The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-04
1T WAS SULLIVAN SURE.
Detective Parker Identifies Him in
New York To-day.
THE CASE WAS WELL WORKED UP.
A Brief Rsvsew Of tho Police Manage
ment Of tho Case = Parker Reaches
Providence with His Prisoner 1t s:IS
r. M. To-day.


people, acquainted with the man sus-
pected Of the foul murder of Anthony S.
Haswell, gathered on the street corners
and discussed the question Of his arrest,
and the general opinion seemed to be
that he would have an exceedingly hard
time in clearing himself from the charge.
A feeling Of relief permeated the police
headquarters at the City Hall at the
news Of the arrest, and the officials con-
slider that Dalton's ultimate capture is
but matter OF few days
On the evening of July II Anthony s.
Haswell was lured from his home in
East Providence by two men supposed to
be Daniel ID. Sullivan and Martin Dali
ton. The old man was taken to de-
serted road way on the outskirts of this
city, and was assaulted, from the effects
OF which assault he died on the following
morning.
The afternoon of his death the detec-
tives came into possession OF an import
ant clue to the perpetrators OF the deed,
aud commenced at once to run It to the
ground.
1t was ascertained by them that the old
man had been seen In the company of
two men proceeding towards the spot
where he was assaulted, and obtaining
description OF the men, the police were Of
the opinion that Sullivan and Dalton
were the people wanted. A vigorous
search was at once made for them, but
until Saturday no trace could be found Of
Sullivan. Up to the present time Dalton
is thought to be In hiding in the dense
woods near Swansea.
On Tuesday Of this week, Chief Of Po-
lice Child received telegram from a
certain person Ia New York, stating that
Sullivan mad been seen on the dock of the
Fall River Steamboat line by several of
the deck hands Of the steamer Pilgrim,
with whom he was acquainted.
Considerable credit was given to this
statement. as the funds IN Sullivau's pos
session would not admit of a prolonged
trip. Descriptive circulars were sent out
to all the large cities, and orders were
given the police in each place to examine
carefully any strangers answering to the
description. Instructions were given the
New York police, as 1t was thought that
Sullivan would surely 20 TO that city, but
after a close watch had been kept for sew
eral days it was thought that the man
had fed elsewhe
Last Saturday, however, Officer Finner.
ty, detailed at the Fall River Steamboat
dock, observed man answering the de-
scription OF Sullivan standing in the
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ner of West and Murray streets, almost
directly opposite the dock.
He was anxiously scanning the faces Of
the passengers on the boat and seemed to
be looking for some one with whom he
was acquainted. The officer, together
with Detective Doran of Boston, who it is
said has been searching for the man, SUBJ
jected him to a rigid aud searching scru-
tiny, but were In doubt whether or not to
make the arrest.
After several honrs he turned away
and walked up the street. Both the Off
GERS weighed the question OF the mau's
identity carefully, and after due delibera-
wanted for the murder Of Haswell, aud
decided to arrest him at once.
Early wednesday morning the man ap-
peared at the dock and took up his old oc-
cupation OF closely scanning the faces of
the passengers from Fall River. A few
moments after his arrival on the dock
Detective Doran and Officer Finnerty went
up to him aud the latter asked, ''who are
you looking for Z"
AS he asked the question the man
jumped sharply and turned around to get
a better view of the officers. In answer
to the inquiry he said. Pm looking for a
friend, someone who will help me to get
back to Fall River, where 1 belong"
The officer then asked IL his name was
not Sullivan and IL he had not como from
PROVIDENCE and without hesitation the
man aquiesed.
Sullivan was then placed under srrest
and when informed Of the nature Of the
charge against him declared his innocence.
He claimed that he was in New York ON
the night of the murder. and said that he
had been in that city for three weeks.
Sullivan was taken to police headQuar-
ters and was closely questioned by Supt.
Byrnes who ordered the man taken to the
Tombs Police court.
Sullivan was arraigned and was locked
up to await the arrival of the PROVIDENCE
officers. When arraigned he announced
his willingness to return to this city aud
seemed confident that he could clear him.
self from the charge.
The New York officers however, are
confident that he is the right man.
Immediately after the arrest, a dis
patch was sent to the chief of police here
ker, who was working up a clue in tle
vicinity OF Boston, wds mt once recalled
and sent on TO the Metropolis on the early
train last evening. III ne identifies the
man the detective will have to return to
this city TO secure the requisiton papers
necessary for his arrest ana will be COM
PEELED to return to New York second
time.
At police headquarters it is thought
that the officer and his prisoner will ar
rive in this city Friday.
The probability oil Sullivan turning
States evidence, that is, providing he had
any connection with the crime, has been
advanced, and it is the general opinion
among those who know the man that he
will break down aud confess IL placed in
confinement.
When arrested he was literally on the
ragged edge Of despair" aud was badly
broken down In health. After his arrest
he told the officers that he was sick and
tired and hungry, and wanted place to
lie down la and yet rested.
The tidngs OF the arrest were exceed
ingly gratifying to the police, who have
been working night and day, following up
all sorts aud kinds Of clues.
IL was the opinion Of the police from
the first that the murderers OF Haswell
separated ON the night OF the murder. and
IL will be remembered that Dalton, one
of the suspects, returned TO the saloon ON
Water street, alone. The numerous
acQuaintauces OF sullivan, one OF
wuom says he has seen the man since the
night OF the murder. are of The opinion
tnat Su1Iivan's physical condition was
such that it would take him quite while
TO infiict fatal Injuries on anyone.
DaltOn's whereabouts. ara at preepnf