The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-29

Evidence of the existence of another
woman In the Shomo murder case was
brought to light yesterday. 1t now ap-
pears probable, friends Of the accused
saloonkeeper say. that IL he did fire the
shot that caused the death OF Charles J.
Morbacher. the action was inspired not
by jealousy, as has been the common ru-
NOR, but by a desperate determination
to rid his premises of the continual and
irritating presence OF the now dead res
taurant waiter.
tion of the case were informed. the con-
dition Of Mrs. Shomo, the wife OF the al
legged murderer. is at present extremely
S BEEN suffering from ' extreme nervousness
as n result Of that fact. During this
| time. It is alleged, she has continually
complained to her nurses and to her hus-
or men about the house. Worry over
the presence of these intruders whether
Or her na nas sad Il i
ing believed that Shomo. IL he did the
killing committed the rash act for the
dozen witnesses agree that Morbach-
er was very often seen in the vicinity Of
the Shomo residence, and that Mrs.
was at the foundation of her nervous APP
prehensions, magnsfied. as 1t was. by her
condition 1t Is in explanation Of Nor
bacher's presence that the other woman In
the case Is brought In.
Explains MOrbnchcr's Presence.
1t is said that II was yesterday ascertain
ed that Morhacher's habit of haunting the
neighborhood where he met his death was
due TO his infatuation for certain variety
actress whom he was In the habit of
meeting near the Shomo home. The
name of this woman could not be
learned yesterday but many witnesses
agree In saying that she and Morbacher
net almost daily i. At spot near where here
story is true Morbacher's alleged contin-
ual presence in the neighborhood is ex-
plnined.
shomo seems to have entire confidence In
his wife's fidelity and Mrs. Shomo's netsh-
bors speak in the highest terms of her.
They say she is modest. well-behaved
woman and that not the slightest scandal
has ever touched her character since her
residence at her present home. Yesterday
afternoon Mrs. Shomo called at police
headouerters to see her sr husband ,c, I ,hsy
displayed marked affection for one another
Mrs. Shomo appeared greatly distressed
despite her husbands GOODNESS under the
irving ordeal of his confinement.
Yesterday brought other developments In
the case. Among other things the Identity
of the woman Morbacher met Friday In
the Commercial Importing Company's store
At 1908 Second avenue was. revealed. She is
Miss Ida Christ. OF AIS Yeslcr way. young
woman of excellent reputation. Miss Christ
met Morbacher. whom she had known for
number NJ years. by the merest chance
while making a purchase at the store. 1t
was Miss Christ who gave Morbacher the
supposed number OF Miss Kate Argens'
residence.
Miss Argens also knew Morbacher had
known him for years. In fact the Argens
| and Morbachers are distantly related by
marriage. SO when Morbacher saw Miss
Christ in the tea store he very naturally
asked about the Argens family. He inquir-
ed when Miss Christ had last seen Miss
Argens and wanted to know where she
and see her and other members Of the
| family.
Asked for the number of Miss Argens
| residence Miss Christ answered that she
| thought 1t was 300 Eastlake avenue. She
| di@ not remember the correct number,
| which is 319. Miss Christ thought nothing
| of his death.
Both Miss Christ and Miss Argens talked
freely of the affair with Post-Intelligen-
| Ger reporter yesterday They are the best
| deepest regret at having innocently caused
| the public mention Of Miss Argens name.
| For Mrs. Morbacher they entertained the
| highest regard.
story of an Eye Witness.
Robert Williams. OF Gil Eastlake avenue,
| within probably 800 yards Of where Nor
| bacher was killed, discussed the tragedy
yesterday afternoon. saying:
| $1,000 Denlnu tNe Dig UliiUodVu C0op-
| ping wood when heard a shot. I stepped
| out and looked over In the direction of the
| no;se At this time I saw large man
| pass into the rear of Shonos home. He
| was bareheaded and in his shirt sleeves, In
| his hand he carried rifle. He was in the
| yard. am also confident that he passed
| into Shomo's house as saw nothing more
| of him. I am not prepared to say that it
| was Shomo but / do saw that he walked
| behind the house and that he carried a
gum"
One of Mr. williams daughters has been
| attending Mrs. Shomo as nurse. Mrs. Due
ber of COZ Eastlake avenue. was also re-
| Gently employed in the Shomo home as
| nurse. She spoke highly of Mrs Shomo.
Shomo declines to talk about his case.
| s. NJ. Shipley and w. Fl. Morris, his at
| torneys, have advised him to say nothing.
"In due time Mr.. Shipley said. ''Mr.
| Shomo will make a statement which will
| satisfy the public. but we think it best
| for him not to talk now. and have so ad-
| vised him.
| An inquest on the remains of Morbacher
| will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in
| Bonney & Stewards morgue. Coroner
| Sparkling stated that he would request the
| presence of the prosecuting attorney and
| Shomos attorneys will no doubt be on hand.
| Until the inquest Is held no date for
| Shonos preliminary hearing will be set.
| DIR. Ford and DR.. Powers held a post
| mortem on the body of Morbacher Satur-
| day night. Shomo's attorneys had a long
| consultation with him yesterday.
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