Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-31
A yitriol Fiend.

On the morning of the 14th of No
vember, 1873, the mutilated remains OF
q man were found on the bank OF the
River Tula, in the suburbs of the city of
Panuco, Mexico. The body was clothed
in coarse garments, and though authori-
ties endeavored to solve the mystery
their efforts were without success. The
fact was disclosed that besides being
gashed with knife, the face, hands and
body were burned beyond recognition
by strong acid The CHASTITY remains
were buried, and further investigation
ceased.
A short time before the occurrence OF
the above facts there came to live on
the outskirts of Panuco, one Baptiste
Monzani, accompanied by his pretty
Mexican wife. They lived in princely
style, and were looked upon as people
of fabulous wealth. Baptiste was known
to absent himself from home for days
and weeks, during which time the fes-
tivities at his house continued without
interruption. Rich and venerable
seniors seemed to be the principal
guests during Baptiste's absence, but
rs everything passed off in the most
decorous manner gossip was denied its
swing.
One morning charcoal burner while
at work in forest just up from the river
noticed that his dogs were acting in q
mysterious manner, and following their
lead for distance through tine under
growth came upon the mutilated body of
q woman almost nude.
What little portion of the garments
still remained upon her were of the
finest material and her feet and hands
were of a mold which indicated that
the unfortunate was of higher class Of
society. The face was disfgured beyond
recognition by an acid, and in conse-
quence of the intense heat, decomposi-
ton had set in. A short distance from
Monzani lived Senorita Jurez, an old
and wealthy widow lady, who, three
mornings before the discovery by the
charcoal burner, had disposed Of large
portion of her city property and had
drawn large sum of money from her
banker in the City of Mexico. On the
night before she visited Monzani's villa,
and when departing stated that she
would leave for Vera Cruz the following
morning, whence she would sail for Eu-
rope, to be absent some time. That was
the last seen of her alive.
During an excursion to Panuco, Juan
Mevannez, a young and handsome Mexi-
can, who by the death of his father a
short time before fell heir to an immense
fortune, met Senorita Monzani, who,
with her husband, entertained the young
Mexican in a princely fashion. He be-
came very confidential with his hosts,
informing them of his intention of going
abroad for number Of years, and be-
side giving Baptiste letter Of introduc-
ton to his banker in Mexico.
While two fishermen were In their
boat on the river Tula one morning, they
picked up bag carefully sewed together
and upon opening it discovered the
BODY of man mutilated and hacked to
pieces.
This, like the others, was surrounded
in a mystery, and all efforts te discover
clue proved fr1,itless.
The fetes at the Monzani villa contin-
ed to 90 on uninterrupted, and it was
considered great favor to gain admis-
sion to any of them. Baptiste had fire.
auently absented himself, under the
pretense of looking after some business
matters, but his pretty senorita continued
to dispense hospitality with liberality
that provoked admiration.
About this time there appeared ON the
scene a young Mexican named Rudigo
whose attentions to the beautiful senior
ita did not escape observation. Though
Baptiste noticed certain acts on the par
of the pair that would cause disruption
in any well-regulated domestic circle
he, to all appearances, quietly winkeC
at them, firmly believing that it wa
ionly part being played by his wife TO
1.-THE consummation of deed from which
lboth would ENJOY harvest. This stat
of affairs continued for some time with
Tout any objection being raised by Bap
tiste, until one morning he unexpected.
returned to his home and, unnoticed
proceeded to his room, where, to hi
astonishment he discovered his wife ant
Rudigo fast asleep in each others arms
Some noise awakened Rudigo, who, with
out standing upon any ceremony, mad
a precipitate fight, disappearing befor
the astonished Babtists could fully real
lie the true state of affairs.
No explanation would satisfy the IL
Ifuriated man, and he swore to be avenge
on both.
About q week after the above occu
.. renee the servants of the house WEI
startled by loud shrieks coming frol
their mistress's room, and, on going
the direction of the sound they sa
Monzani running through the corridt
leading to the senorita's room and juml
ing from side window on to portic'
and thence to the ground. A sport
man was riding past at the time, an
seeing female at the window motto
! ing to stop Monzani. whom the nd
i. supposed to be burglar, raised b
- gun and fred. Monzani. with gros
dropped to the ground, mortally woun
! ed. After great difficulty, the senont
: despite her writhing. and convul'l
: struggling, was placed upon her bed.
: physician was at once summoned, vi
{ Immediately discovered that, the unfe