The Washington times., 1927-11-25
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MAYS LANDING, N. J., Nov. rs.
state investigators today found a
witness who. they declare, will
0eratly. strengthen their case
against Mrs. Margaret Lilliendahl
and Willis Bach. whose trial opens
Monday in the Atlantic county
courthouse at Mays Landing.
The man was found by special in
vetsigators in a small New York
Aown after being sought, police said,
ever since DR.. A. William Lillien-
dahl was found dead September
-, with three bullets in his head
In his motorcar four miles east Of
Hammonton.
Frank j. Harold, chief county
detective. who Is checking testi-
n1ony prosecution witnesses will
give when the trial gets under way,
said there would be many surprise
witnesses. He declined to comment
on the testimony the ;newiy-found
witness is to give.
Widow Stands by Story
While the State Is busy whipping
the case into shape, attorneys for
the defense, including former State
Attorney General Robert H. Nc.
Carter. Charles NJ. Phillips, Mrs
Lilliendahls personal attorney, and
Edison Hedges, who will represent
Beach, are busy day and night map
ping out the defense. McCarter an
hounced that he would confer with
Phillips and Hedges at Atlantic
City Sunday.
The widow still stands hy her
original version Of the murder and is
expected to make the stand in her
own defense, testifying how her hus.
band was shot and killed by negro
bandits. Beach will seek freedom
on an alibi.
Mrs. Lilliendahl and Beach made
expressions of THANKSGIVING vester-
day. The widow says she is grateful
because her stay in Jail has enabled
her to devote much time to reading
and needlework. two favorite pas.
times. The poultry dealer saws he is
thankful because he gets plenty of
rest in his cell and Is able to care
Tor his weak heart.
Z Mrs. Lilliendahl probably has
gained 10 pounds in weight since she
entered the Jail. Her face, at that
time drawn and hazard, has
smoothed and filled. She is not a
particularly handsome woman. Her
teeth are prominent and her hair
dresser has not done all he could to
soften her face.
The long days in Jail have accom-
plished some Of what he failed to do.
Hard Lines Gone
The hard lines at the side Of her
mouth have almost gone. The
harried look about her eyes has gone.
Her temper is excellent. It was
short when she entered.
Beach, too, in spite Of reports of
his having been i'll. has not Ian.
guished in confinement. He is IL
pounds heavier today than he was
when he first heard the key crate in
Q lock behind him.
Both Have Turkey
With special permission the two
prisoners got turkey and trimmings
from a hotel. Other prisoners did
not fare so well.
The accused are receiving scores
Of letters daily, but most of them
are from cranks. There is one
letter. however. that brings happi-
ness to the widow. 1t is from her
son. Alfred. 8, now with relatives
In Bridgeport, Conn. Almost every
day he sends her affectionate notes.
The lad is still unaware that his
mother Is charged with the murder
Of his father.
Since Mrs. Lilliendahl faced the
negroes in an effort to identity the
two suspects held at Jenkintown
IN connection with robbery, several
versions have cropped UP regarding
what took place when John J.
Gregory, jr., chief investigator for
McCarter, talked to the man in the
Jenkintown police headquarters.
Third Degree Alleged
1t is alleged that Gregory tried to
hse third degree methods on Al
phone Anderson, one Of the men.
Witnesses, particularly those from
but Of town, are beginning to ar
rive. The five hotels in MAYS Land.
ing are busy preparing to take care
Of the expected crowds.
Can = poor girl marry q rich
man and hold his love: Read "The
Constant Flame" which starts
Monday, Ncvembee "a IN The
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