Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-06
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Andrew BayleF Arrested For an A1-
 legged viIlainous Assault on Mrs.
 William HendrIckson-She After
 ward Takes ChlorOfOrm = Rayler
 Denies she Story and Brands is as q BlackmaiIlng Scheme. Andrew Bayler of 106 St. John street, and 1 bookkeeper at the Farren Brothers spring bed manufactory on Artisan street, was ar-
 rested last night by precinct officers, charged
 with 6endish criminal assault on Mrs. Wm. Hendrickson of 115 Columbus avenue. She | lenged both Henderson and Orlofski to meet | him in contest.
 He was also arrested last night for drunk enness.
 Hendrickson was employed by the Farren Brothers within few days, when he was discharged. He and Bayler have been good friends.
 The story as told by Hendrickson is to the effect that shortly before 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Bayler came to the house and found his wife alone. The visitor made some re- marks that aroused Mrs. Hendrickson's sus- picions and she started to leave the room. Bayler caught hold of her and, putting his hand over her mouth, stiHed her cries for help. She struggled to free herself, but with~ out avail. Dragging her to her apartments he criminally assaulted her.
 He left her unconscious and she did not re- gain consciousness for some time. Hendrickson says he did not arrive home until Il o'clock, when his wife told him of what bad happened. The affair had also preyed upon her mind to such an extent that she had attempted to commit suicide by tak- ing chloroform.
 As to Mrs. Hendrickson's taking the chlo- roform there is no question.
 Drs. Madden and Mailhouse were called, the latter in consultation, and they admins tered emetics and did all possible to revive here. The doctors worked over her until two or three o'clock yesterday morning.
 There is another side to the story. BayIer says it is case of blackmai. He thinks Hendrickson is trying to get even with him for the latter's being dis charged and has brought the suit to get some money out of him.
 Hendrickson was arrested last night about 3 o'clock for drunkenness but was bailed ont by Judge Sheldon. It was said he was around the streets with a revolver trying to find Bay1er.
 A reporter called at Rendrickson's house last night The place where he lives is two story house, the second door above Lafayette street on Columbus avenue. If Mrs. Hendriekson had made any outcry she must have been heard, as several houses stand close by, while there is a store next | door on the corner.
 \ \ the affair.
 | The lady who answered the ring by the | reporter would not allow Mrs. Henprickson \ to be interviewed, as she was unable to see ! any one. She said. however, that Mrs. Hen- drickson was out Of danger. She said Hen- | drickson was not at home. ! Mrs. Hendrickson is described as a very ! pretty blonde of 25 years, being well-formed ! and lively She has been married five years. l She is said to have 8 nervous temperament. Behind the doors of the precinct last night \ slept Bayler. When COURIER reporter \ asked Lieutenant Smith if he could see him he kindly consented. As the lieutenant ! turned the lock of the big iron door and | opened 1t several men sleeping in the sweet ! embrace of numerous whiskies were stretched
 at full length on the long wooden bench. "Bayler," called Lieutenat Smith, ''here is r 8 reporter who wants to see you" He was also sleeping on the cold boards. ! With half-hearted smile he came forward ! and talked through the iron bars. He is of | medium height, has pleasant face, mous-
 tache and mutton chop beard, and would | pass for tolerably good looking man. He I was well dressed. He has 8 wife and two \ children He said that he had ! been to New York Thanksgiving day with \ his family and he came home, leaving them ! there for a few days. With almost tears in | his eyes he said it would be 8 hard blow to I his wife when she returned home and heard [ what he had been arrested for. He said that he had intended quitting Farren Brothers this Saturday night and go- ing into the agency supply business in Court street. He had already started it and had been working on it. Hendriekson and wife said they would try to help him sell some goods. A few days ago he received a letter from some one who said call at 115 Colum- bus avenue to sell some goods. Being up that way he did so. He did not know it was Hendrickson's house.
 gk exclaimed Mrs. Herdrickson. "You know my husband is jealous and didn't sign my name because didn't want him to ind out about It." He says he stayed not longer than fifteen minutes. After he was there few minutes the door bell rang, and at the same time the back door was tried. Hendrickson walked in. The two exchanged courtesies, and then Hendrickson called his wife upstairs and had a talk with her. On coming down Hendrickson told Bayler that he would avoid unpleasantness in the future by not calling. He then left.
 When asked about Mrs. Hendriokson's character Bayler said he had never heard 6 word against her. He attributed her suici-
 dal attempt to her husbands jealousy. He
 has suspected that men called on her, and he
 probably made threats to her which led her
 to desire to put an end to her life. On com-
 ing in the back door Hendrickson said: "Ahl
 Tye been watching for you."
 Bsyler says he will fight the charges to the
 bitter end, as he is innocent. He has as yet engaged no attorney and says he will not
 until he sees his employers first.
 There was meeting of Phi Beta Kappa at 106 North last night. A paper on the "School Education of Pennsylvanian was read by Woodruff 'ss, captain of the crew.
 Carter 'S8 S.. who rowed No. on last years crew, has returned to the university for post graduate course. MT. Carter was elected captain of the crew for this year, but resigned. He will probably row again next spring.
 The college orchestra will give concert on Monday, the 17th, in LOomis' Hall. The Glee club will assist. The orchestra has twenty eight pieces this year and has been carefully trained by MT. Stack. As result their playing is great improvement over last years work.
 The editors of the Pot-Pourri have given notice that all organizations wishing to have cuts inserted should give notice immedi- ately.
 The schedule of next terms recitations has
 been published.
 Fifteen men are in training for the Har-
 yard crew.
 Meetings of the Philosophical and Mathe- nautical clubs were held Tuesday evening.
 The last hare and hounds run of the season
 was held at the Field yesterday afternoon.
 Next Saturday a championship cross country run will be held.
 Daughters Of ReDecca.
 Rachel lodge D. of R. of Meriden, had 8 red letter night Tuesday night. It was the occasion of the competitive drill. There were present Naomi lodge of Few Haven, and Miriam of Hartford. Both of the other teams having drilled, and the team from Ra- chel lodge having seen them, it knew just about what it had to do to defeat the others. The work of the other teams was of an ex- ceptionably fine nature, but the Rachel lodge went into the rehearsing heart and soul, and the result was very fine work when it came their turn.
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