The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23


Derby. Conn, Sept 23-Nilliam Hooper
Young for whom the police of New York
have been searching In connection with
the murder of Mrs. Anna Nelson Pulitzer,
has been found.
He has admitted his identity and is also
said 10 have made a confession regarding
the killing of Mrs Pulitzer.
In the guise Of a tramp. he had been
wandering about the country for several
days, when he was arrested Sunday by
the Derby police on suspicion.
Although his description corresponded
closely with that sent out by the New
York officers, the prisoner at first stoutly
denied any connection with the murder
and even when he was confronted with
q man who was formerly fellow work
man, he still denied his identity
But last evening. upon the arrival OF
a man with whom he was intimately ac-
uuainted, the prisoner acknowledged that
he is William Hooper Young. lie con-
sented 10 go back 10 New York without
the formality OF requisition papers.
PHYSICAL CULTURE TEACHER.
1t was to Mac Levy. physical culture
instructor OF Brooklyn, and Detective Ser
geant Edward Hughes OF New York that
the prisoner admitted his Identity. Mac
Levy and the detective reached here at
$40 o'clock and were conducted at once
TO the prisoners corridor in the Jail by
Chief of Police Arnold. Police Commits
sioner Atwater of Derby and Detective
Sergeant Peter A. Finley OF New York.
The suspected man. who up to this time
had insisted that he was Bert Edwards"
of Portland, Ore, was taken from his cell
and met Mac Levy In the corridor.
Hello. Hooper" exclaimed Mac Levy as
soon as the prisoner appeared. There
was no response and no sign of recog-
milton from the suspected man. but when
Levy again saluted him he said calmly.
II don't know you"
"Of course you know me- said Mac
Levy. and placing his hand on the
shoulder of the prisoner he spoke I'm
low tone for several minutes. Suddenly
the prisoner raised his voice, remarking
to Mac Levy:
You should be sure OF your identihca-
tion. This is terrible crime for which
] am held"
WILLING TO GO.
Then. at the command. OF one of the
officers, Young began to divest himself
OF his clothing that Mac Levy might COM
plete mis- Identification, but before he had
finished he was led back into his cell.
Mac Levy and Detective Sergeant Hughes
accompanying him.
There the officer told the prisoner for
mally the reason for his arrest and the
nature of the crime of which ne is sus-
pected. The prisoner thea for the flrst
time. admitted that he is William Hooper
Young.
He talked with the officer regarding HIS
return to New York and expressed a Will
ingness to go back IT once without reuui-
eiticn papers.
While Detective Sergeant Hughes was
talking with Young an acquaintance OF
the latter. Dixie Amer. of Hobok-n.
passed by the cell and looked in in. Mr..
Amer. who was formerly business
partner of Young was somewhat IN
doubt about the Identification. but as he
went by. the prisoner raised his head and
exclaimed:
Hello. there's Amer"
While MacLevy's Identification of
Young and the latters own admission
cleared up all uncertainty regarding the
case. the police had been positive tor
several hours that they had the man
they wanted.
ALREADY IDENTIFIED.
Detective Sergeant epter A. Finley
who reached here shortly before z
o'clock. accompanied by Gustave A.
Ernst of 80 St Marks place, Brooklyn.
was able through Ernst TO establish the
Identity Of the suspected man TO his
own satisfaction. but To make the iden-
tihcation complete. the detective bureau
decided To have another acquaintance of
Young confront the man and Mac Levy
was sent for.
Ernsts Identification was positive .1e
u employed at Mac Levy's Physieal Cul.
ture school In Brooklyn, and Young had
Also worked there. Although the pris-
oner refused TO give any sign of recog-
milton. Ernst was sure that he could not
be mistaken In believing the man 10 be
Young
Asked why corroboration was neces-
sary In face OF the positive identification
oy Ernst the detective replied.
why It's just this way. The Young
nan tmeaning ErnsD does not want 10
swear a charge OF murder against YonnE.
but IL some one else who knows Young Is
willing 20 corroborate Ernest. the latter
VIII swear In other words this young
fellow docs not want 10 go II alone"
Yes. that's It," ventured Ernst who
vas standing near.
Both the detective and Ernst were
again persistently emphatic in asserting
that the identiicatlon is correct
NERVES ALL GONE.
Youngs day spent In confinement had
. marked effect upon him. lie was
highly nervous. and when he was con-
fronted by Ernst and questioned sharply
~ the detectives ne trembied violently
and almost lost command OF his voice.