New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-06
UNDER CHARGE OF MURDER.
YOUNG BENNETT GIVES HIMSELF UP.


YOUNG BENNETT GIVES HIMSELF UP.
THE MURDERED PoLcRMASs WIFE ARRA1GNED IN
coURT-sHE CALMLY PLEADS NOT GUlITY-BES-
NETT's CAVALIER RESPONSES TO POLICE NouI-
RIEs.
Public interest in the murder of Policeman
Richard H. Smith Of Jersey City continues unabated
Yesterday two incidents furnished material for much
gossip Mrs. Smith, the wife Of the murdered man. was
arraigned before Judge Davis charge Of committing
the MURDER and pleaded not guilty, and Colbert C. Ben
nett also charged with being Of the murderers re-
turned and delivered himself up TO the police.
The courtroom OF Judge Davis, in the city buildings
ON Montgomery-st.. was crowded yesterday morning
The women were requested leave the room and those
who refused were led out by Officer Quinan who acted
under Il orders OF the Judge Poce-sugeon Varrick
visited the suspected just before she was taken
into the courtroom in order TO report her condition In
few minutes she was brought into the room by CHIEF
OF Police Nathan. She black dress with long
veil the she at the funeral services OF
her husband Saturday afternoon. With teeth firmly SET
she followed the Chief chair Her face bore no trace
Of or nervousness and she walked with an air OF
remarkable selfreliance.
what your name !" said Judge Davis, looking her
sharply in the face.
Jennie II. Smith," was the answer, in an ordinary
tone Of voice.
"You are charged with the murder Of Richard II.
Smith, said Judge. care you guilty or not guilty
81 am not guilty" in the calm tone.
You do not desire any further examination" asked
the Judge, until you consult with comseli"
"NO SIR"
She was then remanded for further examination and
was taken back to the detectives room, in which she
has been confined since her arrest Saturday. Her
sister Mfs. George Watson OF MontiCeIloave, Jersey
City Heights held short conversation with her after
she taken from the courtroom.
Captain LenilOn, OF the Fourth Precnot-the one In
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day, Sergeant Simmons having charge in his absence.
Yesterday, at D. NJ, Captain simmons visited Police
Headquarters to see Inspector Morrison business
connected with his precinct He left the Inspectors
Office, but returned at and said: Inspector /
believe that Bennett down at the door now. Special
Officer McCuhe and the captain went down stairs They
passed two men, who talking, one OF whom stood
In the doorway.
as your name Bennett" said the captain, speakDgto
the younger man, who leaning against the doorpost
"Yes," said he, my name is Bennett"
"Then inside" continued the captain; we want
you"
Bennett nodded his head slightly and up stairs TO
the Inspectors Office followed by the two officers.
"You are just the have been looking for"
said Inspector Morrison, the three advanced TO
the Office railing Consider yourself under arrest.
Captain Simmons take charge OF him."
Bennett dressed la dirk-Due flannel suit, with
clean shirt and black tie low SHOES and colored socks
He smOOtE-iaced and 0oyhlOoking, with Hght blue
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face has sulen expression. His hair was parted IN
the middle, aud he black and white mixed straw
hat. The prisoner said that he bad just come from
this CITY, He declined TO say whether he had been In
williamsburg yesterday morning He said that he had
started to give himself up two or three times, but
somehow lac did not DO iG He was then searched by
| Captain Simmons. There was no knife found in his
pockets, and only al 90 IN money. He very ner-
yOus aud be seemed almost unable to stand while he
was questioned BIZ the Inspector He asked about Mrs
/ smith, and the Inspector repled: You are charged
with the murder Of Smith, and Mrs smith Is held as
| your acUOmplice IN the crime"
That is terrible accusation to make against man."
/ said Bennett while his face grew paler.
The prisoner his Covert r. Bennett, born
In Jersey City. and nineteen years OF e said he
| was out OF employment He was then taken down
| stairs aud locked up TO await examination.
Shortly before Bennett was taken into custody Chief
OF Police Nathan received dispatch from Detectives
McIOTney aud Mcneil, stating tnat Bennett LETT VIII
/ Iamsburg for tuis city Yesterday morning. Chief
Nathan was absent from his Office at the time Bennett
was arrested, but ON his return the prisoner was taken
into ms private Office and sui rcted to sharp examiua-
ton admitted that lie had been very intimate with
Mrs smith, aud that he had nursed her when she SUI
fsrug al different from violent nts OF hysefa and
had SAT bed aud famed her, related IN The IRB
UNE. He would neither admit nor deny that there bad
| been any criminal intimacy between tnem When asked
why lie did surrender himself before, ne said he did
no newspapers Friday. He refused 10 tell where he
was az tine time Oi the murder or 10 dlYulge his hiding
place since then Chief Nathan said he was very self
possessed and talked IN cool way, as though he Iet no
S YestSriay Mrs smith was attacked with hysteria.
She was attended by Police surgeon Narriek who stated
that the t unusual severity. Dr. LampsOD her
family phy sican, states that she has remained IN these
ns which resemble epilepsy, for tweniyOur hours at
n time He has tested her by sticking pms m her flesh,
but She took no notice OF them. In OF the spasms
her husband and the physician were unable 10 hO yer
hands aud to Keep her her bed IL Is believed that
the defence Will claim that she Is irresponsible Tor her
acts when angry. William II. DAILY has been retained
on the part Of the prosecution by Alderman smith,
| the murdered mans brother