The Portland daily press., 1892-10-11

FALL RIVER, Mass, October 10.-The
manifest breach of faith on the part of
certain officers connected with the Bor-
den murder cases by which certain evil
dence has been given to the public, has
created anger in nearly all circles here.
In the published story were many need
less inaccuracies and some new facts. A
local paper says: "a great deal is
printed regarding the family relations
which is not new. 1t is evident that
somebody employed by the government
in this case has told about every secret
in his possession. Inasmuch as paid
servant of the prosecution is under no
obligation to hold his tongue, this paper
feels at liberty to disclose any informa-
ton which has come into it's possession"
The paper goes on to state the follow
ing new facts in the case: Miss Borden
was terror to her parents.
Her character, as manifested in
church and various religious societies,
was all that could be desired, but at
home she was not pleasant person
with whom to dwell. She made many
of her acquaintances believe she was in
tensely interested in property. While
travelling in Europe, she overdrew her
letter of credit, and man prominent in
business circles honored her draft. When
her fathers attention was called to the
| matter, he commented very severely and
harshly on his daughters extravaganza.
Some years ago, Miss Josie Rodman was
very intimate with Lizzie Borden. The
influence Miss Borden exercised over her
was not relished by Miss Rodman's S
friends. Miss Borden attempted to per-
suade Miss Rodman, who was in failing
health, to make a will in her favor
promising at the same time to make
will in favor of Miss Rodman. Mr.. Jen-
nings drew Miss Rodman's will, but it
has not been shown that Lizzie Borden
was beneficiary, although she sought
to be- Another fact showing her in
terest in the property, is
The Family Quarrel Which Followed
the deciding of some property to her step
mother. The quarrel was prolonged and
bitter.
The man who was paid to give away
the governments case did not touch on
the fact that Bridget Sullivan told a
friend that she saw Lizzie drop some
thing into pan of milk which was on
the stove; that she threw the milk away,
and that Mr.. and Mrs. Borden both
thought they had been poisoned. The
prosecution claims today thatpoison was
used and that Bridget Sullivan, among
| the rest, was sufferer from it.
Mr.. Borden talked with Secretary
Rounseville of the Manufacturers Asso-
citation shortly before his death about his
family affairs. He told Mr.. Rounseville
that he was not living on his farm during
the summer because there was SO much
trouble in his family he did not feel like
going.
Since the hearing, a grand juror has
been indiscreet enough to remark that he
could not bring an Indictment if the pow
ers above testified against the prisoner.
District Attorney Knowlton has the
Jurors name and he will not sit on the
case.
The Fall River Globe says tonight: "a
man very prominent in the case states
that the district attorney
Now Has the Hatchet
with which the murders were committed
1t is quite certain that the local officers
at work On the case have given up the
hunt for the weapon"
The story telegraphed some time ago
from Pawtucket to the effect that Mrs.
James Marshall would testify to having
seen a man escape from the Borden yard
by way of Third street proves to have
little foundation in fact. The younger
Mrs. Marshall, who was with the lady at
the time says they saw no such person
as described.
Tonight the opinion is very prevalent
here that the governments case is great
ly injured by today's developments.
Whether Miss Borden is guilty OF inno-
cent, it is felt that continued excitement
will tend to make fair, impartial trial
more difficult than ever and tend to shat
ter respect for the proper authorities
among the general public.
Attorney Jennings went to the Borden
house tonight in company with two re-
porters. Miss Emma and Mr.. Morse
denied emphatically all the statements
made about the quarrels, etc. Mr..
Morse was very angry and has COM
manded his lawyers to take steps at
once to secure legal redress. Detective
McHenry denies all knowledge of the
matter published. He says he is no way
current of feeling noticeable in some
circles that Lizzie Borden's counsel
Have Some Sensational Facts
in their possession, tending to show their
client innocent. A mistaken idea has
been prevalent here for some days that
Mr.. Morse was under arrest.
The appraisal of the Borden estate is
completed, but no figures will be given
before the report is submitted to the
| probate court. 1t was said at the police
station tonight that this mornings story
was laughed at. District Attorney
Knowlton smiled when asked about the
Importance Of the alleged facts dis
closed and said he guessed the legal
aspects of the case would not be hurt by
| the publication.
AS TOLD IN BOSTON,.