Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-02
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, I. The inquest over the body
Of Charles Goodrich was resumed this morn
ing.
Mrs. Myers testified that she lived at No.
46 Rivington street, New York. <Photo-
graphs shown. She recognized one as
Charles Goodrich, whom she had known
about two months. Became acquainted with
him in New York, but saw him first in Brook
Ign. Saw him four or five times week.
Saw him last on Thursday night previous to
his death. Saw him On the corner of Allen
and Rivington streets. 1t was about seven
o'clock in the evening. Met him By agree
ment. 1t was about 9 when he left That
was at &C Rivington street. He was in the
habit of calling on her at her residence, ID
Stanton street. He there made the acquaint-
ance of John L. Beach, sometimes called
Henry Beach and Roscoe. Introduced him
to them. Heard him speak of Roscoe and
say he was dangerous man. There had
been a disturbance between them. 1t was in
the evening at her apartments in Stanton
street Goodrich Roscoe and Beach were
present. Roscoe was talking about Good
rich They talked very loud. and she took
Goodrich by the arm and led him into another
room. Roscoe asked afterwards if she in
tended to keep company with Goodrich, and
said he would be even with her. She often
spoke of it, but could not remember what
was said. 1t was sufficient to indicate that
he had unfriendly feelings, but never heard
him make any threats. Heard him say
God help the person who comes between
you and me-" This was after the quarrel,
about two weeks before Goodrich's death.
Never heard Roscoe say he knew where Mr..
Goodrich lived. Never remember telling
describe it. Asked him if he was married
aad he said ono" Witness saw Roscoe the
! Saturday night after Goodrichs death Told
her that he was going TO Philadelphia. lie
, sometimes went to Baltimore and New Or
leans. When she met him in the Bowery
Goodrich's name was not mentioned. She
! did no. think that lie intended TO leave the
city. Roscoe wanted 10 call at her house,
but she told him that she did not want him
to call. Had known Roscoe five or six
months. Heard him say that she had been
| in i.rooklyn. Never told her what his busi-
ness was. Thought he was a counterfeiter.
He wanted to assist her by giving her coun-
! terfet money to pass. He said that it was
rich's death at No. % Orchard street. 1t
have been Friday morning. Saw Roscoe
! the Saturday after at 80 RiyinGton street
| Saw him on the sidewalk H. then was
going to Baltimore. Made him no reply
| Had been to Mr.. Goodrich's house at night.
| Did not know whether Roscoe had been ar
rested or not. First saw Goodrich in Brook
| Ign. Saw him near the ferry. He stepped
on her dress, begged her pardon, then fol-
lowed her on the boat and continued talking
to her. She made no reply. lie followed
her home and asked her if she didn't want n
boarder, say ing that he could give the best
OF references. They then became acquaint-
ed. She was not intimately connected with
Roscoe, and there was no reason for his be-
coming Jealous of Goodrich. After the quar-
rel in her room, Goodrich met Roscoe com
ing down stairs, but passed without speaking
Another time Roscoe came in while Goodrich
was with her. Roscoe declared to her his
love. She didn't give him to understand
that she had affection for any one olse. She
led him to believe that she thought more OF
Goodrich. lie answered that his money
] tempted her. The pistol she saw fin Roscoe's
pocket was larger than that found in Good
rich's house. She went with Goodrich FREE
quently to the theatre. Went with him the
Thursday before the murder to Broadway
and Central Park and rode back. Met Good
rich some time age at 1926 Broadway. A
gentleman came in and said "IIere is Char
ley again, will make it right" Goodrich
never proposed marriage to her.
To the question why she didn't give the
authorities information Immediately on hear