Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
F. 0. BEACH CHARGED
WITH S[ASH|NG WIFE
Issuing of Warrant Follows In.
quiry Into Mysterious Crime
at Aiken, S. c.

AIKEN, s. c., April 9.-Charging that
Frederick o. Beach was the man who
slashed the throat of his wife at the gate
of their winter home in Aiken the night
Of February Is, a warrant was issued
yesterday for the arrest Of the wealthy
New York man. Steps were being taken
to procure extradition papers when ii
was learned that Mr.. and Mrs. Beach
had gone to Europe last week. but the
county authorities announced they would
send a special officer abroad in search OF
Mr.. Beach
The warrant was issued on the affidavit
Of M. S. Baughn Of Augusta. Ga. a de-
tective who was called into the case three
weeks ago, after local authorities had
failed to get any trace Of the assailant
described by Mrs. Beach. One Of the
pieces of evidence in the possession Of the
district attorney, r. L. Gunter, is a gold
plated, diamond-studded pocket knife,
which has been identified as the property
of Mr.. Beach. The knife has been exam
ined and tested by the leading chemists
Of this city and Augusta, and they found
stains on the largest blade.
Caused q Sensation.
INT dttdCk Oh MIS-. beach caused a
profound sensation in Aiken and much
fear of similar attacks. Citizens de-
manded that the assailant be run to
earth at all costs. but the search for the
negro who Mrs. Beach said had attacked
her was unavailing, and IL was thought
the case had been abandoned until yes
terday afternoon a second sensation was
produced by the appearance of the de-
tective and his application for a warrant
against Mr.. Beach charging assault and
battery with intent to kill. The magis-
trate issued the warrant Immediately att
er he read the detectives ahidAvft. II
was put in the hands Of the sheriff of
ton papers. This action will be taken,
despite the word Of Mr.. Beach's trip to
Europe.
Mrs. Beach, who had been staying in
from her home on the night Of the at
tack about IL o'clock She told members
Of her household and the authorities that
she had heard q noise In the grounds
and went out to investigate. A negro
was standing at the gate, she said, who
advanced, holding out q note.
Told Of Negro With Knife.
According to Mrs. Beach's story. the
negro sprang at her as she held out her
hand to take the note and slashed her
across the throat with a knife. He Ned
down the almost deserted street, she said
and was disappearing around corner
when members OF the Beach household
rushed to her aid. Mrs. Beach wa
carried into her home and recovered In
| a few days.
There were no signs Of a struggle on
the gravel walk near the gate where
Mrs. Beach said she was attacked. Re-
wards were offered by the city and by
private individuals. Detectives searched
the premises next day, and at a spot on
the driveway some distance from the
scene OF the attack as described by Mrs
Beach. found an earring and back comb
belonging to her. 1t was saaid last night
the knife was also in the driveway, but
| the authorities heretofore had not limited
at possessing It.
LONDON. April 9.-Frederick O. Beach
the Wall street broker against whom Z
warrant has been issued in Aiken. 8. C.
charging him with, assault and batter,
with intent TO kill his wife, has arrived
In London with Mrs. Camilla Beach