The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-25

the family. Near neighbors knew moth
ing of her presence. She was appraised
of all that went on, and was so con-
cealed that she heard her husbands
conversation with the family about the
return of his wife.
Matters began to shape on Monday. A
telegram was received by Kelly from
Roanoke Tuesday evening.
Instantly change was made in the
room. The carpet was turned; the
stove and cooking utensils were polished,
and everything renovated. Mrs. Hen
derson was called on for clean bed
clothing.
Philip Eyler and his supposed wife
came over and assisted in the arrange
ment. The time had como to strike.
Mrs. Henderson sought the advice of
Councilman Scott, who in time laid the
matter before Justice Howerton.
The justice visited the young wife
ana obtained her story. Satisfying
himself that all was correct, he
issued warrants for the arrest of both
couples, and posted officers at the train
to await the arrival of wife No. 2. An
officer in citizens clothes was stationed
at Henderson's.
AS the train drew up to the depot yes
terday evening Mr.. Kelly and Mrs.
Eyler were waiting to receive Mrs.
Kelley. They looked with longing
eyes and cast suspicious glances at
Chief Morris and two policemen who
stood near.
When it became apparent that wife
No. had failed to appear, tho chief
ordered the two arrested. Kelley sub
mitted with evident composure, but the
woman trembled, and was greatly
frightened.
Officer Brown took charge of them
and locked them up at police headquar-
tiers. Chief Morris and Officer Vest
went to Mr.. Bowers residence and ar
rested Eyler. He was also taken to
police headquarters and locked up.
Then Mrs. Kelly revealed herself to
tho neighborhood. Standing on tho
porch and talking to the Big Chief, she
looked like fairy. Every window and
doorway in the community was filled
with interested spectators. Everybody
wanted to know what tho trouble was,
and who and how came tho pretty
young woman at Henderson's. She was
In splendid humor, and, when TIMES
reporter called, conversed in tho liveli-
est manner
Mrs. Kelly said the woman with
whom her husband had been living was
of questionable character Her hus-
band was formerly an employee of tho
Pennsylvania railroad and was killed
about three years ago in an accident.
Her name was Dorth Atkinson. She
followed Mr.. Kelly when he left Altoona,
and it was only by chance that she
found the couple were in Roanoke.
Mrs. Kelly said she was mario d
nineteen months ago, but had lived I'M
happily with her husband on account
OF this woman She was determined to
nave them both punished but regretted
that tho Atkinson woman failed to
come.
She was seated in the room prepared
for the reception of wife No. g A little
center table made by Kelly's own hands
stood in tho center Of the room. On
top was small album containing Mrs.
Atklnson's picture. Mrs. Kelly ran
sacked the room and said it was de-
cidedly cosy. She hated to break up
such home-like nest, but said the Vir-
ginia laws were so suited to thu occa-
sion that she thought it best. 1t would
learn them not to impose on respectable
people.
Mrs. Eyler was bailed as soon as she
was taken to tho station house yester-
day evening. Both Kelly and Eyler
occupied tho same cell all night. They
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hour. Kelly talked pretty freely, but
at first seemed rather grum. Eyier was
asleep and refused to be- awakened.
Kelly said he was all right. The mat
ter would be satisfactorily settled this
morning. His wife had come up to see
him and the matter was compromised.
II am going back to Altoona with her
and leave Dora. She agrees to with
draw the charges. Dora is much pref
tier than my wife though, but 1 guess
III have to go back to her to get out of
this scrape.
"You can just say that Eyler and the
woman he lives with are man and wife.
They were married in Altoona about
two years ago. The idea of duplicating
them in crime is pure malice.
"Dora will be here this morning. I
think. The matter will, however, be
settled before she sees me-"
Mrs. Kelly did not talk as though she
would compromise matters before she
had seen her husband. She seemed
bent on Furnishing him to the full ex-
tent of the law.
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