Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-01
RESULT OF THE INQUEST.

The Coroner Finds That Mrs. Judd |
Committed Suieide-SOme Of the
Evldence-Her Children Saw Her
DO the Deed-A Card From Mrs.
Burt-The Funeral.
In order to satisfy the public and leave
no room whatever for doubt Coroner Mix
decided to hold an inquest yesterday after
noon over the tragic death of Mrs E. H.
Judd, wife of Mr.. Judd, the restaurant
keeper ON Orange and State streets. The
coroner made thorough examination of
the premises before the inquest in the af-
ternoon. The inquest began at O'Clock
hearing of Mr.. Judd first of all, who was
subjected to rigid examination.
Mr.. Judd said that Mrs. Judd COM
planned at breakfast Sunday morning that
there wasn't enough to eat. The break
1 fast, Mr.. Judd said, consisted of beefsteak
and rolls. He had few words with his
wife and then left to get some tea and
sugar from his restaurant. just as he left
l the room he heard the shot and turning
around saw his wife falling on the floor.
Mr.. Judd, when questioned in regard to
| his relations with his cook, said her name
/ was Mrs. Mile Burke and that she lived
| somewhere on Crown street, between
| Church and Little Orange. He didn't
know whether she was married or not. If
! she was, her husband didn't live with her.
He denied any improper relations with the
/ woman.
Mrs. Kate Dugan, who has lived over
head the Judds, testified. The only evil
dence outside Of that already given which
u L. l. k1,4AS ,r,, lorr
before last Mr.. Judd went out driving with
woman who was not his wife. She was
dark complexioned, tall and wore green
| dress.
George Cummings, another neighbor,
testified that he heard Mr.. and Mrs. Judd
quarrelling often.
Miss Hannah Greensly, who lives at 152
Orange street, testified that Mrs. Judd had
| told her that she was afraid her husband
would kill her. She had frequently
| heard Mrs. Judd's screams in the night.
In the evening the coroner examined
the two boys, sons of Mrs. Judd, aged
seven and five years, and they both told
him that they saw their mother do the
deed, one of them going up afterwards
and picking up the pistol and putting it
in bureau drawer. From the testimony
received the coroner felt convinced it was
| a case of suicide, and his finding will be to
that effect.
Mrs. Burt was in town last evening and
from all appearances does not look like 9
person guilty of all that rumor has con.
nected with her name. She was dressed
becomingly and acted like lady. She
emphatically denies the stories afoat. The
following card from her is given:
In regard to the statement In the Register Of
l the 30th wish to say that Mrs. Judd threatened
l to shoot, stab and also poison me, instead of my
] threatening to do the same to herself. As regard
l my having anything to do with Mr. Judd or goint
to ride with him wish to say is all false, as Mr.
l Judd will himself affirm. Since the suicide
| could have been found at my home at any time, a
| the restaurant has been closed I strictly den.
any charge that is brought against me in thi
! matter.
| Yours, MRS. NJ. E. BURT.
FUNERAL OF MRS. JUDD.
The funeral of Mrs. Judd was held yes
terday afternoon at her late residence, 10
Orange street. There was large attend
ance of friends and relatives, among whom
were the mother, brother and sister of tn
deceased and Mr.. Judd and his sister
Rev. William D. Mosman officiated. Their
was beautiful display of flowers whicl
sympathizing friends had sent in. The in
terment took place in the Union cemetery
Fair Haven. The Judds once resided il
| Fair Haven. as did also the brother VIII
recently died after long illness, and wer
well known.