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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
HAYUARDS ILLNESSES TESTIFY.
EVIDENCE WHICH IMPLIcATEs BOTH BROTHERS
IN THE MURDER or MISS GING.

EVIDENCE WHICH lMPl'i'AlfiS bolh hhOii
IN THE MURDER or MISS GING
Mlnneapo,ls Feb. ls-Maggie Wachter, the star
witness for the defence in the Cling murder trial.
told her story this afternoon. and the true inward
ness OF Harry Hayward's defence is coming to the
surface From increasing evidence that "Adry
was in some way connected with the murder 'he
belief is gaining credence that both men were mixed
I'd in the plot. Blixts remark that Adry sald 10
him. BE sure you bring the IRON gains fresh sig
nidcance every day the case unfolds. There Is
certainty expressed in some quarters that the
State is aware OF "Adrys completely, but has prom
ised him immunity for his testimony against harry
In this case the defence Will be able to prove It's
alibi for Harry Hayward. and that it was "Adry'
who met Blixt on Kenwood Boulevard
When Miss Wachter was called TO the stand she
looked indignant. and her looks did not belle the
fact When asked as to the statement that BliAt
had accused "Adry" Hayward of being an accom-
plice and that Harry was to be accused ot the
murder she started talking at a RAPID rate In
the question she said "Blixt SAID they
would put up the job about two weeks before the
murder. and went out and picked out the spot. Tn
the day OF the murder. Blixt said 'adry' told him
to take the iron and go to the lake where they
picked out the spot. and II he wanted help frahA
would be there to help him.
She said that Biixt had given this as part OF A
statement his attorney. but that the latter had
become angry and told Blixt to say nothing more
about "Adry" After that" said Miss Wachter'
"Bxt said, J thought you waLted me 70 tei, the
truth q" Thereafter Miss Wachter testified. Blixt
did not mention Adrian Haywards name throughout
his statement. The defence holds that the story
told by this witness sustains the charge OF intmi-
dation.
When asked whether she had been ihreasnGd by
should think I had" She then told of the visit OF
Mr. Hall last Saturday The attorney had fiatteret
and threatened her. She had also been threatened
by the attorney for Bxt and. In short her life nad
been made a misery.
Edward Goodsell OF Chicago. cousin. testified TO
meeting Harry at the Grand PaCinc tncagO, No
vember ;, and N that time ne had 5000 In cash
The defence will try 10 prove by this testimony mat
HAYWARD really had the money which he claims -
have loaned Miss Cling taking the Insurance policies
"A 4 security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
PENNSYLVJNTA MINERS FNTOUBED.
SIX or THEM KILLED OUTRIGHT AND FOUR
FATALLY INJURED.

SIX or THEM KILLED OUTRIGHT AND FOUR
FATALLY INJURED.
Pottsviile Penn Feb S-By explosion Of
mine gas at 10 o'clock this morning In the West
Bear Ridge Colllery. Of the Reading coal and Iron
Company. at Mahanoy Plane. six miners were Killed
and five were burned four OF them probably
fatally. The dead Peter Groenback. OF st.
Clair; Joseph Glib- OF Crescent HiIl: Thomas
Durkin Of Glrardville; benjamin Rcaber. Of Ma
hanoy Plane Peter Kline and Anthony Myers. OF
Ashland
The first five men were probably instantly killed.
and Il was some time before their bodies were
recovered from the working. but Myers taken
out alive and died while being carried to the hos
pital The injured are: Edward Davis. OF Girard-
Vile: william Minnich and William Con. OF Ash
land; John I.amcy and William Davis. OF Mahanoy
Plane II ~ feared that the first four OF these
injured men are fatally burned. but Davis only
slightly hurt.
The origin OF the explosion Is not known. but 1t
is supposed that a naked lamp igntcd a large body
OF gas that had been let loose from a blast that
was made ir the gangway. The explosion set fire
TO the tlmbers OF what Is called the monkey air
way" cutting off the escape Of the five men killed
I'm fhe mine The six men who were taken out alive
were nearest the gangway and escaped the SUI
locating fumes Of the gas and the avalanche OF
fierce frC broke out IN the gangway, but neverthe-
less the work OF rescuing tho imprisoned men or
recovering their bodies II dead. was at once pro
cceded with a line OF hose was run into the gang
way and between and o'clock this afternoon
the dead bodies OF the five men were recovered
The fire IL the mine is stu raging hercely, and is
d. 4, Mace not easy OF access. The mine officials
hope to be able to eXtinguish the flames before
they get hold on the coal. for I'm that case the
,yould be thrown out OF work. The colliery has
capacity OF 10000 tons annually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
BROOKFTELD'S PLACE As COMMIT7EEMAN

