The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
HELD FOR OLD CRIME
Bank RObber Rearrested as
He Leaves Prison.
BARRETT IS NOT YET FREE
Detectives Wait for Notorious sneak
thief as He Is Released from the
Maryland Penitentiary-wan In
San Francisco for Taking $4,000
from the First National Bank.
seial 70 The washinglon Hersld.

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore, April 20-"Bnly" Barrett.
one Of the most notorious bank sneak
thieves Of this country and Europe, who
was released from the Maryland Peni-
Tertiary this morning, after serving
sentence of two years and three months.
was rearrested as he left the gates of the
institution by Detective John Kratz, Of
headquarters. who was accompanied by
Assistant superintendent W. G. Hilliard.
of the local PlnkertOn agency, represent
ing the American Bankers Association.
Il was this association which, through
the Pinkertons trailed Barrett all over
the country. and the charge now laid
against him is that he sneaked a pack
age containing $4,000 from the First Ma
tional Bank of San Francisco. Cal. on
September Il. 1904 The money was re-
covered, but the Bankers Association
keeps to its policy Of never letting up on
criminals who attack the members OF
the organization. Consequently. when it
was learned that Barrett had completed
his term and was TO be released this
morning, Chief of Police Dinnan. Of San
Francisco, was wired, Last evening Mar
shall Farnan received telegram from
Chief Dinnan requesting him 10 arrest
Barrett on the charge of stealing $4,000
from the First National Bank OF San
Francisco.
Chief Dinnan also stated that an in
dictment had been secured against Bar
rett, and that an officer would be dis
patched across the continent with reuui-
sition papers.
Chase Across Continent.
Kratz. with Detective Brennan, Of head
quarters, went to Portland, Greg, in 1895,
with requisition papers for Barrett, who
was wanted in Baltimore for robbing Mp.
Christian Bier Of wallet continuing $40.
sid" Yennie and Mickey Gleason.
Barrett's companions in this robbery.
are now serving time in the Maryland
Penitentiary.
When Barrett. CARRIED in a stylish dark
suit. entered Warden Weylers Office this
morning and saw Detective Kratz await
ing him, he realized at once that his one
time custodian on his long trip from
Portland TO Baltimore was after him
again. He was perfectly cool, however,
as be walked over 10 the detective and
extended his hand.
How do KTatz." he said, 7 suppose
you want me for something else?'
I'm sorry. Billy. said the detective.
as he shook Barrett's hand. but duty is
duty you know. and you're wanted for
that $1,000 job in San Francisco"
Ready 10 Go at Once.
I thought that was an settled" said
Barrett his face paling little They
got the money back Well. Kratz In
glad they sent you after me If ] have 10
be arrested again. You were very kind
TO me when you brought me from Port
land. ! am ready TO go with you. Just
a moment though" and, turning 10
Warden Weyler. he stretched out his
hand,
''WiH you shake hands with me. Mr.
Warden?"
Indeed I WILL" said the warden, Civ
ing Bawetts hand a hearty grasp
Il want 70 thank you. Mr. Warden. for
the fair way you have treated me- CON
tinucd Barrett. his voice trembling a lit
lie. II want 10 say 10 you. sir. that this
is prison where all are treated fairly
and impartially. ! don't know what I'm
going to, but J wish yoa all good for
tune and happiness"
You have acted TN a very manly man
ner, Barrett, during your Imprisonment"
replied the warden. and l hope that if
YOU get out of this trouble you will lead
an honest life. You have talents ana
ability"
Detective Kra:z and Assistant Super
tendent Hilliard, Of the Pinkertons passed
ont Of the gate. When they reached the
sidewalk Barrett said.
"Kratz, my word is worth something.
Don't put the nippers on me. and / swear
/ won't try to get away. Let me walk
down to headquarters, won't YOU? ] want
to walk on the street once more.
you bet / will. Billy replied the de-
tective. we had lots of meals together
coming from Portland. And suppose we
go to some restaurant and get a meal
now?'
So the prisoner, his custodian, and the
Pinkerton man took breakfast at a res
taurant near by, and Billy" Barrett. who
is known by the police in every European
capital and all over this country. who in
the heyday of his career was known as a
champagne man" ate lamb chops and
potatoes and drank coffee with q gust0
that came from over two years of prison
bin of fare.