The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 9, 1898, Page 14

14 THE SAN®' FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 189S WRO. ROTHKUFE SAW A MYSTERIDUS WOMAN AT THE FERRY POSTAL STATION FENNESSEE'S STRANGE STORY CORROBORATED Sylvia Heney Says She Sold the Candy. SHE IDENTIFIES THE BOX NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DUNNING TRAGEDY. Legal Complications That May Pre- vent Mrs. Botkin From Re- ceiving a Fair Trial. Another remarkable coincidence that assume importance for the defenders Mr Cor Botkin h: forced itself t of the labyrinth of d fancies the whole mysterious affair 's Another woman has appeared ation that {s certainly inter- d may be of moment in the case. ntribution to the confusion of oboration of the asser- Fennessee that he saw a resembling Mrs. Botkin post a ckage shortly before 6 o'clock on the rnoon of August 4 at the ferry postal ss is Mrs. Lena Roth- She does not know Mrs. Botkin, and is not sure that her te is of value. She simply desecri what nd fe that, while she wishes to ¢ otoriet was 1junction with in the web of testi- W a woman post a s postal station a few ck on the afternoon - package, Mrs. Roth- the wrapped box of . woman who posted ription published dent is signifi- prove that she to St. Helena at the at the ferry de- hkuff is a resident of e was in this city on ness connected with the h _Fair. Having on Mrs. Rothkuif vy to return to her to take the 6 o'clock but found, upon her depot, that she was 0 early. to do she busied ferry our to else ng the faces and follow- s of the hurrying crowds of men &nd women who came and_went and fro in the ferry building. While n Mrs. Roth- ularly the ac >ached th station, nd agaln returned. The n_was specially at- ent by “idents as one or two toffice had already e nterested her. with a 1 A letter in d then dropped it Rothkuff watched to visitor would do. not unlike Mrs. Bot- 2 in front of the post- 4 o wrapped box that shape resembled a_box of as dealers sell for 5 cents. wortly before 6 o'clock and there - three men in front of the hkuff says she did ticularly, and as far m may have been attention was fixed e woman who had approached the e window of the postoffice. The r hesitated 2 moment when she the window. She made a mo- if to retire for a few steps and reached tion then returned to drop the package in the mail A few minutes later Mrs. Rothkuff was to Sacramento. She thought the incident at the ferry pos- on and dismissed it from her mind n incident in an jdle diversion. When E. Fennessee was pub- r, Mrs. Rothkuff recalled r experience. She told it to her friends Dbut took no steps to communicate with the authorities. She can give no more par- Heular deseription of the strange woman than that already indicated. The woman with the packagé may have worn glasses Mrs. Rothkuff knows, as the = ferry did not look critically Rothkuff has intro- ase are of great impor- - to_the defense In any pian to estab- lish for Mrs. Botkin an alibi. If it can be nan, resembling iiled a package In any way 1i he box of polsored candy a serious doubt will be interjected to interfere with the e of the pri ution. When Fen- » made his statement no greater im- ¢ than that of a coincidence was d to it. Both the prosecution and ense saw its meaning, which is now greatly enhanced by the recital of Mrs, Rothkuff. Mrs. Rothkuff was in the city yesterday afternoon, but returned at night to her home in Sacramento. rd In an interview yes- v she described the incident as al- y outiined. The defense will undoubt- t T edly use her as a witness when the case of Mrs. Botkin is presented. The police have glven up all hope of tracing the postage stamps on the box of poisoned candy to their purchaser. It is impossible to locate so small a purchase, & and the endeavor will be given up as eles The inquiry before the ?ocnl srand 'y has also ‘ended. The police authorities of this city do not wish to injure their own plan of sending Mrs. 3otkin out of the State. If the Inquiry before the Grand Jury were to proceed an indictment might be the result, and the prosecution would find itself 'in a peculiar predicament. It was out of the question for the police to use the offi- clal inquisitors simply as agents to ob- tain testimony that could not be secured in_any other wa: Little has been left ADVER(IISEMEN"™S. JISFIGURED FOR LIFE Our little girl's humor commenced with & tiny sore on one nostril, but it kept on spread- ing till we thought she wonld never get i} cured. We tried everything we could get, but it kept getting larger all the time, till Both nostrils, the upper Uip, a part of the lower np,mdupm'mwtheya,mamldun. ‘We thonght there was no cure, and that sho would be digfigured for life. Finally we tried CutrovRa REMEDIES. We used (CURA ResoLveNT and pearly a box of CUTICURA (ointment), and in a short time she was en- tirely well, with noscar or trace of the humor. Mrs. WM. CHICHESTER, Platuville, Ct. Drsrio- S T T A0 B e ap i CoTictR, and mild doses of Coricura RESOLYERT. Bold throughont % o Gare By Bomer, Mrs. Lena Rothkuif, Who Introduces a New Mystery in the Dunning Tragedy. g‘?