Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

cuffed he was taken to the little stone
building and placed in a cell.
Near n I.YnchinX.

cufed he was taken to the little stone
building and placed in CELL
Near LynchinR.
The report of the pistol shots, followed
| by the exciting scene in the water which
was witnessed by scores of people, caused
some excitement in the town, and soon
people from Bolivar and Camp Hill we're
| seen coming down the mountain, while
people from Maryland came over in large
numbers. Soon the saloons were well
patronized and the little groups of men on
the streets talking in undertones indicated
that all was not well. There some vio-
lent language INDUCED in, but those who
We're most interested thought it best to
await the arrival of officers from this
city. When Detective Boardman reached
Harper's Ferry he found that a number Of
observation-disclosures were there on a fishing
trip while others were there probably Wis
iting friends. These people were well ac-
quairted with the facts connected with
the murder, and naturally enough they
discussed the affair. This, of course, was
only adding fuel to the fire already kin
died, and there was every indication that
there would be a tragedy about the time
OF tie going down of the sun.
me appearance of Detective Board nan
caused a sort of reaction. Interest in the
case was renewed, and all that was wanted
was for. the Washington officer to say: "He
Is the mar" The West Virgiaiaas We're
ready to do the rest.
NC detettiVe was anxious to get the
prisoner IL room TO himself, where he
would not be annoyed Ivy the crowd, and
where he could conceal any admission the
prisoner might make. But instead of pri-
Vacy the Jail door was thrown open and
about three dozen citizens filed into the
little room.
Many of them bad heen indulging in
spirits, and the officer feared that any adj
mission his part would be met with
violence. But there was no alternative
ana so he had to do his talking in the
lreseIc &c of the audience. The prisoner,
still handcuffed. was brought in the room
ana given seat. There no formal in
PRODUCTION necessary. Ford had given his
rame as Isaac Harris, and had then chang
ed 1t to Lewis. He had also told several
conflicting stories about himself as to
where he was from and where he was GO
ing.
Use innocent man. boss" he had said
10 the mayor but, of course, if Use got
to suffer, l suppose I'll have to do it,
Then he begged that he be shot and put
out OF misery. Before being accused of any
crime he declared his innocence and after
atiVe and refused to answer questions EX-
Constable w. Il. Cross made an effort to
get confession cut of him, but had
failed.
Admitted His Name.
All this had happened before Detective
Boardman reach ed the town in the noun
tains. Ford was very much excited when
~
room and compelled to face the crowd
What is your name?' the detective ask
ed him, when he had seated himself at the
table
My name?" asked the prisoner, as he
gazed upon the crowd of sturdy men from
iame?'
Why. of course, you do"
Then my name is Irving Ford
the crowd.
and where do you live?" asked the Of
hcer, quickly, as if to direct the attention
OF the audience to what was going on in
stead of to the identity of the prisoner
Near Burnt Mills" he responded. Il
live on Mr.. John Henry Rupperts farm
Say, boss. do you kI ow Mr.. Rupert
Il do not the detective answered him.
Then dc you know Mr.. McCeney?"
The prisoner had admitted his identity
and nc was then more frightened than be-
fore. Detective Boardnlan understood very
well that there was no longer any m!stak e
about The prisoners being the man wanted,
tut what puzzled him most was how be
was goirg to protect him in order to get
him here alive.
Spirited Away.
With this object in view he faced the
crowd. and taking from his pocket copy
OF the circular said: Gentlemen, I'm not
SO sure that this is the man. He Goes not
This circular says that he has a smooth
face, while this man has a beard
But he s admitted his identity" said the
MAYOR, who had not grasped the situation.
IhlS man has been shot at and nearly
drowned reasoned the detective, land he
Is crazy enough row to say almost any
thinS. Until man arrives on the o'clock
train from Washington the Identification
cannot be complete"
This seemed to satisfy the audience and
the Jail was soon cleared. Those who hal
IL minG rough handling thought they could
get him when the missing link was sup
pied. But Detective Boardn1an understood
tfat ne could spirit the prisoner away be-
fore the arrival of the Washington train.
He had no papers for the prisoner how
ever. and SO he had to explain matters to
the mayor.
I'm in authority here" the mayor told
EN- and you may have the prisoner if
you want him."
This was all th:E was necessary and the
detective concluded to leave Harper's Ferry
without any unnecessary delay. There
was train scheduled to leave there in a
lew minutes, but this was local train and
the oftcer feared tfat stopping at So many
stations might prove dangerous and so
he concluded to wait for the express ieav-
ing there soon after 3 O'clock
None of the residents knew of the in.e--
ton of the officer until about five minutes
before train time, and then il was too late
for them to do anything. The east-bound
train arrived before the train from this
CITY, and tie detective was greatly relieved
Wnen the train pulled across the bridge in
TO Maryland, for as there were only two
stops to be made, he felt certain that he
would he able to make the trip in safety
People along the line of the railroad knew
that Dete tive Boardman had gone I'd for
the prisoner. and at several stations crowd,
had congreSated to see him, expecting he
would return on the local.
Befo1e leaving Harpers Ferry the ieuec-
tive sent dispatch to Inspector Hollinber-
ger concerning the prisoner, but the dis
patch was worded so as to avoid giving the
people at Harper's Ferry any idea of he
prisoners identified ton
LANDED SAFELY
The Murderer Placed in n Washington
Police Cell.