Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-12-06
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safe Burglars Approximately


Safe Burglars Approximately a
telegram from Leesburg, Va, on Monday
morning last, notifying Mr.. Lyddane of the
apprehension of man in that town supposed
to be the same one who broke into his store
Just one week SINCE Mr.. Lyddane responded
in person the next morning. Mr.. L. was
shown the articles of merchandise found in
the possession of the prisoner. He identified
his cost mark on box ofcartridges and box
of cigars; he also fonnd four pistols, the num-
Der taken from his store, and lot of missing
chewing tobacco. There is another incident
that points to the guilt of the prisoner: One
morning after his capture there was gentle
man leaving the Jail and the prisoner inquired
of the warden if that were the Sheriff or Mr..
Lyddane, the merchant at Rockville. The
next morning before Mayor Head he denied
making the inquiry and stated that he knew
nothing of Rockville or Mr.. Lyddane. The
meantime no doubt, reflection on this inquiry
taught the prisoner that his Acknowledged ac-
quaintance with this town and Mr.. -Ly ddane's
name would be additional evidence for his
conviction, and so lie made denial before the
authorities. Thus making the matter one of
doubt between himself and the warden, which
the prisoner has the benefit Of
The prisoner is charged with a burglary in
Leesburg, but the articles found in possession
OF the prisoner are doubtfully claimed by the
owner. Mr.. Lyddane and the authorities
concluded to attempt TO indict the prisoner
there first, but in case of failure TO dc so
he is to be delivered TO the authorities Of this
county where he will undou btedly be indicted.
The following article taken from the Lees
burg Wdshipgtonian of the 30th ult, is in re-
latiou to the capture Of the prisoner and the
escape of his companion, who it is supposed
also entered the store of Mr.. Il.
'On Friday morning last, about o'clock,
Mr.. Ewel Attwell, the vigilant night police
man of Leesburg, accomplished the arrest of
one of the robbers who several weeks ago
broke into and robbed Mr. L. Shiller's cloth
ing store of this town Of a considerable guam
tty of clothing. Two strangers, white men,
were noticed here the day before the robbery
of the store and were not seen again until a
few days ago, when the same parties made
their appearance on our streets. The police
mans attention was called to ihem-he then
constantly Swallowed them up 10 the time of
the arrest of one of the parties about O'Clock,
Friday morning. Al that time he approached
them GU Loudoun street and entered into
casual conversation with them, to ascertain
something of their Whereabouts, &c. They
said they intended to leave on the morning
train-he told them il was too soon for the
train aud requested them 10 90 with him 20
the May or's Office, where they would find a
warm FIRE and comfortable roum-they did not
feel inclined TO accept the invitation, and at
tempted to make their escape. He ordered
them 10 halt, but they moved off in rapid
run when he fred on them with shot gun
one was shot in .lhe leg and fell from the
wound leaving some blood in the street.-the
other made bis escape on the Point Of Rocks
road toward the river The wounded one was
taken to Jail. DR.. Winchester was called upon
TO examine his injuries, and found him rather
badly injured. lie gave his name as f. Fos-
Ter, and card was found upon him with 1927
Baltimore street written on il. He had with
him complete burglars oulft--a long steel
chissel, steel wedges for forcing open doors
steel bar, what they term Jimmie" flask
with powder in IT, and long delicate funnel
used TO pour powder into kcyholes and locks
aud fuses with which 10 ignite IT, and four
pistols which ii is supposed lie had s'olen.--
When shot he endeavured TO hide srnnl
pistol under he mud when he fell which was
afterwards found, He is doubtless an adept
in bis profession and was well prepared for
the execution of his purpose.
He was examined before Mayor Head on
Friday morning. Some articles Of the ready
made clothing from Mr.. Shller's store,
were found in his possession, and identified by
Mr. s., which NAV prove him to be one Of the
parties who robbed his store He WAS sent on 10
the Grand Jury at January term Of the court.
The prisoner is very reicent, will say hut lit
tie. Efforts are being made TO arrest his ac-
complete"