New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07


She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs
Archer. The meeting between the woman and
Morrison was dramatic one according to De-
tective William Lynch. who was present AS
soon as he saw his first wife enter the house
Morrison threw his arms about her neck and
embraced her
II love you yet Lille" ne cried. tears rolled
down his cheeks. 'I'n give you everything
have If you'B say you still love me. I fear 1
shall go mad if you do not forgive me-"
Mrs. Gordon drew back. and said scornfully:
"Oh, why have you deceived me? If you had
done what was right there would have been
of this trouble and disgrace"
II think you know why have concealed my
life from you," Morrison answered. But never
mind. 1t is all over now. 1 will never do 1t
again if you will stand by me through this"
do you intend to prosecute your husband for
bigamy?" Detective Lynch asked of Mrs. Cor
don.
NO. no." she answered. with determination
in her voice. Il do not propose to take any
action. He has troubles enough now"
SHE RETURNS TO COMFORT HIM.
After the interview between Professor Morri-
and his wife Mrs Archer took her by the
arm and starting out to re-enter the car
riage. but Professor Morrison followed them and
pleaded so hard that at last Mrs. Gordon re-
turned and agreed to remain in Mount Vernon
until his difficulties are settled.
At the inquest held last Tuesday by Coroner
Banning Professor Morrison testified under
oath that he had married only once and that
the dead woman had been his wife for twelve:
years.
Chief of Police Foley visited Professor Nor
rison yesterday. but refused to tell the object or
his visit or whether Morrison would be arrested
for his wife's death. The case, he says, is still
in the hands of Coroner Banning. and if he de-
cides that a crime has been committed the
police will act swiftly. Chief Foley would not
say whether or not Professor Morrison is under
police surveillance. but it is evident that he is
being watched Coroner Banning says that the
case Is out of his hands, and that he will take
no further action unless some new evidence is
submitted to him.
The police of Mount Vernon know nothing
+ Of Professor Morrison having gone under the
name OF Alfred Osborne, and ex-Judge Appel
denies it. The report is said there to have origi
mated from an incoherent conversation he had
yesterday while in a highly excited state. in
which he said his name was Osborne His
aunt. Mrs. Cahen rebuked him, and he after
ma,u coIrecteu hlinseH, SAVING tnat ms name
is morrison 1t was learned last night that ex-
Judge Appel had secreted Professor Morrison
In order to prevent him from making any further
statements. He assured the police that he will
produce his client If he is wanted.
The story of the death Of Mrs Morrison is a
side her chtld's crib. Morrison had had his over
coat stolen from his home. An excessively ner-
vous man. he got old army revolver, which
ne ClSaned ana oiled and placed beneath his
pillow Mrs. Morrison had arisen early in the
morning to administer medicine to the baby, who
was Ill. Morrison was awakened by the noise
and. seeing moving form in the dinlly lighted
room adjoining his apartments. he drew his re-
volver from beneath his pillow and fired with
out uttering word His wife fell to the floor
crying. "Oh. Alfred. you have shot mer Nor
rison. now fully aroused. ran for doctor but
it was too late. Mrs. Morrison died the follow
ing day, beseeching the Coroner not to hold her
husband responsible, he in way to
blame for the tragedy. Morrison sat by her
bedside distracted.