New Britain herald., 1920-10-26

dini, and Constable George A Stark was looking for him to attach his super-six Hudson car when he learned of the tragedy. In connection with the recent purchase of the new car with which Renalidni cut such swath for several days.j it was learned today that he turned in another car to tho S. & F. Motor Sales corporation for which he was allowed s700 on tho purchase of the new machine. It is said he did not give any cash.
 More Financial Trouble.
 Totire, who is h brother-in Jaw of Mancini, was badly nipped by Re naldini. According to his story to the police. a note which he endorsed for Renaldini was coming due next week. It is believed that tho dead mans financial condition was such that he would be unable to meet this obliga- ton. Totire also told the police that a short time ago he was forced to pay $500 for a note he endorsed for the dead man. When asked how it was that he endorsed the second note for Renaldini, Totire said he believed him to be a good fellow. and he liked him.
 Scout Booze Ring Theory.
 Rumors have been persistent about 
 cd with a whiskey band whose efforts were to carry liquors into this state and city, and that dispute arose between those connected with this nefarious traffic that led to the kill ing. Sergeant A. J. Richardson said this morning that the dead man, in his opinion, did not have enough money to engage in this traffic, all though there was a possibility that he may have worked for others. In a local garage where Renaldini kept his car he is purported to have said at various times that if things broke right for him he would be we'll off.
 Leaves Goodbye Message.
 The finding of a note on the floor of the auto yesterday, and which has since been identified as being in the handwriting of the dead man. indi- cates that he had carefully planned his end. The note. written on a piece of common pad paper and translated from Italian to English, reads as follows: "76 Franklin street Man. cini knows that I have s2.o0o. They have assassinated me, and made mo suffer. suffer. suffer. Leila, goodbye" !"
 Made Death Plans Carefully.
 Detective Sergeant Richardson who worked on the case with the state police until about midnight said to- day that in his opinion Renaldini tore his own clothes, threw his money in the woods, and tied the gag about his own mouth before pulling the trigger, in order that the theory of murder would be accepted.
 The young wife of the suicide told the police that her husband had said on leaving the house that he was going to Pennington to collect some money. This is accepted as yarn to allay suspicion that he contem- plated ending his life. Renaldini evil dently learned that his creditors were rapidly closing in on him, the po- lice say. and was driven to suicide by the knowledge that with his acts discovered he would have to face criminal action. He was the sort of fellow that had for years enjoyed himself, and the thought that he might be incarcerated in prison, is believed to have caused him to end his life.
 Autopsy is Performed.
 The state police were notified early yesterday afternoon of the find- ing of the body. and Chief Thomas F. Egan. detailed State Policemen Arthur PinneIl. Thomas A Mitchell, ! ,xx. .----is,-s-- -,,au .s,>uuu x11u