Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-07

Seateu 10 10 lADorlng mana cooper, and
one-elghth negro to boot, and his mother
an IRISH washerwoman this boy gave un
InIstakable evidence vi good birth and good
breeding. 1t should be explained that
while he persists in his statement that he
has but one brother, Eddie, and one sister,
Mary, while Charley Ross had three broth
ers and sisters, among the former of which
there Is no Eddie and among the latter no
name nearer Mary than Marion, in naming
MS COUSINS he states correctly the names OF
the Ross children. 1t is generally and Just
~ thought that the authorities of Milford
and the relatives of Jimmy Blanchard act
In very shabby manner, when they con
stantly relterate their claims to the boy but
take no steps whatever for his Identification
or recovery. The kind ladies of ST. Albaus
have supplied the wait with a new and be-
coming suit, in which he is certainly an
unusually pretty and bright looking child.
The circumstances about the boys recog-
milton Of Philadelphia photographs at Gov
Smiths house are thus detailed
\ large photograph album was placed be
lore him with the request to point out any
pictures he might recognize. The album
contained. among msny others. number of
photographs Of Philadelphia people, and
among them. portraits Of the family Of Mr..
NJ. Hall Stanton. long time friends of ex-
Gov. smiths family, whose residence l. not
far from that of Mr.. Ross, with whom Mr.
Stanton Is personally acquainted. The lit
tie fellow turned over the leaves without
recognizing any of the faces until he came
10 Mr.. Stanton picture. This he examined
more carefully, and At last said he had seen
that gentleman that he couldn't remem-
Der his name, bat 1t was some one his papa
used to know. A page or two more ane he
came to the photograph of Mr. Stanton's
little boy, 4 year or two older than himself
Instantly he shouted " 1t is Willie Stanton.
he used to go to school with me- la
has picture the little boy wore velvet suit,
but ON being interrogated, Charley said when
he went 10 school he wore gray suit. which
was correct. and it is also known to be true
that about two years since Willie Stanton
went to school, the teacher Of which was
Miss Grant. the name which Charley gave
Is that Of has teacher. lie also recognized
the picture Of an Older son OF Mr. Stanton,
whom be said he had seen. After this IT
was not strange that ST. Adams went TO
sleep in the serene belief that the long-lost
and lar-iamed little Philadelphian was with
IN It's gates.
On Monday the boy was taken into the
telegraph Office III ST. Albans. and Mr.. Ross
being in the telegraph office in Philaie-
phia, the following conversation took place
over the wires
Qaestion-AsL h,m what street Or lane al be
live CD
Auswer-walbIon street
Y How we're you taken from home
III III lie 81
walk.
Y Who was taken With You
Any brother.
Y What was your hgothei . name
A-Eddie
=. What Is your oldest sisters name
A.-MAry.
V-That Is wroDg Can the boy read
A.-Hes, very well.
q Can he write
A Can write Charley d. Hos" ihAt is all lie
can te.
Mr. Koss-We are sat sled that il &. lyt the boy
We are very much obi ged 10 You
The sherih-he gives rames Of schGoinates
Willie Z Stanton, Gesrge Billings, Fred Burns,
Mickey q Donnell Ellie Hadloek Elmer Arm
strong, Miss Grant, school teacher, Miss Cope, Sab
Answer.-To The shern Hold On to the boy.
We will see Mr.. Hall stanton who is 4 prominent
cit zsn here aud communicate the facts to hlm.
Ross.
some two hours after the following des-
patch from Mr. Stanton was received in St
Adams
To GKO. GREGORY Smith There is IL question
about the matter. Ii certainly Is nat Mr.. Ross
child. as Charley was only four ears old aad had
er attended school before his abduction. VIII
take the picture OF the child to willie and the list
Of schOolmates, and see what Willie knows about
hin, and answer to-day. NJ. HALL SrASTuS
The following letter WAS also received at
the 4drerhser Office:
MILF JRD. n. H., Dec. g. 81.
DEAR SIR With regard to the boy with you,
there can be 10 doubt, think, but his real name
IS James Blanchard. He has ght, curly hair, vel
low skin and dark eyes. His father is One-elghth
negro his mother IS Irish lie has loose all his
life The description given OF his dress. answers 10
James b. perfectly. This pames Of the boys he
says be went 10 school with IN PhiladelphlAi
IN blished in the Boston Journal, sre the names OF
his schoOl-fellOws hero. lie runs away frequently,
travels much upon the cars. is notorious liar and
is undoubtedly with you II seems 70 be making
unnecessary expense to 90 for him. milford Is II
miles from Nashua on the Wilton r. T. II you can
you had better send him here, As his mother has
property and can pay the expense
Respectfully yours, STEPHEN {. CoBURS
On Tuesday morning the following des-
patch was sent to Milford
some body must come forthwith to IDENTITY Kan
chArd. Daily expense against Milford. The com
munity demand immediate personal idtnt lhcaton
VIII anybody start tonight Answer quick
LArER. The POSTMASTER OF MILFORD ON TUE
SCENE.
The Advertiser publishes an extra edition.
from which We take the following Wednes-
day morning, at $50, Col. John w. Crosby,
postmaster at Milford arrived at st. Adams.
He sad he had seen the pictures of the boy
here, and had no doubt 1t was Jimmy
Blanchard, the young Milford tramp. who
had long been u source of annoyance 10
that town, and whom he had often tarned
cut Of his Office lie explained the boys
familiarity with Germantown and vicinity,
by saying he had young playlellow in
Milford, whose father had formerly been a
car driver in Philadelphia. lie knew the
boy perfectly well bat wasn't particular
about taking him back, as Milford had had
an elegant sufhciency Of him. Col. Crosby,
Mr. Farnsworth. the conductor with whom
the boy rode on New Hampshire train.
Christmas night. and one or two other gen
tlemen, went to the jail, there being. per
haps, a dozen men i'll the room. The boy
was brought in and asked Il he saw any
gentlemen he knew. lie looked around NJ
All present without the least sign Of recog-
milton and simply answered. NO, sir.
Don't you know this gentleman - ind
eating Col. Crosby.
No. sir"
Col. Crosby turning sharply TO the boy
said "Why. Jimmy. what are you doing
up here"
No answer.
Jimmy. what will Bothenla -ay 2'
No answer.
Jimmy, do YOU pretend You don't know
me-"
mo. sir, don't know you" crying Il
little but never Ainching
Don't you know this2" indicating the
stump ofone Of his arms which he has lost
No. sir"
Don't YOU know (naming number OF
children in Milford those boys aud gri-
mo sir
Col. Crosby then named the children
whom the boy has repeatedly declared he
went to school with IN Philadelphia ana
asked him if he knew them.
YES, sir.
bystander "Well. sir. what do you
SAYS it the Blanchard boy ?.
WHY. yes, Of course it is
To Conductor Farnsworth-'is that the
boy who rode with you Christmas day
That is the boy :"
The boy never gave 4 SINGLE sign oil rec
IGNITION or consciousness and his demeanof
WAS simple. truthful and modest through
the entire interview. He cried little at
the latter part, as he has on almost every
occasion since he came here when closely or
harshly questioned in q crowd, but ms
conduct, Iaken altogether was staggering
20 minds which have only dealt with ordi-
nary children.
The Adpertiser adds W han the interview