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Thieves Strip Automoblies While Owner is in Theater
THIEVES STRIP WHILE OWNER IS IN THEATER. Local Mototist Loses Practically All His Car Equipment – Other Robberies of Similar Character Reported. BY THEODORE P. NOYES. "Am I seeing things?" queried District motorist the other night as he came out of a local theater and surveyed what had been his well equipped car, but which looked the as if a hurricane had struck it. During his brief stay in the theater thieves had stripped the car of practically everything that could be taken off. These articles include the spotlight, mirror, bulbs out of the dashlights and dashlight covers, clock, two tires and tools, valuable papers and goggles out of the pockets of the car. The thief or thieve had accommodatingly left him his automobile, which was something to be grateful for. This is by no means an uncommon occurrence on the streets of Washington, and some concerted action should be taken by the motorists and police department to put a stop to it once and for all. Of course, it is an unusually bold thief who will take the time to strip a car as completely as the aforementioned, the majority of them being content to thoroughly rifle the pockets and let it go at that. Others Report Losses. One motorist reports that he had the pockets of his car completed emptied while he was eating dinner the other night, the car being in front of his house the entire time, in thickly populated portion of the city. Another tells of the loss of a tire, the tire being taken off one of the four wheels on the ground. This enterprising thief had evidently come along in another car, pulled up alongside, admired the brand new tire, jacked up the car - and good-bye tire. If any one had questioned him he would, undoubtedly, have said that he was from some service station and had been sent to get the tire, and if the real owner had come out the thief would, of course, have apologized and explained that he was mistaken in the car, and that he had been sent to repair the same make of car in that vicinity. Many of these unpleasant experiences undergone by motorists are never reported to the police, the owners of the cars presumably deciding that, inasmuch as nothing of any great value has been taken, it was not worth the attention of the police. But it is just this laxity on the part of motorists that causes this kind of a petty thief to thrive. Not Likely to Attract Attention. How many men on the streets would question a man if they saw him going through the pockets of a car? Probably not one in a hundred unless they happened to know the owner of the car in question, and even they would hesitate for fear that the owner might have sent out for something in his car. Of course the average man does not carry anything of much value in the pockets, articles ranging from tools, goggles, books, maps and papers being about all, but to lose these things periodically is exasperating to a degree. Possibly the only solution of the problem is to have a small lock attached to each pocket. This can easily be accomplished by having a slit made in the leather, which will fit over a small staple, through which a small lock can be fastened. It does seem too bad that the motorist, besides the constant dread of having the car itself stolen, no matter what kind of locking device he has used, has also to worry about all the equipment on the car. It may become a common thing in the future to see headlights with small chains on them, spotlights the same, tires with enormous locks, and even chains on the seat cushions. Thefts Should Be Reported. Every case, big or small, should be reported immediately to the station of the police precinct in which you live, and the sooner the better. While you may not get back your stolen articles, the constant reporting of cases will bring the matter to attention of the police and public, which will make the police more active and may make the thief a little more wary.
Burglar Takes Sugar and Jewels on Rounds
BURGLAR TAKES SUGAR AND JEWLS ON ROUNDS. Watch Lost in Barber Shop - $125 Diamond, Clothing and Cash Are Stolen. A burgar was in the apartment of Charles Piper, at 1499 Irving street, Thursday night. Three articles of jewelry, valued at $150, and ten pounds of sugar, valued at $2.30. were stolen. Theft of a diamond ring worth $125 was reported to the police by Robert C. Sudduth, 2819 11th street. It was taken from his watch chain at a store at 3rd and C streets northeast, where he is employed as manager. Charles R. Hoffman, 1343 East Capitol street, told police of the taking of a watch from his coat pocket in a barber shop. Search is being made for an intruder who was in the home of Mrs. Mary Hufty, 1726 I street, yesterday. Clothing valued at $20 and $60 in cash were stolen.
