Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-07

Wednesday, when Dr. Samuel p. I4add
OF Moosup committed suicide by drink
ing hydro cyanic acid as he was being
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bliven at
noon. Although the authorities in the
town OF Plainfeld, wherein Moosup is
located, had been notified several days
ago OF the cause of the death of Carrie
Lfeberman of New London, they had
not acted, although the arrest OF DR..
Ladd was daily expected. He had
learned through the papers of the state
OF affairs, and it is evident that he had
carefully planned to end his life when
his arrest was attempted. In this he
was successful, and twenty minutes
after Deputy Sheriff Bliven of Wind
ham county Informed him that he was
wanted he was dead and beyond the
arm of the law. Soon after this Harry
Cb1ppendale was placed under arrest
in New London and taken TO Putnam
before the criminal superior court, on
a bench warrant, where he was charg-
ed with manslaughter for completely in
the criminal operation, and is now in
Brooklyn Jail under $500 bonds.
Sfledfn Sibley. in speaking of the
case, said States Attorney Searls of
Windham county had tired of the de-
lay in the making OF the arrests, and
of Chippendale and the ante-mortem
statement of Carrie Lieberman, had
asked for a bench warrant, which
Judge eager, sitting in the superior
court at Putnam, issued, one each for
DR.. Ladd and Chippenda1e. The sheriff
went to New London and secured
Chippendale, while Deputy Sheriff Bliv-
en- was sent to Moosup for DR.. Ladd.
Doctor Ready to Go.
Deputy Sheriff Bliven of Central VII
lage said that about IL O'Clock We'd
nesday morning he drove up to DR..
Samuel P. Ladd's place in Moosup. The
doctor was looking out of the window.
When the latter recognized the deputy
sheriff, he arose from the window,
doctor what he had come for. DR..
Ladd replied by saying that he had
read an account in the paper of the
case that morning and that he was
ready to go. He requested the sheriff,
however, to wait a few minutes to let
him catch his breath
Gasped and Fell.
He had no more than said these
words when he gasped and fell to the
floor. Hurry messages were sent for
Drs. Allen, Adams and Downing, but
all their efforts were unAvaiIing, DR..
Iadd passing away probably not more
than twenty minutes after taking the
poison that caused his death 1t is
believed that he swallowed the hydro
cyanic acid that caused his death when
he saw the sheriff approaching the
house.
DR.. w. w. Adams. medical examiner,
went to the house after DIR. Iadd had
died, and gave poisoning as the cause
of death.
The hydro cyanic. or prussic acid, as
1T is commonly known, was in liquid
form and taken from a graduate glass,
which was later found empty on a ia
BILE. The acid kills within a time va
rying from one to forty minutes.
DR.. Ladd was a graduate of the Har-
ward Medical school, and was 81 years
of age. He has. lived at Moosup and
practiced medicine there since 1884. He
is survived by his wife and a son, who
lives out of town.
chippendaIe Rearrested.
Deputy Sheriff BIiven informed
Sheriff Sibley at New London of DR..
Ladd's death and as soon as possible
the sheriff left there with Chippen-
Putnam, where they arrived at 6
o'clock. He was presented before
Judge eager in the superior court, the
of the March term hay-
ing been delayed, to answer to the
the bench warrant issued for him ear
lier in the day.
States Attorney Searls was on hand
and formally stated to the court the
nature OF the business on hand
Statement by Prisoner.
Before the charge could be read and
the prisoner put to plea, Chippendale
arose and asked permission to make a
statement. At this time he was calm
and businesshke in his manner and i'm
mediately started to address the court.
He stated that he was told last Sun
day night by the coroner in New Lon
don that he would not be criminally
implicated in the case and that he was
to be used only as witness for the
state. He disclaimed all responsibility
for Miss IieberInan'S condition and
said that fle had been drawn into the
case through sympathy and charitable
feeling towards the young woman, to
whom he had become greatly attached
Had Helped State Because of Promise.
Continuing, Chippendale told Judge
eager that If 1t had not been for him
the state would not be in possession of
much of the evidence that 1t has OBJ
tanned. Chippendale quoted the cor
oner at New London as saying that -
(Chfppendale) would not be criminally
implicated and pledged 1t to him on
him honor. The court then reminded
that his interests would be
looked out for by his counsel when the
matter came up for a hearing. Tears
came to the prisoners eyes at this
point and in concluding he requested
Judge eager to make the bond as small
as possible and the court fixed $500 as
The amount.
No Plea Made Yet
Chippendale believed that he would
be able to get this today, but in de-
,ault of this security he was taken to
Brooklyn Jail Wednesday night He
against him.
Well Known in This End of the State
Chippendale is stockily built fell
low, about feet inches in height,
weighs about 165 pounds, of light com
plexion and is about So or 81 years OF
age. He makes fine appearance,
and is always well dressed, has a
good education and of an engaging
personality.
He was first known in this part of
the state in Danielson, eight or nine
years ago, where he was a drug clerk
During his residence there he mar
RED a Danidson young woman. Aft
er leaving Danielson they lived in
Norwich and later in New London
gaining notoriety in both
cities through his connection with va
rious irregular transactions.
Met Her at Theater.
Miss Lieberman's death occurred on
Sunday night at the Memorial hos
pital in New London, and before her
Heath she made full statement. Chip
pendale Is not charged with being re-
sponsible for the girls condition lead
ing up to the operation.
In speaking of the affair Chfppeu-
1ale says he came to know Miss Lie