William Brookfelds acceptance of the Office or
Commissioner OF Public Works vacated his mem
bership In the Republican County Committee Tor
the XXIst Assembly District under the provisions OF
the constitution framed by the Committee OF Thirty
and adopted last year. The District Committee met
at the Office OF General Samuel Thomas. NO. oo
Broadway. yesterday and elected samue! e. French
as Mr. Brookheld's successor. The representatives
OF the XXIst District now Samuel Thomas'
General Anson @. McCook. Henry H. E'.s'ei".
Thomas j. Gaaghan. Thomas r. We"t"or'" anu
Samuel G.. French. go, -, H.. .,.r,,
Mr. French is a lifelong Republican ana ior many nan.
wars has been a member OF the district organiza-
lion OF which he was long the secretary lie mas
heen n member of the Republican Club since 1913,
and last wear conducted the canvasses or Assembly
man Wi,ds and Assemblymau Hall Mr.. French Is
IN the coai business at NO iroauwdy, anu h'es at
No go Park-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
n LARGE SCHOONER SUNK.

ALL HER CREW BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN
DROWNED.
Philadelphia. Feb. ls.-Ths morning the masts OF
large three-Iaasted schooner discovered SLICK
ing ou. OF the sea. about eight miles of sea Isle
City. n. J. The vessel had evidently recently fouh-
dered and she must have gone down suddenly. as
all her sails set. The topsails. blown INTO
ribbons. futtered In the wind 1t Is believed .na'
the crew OF the vessel have all been drowned Inc
vessel lies In about fifteen ia homs or water, anu
In a position dangerous to coastwise steamers anu
sailing vessels. Divers Will endcavor to learn the
vessels name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
HE CUT HIS WIFE'S THROAT.
MOTHER IN THE NEXT ROOM-THE MIS-
CREANT STIII. INCAIGHT.

MOTHER IN THE NEXT RooM-THE MIS-
CREANT STILL uNcAUGHT.
Hoboken was the scene OF another brutal wife
murder yesterday. The victim Helena Spear
ling and she died at the hands Of her husband.
Christopher Spearling The weapon used was
razor and the dead woman almost had her head
cut off The couple lived at No. 22i Madson-st
spearing was an engineer. and earned good wages.
His home was comfortable. but Spearng used to
get very drunk and abused his wife She had him
arrested not long ago. and he had just completed
a three months term In the penitentiary. After
his release the couple quarreled frequently.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs Spearlng
was in the front room. Spearling and his mother,
Mrs Frances Spearling. who Is seventy-two years
Old were in the kitchen. Spearling went into the
front room, Closing the kitchen door In few
minutes he returned Mrs. Spearling the mother,
says she heard no noise. Her son put on MS nat
and went out At the foot of the stairs he met Mrs.
Sopha Behn who lives on the first floor. and told
her he had cut his wife's throat. Mrs. Behn sup
posed he was Joking but told him 1t was sorry
lest She passed into her apartments and Spearling
went out OF the house without further remark A
few minutes later old Mrs. Spearling had occasion
to go into the front room, where she was horror-
stricken at the sight of her daughter-i in-law lyng
the floor In pool or blood with her Heau "'''''
severed from her body. - .ho
An alarm was at once given and among tne
first to respond was policeman VINO was n. aceori
panied by Charles Xang. the murdered woman
brother. The latter carried ? loaded reVoI'er Nun
which he intended to shoot Spearling' ne ne sild,
Mrs Spearng forty years Old Inc COUPE
we're married in Germany eighteen years ago
They had children They came to TINS country
ken Mrs Spearlings body was removed to me
Morgue. The police have not been able TO ma
spearng but as ne was last Seen aff sba s bs has
gone either 10 Newark or Paterson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
DEATH or THE prophet ELIJAH" "

HE WAS AN ECCENTRIC PREACHER. WHO NUM-
BERED POPE PITS IN AND QUEEN VIC
TORiA AMONG HIS HEARERS.
Blackstone. Mass Feb. lS-Eljah Thayer died
Yesterday at his home at Chestnut Iiil. aged
eghty-three years. He was eccentric in religion
and other ideas. and widely known as the
Prophet Elijah having a venerable appearance
and being accustomed to ride walk through the
streets with feet and head bare preaching the Cos
pei he interpreted It, He believed I'm bodily trans
lation like Eliah's He journeyed through Europe
and Asia Minor bareheaded and barefooted. ana y
said to have gained audience With Pope Plus N
and Queen Victoria. His eccentricities frequently
got him into trouble in foreign countries, from
which the American consuls rescued him. lie was
unmarried and lived alone. but had considerable
means from which he gave freely for charity.
He was formerly shipowner in the Southern
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
QUEEN VICTORIA COMES TO LONDON.


