Evening star., 1896-11-13
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
An Informer Testifes in the Case Of
Ivory, the Alleged Dynamiter.
PRISONER Was VlSIBLY DlSCONCERTED
Revelations Regarding Irish-Ameri-
can Organizations.
ACCUSED HELD. FOR TRIAL

LONDON. November 13.-During the ex-
animation today at the Bow street police
court of Oxford j. Ivory, alias Edward Bell.
the Irish-American saloon keeper of New
York. and alleged dynamiter. there was an
exciting feature for the first time in the
long and dreary proceedings against the
prisoner. Ivory was arrested two months
ago at Glasgow, and since that time has
been brought up once week for aXamina-
ton, only to be remanded to another day.
Today. however, a witness who gave his
name as Jones" was examined. When
this man appeared in the box Ivory's face
showed CONSERVATION. The prisoner seemed
to be completely staggered by the appear
ance of Jones'" who, it is understood has
for years been identified with the Clan-na-
Gael and other Ir!sh-American organiza-
tons. The prosecution expected that
Jones" would unravel the secret history
of the physical force movement
Hepiyins to questions upon the part of
treasury department. Jones" said he was
a Eative of Armagh, and was employed by
the British government to make inquiries
at Manchester in $780, and that in 1891 he
was sent to America where he continued
his inquiries. In November, 1S01 Jones'
continued. he entered the employ of whole
sale grocers in New York city and remained d
with them until 1895. when he opened a
business of his own. Jones" remained in
New York until September of the present
year. all the time, apparently, making in
quiries for the British government He
addel that early il 1892 he met William
Lyman (president of the Irish National AL
hance) and Boland in New York city, and
learned OF the existence of the Irish ma
tionalist organization known among its
members as the United Irish,' whose ex-
ecutive body, Jones" further stated. was
hIyt Lott
Continuing, Jones" said that "on In
structions'' he Joined the organization, and
was initiated into a camp known as
THE Shamrock Club among those pres
Gallagher, Kearney and lyman.
They afterward, Jones" added. formed
a new camp" which was called '"rhe
Nally Club" the membership Of which IL
cIuded Mearns and Nolan, who had been
connected with an explosian in Dublin.
"Jores' further stated that he was elect
ed treasurer of THE Nally Club" whose
meetings, 1t appears, were of the most
being burned after being read and after
initiation the members were known by a
number. Part of the subscriptions. the
witness also testified, We're contributed to
for money to pay for celebrations OF the
death of the Manchester Martyrs" and to
aid the convicted dynamiters.
Replying to further questions Jones
Sa1Q tnat Wn1ie on MS way TO tHe SHlCdSO
convention of 1895. Kearney introduced the
prisoner Ivory to witness as 'hrother.
lyman and ODonovan Rosa, according
to Jones'" were present and lyman SAID
that Ivory belonged to his camp" and
had been known to him in Dublin prior to
1882.
Jones mention of the Chicago conven-
ton of 1895 refers to the new movement
convention, which was attended by num-
Der of coEfidants of Lyman. who during
convention time it was stated, held secret
meetings with them.
Later 1t seems Jones joined a camp
under the name of Thomas Meric Jones
Continu uing his account of the visit to Chi
cago Jones said he arrived there Septem-
Der ~. 1888. and was met at the railroad
station by St. John Gafney.
He stayed at a hotel, where the commit
tee of the secret organiZa ton met. Ivory.
Jones" also stated attended the meeting
at which the names were chosen 20 be sub
mitted to the public convention as officers
OF the new movement" the object being
that an open movement might be con-
trolled, as it is. according to Jones'" by a
secret organization.
In another portion Of his testimony
Jones said that he saw Ivory In a saloon
in New York, which he further stated IS
largely frequented by members Of the Or
ganization, two or three weeks before
ivory left America.
Jones then produced a document pur-
porting to give the constitution of the So
ciety up to 1895, and also copies of the
constitution and ritual of the Clan-na- Gael.
Continuing. Jones said that any one
convicted of dynamite outrage was de-
scribed in the proceedings of the organfza-
ton soldier of Ireland
The witness afterward produced a mass
of documents giving camp" instructions.
pass words, signs, etc. .~.''--''
At the close of the proceedings Ivory was
formally committed for trial.
The afternoon newspapers make great
spreads of the evidence furnished by
JONES'" and have scare heads, reading
''LeCaron the Second" Secrets Of the
Clan-na-Gael." Startling Disclosures of an
Irish Spy" etc.
When Jones first appeared on the wit
ness stand, MIR. Gill asked the presiding
magistrate to stop all sketching in court,
exclaiming that 1t was of the utmost i'm
portance that nothing should be allowed
to transpire to identify the witness in the
future. ---'.f
Mr. Carter was present in lcourt today as
the representative of the United States en-
bassy.
The Globe says of the testimony Of
"Jcnes" that the most sensational devel-
opments are expected, eclipsing those of
the time Of lie Caror. ..--..--
Jones is small. Insignificant looking
man about five feet five inches high. with
brown beard and moustache, and hair
Il shade darker He has a bulging fore
head and black eyes. He is of pale COM
piexion and has furtive. shifty look. He
was very nervous while in court, con-
stantly pulling his beard. He spoke with
d pronounced brogue. He delivered his
testimony as though in fear of his life and
seemed 10 be scared of the sound of his
CWn voice.