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The evening world., 1893-10-25
MRS.. FITZGERALD At THE BAR.
She Pleads Not Guilty Of Murder
ing Mr.. PearsalL
Much Improved in looks Since Her
Incarceration.

Mrs. Catherine NJ. Fitzgerald. wife of
In the office of the Corporation Counsel.
and sister of Inspector William Nc
L%aughlin. was taken from the Tombs to
the Court Of General Sessions to-day TO
plead to the charge of murder in the
first degree.
Mrs. Fitzgerald on the afternoon Of
Oct. 2 called at the house OF Policeman
James Pearsall. of the East Eighty
eighth street squad. at 5l5 East Eighty
sixth street Mrs. Pearsall vas coming
down the stairs when Mrs. Fitzgerald
took II revolver from her satchel and
fired four shots at Mrs. Pearsall.
Only one shot took effect; 1t struck
Mrs. Pearsall in the neck. cutting
through the jugular vein. She died in a
few minutes.
Mrs. Fitzgerald gave herself up at the
~Eignty-eigntn street police station, The
crime was actuated by jealousy, as she
believed Mrs. Pearsall had stolen away
the affections OF her (Mrs. F~itzgerald's)
husband.
The murderess was brought from the
Tumbs by Deputy Sheriff Brown this
morning. They rode to the brown-stone
court-house in "A Centre street car, and
the woman was taken to, one Of the
vacant rooms on the second floor. where
she was to be arraigned in Part l.. be-
fore Judge MARITIME.
At Ills Clerk Hall called:
Catherine NJ. Fitzgerald to the bar"
witnesses. jurors. lawyers and friends
of prisoners In the courtroom. but
every face turned eXpectantly as the
outer door Of the court chamber swung
omen and thArn .ntAraI a Tnn,n Glad L.,
n black gown, trimmed with black satin
ribbons.
She was a stately woman She wore
n long black shoulder cape. and a sim
Pile black hat. with "A veil OF wide mesh
over a wan, sad face, which had i'm
proved much since her arrest.
Mrs; Fitzgerald advanced with pain
ful siowness down the AISLE between
the staring faces of 200 people to the
rail before Clerk Halls desk.
James W, M~cLanshlin. her cousin. and
unsupported before the bar, her face be-
tpkeninG no emotion as Clerk Hall said:
Catherine, NJ. Fitzgerald, you have
been indicted for murder In the first de-
line ~Ielrsall. What have YOU now to
sl%? Do You Plead guilty or not
There was no movement of the muscles
of the woman's face. She stood like one
IN u dream and as If she saw nothing,
heard nothing,
ltpIle whispered To tnelr neighbOrS:
shes much prettier than l supposed"
or 'Th" picture Of her made her out a
square-iawed, ugly-looking woman"
Indeed. there was hal much change
set expression had disappeared. and she
was almost "A handsome matron as she
listened to the 'hargc.
% course. her counsel entered the plea
Of not guilty made obligatory by the
statute, but the woman stood still till
n" Sh"rir's deputy touched her arm.
Then she turned and followed him me-
chemically out of the chamber. She was
taken back to the Tomhs Immediately.
81" WI probably be tried next month.
Neither her brother, INSPECTOR Nc
Iaughlin. nor her husband nor the four
little children OF her home, 2jlO Eighth
avenue, were in court.
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TAILOR o JAILED.
he Refused to Pay Miss Rosters
e1O, 900 Judgment.

