The Portland daily press., 1877-04-09
NEW YORK.
The Jewett Tragedy

The Jewett Tragedy.
NEW YORK. April Tt is now generally
planned the murder of his uncle, in conse-
quence of the formers dissatisfaction with the
dissolution of partnership. Orville, when last
noticed by any one. was standing in front OF
the fire with his hands under his coat tails.
The wife of the janitor said when she and her
husband were startled by the first explosion,
they sprang up from the breakfast table and
ran rapidly down stairs. She was but half way
down when she heard four sharp reports in
quick succession, but attached no importance to
the circumstance until the finding of the bull
lets and their connection with the empty cham
bers of the small pistol were pointed out to her.
1t seems evident that after throwing the gre
made and finding himself comparatively un-
hurt, Orville, carrying out his preconceived
plan, drew small revolver and discharged all
four barrels into his breast. Three remained in
his body and the fourth went out through a
pane of thick ground glass which forced one of
the panels OF the hall door, and buried itself in
the soft wood of the hall wall. Subsequently
Orville drew large revolver and put finish to
his CHASTITY work.
Charles Taintor, son-in.law of George W.
Jewett, says he was sitting in the main Office
when the explosion occurred, and was partly
stunned. Immediately he heard his father-in-
Law call him by name, and rushed into the rear
office. In the gloom caused by the smoke, he
saw Geo. N: Jewett on the floor, with his
nephew, iorSille D; Jewett lying partly over
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wringing his hands. Orville rolled off his un-
Gle and Taintor saw that he had small pistol
IN his hand and distinctly saw Orville place it
to his breast and fire more than once. Mr.
Taintor rushed out Of the place, called for help
and as soon as Mr.. Geo. w. Jewett was taken
from the rear room, he went to Staten Isl and
and informed his family of his death. Mr..
Taintor will testify to these facts at the in
quest.
Notwithstanding the statements by Chas, w.
sJ6W2tt Taintnr hiatt rui1 Voxu
shot himself, the police and tho coroners main
tain that the course of the bullets and other
circumstances show that he was shot by some
one else.
NEW YORK, April S.-The funeral of Orville
u. Jewett took piece today from his unce's
residence in Brooklyn and was largely attend
ed by his relations and members of the Loyal
Legion of the United States, of which deceased
was Bievet Lieutenant Colonel. The remains
OF the late Geo. w. Jewett also were inferred
brought over from Staten Island accompanied
py the relatives and the employees of the firm
Death Of a Noted Philnnthropisf,
Rev. DR.. VIM. Augustus Muhlenberg died IN
St Luke's hospital tonight. He was born the
10th OF September, 1896. in Philadelphia, and
was the founder of the hospital wherein he
died, and widely known as philanthropist
He graduated in Pennsylvania University in
1914 and was ordained in 1917. He was author
OF the hymn II would not live always, and
other pieces.
Riotous Strikers.
New YORK;. April S.-The streets of the
Union Hill and West Hoboken were crowded
Friday night and yesterday with the striking
silk weavers from the neighboring factories,
nearly drunk and threatening the lives of all
who continued work. The residents of that
portion of Jersey entertain fears of a riot.
Bank Robbery.
The Sixth National bank at Broadway, 9Th
Avenue and 18th street was entered by
burglars to-day, who broke open the safe con-
tanning silver coin, and carried off $25O0. A
large safe containing the surplus money of the
bank was left untouched.
The Sun says the large safe contained nearly
half million dollars in portable shape, but
was burglar proof and was not attacked. Two
or more men are believed to have been in the
Job, as the silver would have made q load for
that many. 1t appears that hole was cut up
from an unoccupied basement through the
floor of the bank by the burglars.
Various Matters.
The Hartford Club of Brooklyn yesterday
aeieatea a held nine at base ball by score Of
Ihere was an imposing celebration of Easter
on poard the Russian feet afte; midnight last
Hign1 The Russian minister to the United
states and two Grand Dukes were among those
taking part in the ceremonies.