The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
WALKER CAPTURED
 IN CALIFORNIA Absconding Banker Admits His
 Identity
 NOW ON HIS WAY EASI The Banker Is Recognized By United ctates Consul at Ensenada, Lower California, and His Arrest
 Quickly Follows.
NOW ON HIS WAY EASI

New York; December 18.--The Pinkerton detective agency in this city confirmed tonight the report that William T. Walker, sthe absconding treasurer of the New Britain, Conn, Savings bank, had been captured at Ensenada, Lower California. Positive Identification has been made and he has consented to return to Cons necticut without resort to extradition pro- ceedings.
 Walker was arrested at a mining camp 15 miles from Ensenada, Lower Cali fornia, which is Mexican territory, yester day. He was taken by representative of the detective agency at Los Angeles. assisted by a party of Mexicans. The prisoner was taken to Ensenada where his admitted identity was confirmed. He will be transferred to San Diego, Cal, and then brought east at once.
 The arrest of the former banker was brought about indirectly by informa- ton furnished the officials of the New Britain Savings bank by the United States consul at Ensenada. The consul had seen the pictures of Walker sent broadcast after his disappearance and TecOknlZeu the IuB1IlNt, WHSH ic dpPtdIcA some time ago in Ensenada. Before his capture could be effected Walker fled to the mountains in the vicinity of En- senada and after wandering about for some time found shelter at the mining camp to which he was traced. Meantime Assistant Superintendent Hoffman of the Los Angeles office of the detective bu- reau had been put on the trail and en- listing the aid of several Mexlcans fa- absconder.
 Admits Identity.
 Walker, when confronted by the of- ficers, admitted his identity and agreed to return east withop. raising legal ob- stacles.
 What have to say, l will say when I am back in New Britain he said. Walker is in fairly good health.
 A reward of $5OVo had been offered for Walker if taken alive and s1OoO for his dead body if found.
 Walker is 60 years old and had long held a high position in business circles of New Britain. On February 10 he disap- peared and soon afterward 1t was discov- cred that 600 worth of securities had been stolen from the bank. Walker was also treasurer of the Connecticut Bap- tist convention, and after his flight 1t was found that s55,O0O of the conventions funds had been stolen. At meeting of the convention at Putnam, Conn, on De- tober 15 last it was announced that Walkers shortage had been made up by others. Walker had been one of the most prominent Baptists in the state, and at the convention prayer foh his ultimate salvation was offered
 First News of Absence.
 Walkers disappearance was first be- lieyed to have been due to mental de- rangement following sickness. For some time previous he had suffered from kid ney trouble and was in the habit of mak- ing frequent trips to this city for medical treatment. At least this was the under- standing of his family, though 1t was att erwards alleged that he came to New York and had business dealings with others who succeeded in stealing rom him money which he had taken from the bank. It was said later that he became involved with gang of wire tappers. and that he was induced to use securities of the bank to raise money for the promo