LONG ISLAND CITY, L. l.. Oct. 25.-
Edward Kronn, a tailor, Of Jackson ave-
nue., this city, has been lodged In the
Queens County Jail. and 1t is uncertain
when he will regain his freedom.
About two months ago Miss Fannie NJ.
Roster had Kronn arrested, and accused
him OF being the fathe OF her child.
She alleged that he made low to her
and promised to marry her. but deserted
her, This charge was not sustained
against Kronn.
Subsequently Miss Roster brought suit
In the Supreme Court against Kronn to
recover 10000 damages for breach of
promise OF marriage. This suit was de-
cided in her favor.
The Judgment was placed in the hands
of Sheriff Norton for execution, and
when he went to Tailor Kronn last even
mig to collect the amount OF the judg-
ment Kronn insisted that he was a poor
man and could not pay the Judgment.
The Sheriff was armed with an order of
arrest and took Tailor Kronn to the
Queens County Jail n locked him up.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
He AFTER GUNS?
Admiral Maturity, of Brazil, in
Town Only for a Day.
Left Suddenly, Not Saying Where
He Was Going.
Nothing Known Hero About His
Mysterious Mission.

Admiral Maturity. the Brazilian Worlds
Fair Commissioner. has left the city
after a stay of only tw%enty-four hours.
His mission and present whereabouts
seem to be shrouded In mystery.
Nobady seems to know whether he was
here as an agent of the Brazilian Gov
the $500, 900 worth Of arms and munitions
purchased Of the Hotchkiss Gun Com
pany, or on a pleasure trip or business
Of a personal nature.
AT the Hotel Brunswick 1t was said
that Admiral Mauritz mad left there
with his baggage last night, but that
they expected him to return. as he had
he has gone the hotel people do not
know.
The Brazilian Consul General. Senior
He was not at his office this morning,
but, his secretary said that he knew
nothing about Admiral Mauritz's pres
ence in the city and tina he had not
At the office of Charles r. Flint & Co..
who made the purchase from the Hotch.
kiss Gun Company, an Evening World'
had returned from Chicago, but that he
was not in. Mr.. De Buys, manager of
the foreign department. seemed to be
somewhat surprised when told that, Ad-
He said that he knew Of him. but did
not know anything about his mission.
He had not called there regarding the
purchase OF arms.
Charles r. Flint was seen at the
ONCE of the United tSates Rubber Com
pany, at So Reade street. He said that
ne knew nothing regarding Admiral
Maurity's visit here.
DR.. Bassinlio Barauna. Of IA Brooklyn
avenue. Brooklyn, commercian agent
for Brazil. says that his Government has
not communicated with him regarding
the purchase of arms.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
KILLED A BURGLAR.
His Pal Wounded and Caught BY
a Citizens Posse.
Both Robbers Supposed to Belong
10 the Raritan "Whyo Gang"
P~ottersviile. N. j., Residents Organs
ize . Vigilance Conm,ttea.

SOMERVILLE, N. j., Oct. 25.-Bur.
glars broke into the store of Doc RAM
sey, at Pottersville, Monday night, and
stole goods which they secreted somo
distance away from the store.
A party of citizens discovered the
place wher the goods had been hidden
and decided to watch for the return Of
the thieves.
The citizens organized themselves into
armed squads, and the place was watch
ed constantly.
Last night two of the thieves returned
for the stolen property and the citizens
at once opened fire on them.
One OF the robbers was shot dead. his
body being riddled with bullets. His
companion was wounded in the head
and leg and was mad a prisoner. The
extent of his injuries are not yet known.
The dead burglars name has not yet
been learned.
1t is supposed that the two men be-
long to the Whyo gang which has ten.
rorized the residents of Somerset County
by their depredations. The gang has III
headquarters at Raritan.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
ACCUSES READING RECEIVERS.
Lawyer Rice Say They Have Grossly
Mism anaged Affairs.

