The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
ANXIOUS TO TESTIFY
Alexander Sullivan Talks About
the CrOnin Case.
He Repeatedly Asked Permission to
Give Evidence, but Was Refused
Mrs. FOy's Testimony Denounced.

CHICAGO Dec. Elm view of the refer
ence to Alexander Sullivan in the testimony
of Mrs Foy. and OF the more or less gem
eral impression that he has never made any
statement in refernece to his alleged connec-
ton with the case, Mr.. Sullivan was called
on to-day at his law office, and asked why
he had never made any denial Of knowledge
of the case. Mr.. Sullivan Indignantly denied
that he had been silent, and said: when
Cronin was first reported to be missing. 1
stated repeatedly to reporters and others
that l knew nothing concerning his where
abouts. When his body was discovered L
expressed regret for his terrible fate, and
hoped that the guilty ones would be dis
covered and brought to justice. During the
coroner's inquest l requested John Lane,
well-known reporter. to inform Coroner
Hertz that 1 was willing to testify at the
inquest. Mr.. Lane informed me that he did
so state to Mr.. Hertz, but / was not called.
Later one of the grand jurors who investi-
gated the case. Mr.. Henry Greenbaum, met
me on the street and expressed regret that
l did not testify before the grand jury. /
told him the States attorney had control
Of that investigation, and | could not go
unless subpoenaed, but would have gone
promptly if asked, and was ready TO testify
whenever called Mr.. Greenbaum inquired
if he had permission to state the subject
Of our conversation to States Attorney
Longenecker. L replied promptly in the af-
firmativv. subsequently. Mr.. Greenbaum
Informed me that he had repeated the con-
VerSatiOn to Mr. I4Ongenecker, and had Sug-
gested that he Oongenecker) interTogate
me- but Mr.. Longenecker declined to do So
force my appearance in case to which
am not party. So far as the Foy wom-
ar's testimony refers to me. it is infamous
ly false. She made a statement for publi-
cation recently in which she ascrlbed to
another the authorship of an imaginary
letter, which she now pretends to ascribe
to me-"
To-day, James A. Bowers, a hotel mental,
crank, James a. Bowers, a hotel mental
VINO caused sensation in the Coughlin
case case by attempting for the fun of the thing.
bridge last night, was brought before Judge
Tuthill TO answer for his conduct. He was
dered him to take the stand and make an
explanation. Bowers said that he knew
nothing of the Coughlin case; had no
money with which to bride any one, and
had merely shouted at the jury as they
were passing along the crowded street for
the fun OF the thing" His appearance
and manner was that Of a crank, and after
a severe lecture by Judge Tuthill ne was
allowed to go.
DR.. James K. Egbert, who held the au-
topsy on DIR. Cronin's body, testified that
he could not determine whether the wounds
upon the body found in the catch basin
were made before or after death, but he
believed death was caused by the wounds
on the head and neck On cross examina-
ton witness admitted that death might
have been caused by poison, and said that
because of decomposition, the effect the
blows had on the brain could not be de-
termned. Justice of the Peace Mahoney
testified regarding iceman Sullivsn's con-
tract with DR. Cronin for medical attend
ance. The court then adjourned till Tues
day.
1t was rumored around the court to-day
that Michael Davitt, the Irish leader, may
figure in the CoughlIn trial as a witness,
either personally or by a deposition taken
in London. According to Mrs. Foy, il Is
said, letter represented by Coughlin TO
have been received from MIR. Davitt was
made to serve as DR.. Cronins death war
rant. Friends of Davitt are satisfied of the
utter impossibility of his having written
such letter, and he will be asked to make
a statement under oath concerning the mat
ter. 1t was at first proposed that he should
come here TO testify, but 1t 10 said the plan
now is to have him appear before mag
istrate in London and make affidavit TO the
effect that he never wrote letter advising
the removal of DR.. Cronin or any one
else. He will also be asked 10 make full
explanation concerning any letter he may
have written to any one in America which
contained the sentence: Remove at all haZ-
ards, but use your own discretion"