The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-16
THE TELLNER MURDER CASE.


ScDDEN ILLNESS or THB DETECTIVE IN CHARGE
RADsKTs CONDUCT ON THE RoUTR-HIs sTAsE-
MENTs AT THE Por.IcE HEADQUARTERS, ETC.
Young Radski, The alleged murderer OF Sigisnund
Felner who was arrested in St. Louis about two weeks
ago. reached this city yesterday afternoon in custody
OF detective Farley rcu'e for Freehold, N j.. tho
Grand Jury OF Monmouth connty having indicted him
for the alleged crime. He conveyed to tho police
headquarters and locked up, the above officer could
proceed no further, owing TO his ssaerngs from the
elects OF stroke of palsy, and had to be conveyed
homo after delivering his prisoner, feeble
dtion. was the ,atcuon Of the Jersey authorities 20
have despatched of their officers to bring on
Radsk but. owing 20 somc unaccountable reason Dis
trict Attorney AcLeon advised with superintendent
Kennedy whea IL was agreed 20 despatch OF the
New York detectives. Accordingly, Mr.. Farley, having
obtained the necessary papers, departed week
ago last Tuesday for 81. Louis Soon after his
arrival in that city he taken suddenly
down rom the effects Of stroke Of palsy ana had TO be
attended by three physicians Every thing was done to
rclieve mis- suferngs tho Chief Of Police Mr. Cuszins,
and his lady, rendering him every ASSISTANCE and to
whom Mr.. Farley acknowledges himself under many OBJ
gatons. After lapse Of four days Mr. Farley recovered
sufficiently he thou.ht to be able to return with his
prisoner, although was the wish or Chief Cuszns
allow Of his 10 accompany hra tie accordingly,
Tuesday afternoon, left with his prisoner. but had
been his journey but short distance whom he was
again attacked Radski, however, assured tho ofcer
that he give himself uncasiness about him, and
until their arrival in this city Radsk did rythng
in his power to assist the officer IN reaching New York
In fact, nA1 be said that Radk brought tho officer
To New York in place Of himself being brought on. lie
was Immediately taken to the Police he ,dquarters,
which n Place ne reached about iOuf o SclocS,
| goant Young detective Farley as soon as he was re-
lived CT his prisoner. became SO exhausted that he
bad to be conveyed home and was, last accounts,
| charge Of the department ply sican
our reporter during the evening had an interview with
tho pisoner who seemed very willing to converse about
tho matter and answered any questions put him lie
was dressed very neatlyhack coat, light pants and
cloth cap. He is apparently about i've feet two
inches IN height, rather dark complexion curly hair,
and mousache. lie speaks very ne English, and sioty
| denies having committed the murder. lie gave a long
| statement in regard his connection with Felner;
about the published in the HERALD about
week ago, from the st. Louis Rpmiicdn The following
are additional facts gained frcm the prisoner by
| our reporter and detective lnsenburyy whom, u
viii be remembered, was 80 close On tho track Of
whom no doubt the ares, Of Rads4i is due
| Detective Eusenbury questioned him respecting the
several places he visited IN Philadelphia Baltimore and
StIouis and Radski lodged them be and
said that time officer Dusenblry could not have
been live minutes behind him, for he cogld have
hardly went OFT Of saloon in ST. Louis when the officer
entered In regard TO the marder he stated that he had
been but three days acquainted with Feilner He was
going up Broadway one afternoon pedding carpet bags
when in 'front.' Of the Prescott House. Felner stop Ell
him and asked him for light from his segar; at The
time spoke TO Felner in English, but Fell
nor could under stand. he (RadskD told him in Ger
man what the wanted Eel ner and he then got in
c,nversat about the place Of their nativity, when
told him he was well &C uaDtcd az that place,
and mentioned several names Raiski was &C
quaintcd with. The two soon became very init
mate. The prisoner then said he wished me
to look to house over the way, and see when lady
did SO and received dollar for my trouble
in the evening went home and mentioned The matter
my friends The next day took my stand in Broadway
near Atlantic ferry Feilncr came along IN company
with the young lady whom the day previous. He
called and asked me TO go with him and the lady TO
in that city and took supper; after which Fencr went
Il me with the LADY, and also went home Next day
was standing at my old place on Broadway, and ieIner
came up in great hurry, and told mo excedly
that he had his lady that morning. and that he bad
lett her without telling her where he going; that he
intended 10 drown himscf dissnaded him from doing
So, and inquired what the matter. He told he
would inform me il would accompany him TO Brooklyn
as he did like be New York. He said that
he had stopped with the lady with whom had him.
