Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-11
THE CAPTURED BURGLAR.
"bt11y" Williams Wamderings Since
He Escaped From the Alexandria Jail.


Billy Williams. the burglar, and alleged muir
derer OF Policeman Julian Arnold, In Alexandria
who was arrested Saturday morning by Orlcer
Slack as published In Saturdays STAR Is still con-
nned at the eighth precinct police station await
| Ing the action OF the Alexandria officers. VIII
lafns Is thrty-two years old, and has spent more
| than half OF his life in prison. His father was
wen known In South Washington, where he re-
sided. He drove an old 'night-linery and had the
I reputation Of roboing soldiers He was finally
| caught and sent TO the penitentiary, and has
since died "Billyr began his criminal career
| In south Washington, where he was suspected OF
committing many daring burglaries. He soon
| made the acquaintance OF many offcers OF the
law and judges before whom he was frequently
called upon to appear. Besides serving many
terms In the workhouse and Jail he has served hall
MS nfe-siXteen years-in various penitentiarfes.
several years ago BILLY" entered house in Phila-
delphia, and. rather than be captured. drew a
volver and shot his pursuer. For this crime he
served nye years in the cherry Hill penitentiary.
About the time this sentence expired a policeman
Was murdered In Philadelphia and he was sus-
pected OF the crime, but he was never arrested for
II. Returning 10 this city he resumed operations
mere. and Policeman Pearson arrested him at the
house OF Mr.. Crown, In East Washington. He
drew a revolver on the Officer. but was prevented
from using it and was locked up in the station.
TIE MURDER OF POLICEMAN ARNOLD.
He gave bail for his appearance on a charge OF
housebreaking, but jumped his bail, and was next
heard OF when Policeman Arnold was murdered In
Is alleged, arrested Williams because he overheard
conversation between him and another man,
IAN was soon aIterward arrested and ON hts trial
on charge OF completely In the murder, he was
acquitted. Williams escaped and a reward OF 800
was offered Tor his arrest Some months Alter
ward Williams was found in Baltimore, secreted
y, N s 1n1 eedr 6s i,,s Oh house. which, &c
turned over TO an officer and was taken to Alexan-
dria. Upon his arrival there, while on his way 70
jail, he was assaulted by son OF Mr.. Arnold, the
Ut.aH Sfr frNf mo- aea tyIIh
brick With his head and face terribly cut VIII
liams was taken to jail, where he was given room
with several other prisoners.
WILLIAMS ESCAPE FROM ALEXANDRIA JAZZ.
He remained in jail but few weeks before he
cut through the floor and made an opening In the
wall, through which he and several prisoners es-
capped The other prisoners were recaptured and
again the authorities all over the country were
notified 10 look out Tor Williams.
Several times IL was reported that williams had
been seen about this city. Since his capture Sat-
urday Williams has confirmed the truth OF these
rumors He told the officers that when he broke
jail there was countryman confined there on q
charge OF horse stealing. This poor fellow, he
said, he was particularly anxious TO nberate, but
the latter could not get over the wall. Williams
tried 10 get him over the wall, but the man was
too heavy and he had TO let him Drop After
leaving the jail Williams said he went through
the country and crossed the river at Chain bridge
lie then made mis- way TO the Great Fails, and was
there when word was sent 10 this city about him.
He went to Baltimore and Philadelphia, and
finally returned 10 this city. He said that when
ne saw OiIictT SLACK nave his companion, Curran,
Saturday, he went over 10 see that his companion
was not arrested, and, much to his SURPRISE
Curran permitted the officers 10 arrest him. lie
told the officers that Curran was heavily armed
when he lett him.
The PRISONER SENT TO ALEXANDRIA.
Williams said that he was willing to return to
Alexandria without requisition, and the Alexan-
dria authorities were notified. Lieut.. Smith ar
riyed here about noon and after a consultation
with Major Moore and Capt. Austin decided 10
take the prisoner 10 Alexandria on the . :O5 train.
In answer 10 inquiries as TO where Williams would
be Kept the lieutenant said that he would be Kept
IN the old JAIL which had been strengthened since
the escape OF Williams, and he would be under the
charge OF new jailer. Al the time appointed
Williams was handcuned and taken 10 the depot
In the patrol wagon and turned over to Lieut..
smith, VINO left with him fol- Alexandria.