The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-09
AN ANNOYING CRANK.
Believing Himself OivlneIy Inspired
He Makes Arrests.
TO SOLVE THE BORDEN MYSTERY
The Two Young Men whom he Took Into
Custody Were From Norwaik. Conn. I.
and Were Released as Soon ~ the
"Dotecti YES" Insanity Was Known.

The periodical crank has revealed his
presence In this city, and he has been
promptly gathered in to his brethren who
have preceded him. This time he ap-
peared under the guise of law. Claiming
to be detective responsible not to the
ordinary authorities, which exist In all
well-regulated communities, but with .
commission signed and sealed by Divine
command, he attempted to execute an
young men here to-day and came to grief.
These young men, George w. Seymour
and Il. w. Bucklin will remember their
first visit to this city with feelings q mix
turc of anger and humor. The young
fellows live in South Norwalk, Conn.,,
aud are popular and reputable residents
on the l2:45 O'Clock train, and went to
New York city, where they saw the ele-
plant" in all its different phases
BY some manner they got on board the
steamer Massachusetts, and when they
awoke this morning found themselves in
port. They came ashore and while await
went into q telegraph Office to transact
some business.
While In the Office they noticed q young
man who appeared to be looking at them
sharply, and when they started out the
same young man followed closely at their
heels. Finally, after numerous turninRs
and windings through the short streets
In the heart Of the city, through all Of
which they were closely followed by the
stranger, the men resolved TO find out his
reason for the close pursuit.
The two stopped on Eddy street near
the steam and awaited the person who
was "shadowing them. He immedi-
ately stepped up and placing his hands
on their shoulders told them to "come
with him."
Seymour inquired his authority for
placing them under arrest and the young
fellow stated that he was a detective and
that he was arresting them for the Bor-
den tragedy In Fall River.
Both men, convinced that some mis-
called detective to the Central Station,
where he entered formal complaint
against them. However, Lieut.. O'Neil,
with his usual foresiRhtedness, saw that
something was wrong and made inqui-
ries Of the young men.
He was informed as to the causes lead
ing to the arrest, and then after a conver-
sation with the man claiming to be n de-
tective, came to the conclusion that he
was an imposuor. The man gave his
name as Gunnson, and said that he was
employed on the New York police force.
He was locked up aud a short time
later DIR. Palmer examined him as to his
sanity. The physician came to the con-
clusion that the man was incurably in
sane. He labored under q delusion that
he had been delegated by divine authority
to trace out the members Of the Borden
family in Fall River. Eventually he was
held In confinement. The young men
were allowed to depart in peace, aud they
lost no time in shaking the dust of PRovI-
DENCE from their feet.
Gunnson lives on North Main street and
at about III o'clock his relatives appeared
at the station and took him away. He Is
harmless and except for his mania is
quiet and inoffensive.