Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-16
MRS. MAVERICKS CASE.
1t Is Discussed in the House Of Lords
Important Evidence In Her Favor.

A London special cable to the Philadelphia
Times says that the Maybrick case found its
way into the house of lords yesterday and
rufaed the temper Of the lord chancellor to an
extent absolutely dangerous to his health. In
language mild and choice Lord Fitzgerald
asked if during the coming recess the question
Of constituting an effective court Of appeal in
criminal cases would be considered, and if it
were deemed expedient would measures to
effect such an object be presented
The face of the lord chancellor became COW
cred with hue that betokened the rapid ap-
proach Of apoplexy. He could only imper-
fectly express his regret, he said, that such a
question should be raised. 1t was matter he
preferred not to discuss at such time.
THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC OPINION.
Lord Churchill cody stated that it was i'm
possible to obtain attention to the necessity of
any particular reform except when the public
mind was excited on the subject. He trusted
the matter would be seriously considered by
the government at the coming recess. as there
was undoubtedly widespread feeling that
such tribunal would give additional security
against injustice and against such agi-
tation as the suspicion of injustice
tlce created. The Importance of the remarks
made by Lord Cross lies in the fact that he has
been home secretary, though the little he did
say was Of such an extraordinary character as to
deserve attention if he had never occupied such
position. Having said that he would be pres
ent to express his ideas at the proper time he
added: Il am not quite snre that with the ex-
listing state OF things criminals do not gain an
advantage rather than lose one by want of
criminal appeal"
Unfortunately he failed to explain what
criminals could possibly lose by such a change
for the better in their behalf After Lord
Cross had spoken the matter was dropped.
THE LANCET UPHoLDs THE VERDICT.
Tomorrow's Lancet, after thorough review
Of the medical testimony. will say: I'VE can
have no desire that the royal. prerogative of
mercy should not be exercised in this case. but
as a duty to the living relatives Of the deceased,
to painstaking, fearless and honest Jury and
to one Of the greatest ornaments of the English
bench. we sOlemnly assert as our unbiased
opinion that the verdict arrived at in Mrs. May
bricks trial was warranted by the evidence"
IMPORTANT EVIDENCES FOR MRS. MAVERICK.
The lawyers in New York city of Mrs. May
brick, under sentence Of death in Liverpool for
poisoning her husband, yesterday received i'm
portant evidence in favor of their client. The
attorneys are Roe 4 Macklin.
Alfred Monck. lawyer of Montreal. sends a
letter to the firm stating that Mrs. Yapp, an
swering the description Of the Mrs. Yapp who
was the chief witness against Mrs. Maybrick
Hdu 10 ledNt MOntreal aSOut tnree years ago to
escape the possibility OF being indicted for per-
jury. At that time man named Melvin Smith
brought an action against his wife for separa-
ton. Mrs. Yapp was the chief witness for
Smith and gave very damaging evidence
against the wife. 1t was shown, however, that
the woman Yapp and another woman had, with
Smiths I'd plotted deep conspiracy to blacken
Mrs. SmiS character. The plot failed, how
ever. Mrs Yapp fled the country Immediately
thereafter.
Dudley NJ. Holman, managing editor of the
Portland (Me.) Euening Express, also sends
letter stating that Mrs. Maybrick once lived in
Portland, where she was highly respected He
asks the advice Of the lawyers regarding the
propriety Of getting petition signed by
leading citizens Of Portland and forwarding
questing him to interest himself in the case.
The lawyers wrote reply in approval of the
idea.
APaEJUDIcEp CHARGE
well-known lawyer, who arrived in New
York yesterday and who was present during
Judge Stephens charge to the jury, was seen
at Roe Macklins Office. He does not wish
his name published. While in England he
gave the Maybrick case careful study. 81
cred, ," said he, by judge in my many years.
experience at the bar. Mrs. Maybrick's law
yers could not get in word edgewise. When
they endeavoredt to curb the judge in his charge
they got snubbed for their pains. Ali the peo-
pie in England are opposed to the conviction
except the judge. do not think the home
secretary will allow the woman to be executed
called to see her after the conviction and she
presented pitiful sight. She exclaimed: L
did not do it; did not do it. My folly admit.
was led astray by man who had an unnatu-
raj influence over me. That was my only sin.
l would sooner have lost my life than hurt one
hair OF my husbands head"
Aessrs. Roe Macklin, the lawyers, will for
ward the evidence they have to Secretary
Blaine at once