New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-23
YOUNG CONFESSES HIS CRIME.
PRISONER DERBY IMPLICATES AN ACCOMPLICE WHO, HE
SAYS GAVE WOMAN KNOCKOUT DROPS


first saw the prisoner alone The man dis
played not the least concern A few moments
later, however, Ernest faced him. Young
started. and tremblingly confronted Ernest
According 10 those present he displayed unmis-
taxable signs of recognizing the latter, and it
took him some moments to regain comparative
composure-
Why, he's Young." said Ernest.
Young made no reply. With the sight OF
Ernest's face he had realized that he was
trapped: that retributive law held him fast He
shook from head 10 foot. and so racking was the
fear that literally swayed him. he steamed.
sweat standing out on his forehead in beads.
and dropping from his blanched cheeks and
restless fingers He would not talk. and he
was again left with naught but apprehension for
company.
AS soon as he left the cellroom Ernest ex-
claimed:
Il am sure he is Young His hair is the same;
his mouth is the same; his voice is the same;
his hands are the same. I positive about 1t.
With the mustache gone. do not want 20 swear
lust now that this man is Young, but am sure
that I cannot be mistaken
Finley was as sure but positive Identification
was necessary TO get Young from Connecticut
10 the scene of his crime
IT'S Just this way said Finley This young
man (r1eaning Ernest) does not want to swear q
one else who knows Young is willing TO cor
roborate Ernest. the latter will swear In other
wards. this young fellow does not want 10 go it
alone
Yes; that's it," said Ernest who was stand
ing near
Carrying out this intention. Finley asked the
Derby authorities to continue 10 hold Young a
prisoner. and at 8: so O'Clock sent to Headquar-
tiers here and asked that either Mac Levy or
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tablishment who rubbed Young down when he
was being treated there. be sent to Derby 10
corroborate Ernest's identification
Convinced that he had his man. and that the
identification would be backed up by the others
who knew Young, Finley, while waiting their
arrival, took the preliminary steps necessary Tor
the extradition Of the captive so that once
proved to be Young beyond doubt. he could be
brought here as soon as possible Ernest was
growing more positive every moment
There is no doubt that this man is William
Hooper Young" he declared. I hesitate to
bring the man into this great trouble without
corroboration. but if l needed any one thing to
make me sure. / found il when the prisoner was
made open his mouth. I cannot be mistaken
Pursuant to Ffnleys request. Captain Titus ap-
prised MacLevy of the need for his services. and
the gymnasium instructor hastened TO head
quarters and was soon started for Derby. being
accompanied by Detective Sergeant Hughes
ADMITS THAT HE 1. YOUNG
They reached Derby at $50 p. m They were
taken to the Jail corridor on which Young's cell
fronted by Police Chief Arnold and Police Com
missioner Atwater of Derby. Finley accompany
ing them.
Young UP TO this time had insisted that he
was Bert" Edwards of Portland Ore, state
ment with which he unwittingly added to the
suspicion which encompassed him. he having
lived in Portland at one time and the police
being aware of it
Quaking with redoubled fear. Young was
taken from his cell and placed before Mac Levy
in the corridor.
Hello. Hooper exclaimed Mac Levy. as soon
the prisoner appeared There was no re-
sponse and no sign of recognition from the
suspected man. but when Mae Levy again sa-
luted him. he said calmly, Il don't know YOU
-Of course you know me-. said Mac Levy. ana
placing his hand the shoulder of the prisoner
he spoke in a low tone for several minutes
Suddenly the prisoner raised his voice. remark
ing to Mac Levy:
You should be sure Of your 1dentlncatlOh.
This is a terrible crime for which am held
Then at the command of one of the officers.
Young began to divest himself of his clotnlns
that Mac Levy might complete his identification
brt before he had finished he was led back into
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