Lawyer Isaac l.. Rice this afternoon
disclosed what took place at n secret
meeting of the holders of Reading Rail-
road securities. held at the Windsor
Hotel last night.
~ presented" said he, "a bill OF COM
plant which / had carefully drawn. con-
tanning seventy-ive counts against the
receivers OF Reading.
at was the unanimous opinion OF the
meeting that this should form the basis
for an application. to be made to the
Circuit Court for the removal Of the re-
ceivers.
The complaint charges. among other
things, gross mismanagement of the
affairs Of the company; that the profit
able business that should come to Read
ing is diverted to other roads in which
the Reading officials are interested, and
that efforts are now being made to get
Reading int what is called on Wall
street the --latest coal DEAL
Now" continued Mr.. Rice. Reading
is all right II the honest holders of its
securities administer its affairs.
THE Company has been robbed for
years. There will be a revolution in the
management II we succeed In having
the receivers removed"
The evening world., 1893-10-25
TO-DAY'S SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. PuRh INDUCES in an Grafton
Against Repeal.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-The Senate
met at II A. NJ. and proceeded to bust
ness without a preliminary call to obtain
a quorum.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. PETER
Top., Kan.) directing the Judiciary
Committee to investigate the question
whether the repeal OF the Bland-All!son
act by the Sherman act did not leave
the law &c. the free coinage of silver in
full force. 1t was referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
The House joint resolution rendering
the acknowledgements of the Govern
ment and the people Of the United
States to foreign governments which
participated in the Chicago Exposition
was reported by Mr.. Sherman Rep,
Ohio from the Committee on Foreign
Rotations, but went over without ac-
ticn on objection by Mr.. Hoar Rep..
Mass.), that the mode proposed was not
sufficiently respectful or suitable.
The Silver Purchase Repeal bill was
taken W. and the Senate was ad-
dressed lin opposition to the bilD by Mr.
Pugh Dem,, Ala,).
The evening world., 1893-10-25
CANDID BANKER JACOLUCC|.
He Played Poker and the Races
and Trusted Bad Men.
Now Ho Threatens to Expose Tam
many Politicians.

The failure OF G. Jacolucci, of the
Banco del Popolo. at Il Thompson street,
with a branch office at 59i Morris ave-
in Naples. has brought to light a rather
peculiar state of affairs.
Banker J%acolucci has been besieged
for several months past by angry GUS
toners, who are clamoring for a re-
turn of money intrusted to him to be
sent to relations in Italy.
Jacolucci admitted his inability to pay,
but asked for a little more time to ad-
just his affairs.
Finally becoming convinced that they
had little nance for their money unless
che aid of tho law was invoked several
OF Jacolucci's customers placed the mat
ter in the hands of lawyer Henry NJ.
Heymann, Of Temple Court.
a little pressure brought to bear upon
the banker drew from him the confess
sion that his financial ANTIQUITIES were
partly due to losses at the poker table
and the race tracks.
Laco.ucci VINO lives with his young
to-day at his home by an Evening
World" reporter. He is a young man
of good appearance. win an air Of the
utmost candor when speaking OF his
roubles.
Il am free to confess" he said, that
! have been played for-what you call
it?-a sucker Yes, ! played noker like
a gentleman and lost. l also loaned
$,SUO to people who | thought We're
my friends, but who proved to be scoun-
drels and blood suckers. Moreover.
they are men VINO stand well in Tam
many political circles.
Il can prove that ! was cheated out
OF I.l75 by means of marked cards in
the hands OF these same Tammany poll
ticians. The marked deck Is now In
the possession OF Il very good friend of
mine. | am only waiting to see whether
or not these people VIII come to the
front and help me out of my present
difficulty. II they do not, ! shall max
n clean breast OF the whole matter. and
when the. festivities begin some very
good people will dance with me-"
Mr.. Jacolucci says that he YOU not
be In his present strait had he not been
deceived by his brother-in-law. Pietro
Belisi, who has been acting as his cor
responding agent in Naples. He, ac-
cording to Jacoluccl, has failed to send
back receipts for money sent him from
New York. Jaco.ucci announces his de-
termination to stay right here and see
the thing out. He says that he has
property in Italy double the value OF
his liabilities, which he places at only
$500,
Lawyer Heymann has most of these
claims in his possession and threatens
to put the screws OF the banke unless
he diSposes of some OF that Italian
property AID make good his promises
TO pay up.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
SECOR FEARS FOR HIS LIFE.
John Simpson Arrested for Threaten
lag His Wifo's Lover.

