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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
UOLUES'S LAST HOPE GONE.

THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT s'HiN'''
THE CONVICTION OF THE MURDERER.
philadelphia March 4-The state supreme court
,his morning affirmed the verdict OF murder III 'he
first degree in the case Of Herman W. Muuse',
alias II H. Holmes found guilty in the Court ..
over and Terminer OF this city of the murde' Vi
Beniamin f. Pletzel The opinion which was ue
.ivcred by Justice Williams, overrues all 'he as
s,ruorts of error and affrms the judgment OF the
lover court 1t holds that no substantial error was
no,nted out ard that the evidence fully sustaihs
the verdict. ,,
camueI p Rotan. OF counsel for Holmes. this
o,,or,oon made known the finding of the Court 10
his client The recent action of Holmes In request
ing Archbishop Ryan to send clergyman 10 nun
and the subsequent visit to the condemned man
of the Rev Dr. p J. DALEY. rector OF ihe .h.,vn h,
~ tho Annunciation is believed TO indicate that
Jjo' mes gave up hope OF securing new trial p,
fore the decision OF the Supreme court was "'a'e
district Attorney Graham. who prosecuted Homes;
10 authority for the statement that the case cannot
no appeaed TO the United States supreme our
and hat the decision OF the State supreme court Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
THE BRITISH EMPIRE LEAGUE.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN OTTAWA-wORKING
FOR THE UNITY OF THE EMPIRE.
Ottawa, Ont, March 4.-The annual meeting Of
the Imperial Federation League in Canada was held
in the Tower Room of the House of Commons to-
day Lieutenant Colonel c. T. Denison. of Toronto.
occupied the chair. Among those present Sir
Charles Tupper Bart. Sir Donald Smith and
large number of members Of Parliament. George
L. Evans. the secretary. read the annual report,
which adopted after which Sir Charles Tupper
moved that the name of the League be changed to
the British Empire League in Canada. The change,
to be impracticable to have Parliamentary Imperial
Federation. Dalton Mccarthy. NJ. p. seconded the
resolution, which carried although several
members objected to the statement that Imperial
Federation was impracticable. The constitution was
adopted and all the old officers reelected The
constitution is as follows:
!. The association to be called the British Empire
League.
9. 1t shall be the primary object Of the League to
secure the permanent unity Of the empire.
3. The following 10 be among the other principal
objects of the League:
(a) To promote trade between the United King
dom the colonies and India, and to advocate the
holding periodical meeting of representatives from
all parts OF the empire for the discussion OF matters
of general commercial interest and the consdera-
trade.
(b) To consider how far 1t may be possible to mod
ify any laws or treaties which impede freedom OF
action In the making OF reciprocal trade arrange
ments between the United Kingdom and the colo
MES. or between two or more British colonies or
possessions.
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THE PEOPLE WANT MKINLEY.

EX-SENATOR INGALLS, TALKS OF HIS oBsERNA-
TIoNs THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
St Louis, March 4-Ex- Senator John J. ingalls, OF
Kansas in an interview last night. said:
There is no doubt that Mckinley Is the choice OF
the people OF Kansas. and there is but little doubt
that he is the choice OF fully - per cent CT the Re
publicans of the United States. During the last
few months | have been in nearly every State east
Of the Rockies and am convinced that Mckinley
Is the the people want. Whether he viii secure
the nomination not Is another thing
mo one takes the candidacy OF Quay seriously
but Il Is possible that Pennsylvania will give him
the delegation from that State. Cullom. OF Illinois
will probably secure the dcleg lton from his state
but at the same time Illinois Is strong FOR Nc
kinney as Ohio Itself But Cullom Is the iavorite
SON Morton will be the only pawn on the board IN
the hands OF Plat. but II Is quite probable thai
New-York State will 10 the convention In
structed for Morton. Morton 10 disqualified BY age
but again have an example OF the 'favorlte son
Mr. Reed Is "A powerful man and n leader in his
party but II & was not that he was local man
New England would be Instructed for Mckinley. Tor
the people are for Mckinney
''Wlll you be candidate FOR your old seat AT the
expiration Of Mr. PETERS term?" was asked
II will" was the decisive reply. 1T was under
stood when left public life that might some time
re-enter IT, ard | would rather begin exactly where
left or. think would have been named last
year had asked for the place. but II there s Re-
publican Legislature In Kansas mex: year shall
make effort to Old seat"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
MRS. j. W. EALY BADLY HURT.
FELL FROM A WINDOW IN HER APART
MENTs AT THE BERESFORD-sHE
NAV NOT RECOVER
MAY NOT RECOVER.

