Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
MRS. CARMAN ARRESTED
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Coroner's Charge

Coroner Norton, after spending an hour
studying the testimony of Bardes and
| other witnesses, wrote out his charge
stating that he does upon his oath say
that Louise Bailey came to her death by
criminal means. by reason of a bullet
fired into her body with a revolver held
by Florence Carman." He then ordered
Mrs. Carmans arrest.
George Levy, Mrs. Carman's counsel,
telephoned DR.. Carman of this action.
Word was sent TO Mrs. Carman that
she was about to be arrested and a few
minutes later county officials entered
the physicians office. Mrs. Carman, pale
but controlling her emotions, accompa-
MED by her husband. her attorney and
others. came in a minute later Coroner
Norton, for years an intimate friend of
the family, with tears in his eyes read
the charge and the warrant for the ar
rest which he had signed. Mrs. Carman
stood erect facing him. Between them,
on the floor, was a dark stain marking
the spot where Mrs Bailey died.
Denies Guilt
Are you guilty OF this charge or not
attorney.
Not guilty." answered Mrs. Car
man.
I'm sorry I had to" began the
coroner. The door leading from the
office to the waiting room opened and
Elizabeth Carman entered.
Mr.. Petit" she said to the sheriff.
when is my mamma coming homer"
The sheriff placed his hand on the
cfild's head and answered. "Tomor-
row.
Come over here and sit on nv
Knee said Mrs. Carmans attorney.
Wen take care of your mother, all
right"
Mrs. Carman was then allowed to
go to the second floor of her home
where her mother, Mrs. Platt Conklin,
has been i'll in bed since the day after
the murder. Mrs. Carman kissed her
mother. who told her not to worry.
Then Mrs. Carman went to her own
room, obtained some personal belong
ings, dressed herself in a suite of
white, returned to the first floor and
told the sheriff she was ready
Pass Mrs. 6aiiey's Daughter
As the automobile conveying Mrs.
Carman, her husband and the sher-
iff rolled through Hampstead on it's
way to the jail, it passed frail little
girl in black. She was Madeline Bailey.
T-year-old daughter of the murdered
woman. She was not aware that a wo-
man held as her mothers slayer was
passing, nor did other members of the
"a mil l~x,4 TO-
on her way to Jail passed within a
few blocks of their home. The first
they knew of the result of the in
quest was when reporters called.
When Mrs. Duryea, the dead woman's
mother, and her husband, William D.
Bailey, were told of the arrest the mother
said:
IF Mrs. carman is guilty, God help
her If she is innocent, may God help
her. This murder has broken I'D a very
happy home.
Upon the arrival at the jail Dr. Carman
alighted from the automobile with his
wifes suitcase, took her arm and led her
down a pansy-bordered path to the steps
of the jail. The barred doors were
swung open and Mrs. -Carman passed in
side
Although cell had been prepared for
her she was taken to the warden's quar-
tiers on the top floor There her "pedi-
gree was taken and she was placed in
the care of the matron. who gave UP her
own room to the prisoner. DR.. Carman
and his wife's attorney remained in the
jail until late tonight.
In the court house, adjoining the jail,
the grand jury tomorrow will begin it's
investigation of the murder. All the
witnesses who have appeared before three
sessions of the inquest and some others
were today served with subpoenas.
Mrs Carmans attorney late tonight
said his client would appear before the
grand jury at any time the district at
torney desired. sign waiver of immu.
nifty and answer all questions she might
be asked