Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-09-10
PROBERS FOUND
HARRIS RELATIVES
Persistent Quest Is Rewarded and
Lisst May BesThrown on
Tragedy.

| Ndsuih5toAs u u, sept. 81 Ne
persistent investigation by the police
into the manner of the unexplained
death of Norval L. Harris took an en-,
couraging turn when some unearthed
clues led to the discovery of man
who was a confident of Harris, who
| figured in some of his affairs with
Washington wome. who can reveal
no doubt. the Baltimore acquaint
ances of the dead man.
This man, who Is relative of the
slain young street inspector, was on
such intimate terms with Harris and
| his women friends that he accompa-
MED him upon one or more of those
mysterious Baltimore visits which pre-.
coded Harris death.
SEN With Harris.
He had been seen with Harris and
women companions In refreshment
emporiums where congenial spirits are
wont to gather in this city. He knew
of the affairs of young Harris. and. in
turn, Harris was intimately acquaint.
ed with the doings of this relative,
who has remained silent upon these
matters during the pending inyestiga-
ton.
| The probe for the woman or women
in the case received decided impetus
with this important discovery. For
the first time since the investigation
was dropped by the police and then
re-opened developments are in sight.
The story this reticent relative can
tell will go far toward clearing the
mystery which surrounds the Heath OF
Norval T. Harris. 1t will establish be
yond reasonable doubt what motive
existed for either murder or suicide;
II will turn the searchlight upon that
hitherto unkn,wns nuantity-the asso-
ciates d II will point the
way to J. Irag-net investigation
that will show D for once and all how
Harris lived during his last weeks on
earth and what entangling alliances
presaged so tragic an end.
Knows More Than He Tells.
This relative, 1t develops, knows
more than he has told. His narrative
may have no direct bearing upon the
events OF the night OF the tragedy
August 81. but it is believed that il
will end the discussion of whether the
love affairs of Harris--some legiti
mate and some. it appears. other
wise-concerned associates who might
have a reason to take his life.
It is now generally admitted and be
lieved that Harris death was directly
due to a woman. Either suicide or
murder could be the logical end of an
| improper love affair. d, II has been
sought to demonstrate that ths most
searching investigation. such az the
renewed probe order by Major Sylves
ter. was necessary for the safety OF
the public and the welfare OF the
community.
Quest is Commended.
| Interested citizens have written and
telephoned suggestions and have Of
fered their aid in clearing the mys'
terry.
! "A letter was TeCclFCu iCSCu'F lloAi
Georgetown resident who recalled
seeing suspicious looking negro al
the Tenleytown car barns on the
morning Harris was found. This ne
gro, he said fitted the description FUR
nished by Pawnbroker Rosenberg oil
the negro who pawned Harris revol
yer early that morning.
The Tenleytown suspect, according
to the Georgetown resident. was re
Wiling the white race in general, while
companion was endeavoring to gel
him out of the way and to persuade
him to be less noisy. Although 1t is
not thought that Harris was murdered
by negro, the police are searching
continually for the negro who pawned
the Harris gun. and this clue will be
Investigated