Mrs John w Ealy fell from window OF her
APARTMENTS on the second floor OF the Hotel Beres-
ford Eighty -hrst-st and Central Park West, about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. and sustained In
t,ries which may cause her death. How the acc-
dent bappened is not known. as no one was with
Mrs. Eay at the time
The accident was first made known by boy who
ran into the hotel and tod the clerk that woman
had fallen from a window OF the second foor into
the area on the Eighth-ave side OF the hotel.
A dozen clerks hallboys and male boarders
rushed out of the hotel and found Mrs Ealy lying
unconscious in the area and bleeding from several
wounds on her head. The left side Of her face was
anoarently crushed In. She was taken up hastily
hut tenderly and carried to her apartment, where
one of the windows found TO be open. Mes
sensers were sent IL great haste for DR.. John j.
Grain Of No 43 West Seventy-seventh-st; DIR. j..
A. Wright, of the Hotel Endcott. and Dr. A. J..
McCosh. surgeon OF the Presbyterian Hospital
DIR. Grain who was the first to arrive. found that
the injured woman was suffering from conc"ss'on
NJ the brain and possible fracture OF the back OF
,h .kuu and that her condition was critical
Nr EaIv was at on summoned to the hotel by
,.,ecranh and meantime the physicians did their
utmost TO restore the patient TO consciousness pu'
without avail When Mr.. Eaiy arrived al the "o'e'
he was overcome with grief
Al 10 o'clock last evening the patient had not re-
covered consciousness.
Mrs Ealy is thirty-two years old, and wom-
an Of refinement and culture. She ana her nus
hard have occupied one Of the finest apartments in
the hotel for the last four years. spending tne"
srnmers in Orange n. J. They have no children
Mr EaIv is the president OF the ]. w. Ealy PUP
fishing Company with offices at No. 2so 5roadway
and No. 34 Pearst II Is conJecaurea;h ;hina in the
Ssnus ar IN Central Park. lost her balance ana
fell out She fell twenty-seven iee1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
CHOOSING M'KINLEY DELEGATES.

Peoria H. March 4--Peoria County Republicans
held their convention yesterday and went on record
for Mckinley for President and Hopkins for Gov
ernor.
Sac City, Iowa. March 4.-The Republican County
Convention of Sac County was held yesterday at
Wall Lake II instructed its delegates to work for
the election OF National delegates who will support
Mckinley for President. in case Allison stands no
show. - 80 .
Upper Sandusky Ohio March AT a convention
held here yesterday by the Republicans OF Wyan-
dotte County delegates were selected to the State
and Congress conventions and Major Mckinley was
indorsed for the Presidency.
Toledo March AT the Republican Convention
of Lucas County, which includes Toledo. held to-
day, George II. Ketcham. the Mckinley candidate
for delegate to St Louis, was Endorsed and the
delegates to the District Convention instructed to
support him. The District Convention will proba-
bly, elect the second delegate Colonel Brigham
OF Fulton County master OF the National Grange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
JOHN S. HOEYS ILLNESS.
THE wEL1~KNowN SPORTSMAN BELIEVED


