The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-22
THE NEWS RECORD.
A Summary of the Eventful Happen
:ngs of a Week, as Reported
by Telegraph.
Political, Commercial, and Industrial
News, Fires, Accidents, Crimes,
Suicides, Etc, Etc.
THE VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
THE SMELL MURDER.

The Crime Fastened Upon William Ii. Tas-
cOtt-The Murderer still at Large.
WILLIAM b. IAsCoTT, the stylish, blue-eyed
young burglar who murdered Amos j. Smell,
the Washington boulevard millionaire, and
sought safety IN flight, has not yet been ar
rested, says a Chicago telegram of Monday.
do is still secure in his place OF hiding, but
an army OF spies is ON the watch for him,
wherever he may be, and VIII folioW him
wherever he may so. The police say that he
cannot escape. 1t is alleged that he seen
at Leaf River, Wis, and detectives have gone
there to search Tor him. sunday last there
was arrested in this city the man who was
Tascotts companion who stood on guard on
the outside OF the Smell residence while the
youthful burglar inside commit
ting murder, and this man has made
full confession. He places the guilt
on William b. Tascott, against whom
so much damaging circumstantial evidence
has already be en- piled up Tascott wanted
him to engage with him in 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 sale and secure the
plumber His accomplce remained out
side, watching for the police, to prevent
any interruption of the dangerous under
taking. lie heard the shots hred and was
alarmed, bat remained at his post until
Tasc ut came out. The lattor was pale, excited
and trembling He erasped his friend by the
arm and told him OF the murder. Then the
two skulked away together and crept up the
stairs TalcOtJs lodgings ut No. 47i West
Madison street The next morning they sneaked
out and separated, when Iascott went to the
Northwestern depot and boarded train for
Oak Park, where he has brother and sister
living, The accomplice was horrihed by the
murder, and SO alarmed lest he might DO ar
rested ana 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 direct con-
nection with The Smell murder, or with any
other crime that was planned and executed by
young THscott. The name OF this man is with
held 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 OF POLICE, CITY OF CHICAGO,
Feb. IS 1SSS-Look out tor and arrest William
Il. Tascott, alias H. A. Cartwright, alias Moore,
alias Scott, alias Clark, the supposed murderer
of a. j, Smell, who was killed on the night Of
Feb. 8. Twenty to ~ years of age, feet or
10 inches high, $50 pounds weight, slim built,
very erect, tull round lace, heavy eyebrows,
verv fair complexion. light brown hair, thin
on top of head, cut short, prominent blue eyes,
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 Il round gold head, en-
grayed with w. b. Il. in monogram also a rus
set-colored oval valise, eighteen inches long
and eight inches deep, hung by strap over his
shoulder. Claims to be newspaper reporter.
Is also said to be expert ool-player, and
will fires uent pool-Iooms. lie converses freely
about his travels through the country. The
above reward will be paid for his capture and
detention until officer with papers arrive
for him. Send all information to
GEORGE w. HUBBARD,
Acting General Sup erntendent of Police.