The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-08-20

from the residence. All the rooms OF the
house had been ransacked, partitions torn
down, walls sounded, and the basement
and the premises searched.
Earlier in the day persons searching
in the basement found place where the
cement floor seemed to have been dis
turbed. Digging there they found what
at first was supposed to be fragments ol
a human kody. Later they became sat
isfied that a dog had been buried there.
A crowbar apparently stained with
blood, and hatchet. which bore dark
marks, were found in the basement, and
the searchers we're unwilling to abandon
their task. Finally tonight some one
found a small crevice in the cement floor
Indicating that the cement had been dis
turbed and then skilfully patched.
| The cement was quickly brokeu away
and then the diggers came on a bed of
white sand. Digging through this, they
came upon dress skirt. This was drag
ged out, and other articles of woman's
wear were found. When these had been
removed the body of the woman was
found. 1t was wrapped in blanket and
practically was without clothing, there
being only a stocking on the left foot
and a corset cover around the chest. ~
1t is believed that Mrs Bartholiu was
struck down either while disrobing for
the night or while dressing in the morn
ing.
A motive which may have led to the
murder was revealed this morning when
Peter Van Nlissingen, the real estate
man, who is the agent for the owner of
the mortgage On the Bartholin home, re-
ported that lie had written Mrs. Bartho-
lin to appear at his office in regard to
some matters relating to the title OF her
property. Mr.. Van Vlissingens princi-
pal has a first mortgage on the property
for 81, 500, while there is second mort
gage of $3.50. That letter may have been
received by the son. Possibly, it has
been conjectured, the son had handled
financial matters for his mother in an uu-
summons of Mr.. Van V1issingen meant
investigation, had decided upon desper-
ate measures.
New York World: Roland B. Molin-
eaux finished Saturday his sixth play
Those who have been permitted to look
over the drama say it is a strong one.
Molineaux was overjoyed yesterday when
Lawyer George Gordon Battle called on
him in the Tombs. Mr. Battle had just
from Europe. His first visit was
to Molineaux.
81 have just finished my sixth play"
said MoIineux to Battle, when he inQuir-
ed how the prisoner hsd been spending
the summer days.
Battle found Molineux very cheerful
and in excellent health and spirits. He
looks forward esgerly to the time when
he will be called upon again to stand trial
upon the charge OF having killed by poi
son Mrs. KatherineJ. Adams.
Molineux has had several offers from
theatrical managers who wish to produce
one Of his plays. He has positively re-
fused to part with any OF his plays while
he is still in the Tombs. Molineux feels
ne would be accused of notoriety if he
now sold any of this dramas. He is con-
fdent the second trial will result in his
acquittal.
The trial has been set for the first Mon
lay in October, in the criminal branch of /
the supreme court. Justice Barrett has |
been assigned to that court, but the JUS
ices health has been poor of late and a.
mother justice of the supreme court will |
be assigned. Justice Scott may
De selected.
Counsel for the defense have not yet +
decided whether or not they will in time
putin defense.
cit may no. be necessary said Mr.
Battle yesterday. This trial will be en-
-irely different from that before Recorder
Goff in general sessions.
Assistant District Attorney Osborn,
who has charge of the prosecution of Mo-
lineux, is in Europe. He is expected back +
before the end of this month. Deputy |
Assistant District-Attorney Keyran, J. o.
Connor and probably Mr. -Garvan will as
sist Mr.. Osborn in the preparation of the
prosecution's s side of the case. Weeks &
Battle will again represent Molineux.,
They will be assisted by ex-Gov. Black
and ex-District-Attorney O1cott.
Muscatine, Ia, Aug. 1.-THE
dead body of Mrs. Jessie Tuman