New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-20
Federal Men, at Guns
Point, Retake Flu
gitive Spy.
WILL BE SENT
BACK TO ENGLAND
Hints at Passport Revela-
tiOns, but Officials
Doubt His Story.

Ignatius 7. T. Lincoln, former Lib
ersl VI. =. for Darlington, self-styled
international spy, and alleged forger,
was taken last night at pistols point
in Broadway, between Twenty ninth
and Thirtieth Streets. He escaped from
custody in Brooklyn on January 10
while a Federal prisoner.
Department OF Justice officials said
last night that Lincoln probably would
be turned over as soon as possible TO
British agents for removal to Eng
land, to face charges pending against
linn there. There are no charges
against him in this country and none
are contemplated. but officials have not
concealed their concern that he be re
captured and removed from the coun-
try.
When first arrested Lincoln is said
10 have indicated that he had informa-
tion OF value in connection with pass
pert fraud cases, but careful exam
ination failed TO result in any import
ant revelations or furnish any ground
for proceeding against him.
Ever since Lincoln's escape he has been
writing letters 20 newspapers com
menting on the inability Of the police
and the Federal authorities TO capture
him. In nearly all his missives Lin
coin has mentioned his whereabouts,
and incidentally put in boost for his
hook. which was issued by his pub
lishers simultaneously with his escape.
His arrest last night amused the
police. who were asked by the Depart
ment OF Justice men 70 stand by during
the capture.
Sergeant Charles s. Rafferty,, OF the
West Thirheth Street police station,
was walking along Broadway accom-
panied by Patrolmen Cronin and
Wohlfart. when they were accosted by
three men who said they were in need
Of assistance.
I've are secret service men, one
Of them said TO Rafferty,. I'VE are go
ing 20 take a fellow and We want your
assistance"
The three policemen followed and
saw the three men steal up on snort,
stout. red faced person wearing heavy
overcoat. According to the police, the
Federal sleuths drew their pistols,
which they had concealed under their
coats. the leader suddenly thrusting
his gun in front Of the man they had
been following for several blocks.
"Got You Covered
We've got you covered shouted
the leader, his gun trembling against
the breast of the prisoner. we nave
our guns on you. Throw up your
hands and don't put up nght. lou
are Lincoln and we know you
Lincoln for II was he was startled
by the suddeness Of the attack, but. re
covering his composure, remarked
calmly.
"All right. You need not hold a gun
on me. I'll 20 along with you.
Seeing that there was 10 be no re-
sistance, the men put away their guns
and walking north in Broadway with
the prisoner, whom they handcuifed,
called a taxicab at Thirty-second Street
and drove TO the rooms OF the super
intendent of the Department Of Justice
in the Park Row Building. Lincoln had
suit case and this was taken along
with him. lie was whisked 20 the ninth
floor. where he calmly smoked cigar
and awaited developments.
The three men who made the arrest
declined to give their names, and 1t
was even given out that a man from
the Baltimore Office had made the ar
rest. william NJ. Ofley, the superin-
tendent, was out of town. and his sub
ordinates would do nothing until Mr.
Baker. his assistant, should arrive.
Mr.. Baker was said TO be at theatre
and was not found az late hour last
night. Meanwhile, news of Lincoln's
arrest had spread throughout ofiicia
channels Of the city. Captain Tunney,
in charge Of the bomb squad of the
Detectice Bureau, was informed thai
the man who was taken was Crones
the Chicago poisoner. and he hastened
20 the Park Row Building.
Captured by "Hold-Up."
Finding it was Lincoln, Captain Tun-
ney went in to talk with him. The
prisoner seemed glad TO joke with Tun-
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