New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

time at the Stanley Works. Little is known of him about the city.
 Had Marital Troubles.
 Although Mrs. Powell could not say today that there had been consider able quarreling among the couple. it was learned that on Monday night, the husband had had a violent quarrel, and sounds emanating from the room would indicate that Evans had chastSed his wife.
 WasSat Work Yesterday.
 Workmen at the Rogers block on Church street where Evans was enl- ployed, stated today that he came to work yesterday morning as usual re- maining there until 9 o'clock, when he quit. He claimed to be ill. He returned to the building about 12:40 o'clock, and secured some money from a fellow employe, stating that he had to go to a doctor in Hart ford. After leaving the building he went in the direction of Main street. Fellow employees of Evans today said that the alleged murderer seemed to display much affection for his wife. He had been suspicious of his wife and had told a local man that he would shoot any man he found with her. While at the Rogers building yesterday, Evans broke down and wept, claiming that his home had been broken up by his mother-in- law. It is claimed by his associates that Evans was a good provider for his wife and son, and all of his weekly wage was turned over to her. He was a steady worker, of cheerful disposition, aud the only time he was away from his work was the two weeks he spent at the hospital.
 Police on Alert.
 The dragnet of the police which was put in operation imm mediately after the discovery of the crime, has dis closed some clues that may be the means of an early apprehension of Evans. It was stated this afternoon that Evans was at the depot about o'clock yesterday afternoon and was particularly anxious to secure lnfor- nation relative to accomm odat1ons that would permit his leaving Hart ford as soon as possible. He was ln- formed that it might aid him if he would go to Berlin. In Hartford Evans pawned his watch, and 1t IS oe- lieved that this is the only money he possesses that will aid him in his at tempt to evade capture It is believed that ESdllS IIidy try tO iIAe@I>N ~S"iNNN bv the way of Vermont.
 Little Son Still Sobs.
 Detective Richardson went to the home of Mrs. Ordner at Ill Columbia street this morning and talked with the little son of the couple. The child only sobbed and cried for his mama and papa,'' and gave the. officer no CO., herent idea of whether or not he wit messed the slaying.
 Was Once Held Up.
 , On August .16. 1919, Evans, whose right name it was learned this after noon was Evanhoff, complained to the police that he had been held up by three mon in Walnut Hill park, but the holdup men did not secure any booty. Not much credence was placed on Evans story at the time He stat ed at that time that he had recently arrived here from Colorado Springs, Colo. The couple were married in Boulder Springs Colo, but the exact date of the wedding is not known.
 Objected to Stage Life.
 The appearance of Mrs. Evans be- fore the footlights did not please her husband, who demonstrated with her for SD doing. friends say.
 Had to Break Trunk.
 1 the police that the trunk containing Mrs. Evans body had been securely locked by the murderer and it was necessary this morning to pry off the top In the examination of the room a pair of military trousers were found in a closet. In one of the pockets was found the key to the trunk and note in Bulga rian. The police n, l. effort to have t11iS Note and it is believed it will throw some light on the affair How Evans came into possession of the m ilitary trousers has not been ac- counted for, as he was not in the service during the war according to Mrs. Powell.
 His Description. The police have sent out the fol- lowing description of the alleged mur- derer: Age, 26 years; height, feet Il inches; dark brown eyes; black hair; very dark complexion; smooth face; wore a dark green suit, brown overcoat and dark brown shoes; speaks in broken English
 Dead When Placed in Trunk?
 Sergeant Richardson. who is handling the case, said this afternoon that indications were that the woman was dead when placed ill the trunk. In answer to questions of how big woman like Mrs. Evans would be SO subdued, without making an outcry that would attract the at tention of people living in the house, Sergeant Richardson gave as his opinion that the murderer attacked his victim from the rear, twisting the rope about her neck, and held the