The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-25

TWYTOT WTIICWTN
the ring set with the dark red stone in his vest
pocket He said that he supposed II belonged
TO Bella johnson. because 1t WIS womans =
ring. He said that he had never seen John. or
Chastine Cox, and had never even heard OF
him. Taylor is not so much troubled Mt his ar-
rest ns witness in. this case ms he i at the
newspapers, some Of which. he says. alluded to
him, i'm describing Il boxing match ut n variety
performance last spring as Snow Drop"
PERSONS WHO HAVE KNOWN COX.
DR.. John B. Rich SAYS that he employed Cox
by the day to help him settle his house. on the
18Th Of last March but that he liked him SO well
that on Mnrch IS he hired him by the month.
He describes Cox as the best servant he ever
was absent at night. because. as no said
BE- BE- had to 20 home TO his wife: Pr
short time there would be- place rs chamrer-
maid open for her. Cox wns delighted at iris
johnson to the house. DR., Rich and the
other members Of the household were
pleased with them both. She was modest,
of April approached. however. Cox said
that though he should regret to leave SO
good place. yet he could make 80 or SO day
by shaking and putting down carpets. He and
Bella Johnson accordingly. went away but not
many weeks ago Cox called on the Doctor, and
II was agreed between them that he should re-
turn and take his former position. DR.. Rich
finds II hard to conceive that "A person OF CoX's
appearance and behavior could commit a
Annie Davis colored woman with whom
Bella Johnson used TO be honrder Mt All
Seventh avenue. now lives at 1877 West Thirty
second street. She saws that Cox first came to
her house in Seventh avenue, so far as she
knows. to see Bella Johnson. He used 20 come
there frequently until Bella went away to live nt
DIR. Rch's. Afterwprd Cox came TO live at her
house. He moved with her to her present resi-
dence in West Thirty-sccopd street. Once.
several weeks ago. he wanted her to take him
20 Boston. whittier she WIS going 10 see
pny his fare. but wanted her 10 introduce
fn raln IN ptV M
a foothold In that city She had no special OBJ
jections. but he did not go with her Afterwards.
she says. while he wns owing her something for
board. he got up one might while she was asleep
and stole away. taking all Of his things and
about III 80 Of her money. which lay in u small
wooden box in her kitchen. She met him lew
days afterwards in the street and reproached
him. He promised to give her s. soon. A day
or two ago she sent girl up TO Mrs. Robinson's
where she heard he was staying. 10 ask him Tor
money, The girl brought her word that Cox
had quit the house.
Inquiry in many quarters. yesterday. brought
TO light some facts concerning Cox. In his con-
fession, as published in the New York papers.
yesterday morning. he said that after finding
out that Mrs, Hull was dead. he went home to
l66 West Thirty-sixth street. and the next day
went to Boston. The house in West Thirty
sixth street Is n four-story brick build
ng at the southeast corner OF Thirty
sixth street and Seventh avenue. The upper
part Of the building Is occupied by negro ten.
the top floor il leased by a negro woman.
very black. very stout. and very neat.
She said that she came 10 that place in July lust.
and Cox hired a room OF her. He WIS always n
very quiet. well-behaved man, but he was there
only a short time. and she didn't know
HnytbhihG 3Sib % gGou' HIM Rons 3n the Moor be-
good-looking mulatto woman. She said that
Chastine Cox used 10 board with her -" He WIS
a real pleasant gentleman" said Mrs Robinson,
very polite spoken and regular in his habits.
Do you remember where he was on Tuesday
night week before astr
can't say for sure. He was out all night
one night that week. but whether II was Tues
day or not don't know. On Wednesday two
weeks ago tthe murder was discovered on
Wednesday morning two weeks ago, June III,
hu came in and said that ne was tired
lOahng about, and was going 10 Saratoga 10
see II he could get lo5. while after that. on
lonkers. where he had been offered a place rs
second cook under woman. He acted
When he went away about 8 o'clock he
seemed to be- in good humor. / didn't
see him again until last week Monday.
when he came In with another gentleman.
don't think he knew the gentcmans name.
for he had 10 introduce himself | think his
gentleman said that he was working on one Of
the Sound boats, and that his home
MAS in Newport. | asked Cox il he got
that place IN 1onkers. and he said he
had not. He stayed here two or three days.
and on "Wednesday did Job putting down
carpets. H. seemed 10 have plenty Of money.
Friday he said that he WAS going to see
4 friend in Newport. Then | told him that
was going To give up the rooms in july.
and asked him II should put his trunks in
the street He was busy all dap packing up
and then sent his trunks away about o'clock.
About O'Clock be went away. | thought he
was going to send his trunks To Richmond. and
that be was going 10 visit his mother. He said
she had written. asking him TO come and see
her. haven't seen or heard from him since"
When the reporter called at DR.. Hulps. Mr..
Coleman. Jr.. came 10 the door. He said that
Pr Hull could not be seen. for his counsel. Mr.
tlOns and not to talk about the matter.