The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-03
The Escape of Gilbert, tho Murderer.

from he Hartford Conrant. Nov. 81
The story OF Gilbers escape from the state Prison
would make an interesting chapter in criminal
nails. IL seems singular that for an entire week he
should remain In one neighborhood, moving about
within circle OF five miles, without being captured
yet it should be remembered that not one man IN
ten thousand could SO successfully elude his pur-
suersperhaps no other man but Gilbert could do II.
lie has been a. hunter Tor years ana knows every
inch of ground over which he has travelled since his
escape. For that reason he has stuck to this terri
tory and also TO perfect his arrangements, such as
getting new suit of clothes ana money and other
needfuls before making on for remote paris. We
have further particulars about his movements,
which viii interesting There Is no doubt now that
the letter he sent 10 friends in New Britain asking
them to meet him IN Kensington woods was a bona
dde thing; for he was seen on Thursday in the
woods, making for Cat Hole Pass the place he desg
mated for the meeting. One OF the New Britain of-
he got away. II is true reported, that he showed
himself on Wednesday to five persons between New
mountain and went under a shed directly up to
these men, who were standing under the shed to
keep cut of the rain. Jason Porter was one OF the
party. He recognized Gilbert at one. The latter
said. rs soon as he made his appearance, "My name
is Williams I've seen Gilbert just up here in the
woods" Porter replied, 81 know you, Charley;
you are my prisoner 'Not quite" responded
Gilbert at the same time drawing a long knife
which lie had concealed under his coat, mot quite
and you mustn't lay hands upon me. You and have
been boys together but I'd Kill you In minute be-
fore being taken. shan't harm anybody il Pm left
alone, but don't mean to BE taken alive" He was
bareheaded at this time and had on his prison pants,
which showed at glance who no was, but he had
changed his coat and wore blue blouse. Soon after
he started for the woods again. and word was Imme-
dlatey sent to New Britain and force organized for
pursuit. as heretofore published
On Friday night he entered house. and, drawing
knife, demanded an entire suit Of clothes, which he
secured, the inmates fearing TO refuse him, that
he is now at last accounts, IN good shape TO
leave. Probably he has got money from some Of his
friends by this time. On aturday he
again, dressed In his new riga light coat, black
pants and soft felt hat.
Just before eleven O'Clock Saturday night word
was received in New Britain that he would probably
midnight Meriten,
ready to start for distant journey 1t was thought
that he might put on female apparel to make sure
thing OF getting away. Two New Britain Officers
Immediately drove to this city and took the mid
night train down, with everything prepared for his
capture provided he should make his appearance at
Meriden. They probably met with no.success or we
should have had some news by telegraph. The
reward Tor his capture has been increased and
additional interest has been given thereby 10 the
pursuit. Tie prison FOLKS have Increased their offer
To $1,000, and Mr.. Caldwell, the father OF the man
murdered by Gilbert and his associates, Offers $500
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