John Simpson. the boss plumber, of
Sixty-ninth street and Western Boule-
ward, who procured a divorce from his
wife yesterday on the testimony OF
Theodore F. Secor. was arrested n ar
raigned in the Tombs Court this MORN
ing, charged with blackmail and threat
ening to kill Secor.
After the trial yesterday both men
entered a saloon. While drinking 1t IL
alleged that Simpson demanded 1900
from Secor, who was the CO.
respondent. to pay the cost of the trial.
IL the amount was not forthcoming he
threatened to blow the head of his wit
ness. Secor did not have the money
then, but promised to hand the amount
over this morning at Lawyer McClay's
office. 102 Chambers street.
on leaving the saloon Secor hurried to
Police Headquarters n told of the
threat. He was badly frightened, and
wanted police protection. He was di-
rccted to the T6mbs Court, and there n
warrant was obtained for simpsons ar
rest.
When Simpson appeared at the Cham
bcrs street Office this morning he was
taken into custody. In the Tombs Court
Lawyer McAdam had the hearing ad-
tourned until tomorrow.
The officer who made the arrest said
that Simpson threatened to I'VE Secor's
life yet. Mr.. McAdam says that Siinp-
son has been driven nearly insane by his
wife's. periidy. Simpson was held in
81, 900 bail.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
A NUMEROUS NEGRO BURGLAR.
Captured After Assaultip9 TIVE
Women with Q SlunRshok

HARTFORD. Conn.,. Oct. ga muy.
assault was committed early
this morning by d negro burglar on Mise
Juliet Niles, a niece Of the late John n.
Niles. at one time Postmaster-General
of the United States. and her friend.
Miss Annie Ennis, who is visiting her.
Miss Niles lives on the Windsor road.
one mile this side of Poquonock, in the
town Of Windsor, about seven miles
from this city.
Miss Niles, her friend INT a servant
Girl. Alice Daily. were alone in the house
last night. At 1890 Miss Niles was
Gv akened by a man in her room, and
began to scream. She was dealt several
on The head, and was badly cut
on the head and face.
Miss Ennis ran into her friends
only to be met by the burglar, who
struck her over the right eye and dealt
her some terrible blows about the body.
Miss Ennis ran out of the ROOM, locked
herself in a front room and throwing
up the window screamed for help.
The burglar, frightened by the noise,
ran downstairs just as ~neighbors came
running to the house, and escaped Tor
the time. but was captured later.
The burglar - six feet tall. He gave,
the name of John Tyler, and said he
belonged in Pennsylvania. In his pocket
was found u slung-shot with fresh blood
on II.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
REPEAL NOT The END.
Silver Champions Will Take Up
the Fight on New Grounds
Mr.. Hill Doesn't Expect the Main
Vote Until Monday.
PETERS Amendment Is the First
to BE Disposed or