German Thieves Pilfer Grave of Gen. Von Moltke
GERMAN THIEVES PILFER GRAVE OF GEN. VON MOLTKE. BERLIN, June 24 - The wave of criminality in Germany shows no sign of abating. Jails are filled to capacity with the thieving fraternity, from those guilty of grand larceny down to the sneak thieves of the big city streets. Very often new arrivals have to be temporarily released from custody owing to lack of room in the penitentiaries. Here are some of the principal thefts and robberies reported in the last few days: At Kreisau the mausoleum of Field Marshal von Moltke was broken open and the silver wreaths and crosses stolen from the sarcophagus. The field marshal's sword was found broken. At Spandau a mortuary chapel was stripped of its leaded window panes. Another mortuary chapel at Staaken was stripped of its zinc roof. A band of armed robbers forced their way into the burgomaster’s house at Paaren, near Nauen, appropriated 50,000 marks belonging to the village treasury and left the burgomaster tied to a chair. At Fallersleben, near Brunswick, the author of a theft from a sealed freight car was traced and several carloads of stolen goods were discovered hidden. The thief was a candidate for a town councilorship. In a popular Berlin suburb a woman who was shopping left her baby in a perambulator Outside the store for a few minutes. The perambulator disappeared and the baby was found half naked in a doorway.
Two Minor Thefts
TWO MINOR THEFTS. A touring car was taken from the garage of James B. Nagel, 604 5th street northeast, early this morning. It was found abandoned at 5th and G streets northeast. Vincenti Golkoski, 3012 11th street, yesterday afternoon visited Center Market and left his purse, containing more than $100, on a meat stand. He returned a few minutes later and discovered the purse had been taken.
Jewel Thief Sentenced
JEWEL THIEF SENTENCED. NEW YORK. June 22 - James E. Foye, former hotel clerk, who was convicted last week of the theft of $350,000 worth of jewels from Mrs. Regina V. G. Millhiser, a wealthy widow residing at the Hotel Biltmore, in May, 1919, was sentenced today to fifteen years in Sing Sing. Foye has had considerable time in which to recover $25,000 worth of the jewels still missing, but has not done so, the judge said in sentencing him.
Whisky, Gasoline, Watches, and a Bicycle Figure in Other Thefts Reported
RING VALUED AT $5,000 TAKEN FROM BEDROOM. Whisky, Gasoline, Watches and a Bicycle Figure in Other Thefts Reported. Disappearance of a diamond ring valued at $5,000 was reported to the police yesterday afternoon by Mrs. A. B. Dulin, 1625 K street. The ring was taken from her bedroom between 11 o'clock in the morning and 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Dulin told the police. It bears the inscription. "A. B. D. to M. M. H." Twenty four pints of whisky, valued at $28, were stolen from the drug store of Hill Poole, 3269 M street, Sunday night. Entrance to the store was gained by forcing open a rear door. Burglars Sunday night visited the garage of Bernard E. Trenis, rear of 1073 31st street, and stole five gallons of gasoline and one gallon of oil. Theft of a wrist watch was reported by Alice Bonner, 749 Park road. She said the timepiece was taken from her home several days ago. William Hopkins. 1017 1st street, reported the taking of a watch from his pocket in a house on 14th street. William Roberts, 510 Cumberland avenue, Somerset Heights, Md., reported the taking of a bicycle from the Elizabeth Brown School yesterday.
Whisky Thefts Grow
WHISKY THEFTS GROW. Robbers Attack Drug Store and Home Supplies, Too. It is probable that druggists will have to build safety vaults in their stores to protect their supplies of whisky from thirsty ones who think the end justifies the means in the matter of lubricating parched throats. Many thefts of whisky from homes have been reported to the police the past few weeks, and in several instances drug store supplies suffered at the hands of robbers. Dr. F. G. Linton, druggist at 101 Rhode Island avenue, reported the latest whisky theft. He told the police that twenty-six pint bottles of liquor were taken from his place of business Saturday night. Theft of a gold lavallier, valued at $150, was reported by Nicholas New man, 3208 O street. It was taken from his home last week, he stated. Loss of a purse containing $70 in bills, some small change and an automobile permit was reported by John M. King, 710 14th street.
