Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-12

4 ramiuine Mazeppa PIundered Well
known Actress Robbed Oh so,OOO worn
Of JeweIry--Arrest Of Cay Deeeiser
I'm albany. ~ 80
The Albany Express has the following;
A very important arrest was made in
this city about half-past nine o'clock last
night. SThe name of the arrested party
is Frank S. Sharpe, returned Callfor-
MAN. He is about twenty-five years OF
age. 1t is alleged that he committed
burglary in San Francisco, and in or
der to escape punishment, fled to New
York, reaching there some months
since. Bounty pumping was the fashion
in the metropolis at that time, and
Sharpe thought he would try his hand
at the business. He practiced both as
''broker" and siumper." He was
arrested by a New York officer for the
latter offence, and, while on the way to
the station house, he drew a revolver
and fired on the officer, and succeeded
in getting away from him.
Shortly after he formed the acquaint-
ance of Leo Hudson, the actress and
costume, and was engaged to act as her
agent. I1e tfdNelcu Will 4eI dS do
Louisville, Kentucky.
One evening, during her absence from
the hotel where they were, stopping in
Louisville, Sharpe entered her room
and stole bag containing IS, 900 worth
of jewelry, consisting of diamond pins,
ear rings, &c. Upon her return, the
robbery was discovered. Another par
ty was suspected of the robbery. but
the evidenceewas insufficient to fasten
the guilt upon him, and he was dis
charged. Sharpe was not suspected,
but shortly after the robbery he relin-
pushed his situation and went to New
York city, where he disposed of the
| iewelry at a nominal sum. He sold a
watch, valued at $500, which had be n
presented to Leo by the citizens of
Louisville, for $50; also gold buckle,
presented to Leo, by the Fire Depart
lment of San Francisco, for SOFT was
valued at $500; also a diamond pin, val
ued at $1,000, for $50. Sharp was
very lavish with his money, and
lived gay life for a time being, or
''while his money lasted.
| Very recently he visited Schenectady,
where he formed the acquaintance of a
very respectable young lady. He won
her affections, and, after brief court
ship, were married. Prior to the mar
riage, Sharpe represented to his intend
ed bride, that he had just returned from
the land of gold, and possessed any
amount of the "yellcw boys" He also
displayed great deal of costly jewelry,
which added weight to his other state
mentS.
The detective officers of New York
have been ON the alert for Sharpe for
some time past, and last week, officers
Slowey and McCloud received informa-
ton that he was in Schenectady. They
came to this city yesterday morning,
secured horse and buggy, and pro-
ceeded to Schenectady in quest of him.
After diligent inquiries they learned his
place of residence, and, ON going there,
they learned that he had come to Albany
accompanied by his wife. The officer
Immediately returned to this city, called
at the Second Precinct Station House
and informed Capt. Clinton oftheir mis-
sion. The Captain and the New York
officers started, and last evening found
Sharpe at the residence Of friend in
the upper part of Broadway. He was
taken to the station house and locked
up, and will be taken to New York this
morning. He confessed his guilt, and
told the officers where good portion OF
the property could be found.