New-York tribune., 1903-05-30
WORKING ON HAT CLEW
Jealous RiUal Shot Coachnaan. or He
Tas Mistaken for ArdsIeg Member.

Tas Mistaken for Ardsley Member.
While every clew in the Ardsley murder case
pointed 70 Tarrytovn SO conclusively yesterday
fhst g H Hale. superintendent Of the Ardsley
Cub. prophesied that there would be an arrest
within twelve hours. the police were unable to
verify his prediction Distinct from all theories.
which are as numerous as those whose names
have figured in the case. the authorities have the
fact that the murderer lost his hat at the scene
ot the murder. In connection with this they
know that a man answering the description
given by Sarah Campbell borrowed e hat from
William PasQuett, engineer Of the TarrytoWn
electric light plant, Monday about a n
The police worked yesterday on this clew.
Since the coroner has finished all his pro-
ceedingy. the case has been in charge Of Dis
trct Attorney Young. who has the county de-
rsctives at work. in addition 10 William Field,
OF the Pinkerton staff No tangible result was
reached by them yesterday A5 10 the hat clew,
rucn depends on what is learned from the town
IN Missouri where the hat was purchased AS
has been told. the hat was made by Stetson, OF
Philadelphia. and only five were sold TO this
particular dealer. So far, message has been
reserved from him.
OF theories which SEEM 10 have foundation
there are Two. The first is that adHirer OF
Sarah Campbell. Jealous Of HenerTan, who had
been paying attention her only month did
the shooting. In support Of this the authorities
argue that three or four men. whose names are
known. had been calling on the woman Jealous
OF Hereruzn. who by right of previous &C
qusintanoe with her obtained her favor. one Of
these men followed her and shot her lover the
supposition is.
The other theory Is that Of mistaken identity.
Henernau, according 10 this. shot in mis-
take fer member Of the Ardsley club, evident
Il BY another member In support of this no
motive is brought forth save in village gossip
that there have been some family disagreements
IN club circles. OF these no one would speak
yesterday.
Mr.. Hale. the superintendent OF the Ardsley
club, declared yesterday that the reason he was
not at the coroners inquest was that he never
went 10 parties unless he had an invitation"
He was probably the only man to be alone with
the wounded man He one OF those who
declared that Henernan said 1t was Hevitts
intended son-in-law' Finn. the hallboy, who
also testified 10 this statement by the coach
n1an left his place at the Ardsley Club yester-
dsv afternoon He gave no reason, but he
seemed TO be afraid that there was something
coming 10 him. Mr.. Hale declared
NO HEWITT CoACHMAN.
There has been no coachnan employed by
NJ Hewitt for month, SO the testimony given
EFdrfCgS
Hewitt's coachman" appears TO be d blind trail.
Even II Henernan was delirious, he had some
thing connected with the Hewitts his mind,
he roIice think AS was told in The Tribune
YESTERDAY. there has been rivalry between the
servants Of the Sand and Hewitt households'
and this phase is being carefully investigated.
Al Dobos Ferry yesterday Father F'itzsiIn-
mons. who received Hensrnan's confession told
Of meeting the party its way 10 the hospi-
taL Heffernan. he said, was conscious before
The operation. which was performed by DR..
Shradr. after taking his confession the priest
asked him if he had recognized the assaiiant
and ne replied in the negative II was an
American. though, not foreigner, he told
Father Fitzsiumoue Just before he went un-
de- ether" SAID the priest. he said; Whoever
IL vas forgive him He knew he was dying
Re had been very restless, tossing himself ABOUT
before the cone was placed over his face. had
70 mold his hands
ROBBERY NOT THE MOTIVE.
!, the hospital it was shown conclusively yes
terdsy that robbery was not the motive OF the
murder M Davies the head male nurse, ana
Miss Shendel the nurse who had charge OF
Hefferuan told shout receiving the Wounoeo
nan and after the operation. his clothes, tieo
n : bundle Miss Shendel united this bundle
and shook the clothes, whereupon money zen
Dur q them The watch. cheap affair OF brass
valueless were not disturbed.
II q coat pocket were found pair Of woman 6
gloves size ga They were Of light faWn cor,
ored KID edged with black, and had evidently
been worn only q few times On the buttons
were stamped unicorns. while inside the gloves
we're the numbers 6. .S32-32 From these. some
thing IS expected TO develop. The money ana
watch were taken BY the coroner on MONDAY
Field, the Fnkerton man, interviewed most oi
fho6e connected with the case yesterday ne
Saw The EeviJts, most OF the club members VINO
live near the clubhouse. their servants, HeaieY'
the Ustchrl1r.. md the village authorities. ne
unwilling 70 talk about the result Of his
days work
z. (. Jsf-ay. whose connection with the case
Vas 50 effeC1usily disposed OF. said yesterday
MAT glad the inquest cnGed everything
ne vas glad that M. SewalI. by his testimony
on the stand and his frank attitude toward the
Nnoie affair, rad ended all gossip which pointed
toward him