The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-05


for him.
THE EVIDENCE OF THE BOYS IDENTITY WITH
THE LONG LOST ONE AccUMULArING-PRo-
FOUND INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF ST.
AI.BANs-INrERvIEw WITH THE CHILD.
ST. ALBAss, VT Jan. A, 1875
The complicated Charley Ross sensation 10 be
more of a complication and sensation than ever. While
Mr. Ross Philadelphia processes to believe, thus far
the boy held here is unmItigated fraud there
stl continues to accumulate what in the absence of
positive dsproval seems to be almost conclusive
dence that the juvenile hardly be any other than
GENUINE CHARLEY.
IT. however it should transpre that he is fictitious
his attempt the role of the lost child the
clever which he has acted every part
sary for complete deception will entitle him TO 4.
tncton OF being the most
PRECIOUS YOUNG scouNDREL
of modern times Many here VINO confaeat
the start that the boy was bogus convinced me
developments of to-day that, If ever there sas
Charley Ross abducted from Germantown, this most
positively the II is exaggeraton say that IL
requires considerable and courage TO decare no.
fore St. Adams that the lad is not what he pro-
fesses be- and bets of ten to one, withcot
takers, are offered that his identity will be fully nc
satisfactorily established
without paraking Of this confident enthusiasm sit
must be confessed, view of all the circumstances
and Developments that the presents such positive
features that is to be hoped that the youngser will
not be surrendered until he is brought face to face
with Mr.. Ross.
Az INTERVIEW
Through the courtesy OF Mr. Rugg, the gentleman
who caring for the little fellow until his identity
be established, was permitted to have interview
with him this afternoon. He had just had his photo
ntol,od
Of St. Adams and, as may be surmscd, was in very
happy mood So far as his personal resemblance to
the Charley Ross photographs of two years ago
cerned may be said be almost perfect Two years
time his period of life must have Of course worked
many changes. but there si remains the same sweet
EXPRESSION and every outline Of feature rs preserved
TuR DETAILED DESCRIPTION
given Of the genuine Charley Ross also applies to this
lad every particular. The little fellow showed much
feeling when was inumated that his father did not
recognize him from photograph sent him day or
two ago and am told by Mr. Rugg that he wept Bit
terly when told yesterday that Mr. Ross not com
ing alter him. TO your correspondent said, in all
the simplicity of Childhood
~ tell OF great many things my papa had in his
house He had large family Bible very large, and It
much as he could do 70 carry it in his arms"
what else did your papa have that you can remcm
''Ohl he had funny gold watch II had four hands
IL, two of them TO tell the time and large that
went around fast and little small one down at the
bottom and that went around East too But that wasn't
all the watch my papa had He had a silver one and
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lived next offered him S19 bat he couldn't let
him have it, because he could get more from the other
felow.n
'Do you think you could find your home If you was
In Philadelphia"
''oh. yes" was the prompt answer. 81 could 90
right TO the house from the steam depot" Then,
amer pausing moment he commenced to laugh and |
said, in a child-hke way, 'When papa wanted to |
plague mamma he used 10 call her Biddy and then she
used TO call him Old Pug Nose"
then asked him If his father had dog, to which he
s'oh yes black and tan about so high holding |
his hand about ten inches from the floor. 'and her |
Belle and she used TO have little puppies,
For certain object, which may appear hereafter |
then questioned the little fellow about his being Bos
ton and vicinity some four five weeks ago he had
Intimated his the authorities here
u was around Boston, he answered gust after I
come from California"
who Vas with you there p" asked
cob John Butler, Albert Tllson lot OF fellows"
In reply 10 further question " he could remember
the names Of the Others he SAID that there |
fellow named Harry Morton, or houon, and then he |
described lin as tall wide man win black mus
tache face pockmarked and little lump on one side OF
his face Another man who with MIN was named |
Parker and they used to go around where there
crowds and cell umbrellas and little things which they
used 10 steal
In reply to question as to how they used to sell
them, he said that sometimes they would 60 TO I
houses and stores, and sometimes they used |
to go on the streets nights and light /
lamp a box aud barrel and sell them 10 the crowds
All Of this statement made by the boy without the
asking Of single leading question or the uttering OF
single remark 10 guide him his Detectives
in Philadelphia and elsewhere who have been engaged
In the search for the lost child will appreciate
Clearly ihah the general reader the Importance Of this
simple stoTy as wei. as other Information when may be
disclosed q a day or Two.
GERMAsrowS DEscRisE6 .ssx.s - y.
While the boy was having his photograph taken
there quite breeze OF excitement stirred by
the sudden appearance Of man who claimed 10 be |
from Germantown There we're some fifteen or twenty
gentlemen present In the gallery including the HERALD
representative Mr.. Rugg VINO had charge OF the |
juvenile, questioned the stranger very closely as
aud his business Aner satisfying Mr. Rugg that
he was John J. Keayon OF Chelsea, Mass and that |
he was former resident Of Germantown the supposed
Charley was brought In. Mr. Rugg took the boy In |
his lap and gave Mr. Kenyon opportunity TO ask all
the questions he desired
ASTOUNDING REVELATIONS
Having told the gentleman that his name was
Charley Ross the following conversation ensued be-
tween him and Mr.. Kenyon
O. Have you ever seen me beforcf A. No sir
q Where DID you live when you we're taken rom
Y Who keeps the largest ice saloon restau
rant In Germantown
The boy here brought his thoughts together for mo-
name but IL the corner OF william street. under
another store, down stairs in basement"
y Now, Charley what Ia top Of the hin going up
past the old church, A. bridge
O. What passes under this bridget A. The horse
cara
Q Who kept large tin store near thereS A. Mr.
Wovington, think.
. Do you know named Jarviss A, No, sir
where did you liver A. On Walbion street.
q DO the steam cars run TO GermantcIE7T A. Yes,
sir; and you have to go down steps get TO the
steam cars.
Q. what sort OF a house did you live I'M
Here the boy gave the same description as previously
given and published, which correct every partcu
lar
Q. Did the horse run near your housei A.
Yes; they up TO the head OF the street and you
have TO 20 out and walk up
O How far up street was your house from the cars
A. -Four or Ave houses
@ Are there any stores near where you iivcdf A.
Yes; down at the corner
q. Are there any houses opposite your housc9 A.
Yes; with piazza
q whore do the boys play base ball ? A. In the !