GREAT PRIVACY OBSERVED on ACCOUNT OF
HER sUFFERINGs FROM RHEUMATISM
Io,don Feb ls-Queen Victoria. accompanied by
ex-Empress Frederick of Germany. arrived IN Lon
don from Osborn this afternoon The Queen had re-
oested that the strictest privacy be observed In her
reception and at the Victoria Station sne was kept
in secusion absolute that empty uaihs "e'e
aligned along the platform so that persons on the
other platforms could her alight The rea-
son for this extraordinary privacy is that the
rbeunatism In her FONTS has increased much that
the Queen is unable to walk She was assisted rom
the car down an inclined plane TO the PLATFORM
whore she was placed in chair and carried 10 her
carrIaee Her dislike OF public observation was
further shown by the fact that detachment OF the
Life Guards completely surrounded the carriage as
n WAS driven to Buckingham Palace In spite OF all
these precautions the Queen heartily cheered
as she left the station and along the route.
'The Pail Mall Gazette" says that the Queen was
abe 10 walk slowly along the platform Of the Vic
tora Station. assisted by her Indian attendant
she reached her carriage from the platform by
OF series OF shallow carpeted steps Inc me
carriage and drew a veil over her mothers face 10
protect II from the keen wind The Queen was re.
ceved at Buckingham Palace by the Duke and
duchess of Connaught
Later In the afternoon the Prince and Princess Of
Wales the Princesses Victoria and Maud and select
party of guests skated on the Palace lake and their
sport watched by the Queen, who appeared 10
derive great enjoyment from the pleasure OF the
skaters.
large dinner party was given at the Palace this
evening
Bayard will present In the diplomatic circle the
Countess Fabrcotti. In behalf of the Italian En-
vate secretary Among the other Americans pres
ent Will be David d. Wells Second Secretary OF lie
cation; Major Ludlow. Military Attacne. and Mrs
ludlow: Lieutenant Cowles Naval Attache. and
Mr. Carter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
GIOLITTI WANTED IN ROME.


10 BE PROSECUTED FOR IIBELLING CKIsPI AND
M.sAPPROPRIATlNG BANCA ROMANO
DOCUMENTS.
Berlin, Feb 1S.-A writ was served to-day upon
Srnor Giolitti ex- Premier and Minister OF the
Inferior of Italy who is In this city. summoning
hin, To appear in Rome on February q TO answer
a charge of libel against the Italian Government.
London, Feb ls-The Central News correspondent
IN Rome says that ex-Premier Golitt is 10 be pros
ecu,ed not only for belling Crsp but also for ap-
nropriatirg his private uses of1ciaI docuehIs
bearing upon the affairs of the Banca Romaha ~
Convicted he will be deprived or ms CIVIL rights
and lose the rank of Prvy Councillor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
nEssEMER STEEL PRODUCTION IN 1891.

Philadelphia. Feb. ls.-rhe American Iron and
steel Association has received complete statistics
~ the production OF Bessemer steel ingots and Bes
semer steel rails OF all weights and sections In the
United States In 1884, including small quantity OF
standard rails and larger quantity OF street and
electric railroad rails which made by
facturers from purchased blooms. The total produc-
,on of Iessemer steel ngots in 1891 3.579.l0l
e,ross TONS against 3256s6 gross tons In ls93 show
ing an increase In 1891 OF 3s3ii5 tons. lib per
cent The total production OF all kinds OF Besse
,ner steel rails including light and heavy and street
and mine rails. In the United States In 1894 was
ol4 0s, gross tons. against 29400 gross tons in
isge decrease In 1894 of 1896 gross tons. or l02
,ar cont The production OF Bessemer steel rails In
oi was composed Of S99 20 gross tons rolled by the
rrodcers OF domestic ingots and l4.9i tons rolled
Fro,, purchased blooms. The rails reported which
are dedntey known to have been rolled for
street and electric railways amounted In 1884 10
III Ia ions in 1892 All the street and electric rail-
road rails rolled In 1894 were made In Pennsylvania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
NO MORE INDIAN SUPPLIES FROM CHICA GO

Chicago Feb 1s.-Sccretary Hoke Smith has or
dered the abandonment OF the II dian supply station
here at the end OF this month. and has given no
reason for his action. Ex-Mayor Dewitt c. Cregier.
who was appointed Indian Supply Agent las; May
will In consequence, sever his connection with the
Depa rtment OF the Interior Mr.. Creger thinks the
opposition OF NEWCOMERS had something TO 90
- tha nr6a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
THE AURANIA IN A GALE.

