Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-11

Boston. Jan. What punishment will
probably he mcted out to the Rev. Clar-
rncc Y. r. Richeson. who has confessed
the murder Of his former sweetheart.
Miss Avis I,inncll was the leading ques-
ton to-day in the thoughts Of all who
have followed the features of the scnsa.
tional case.
Richcson learned to-day from the
papers that his confession was known
throughout the land. but while he read
tho various accounts, he made no com
nent upon them.
HIS CONFESSION AMPL1FlED.
Richeson's confession. made public
yesterday. was bare OF details. 1t Is
understood, however, that he enlarged on
it to his counsel and that the district at
torneY is now in possession OF most n
the Information which has come to the
defense.
While no person can he quoted as re-
sponsihle for it. the statement Is made
on high authority that Rioheson's
amp.itied confession to his counsel was
on the following lines:
After purchasing some cyanide cf
potassium from William Hahn, IA Newton
Center druggist, on October 10. the
minister took the poison to his rooms
in Cambridge. a few days later lie
borrowed from Mrs. Frank n. Carter in
whose home he was ledger. an earthcn-
ware mixing bowl Ito make some book
paste"
Returning the bowl to Mrs. Carter ne
warned her to be sure and wash 1t
thoroughly. saying II have been mixing
poison in it, 1t was in this bowl. and
at thi. time, it is said that the minister
by mixing the cyanide Of potassium with
flour and water made the capsule which
ultimately caused Miss Linnelrs death
This was Thursday, October T..
On Saturday. October "A. Richeson met
his one-time tancee, who still believed
herself his intended wife, in front of the
Hotel Touraine, by appointment. The
couple walked for short time and then
went into Roylston street cafe. Here
they had luncheon, after which they took
walk to the Fenway. 1t was while seat
ed on a secluded bench in the park. after
the girl had again told him OF her worry
over her physical condition. saying she
feared it was becoming apparent to her
friends. and had once more entreated him
to procure some remedy for her, that the
munster Is Sdlu 10 nave ndnue0 me FIJI
the capsule, declaring 1t was a medicine
which would certainly act in the manner
desired.
GAVE DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING.
lie directed her as to the manner OF
taking it and then the pair walked to the
car line. Miss l.innell went to her room
In the Young Women'S Christian associa
ton house while Riche.on boarded troll
ley car for Brooklne, going TO the home
of Miss Violet Edmands. the wealth,
heiress. whom he was 10 have married
few weeks later.
Meeting her chum Miss Lucille Zeigler
Avis said She had been walking with he
'frend' (by which Miss Zegler under
stood she meant Richeson). and complain
ed of a headache as her excuse for hurry
ing to her room. a few hours later sh
was found unconscious in the bathroom
and died without regaining consciousness
That Richeson is a man of two per
sOnalities. and was and Is insane. wa.
the belief expressed to-day by Franz
H. Carter of Cambridge a leadint
member of the Emmanuel Baptis
Church of which Richeson was pastor
and the man with whom the ministe
made his home
Mr.. Carter said that after a nervous
breakdown from which Richeson SUI
fered last June. the Carriers never re
turned home after an absence of an,
length of time without searching tn
house from cellar to garrett fearing 4
lind the dead body of the clergyman.
Attorney Lee tonight espresso
great relief al the turn Of affair
brought about by the confession, II
said that the defense could not hav
g gone through trial with the leas
hope of success He added that the
had actually no defense!
Attorney Lee made it apparent tina
counsel for the prisoner would prob
ahly 20 to the Governor for commu
tation Of sentence on the ground tina
the Rev Mr. Richeson was not mental
responsible for his act. Mr.. Lee eN
pressed much qualification when toll
that apparently Il majority of the Coy
rrnor's council. as well as the Cover
nor. seemed to be opposed to the deaf
,entence.
CHRONOLOGY Or CASE.
June. ioOs-The Rev. Clarence V,
| Hicneson met Avis Linnel at her hon
in Hyannsport at the marriage of h
older sister to w. j. MacIean OF BrOcl
ton
Winter of 1905 lSO9-Rumor said MI
I.lnnell and the Rev. Mr. Richeson we
engaged to marry and that Miss Lime
was preparing her trousseau
June, l9l0-Mr. Richeson resigned
Iyannisport pastorate to accept a ca
10 the Emmanuel Baptist Church OF Car
bridge.
September, 19l0-Avis Linnell left hon
to- stisiid The Conservatory Of Music