Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-25
BLAKE FOReITEs MARoUEss.
A Graphic Description Of the shoot.
1nE at OxFord-Tho Fugittves I'm
Wilmington Saturday Might.

ing NJ O0HOEu-EnO EuklttVoB In
Wilmington Saturday Might.
The West Chester Record of,yesterday weeI
printed an interesting letter from its Oxford,
Pa. correspondent giving the details Of the
capture of Blake and Oopeley by Officer Mar
guess. It describes the discovery OF themen,
and says
The officer ran for some distance and soon
overlook Cowan who surrendered without
any resistance. Blake continued running and
throwing stones at the officer with great
force. Officer Marques succeeded in lodging
the missiles and Blake was but few yards
from him when he said "BlaRe, know
you" Blake threw stone at the officer
which passed over his head and then quickly
put one OF his hands in his hip pocket when
the officer shot at him. Blake fell to the
earth and exclaimed "0h, I'm shot" The
ball, random shot, entered just below the
right ankle and the wound bled considerably.
he was taken to the Office Of Samuel a.
Smith in Oxford. Blake states that they
were in Wilmington Saturday night. We
went into a saloon and told the bar tender
our time had expired and borrowed some
clothing from him. About five minutes
afterwards some detectives entered the same
saloon and made inquiries for us. On Sun
day night we travelled 26 miles in that cold
rain and a number OF detectives passed ut
twice.
Charles J. Blake is well known thief and
robber in the large cities He is fine looking
man and his conversation is above the
average of such men Of his class. A physician
examined his wound and said after hearing
him talk: "You ought TO have been .
lawyer" eyes," replied Blake, ~ might
have been good one, but I am good enough
at my profession"
William Oowan alias Charles Copely, is 8
native Of this place. He is about 50 years oi
age. He is fellow Of Jolly turn Of mind
and always was generous hearted boy. Al
school he was apt and could declsim ant
impersonate characters TO a considerable
degree Of perfection. Cowan was easily
recognized by many Of our citizens and
former associates, although they had MOI
seen him for years. He rendered all possible
aid to his wounded chum and frequently
expressed sympathy for him.
Blake was lying on sofa in Mr.. bmithi
Office, and by his side sat his pal, and tn,
former gave vent to his feelings when th'
pain from the wound was too severe. Office
Marques entered the room when the follow
ing conversation ensued:
"Marquess, why did you shoot me wheI
you knew was not armed ~
"Charlie, did not know you were un
armed, snd besides it was my duty to protec
myself"
Think how you treated me after / wa
shot-told the men to bring me along. III
all right; I'll have revenge. You are
coward and I can lick you with one hand ant
even now can do it." The wounded mal
made an effort to rise, but was prevente'
| from doing 30 by Cowan. "If / had had
| gun you would never have lived to hav
brought me here" he said, addressing
Marquess. The latter was called outside AM
il few minutes 70 entered, He bent owe
Blake and whispered something.
"Do you mean that you are sorry you sho
me y exclaimed Blake, loud enough 10
heard by those near by.
~ do" was the reply.
| "You mean 1t from the bottom OF you
heart 7" queried Blake. swell then, Mai
| guess forgive you." and the officer of th
law and the wretched man shook hands.