Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-16
MAINE DINPATCHES.
VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERS.
1c arland' the Companion of Murderer
"raves, Gives Himself Up at Own
House, But Refuses to Saw Auvthin.
About Graves.
NJ ACHIAs, Nov. IL

ABOUT Graves.
MAcHIAs, Nov. l5
james Mcfarland, the accomnlice nj
ufaVes IN the murder of the Machias game
"ardens, Is now safely landed in Machias
jan. lie came from his unknown hiding
pace just after dark last evening, and much
TO the surprise of his family and officers in
waiting, appeared at the door of his house ia
Hancock, at o'clock
Sheriff Fields and Deputy Sheriff Dever-
eaux happened to be at the house at lust that
time and at once arrested him. Mcfarland
made no resistance, whatever but completely
surrendered himself. When Sheriff Fields
attempted to place the irons on his wrists he
said that it was unnecessary, that he had
come nome for the purpose of giving himself
up 10 the authorities and that he would 20 to
Jail peaceably and without any attempt at
violence or escape. The officers took him
at his word and left his hands free. Nc
Farland expressed a desire to go to Jail quiet
ly, and if possible, in the night Sheriff
Fields gave him ample time to make all nec-
essary preparations.
Meantime, ,McFarand's family. particularly
his wife, who seemed overcome with delight,
expressed great JOY at his return. They had
felt all the time that he was not 90 guilty as
Graves, and that he would soon come home
and give himsolt up. Mrs. Mcfarland be-
lieved that her husband would not long live
an outlaw in the woods, and had even ex-
pected him before, But little conversation
was held at the house, the time being occu-
pied by him in preparation for the nights
long journey.
Mcfarland shows evidences of having suf-
fered terribly in his banishment in the woods.
He has lost 10 pounds in weight, his eyes are
bloodshot, his skin tightly drawn over his
face and he is the picture of distress. He
says he has been travelling night and day, not
daring to rest anywhere, and has been tor
tured every instant with the fear of capture.
He declines to say anything about Graves or
the murder until he can consult with his
attorney. He has engaged Lawyer G. z.
Dutton of Ellsworth. He will have pre-
liminary hearing at Machia. tomorrow. He
fears he will be lynchsd.
When the time came for departure, a team
was brought and, after bidding good bye TO
his wife and six children, Mcfarland started
for Machas. During the night the prisoner
would talk upon any subject but the one in
which the officers were NEST interested. He
would not say a word about Graves, and
would not give clue as to his own hiding
place. Finding that he was so reticent his
companions ceased asking questions and the
result was quiet, uneventtul journey
through the woods.
Whenever a steep kill was reached McFar-
land insisted on walking in order to relieve
the horse. The officers allowed him to do
this but carefully watched him lest he might
after all attempt to escape. No such attempts
however were made. The prisoner was not
in the least fatigued and at the end of the
journey was as fresh as at the start notwith-
standing the long hills he had walked.
The party arrived at the Jail in Machias at
six o'clock this morning. Mcfarland was
given a cell and a breakfast, and then left to
himself He would not talk at that time. and
it was hard to get any intimation whatever as
to what his intentions were in regard to dis
disclosure of his own hiding place and that OF
Graves.
There is a difference of opinion in Machias
as to the cause of McFarlands surrender.
Some think that it 10 his intention in the end
victing Graves, and perhaps get at least part
of the reward which Governor Robie offered
Saturday through Councillor Hatch of Ban.
yor. Others think that he will continue reti-
cent and take his punishment. whatever may
be the fate of Graves.
1t is generally believed in the vicinity OF
Hancock that Mcfarland was hiding near his
home all the time and that he was in constant
communication with one of his neighbors.
The hunt for Graves still goes on with in
creased energy.
ELLSWORTH, Nov. l5.
There is little news about Graves. Nc
Farland said that he parted with him at Wal
than Ridge and that he himself would have
come out sooner, but was afraid of violence
on the part of the people. He considered II
hest to wait until the facts came out, showing
inst who it was to blame. He had been IN
the woods all the time. As for Graves no
one can point to further trace of him. lie
is probably doing his best to get to England
He knows every inch of the coast between
here and Halifax, and once went to Florloa
in small boat to shoot ducks.
of a lano0r Lady.