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-The calm
hat followed the break of yesterday
was apparent in the Senate to-day, for
that body began It's work in a listless
fashion. and there was no effort to as
certain whether n quorum was present
n not.
The silver men have settled down to the
inevitable that confronts them, repeating
the assertions made by them yesterday
that they will throw no obstacle in the
way of a vote.
which will result the unconditional
repeal of the puX/haslng clause of the
Sherman act, WI not be the final gun
In the long fight that has been made for
silver.
They assert with more or less OF en-
phasls that before this Congress has adj
journed there will be under considera-
ton various measures looking to a re-
vision Of the inancia system OF the
United States and the restoration of sill
yer to h they term its proper place
as a money of the country.
The programme of the repealers from
this time on viii be to wait for the sill
yer men who nave speeches under way
to end them. and ample time will be
given for that purpose. Senator Jones
has already said that he expects to
finish his with one more instalment, and
Senator Teller Is ready at any time to
conclude his remarks.
Mr.. Stewart, who Is repor' ID to have n
half-dozen speeches In reserve, has one
that he particularly desires to deliver,
! and n NAV hn fhnt he u,tn haze 81. 49,
portunity before the final vote Is taken.
Senator Hill said this morning tina he
thought 1t likely a-vote would be had
ron one or more OF the amendments to-
morrow, but he did not hin the main
proposition would receive the attention
OF the nat before Monday.
Mr.. Mcpherson was inclined to think
the vote on the Voorhees, bill would
come this week, and this view of the
situation is shared by Mr.. Voorhees,,
who Is inclined to think that the amend
ments will be before the Senate by Fri
day.
When the pending questions finally
come up for acton. the first amendment
to be voted on Is Mr.. Perfcr's. This
was offered Oct. II. and is as follows:
That any owner OF gold bullion or silver bullion
In condition bt for coinage. ard of tho coin
value OF $50 or more, may deliver that came ct
any mint to the proper officers thereof. and II
shall be formed into coins for the benefit OF the
d~epcsitor In the manner provided by tho act
Of Congress approved Jan. IS. 1897. and In all
respects according to tn" provisions OF said
act, all Of which provisions. 70 far as the same
are or may be applicable hereto. arc hereby re-
vived and re-enacted. except that the Inscriptions
| and devices NJ rnipa ~ 1.-Two denomination. -.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
FOR GREATER NEW YORK.
A Committee Appointed to Draw Up
q New CONSOLIDATION Bill.

The Municipal Consolidation Committee
Of New York met at 2li Broadway
this morning to appoint n committee
to draw up another bill for the con-
s%olidation of New York and Brooklyn
to be presented to the next meeting OF
the Legislature.
The following named members OF the
New York Committee were present:
Andrew II. Greene. President; Calvert
Naux, Albert Henshall and Edward
T.. Linton. Edward G.. Grave repre-
sented Brooklyn.
President Greene stated the object of
the meeting. and Mr.. az moved that
the same Committee which drafted the
bill that was defeated at Albany last
Spring again be appointed. The Com
mittec consists Of Andrew II. Greene,
James $. T. ~Stranahan II Edward
+. Linton.
Edward G.. Graves was bitter In his
denunciation Of Senators Mccarty and
McCarren, whose efforts defeated the
bin last Spring. and said that 1900
new members has been added to Brook
lyn's role during, the summer, The
meeting adjourned subject to the call
OF the chair.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
HAS NOT SALUTED MELLO.
Berlin Report of American Com.
mander's Conduct at Rio Denied.

WASHINGTON. oct. 25.-The alleged
despatch from Rio, published in a Ber-
lin paper stating that the American
naval commander had exchanged visits
and salutcs with Admiral Mello, OF the
fact.
Both Navy and State Departments
have been in pretty constant
the United States cruiser Charleston.
ard with Minister Thompson, and
though they have maintained diplomatic
secrecy HS t. tn" natur" of their adj
vices, II is absolutely certain that no
such incident as that recorded by way
of Berlin has occurred.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
TWO JAIL-BIRDS ESCAPE.
Prisoners In Long Island City Take
French Leave.

LONG ISLAND CITY, l.. l.. Oct. 25.-
The peculiar escape OF two prisoners
from the Queens County Jail was made
public this morning.
The rames of the two men for whom
Sheriff Norton's deputies are onw scour-
Ing the country. are Michael Burns and
James Kelly. who were zach serving
terms OF six months.
Sheriff Norton says ne did not learn
OF the escape until his morning and does
not know when or how the two prisoners
got out OF the jail. He is now making
an investigation.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
SELOVER COMING TO TOWN.
He Dec des that He Wont Wait for
Extrad!tion,

Chales T, Selover. one of the directors
and assistant cashier Of the Madison
Square Bank, who was arrested In
Passaic, n. j., has telegraphed to Dis
trict-Attorney Nicoll that he will como
to New York without waiting to be ex-
tradited.
Mr.. Nicoll Immediately ~telegraphed 70
the Passaic authorities TO release Selover
and allow him to come to this city.
Selover telegraphed to Mr.. Nicoll that
upon his arrival In New York he would
have q bo2dsman ready.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Held for stealing Half a cana,.soat

Thomas Sheridan was brought before Justice
Kimmerly. In Jersey city, to-day on a charge
OF stealing half Of a csnal-boat. The complaint
was made by Patrick Kelly OF 1862 Hicks street.
Brooklyn. He stated that a canal-boat. which
belonged 10 him, was wrecked in one OF the
recent storms and was blown ashore at Jersey
City. Sheri Ian. II 10 claimed. carried away half
OF the wreck. He was held for trial % the charge
Of Grand larceny.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
DANCED IN COURT.
The Next Ten Days Mary Renders
Will Spend in jan.