&. therefore except to put in legal form the evidence thatihas already be This wiil be done as a prepa extradition hearing before Budd. Governor This proceeding has been set for next Tuesday morning, and will be hela at the Palace Hotel. Another saleswoman, George Haas, made a sta day to the police. She i Heney, who wo as an and on occasions at night. tles are now convinced that it was and not Mis: imma Herber who the box of candy that was subsequ poisoned. Both Miss Herber and ) Heney sold boxes of candy swering the ption of that which p $0 prom- employ ment Miss yester- Sylvia | descri fnent a part in the Dover tragedy. Mi: Herber told her story to the police, an attempted, without success, to identi Mrs. Botkin as the purchaser of the box. | After this fallure Miss Heney was | brought forward. The young lady was | summoned to police headquarters last | night and made a complete statement. She says that on the afternoon of July 3i she sold the box of candy which was Sent to Delaware. Her recital of the incident of the sale and the actions of the pur- | chaser is identical with that made by | Miss Herber and already published in The | all. Miss Heney can go further than | ss Herber, however, as she explains hy she identifles the hox. The woman who made the asked for a special box. 0 sell a faded bo urchase had | With a desire | and piease her em ployer Miss Heney chose that which she identified yesterd: An attempt was then made to have the girl identify Mrs. Botkin. The young lady taken to the window of the matron’s room, but Mrs. Botkin retired from vie Another effort | will be made at the earliest possible mo- ment. The police have also received the report | of T. Kytka, the handwriting_expert who | is employed by the Police Department. | The expert solemnly announces that Mrs. Botkin undoubtedly wrote the anonymous letters to Mrs. Dunning and also the ad- dress on the box of poisoned candy. This decision, coming from an employe of the Police Department, was not unexpected. An interesting legal question has arisen in the case of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin which will probably puzzle not only the lawyers engaged on both sides but also Chief Lees, who _claims to be the leading counsel for the State. The constitutions of the State of Califor- nia and Delaware, as well as the constitu- tion’ of the United States, provide that in criminal prosecutions the a sed shall be confronted with the wit: s against him or her in open court. The principle enun- ciated is as old as the Magna Charta. It was formulated for the purpose of pro- tecting persons accused of crime against secret trials and the conspiracies of those in power, who, in monarchical govern- ments, arbitrarily made way with their political enemies. In the Botkin case the question is now asked: How can the alleged poisoner be confronted with the witnesses against her if she is taken to Delaware, or how can the same prlvllege be extended to*her if she is tried here? There is no process by ?’h!ch the California witnesses can be ompelled to attend court in Delaware, and there {s no process by which those in that State can be brought here. The constitutions of both States, as well as the Federal organic law, guarantee Mrs. Botkin the same privilege employed by the prosecution. That is, she ‘is en- titled to have witnesses in her defense brought into court. If it should appear that a EPrson in Delaware refused to at- tend when subpenaed in her behalf she could not constitutionally be convicted, and if she were extradited on Governor Budd's warrant and her California wit- nesses should refuse to go to Delaware, she could not be convicted there. “The fact of this matter 1s,”” said an'at- tornev who has studied the case, ** Mrs. Botkin's situation is an anomaly in the law. Even if she were a fugitive. from justice and could be extradited under the Federal statute, none of the California witnesses could be taken to Delaware against her will. The common law pro- vided that when a crime was committed partly in one and partly in another juris- diction it might be tried in either, but it was always assumed that tne trial would take place where the witnesses were lo- cated. “If Mrs. Botkin actually was a fugitive from justice from Delaware the witnesses for and against her would probably be in the latter State; but as she Is not in the legal sense a fugitive—never having been iu Delaware—it happens that both the witnesses for and against her are mostly here. *'1 have no idea how the prosecution in the Botkin case will get over this diffi- culty. Dunning is one of the importagt witnesses for the State. It will probably be difhcult to make out a case against her without his evidence. Su;zpose he should refuse to_co: to California in case she is tried here¥or go to Delaware In case she is extradited. I know of no way.In which he could be compelled to attend either jurisdiction.” The point here involved is sooner or later bound to puzzle the lawyers on both sides. Inde¥d, it may cut an important figure in the argument before Governor Budd on Tuesday next. SUMMING UP THE EVIDENCE OBTAINED Chief Lees Preparing for the Battle for Extradition Before Gov- ernor Budd. Chief Lees is still seeking to attach Mrs. Botkin to the mass of facts and surmise that he has gathered to place before Gov- ernor Budd on Tuesday next. The arsenic feature of