Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-20

Boston, Oct. 19.-IhOrOughly3 con- vineed that Miss Avis Linnell the young music sudden, was murdered by someone who wanted her put out of the way and who sent her a powerful drug. which she took under the SUD- position that it was corrective, the police bent to the case with renewed energy today in the hope of appre- hending the sender of the poison. Clear Case Of Murder. Chief Dugan of the Bureau of Crimi- nal Investigation stoutly maintains that it is clear case of murder, done unwittingly by the young woman's 8 own hand, but surrounded by so many puzzling features as to make it one of the most interesting in his career. Reward For A Clue. Nearly dozen police officers are working on the case. while d reward was offered today for anyone who the purchase and sending of the cya- hide of potassium, which caused Miss Linnei1s death according to the Medi- cal Examiner.
 In addition the police are investi- gatins the actions of the young, wo- man and her companions for some time before her death in the bath room of the Young Woman's Christ ian association building on Warren ton street Saturday night. Lunched With Minister. letter from one of her most inti- mate friends at the association vas publisher today, stating that Miss Linnell Iunched with Rev. Clarence V: T. Rich eson, pastor of the 1mmanuel Baptish church of Cambridge, and for merly Miss Linnelrs pastor and friend. at her home at Hyannis.
 Cards Out For His Wedding. Cards for his wedding with Miss Vi olet Edmonds, the daughter of q veal thly resident of Chestnut Hill, on Oct. 31, were issued today.
 Miss Linnell's friends declare that 1t was generally understood that the minister was enga ged at one time to marry the music student
 Neither Suicide Nor Accident. Chief Egan who is personally Investigating the circumstances of the girls death. spent two hours at the Wairenton street home last night, as as a result of his investigations has eliminated the theory that death was due either to accident or suicide. Following the statement that the girl had been murdered the Chief inti- mated that developments may be ex- pected in the immediate future. Wait until tomorrow" he said when ask ed regarding the action of the police. Drug Stores Carvassed.
 
 All day yesterday the drug stores ot Boston and Cambridge were carefully canva ssed, but without success. It is certain in the minds of the police that Miss LinnelI did not buy the cynaide herself. and that it was sent to her with the full Knowledge of it's dead 1 ly effect by some one who desired her out of the way Miss Linnell, they are sure, had no knowledge of the nature of the drug, for which there is no medical use
 Second only in importance to the way Miss Linnell came into posses sion of the cyanide is the explanation preceding her death, and with whom if anyone, she dined Saturday after noon.
 Richeson Not interested. Chief Dugan interviewed many oI the girls at the home, among them being Miss Nellie Barkhouse chum l of the dead girl. and Miss Lucille Sci gert, her room-unate. Miss Barllhouse 1 is reported to have written a letter to sister in Hyannisport. saving that Miss Linnel1 had dined with the i minister and the Chief desired an ex- planation of the statement. He de i clined to make public his findings, the result of his interview with Miss Barkhouse on this point.
 According to the inspector, from the interview with the various girls in the house, the engagement of Miss Linne1 in the Rev C1aDecne V. P RicheSOn