hts Trial for the Misappro-
priation OF Vast Sums of Money
Mr.. Trudo Misroprosentod.

CucNGo, Ill.,, juno 7. When the Cro-
min inquest was resumed this morning,
the name Of John +, Bcggs, chief officer
OF the Clan-nS-Gacl Camp OF which DIR.
Cronin was a member, was called, but
did not respond. II was subsequently
found that his office was closed, and that
there was q sign on the door to the effect
that lac had gone to Wisconsin to be gone
several days Mike Whalen, the detect-
i've, and Peter McGcehan, who were
expected to testify today, were also con-
spicuous by their absence at the opening.
Policeman Daniel Brown, the man who
preferred the charges Of treason against
Dr. Cronn In Clan-na-G Gael Camp No. 20,
took the stand aud testified that he pre-
ierrod the charges on his own motion, and
not at anybody's instigation.
AZ the close Of his testimony he was DO
tanned by the Chief Of Police and taken
to the central station. II IL stated that
Mrs Conklin believes him TO DO the man
who dccoycd the doctor away.
Brown was confronted with MIRA Conk-
lin, Livery Stable Keeper Oman aud
others, but they all declared that he was
not the man who drove the white horse,
and lac was accordingly released from Gus
iody.
At the opening Of the afternoon session,
Luke Dillon, Of Philadelphia, who has
been here Tor some time ~ the representa-
tive OF DR.. Cronn's Eastern friends, took
the witness chair. lie testified that DIR.
Cronin had frequently siid TO him that hc
believed that to further his ambitions to
rulc American and Irish politics Sullivan
would murder him Or. Cronin). Dillon
then told Of the trial ut Bulalo. OF tho
charges against Alexander sullivan, Mich
acl lioland aud Deans Fcelcy. These
charges were made by John Dcyoy, aud
were Of mislpprupriallon OF funds. Tho
witness said that whcn Sullivan learned
| thut DE-. Cronin was 10 bc member Of
| thc trial committee lac denounced him in
| unmeasuurd terms. Tho witness said that
after the trial il WIS voted 81 allow Me-
sullivan 10 circulate with the finding Of
the trial committee "A protest which lac had
prepared.
Mr. Dillon then proceeded 10 read tho
protest II was q very lengthy document,
dated New York. September 10. 1855, aud
was addressed 10 7. Boyle. secretary. In
il Me sullivan protested against the pres.
cnco 81 DE-. CrJnin ~ a member Of tho
committee la New York and Buffalo on
tlic grounds, iirsi that be- was bis personal
enemy; second. that he had expressed an
opinion In the cases. thrd that he was n
| ucfiurrr aud scoundrvl aud unfit % 10
placed ON jury. In support Of his FIRST
objection Lee appealed a. the members Of
thu brotherhood organization Ia Chicago,
from which DE- Cronin WIS expelled. ia a
ease whrrc hc. Alexander Sullivan. con-
Quoted the prosecution. There was no
question IN Chicago Of DE- COnin's hgs-
| tility 10 him or ans ono else who was pres
cnt at the meeting II the National League
| Committee Ia 1850, when DR.. CrOnin as
sailed him.
In regard 20 this cnmity, Mr. Sulli.
van claimed In the circular that il was
unnecessary Tor him 10 enlarge up
on H. IN regard 10 the second
objection, hc said IL was only
necessary ior him 10 notice tho tact that
| be- was member ri thc executive body Of
! the United Brotherhood Who had promul-
! gated changes against them, that he had
| expressed an opinion la the case, aud
would not b. accepted ~ juror la any
civil ease in Which Mr.. Sullivan lad any
thing 10 de-. In support Ut this decision,
| Mr.. Sullivan went iu.o long history OF
| Dr. Cfunn's career accusing him Of being
q pcrjufrf aud British spy, who had
| taken the oath Ut allegiance TO tho British
Majesty, aud that hu bad sworn falsely In
| regard "a thr election Of delegates at Chi
! rtgu District Convention, that lac had
sworn falsely in regard 10 his American
citizenship, his age. aud various other
| matters
The circullrcndcdby rciicra,lng the pro.
| tcat against Dr. tr1nin acting On the trial
commission. The witness continued: "ln
| June. ISL John Dewey sid that SIS, 90
aud over WIS la lho hands of the Triangle,
aud over slSl. 900 had been spent la Vio-
| latiOn ol the constitution.
"Ihc $4,000 docs not include tho
| $4,000 given a. sullivan by Patrick
Egn. Know nothing about that"
The funds of the organization wcrr sup
posed To Doe used in case Ireland got into
| difficulty aud assist IN getting her liberty.
| There d nothing in The constitution re-
quiung q man 10 sacrifice his life for tho
/ order.
ur. Trade says ne wRs uI.reprc.eatsd.