HER DECK SWEPT BY HEAVY sEAS-SCICIDE OF
sTEERAGE PASSENGER.
Queenstown Feb 1S--The steamer Aurania. from
New-York for Liverpool. arrived here this after
noon. Her officers reported that she encountered
an eastery gale on February 15 is and H. Several
heavy seas swept her decks and two saloon port
holes were broken by the waves A steerage pas
senper named Patterson Jumped overheard last
evening The steamer stopped bui fat't'son t,,
sank before help could reach hiin. III III SShicaco
which Patterson addressed to his wfe IN o,nlcas1p
and left in his BERTH he said that ne was 'reu Vi
life and It's struggles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
WILLIAM KELLY SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

William Kelly who was convicted last week OF
murder in the second degree for the killing OF Mrs.
Sarah Wendle on the night OF October g. 1894, at
No 5Os West Fifty-hfth ST.. was brought up for
sentence yesterday morning In the Court Of Oyer
and Termner. His counsel, Mr.. Pentecost. made
the usual plea for clemency. but Justice Ingraham
at ted there was only sentence he could pro-
nounce and that was imprisonment for life. The
prisoner was not vsibly affected by the sentence,
although his wife who was In court. took 1t much
20 heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
VICTIM or THE HAYMARKET RIOT.

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-"Dan" DAILY one OF the police
men who charged the Anarchists In the Hay
market riot and was almost killed by being struck
on the head by piece OF the bomb was taken to
the Detention Hospital to-day, having been stricken
by another violent attack OF insanity He rushea
fhreatenng 20 xiii every one in the house. He has
been the asylum twice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
THE GANGEs DISAPPEARS IN A STORM.

London, Feb 1S.-The British steamer Ganges
Captain Roberts. from New-Orleans for Havre via
Corcubion. Spain. before reported having broken
her propeller and being towed back TO Corcubion.
whence she was to be towed to Havre. is hopeiessy
edrift. While she being towed 10 Havre her
hawsers broke during heavy storm off Cape
Sshant and the Ganges disappeared. All efforts OF
The tugs to find her were fruitless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
WANT AMERICAN CATTLE KEPT OOl'
FRENCH AGRARIANs ASK THEIR GOVERNMENT TO
TAKE ACTION.

por,s Eeb 1S-M Gardaud Minister OF Agrcul-
.,re to-day received an agrarian delegation from
the Departments OF Pas-de-Ca!ais and the Nord'
The delegates urged upon him the need OF taking
steps against the importation Of American cattle,
tagious diseases The Minister said that the sub
ject had already been placed before special com
mttee on the diseases of cattle, and any necessary
stems would be taken soon. Premier Ribot also
promised the delegates to give full attention TO the
matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
AGRARIANS VISIT EMPEROR WILLIAM.

HE REBUKEs THEIR AGITATION But SAYS HE
WILL PROTECT THEIR INTERESTS.
London Feb 1S-Emperor William. who has re-
covered from his ndisposition, to-day received
deputation of members Of the Agrarian League
who presented me norial asking a revision OF the
grain tariffs in the interests of protection Dr. Won
Boticher Minister OF the Interior; Dr. Won Lucanus
Chief OF the Emperors personal staff, and frelherr
Won Hammerstein. Minister of Agriculture. were
present.
Herr Pl0tz introduced the deputation to the En-
peror who said that he had been unfavSraoly I'M
pressed by the sensational character OF the agIta
lion of the Agrarian party, Whch hau oeeh car
hey ond the bounds of moderation The AeraTlahs,
he said could rely upon il that the action OF the
Government would be directed toward fostering the
interests with which he welfare or the country was
bound up ,.., 49,
pressed themselves well satisfied with their re-
cepion .,..o., On
The Landowners League to-day unanimously aP,
proved Count KaniiZs bill for the state monopoly
Of the grain trade and passed resolution 10 pro
tee, German cattle from the diseases likely 10 De
imported with foreign cattle The Prussan Deputy,
Hahn told the League that during MS Visit III
Friedrichsruhe Saturday he learned that Prince
Bismarck heartily favored the Leagues programme
Including the grain monopoly. He added that BIS
Inarck was in fine health and had lost none OF MS
mental vigor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
DISTRESS PREVAILING IN LONDON.

