The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-17
KILLING OF FISH
His Life Ends Strangely for One of His
Position in Life.
CRy Associated Press.l


NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-Nicholas Fish,
| millionaire, diplomat and descendant Of
one of the best-known of American faml-
lies, died at the Roosevelt Hospital at
3:25 o'clock this morning, the result Of
an injury received in Ehrhardts saloon,
No. 1o5 West Thirty-fourth Street yester-
day. Whether he was murdered or fell
the police have not yet determined. Con-
flicting stories, such as would naturally
follow an event in which criminal respon-
sibility must be placed, are told, but
there seems to be no doubt that Mr..
Fish had a quarrel with a private de-
tective named Thomas j. Sharkey. who
joined the banker at q table where he
had been for several hours drinking with
Mrs. Libby ]. Phillips and Mrs. Nellie
Casey.
DISTINGUISHED MAN.
Banker Fish, who was tifty-three years
of age, the descendant OF one of
the oldest and most distinguished OF
American families. His grandfather.
Colonel Nicholas Fish, fought with dis
tnction in the battles of Harlem Heights.
Saratoga and Yorktown, and his father,
Hamilton Fish, was the first Secretary
of State under President Grant
service, he entered the banking business
in this city in 1887. OF his brothers,
Hamilton is former Republican speaker
Of the New York Assembly, and Stuyve-
SAINT is President of the Illinois Railroad
Company. He leaves a widow and a
daughter. His son. Hamilton Fish
Uhird}, was a member Of the Rough
Riders. and was killed in the engagement
at Las Quasimas, Cuba.
WOMEN ARRESTED.
The police are still seeking for the
exact facts which led up to the death
OF Mr. Fish. Mrs. Libby j. Phillips,
thirty-eight years old: Mrs. Nellie Casey.
thirty years old. and Thomas j. Sharkey,
forty-eight years old. a private detective.
were arrested early to-day, in connec-
ton with the case.
According to the police, Mr.. Fish en-
tered Erhardt's saloon. POS West Thirty
fourth Street, yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Casey.
The police say that Mrs. Phillips knew
who Fish was. but that neither Mrs
Casey nor Sharkey, who subsequently,
Joined the party, We're aware of his
identity. Sharkey, who knew the wo-
men, was not reluctant to join the party
when one of the women invited him tc.
The police say Fish did most of the
buying. Fish then discovered that his
ed that he would have to draw a check.
ANGRY OVER CHECK.
SharkeT. ignorant of Fish's identity,
questioned his ability to make his check
good. Fish it is said, took offense at
this and angry words ensued. Then, ac-
cording to the police some one slapped
Fishs face. One of the women cling
ing to Fishs arm. dragged him toward
the door of the saloon and out to the
sidewalk. The police say that Shnrkey
attempted to follow Fish, but was, for
moment. restrained from doing so by
the other woman. He finally went out
of the saloon and he ano Fish encounter
ed each other on the sidewalk Shar-
keys hat had been knocked off and he
was barehea6ed There was a scuflle by
whom commenced, it is not known
Fish fell or was knocked down, his head
striking a flagstone. Just before the
scuffie on the sidewalk commenced Mrs.
Carey, becoming alarmed. hurriedly left
the rarity. After Fish fell, it i.-said that
Sharkey re-entered the saloon and then
left it and went into a saloon few
doors away and moment later left that
place and boarded a street car. He was
closely followed by Mrs. Phillips, who
was carrying his hat and who also board
ed the car. Fish was lying unconscious
on the sidewalk and a knot OF people
ried hin, into the hallway of the saloon
and tried TO revive him.
DID NOT REVIVE.
Being unsuccessful, they again brought
him to the street. thinking he might re-
vive there.
He was lying on the street when a
policeman appeared. The officer called an
ambulance from Roosevelt hospital. F'ish's
Identity was not learned until the hospi-
tai was reached and his clothing searched
AS soon as it was learned who he was
he was entererd as a private patient.
Mrs Casey, Mrs. Phillips and Sharkey
We're arraigned to-day in Police Court
and were held For the Coroner. A detec-
tive said to the sitting magistrate that
the prisoners We're arraigned as suspi-
cious persons in connection with the
death of Nicholas Fish.
Mrs Casey denied all knowledge OF the
case Mrs Phillips. when questioned
about the case, said: You'll find out
later"
SHARKEY EXPLAINS.
Coroner Jackson held Sharkey In $40. Geo
bail and Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Casey in
$500 bail each as witness. Sharkey made
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