New-York tribune., 1893-12-27
MRS. FOY HARD PUSHED.
A SHARP CROSS MINATION.
DAMAGING ADMISSIONS FORCED FROM HER
by COUGHlLN'S COUNSEL.

TRIAL. TO TELL HER STORY TO THE STATES
ATTORNEY UNLESS SHE GOT A "REWAKD'
FROM THE DEFENCE-rHE wCMAN's EX-
PLANATIoN-sHE RECEIVED GIFTS
FROM MRS. CoNKLlN- -oUARRELs
OF THE LAWYERS.
Chicago, Dec. 2s-This was a day Of sensational
developments and incidents in the trial Of Daniel
Coughlin The prisoner was self-possessed ana ap'
parently Indifferent 10 II all. but the lawyers on
both sides and Mrs. Andrew FOy became nerVousy
excited. Outbreaks among the lawyers were nl'
merous. and recriminations were INDUCED in and
as bitterly resented The defence succeeded, in q
sensational climax TO the cross-eXaminaton Of Mrs
Foy In presenting her to the jury in far less IA
vorabe light than that In which she appeared when
she left the witness stand last week. She admitted
receiving money and substantial presents OF coth-
ing. turkeys and carpet from Mrs. T. 7. Conklin
since she became acquainted with the latter late
last year.
Some letters which Mrs Foy admitted had been
written by her to W. :. Forrest. leading counsei
for the defence at the first trial. showed that the
star" witness for the prosecution as Mr. WING
cat4a her. had not been actuated solely by a love
of iustice and a desire 10 undo a great wrong in
remaining silent while the first trial was in prog
ress The best that could be said for her. judg-
ing from these compromising letters, was that she
wanted her husband to stop drinking ana mend
his ways, ana DeleNcl tNdt NOuSIliil anu tlt law
yefs could bring about a change. Her letters con-
tained threats of going the States Attor-
ney' unless she got some reward for all l have
suffered" Her sufferings were not dwelt upon
much when she was examined by the prosecution.
Stii the woman's nerve and sclfpossession never
deserted her.
After recovering from the shock and surprise in
cident to the quick plays made by the defence with
their trump cards. Mrs. Foy turned upon Nh
Wing and practically cross-examined him in re-
gard to the conversation which took place in For
rests office between them. The lawyer diG not eX-
pect to be placed in such position but the Wit
ness at that time was in the hands of the prose-
cution again. The best point she made for the
State was TO bring the fact. not denied by AiS
Wing that he and Forrest told the woman to 60
home and give her husband further trial or pro-
baton Of six months which she did. The attorneys
for the prosecution say they are satisfied with the
ending Of Mrs. Foys cross-examinaton. and the
defendants lawyers said the woman's story would
be rendered worthless when all their impeachinS
testimony should have been heard
Ex-Judge Wing to-day took up the examination
Of Mrs. Foy at the point where she swore to Martin
Burke passing her house on the night or May =
while She her husband and several other persons
were sitting on the front steps. Foy followed Burke
and entered into conversation with him. The de-
fence obtained from the willing witness the names
and addresses of ali the Irshmen who were sitting
the steps OF the Foy house that night besides
Foy himself The defence intends to make witnesses
out of any of these men who will swear contrary
to Mrs Foy's testimony.
Early in the session Mr.. Wing trpped the wit
ness and confused her for the first time She testi-
fed last week. although not in answer To d ques-
ton. that her husband and Coughlin never
closed door of the secret conference room in the
Foy house after the night OF the murder. This
morning she said that the door was closed after
her on the night of May 10. when her husband
and Coughlin were talking In low tones In the
front room. After May 1. she said, Foy and Cough
lin always talking about finding the body
when they met at her house.
Now, l will ask you what promises have been
made you by the prosecution for testlfying in this
case. Mrs Foy?" said Mr. Wing.
Il swear before God and man that they have
promised me nothing If drop dead this minute
Q.-Have you not been living with Andrew Foy as
your husband since you came into TINS, court 20
testify? Al have not seen my husband TINS
week
within the last week? Ayes
In correcting herself suddenly the witness ex-
claimed In an excited manner mo, no. never!
You can't catch me that way
Q.-Didn't you occupy the same sleeping apart
AmYes bui he didn come home until morning
Q.-Why didn't you appear in court at the hrst
trial TO testify for the prosecution? Al was sick.
sensational incident here interrupted the ex-
animation Mrs Foy was being questioned about
money inducements. and waited TO give her an
swer In way not acceptable to the defence.
Let her answer" said Mr.. Bottum. and stimuli
taneousy came the words. Let hear her an
swer," from the centre Of the newspaper workers.
The speaker was John Dewey. head of the Cronin
Prosecution Committee and well-knOwn Igurc III
Irish Nationalist affairs. -
Mr. Donohue protested, and Judge Tnthill mildly
that as a newspaper man and member Of the
Cronn Committee. Dewey had as much right 10 be
Then came the biggest play Of the defence. There
were shown Mrs. Foy three letters. which she
nk ..xra z'cn1 \
the close Of her examination Mr. Wing put
Them Ss letters ii svdS1Ss Msre SPa to
who was leading counsel for C9ughIin, EE Burke |
wrtsD al t at ime the the ' appea for
trial was being heard before the Supreme Court |
Mrs. Foy wrote in the first letter:
Il am going to make sworn statement unless
/ get some reward" She, also declared that she
husband came home the morning OF May . he I
sad in ansMer rsers to h 6sT , question have been
The second letter TO Forres, was more menacing
and aimed at coushlin She wrote @ I 81 am going going
Tell Dan know all about his visits 10 my home;
May KNOW Nv AZ hSsband d tod me- Tell couehn for
me that have also suered ana NJ must haze my
am going to the States Attorney"
The thrd letter unsigned was about arranging ring
swyers Sw % answers were sent through a daily paper
Then the defense rssassd the Min F5v wore that
when she visited Forrest at his ONCE Mr. Wing was
ssa P ss aed M wns aa s
mid 10 her: I'VE didn't get much money ourselves"
Mrs Foy directed her testimony at the senior I
awyer for Coughlin, and placed him in a peculiar ,
position
Mr. Bottum wanted Mr.. Wing 10 take the stand /
n the proper time Mrs Foy anxious to make Z
he Jury believe that she was actuated by love for
Ter husband in wanting IN axe deal with the !
ytate or the defence and that his reformation /
vas her only desire IN life. 'If you don't change /
ny husband. I viii make public statement" were /
ne words she swore she addr ,ssed TO Forrest and
Wing in the formers office She sNore that she /
old them very near almost the same story she
ave in court when she visit u Forests Office.
THAT Is not true" exclaimed Wing.
do you EXPECT 10 get divorce, Mrs. Foy?'
sked Mr. Wing. knowing what her answer
would he.
We Catholics never get divorced" she answered.
You want 10 accuse him OF murder and get rid
4 him that way?'
TT Is an outrageous accusation shouted Mr.. Bot
um
''That Is all Mrs. Foy." rejoined Mr.. Wing and
he most sensational chapter In the history OF the
econd trial OF Daniel Coughlin was closed.