New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
THIEVES ROLLING IN LUXURY
p AN RLEGANT HOUSE IN BRooKLYN.

arragned yesterday and remanded for examination
tomorrow. They resided in elegant house in the
suburbs of Brooklyn, and lived in somewhat
extraysgant manner. Irving. in addition 10 bis
record thief accused himself several years ago,
OF the murder of Mr.. Nathan.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE ARREST.
THE THIEyEs AERAIGSED-THEIR IDRSTHIcATIoS
BY THR DETEcTivEs-THR ELEGANT HOUSE IN
WHICH THEY Observation-Disclosures IN THE
FORMER LIVES or IRvING AND PORTER.
The four burglars, William Porter John
Irving, Thomas Draper and "John Doe" who were
sklfuy captured by the police Of the Ninth subPre
elnct. Brooklyn, Sunday morning, now In the Ray
mOhd Street Ja in that CITY, The Is considered
have been remarkably well managed, and the police
graduate themselves upon their suecess in capturing
four three Of whom at least notorious theves
The house in which they were captured Is No. 1852
PetehenAye II has been regarded with suspicion for
time nom the fact that Porter and Irving who
known to the police, had been in its vicinity
frequently. II was also known that there were several
women IN the house. Detective Murphy saw Porter and
Irving buying sedge-hsmmer Saturday noon, in Broad
way Brooklyn. He followed them after the purchase
completed, but lost sight Of them In the crowd.
Later In the day. Acting Captain Dunn aghting from
Reidave. at JeGersOn-st, the two men 20 into
the house mentioned. He at once directed Detective
Murphy to watch the house. Murphy aid So and the
suit the capture OF the four burglars with 5000
in money, the drawer OF safe, checks, as
well valuable pieces OF silk iewelry etc. The money,
the safe drawer aud the checks Identified az hay
been taken from the safe IN the store Of Martin bert
4 Son, No. 1913 Graham-ave., which had been broken
open during the night and robbed. The four men were
locked up, and women found In the house, POrters
wife, Irylngs sister, and servantNrl, we're placed
under police surveillance.
The prisoners we're arTaigned yesterday morning be-
fore Justice Senior, who remanded them for examine
ton until Mrs. Porter discharged. as
also the servantgiri Inspector Waddy ordered
the latter to be rearrosted as wished her 20 be de-
tanned witness The four then taken 70 the
Police Central Office, and conducted before Acting SUI
perIntendent Waddy. There they visited by Rob
ert Pnkerton and Detectives Gerlchten aGd Darcy,
Of thus city They ali confirmed the previous idenIihca-
ton Of Irving and Porter but the other two not
recognized. They presented striking contrast 10
Irving and Porter. who were neatly dressed and
had the bearing Of gentlemen Their companions,
however, rough IN appearance and clothing.
One was tail. with black hair and whiskers,
while the others hair and beard red At length
Mr. Plnkertou partially recognized the mau with Uiack
hair, who had given the OF John Wilson, Tow"
alas "shang" Draper, VINO was Implicated in the
Northampton Bank robbery, aud for whom he held
FequlsitiOn from the Governor Of Massachusetts. When
Detective Michael Powers, Of Brooklyn, came I'm, he
positively Identified shang" Draper who received this
from his lauk appearance as the chief 81 gangof
lions 10 the Egth ward. in this city, ten years
Mr. Powers. who was then patFomaD arrested Draper
several times and compelled % beat him
the head severely on ths account Draper preferred
charges against him 20 the Police Commissioners, but
tie charges not pressed Although he mad not seen
him for eight years Powers az recognized Draper
The prisoners were afterward taken 20 photograph
establishment TO have their pictures taken for the
rogues' gallery. They all declared that they would not
submit TO this but finally oil yielded without making
violent resistance, except Draper who positively re-
fused 10 ST. kicked the instrument over and acted 10
such bosteroBs manner that the officers in charge Of
hm were compelled 20 take him away. The
police IN this city and Brooklyn have en-
deavored several times 70 secure pictures Of
Irving and Porter, but never succeeded until yes
terday The four prisoners were then hsndeHffed IN
couples and marched 10 the JAN In charge Of half dozen
officers and detectives. The administered man has not
been identified He refused 10 give his name when
arrested aud was put down a. John Doe IN reply
90 all questions o said that be did not wish 70 make any
statement Whatever. He gave no information that
would tend 10 establish his identity To Acting super
Inendent Waddy he said that he would far rather be
shot than 20 his relatives learn that he had been
arrested for burglary. He earnestly protested thar he
was innocent IN Justice semePs Court he said that
his name was John Wilbur. Nj Pinkorton thinks he ID
James Miles, OF Chicago.
The evidence that the prisoners were implicated I'm
tho Graham-ave. robbery is believed TO be ample TO
conyc thcm and the police are also confident OF being
able 10 prove that they implicated in several other
extensive roOberiea that have occurred In Brooklyn
Among them Is the robbery OF silks valued at $4,000
and 81 500 10 money from Battermans store at Broad
way and Ewrnst, on June 8. portion OF The slk
the Pa house has been almost positively
identified BY MT. BattermaD II was also thought that
ewelry fOand In Che house might BE- portion OF that
stolen two years from Gunthers store on Fuon-si
Int tt could uot idrntned. These men are also be
leyed 10 have committed the recent burglaries In
Iew.s and In Porter Thorburn's dry goods stores.
Among the other property found in the burglars
bouse was heavy combination safe lock. Where 10 was
procured has net been asoertnnod but IL IL believed
that the obtained IL by some mean4 fair or foul IN
order 20 study the construction OF such locks ana TO DIS
cover II possible, their weak points Where the heavy
bolts which hold the lock together pass through, the
o mint had been scratched TO reveal the brass
underneath. Mr. waddy said that the meR regretted
vary much that this lock should fail into the hands OF
the police II lay upon his table as the prisoners passed
out on their way to the jail. and Irving turned and
looked long and fondy at the lock- with WINCH ne hao
evidently had close acquaintance.
THe THIEVES ELEGANT RESIDENCE.
TRmuSE reporter Yesterday visited the house where
the thieves were captured situated 10 the suburbs
OF tho city, on tho line dividing the Eastern and Western
Dstricts Of Brooklyn The building Is largo three
story wOOden structure which was 0plt several years
Eko y retired Ine rchnnt named Wade, for summer
redsnce IL erected In the centre OF square block
a. ground 200 feet dimensions, Inc house is lfIaiy
snrrounde by shrbbeTy aud flowers one portion OF be
lawn il laid out ~ eroquet.ground 5umnef-h9nses
are but anon the grounds and many Towering plants
ana trees are IN fun bloom. Back OF the promises vs.
large orehard containing apple and peach trees. The
oupds are remarkably well kept the occupants Of tue
honse II IL stated engagug man Tor TINS specal Pun
nose During Yesterday and last night the house was
hi charge OF squad of policemon the VIE 81 Porter
Iines slater aud the sbryun tr after returning homo
tr,rr ccurt were not permitted 10 leave The house
he Of te thevrs residence Is IN full aeplng
with tue outside Tne building contains ten rooms Only
ons M which Is not furnished On entering the visitor
A impressed by the numerous safeguards Large IN -
10 hrasa bulta are attached IN all the doors, while
the windows arc fastened with heaYI steel
locks. with exception every room 20 tDe
ho,,s. "a elegantly furnished; 90 the KIT chen
tho a,ora