Thieves' Loot is Varied
THIEVES' LOOT IS VARIED. Copper Coils, Money, Jewelry and Clothing Stolen. Two copper coils, valued at $70, the property of John J. Jackson, Riggs building, have been stolen from South Capitol and R streets. Mrs. D. F. Thompson, 2611 Mozart place, reported the theft of a pocketbook containing $50. It was taken from her automobile at 14th and I streets. An attempt was made to rob the residence of Archibald L. Falk, 3810 Livingston street, last night about 9:30 o'clock. The would-be Intruder was frightened away. Report of thefts of wearing apparel and Jewelry worth $20 from the rooms of W. M. Cooper and Martha F. Miller, 1119 K street, has been made.
Cash and Bonds Stolen
CASH AND BONDS STOLEN. Apartment 5, 1315 Belmont street, occupied by Elaine Ward and Betty Boswell, was visited by an intruder and robbed. Miss Boswell told police of the taking of a $100 victory bond and two $50 liberty bonds, while a $10 bill belonging to Miss Ward was stolen. Mrs. Richard M. Winans, registered at a local hotel, has asked the police to investigate the disappearance from her room of a platinum and diamond brooch, valued at $200. Report was made to police of the first precinct that two young white men last night broke into the hardware store of J. W. Beasley, 200 10th street. A casual examination of the premises failed to disclose the taking of anything. Theft of a diamond ring and chain, valued at $50, and $20 in cash, was reported by Samuel A. Earley, 711 S street.
Loses Wallet and $55.50
LOSES WALLET AND $55.50. Woman Guest at Hotel Reports Theft - Other Robberies. Mrs. John W. Sommers, Connellsville. Pa., who registered at a local hotel, told police of the sixth precinct of the theft of a wallet containing $55.50 from her room. It was taken during her temporary absence, she stated. Mrs. Huldah Jackson, 1009 Rhode Island avenue, reported the loss of $68 in bills. The money was taken from her pocketbook yesterday afternoon while she was shopping. Mrs. F. I. Engler, 1829 Jefferson place, told the police of the tenth precinct that her young son was robbed of his watch and chain, valued at $50, while in Rock Creek Park yesterday. The robbery, she reported, was committed by colored boys. Nannie Towles, T Street Hill, Anacostia, reported the taking from her home of a bank containing a small sum of money, articles of jewelry and a revolver. She valued the property at $33. Miss Cora M. Wetzell, room 513, Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania avenue and 19th street, reported the disappearance from her desk yesterday afternoon of a pocketbook containing valuable papers.
Two Girls Plead Guilty to Theft of Clothing
TWO GIRLS PLEAD GUILTY TO THEFT OF CLOTHING Alice Minsker and Grace Lillard, war workers, pleaded guilty today before Justice Gould In Criminal Division 1 to two indictments charging grand larceny. The young women are said to have visited local stores and to have kept a diary of things appropriated by them. Justice Gould, at the request of former Representative Lloyd of Missouri, who represented the girls, referred the matter to Probation Officer Steele for investigation. One of the indictments charges that May 13 last two fur neckpieces were stolen from the store of Stinemetz. One was valued at $150 and the other at $85. The next day, it is charged in the other indictment, a visit was paid to the store of Lansburgh & Bro. and a dress taken of the value of $10, three shirtwaists at $10.90 each, one pair of shoes worth $18.50 and a kimono worth $22.
Girl Admits Thefts
GIRL ADMITS THEFTS. Cornelia Lee, Training School Fugitive, Takes Cash and Clothing. Cornelia Lee, colored, eighteen years old, several days ago escaped from the National Training School for Girls, and last night she was arrested by Detectives Bradley, Barbee and Keck on charges of theft. She is said to have admitted the thefts and assisted in the recovery of the loot. Instead of going among relatives when she escaped from the reformatory, Cornelia. appeared at the home of Julia Carter. 1009 2nd street northeast said she was an orphan and was taken in. It is charged that she stole wearing apparel and $55. Most of the wearing apparel was recovered, but Cornelia is said to have told the detectives she spent the money for clothing, going to the movies and treating her gentlemen friends to dinner.
