The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-06-20
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LIBERATED.

LIBERATED.
Judge Tuley Decides That Alexander
Sullivan IL Entitled to Bail. and he
Distinguished Prisoner II RelnaaeA
Under . Bond Of o2O. OOO-s ubst.na.
tho Judges Opinion.
CHICAGO, June 1i-Alexander Sullivan i.
ut liberty under bail of ~, 900. His bonds-
men are Hon. Fernando Jones, one az the
oldest and most wealthy settlers Of Chi
cago and who celebrated his seyentieth
birthday last week; J. W. Tuohy. the az
tensive dry-goods merchant; Michael W.
Kerwin, real-estate operator, and Daniel
Cookery, coal merchant The combined
fortunes of the four men probably exceed
s., 100000 r '@I *
1t was expected that Judge Tuley would
decide the hnbeas corpus case during the
forenoon, but he was unable to comnlata
the examination of testimony aud indite
his opinion before 3:45 p. m.
The scene around the court was internally
dramatic Inside every seat and every
foot of ground was occupied and even tho
bench was invaded Outside in the cor
ridor great crowd, made up in the main
Of men whose countenanoes denoted their
Celtic origin, struggled and tore and beat
In vain against the doors.
Sullivan escorted by Sheriff Matson and
two deputies was brought in through
private entrance. He was a shade paler
than usual, and took seat among his coun-
sell At 3:45 p IN. Judge Tuley assembled
the bench and without delay plunged into
the case.
Having explained the petition and the
1ov jol, 1>n.
to briefly review the testimony taken at
the coroner's inquest, and which had oov-
cred 100 pages OF type-written copy.
He quoted extensively from the ey-
idence of the witnesses to whom
Cronin had said that Alexander
Sullivan would be the cause of his death.
and that the latter had instigated q con-
spiracy to kill him. None of this evidence.
he said, would be admitted in q court Of
law. This excluded there was practicable
no evidence against him.
1t was conceded that Sullivan was an
enemy of Cronin's; it was also conceded
that CrOnln was a bitter enemy of Sulli-
vans 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 Sulli-
van with the crime? He was not shown to be
connected with the renting of the cottage
or the hiring OF the horse and buggy. 1t
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 prevent
the exposition of the secrets of the "tri-
angle" was unreasonable. It did not APP
pear that Cronin was in possession of any
ifo1f n1 ke ho I, =
existence after his death. He could not
have taken it with him, and all Of the evil
dence taken at the Buffalo investigation
was in the possession of Dr. McCahey, of
Philadelphia, and Others
AS to the theory that it was premedttated
as result of decree of the Clam Gael,
the fact stood out that Sullivan had severed
his existence with that order years ago.
How, then, could he influence or control it?
1t was not shown that he had ever met or
had any business dealings with any of the
| conspirators. The jury was influenced by
heresay testimony.
The strongest evidence against Sullivan
was furnished by himself It was the pro-
test issued five days after the DOCTORS dis
appearance against his sitting On the Sulli-
van trial committee. 1t was couched in
language OF extraordinary virulence and
hatred. But this very publication at
such time tended to show that Sullivan
had no knowledge of the conspiracy. It
seemed incredible that If he was a party to
1t 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 convict Sullivan on this evidence
The mere fact that one party was an en-
envy oil the man killed was no proof that
he was participant in the murder.
In conclusion, the Judge said he had,
therefore, come to the decision, and not
without very considerable hesitation, that
bail to such an extent as to insure his ap-
pearance should an Indictment be found
should be accepted.
Sullivan presented his usual cool, stolid
demeanOr when the decision was an
nounced, and an attempt to applaud was
suppressed by the bailitfs There was an
argument between the States Attorney
and Mr.. Trude us to the amount Of
bail The latter, who said Sullivan
was almost entirely without means, thought
$3,Ooo to $4,000 sufficient Finally $4,000
was agreed upon; the four gentle
men named swore to the aggregate
possession of over half million of real es-
tate; the bonds We're made out and signed
and Sullivan walked out of the room q freq
man.
States-Attorney Longenecker stated as
his opinion that Judge Tuley, having de-
ciared Sullivan entitled to bail, the Judges
OF the criminal court wilt hold the same
way, even after the action of the grand
jury.
One OF the men most active in the in
vest1gation said, in speaking of Judge
Iuley's decision: There is nothing in it to
discourage U.S. We knew that there was
great liberty taken in bringing out evil
dence before the coroner's jury, and we are
also aware of the fact that the testimony
ELECTED would not secure conviction be-
fore petit jury. We regard the decision
In the light of victory in so far that such
heavy bail was demanded"
CHICAGO, June IT, 49, States Attorney
Longenecker says he is surprised at the ac-
&
ton OF Governor Hill,
because few weeks MD8
ago similar requisi- M4/4z2
ton for an offender & ~
was honored with eM
out question. When IN. ~
asked what course
he would now pur- M>)
sue the States At N&#//2n ~
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