New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Toy Rope is Used.

A piece of rope which was attached to a toy purchased for the little Evans boy about a week ago, was the weapon of destruction used by the slayer. The body of Mrs. Evans was garbed only in a bathrobe. Her hair had been done up in curling kids, which is talk en as an indication that the crime was committed early yesterday. The house in which the murder took place is three family affair. The Powells and Evans lived on the second floor. On the floor above resides the family of Frank J. Witkin and below is the family of A. w. ShimeId. No one re- siding in the house heard any signs of comm otion yesterday, and, for this reason it is believed that Evans had planned the. drastic act and when the opportune time arrived he quickly ended his wife's existence.
 Recently in Hospital.
 Evans was for some time a patient in the New Britain General hospital, suffering from a serious ailment. His illness is said to have caused marital differences. Since his return home he. has brooded considerably. and was given to crying spells. His wife com forted him, according to Mrs. Powell. She read to him on Monday night stories in newspapers concerning a trunkmurder mystery. Whether these stories, together with Evans illness, had deranged his mind, is matter of conjecture. He recently secured job with the B. H. Hubbard company as a- laborer and has been employed by that ho h11i1Iino Church street.
 Story Of the Crime.
 Yesterday morning, according to Mrs. Powell, Evans arose shortly after o'clock. ate his breakfast and started for work. Mrs. Evans was about the house as usual and appeared to be in a happy frame of mind, indicating that there had been no friction be- tween the couple yesterday. Mrs. Pow ell left the house later in the morning, going to the home. of her mother, Mrs. William Ordner of Ill Columbia street. Shortly after noon, Evans ap- peared at Mrs. Ordner's home with his little son, stating that on advice of friends he had decided to go to Wa terbury to consult a specialist, and that Mrs. Evans would accompany him. He left the little boy at the Columbia street house. It is bef:eved that Evans had already committed the terrible deed before leaving the West Main street house. This was the last that was seen of him. The facts; which the police and reporters gained today would indicate that the little three-year-oId boy had been a witness to the affair.
 Cries for His Mother.
 In the home of Mrs. Ordner. where d reporter visited this morning, the scene that took place there was pa thetic. When Mrs. Ordner and Mrs Powell returned from the scene ct the murder, the first thing that the little Evans child cried was. 'Where's my mama and papa?'
 Groccryman Tells Story.
 Carl Landwehr, d croceryrnan. called at the Evans home about o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Evans gave him an order for some groceries. When he returned again at II o'clock he did not see the but two children who were playing on his previous visit at the house, were still at play. He left the grocery articles at the door, which was open. Later this door was found locked. and it is assumed that Evans after leaving the place, se- curely fastened all the doors as they were found in this way when Mr. and Mrs. Powell returned home last night.
 Believing that Evans and his wife had gone to Waterbury, the Powells were not disturbed when the couple did not return last night. MT. Pow ell entered the room last night to