The Crime of the Century; Or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry CroninHunt, Henry M.
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The Crime of the Century; Or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin
Hunt, Henry M.
Cronin, Patrick Henry, 1846-1889; Trials (Assassination) -- Illinois -- Chicago
entire flat, and the man said he would see Mr. Marshall concerning
it. Next day, the 19th, the man appeared again at the office, and
Throckmorton saw Mr. Marshall, who would not rent two rooms and
said he would have to take the entire flat. The fellow said all
right, and paid them $40 for the top flat, which, as you will
remember, was in the neighborhood of Dr. Cronin's office, just
opposite the Chicago Opera House building. You will further
remember that Throckmorton testified that the man pulled the money
out of his pocket in a careless way and paid $40. I don't know
whether he understood why he wanted the front rooms at that time,
but he paid a month's rent and signed a lease. Mr. Marshall
corroborates that statement."
THE PURCHASE OF THE FURNITURE.
"On the same day this man, J. B. Simonds, appeared at Revell's
store. Now, it does not matter whether we have shown that he was a
member of Camp 20 or any thing about it. It does not matter whether
we know who he is, but it is part of the means used in this case,
and for that reason it was admitted in evidence. He said to
Hatfield, the salesman, that he wanted some of the cheapest
furniture he could get. He was taken to the department where the
cheapest furniture is kept. He was quick and firm in his
selections. When he was shown a cheap bedstead he said, 'That is
all right; I will take that.' When he was showed cheap chairs, he
said, 'I will take them.' When Hatfield showed him other pieces of
furniture, he said promptly, 'I will take them.' Then he said he
wanted a cheap trunk, the largest in the store. They went to the
trunk department and they picked out a packing trunk of the largest
size. He said he wanted a common valise and a strap for the trunk.
These articles were all produced and he went away. That must have
been before the signing of the lease for the flat, because he comes
back the next day and tells them to deliver the goods. He picked
out the commonest furniture, stating that it was only for
temporary use. The next day he went back and paid for the furniture
and it was moved to 176 Clark street.
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