the case is con- sidered closed by the prosecution in so far that Mrs. Botkin admits that she pur- chased arsenic of the Owl Drug Company | | posed to have been famillar with WANTED MONEY ALONG WITH HIS BRID H. C. Franks Was Soft, Easy Victim. i N 5 A MATRIMONIAL AGENCY FAKE a ANSWERED AN ADVERTISE- MENT OF A “RICH WIDOW.” She Got Him on a String, Then Worked Him for Costly Pres- ents—Now She Is in Jail. & Men who seek a sharer of thelr jovs and sorrows through the medium of a matrimonial agency as a rule come to the conclusion that they are fools and wish they had folfowed the good old custom of winning the affections of girls why antecedents were known to them. Bain’s Matrimonial Agency in this city has been the means of many heartaches and worse, and now the female head of the concern has been arrested at the in- stigation of a dupe who has the courage to brave public ridicule. About the beginning of January last H. C. Franks, a wealthy miner in El Paso, Tex., noticed an advertisement in Bain's paper, “The Marriage Bell,” that a widow worth $250,00 wanted a husband; congenfal. He thought over the matter, and being a bachelor he decided to write to the address in the advertisement. In a few days he received a reply from Mrs. Grace Allison, who is the female head of the bureau, that she was pleased with his letter, and begging for further particulars about M and his anteced- ents. He did not like the tone of the letter, but replied and received a reply that he appeared to be the man she had for years been looking for. Franks found it necessary to go to New York on business, and when he reached Jamestown, N. Y., he sent Mrs. Allison a diamond engagement ring worth $110. After he had finished his business in New York he came to this city and met on June 1. But with the balance of the prosecution’s evidence the accused woman | remains unattached, and the past two | days have been largely spent in hearing | the numerous witnesses who were sup- | Mrs. | Mrs. Allison, who was then living at 516 Jones street. He was delighted with her and it was agreed that they should be married this month. She showed Franks a number of houses that she sald belonged to her, and he thought himself the lucki- est man on earth. He remained in the money no object, but only he must be | she had taken rooms in a house on Hyde street, between Union and Pacific streets. A warrant was sworn out for her arrest on the charge of grand larceny by trick and device before Judge Joachimsen, and Sergeant Mofiitt was detailed to arrest her. He succeeded in doing so last night and she was locked up in the City Prison. “Do T look like a thief? Would any one take me for a criminal?” exclaimed the prisoner last night. “Why, I am a woman of wealth and refinement. That man, pointing to Desk Sergeant Brown, ‘“has taken nearly $4000 in diamonds from me. It's an outrage that I am placed in this vile place. 1 was walking to my home when a man accosted me and asked me whether I was Mrs. Allison. I answered ‘How dare you address me” How dare you speak to a lady? With that he grabbed me by the arm and says ‘You come with me.’ Of course I could not resist, and went with him. “I had an inkling that this man Franks contemplated my arrest, but I did not think he would go so far. Why, I'can prove that every gresent he gave me was a gift, and how he can charge me with theft is something I dom’t understand. He has been sending me flowers since his arrival in the city. He owes a flerist $18 for flowers sent me up to a few days ago. “‘That man is angry at me because 1 did not loan him $10, A few days ago he tried to borrow $7 from me, but I refused him. He said he was erecting a smelter, but I knew he was not, because he had no money, and had no business | ability to do it. Mr. Fran is lacking in intelligence and refinement, and in fact is not my social equal. I have hundreds of letters from him in my room, showing 1 his affection for me. I never cared for him and would never marry him, but if a man forces his gifts on a woman she cannot refuse to accept them. “I made his acquaintance through the marriage bureau. He was in Colorado, but after we became acquainted he came out here to 'marry me. As he did not come up to my expectations, I put him off." SHOT IN THE BACK. Manual Meads Shoots Fred Miller in a Quarrel. Fred Miller, night cashier in the Brook- Iyn Restaurant, at 207 Sixth street, and who resides at 99 Howard street, was shot in the back last night by Manual Mecads, a brother of John Meads, the pro- prietor of the restaurant. He was ar- rested by Officer T. P. Riordan and a charge of assault to murder placed against him. Young Miller was removed to the Recelving Hospital, and although Dr. Hartley probed for many minutes he was unable to extract the bullet. Miller claims that Meads entered the restaurant last night and charged him with bearing false reports to his brother. s the wounded man denfed and em- zed his denfal with a few choice ex- ons. Meads then smashed him in face and a fight resulted. Miller- had enemy on the floor pummeling him hen Meads pulled a gun out and shot him. Friends then separated the two, but desk when Miller was moving to his Mends shot him in the back. The _prisoner has charge of the Cream- ery Restaurant, 