TO BE BEYOND RECOVERY.
Long Branch. y. J.. Marcn (SpeciaD.-Friends
OF John s. Hoey will learn with that the
familiar figure all big and important shoots lies
at his home in Chelsea-ave.. this city. tonight
tho point Of death.
Mr.. Hoey has been unable to be around Of late
owing TO attack Of grip which visited him over
two months ago Although in a weak condition. he
had improved rapidly for the last week that his
attending physician. DR.. James chasey, thought
ing, however. attack OF neuralgia around the
heart blasted the hopes of his physician, who Is
fearful that a second attack will result fatally. To-
night Mr.. Hoey Is resting more easily, though he
IS extremely weak. His mother Mrs. John Hoey.
called to his bedside tonight.
John g. Hoey is the eldes. son OF the late John
Hoey, the principal founder and president Of the
Adams Express Company. He had talent for
dramatic writing. and when young man wrote "A
nve-act play entitled "A Child OF the State" 1t
was presented at Wallacks Theatre. at Broadway
and Thrteenth-st.. about thirteen years ago by Mr..
Wallack and his company.
Early in life Mr. Hoey became identified with the
higher class Of sports. such racing and plge on
shooting. and. although he never owned stable. he
country racing He patrol judge for the Eastern
tracks under the control Of the Jockey Club during
s and o & sna snmDr was ls eneagne 1
ence Mcdowell. He Is well known among racing
and is probably the best-known referee for
pigeon shoots in the country. His services have
been in demand by such organizations as the West
minister, carteret Iarchmont kiverton, to- West West,
have uniformly received appreciation from all lovers
He is unassurning In manners. amIabe and kind
pigeon shcts have unbourAed confidence in his judg-
ment.
but his aiment has interfered with his work
either at the traps or on the racecourse.
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last night for shel.er. TIE barge Nile IS owned by
Chappell Brothers, Of New-London Shortly after
midnight il parted its hawser and was soon
swamped. Captain White and deckhand, realizing
that the vessel would down. tried to escape IN
yawl The deckhand reached the boat all right. but
the captain lost his balance and was swept into the
water. He was carried beyond reach and
drowned. The unfortunate man was about forty
five years old and unmarried.
New London, Corn, March 4-Anxiety Is felt here
for the safety of the tug Joshua Lovet which came
down the Sound last night with two 6arges @ ana 10
continued east All other tugs eastward-bound at
the same time put in here. 1t Is thought that the
Lovett anchored about Watch Hill or Point Jud;th. @
The tugs tied up here to-day the =. II. Wise.
Hercules Taurus, Carbonero and X. c. NJ Winslow.
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AN UNKNOWN WOMAN MURDERED
FOUND WITH HER SKULL FRACTURED IN
LONELY PLACE IN PATERSON.

LONELY PLACE IN PATERSON.
Paterson. y. J. March (SpeciaD-oiat refer
son. while returning from church about 10 O'CLOCK
tonight stumbled over the unconscious FORM Oh d
Young woman lying in pool OF blood near fark-
ave and East Eighteenth-et deep wound over
,he right ear and several contusons OF the nead IN
dicated an attempt n. murder which WILL from pres
ont appearances prove successful Peterson caiien
for help and the young woman was carr'eu '"',
the house OF Charles Ulrich. where she suHereu
from, violent hemorrhages Under the influence
~ stimulans she revived for moment anu
screamed: ,,
For Gods sake. let me up. ,,,ss
When the police arrived a search disciossu
hesyv iron coipiing-pn Weighing five pounds. lying
near where the woman was found ExamnaSaa a n
tho bosnital show ed that her skull was ractureu ia
several places The physicians say she VIII & ae,
II is believed that she was assaulted ,i amu tn." ,n
struck down with the head OF the coupilhs- pm;
she was abou, FIVE feet two inches tall & ana w, Wen
dres.ed She "A sealskin sacque. sik war,,,
heavy dark cheviot skirt. and carried s,'N p'nuS,
h,ndh,g containing several handkerchiefs aIu
a, rbe niace where she was found is dark ana
lonely. There is no cew to her ideh'n!'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
WIND CONTINUES KING.
SWEETS THROUGH THE NARROW STREETS
FERRYBOAT SLIPS FILLED WITH ICE

FERRYBOAT SLIPS FILLED WITH ICE
Wind king yesterday and pedestrians had
hard time keeping their hats I'm place. The foiiow-
ing record spcakes for itself: The number OF miles
travelled by the wind here In February was H4oz
Gl67 miles than In February. 1884, 5o95 miles
more than In February. 1895. 6.G57 more than In
March of 1894 and 3122 more than March, 1885 This
IL phenomenal wind record. and IL not likely 10
be equaled this month. although March Is con-
sidered the most blusterous month OF the year.
The wind blew at the rate OF seventy-two miles
hour at noon. and at p. m. It moderated to
fortyhve miles per hour.
The northwest wind had disastrous effect on
the ferries. where the Ice was piled up on the New
York side 80 that the boats had great din'culty IN
getting Into their slips. The Ice gorges were so bad
that the oboken ferry people had TO use the Penn
syvania Railroad slip at Barclay-et.
While the ferryboat Baltic. OF the Wall-st. line.
was crossing the East River at 7:30 O'Clock yesterday
morning. her adde's were clogged by floating Ice.
and for several minutes the big boat drifted help
lessly up the stream Her whistles were sounded
for help, and the tugboat Il. II. Comm came along
side and took her In tow. The accident caused a
delay OF about hour The Baltic was replaced by
the Mineols. OF the same line.
The narrow streets made "A draught for the wind,
end lingering hundreds found great enjoyment In
watching It's antics. The wind OF the last three
days has not been equaed In New-York for many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
EXCITEMENT IN THE REICHSTAG
MEMBERS LEAVE THE CHAMBER AT RoLICALI.
TO PREVENT A OIORI,M

