The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31

investigation yesterday revealed the
fact that Jealousy was the cause Of the
murder in Old Forge Sunday evening,
when Antonio Spinello was shot dead
by his boarding boss. Angelo Pelozi.
The murdered man had been living
with the Pelozi family for long time,
ana became enamored of Mrs. PeloZi
she resented his advances and threat
ened to acquaint her husband with the
facts If Spinello persisted i'm his atten-
tions
Three months ago Spinello wanted
Pelozi's wife to elope with him, but
she refused, saying that she would
rather be shot dead than be unfaithful
to her husband. Spinello persisted In
his endeavors to separate the couple.
but without success and was again
warned by Mrs. Pelozl that unless he
refrained from annoying her, she would
inform her husband.
About three weeks ago, while the wo.
man was engaged in her household du-
ties, Spinello attempted to crimnally
assault her, and threatened to kill her
If she told any one of what happened.
Janero Passerro, who was in the
house at the time, learned of Splnello's
intention. and also threatened to in
form Pelozi of what occurred. A few
days ago, Mrs. Pelozi heard that her
husband was aware of what had trans
pired, and told him everything.
SPINELLO WAS ROASTING.
AS related in The Tribune yesterday,
Spinello and Passerro had been attend
ing wedding in Old Forge, and when
hnty InI
the shooting occurred they met Pelozi
The former were engaged in CONVEX
sation about Pelozi's wife, when Spin
clio remarked that If the woman did
not accede to his wishes, he (Spinello)
would kill her. and, also. her husband
If necessary.
Pelozi was nearby and overheard the
conversation. Approaching the two
men, he asked them what they were
talking about. Both replied that they
were talking about themselves, but
| PeloZi would not believe their story,
and drew a revolver from his pocket
and fired four shots, two Of which took
effect in Spinello's body
Passero grappled with the murderer,
and PeloZi threatened to shoot him if
he did not let him go. Passerro hung
! on, however, and Pelozi pointed the re-
volver square at his face and pulled the
trigger.
Fortunately the cartridge failed to
| explode, and Passerro took to his
heels, running as fast as he could to
| the house of officer James Bell, whom
he informed of the murder.
Meantime, Pelozi, it is supposed. took
a roundabout course back to his broth
er-in-law's house, where it is believed
he was seCreted during the night.
SEEKING THE FUGITIVE.
Detective Leyshon searched the
premises but failed to find the MUIR
derer. The occupants swore that the
man had not been there. but theil
statement is not believed
Pelozi's wife said that she was with
her husband at 8 o'clock p. m. in the
house where the wedding occurred
and that he left there to go to his
brother-in-law' house.
According to her statement. the mur-
derer was with her after the shooting
and did not say anything about it, but
this assertion is quite improbable, as
the officers were searching for him al
that time.
close watch was kept on Pelozi's
house all night, and a diligent search
was prosecuted all day yesterday. bu
no trace of the murderer could he
found.
1t is believed however. that he is in
hiding in Old Forge, and is being
shielded by his friends.
The murderer is about feet 6 inches
tall, about 80 years of age, and wore a
dark suit of clothes and slouch hat He
has black hair and slight black nous
tache. and speaks fairly good English
He also wore a heavy silver watcf
chain.