Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-06-20
AZ No~; Lies In the Chicago Jail
Chrrged with Cronin's Murder.

ana OtucerS were sent 10 MS reSlucnce.
Mr.. Sulivaus arrest was effected with
out the slightest trouble. Before the
verdict was rendered to the public.
Coroner Hertz emerged for moment
from the room in which the jury was in
session. He beckoned to an officer, aud
handed him a mittimus. The officer
with comrade hurriedIy left the hall
and jumped into "a carriage and drove
straight to the residence OF Mr.. Sullivan
on Oak street.
Mr.. Sullivan had gone to bed a short
time previous, but after the object of the
officers was explained and the informa.
ton given that he would not be permitted
any time for any purpose, he promptly
and quietly dressed and unhesitatingly
accompanied his visitors. The prisoners
demeanor was calm throughout the entire
proceedings.
Entering the carriage which had
brought the officers, the trio were driven
to the Office Of the county Jail. After
the usual prelminariss, Mr.. Sullivan was
taken through the cage into the gloomy
prison itself.
The ex.president Of the Irish League
Of America was then Immediately incar-
cerated in cell No. 25 in the tier known
a. the murderer row."
PARTICULARS OF THE ARREST.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE officers, in
going to Alexander Sullivan's residence,
went to the front door and rang the bell.
Henry Brown, Sullivan's clerk answered
the call.
"Is Mr.. Sullivan At homer" asked one
Of the officers
"He is" was the urbane reply, "but
has just retired"
1--WE are policemen, and have mitti.
mus for his arrest" rejoined one Of the
officers, whose name is Henry Palmer.
IAN right, come in, gentlemen. l
will cali him, said Mr.. Brown.
The officers and Mr.. Brown stepped
inside, while another policemen, who had
put in IN appearance, descended the
steps and ran around the block to the
rear Of the house. Before three minutes
had passed no less than half dozen
vehicles had been driven up to the curb
near the house and sidewalk, containing
more than score Of men.
Mr.. Brown lighted the gas in the
parlor and invited the. officers to take
seats.
Mr., Sullivan had evidently heard a
part Of the conversation between Brown
and the officers, for minute later he
thrust his head over the balustrade and
said, "all right, I'll dress aud come
down"
He soon appeared on the stairway, at.
tired in his ordinary street dress. De-
sceuding to the parlor, he recognized
Officer Palmer, whom be had known tor
years, and extending his hand, said,
"Why, how are you, Palmer? You
want me, do your"
eyes," SAID Palmer. II have a mitti.
tor you. Isuppose, though, you are not
greatly surprised"
"Well, slightly, at this hour. 7 was
just retiring. viii you not remain in
the house all night rather than 60 to
jail"
mo-" said Palmer, II have not au.
th0rity to do that"
IAN right, Palmer, I'll go with you,"
said Mr.. Sullivan, cheerfully.
Then Mr.. Sullivan walked to the rear
ofthe hallway, where female figure
could be dlmly seen behind the portie,es.
Placing his arms tenderly around the
woman, Mr.. Sullivan kissed her and then
took up his hat, saying"I am ready"
The street door was opened, and Mr..
Brown stepped out first, followed by
officer Palmer. Next came Mr.. Sullivan
followed BY Officer Broderick. Sullivan
descended the steps with firm tread.
His bat was set back slightly on his head,
giving clear view of his smooth shayen
face and clear open eyes.
= On reaching the sidewalk, Brown took
tho attorneys arm aud entered the CARR.
age with the officers.
BY this time the occupants Of the
adjoining houses and these across the
street were awakened, and q dozen
windows were opened. Little groups OF
men and women assembled On the side.
walk, and had scarcely assembled when
the sight seeing ended by the carriage
quickly rolling away to the Jail, scarcely
q mile distant.