MEMBERS LEAVE THE CHAMBER AT ROIICALI.
TO PREVENT A QUORUM.
Berlin, March 4-The taking up OF the Sugar bill
in the Reichstag to-day was the cause OF a scene
of great excitement in the Chamber When the
measure came up Herr Richter the Radical leader
sprang TO his feet and moved adjournment on
the ground that there quorum present Be-
fore he had ceased speaking members began troop
into the Chamber until there were many more than
the number requisite for a quorum in attendance.
A call of the Chamber was made, but while the
counting in progress Herr Richter induced the
Socialist, Freisinnig and Noks Partei members to
leave the house. whereupon the members OF the
Right became greatly enraged. When Rlchter's
name was called he did not respond. and the count
disclosed the fact that only l65 Deputies had
swered to their names-no quorum AT this
nouncement the Rights became furious and their
angry shouts could be heard above the dersive
utterances of the Opposition
The Government failing to count a quorum
sideration Of the bill consequently delayed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
HURT IN THE TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING

Charles II. Huxford. thirty-fve years DID, Of
Gravesend Bay. Long Island dealer in patents.
was badly hurt yesterday morning by the sudden
breaking down Of an elevator on which he was de-
scending in the American Tract Society Building.
Nassau and Spruce sts The elevator became un-
manageable at the sixth floor and shot down TO the
first floor with terrific speed. landing against TWO
heavy rubber humping blocks In the elevator al
the time were the boy in charge and another man %
besides Mr.. Huxford. The latter was the oniy S oIS
injured. He was taken to the Astor Rouse AM
treated by physician His spine Is injured ou' nc
will probably recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
SPAIN STILL MUCH EXCITED.
TRYING TO BRING ABOUT EUROPEAN
PROTEST TO THIS COUNTRY.
NEW PRIME NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
THE woRsT-MoRE ATTEMPTED RIoTING
AND DISORDER IN MADRID AND BAR
cEIONA-A woMAN's PATRIOTIC la

AND DISORDER IN MADRID AND BAR
cEIONA-A woMAN's PATRIOTIC -
LEAGUE FORMED.
Madrid, March At is asserted upon good
authority that Spain is now in communication
with the several European Ministries with .
view of securing their agreement to joint pro-
test in the event of President Cleveland declar"
ing the belgerency of Cuba.
Armed transatlantic steamers will begin on
March 20 tc act cruisers.
Senior Elduayen. who was recently appointed
Minister Of Foreign Affairs In succession 70 tne
Duke Of Tetuan, has resigned. a meeting OF tn'
Cabinet was held this evening at which senor
Elduayen announced that he had tenoereo ms
resignation because it was considered desrao'0
that the same Minister who begins heso"a'o"s
with the United States and other countries ="
regard to Cuba should complete them. '
understood that the Duke OF Tetuah VIII SUE
ceed the retiring Foreign Minister ana '"A'
he will take the oath OF ONCE to-morro"
At the meeting it was decided tha' inc u..'-
versities should be closed for the present. the
,s..s,.rs a,so agreed to an unlimited credit for
the purchase Of artillery ana 10 c"'' io' 'e'
NJ naval infantry and sailors.
demonstration was attempted this afternoon
h, The students Of the university, but the police
were ON the alert. and the dsorderly proceed
,rg. were speedily suppressed. Later 400 stu
dents Of the School Of Medicine and number
Of citizens who had joined them were dispersed
by the police. They soon reassembled whistiins
at and Jeering the officers Cne group OF stu
dents standing close by lieutenant OF police
called the latter a coward. and several OF them
attempted to strike him. whereupon the lieuten-
ant drew his revolver. The police and gen.
darmes Immediately charged with drawn swords
upon the rioters. In the melee which ensued
few persons were injured. All places Of business
In the neighborhood were closed.
This morning a party Of veterinary students
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
PASSENGER TRAINS IN COLLISION.

