Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-29
Poison Placed
 In Steak
CAUSED DEATH OF WEALTHY
 CHICAGO MAN.
INMATE OF HOUSEHOLD SUSPECTED
Chemical Analysis Disclosed Arsenic Enough to Kill Half Dozen-coro- ner and Police Puzzled.

Chicago, March 2s.-That Alexander J. Moody, a wealthy pie manufacturer oied of arsenic poisoning on Feb. 20 was the assertion made today by Cor The death had been reported as due to ptomaines.
 That the poison was contained in hamburger steak eaten by Mir. Moody seems clear to the authorities, but the manner in which it was placed in the meat is a mystery that the coroner and the police have been unable to solve.
 Employees Under Surveillance. While the coroner and Assistant Chief of Police Schuettler declare that they accuse no one. it is admitted that a woman of MT. Moody's household and one of his employees have been under surveillance for a month.
 Mr. Moody. like his brothers, Frank a son-in-law of Congressman Moxley, and Charles H. Moody inherited a con- siderable fortune from his father, the founder of the pie baking firm of Moody & Waters. of which Charles H. is the head. Alexander was secretary. He occupied a fine residence in Chi cago, owned a summer residence in Wisconsin and a farm at St. Charles, Ill.
 On Thursday, Feb. F, the hamburger steak in question was purchased. It was on Saturday the family partook of the meat without i'll effects. Sunday morning MT. Moody was compelled to visit the pie factory, and as his wife was not feeling well MT. Moody took breakfast alone. The meat was pre- pared by Agnes Hartwick. a servant who had been in the family for thir- teen years.
 The leftover portion of the steak had been rolled into balls by Miss Hartwick and placed in the icebox over night This box contained no ice. It was accessible from either the kitchen or the rear porch.
 At the direction of Mrs. Moody the servant served MT. Moody the steak Mrs. Moody rose, but ate no breakfast. Miss Hartwick, however, ate a piece of bread dipped in the gravy from the meat and later she was taken violently i'll.
 Servant Taken III.
 Mir. Moody remained at the bakery all day, but returned in a carriage at 10 o'clock that night, so i'll he could scarcely stand. A home remedy fail ing to afford relief, the family physi- clan, Dr. F. s. Hartman, was sent for, but he was unable to succor the pa tient. who died within an hour. The doctor was. about to leave the house when informed that the servant was those of MT. Moody. In this case med ical aid proved efficacfous.
 What Analysis Showed.
 Dr. Hartman that night took the re- maining portion of the steak and seal ed 1t in a glass jar. This exhibit was given Dr. Walter Haines, a chemist, for analysis. The latter in u report to the coroner. said that the meat con tained enough arsenic to kill half a dozen persons.
 Peter Peterson, also known as Peter Reilly, who has been in the employ of the Moody household for fifteen years as coachman, farm manager and gen erai factotum, is said to be at present at St Charles He had a room at the Moody residence and was regarded in the light of a friend by both MT. and Mrs. Moody.
 Narrow Escape a Year Ago.
 A year ago Mir. Moody narrowly es- caped poisoning, it is said. Mrs. Moody was absent from the city on a visit and at noon one day the maid, among other things. served soup.
 The servant, who had previously tasted it, was afterward seized with severe cramps. MT. Moody merely tasted the dish. then pushed it from stomach. He tardiiy advised the girl not to touch it. Peterson, or Reilly, was then at the house. but left the premises before the meal. returning some time later. accordir~ to Miss
 rtwick. Peterson ts said to be well built man of neat appearance. He is said to have accumulated consider able money.
 Mrs. Moody refused to talk with re porters today, referring them to James l.. Bynum, an attorney, who attended to the settling of the Moody estate.
 MT Moody Is said to have carried life insurance for $15,000 in favor of Olsen. She was married to the dece- dent fWantV-fiVR