Pleads Guilty to Theft of $350,000 in Jewels
PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF $350,000 IN JEWELS. Former Hotel Clerk Changes Mind After Standing Trial for Two Days. NEW YORK, June 11 - After entering a plea of not guilty and sitting through a trial which lasted two days, James E. Foye, formerly a clerk at the Biltmore Hotel, finally changed his mind late yesterday and pleaded guilty to theft of $350,000 worth of jewelry from Mrs. Regina V. G. Millhiser while she was a guest at the hotel. Foye at first admitted disposing of the jewels, but claimed they had been given him by a young woman whose good name he wished to shield. The case was just on the point of going to the jury when the prisoner decided to admit hie guilt. He will be sentenced June 12. All but $30,000 worth of the jewelry has been recovered.
Steal Four Airplanes
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Prison For "Jekyll-Hyde"
PRISON FOR 'JEKYLL-HYDE'. N. Y. Lawyer Sentenced to Hard Labor in Securities Theft Case. NEW YORK. June 10 - Frank de R. Storey, a lawyer, convicted Monday of criminally receiving several thousand dollars’ worth of stolen securities, today was sentenced to Sing Sing prison for two and one-half to five years at hard labor. Storey, described by the prosecution as a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, who associated with honest men by day and crooks by night, automatically is barred from practicing his profession.
Caruso is Robbed of $500,000 in Gems
CARUSO IS ROBBED OF $500,000 IN GEMS. Theft at East Hampton, N. Y., Is Believed to Have Been "Inside Job." EAST HAMPTON, N. Y., June 9 - Although all roads leading from the home of Enrico Caruso, opera singer, have been closely guarded since the $500,000 jewel robbery there last night, detectives today expressed belief that the theft was an "inside job." The way in which they worked, the police say, indicates that the burglars were familiar with the inside of the house. The robbery was discovered by Mrs. Caruso about 10:30 o'clock last night. In addition to the diamond necklace, a pearl necklace, valued at between $75,000 and $100,000, the bridal gift of Mr. Caruso, also was taken. A partial list of stolen jewels, made public by the police, includes eight diamond rings, a pair of diamond earrings, two diamond hairpins, a flexible diamond bracelet and two gold watches. Mrs. Caruso said later that she was in the parlor sewing when the burglar alarm began to ring. She rushed upstairs and found the window in her bedroom broken and the steel safe gone. There were no signs of a ladder, but entrance could have been gained by climbing to a roof, she said. The safe was found later on the lawn about 200 yards from the house, which is situated in a lonely spot about two miles from the center of the village. The police, who were unable to obtain an accurate description of the robbers, said the manner in which they worked indicated a familiarity with the premises. Caruso has been the victim of several other robberies. His villa near Florence, Italy, has been ransacked three times, and on the last occasion, in 1912. several valuable art relics were stolen. A collection of stamps rated high by experts, waft taken from trunks which the opera singer had sent from New York to Naples in 1916. Thirty barrels of wine and an automobile owned by Caruso were "commandeered" from his Italian villa by a "work committee' during dis orders around Florence last July.
Attacks Women Tailor and Steals Clothing
ATTACKS WOMAN TAILOR AND STEALS CLOTHING. Intruder Escapes After Intimidating Proprietress - Many Thefts Reported. A young colored man visited the tailoring establishment of Mrs. Lena Savage, 503 I street, yesterday afternoon, pretended he wanted to make a purchase and attacked the proprietress. She stated the intruder grabbed a gray suit of clothes and ran from the store. One hundred copies of The Sunday Star were stolen from Clifton Terrace early morning. Theft of automobile tires and inner tubes, valued at $190, was reported by James M. Miller. 2113 14th street. Three visits paid to the apartment of Mrs. H. Cohen, 2518 17th street, the past three weeks netted the intruder $73. Entrance was gained by using a duplicate key, Mrs. Cohen told the police. The taking of $20 from the home of Mrs. E. D. Stearns, 1336 Columbia road, last Saturday, was reported to police of the tenth precinct. Bicycle thefts were reported by Charles Holmes, 1931 9th street, and James H. Pate, 614 Tennessee avenue.