Syracuse, ~ Y. March 1.-Two passensee ua'",
on the Auburn branch of the New YORK .Seh',a.
came into collision In the western portion OF 'n.s c''y
at ais D. m to-day. through msunderstanohs Oh
orders. The engineers ana hreme" oi oo'' 'o''o ~,
t,v.. ,,,r,rad and escaped with few bruises The
locomotives were badly smashed and the tender & Of
the eastbound train teescopen tns oasSasv ~ sc o. in
iured The trains kept on the track.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
THE SOUND FLEET STORMBOUND.

CAPTAIN or A COAL BARGE SWEPT OVERHEARD
AT BRIDGEPORT AND DROWNED.
Bridgeport. Conn. March 4-There are thirty-one
tows. laden with coal and lumber from New-fork
and Philadelphia. and bound for different points
East. lying OF Black Rock Harbor. near Penfed
Reef. waiting for the terrific blow to subside Many
Of them are large asted schooners and they
are completely enveloped with Ice. The hish DUN
at this point shields them from the force or the
gale. and they Will have to remain there until II Is
safe to
Captain william White. OF Norfolk. va, In charge
Of the coal barge Nile. was swept overheard In the
harbor here last night and drowned. Five tows.
consisting Of forty-three barges. put In the harbor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
OHIO nEMoCRATs FOR CAMpRELL

Columbus Ohio March 4.-"The Columbus Press"
yesterday published the opinions OF Democratic
editors representing all the counties OF the State
who unanimously report themselves and their con-
stituents favorable to the nomination on the Demo-
cratic ticket II James +. Campbell for President
II Is now probable that the Ohio delegation VIII DO
instructed for Campbell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
TWO REGULAR DELEGATES FOR MKINLEY

Montgomery. Ala. March 4.-The first district con-
vention in Alabama TO eject delegates TO St. Louis
took place at Caera to-day. II was the convention
for the IVth District and was called to nominate
a Congressman also. There syst In the con-
vention. and sets Of delegates and two nom
nations for Congress were made. The regular CON
vention nominated II. 3 Wilson for Congress ana
Thomas q. Dunn and W j. Stevens as delegates
with castron instructions FOR Mckinley. The bolt
nominated W. +. Aldrich for Congress ana
Fletcher Currey and W +. Aldrch delegates.
with instructions for vote for Reed and one for
Morton. The Mckinley men controlled the regular
convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05

Frederic T. Greenhalse was born in Lancashire
England July 49, 1912. He came with MS iathei
TO this country in 1851. and settled in Lowell, Mass
where he has since lived Young GreenhaiSe was
educated in the public schools there. and then en-
tered Harvard In 1859 but his course there was cut
short by the death OF his father while he was III
his Junior year. and he took TO teaching and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
IOWANS FOR ALLISON.

Perry, Iowa. March 4.-Thc Republican County
Convention at Adel yesterday passed resolution
strongly indorslng Senator Allison for the Presl-
dency and elected twelve delegates to the State
Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05

FEW GREAT COATS AMONG THEM
$50 for your choice of 100 overcoats formerly 80
and $40. GEORGE G. BENJAMIN. BROADWAY.
COR. 26TE ST.-(Advt.'
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A PARTISAN THEATRE BURNED.

A PARTISAN THEATRE BURNED.
Paris. March 4.-The Ambgu Theatre. OF this
city, was burned to-day: loss. 10000 francs.
DIR. LEYDS WILL RETURN HOME AT ONCE.
London. March A-Dr. W. j. Leyds, Secretary OF
State of the South African Republic. will sail from
London for Cape Town on Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05

CAREER OF THE DEAD MAN.
Lowell Mass March 5.-Governor Greenhaise o'eu
at IA o'clock this morning
At $50 D. m Governor Greenha.ge had secohd
stroke Of paralysis. the first having occurred last
Thursday evening His temperature at IL p m.
was 1903 degrees (uraemic fever). his pulse l3Z ana
very weak The general condition was that Oh
uraemc poisoning.
His family was with him at the end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
GOV. GREENHALGE DEAD.
HE SUFFERED A SECOND STROKE OF
PARALYSIS

THE END CAME SOON AFTER M1DNIGHT-scR-
ROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY HE PASSES AWAY
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OTHER PEOPLE DELAYED ON sHoRE-MUCH IN
WEST SHORE TRAINS HELD BACK-THE
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His family was with him at the end.