New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-18
ROBBIEG THEIR EMPLOYERS.
ARREST OF THREE DRY GOODS CLERKS.

ARREST OF THREE DRY GOODS CLERKS.
STEALING MONEY TO SPEND IN DANcE-HoUsEs-
THEFTs OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM
BROADWAY FIRM.
The appearance of fashily dressed young
man with an apparent profusiOn OF money who seemed
on intimate terms with set OF men who frequent the
broadway between Union Square aud the Grand
Central Hotel attracted the attention OF Captain Byrnes
OF the Fifteenth Precinct, about six months ago. aud
prompted him to set watch upon the mans movements
The Captain himself watched the young closely for
several weeks until he became satisfied that he the
companion OF OF doubtful character, and evl
IDENTIFY living far beyond moderate income.
Detectives seyin and DOlan detailed to the work
OF espionage and through their eXertiOns the following
facts wero learned: The young mans name was
Henry Phillips. He lived with his mother at No. 1877
West Eleventhst., and was employed cashier
in the dry goods house OF Wilson & Grleg,
No. ~ Broadway; Inquiry OF his employers
revealed ns Saay anu th Ii,tl S 'ho
was traced frequently to ne Buckinghnm Palace =
1cers became convinced that he was thief and ought
This Captain Byrnes determined to do and yesterday,
learning that Phillips intended going into the country,
nc went u the house West Elevenths and arrested
accused OF dishonesty Phillips confessed his guilt lie
said that he had been cashier for Wilson Greg since
William Hines the bOOkkeeper aud with Pearson Hen
Erickson, who had charge OF the cloak department.
day 1873, he declared that HenurlCksOn while
launching with him, said: "Phips may well
make some money together" Then his friend proceeded
10 explain his plan, which was, when he had sold bill
of goods not 10 send the check with the money to
Philips but to carry II himself when Phillips could
destroy the check, pocket the money, aud aterward
divide with his accomplish. This scheme. Phillips said,
was continued for long time, and In the next he
claims that HINES, the bOOkkecper, came To him and
suggeRted similar arrangement about the checks aud
money for the delivery wagons The second plan. he
serted had been successfully carried the deficit be-
ing made up the books by the raising OF old stock 10
market value whenever account OF stock taken
10 the house Hendrickson No 243 East Nine
teenth-st, and found him at dinner with his family.
When informed OF his arrest be admitted his guilt but
declined TO say anything about tho circumstances.
William Hines, the bOOkkeeper, was arrested at his
home No 2O3 East Thrdst His story of his dishonesty
Ia that about two years ago he discovered deficit Of
several hundred dollars in Philpss balance sheet.
Upon going TO Phillips about IT, the latter acknowledged
having used the money but said he would soon make II
good His mother also declared that IL Hines would
range matters the books she would that the de-
felt was supplied. Hines then adds that the money was
not forthcoming and consequently the deficit appears on
his books although he did not or handle the money.
The three were taken to the Jefferson Mar
ket Police Court yesterday afternoon, and were
remanded until to-day Mr.. Wilson OF the de-
frauded firm stated last night that Phillips had
been discharged four weeks for associatng with
men OF known dishonesty, but that nothing had ever
occurred TO arouse suspicion that he was thief In
regard the Others he said that they had always
Oyed the entire confidence OF the rm, and In fact had
had an excellent opportunity to pursue their thefts
detected exact stolen from the firm cannot be
estimated yet. 10 Is thought however, that 1t will
amount 10 several thousand dollars