The Washington herald., 1912-08-23

that the murdered woman usually kept
at least $50 In her room. No money could
be found. This led to . theory that rob-
berry was the motive The authorities
said nothing. but watched and waited.
Learns of Mother's Death.
On Monday Miss Henry telephoned
from washington to . friend In Hagers-
town. asking the friend to convey . mes
sage to Mrs. Henry. Miss Henry was
told that her mother was dead She at
once got into communication with the
authorities. and then the real investiga-
tion was begun. II was learned that
McCleary stayed about Hagerstown
spending money freely until Sunday
morning. and then departed. without an
nouncing his destination.
McCleary appeared at 7o3 H Street.
about 10 o'clock Monday morning and
rented a room. He first told the land
lady, Mrs. Warren Bowles. that he was
brother OF Miss Henry. Later Nc
Cleary asked II his friend" received
much company. Mrs. BowIes at once
told her husband that she did not be-
lieve McCleary was a desirable boarder.
Afraid to Open Door.
town In fear Of her life. as McCleary
had threatened to kill her II she would
not marry him. Miss Henry alleges that
McCleary nearly made good his alleged
threat. Shortly after he entered the II
Street house, she says, he sent mes
senger TO her room. saying he wished to
see her. McCleary stood Just behind the
messenger, Miss Henry says. and she
was afraid to open the door.
She hastily wrote a note. saying For
Gods sake send for the police" She
dropped this from her window and saw
1t picked up by a young man. who has
not been Identified. Policemen Bobo
shortly after arrived at the II Street
address and found Miss Henry barricad-
ed In the house. She left in the COM
pany OF Bobo and was later Joined by
a friend, whose identity has not been
learned.
II is believed Miss Henry went at
once to Union Station and boarded a
train for Hagerstown. Efforts TO locate
her there last night were futile. On
afternoon McCleary was ar
rested by Detectives Helan and Grant,
acting under orders from Assistant Dis
trict Attorney S. McComas Hawken, who
Is cooperating with the Hagerstown
authorities.
Police Find Revolver.
The police say they found a revolver
in McCleary's room, which, II is alleged.
was bought from a pawnshop in D Street
just prior to the time that McCleary
tried to persuade Miss Henry to open
the door TO her room. 1t Is alleged by
the police that McCleary was armed
with this when he--triod 10 see the girl,
and that he intended TO Kill her in the
event she refused his final plea to her
20 become his wife.
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tion papers before removing McCleary
to Hagerstown. In the event that the
are unable to procure evil
dence that will show conclusively that
McCleary murdered Mrs. Henry. II is
said that Assistant District Attorney
Hawken will institute proceedings to
show that McCleary attempted to as
sault Miss Henry with a deadly and
dangerous weapon. McCleary is being
held here as fugitive from the Mary.
land authorities.
He has been examined several times by
Mr.. Hawken. but the Assistant District
will not reveal the result Of the
quiz. In fact, Mr.. Hawken has nothing
to say concerning the case and refuses
to let anyone see the prisoner.
Accused q Painter.
McCieary is a painter and son Of J.
ID. hCSicdIy, Ol o. f%Sst Slreetr
The prisoner recently was
arrested on charge OF breaking into q
house near Hagerstown, but the charge
was changed to disorderly conduct. and
the accused was fined so.
Miss Henry is employed as a stenog-
rapher in the Hagerstown Electric Com
pany's plant. She is said to be pretty
and attractive
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry were
held yesterday afternoon. the Rev. A.
B. Station officiating. Interment was in
Clear Spring. Md. The impression at first
prevailed that the authorities believed
Mrs. Henry died of natural causes, and
It was supposed that they would order
the body exhumed. The authorities later
they suspected foul play shortly
after the discovery OF the body. and
therefore. 1t is likely the grave will not