Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-23

IL. clear up the circumstances of the death of Avis Linnell, the Hyannis Sunday school teacher and music stu dent with whose murder the Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson is charged, the police have been unable thus far, it is said to locate tho poison receptacle. When the girl took the dose of cy- anide of potassium which caused her death, she was in the bathroom of the Young Women's Christian asso- citation home on Warrenton street, and though the house was searched ina Irediately after her death by order of the medical examiner, and later by the police, the receptacle which had con- tained the poison before she had pour ed it into a cup to drink, cannot be found.
 Bathrobe Buried With Her.
 It was said at first that a piece of paper found beside the body had con- tained the poison. but this is now de- ned by the police. At the time of her death Miss Linnel wore bathrobe become stained in the autopsy, was tucked beneath the feet of the girl as she lay in her casket and was buried with her.
 Nothing in the Pockets.
 When this fact came to the ears of the police they at once surmised that the cyanide container had been thrust into the pocket of the bathrobe and it was believed that orders would have to be given to exhume the body. Further inquiry tonight, however. re- vealed the fact that the medical ex- robe carefully and he declares there was nothing in the pockets Of the garment.
 Dined With Richeson On Day of
 Death.
 said definitely today that he has inform ation of direct character that MT. Richeson dined with Miss Linneu on the afternoon on the day on which the girl toek the fatal dose. This inform ation Deputy Watts said came from young woman who is not member of the Young Womens Christion as- sociation household She met Miss IinneIl on the street late Saturday afternoon.
 Told Friend On the Street.
 Miss Linnell Told me- said Deputy Watts informant. that she had just dined with Richeson and that she was going home as she was suffering from a headache'' The cafe in which the couple had dined is also known to the police and the employees there are said to have verified the statement of the young woman as to visits made by the Cambridge pastor and the Con- servatory of Music pupil.
 May Have Taken Tonic.
 The police and medical examiner to- night declare there is no significance to be placed on the fact that Miss L1n- nell had for some days been taking black liquid from a square bottle It is believed to have been a simple tonic.
 An Analysis of Stomach
 The stomach of the dead girl is in the hands of chemist, however. and while the analysis will be prlnclpailS to determine the amount Of cyanloe of potassium taken into the stomach i. is believed that sufficient traces oi the medicine will remain to determine its nature.
 No Letter of Resignation.
 Although there appeared to be a bit more of prayerful solemnity than usu- al. the morning worship at tne 5m- manual Baptist church. Cambridge today. was without reference of any kind to the plight of the congregation pastor. Rev c. V. T. Richeson, who is under arrest charged With the mur- der of Miss Avis Linnell. It had been reported that Mir. Richeson would re- sign his pastorate through letter to some members of t}se church to be read at this mornings service, but no letter was forthcoming
 Rev. pr. George Cross the Preacher. Under the guidance of Rev. Dr George Cross, who supplied the pulpit for the absent pastor the services passed off just as did those of last Sunday. and on every other Sunday during the year and half that Mir Richeson has been connected with the church.
 A Sermon to Divert Minds.
 The apparent purpose of Dr. Cross to divert the minds of the congregation as much as possible from tn unhappy
 ,;1I, lei h 11e ff,r 1lc absence of the pastor was indicated in his choice of theme. He took as his text St John IA: 20: "At thtt ray vel shall know that am in my Father and yet in me. and in you-' He carried his hearers along lines of thought entirely removed from any reference to MT removed from any reference to Mir Richeson's case, and several of the pa rishioners complimented him after the service on his handling of 8 delicate situation.
 Believes Richeson Should Resign.
 It was the opinion of Thomas M Rumney. chairman of the finance com mittee. as expressed after the meeting that Mir. Ricbeson should resign, SC that the church might be relieved o1 some of the notoriety, if for no other req son. We do not presuppose thai Mir. Richeson is guilty" said Mir Rumney, but innocent or guilty, his resignation should be forthcoming, ir rrnMopinion, as his continued connec- tioh with the church only embarrasses both him and the congregation"
 Will Call Upon the Pastor.
 Mir. Rumney reiterated an intention of calling upon MT. Richeson at the Charles street jail for the purpose o1 urging him to resign.
 Advised Not to Resign.
 The opinion that MT. Richeson vii not resign his pastorate nor issue any statement to the public or to his pa: rishioners. was expressed by Nhis counsel, Philip R. Dunbar, today. MT Dunbar said that he has already advis- ed the minister to make no statement of any kind and further that he would advise against MT. Richeson handing in his resignation. Mr. Dunbar said that he believes it cannot help his eli ents case at the present stage either to resign or make any statement.
 Richeson in "Murdersrs' Row."
 The attendants at the Charles stree tail maintained extreme reserve to- day as to how he had passed the day It could not foe learned whether he hai attended divine services in the prigoE