The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-04


brought to city hall is expected to
be directly. connected with the crime.
At rollcall last night all detectives
not actually assigned to other cases
were informed that they were free to
make independent Investigations in
with the mystery until
given further orders.
Several started out to investigate
clues which had come to them per
and out of which they hoped
to bring valuable developments.
Woman Questioned.
There continued to be a number of
at the detective bureau in
with the mystery.
One was well-dressed woman,
two were men whose appearance in
they were persons of wealth.
They were said to have known Miss
Colbert through meeting her at par
ties in leading cafes, where she was
always a center of, attraction. The
models dancing was such as to win
her a host of admirers, according TO
her friends, and in all cafe parties
she was one of the leading spirits
in the fun-making.
KaIer OFFERS AIIbI.
Friends of Charles Kaier, thirty
six years old, a wealthy brewer Of
Mahanoy City, Pa: known in Phila
deIphia's cafe life as champagne
Charley" says he has given a com
pIete alibi as to his actions last Fri
day, the day Maize Colbert was kill
ed. Kaier has been questioned on
several occasions by Detective Cap
tain Tate concerning his friendship
for Miss Colbert. Asked last night
he had eliminated Kaier from
the case, Captain Tate repeated his
former remark:
81 have eliminated no one" said he,
c. Emery Fitman, friend of
said the brewer was not
strong enough to overpower the WON,
an in a struggle.
Not Intimate For Two Years.
Titman insisted that Kaier had not
been intimate with Miss Colbert for
two years, and had only seen her
once in the past eight months. At
that time, Titman explained, they had
merely given one another a passing
salute.
One of the friends of the slain girl
examined by the police is Mick
Carter, formerly catcher on the Uni
of Pennsylvania varsity base
ball team. He lives in Cynwyd, and
had known Maize Colbert since his
college days.
Planned Reconciliation.
He was said to have quarreled with
The model, but it was reported New
Year party had been arranged to
them. Carter was released
after he HAD told what he knew of
Miss Colbert and her friends.
The odor of a favorite perfume may
be one of the final points against the
man suspected by the police, and who
is under constant watch. There was
a faint odor of perfume on the bloody
shirt found in Miss Colberts apart
mcnts. 1t is said to be. the same
scent known to have been used by
the suspect
Suspected Man Lavish Spender.
Many interesting descriptions Of
the life led by this man have been
revealed by the police. They indicate
he cared little how much money he
spent as long as he succeeded in his
efforts to have a good time" Miss
Colbert is believed to have been only
one of a number of women here in
whom he was interested. However,
his friends say, his affection for her
was real. 1t was the sudden shock
OF finding out that she was merely
using him" that brought about the
Killing. his friends insisted.
While he -sperA much money on
other women, the total sum lavished
On all Of them did not reach anything
like that expended by him upon Miss
Colbert, his acquaintance assert.
About three weeks ago he is said TO
have had a serious quarrel with the
model. during which he struck her in
the face.
Angered Over Bill.
Six months ago, it is said, Maize
Colbert ordered $50 worth of cham
,agne sent to her apartments and
charged it 20 the suspected man.
When he received the bill he was
lngry. He told her that she must not
'un up bills in his name, although he
vas ready. to give her all the money
he wanted.
The suspected mans home was not
n Philadelphia, and his friends say
hat whenever he came here he be-
,ame intoxicated. Finally, he en-
,loyed a man to act as his bodyguard
When he was inebriated.
He had many exciting adventures
lere and often continued his pleasure
rip to Atlantic City. Once. after a
light at the seashore, his bodyguard
ound q revolver under his pillow.
Quarrel In Cafe.
A quarrel in a hotel cafe in which
dazie Colbert and her escort, a young
nan of this city, played important
,arts, came to the attention of the
police yesterday when a detective re-
ated the circumstances. While the
Incident may have no direct bearing
m the murder mystery it did bring
principals. 4
A detective was seated at table
when Miss Colbert appeared.
"Hellow he exclaimed. What arc
'ou doing here?"
''Oh, just a fox trot or So" she
aughed back.
Man Had hey to Flat.
4 few minutes later a fight began
md the detective was called upon to
separate the combatants. One of them
vas Miss Colbert:s escort. He was
hoved into an elevator. Just as the