Thefts Reported to Police
THEFTS REPORTED TO POLICE. Jewelry, Money and Auto Supplies Stolen. An unidentified individual succeeded in finding two bottles of liquor in the home of Mrs. Pauline L. Hellman. 2804 Cathedral avenue. In addition to the liquor, the intruder took articles of jewelry valued at $148. Ellis Hughes, 210 E street, reported the theft of $300. He told the police the money was stolen from the government printing office, where he is employed. Theft of a five-stone diamond ring, valued at $250. was reported by Mrs. Norma L. Kingston, Mendota apartments. Capt. James Marmaduke, steamer Southland, told the police of the loss of $200. The money disappeared while on the return trip from Norfolk Thursday night. Burglars visited the place of business of Howard Milhorne, 1410 Park road, Thursday night and stole seven bicycle tires, six lamps and three seats.
Robbed Dead to Play Races
ROBBED DEAD TO PLAY RACES. Clerk Charged With Stealing $20,000 at New York Morgue. NEW YORK, June 3 - Charged with the theft of $20,000, representing money taken from the pockets of unidentified dead at the city's morgue. William Becker, a clerk in the public administrator's office, was arrested last night and locked up in police headquarters. He was taken into custody while on his way to return some of the papers which the police say he confessed he had taken from the administrator's files. Becker admitted, the police say, that his first theft was in 1918, when he took $60 to play a "sure tip" on a horse race and lost. Other sums were taken and lost the same way, according to the police.
Two Robberies Reported
TWO ROBBERIES REPORTED. Bertha Williams, employed in an apartment house at 1785 Massachusetts avenue, has asked the police to recover a purple pocketbook containing a rosary and $45. She said the pocketbook was taken from a locker at her place of employment. Theft of a polar bear rug, valued at $150. was reported by Isabelle Stevens, 1628 16th street. A box containing several articles of jewelry was stolen from the home of Frances O'Rear, 3113 13th street, May 30.
Reports Theft of a Horse
Thomas O’Flaherty, a citizen of Oxon Hill, Prince George’s county, Md., has reported to the county authorities and the police of the District that a valuanle horse was stolen from his stable Friday night or early Saturday morning last. Mr. O’Flaherty did not discover his loss until late Saturday. The owner is at a loss to account for the quiet manner in which the theft was effected, as no noise aroused the occupants of the house during the time it is supposed to have been committed.
Claims His Watch Was Stolen
Claims His Watch Was Stolen. Complaint has been made to the police of the theft of a gold watch belonging to George Van Aken of 508 8th street southeast, who claims that the theft was committed at Cobb's Hotel Tuesday night.
Mrs. Talmage's Ring
MRS. TALMAGE'S RING. A Colored Domestic Admits Having Stolen It. A solitaire diamond ring, valued at $800, was stolen from the house of the Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, No. 1400 Massachusetts avenue northwest, yesterday. Detectives Weedon and Lacy arrested Robert Wilson and Blanche Wrenn, colored domestics who were employed in the house. The stolen ring was found this morning in the snow near the rear entrance to police headquarters, where it had been thrown. Wilson, the detectives allege, is the only one of the two prisoners who passed through the yard in rear of the building. Mrs. Talmage wore the ring yesterday, and when she returned home she put it in the jewel case with other jewelry. When it was certain that the ring had been stolen Dr. Talmage called on the police, and Detectives Weedon and Lacy were assigned to the case. Soon after the officers had made an investigation they went to the house of Blanche Wrenn, where Wilson also lived. Both were arrested and taken to headquarters. They denied having any knowledge of the theft. Wilson was locked up at the sixth precinct station, while Mrs. Wrenn was placed in a witness room at the first precinct. This morning the detectives renewed their work on the case, and while they were out searching for the ring Detective Bauer found it in the snow bank, as stated. Later the detectives conversed with Wilson, who admitted his guilt. He told of the taking of the ring and of subsequently throwing it in the snow bank. A charge of grand larceny was preferred against him. After taking the ring Wilson became frightened and returned to the house to restore it, but did not get an opportunity to do so. He will be given a preliminary examination in the Police Court tomorrow. Blanche Wrenn was released.
