The Topeka state journal., 1902-03-29
SHOT J. S. JUDD.
Father of City Physician Judd
Killed by a Woman.
Claims That Judd Made an At
tack on Her.
HE is KNOWN HERE.
Has Been in Topeka Frequently
of Late Years.
Woman Who Did Shooting is
Under Arrest.
Funeral to Be Held in Topeka
Monday.

y. =. In0 1aIn6r 1lly 1HySl-
clan Corban E. Judd of Topeka. was
shot and instantly killed by Mrs. G. E.
Walker at Las Vegas, N. M. Friday
afternoon at BIS o'clock. Mrs. Walker
claims that Mr. Judd attempted to as
sault her. and she was forced to shoot
him to save her honor.
The shooting occurred in Mrs. Walk
er's bedroom over Furlong's photograph
gallery. After shooting Judd, Mrs.
Walker ran downstairs and gave to Mr.
EurlOng the smoking revolver with
which she had done the killing. She
gave herself into the custody of the po-
lice, and is under guard in her ROOM
Mrs. Walker is an Iowa woman. She
came from Miles, Iowa, to Las Vegas
hot springs for her health. Immediately
after shooting Judd she telegraphed to
her husband. who is a farmer. to come
to Las Vegas. He is expected to arrive
there the first train.
j. S. Judd is well known in Topeka
He has spent great deal of time here
with his son, DR.. c. E. Judd, at the lat
ter's home in Potwin. Mr.. Judd left To-
peka about two months ago to visit his
son who is director of the medical de-
partment of Montezuma hotel at Las
Vegas hot springs. He was accompa-
MED by his wife.
Mrs. Walker and DR.. Judd and his
wife had rooms at the same house
during the winter. Judd'S conduct, it
is alleged became so offensive to Mrs.
rooms elsewhere Friday he called upon
her in the afternoon for the alleged pur-
pose of getting some photograph neg
atives which he had loaned to her. Mrs.
Walker was alone. She went to her
bedroom to get the negatives, and says
that he followed and seized her. She
drew a revolver from the pocket of her
dress, and placed it almost against
Judd's head and fired. The bullet en-
tered the head just below the ear. and
killed instantly.
J. S. Judd was a man of wealth. He
had no business interests except the
management of his property. He was
about 90 years of age. While in To-
peka he became known among the ac-
quaintanceS he picked up as a ladies
man" He was good looking man.
we'll preserved, and had a dignif1ed and
graceful carriage. Mr.. Judd always
made himself agreeable to the opposite
SEX and his attentions were not limited
to any particular age. He used to give
presents to little girls whom he met
in Topeka, frequently bringing them
various kinds. HeSalso took great in
tereSt in young ladies, and is said to
have always made it a point to cor
respond with all the young ladies who
would permit it. He frequently gave
financial assistance to young women
who were in trouble. and is said to
have been what in theatrical terms
would be called IAN angel" to several
hard working young women of Topeka
His wife always took these actions in
good part, and frequently laughed and
jol1ed about her husbands popularity.
All his friends assumed that it was
merely a harmless eccentricity, though
many believed that Mr.. Judd was car
rying the thing almost too far for per-
feet politeness.
J. S. Judd claimed Chicago as his
home, but was travelling most of the
time.
LAND OWNER AT FORT SCOTT.
Kansas City, March ga Fort Scott,
Kan, special to the Star says: J. S.
Judd who was killed at Las Vegas, N.
M, yesterday by Mrs. Walker was a
pioneer resident of this county, where
he owns several farms. He also owns
several farms over in Allen county. For
years he ran excursions into this coun-
try for the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Memphis railroad. His relatives here
have been notified that the funeral SER
vices will be held in Topeka Monday
and that the remains will be buried at
Whitehall, ILL.,, on Wednesday. Mr..
Judd few years ago married his third
wife in this county. She was with him
in the west when he was shot.
FUNERAL HERE MONDAY.
City Physician Judd received a tele-
gram this morning stating that the
body of ]. s. Judd would arrive in To-
peka on Monday and will go from here
to Whitehall, ILL.,, for interment. White
hall is Mr.. Judds old home. DR.. c.
E. Judd will not go to Las Vegas.
Col. Chas. Wood of the National hotel
is nephew of ]. s. Judd. Mr.. Judd is
said to be financially interested in the
National hotel.