The Washington times., 1906-06-19
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d-en and leave you to their tender mer-
cies''
The corridors and thoroughfares lead
ing to the Central Station were packed
and Jammed with humanity this morn
ing, all eager to catch q glimpse Of the
kidnaper. and many mutterings were
heard against the prisoner. Squads OF
stalwart reserve policemen were on
guard TO keep order and prevent any
outbreaks.
FREDDIE Muth, the seveu-year-oId boy
for whmo the police OF the entire East
ern section Of the country have been
looking since he was abducted from
the Muhlenburg school a week ago t.
day, was taken 20 the city hall tbs
morning by his parents, for Kean'~
hearing Washed and dressed I'm clean
linen and a pretty jacket and knicker-
bockers. he presented a very different
appearance from that OF the forIorn
and bedraggIed child who was rescued
yesterday afternoon in house on
SIxty-second street, where his abdUctor
had him IN captivity
Prisoner Is Terrified.
The prisoner spent a restless and
sleepIess night IN his cell on the sixth
floor OF the city hall. He has lost HIS
nerve completely and is in abject fear
and terror Of the punishment that he re-
alizes Will be his. Physically he IS
wreck No prisoner ever brought into
the detective bureau looked so terror
stricken and ghastIy as did Kear A
haunted stare beamed from his CLASSY.
deep-sunken eyes. his legs trembled and
his whole body quivered IN terror. A
night on a hard bench did not improve
his condition
Family Happily Reunited.
Mr.. and Mrs. AIuth were seer. at break
fast at their home in the rear Of the
tewelry store at 1882 Columbia avenue
this morning Between them sat the
lad who was restored to them last even
ing. and their other two little children
sat facing them at the other side Of the
table The parents beamed with happl-
ness. but their faces showed the traces
OF their days and nights Of suspense.
Tears came 70 the young mothers eyes
as she drew the child TO ner. ..NIauua
~ 50 nice TO eat breakfast with you
again, said the boy as he snuggled
close TO her. It's better than eating me
mix and bread that the old man gave
me- l couldn't eat II. and I got so hun
cry and hOmesick-"
Father Is Grateful.
Charles Muth. the father. is the most
grateful individual in Philadelphia TO-
day
Had not the newspapers backed UP
the efforts Of the police" said Mr.
Muth, I am afraid I would never have
got my boy back Any words that
may say are far too weak 70 express
my feelings When the people Of PhTa-
delphia know that the newspaper men
OF this city were aware OF every de-
velopment in the case. and at the same
time suppressed the real news. for the
purpose Of assisting me in getting Fred
ole back, they viii perhaps realize what
a great service the press rendered me
and the cause Of justice
The police, without the cooperation
OF the newspaper men. could have done
nothing, but the police also have my
warmest thanks
Kean Set His Own Trap.
no. I do not anticipate giving any
reward It is not that would not Ike
10. but would not know where 70 be-
gin 1 feel that everybody worked
heart and soul in the matter and that
every one should be rewarded.
ITO the best Of my knowledge, I have
never seen the man that took my boy.
When I went TO the city hall. Freddie !
was ready to come with me. and did
not see Kean, nor do I think my boy
ever saw him before the time he stole
him.
The man set his own trap on Sun
day night. when he wrote that letter de-