ght and found afterwards, the
Pres oft ito so lie further told me he had made pre-
scais 10 this young lady in regal style in money
well jewels. Ho now. for the first time, gave
me his name-Sigislnund Felincr-tellng me that he
came TO America on account Of qliarres With his
He SAID thai he went home day and found his
brothonlaw ling connection with his wife, that he
from that moment resolved 10 leave the country that
he obtained all the money lac could and absconded with
q large amount lie did rot say how much but said
that he vefy wealthy. He at timcs he SAID felt
great alarmed about beng seized board the vessel
and time threw a large amount 0l money down
the water closet board the vessel that previous to
his leaving he converted his property money and
diamonds. asked him what man no had spoken with
on Broadway the day preyiouss Hetold me il was an
agent at the Custom House, who had accommodated him
in relation 10 his diamonds. As we approached the
Feiiner stopped, and requested me to go back 10
the Prescott House and Inquire whether stranger had
arrived that morning from the old country. |
did so, and came back 10 him and told him no
stranger had arrived Then VIC both went back
TO tho Prescott House and took supper there
After supper h invited me 10 with lin visit TO
the sister Of the young lady who lived in sraet in
New York Chatham; we went there: both sisters
were at home He offered 10 make present OF a |
watch and chain, which he had given the young sdy
for safe Keeping We returned 70 the Prescott HorGe
and took dicront for the night. His fears uf
being seen in New York caused by his apprchen.
sion Of being pursued by his own wiies brother Next
leave the hotel lie paid his bill and we went 70
Br oklyn he taking his trunk along with him. We took
dinner after which he opened his trunk, changed his
clothes and he showed some spectacles lie had and
asked me # would Ike to have them. lie u,ado me |
present OF breaspln Towards evening went over
to New York the sisters. On the way Fslncr
and bought some gentlemen furnishing goods.
Iener pur chased some shirts and asked wanted
some shrts or drawers he articles Tor bo:h
Of As we had previously agreed 10 take trip TO
Chicago the following day, taking out bis pocket
being sufficient he handed Them go note. This they
refused accept and the banks closed nc then
asked pay Tor them and he would pay back
tho following morning. did so and lott the store.
We then took a carriage and won't up To the ladies'
house The sisters were not at home, but we remained
till they came During his conversation with the young
lady (Albertua rlain), felncr commenced weeping.
shortly after ten o'clock that night Fellner and took
carriage and went down TO the Brooklyn ferry Tho |
boat was not in and we had TO wait. Fell. |
ner seemed to be very much excited. When
the boat went aboard, | going i-lo |
The cabin and Fclncr stayn outside He talked 10
himself IN English, and the only words could under.
stand were, al shall not be long, lie came into |
tie cabin where ! was, aud handed me his cane ana |
the at started went out again, remaining in the
cabin Before the boat landed the Brooklyn sido
locked round tor him, but could not him called
his name loudly but could get no answer. ran into |
Atlantic and called his Damo again. inquired of
a ferry master Who was present Inc had seen |
a swelug Feners description 80 out, and he said no.
Thea, thinking that perhaps he had taken carriage,
ran as quickly possible to our house, but he
there told my landlord everything that had happened
MY landlord said he believed lie had drowned himself
Dor my part thought before The boat started he mad
Jumped back aud gone to New York the purpose Il |
seeing the girls. Ihe next day remained at home
The following day tho facts az TO his body being found
appeared the papers. ! then won't Immediately
over TO see Miss AbeftiEa She and her sister
were astonis coming early in the morn
Inc ,yaa arconuapie Cd by Mrs spcucer 1 told Alh.r