The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-30
ImpOrfant Arrest.
CAPTURE OF THE SUPPOSED CHALKLEY ROB-
nrn-pFcnYERY nE STOLEN PLINDER.

CAPTURE OF THE SUPPOSED CHARLEY ROB-
BER-RECOvERY OF STOLEN PLUMBER.
Policeman John W. Hall reached the
city Yesterday afternoon, having in custody
william Perkins alias John Henry Will
lioms alias Charles Addington, one OF the
most expert colorcd thieves known i'll the
criminal annals OF Richmond.
Two wears ago Perkins and his "pal,"
Rernard Briggs, were discovered by To-
iIceman Hall 0hen sergeant OF police III
one Of the numerous y-strect-stOre rob
herieS that occurred about that time. The
n,rties were pursued from the corner OF
Fightb and Cary streets to near the Iehl-
tentiarv bottom. where the officer succeeded
in capturing Briggs, but Perkins escaped.
Rrioes was convicted and sent to the pehl-
tcntiary. Since that time Perkins has
cluded capture, although he has Deeh sew
eral times in Richmond.
Policeman Hall had reasons to suspect
him of completely in the recent robbery OF T..
NJ. ChalkIey, OH Cary street, OF some Sl'oVV
in currency and check. and at once went 10
work on him. He was in Richmond at the
time Of the arrest OF Kate Matthews (coi-
ored) on the charge OF being party 10 Tue
above robbery. Kate Matthews Is known
| in police circles a. the sweetheart ana pro-
bohlc PARTNER in guilt Of this man OF many
aliases. The woman was acquitted ioI
want Of evidence. but Perkins, seeming
danger. left for the direction OF L!hch-
burg. Policeman Hall gave information 10
the authorities in that city, ana nc was ar
rested last Saturday. Intelligence Oh .ile
arrest was at once telegraphed to THIS cit!'
and Policeman Hall Dispatched " '"o
:. IIill City" for the fugitive.
ON his person or in his possession were were
found q considerable sum OF money, SILVER
spoons, forks, pencil-cases, ana other ~ u =
cies OF iewelry and lady's goa Walc,i
hook the property Of Mr.. Chalkley, lost al
tho time of his robbery, were also found.
The prisoner had fine Saratoga trunk anu
Gr.t-class outfit, and has been travelling
ortonsivelv. Of late. Since his escape ten
years AGO he has been all over the South
Inu tt,o-s hecn nj all times and in all places
, '.'a,.dd IN his ,Isual ayocation. The arres
% 80 dangerous and notorious character
l. a matter Of congratulation, and Oihcel
III - oil concerned are entitled TO 1ul
share Of credit. III .ol.o ,,laca ,bi
morning at the Police Court.
Honest COLORED MAN.-Day before yes
torday Mr.. Andrew j. Moseley, who re
, IL in the county OF Iienrico, near tn
city. and is connected with the Nrgini
/ Nurseries. came into the city ana purciase'
5 . ~ horse 81 MIR. Odenheimer, livery stable
man. Mr.. Moseley paid cash ior men tue nors; :;
Q nnd then set out for home. Upon hl
a rnaching % his residence he ascertained tha
hn e'I haJ lost or mislaid his pocket-bool
Containing twenty-iour dollars me In currency ,;;
e Yesterday morning be came lnlo tne CIT
and made his way TO Odenheiher staole
10 As AS soon as he reached the place colore
how M emnIoved there came up to him an
inquired ii Mr. Moseley had .@d,opS losi pGcke ,t
es hook. He described ana prouuce9 VI VI
st booS with all the money intact, ana NJ
e. Ioai W"oe,ev NJ i, token OF his appreciation
as the honest deed, prevailed upon the coiore
'g man to accept handsome reward
or m Rprpr.r FOR THE SIcK.-An interestlr
OF ceremony will take place al tle he,reat Il
" the Sick on Thursday, August 3lst, al
re O'Clock p. NJ. The c0rneilsaonea ',"a y, ~ y
n new building, which will be loe,.ed u, az, ~
H. 3O7 north Twelfth street VIII pd ia'a
Ir. fSi tb;s H time with the usual appropriate az
lie, impressive formalites. hish,nonu nau,d LSu =;
let No. 10. Ancient Free and Accep1ed N
he sons. and the two comnianderies VI nsnigl
[r. Tan,niar ,,,,,I have charge oil the lorna