The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-04-28
M'MANICAL A BURNS SLEUlH
los ANGELES DECIDES THAT
NE rs THE STOOL PIGEON.

Ne I,rn,cs 10 Defendants Attorneys That
tie Ever Made Confession. Then Makes
Another to the Prosecutors Burns
Tells OF Ills Evidence Of Dynamitins.
los ANGELES. April 27.--Dropping the
mask he has been wearing fer the benefit
of hts alleged accomphces in many dyna-
hitting outrages. Ortie McNianigal prac-
rlcarly has revealed himself as an informer
for the William J. Burns Detective Agency
and principal witness for the prosecution
in the trial Of the McNamaras.
McNanigal not only has been In close
touch with Burns but it seems certain
that he has received pay from Burns for
playing his part in all the acts Of the
so-called 'wrecking crew.
His fear OF the consequences should the
NcMamaras and their friends learn his
exact relation TO Burns explains the
elaborate precautions taken to prevent
the truth from becoming known until all
we're safely in jail.
Not until yesterday when the train
which brought them to California stopped
at Pasadena did John J. Mcnamara know
Of his brothers arrest and that informa-
ton given by McManigal had led to their
apprehension.
Burns evidently learned enough about
McManigal to compel the latter to go
through with his part as commanded and
70 tell Burns every move Of the wreck
ing crew" and the location OF every dyna-
mite plant
O. NJ Hilton one OF the attorneys
for the defendants. accomplished coup
that worried the District Attorney. Hilton
asked McManigal in the presence Of two
witnesses if he had made any confession.
McNianisal denied having confessed.
To combat the effect Of this assertion
McManigal was hurried to the District
Attorneys of'ice. and there. according
10 attaches Of the Office. he repeated the
confession he il said TO have made In
Chicago.
According TO Burma operative Nc
Manigal has telegraphed TO his wife in
Chicago telling her where she can get
all the money she needs. 1t Is not
doubted that he and Burns have an UNDER
standing and that he is deceving the
attorneys for the defence.
Hilton said tonight that he regarded
McAlanigal in the light OF q second Harry
Orchard and that the purpose Of having
him deny that he had made any con-
iession was to 30 discredit his testimony
when he gives it that no juror will believe
him. Job Hartman. also an attorney
for the defence. and J. r. Timmons.
organizer here for the iron workers
union, were the men who heard McMlni-
gal deny having confessed anything.
james B. Mcnamara was taken to the
Office Of the county Jail to-day ostensibly
70 hear from District Attorney John d.
Frederioks an outline OF his legal rights.
There he came face to face with Mrs. ID. II
Tngersoll OF San Francisco. She identified
him positively as J. b. Bryce. lodger in
her house in that city last September.
When McNamara entered the Office
Mrs. Ingersoll was 30 placed that
she could look him squareiy in the
face as he entered II he recognized
her his self-control was remarkable. for
after a glance he turned his eyes TO the
District Attorney. Fredericks told him
his legal rights and in a few minutes
Mcnamara was taken back to his cell.
Mrs Ingersoll. according to the District
Attorney. declared positively that James
b Mcnamara is the man who, under the
name Of j. b. Bryce. was a lodger in her
roomng house in San Francisco last Sep
tember. She declined to make any state
unent to newspaper men who sought direct
corroboration Of the Identification.
According to a Burns operative. the
confession of cManigal reveals a long
series of dynamiting outrages which.
for Los Angeles and vicinity. These in
Guided the proposed dynamiting OF the
Los Angeles aqueduct now under con-
strlction. the destruction OF some OF the
city's water reservoirs and pipe lines
and number Of explosions in various
parts Of the city for the purpose Of ter
rorizing the people.
McManigal is said to have told in detail
# a large number OF dynamiting cases
in other cities. The confession conforms
closely to that given out in Chicago. the
trend Of which has been printed
After conferring with Attorney Hilton,
John J. Mcnamara prepared a statement
70 union men throughout the country
II follows
TO the brotherhood OF Organized Labor
IN California and the Unhed States:
In this second attempt to crush and
daoredt the cause we represent realize
fully tho desperation Of the enemies OF
labor errayed against us. but am Of good
heart for it will fail,
That | am innocent OF any infra ctior
of the law in word or act needs no en-
phass from me. for the truth is mighty
and will prevail right speedily, and fol
II can afford to and shall contentedly
wait
Il send to all brothers and friends o
union labor the world over my earnes,
and affectionate greetings with the as
suranCe that there Is no villainy or con
spiracy possible OF which we are afraid.
:! am also confident that IL is not ask
ing too much Of the public to suspend
Judgment in these matters until oppor
tunty for full and fair defence has beer
afforded. j. j. MCNAMARA"
Neither James b. Mcnamara nor Nc
Nlanigal made any public statement.
Clarence Darrow has consented to de
fend the prisoners and Is expected to b.
here on Monday
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