The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-22
ARMED MEN FAIL
TO FIND FUGITIVE
Continue Vigorous Search for
Assailant of Miss
Miller.
BLooDHouNDs ON CHASE
Belief Is That Man Made Es-
cape Before Attack Generally
Was Heard Of.
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Especial to The Time
Mathews. Va. September 21.-Al-
though there has been no let-up In the
vigorous search for the unknown as
sailant of Miss Ella Miller. the hun
dreds of armed men who have been on
his trail ever since the assault was at
tempted on Tuesday afternoon seemed
late this afternoon TO be as far from
locating the fugitive as they were Inn
mediately after the attack. Through
out another day the armed forces of
indignant Mathews men have secured
the various sections of this county,
but so far without even glimpse Of
the criminal
At daybreak to-day the hundreds OF
men who, worn out By their pursuit
which had continued a portion OF Tues
day afternoon. all of that night. and
throughout the greater part of We'd
nesday. temporarily gave up the chase
at nightfall yesterday to snatch a few
hours needed rest gathered again,
and with renewed energy took up the
pursuit They were aided by Deputy
Sheriff Sydnor and Penitentiary Guard
James Woodland. who. after q twelve
hour trip through the country in a
Mathews shortly after midnight last
Hounds on Scene.
The hounds were taken to the
stretch OF woods. where a man without
hat or coat was seen to enter late
Yesterday afternoon, and for a while
1t seemed as II they had found a trail
which was followed for some distance
but later was lost In the long stretches
Of marshy ground. Late In the day
the animals again seemed to find a
trail, but this. to, ended as did the
frst. in the dense. soggy woods.
But the enraged men continued on
through the thick underground. scouF-
Ing every portion OF the swampy re-
gion. being again doomed to disap-
pointment, for no trace of the fugitive
was found.
1T now seems to be the opinion that
Immediately after the attack. and be-
fore the alarm had been generally
given. and the countryside aroused. the
assailant made good his escape. and
that later he will be caught in some
other section OF the country. The river
shores and landings are still being
closely guarded and watched, and
every clue is being strenuously fol-
lowed.
Late this afternoon. and disheartened
by the many d'sappointments OF the
day. the men in the searching party
oecioeo 10 suspend temporarily their
chase. so that all might get a good
nights rest. and. refreshed. take up in
the morning any new clues that may
develop
Can Identity AssniIant.
Miss Miller, although she is still
suffering from the nervous strain and
shock, is bearing up very bravely. and
is positive that she can identify her
assailant II captured. Her mother has
suffered complete prostration. follow
Ing the shock that she has undergone.
and her condition to-day has been
quite serious. though everything DOS
sible for her relief and restoration
are being done. a brother of Miss
Miller. Frank Miller. who recently left
to enter Richmond College. where he
Is student. was wired the news of
the outrage. and he was expected to
arrive home to-day.
The intense excitement which has
prevailed in this section since the at
tack. has subsidized somewhat. and the
authorities believe they will be able
TO prevent any violent action on the
part OF the searching parties. but thay
realize that prompt measure will
be necessary to prevent summary exc
cution, and they are prepared to take
every possible precaution to prevent a
lynching. Commonwealth's Attorney
Garnett is following the Developments
closely. and ne is giving good assist
ance in the efforts to locate the Grim
inel.