The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-03
WOMANS PICTURE
BETRAYS WILKINS
Mystery of Man Who Shot
Detective Solved.
REVEALED BY PHOTOGRAPH
Member of Good Family in Buffalo,
Veteran of Spanish War, and
Naval Marine.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-By means Of
woman's photograph found upon him
when he was arrested last Friday, the
man VINO shot Michael J. Reilly, Mount
Vernon detective. few days before,
and who was captured after a chase BY
an armed posse and a pack Of blood
hounds. has been identified as Henry
wilkins. Of Buffalo n. Y. a member of
the United States Marine Corps and said
10 belong 10 a well-known family.
This statement was made by George
F. Waddv. chief clerk for the Atlantic
Avenue Improvement Company, Of
Brooklyn. who also admitted that the
picture found on the prisoner was that
of his wife After considerable agita-
ticn, the latter cOrrObOTated her hus-
band. but both declared that they could
not understand how the photograph had
come into the possession OF Wilkins.
Concealed Identity.
Ever since his arrest the alleged des-
perado who is in custody of the police
of Mount Vernon. has steadfastly re-
fused to tell who he is or who is the
woman Of the picture.
On the bottom of the photograph.
which was that of a comely woman
about twenty-five, was the name Of the
photographer. Fichtel. of Union Hill, n.
J.. and it was indirectly by this means
that the picture was found to be that Of
Mrs Waddy. who lives with her hus-
band at 5l2 Cortlandt Street, West Ho-
boken.
When the photograph was shown to
her at her home, Mrs. Waddy first de-
MED all knowledge of the man upon
whom il was found. but. when her hus-
Ia "a nefn rod
that he would tell the truth. and pro-
ceeded with his story, IN spite of con-
istant remonstrance from his wise.
Friend of Mrs. waddy.
we have been married two years. "
he said. but wilkins was a friend of
Mrs. Waddy before that time and the
acquaintance was continued after our
marriage He has frequently called
since and the relations Of all OF US were
friendly Wilkins had been in the navy
Tor five years and the last time he call
ed, which was about three weeks ago,
he wore the uniform of marine. He
then told US that he had been ordered
away on a transport, either TO Manila OF
Honolulu, forget which. He said good
by 70 Us and we have since learned that
ne did so to other friends here and In
Brooklyn.
wilkins was a social sort Of fellow,
and when he visited us we usually spent
the time playing cards. He often said
however. that he was well connected in
Buffalo and could have all the money
he wanted If he behaved himself. !
do not know where he obtained my
vife's photograph"
Mrs Waddy who had shown signs
OF distress during this recital. theTeupOn
declared that she was likewise ignorant
of how Wilkins obtained the picture
and that ne must have surreputiously
taken the picture while he was making
his farewell calls on some Of his other
friends in Brooklyn.
Prisoners Story.
in his statement 70 the police after
his arrest. the man now said 10 be
wilkins. declared that ne has beer
driven TO become highwayman be-
cause his sweetheart had Tilted him
and he was without money OF employ
ment. he adds that he had disgracec
his parents when a boy, run away from
home end enlisted in the army, SERVING
in Cuba, the Philippines and China.
Wilkins was first arrested by Detect
I've Reilly, who was looking for a mar
who had held up Paul Bolger. treas
urer Of the Columbia Hose Company
While they were going to the police sta
ton he whipped out a revolver anC
fired AT Reilly Mt close range. The de
tecuve's life was saved by the bullet
striking his ceIuIoid collar and glanc-
ing off. but wilkins escaped
A posse headed by Sergeant Grant and
accompanied by bloodhounds then SCI
out IN pursuit and overlook him. but he
again escaped, AFTER urlng luslllade OIL
shots He was finally captured IN q
freight car OF the Harlem railroad neal
o. TuckahOe station. half dead from hun
ger and too weak 10 make further re
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