The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-14
A CLAN-NA-GAEL SPY
REVEALS SECRETS
At the Examination of 3D.
ward Ivory
THE DEFENDANT IS COMMITTED
Under the Charge Of Having
Used Dynamite
A PROFESSIONAL INFORMER
Who Gained the Confidence Of the Irish
Societies
The Man Badly Scared but Told Straight
Tale
A PROFESSIONAL INFORMER
Who Gained the Confidence Of the Irish
Societies
The Man Badly Scared but Tcld Straight
Tale
The Scotland Yard Detectives Insiso
That Jones Has Reason to Be Afraid
Startling Developments Expected 7

LONDON, Nov 13.-During the exam.
ination today in the Bow street police
court of Edward 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 dreary proceedings
against the prisoner. A witness who
gave the name of Jones was examined.
When he appeared in the box Ivory'S
face showed CONSERVATION. Jones. It.
is understood. has for years been iden-
titled with the Clan-Na-Gael and other
Irish-American organizations. The
prosecution expected Jones to unravel
the secret story of the physical force
movement.
Replying to the questions Of G. Gill.
who prosecuted for the treasury depart
ment, Jones said he was native Of
Armagh. He was employed by the Brit
Ssh government to make inquiries. In
November. 1891, he entered the employ
of wholesale grocer in New York City,
and remained with them until 1896, when
he opened a business of his own. Jones
remained in New York until September
of the present year, all this time appar-
emily making inquiries for the British
government. He said that early in 1882
he met William Lyman, president Of the
| Irish National alliance. and Boland In
New York City, and learned Of the ex-
| istence of the Irish Nationalists' organi-
| zation, known among its members ~
| United Irish" or "T. H." whose execu-
tive body was known by letters.
When Ivory's counsel asked Jones to
rv;vy i,,;< toll 30 lit a.
refused. but the counsel insisted and
also demanded to know the address Of
Jones in New York, whereupon the wit
ness replied: II fear for my safety ana
decline to give the particular location
The magistrate upheld Jones in hin
refusal and then followed dramatic in
cident.
Counsel for the prisoner suddenly ask
ed: Did you take the oath of the CLAM
Na-Gael?"
Upon hearing this question Jones
turned lividly pale. hesitated for moo
ment and then feebly answered Yes"
Ivory's counsel thereupon said: You
were intending, at the time, not to OBJ.
serve it?"
To this question Jones replied: Yea
IL
Counsel thereupon said: Have you
any respect for the oath you have given
here today?"
Yes" replied Jones in a weak voice.
This incident caused the deepest im-
preston upon all present in the court
room.
Replying to questions upon the part
of Mr. Gill who prosecuted for the treas
ury department, Jones said he was ma
tive OF Armagh; that he was employed
by the British government to make in
quiries at Manchester in 1890 and that
in 1891 he was sent to America, where he
resumed his inquiries.
In November. 1891, Jones continued,
he entered the employ of wholesale gre
GERS of New York City and remained
with them until 1895. when he opened
his own business
Jones, it apears remained in New
York until September of the present
year, all that time apparently making
inquiries" for the British government.
He added that early in 1892 he met
William Lyman, president of the Irish
National alliance, and Boland Of New
York City and learned Of the existence
of the Irish Nationalists' organiza ton.
known among its members as the Uni
ted Irish" or ct H." whose executive
body, Jones further stated, was known
by the letters ID. A."
Continuing Jones said that on instruc-
tions he Joined the organization and was
initiated into the camp" known as the
shamrock club" among those present
being Lyman Boland Gallagher Kearney