FOR RELIEF OF THE UNEMPLOYED
London Feb. lS-The continued cold weather IN
london is daily adding to the number OF unem-
,!oyed and starving people. Relief measures on
i,rga scale are proposed. The Archbishop Of Can
.erhurv has issued an appeal for immediate and
combined aid Meetings for the purpose OF relieving
~ dstress are being organized. and proposals VII!
ba submitted for the organization OF committees 10
make house visits in the regions lnna
Tar the relief funds and the churches ana cnapels
are Incoming the centres of distribution or soup
c,o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19

Lord Acton. who Is regarded as the leader OF the
Liberal Catholics in England. is sxty-one years old
He took a conspicuous part in the discussion re-
suiting from the declaration of the infallibiiy Of
the Pope. and account OF his loyalty to Dr.
Dolnger leader Of the Old Catholics. received the
degree OF Ph. >. from the University OF Munich In
1872 Between 1850 and 1870 he editor OF two re-
views and a weekly newspaper. He elected
to Parliament in 1859 and 1866. and in 1859 was
created a baron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
1rALY's ENVOY RECEIVED BY NJ. FAURE

Paris. Feb 1s-Count Torrie, the new Italian
Ambassador. presented his credentials to President
Faure at the Eysee to-day. In King Humoer'
name he assured the President that the Italian
Government would endeavor earnestly 20 maintain
more cordial relations with France. President
Faure replied that France was as anxious as Italy
to preserve the friendship OF the two countries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
ARMENIAN HORRORS CONFIRMED.

WITNESSES REPORT UPON THEM TO THE
ITALIAN CONSUL AT ERzERouM
Rome Feb lS-The Italian Consul at Erzeroum
has reported to his Government that he has con
frmed the accounts of the Armenian massacres
by the testimony of eye-witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19

''ohdon. Feb. ls--In the House OF Commons to-
say sir Edward Grey. Under Foreign Secretary.
sso, IN reply to question that no special agree
..snt nad yet been made In regard to the ownership
una In Samoa by foreign nations The United
Ss~s!ee Government he also said. claimed the ex.
svs right to coaling station In the hsrbor OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
HENRY IRVING TOO ILL TO ACT

London Feb. ls.-Mr Tyars took Henry lrvings
part In king Arthur at the Lyceum this even
ing. The audience was Informed that MI Ir'ihs
had the influenza He has been i'll since last Thurs
day and was advised repeatedly by his physician
not to venture out. Mr.. Irving finished the week;
but to-day yielded 10 his doctors iInportuhlty anu
will probably rest for several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19

The John H. Converse is three-masted
schooner of 315 tons net. and was built In hf AZ
Harrington Me. Hex home port is New York
She is l24 feet in length. 303 feet wide. ana ~
feet in depth. She is owned by o. T. RumDalL OF
NeW-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19

and the Rev Father James VI. Connolly. his pn
vate secretary. after hearing the substance of the
above dispatch. said: II have nothing 10 say on
the subject. / neither affirm deny 1t. | have
no wish o be mixed up in other mems controver-
sizes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
BISHOP MQUAID MUST APOLOGIZE.

CONFIRMATION y
BEEN DISCIPLINED FOR CRITICIslNG
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
Washington, Feb. Is Il. recently staten III
these dispatches on authority OF THE New-h ork
Freeman's Journal that Bishop McQuaid. Of Roch-
ester. had been reprimanded by Leo XIII for the
attack made. from the pulpit of his cathedral. on
Archbishop Ireland and that notice OF the repri-
mand had been conveyed by the Pope's order
through Cardinal Ledochowski to Archbishop Cor
rigan who is Bishop McQuaids Metropolitan. 1t
is ascertained from the best sources OF in
formation that "The Freeman's Journal" state
ment was correct. Bishop McQuaid has received
severe reprmand and is expected TO make due
apology for his grave breach of ecclesiastical dis
cipline The right OF Archbishop Ireland TO speak
and act he did in NewYor just before the
late election is practically acknowledged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
TWO DEATHS FROM YELLOW FEVER

London. Feb. IS-The Norwegian schooner Mau-
ranger Captain Knudsen. has been towed into Va
lentia Ray and placed In quarantine. Her captain
and the ship's carpenter dead OH board. and 1t
is believed that they died from yellow fever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-19
REBELLION BREAKS OUT IN MuscAT.

London. Feb. 1S-A Central News dispatch from
bombay says that serious rebellion has broken
Sut Nt In Muscat, the Arabian seaport the Indian
Oceah The rebels have seized most Of the forts
commanding the town. No more details can be OBJ