The Washington herald., 1916-02-21
CRONESQUEST
ALL IN VAIN
Poisoner Successfully Eludes
Police and Writes More
Haunting Letters.
ONE MAILED IN CAPITAL,
BUT SLEUTHS SKEPTICAL
Detectives Declare Handwriting in
Latest Missives Different from
Those First Received.
Special to The Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Herald
New York, Feb. Ozone week ago to-
morrow the police were notified that
Jean Crones, who made an attempt to
poison 800 guests at a dinner given to
believed to be in New York.
The police admitted today that they
are without clew in their investigation.
Only by good fortune do they expect to
land the anarchist. While officials would
not admit Crones has escaped from this
city, it was learned that they have little
hope of success in their hunt.
Crones. in letter written to the news
papers. told of his being in New York.
His last letter, printed on Saturday
morning, stated that he would remain in
the city but forty-eight hours longer. The
belief that he may have left New York
was. borne out in a letter received at po-
lice headquartsrs~-ssis-af
Inspector Cary would not admit that
the letter was authentic. 1t was signed
by Jean Crones. According to the in
spector. the signature on today's let
ter does not compare with those on
previous letters signed by Crones
which the police believe to be au-
thentic. The letter received today was
written on a cablegram blank It was
mailed at the Grand Central Station
mail box and was not enclosed in an
envelope. 1t was triple folded and ad
dressed to Chief of Police, New York
City. Important" The letter follows:
so sorry to be obliged to leave the
good city of New York. Just for my
safety's sake like It better, for you're
really not clever at all. Your detectives
are looking for me and no one can
catch me. / was at Grand Central Sta
ton this night at % past II. Thanks
for your kindness.
(Signed) JEAN CRoNES."
The letter was dated February 10. In
spector Cray is of the opinion that the
letter is the work of a practical joker.
He asserts that the handwriting In the
original letters and one received today is
not a bit similar At the same time the
police received the letter. note. mailed
from Washington and also signed by
Jean Crones. was received at the office
OF the New York American. The missive
was turned over to the police.
The letter was mailed from Washington
at 80 a m on February 10 The en-
velope was addressed to the editor of the
New York American.
The contents follow:
ITO Police OF n. Y:
Look for me. intend to lead you all
a merry chase. And then blow you all to
hell. There is three men want-Gov-
ernor Whitman. Capt. Tunney and one
man in Chicago. I will leave this pull
man here and then will vamoose
Signed JEAN CRONEs. q. C)"
The police, after examining the letter,
declared that the writing was not all
similar to the original Crones letters
Inspector Cray is of the opinion that
cranks have sent the letter.
Extraordinary precautions were taken
today to guard churches in this city.
Every uniformed man on the force was
instructed to keep watch for Crones. A
dozen detectives were scattered through
out the churches during the services.
Cardinal Farrelrs house was watched
over by squad Of policemen.