Arrest of William Brower
ARREST OF WILLIAM BROWER. His Former Theft of Horse Which Chewed Tobacco. Major Sylvester has received Information from the authorities at Chambersburg, Pa., of the arrest on a charge of horse stealing of William Brower, an elderly man who was arrested in this city several years ago. Brower was taken into custody near Hancock, Md., last week. In 1894 he was arrested here by Detectives Horne and Boyd for the Pennsylvania authorities. At that time he was convicted of horse stealing and given a penitentiary sentence. The case attracted considerable attention at the time of the old man's arrest here, because the horse that he was charged with having stolen chewed tobacco. When the officers overhauled Brower he seemed very much surprised at the idea of being suspected of such an offense. "I don't like to suspect you," said one of the officers, "but your conduct is suspicious and I'll have to hold you." The prisoner told them he could prove that he owned the animal, and that it was the only pet he owned. He made the attempt to prove his claim by producing a plug of tobacco and giving it to the animal. Unfortunately for him, the officers have been advised that the animal had the tobacco habit. It is believed Brower was on his way to this city last week when he was overtaken at Hancock.
Alleged Theft of Violin
Alleged Theft of Violin. Henry Pratley, whose alleged offense was the larceny of a violin, valued at $100, August W. Schroeder, has waived an examination in the Police Court, and was held by Judge Kimball in $500 for the action of the grand jury.
Convicted of Theft
Confessed the Theft. Viola Martin, who was arrested by Detective Brown in Baltimore yesterday, today pleaded guilty in the Police Court of the larceny of $20 from Bessie Jordan. The penalty imposed by Judge Kimbell was sixty days in jail, with thirty days additional unless she make restitution.
Convicted of Theft
Convicted of Theft. John H. Paar, who was arrested Wednesday in Virginia by Detective Muller on the charge of stealing a bicycle, valued at $25 from Miss Frances Ennis, was today convict in the Police Court before Judge Kimball. The penalty imposed was a fine of $20, with the alternative of sixty days in jail, and to make restitution of $15 to Miss Ennis, or in case of failure to do so, to serve thirty days additional.
Investigating Alleged Theft
Investigating Alleged Theft. The police of the Anacostia station are investigating the alleged case of horse stealing reported yesterday by N. A. Lohr of Good Hope, but as yet they have been unable to find either the animal or the thief. The horse was selected from among a number of others in the stable, it is said, and the door of the stable was found next morning secured by the hasp, showing the deliberate manner in which the thief vent about his work. It is supposed but one man did the stealing. The officers are conducting their investigation in the vicinity of the line separating the District and Maryland.
Jailed for Thief
Jailed for Theft. William Burlew, a well-dressed man, apparently about forty years old, was a prisoner today in the Police Court charged with larceny. The defendant admitted having stolen a zither valued at $15 from his brother, John Burlew, and a gold-headed cane from his mother. The cane was a present from the Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner of 4½ and C streets northwest, to Burlew’s father, now deceased, several years ago. The defendant was fined $50 by Judge Kimball, and in default of payment was committed to jail for six months. The arrest was made and the property recovered by Detectives Parham and Hartigan.
Alleged Chicken Thief Captured
Alleged Chicken Thief Captured. Abe Landrick, alias Johnson, colored, aged forty years, was caught yesterday morning about 5 o'clock by Policeman Giles of the county mounted force in the act of robbing the poultry house of Samuel Frizzell, on the canal road. The policeman was riding by and his attention was attracted by sounds coming from the poultry quarters. He dismounted and investigated and detected a man in the act of robbing the roosts. Landrick discovered the policeman and endeavored to escape, but after a chase was caught. He was walked into Georgetown and was landed in a cell at the station. The policeman resumed his investigation and found the bodies of three pullets and one rooster and one turkey, which had been thrown away by Landrick. The pullets and rooster were valued at $3, while the value of the turkey was placed at $1.50. The hens and rooster were stolen from the roost of Mr. Frizzell. The turkey was identified as being the property of John Amberg, who lives in the same locality. Two charges of petit larceny were placed against the name of the prisoner. A number of thefts in poultry houses in the suburbs have been reported to the police, but this is the first arrest made. Landrick is well known to the police and is alleged to have been guilty of the same offense before.