117 Sixth street, also owred by John' Meads. e e SANCTUARY SOCIETY DAY. Young Athletes Who Won Prizes Yesterday in Running and Other Games. The Sanctuary Soclety of St. Ignatius Church held a very interesting field day vesterday in which fifty able young ath- letes participated. The following are the winners: Handball, seniors, H. Hussey, W. Wil- Mams; juniors, J. McCarty, W. Burns; shotput, handicap, junior, J. McCarty senfor, H. Fenning; running high jump, senfor, L. Lennon; standing high jump, senior, L. Lennon, walking race, handi- cap, for juniors and seniors, F. Freeman; running broad jump, senior, L. Lennon; running broad jump, junior, J. McG@arty; the Miss Grace Allison, Who Posed as & Rich Widow, and H. C. Franks, One of Her Love-Sick Victims. Botkin’s movements, particularly with her shopping tours. f these A. B. Barnes, proprietor of the Hotel Victoria, one time the abiding place of Mrs. Botkin, was most reckoned on for positive facts. He was calied into the presence of Chief Lees yesterday and subjected to a rigid interrogation, but as it had not been his custom to record the do(nfis of his guests the information that was had of him was only of a fi:nerfll character. Mrs. Botkin's remainin will be probublg not so devold of event as have those of the two weeks past. The procession of freaks who are morbidly at- tracted by great crimes and great crim- inals has begun, and the prisoner is ke?t busy declining to be exhibited. One party of six simpering young things were taught a lesson yesterday that should be of lasting benefit. Armed with a permit from the Chief, they descended upon the City Prison and insistently demanded that the prisoner be dragged forth. The pris- oner declined to be dragged, but the de- mands were not squelched untll Turnkey Shaw ordered them out of the prison. days in jail THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS. Physiclans recommend the Crystal warm sea ‘water tub and swimming baths, North Beach. —_— Murderer Found Insane. A jury in Judge Wallace's court yes- terday, under advice of the court, return- city from February 8 to 13, when he left for El Paso. Before leaving she told Franks that she would like to have some token of his loye and he might send her some silk for dresses and some of the valuable stones that were to be found in Teas. He sent her 12§ yards of silk valued at $150 per yard, and opals and other precious stones altogether of the value of about $1000. All this time they were corresponding In the most endearing terms, and Franks longed for the day when he could call the wealthy and fascinating widow his own. He arrived here a few days afio and called upon her to fix the day for the wedding. She was cold In her manner and urged him to return to El Paso as she was afraid some bewitching ' young maiden might fascinate him and he would forget her. He reminded her that thelr marriage was to take place this month, but she begged that the ceremony be postponed a short time longer. She had occasfon to leave the room and Franks' attention was attracted by a pile of letters on top of a bureau. He was curious and examined them and was surprised to find that they were answers to the ‘‘wealthy widow" advertisement. He got suspicious and asked her what the letters meant and she put him off with laughing reply. He went to Attorney Humphrey and explained to him the cir- cumstances, and he called upon Mrs. Al- lison Wednesday evening. The attorney demanded the return of the engagement ed a verdict in the case of Henry Wil- llams, the aged pauper who killed Louls Perrilo, a fellow-inmate of the Alms- house, finding the defendant at present insang. He was committed to the asy- lum at Ukiah. Should he recover he will be tried for murder. He is 76 years old. ring, the silk and the precious stones, but Mrs. Allison advised him to tell Mr. Franks to go to a warmer climate than California. 7 Yesterday morning Franks reported the case at .?Uce headquarters and a de- tective wa€ sent to Jones street to bring Mrs. Allison to Chief Lees. She nad fled, but it was ascertained later that | standing broaa jump, vard race, junior, J. race, senior, H. Fannin, tams, H. ' McCarty's , juniors and senfors, H. H ; | pole"vault, Junior. 5 Mo irennessy; legged race, handicap, juniors and senlors, . Burns, L. Reising: pursuit race, W. Highland; potato race, junior, J. Greenan; race, handicap, juniors and seniors, B Faley; coat and hat race, Juniors and seniors, E. Faley: hop, step and jump, senior, L. Lennon; obstruction race, Juniors and seniors, J. Greenan; hop, step and Jumr, junior, H. Hussey; senior race. W. Willldms; Juiifor zace, W Faley; e, handicap, . B y, * - e D aley, H. Mc e officers of the day were Perry Hen- nessy, A. B., grand marshal; ngy D. Fanning, *%, chief ald; Leo C. Lennon, '% Walter J. Williams, 's," assistant aids; senior, L. Lennon; 100 8; relay race, three team; handicap Edward F. Day, G. McCarthy, Lgao Simpson, Thomas Fox, Z. G. Maher, 1L A cCarthy, judges; Walter 4 ‘Williams, 99, timekeeper; Thomas B. Keefe, clerk of course; Percy R. Hennessy, A. B, John Sullivan, Leo C. Lennon, W. Williams, \::gg D. ¥anning, committee of arrange- —_———— Burned While Heating Alcohol. 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