The herald., 1898-01-06

Melendez girl is held in the county jai
and will have to answer for helping
Fillxins to escape.
1t was lack Of money that induced
Filkins to return to Los Angeles after
he jumped from the train at Fresno. He
knew that il he returned the girl who
has shown SO much devotion to him
would do everything possible to assist
him to get out Of the country. With the
help of his friends he also considered
Los Angeles about the safest place to
remain while the whole country was be-
ing secured for him. He said last night
that If the officers had been fifteen min
utes later they would not have found
him, as he was making preparations to
leave even when they arrived.
The sheriff learned several days ago
that Filkins had returned, but until yes
terday the officers could not locate him,
although they made every effort to do
so. He was traced to a house on Court
street near Wilson, but when the offlc-
ers visited the place he had left. Yes
terday afternoon positive information
was received that Filkins was in the
two-story lodging house at ZIG Whining
ton street. Under Sheriff Clements de-
cided to go at once to the scene full
handed and surround the house. He
called four deputies to his assistance.
They were Mcclure, Fleming, Davis and
Woodward. This posse was Joined by
John Barnhill.
The officers proceeded to the building
in which Filkins was said to be, and
took their positions around 1t
90 as to command a full view from ev-
cry angle. They were all armed and
were determined that Filxins should not
escape alive.
The house is built with a basement
half way above ground and one story
over that. Both the upper and lower
part of the building is cut UP into
small rooms leased to tenants. Filkins
was said to occupy rear room ON the
upper floor, which Is reached by pair
Of steps from the outside. When every
thing was ready Clements and Wood
ward went up this flight Of stairs and
into the building. Evidently some one
had warned Filkins Of the approach of
the officers. for just as they stepped in
side the hallway he darted out of a rear
ioor, expecting to make his escape that
way. Here he ran into Deputy Sheriff
Mcclure, who leveled his revolver on
him and called out: Throw UP your
hands, Filkins; I've got you" Filkins
did not do as he was ordered, but turned
and dashed back into the house. He
ran through one of the rooms to win
low on the north and leaped through.
His jump carried him over a high picket
fence on which he caught in his descent,
carrying of one Of the rails. When he
reached the ground he found himself
facing a revolver in the hands of Deputy
Sheriff Davis, who had been stationed
On the north side of the building.
Hands up, Filkins!' sang out Davis.
rhe convicted burglar saw that the
,ame was up Land raised both hands.
II guess you've got me this time" he
embarked, as the other came up.
In the house, frankie Melendez, her
lister, Agnes, and Smith Mcdonald were
ii found together. They were placed
lnder arrest. The keeper Of the house
aid that they had come with Filkins
lbout a week ago and had paid a
veek's rent in advance. She disclaimed
ny knowledge Of the character Of her
enants. The prisoners were all taken as
Luickly as possible to the county Jail.
Sherin Burr decided to take Filkfns |
o San Quentin at once, as by SO doing |
e could be present to witness the execu-
lon Of Theodore Durrant, which Is set
or the 7th. He decided to take Deputy
fcClure along with him. "A few minutes |
efore train time Filkins was brought |
uf into the ONCE, where he chatted With |
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