Suspect Arrested
SUSPECT ARRESTED. Colored Man Who Has Already Served Term in Penitentiary. John Goings, alias Boughn, colored, twenty-seven years old, is locked up at the sixth precinct station on charges of theft. He return from the penitentiary at Trenton, N. J., about four months ago, after having served a sentence there for arson. Sergeant Byrnes and Bicycle Policemen Mullen and Bean arrested him yesterday on suspicion in that he had robbed the house of Mrs. Ella Bentley, No. 628 North Capitol Street, Saturday night. After locking up the prisoner they searched his house in Jackson’s alley. An alarm clock and some bedding that had been taken from Mrs. Bentley's house were found there. The officers failed to find an army revolver alleged to have been taken at the same time. In addition to the property mentioned, the police found in the house two books that had evidently been taken from the library at the Catholic University and eight volumes of a work printed at the government printing office, entitled “Messages and Papers of Presidents." A bundle of theatrical lithographs was also found. Detectives Peck and Miller are working on the case and the prisoner will be taken to the Police Court tomorrow.
Watch and Chain Stolen
Watch and Chain Stolen. William Tibbs, 1337 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, complained to the police today of the theft of his gold watch and chain between midnight and 8 o'clock this morning.
A Colored Countryman Robbed of Forty Dollars While Asleep
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. A Colored Countryman Robbed of Forty Dollars While Asleep. Theft Occurred Last Evening in an M Street Livery Stable - Jokers Cause Excitement. Noah Lee, a colored man, came into Georgetown yesterday with his employer, Mr. Charles Viers, whose post office address is Rockville, Md., and who lives several miles outside the town on the Darnestown road. A load of hay was brought in, and the employer, after arranging for its sale, left it in charge of Lee, with instructions to unload it and receive the money, which amounted to $40. When Lee finished the work he went to a livery stable on M street to remain over night. About 11 o’clock he took the money from his pocket, counted it and placed it on the inside of his vest pocket. He elevated his feet on a desk and started to sleep, forgetting to button his vest. In the office with him were Herbert Heflin, a young white man from Loudoun county, Virginia, and William Hunter, aged twenty-one, a colored laborer. About 3 o'clock this morning Lee was awakened by a horse breaking loose in a stall, and, getting up, he found his money was gone. The two others in the office protested their innocence of the theft. About 7 o'clock this morning policeman Will Hess was informed of the robbery and he took both Heflin and Hunter into custody. They were locked up on a charge of suspicion, but the money was not found on them.
Convicted of Theft
CONVICTED OF THEFT. Three Defendant Pay the Penalty of Wrongdoing. Walter Brown, a colored porter, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Lacy and Herndon on a charge of stealing a skirt from Samuel Friedlander's store, where he was employed. The case was heard in the Police Court today and the defendant denied that he committed the theft. Judge Kimball held him guilty and imposed a penalty of $20 or sixty days. George Taylor, also colored, was in Judge Kimball's court also for alleged theft. Policeman Seibert arrested him for the theft of five pounds of sausage from Hiram Gordon's stand in the market. The prisoner was fined $5, with the privilege of spending fifteen days in jail. Joseph Burrell, colored, admitted that he was dealing in junk in an illegal way when he was arrested. He was coming out of the Baltimore and Ohio freight yard with a bag of Iron on his back when an officer deprived him of his liberty. A plea of guilty to a charge of theft was entered and a penalty of $10 or one month was imposed.
