The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-23

Willie whitla, the ransomed boy, at'er
an experience Of five days with KID
hampers, was returned to his mother
few minutes after Il o'clock to-day Inc
reunion took place around the FAMILY
hearthstone In the Whitla home and no
prying eyes we're permitted to witness
the greeting OF mother and son. only the
immediate relatives OF the family being
presen. at the joyful homecoming OF
the lad.
Accorded an ovation by the populace
Of Sharon that could not have been
heartier, the little fellow and his father
arrived here at 1906 this afternoon.
Fully 300 persons extended the lad
dsnonstrative greeting. Pushing their
way through the dense crowd surround
ing the railroad station. Mr.. Whita.
Willie, his uncle and detective,
boarded a cab and were quickly driven
In the direction OF the Whitla home
Cheering and singing from the great
gathl ing OF enthusiastic nelghbors and
citizens followed the cab through the
streets. Business was practically at
standstlll, public schools were dis
missed and jollitit-:on that will last
until late tonight was given full sway.
Meets His Mother.
within a short time the party arrived
at the Whtla residence, where second
large crowd, which had congregated
throughout the morning, was In evil
dence. As the cab and cheering throns
were sighted those surrounding the
whltla home shouted and danced with
10Y. When the boy and his father
attempted to alight from the cab they
we're in the midst OF a remarkable
demonstration. Tears were in all eyes
and all Sharon seemed mad with Joy.
With difficulty the father, boy and
others OF the party succeeded In cS-
treating themselves from the crowd
and went into the house. Here the
mother, who had been patiently walt
ing with happy anticipation since last
night to see her boy, affectionately
,clasped her child to her bosom and for
several minutes they c.uns,to one an
other and sobted.
CRYING and huggins the little fellow,
tho mother showered him with kisses
,nd seemed reluctant to leave him from
ber nrms to answer the calls OF tho
multitude gathered In front OF the
house.
After being in the house Ave minutes
Mr.. and Mrs Whitla, with WILLIE MS
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. BuAl, and
nj, grandparents. Mr., and Mrs William
Whltla, both over eighty years old,
came out to the front porch. Tho crowd
cheered and rushed toward them. For
a moment 1t seemed as though some Of
the people would be crushed. They
were restrained by the detectives. now
AVER and consented to keep still While
the family posed for photograph. As
soon as this was over the demonstra-
ton broke forth again. Willie climbed
IN the railing surrounding the porch
and. apparently paying no attention to
the great crowd, yelled to several school
companions whom he saw in the street
Later an impromptu reception was
held, the girls and boys OF the town
being given first place in welcoming
the boy home.
This afternoon hundreds OF kilograms
were received at the Whtla home from
all parts OF the country. ali q then
'congratulatory.
Money Marked, Arrests Near.
The task OF capturing the abductort
In occupying the attention OF the de
toctives. Every bill which went to max
up the $1,000 ransom package Is know
70 the officers by number. ara II 1
CONTINUED on Second Pagc.)