Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
THE NEWS RECORD.
A Summary Of the Eventful Happen
:ngs ola Week, as Reported
by Telegraph.
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News, Fires, Accidents, Crimes,
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THE VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
THE SMELL MURDER.

The Crime Fastened Upon William Ii. Tas-
cott-The Murderer Still at Large.
WILLIAM b TAscoTT, the stylish, blue-eyed
young burglar who murdered Amos J. Smell,
tbs Washington boulevard millionaire, and
sought safety in fight has not yet been ar
rested, says Chicago telegram Of Monday.
He is still secure in his place of hiding, but
army of spes Is on the watch for him,
wherever he may be, and viii follow him
ne may 60 ne thSt b say sss1
at Leaf River, Wis, and detectives have gone
there to search for him. Sunday last there
Tasootts companion, who stood ON guard on
tho outside OF the Smell residence while the
youthful burglar was inside commit
ting murder, and this man has made
o full confession. He places the guilt
ON William ID. Tascott, against whom
30 much damaging circumstantial evidence
has already been piled up. Tascott wanted
him to engage with him in a life Of crime. The
night that the Smell burglary was to be COM
mitted this man and Tascott went to the house
together. Tascott put on his felt slippers. and,
after boring the holes to open the kitchen door,
went inside to open the safe and secure the
plumber. His accomplice remained out,
any interruption OF the dangerous under
taxing. He heard the shots fired and was
but oIt T5s attSr ns Post
and trembling He grasped his friend by the
arm and told him OF the murder. Then the
stairs to Talcott's lodgings at No. 474 West
Madison street The next morning they sneaked
out and separated, whom Tascott went TO the
Northwestern depot and boarded a train for
Oak Park where he has q brother and sister
living. The accomplish was Mortified by the
murder and so alarmed lest he might be ar
rested aud held for completely in the crime that
he refrained from giving information to the po-
lice. He has made sworn statement and
satisfied the police that he had no direct con-
nection with the Smell murder, or with any
other crime that was planned and executed by
young Tascott The name of this man is with
heId at the earnest request OF the police. The
officers at the Central Station Sunday were
all busily employed addressing and mailing to
all parts Of the world copies of the following
revised circular. which gives the very latest
description OF the man wanted:
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
DEPARTMENT. POLICE, CITY OF CHICAGO,
Feb. 1e, 189S.-Look out tor and arrest William
B. Tascott, alias Il. A. Cathright, alias Moore,
alias Scott, alias Clark, the supposed murderer
Feb. 8. Twenty to % years Of age. 8 feet or
10 inches high $50 pounds weight slim built
very erect, full round lace, heavy eyebrows
very fair complexion, light brown hair, thin
small thin dark mustache, may be dyed, may
have some front teeth, upper jaw, filled with
gold, lower jaw receding. Wore when last seen
brown and gray striped pants, stripe one-half
inch wide, dark coat, vest and overcoat
with silk hat, square top ring, set with
garnets and pearls, one pearl missing.
May carry cane with round gold head, en-
graved with w. b. Il. in monogram also rus
set-colored oval valise, eighteen inches long
and eight inches deep, hung by a strap over his
shoulder. Claims to be newspaper reporter:
Is also said to be an expert pool-player, and
will frequent pool-rooms. he converses freely
about his travels through the country. The
above reward will be paid for his capture and
detention until officer with papers can arrive
for him. Send all information to
GEORGE W. HUBBARD,
Acting General Sup erintendent OF Police.