Robbery at Western High School
Robbery at Western High School. A robbery which occurred yesterday afternoon at the Western High School, corner of 35th and T streets, was reported to the police shortly after it was discovered. The victims were Robert W. Spofford of 1621 Massachusetts avenue and Bruce Bielaski of 812 20th street. The robbery occurred some time between 2:30 and 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon, when the coats of the two were hanging in a room provided for that purpose. Spofford reported the loss of $2.45 in change from his coat pocket, while Bielaski was relieved of a gold open-face Waltham watch. There is no clue to the perpetrator of the theft.
Another Robbery
ANOTHER ROBBERY. Representative Dovener Reports the Theft of a Variable Charm. The report of another robbery alleged to have been committed in Willard's Hotel was made to the police last night. A watch charm, the property of Representative B. B. Dovener of West Virginia, was reported to have been taken from his room. The charm was made a present to Mr. Dovener by friends in San Francisco three years ago. Yesterday morning he went to breakfast at 10 o'clock, leaving his watch chain and charm on the dresser. After breakfast he put his timepiece in his pocket and went to the Capitol. It was not until 4 o'clock in the afternoon that he discovered his loss. Then he reported the case to the police, and detectives made an investigation. Mrs. Dovener fastened the charm to the fob chain in a way that it could not save been lost, she says, and for this reason it is believed it was stolen. A diamond set in the charm made the article the more valuable intrinsically. The detectives are still investigating the loss of Representative Robertson's jewelry, but no arrests have been made. It is their belief that the hotel sneak who committed the robbery left the city shortly after he completed his work.
Alleged Theft
ALLEGED THEFT. Parties Charged Held in Philadelphia for Authorities Here. Thomas Ragan and Joseph Harlan are the names given by two men who are held under arrest in Philadelphia for the authorities here. It is alleged they stole a box containing silverware and cutlery from a Baltimore and Ohio freight car about ten days ago. The stolen goods belong to Mr. Joseph E. Parsons, who lives at No. 24 8th Street northeast, who formerly lived at Johnstown, Pa., the theft of his goods having been committed while they were being shipped here from the Pennsylvania town. Several days after the robbery was committed, it is alleged, the men under arrest disposed of some articles of silverware at a resort in Wilmington. The police were notified, and Inspector Shaw of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and Captain Miller if the Philadelphia detective corps made in investigation. The arrest of the men mentioned was the result. Late Saturday afternoon Maj. Sylvester received a telephone message from Philadelphia notifying him of the arrests. Further particulars were received yesterday. This morning Detective Weedon went to Philadelphia to look after the case. The Prisoners will probably reach here late this week.
Charged With Theft
CHARGED WITH THEFT. Bride of a Few Days Placed Under Arrest. Mrs. Clara Bandy, a bride of only a few days, was arrested this afternoon by Detectives Horne and Weedon on a warrant charging her with the theft of a diamond ring. Wade Low, who lives at 1205 M street northwest, swore out the warrant. Prior to the marriage of the woman to Richard T. Bandy, it is alleged, she was on terms of friendship with Low. After her marriage Low swore out the warrant. He alleges that he permitted the young woman to examine his ring, and she kept it. Later, it is alleged, she pawned the ring for $20 and then got married. Mrs. Bandy denies that she stole the ring. The case will be heard tomorrow.
Trained Nurse Accused of Theft
Trained Nurse Accused of Theft. Geraldine Conney, a trained nurse, thirty years old, was arrested 'this afternoon by Detectives Hartigan and McNamee and at the sixth precinct station on a charge of housebreaking. The charge was preferred against her by Mrs. Ellen Hall of No. 1008 32d street, Georgetown. It is alleged that while living in the house with Mrs. Hall the door and entered the former's room. A satin waist and a gold ring are alleged to have been taken. Mrs. Hall claimed that the defendant was wearing the waist at the time the arrest was made. Judge Kimball will hear the case tomorrow
Theft of a Turkey
Theft of a Turkey - George Lee, colored, was in Judge Kimball's court today on a charge of stealing a turkey from J. B. Crab, and he was asked what made him "crab" the fowl. He denied that he had taken it, but the proof was against him, and the penalty was $10 or thirty days.