Mary Rondcrs, who lives in Flatbush,
was sentenced to ten days in jail in the
Gates ven Police Court, Brooklyn.
this morning, for l%ounging.
When arraigned in court she began to
dance a break down. much to the de-
light OF the spectators. Justice Con
Jolly put a stop to this and ,n-n Mary
stated that she was not l%ounging. but
was only whistling on the street when
arrested.
ON the way back to the pen she again
attempted to dance.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Tried to Drown Herself.

A Polish woman named Josephine PovoIoskie,
married. twenty-eight years OF age. Of $50 War
rem street. Jersey City. attempted to commit sui
eide at 10 o'clock this morning by Jumping into
the Norris Canal, At the head OF Morris street.
she was rescued BY q man named Rafferty, and
explanation Of her attempt at self destruction.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
BELATtD COLD WAVE.
Prophet Smith saws It Will Get Here
Tonight and To-Morrow.

At the Weather Bureau Inspector
Smith said this morning that the fun
force OF the expected cold wave had not
yet reached New York, N that tonight
and tomorrow morning would show "A
decided fall in temperature.
The weather viii probably remain
day. when Il warm wave from the North
west will reach us The temperature
fell twenty-five degrees in the lake re-
gipn last night. The weather is fair all
over the country"
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Chaplain OF the House Dying.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-New was received
this morning that the Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Had.
daway. chaplain Of the House Of Representative
was lying at the point OF death at his home In this
city. Mr., Haddawsy was only appointed chaplain
NJ the House al the beginning u the extra ses-
sion. on the transfer OF Mr.. Milburn to the Senate.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Westher Fore

Forecast for t~hirty-siE hours ending s r. NJ.
Oct, 20. For Southeastern New York. Including
Long Island. also for Connecticut and Northern
New Jersey; Fair, colder, northwesterly winds,
becoming variable.
The following record shows the changes In the
temperature during the morning hours, as indi-
Gated by the thermometer at Perry's pharmacy:
] A. M..,.59l6 A. M....5SIs A. NJ. cola ME-
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Crnwled Into tho surf.

HAMPTON, L.. l.. oct. 25-Thc mys-
terry surrounding the disappearance Of the four.
year-old son Of Frank Phillips, q member Of the
Fotunk Life Saving crew at this place, has been
solved, The little fellows body has been washed
ashore. II Is supposed that the boy. who was a
cripple, craNled on his hands and knees 10 nc
surf, and that he Was carried out by the under
tow. lie disappeared "A week ago.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Gone After the Liberty Bell.

rliiLADEIPIIA, oct, 25-Maycr stuart. a
number Of city officials ami Councils Joint Spe-
rial Committee on the Worlds Fair. left here this
morning on a special tram over the Pennsylvania
Railroad for Chicago 10 bring back the Liberty
Bell. The return i0urneI will begin Oct. u.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Lord Mayor shanks Eomeward
Bound.

Lord Mayor shanks. Of Dublin. who ia stopping
at the Holland House on his way back from the
Worlds Fair, vii start for home on the steam
ship CampAniA saturday next. He takes back
with him pleasant rscollectons Of this country.
The evening world., 1893-10-25
Found in East Biver.

An unknown man. about thirty-seven years old,
with brown hair and mustache and dressed In a
dark suit, was found drowned In the East River.
foot Of Thirty-second street, to-day. The body Was
scat to the MorsIsL