Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

magazines, the fugitive crossed the
street to a fruit stand and bought more
than dollars worth Of oranges, plums
and other fruit.
Passed by Officers
A few minutes later, the ferryboat,
bound from Governors Island, nudged
its alp, Erwin and Romig stood back
from the ferry entrance to allow the
passengers to pass. Scores of army Of
ticers and soldiers were on the boat.
AT sight Of the army officers, Erwin
averted his gaze. Now and again he
would glance nervously in the direction
Of the island. He seemed anxious 10
have the ordeal over.
AS the gates swung open TO admit tl1
island bound passengers to the ferry
Bergdoll and Romig hurried aboard.
AS the ferry pulled away from its
slip Erwin took one last look at the
Manhattan sky line, and then turned his
face resigncdly towards Fort Jay.
News that Erwin Bcrgdoll was coming
over in the II 80 o'clock boat sprcdd
quickly through the island. IL is used
largely for government warehouses con
ncctednectcd with the department of
the cast, and there are many workmcn
there.
A thousand workme Dand stenogra-
piers crowded to the pier to get a
glimpse of the draft evader. They met
him as he came off the boat and fol-
lowed him up the long road towards the
judge advocates Office In Corbin Hall.
where Colonel Hunts court martial
was in progress.
Major Kelly was waiting at the ferry
slip also to receive Erwin, and former
Magistrate Romig introduced himself.
Won't Get Growers Chance
This is Erwin Bergdoll," said
Romig. "Hc wanted to give himself
up. What do you want to do with
him?'
Leave him here with u.s." replied
Kelly. We'll take a lot better care
Of him than was taken of Grover. He II
get no chance to look for buried treas
urc.'
Erwin joined with Romig and Kelly
in tho laugh Mt this. Erwin remarked
that it was getting too hot to be dodg
ing and running around, and nc had
made up his mind to seek the coolness
of the military Jail beside the bay.
Major Kelly telephoned to Captain
J. Bcttridgc, officer of the day at Castle
William, and guard was sent to the
ferry slip. ...
The little procession set out on the
half mile walk to the Castle. Erwin
walked between two armed guards,
Romig and the officers bringing up the
rear. As they walked Erwin chatted
/ pleasantly with the guards and remarked
on the beauty Of the island and its sur
roundings.
At Castle William Erwin was slated,
searched and given a quick bath. then
dressed in the blue denim which is the
badge of the military prisoner, with O
big "P" on the sleeve. He then was
permitted TO chat with Romig and
Charles Braun. his brother.
Colonel Cresson asked Irwin when he
| interviewed the prisoner whether he
wished to make statement. Before
Erwin had a chance to answer ROmif
| spoke up.
II am acting as Ervin's counsel for
! the present." said Romig. Until there
is n military counsel appointed for him
wish him to reserve all his rights
"You don't want to make a state =
ment for him?' asked Colonel Cresson.
NO" replied Romig.
Knows Nothing OF Grover
Colonel Cresson asked the three
members Of the party il they had eaten
lunch. Romig answered that they had
| done so.
A report spread around the post that
Erwin had been in Philadelphia for two
days before he came over to surrender.
! Neither Erwin nor Romig would admit
that this was true.
Colonel Cressou suddenly turned to