Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-01-28

! denied knowing anything about Booth
The sight of two navy rcvolvers and
the threat that he must tell or die
convinced him that it was foolhardy
to longer delay information, and be
said Gentlemen. upon ny word and
honor | viii tell you all about it if you
will promise to shield me from all com.
plicity in the matter" The promise
was made Then Jett said Il fear
you have frightened Booth off, for you
passed near the plantation where |
left him, which is only a few miles
Pfrom the ferry you crossed. But l will
show you the Garrett place, where l
left him" Jett's horse was a model
animal, built for endurance and speed
Lieut.. Baker was fearful that Jett
might escape if he got any advantage
in start, and two of the men were
ordered to ride near him, and if be
attempted to escape to 'Shoot him
without halting" The whole party
then took the back track for the Gar
rett plantation The jaded horses
were urged to their best speed, and at
three O'Clock the next morning they
arrived at gateway which Jet said
led the way to the Garrett residence
The night was dark, but the entrance
to the lane was visible. The house
was about twenty rods from the en-
trance Jett also said there was an
other gate about half way to the house.
The plan was to surround the house
as quickly as possible, so as to prevent
any possibility of escape. Lieut.. Baker
went to the second gate, opened it, and
then gave the signal for the charge
The dash was made through the
lane in short order, and the house sur
rounded Lieut. Baker dsmountcd,
went on to the piazza and thundered
at the door. Then old man Garrett
threw up window near and asked
in frightened tone, "What is the mat
ter 2" Lieut. Baker seized him by the
arm, and ordered him to unfasten the
door and strike light This he did,
and the Lieutenant entered the hall
Mr.. Garrett soon appeared with tai
low candle. The Lieutenant took the
candle and asked: Where are the men
who are stopping with you? The
old man was very much excited, and
he stammered out that "they went to
The woods when the cavalry went by"
The Lieutenant said: Don't you tell
me that again; they are here" The
sight of pistol brought young Gar
rett to the front, who said:
Don't iniure father and I'll tell you
all about it; they are in the barn"
About this time Col Conger came
into the hall. Lieut.. Baker took young
Garrett by the collar and led him out
on the piazza, while Conger formed
.he men to surround the barn. The
Lieutenant then ordered Garrett to
cad the way Before reaching the
barn Garrett said:
II have forgotten the key, but my
brother has it, who is sleeping in the
corn crib. We would not let those
men sleep in the house, and were afraid
they would steal our horses and get
away"
The brother soon appeared with the
key and delivered it to Lieut. Baker
The barn was then surrounded, and
Lieut.. Baker unlocked the door Up
to this time Booth and Harold seemed
to be asleep Col Conger came up,
and a rustling was heard inside the
building as if the inmates were rous-
ing up from sleep. Lieut. Baker said
to Conger, Garrett musr go in, de-
mand their surrender, and bring out
their arms" To this Conger assentcd,
but Garrett was reluctant to obey,
saying:
"They are desperate fellows, and
armed to the teeth"
Lieut.. Baker seized him, opened the
door, showed him in, and then closed
the door The Lieutenant hailed the
assassins and said:
1--WE send this young man, in whose
custody we find you, and you must
surrender your arms to him, or we
shall set fire to the barn, and have
bonfire and shooting match"
A low conversation took place in
side the building, and Booth was heard
to say to Garrett:
oh you you have betrayed
me; get out of here, or | will shoot
you"
Garrett came back to the door and
said:
"Let me out, Captain | will do
anything for you, but can't risk my
life here"
The door was opened, Garrett came
out with a bound, and the door was
again closed Lieut.. Baker had the
light in hand, and young Garrett said:
'If you don't put out that light he
will shoot everyone Of you" The
light was placed at short distance
from the door, but so as to light the
whole front of the building, which had
been once used as a tobacco house.
The light was necessary in case the
assassins should make break for the
door and get out. The soldiers were
dismounted, but refused to stand in the
light, and they were allowed to seek
safer position. Lieut. Baker again
demanded their surrender Booth re-
piled, in clear, ringing tone, Captain,
there is a man here who wishes to
surrender very much" At tie same
time conversation took place within,
and Booth was heard to say to Harold:
D-n you, leave me, will you? Go,
| don't wish you to stay ;" and in
few moments Harold raped at the
door, saying:
LET me out; / know nothing of
this man."
Lieut. Baker said, Bring out the
arms and you can come" He replied,
II have no arms" The Lieutenant
said "You have a carbine and pistol :;
bring them out and we will let you
out" Booth then said, "He has no
arms they are mine, and shall keep
them"
While this parleying was going on.