Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Pittsburgh Police Add Con-
spiracy Charge to That Of
Attempted Murder.
McHENRY'S CONFESSION
BELIEVED BY DETECTIVES
Noted Criminal Lawyer Appears to
Defend Waiter, Who Tells Of
Other Crimes in Maryland.

| Special Dispatch to The Star.
| PITTSBURGH, Pa. June 29.-After
| further conference with George NC
Henry, alleged accomplice of Thomas
G. Forney in the alleged attempt 10
kill T. Franklin Schneider. the latter
| father-in-1aw, in the hotel Anderson
last Thursday morning. the pohce au-
thorities here today decided to make
a charge of conspiracy against the
three men. Forney, McHenry and Car
Isle, in addition to the charge of feio-
| nious assault and battery with intent
to kill, which has already been lodged
against them.
The police today announced that MI
Schneider would be here tomorrow to face
his son-in-law and the latter's two
alleged accomplces in court before
Magistrate Sweeney. With him, 1t is
said. Schneider will bring a letter
| which Forney is said to have
| written to his wife, while he was staying
at a hotel in nearby town last We'd
nesday. the day before the assault oc-
Cured
For some reason which the police re.
| fuse to make known both Forney ana
McHenry were removed from police
headquarters to one of the subdistrict
police stations in the city this morn
ing. A veil of secrecy has been thrown
rived here he is alleged to have told
the police that he had no friends in
this city. Within few hours after his
arrival the police declare one OF the
most noted criminal lawyers in west
ern Pennsylvania was attempting to
get into communication with him. In
some manner a tip was sent to Nc
it was too late. he having already
made his confession.
Prisoners Segregated.
To prevent any but those who are ac-
ceptable to the police seeing Forney
and McHenry, it is alleged the two
prisoners were removed to one of the
outlying stations.
In commenting on McHenry's confess
sion, Capt Crooks of the detective de-
partment stated this morning that he
believed the waiter had told the truth.
Much of the confession, Capt. Crooks
stated, was not made public for the
reason that McHenry Is a poor man,
while Forney has powerful and wealthy
reiattves and friends. who would PROB
ably make sxery effort to fasten the
burden Of guilt on McHenry.
The note for $4,000. made payable to
McHenry by Forney in return for his
aid in the assassination OF Schneider,
was received by the police here this
morning.
one we'll authenticated report, which
leaked out this morning, was to the
effect that Mc1enry had declared that
Forney is no tyro at the crime game.
He is said to have detailed series of
other crimes in eastern cities In which
he and Forney participated, particu-
larly throughout Maryland, after they
had become acquainted.
Capt. Crooks said today that interesting
developments may be had within the next
twenty-four hours. He refused, however.
to admit that other arrests are expected.
Carlisle Fights Extradition.
Some difficulty and delay is expected in
securing the extradition Of Carlisle from
New Jersey. because Of the grand jury not
being in session during the summer
months The case will. however. be taken
direct to Gov Brumbaugh and quick ac-
ton urged
Carlisle. according to word which has
has never violated a Pennsylvania stat
ute and is absolutely out Of the juris-
diction of Pennsylvania.
Clarence Burleigh, jr., criminal at
this morning and announced that he
had been retained to take care of Nc
Henry's interests. He demanded to see
the latter. Not only was this request
refused, but the police refused to make
known where McHenry WAS confined
Later 1t was learned that both Forney
and McHenry are held in the Squirrel
Hill police station.
McHenry Accuses Forney.
McHenry last night made a complete
confession, according to Capt. Homer
E. Crooks Of the detective department.
who says that McHenry admitted that
he was with Thomas Forney at the
time the attack was made. He denied
however. that he had struck the candy
manufacturer with a hammer, as alleged
by Forney in his statement, but declared
that the hammer was in Forney's hand at
the time.
About three months ago, McHenry said,
Forney met him on the street and told
him of plot to kill Mr.. Schneider. Nc
Henry, according to the police. said he
accompanied Forney to his office. where
! promissory note for $4,000 was drawn up
and given to McHenry.
HE said | would receive the full
amount If l disposed of the old man
and put him out OF the road" McHenry
ment to the police.
Much of McHenry's statement to the
police was withheld, according to
Capt. Crooks. because 1t was feared
that the defendants would frame up"
some defense IL the entire statement
was made public.
McHenry was asked by Capt. Crooks
| If he struck Mr.. Schneider with the
| hammer.
Il did not; l never had the hammer
| in my hands" McHenry is said to have
| replied Il stood at the door and saw
Forney go In and strike the old man
| and then he came rushing out. We ran,
| and when we got tired OF running
! Forney said that he had lost his hat
and that Schneider would recognize 1t.
! and for me to go back after awhile and
get 1t, but you can bet that did not"
introduced by Chauffeur.
| McHenry said he first met Forney about
seven months ago, when he was sent to
see the latter by H. c. Carlisle. a chauf-
feur McHenry said he was given a card
by Carlisle to present to Fprney, which
| read:
"The bearer. McHenry. is the party I
spoke to you about doing the job.
| "Forney told me he needed travelling
salesman" McHenry said. II told him
was waiter. but that I would do my
best He told me to return In day or
| Il. h