Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
DENIAL OF REPORT
ALLEGED THAT w. s. HANCOCK
MADE NO ADMISSIONS.
Attorney Characterixes Statement as
Slanderously False-AIrest Of
Alleged Accomplish.

An important development in the Small
wood murder case occurred late yesterday
afternoon, when Joshua Braxton, colored
man employed at the Hancock home, just
outside of Hyattsville. Nd, was taken into
custody. Braxton, Il is believed, can fur
nish an important link In the chain OF EVIL
dence as to how Emma smallwood came to
her death.
As exclusively stated IN The Star yes
terday, a warrant was Issued for Braxton's
arrest by Magistrate Arthur Carr Of
HyatfsviIle. Nd. upon information fur
nished him by Constable Thomas Garrison.
1t is alleged that the constable propounded
some pointed questions to Winfield Hancock
Wednesday evening, and Is believed to have
drawn from the prisoner statement con-
Meeting Braxton with the death OF Miss
Snlaflwood. Braxton was run down by Con-
stable Garrison in the woods about twenty
miles from Hyattsville yesterday afternoon
about 4 o'clock. He had suddenly disap-
peared from the Hancock home the night
the murder is alleged to have been COM
mitted, though, strangely enough. he had
not been suspected as being al accomplice
In the crime.
Among the bed-ciothing and ticking which
was found in the clubhouse back Of the
Hancock mansion was coat belonging to
and worn by w. 8. Hancock. covered with
blood. This is believed to be one OF the
most important links in the evidence gath
cred by the detectives and officers. DR..
Lynch, who was asked to make chemical
analysis of the blood splotches on the gar
ments is still waiting the guarantee OF ex-
pense by the authorities.
Around the street corners In Hyattsviiie
today there were many groups of bystand-
ers discussing the case, all OF whom be-
lieved the investigation will soon be con-
cluded.
Magistrate Carr stated today that the
inquest to further probe the case Will prob
ably be resumed Monday.
Published Report Denied.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, October 20.-The
discriminating statements alleged to have
been made by Winfield Scott Hancock, who
Is charged with being responsible for the
death of Emma Smallwood at Collingswood,
near Hyattsville. Wednesday, created some
what of a sensation this morning. Attor-
neys Robert W. Wells and James c. Rog-
ers, representing Hancock, were here this
morning. and, speaking to an Evening Star
reporter of the statement alleged to have
been made by Hancock. said:
1.-The statement alleged to have been made
by Constable Thomas H. Garrison that he
had secured confession or admission
from Hancock discriminating himself or any
member of the Hancock family in connec-
ton with the death of Emma Smallwood Is
slanderously false. So far there being
any evidence In existence, the accused re-
iterated his first stsatement made at the
coroner's inquest"
The attorneys repeat their former state
ments that they deplore the unfortunate
notorfety which has been forced upon their
client. and only ask suspension OF 5udg-
ment until the matter can be judiciaily
passed upon.
DR.. Grimth's Statement.
DR.. L. A. Griffith, president of the Prince
George Medical Association and a member
of the board of state medical examiners,
was seen at his office this morning and
stated that he saw the prisoner Wednesday
evening at or about the same time Han
cock is alleged to have made the statement
to Garrison.
II noticed" said the dactor, that he was
in very excited condition, and think he
was In no shape to make any statement or
to be talked to- After a few words with
him / handed him some newspapers and
held responsible for anything he does or
says
DR.. Griffith added that II Hancock was
not removed from jail and his present sur
roundings his condition would become very
serious. When asked why he had seen
Hancock the doctor declared that it had
been suggested to him by some parties in
terested in Hancock that he should see him
and ascertain his physical condition.
1t Is understood that Detective Hagen
denies that Hancock said ali that was at
tributed to him in a Baltimore morning
newspaper. but admits that Hancock did
tell Garrison where certain clothes could be
found. The two detectives and Constable
Garrison left Marlboro this morning.