Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-24
HIGHWAY ROsBERIES.
A Poor Swiss migrants Pockets
0verAauled BY Three RufdanS,
Who Secure About 500.
The Sad Experience Of q Man
who TeOk In Two Compnn-
ions for q Ride In . skin.

The wrong side ofhumanity occasionally
appears on the surface Of every day lie
in It's most despicable light, and forcibly
recalls the old theory that one half the
world knows nothing Of how the otherhalf
lives.
Victor Walker is an honest, hard work
ing Swiss. who emigrated, with his wife,
child and sister. 10 this country several
years ago. OF late he has been doing
general work in Arkansaw, but decided
10 move 70 New Orleans Accordingly.
he gathered together his little savings and,
after buying two full and one half tickets
for New Orleans via the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad, he had between ninety
and one hundred dollars left. He came
over on the Little Rock road. and
rs the train was approaching the depot
last evening he was getting his luggage
| together, when he was iostled by three
unknown men who crowded him against
the railing Of seat, and before he had
time TO realize what was g0ing on they
had gone through his pockets and robbed
him Of all his money except As cents.
The poor swiss Is unable 10 speak a word
Of English and hence was unable to make
known the affair upon reaching the depot
where he and his family slept all night.
This morning he managed to find a fellow
countryman who took him to police hesd-
quarters, where the whole story was
brought TO light.
As far as Mr.. Walker can remember he
had one ten and two five dollar gold
pieces, in pins, two twenty and one Ave
dollar in paper, two silver half-dollars az d
some Swiss money, besides several relies
in the shape OF old coins, etc. The police
at once set 10 work to endeavor TO dis
cover the perpetrators Of the oontemptible
outrage, but the task is almost similar to
hunting for needle in hay stack, in the
present crowded condition of the CITY.
Chief Davis furnished the family with
board, and will endeavor to procure a pass
for them to their destination. lisa
case which appeals strongly TO The
sympathy and charity Of me public and
they will doubtless not be slow to respond
literally. One Of the thieves wore dark
clothes, derby hat whiskers, and was of
medium size.
STRANGERS To GRATITUDE.
The tale told above is supplemented by
still greater act Of meanness, ingratitude
and crime. Charles Embring, an intelli-
gent and well appearing German, about
~ years AZ age entered police headquar-
tiers this forenoon ard exhibited both
wrists, which we're SCARED as if by pair
Of tight bracelets. The manner in which
Mr., Embring received the scars is made
manifest by the following; On the
l4th of the present month Mr.,
Embring, a cook and baker,
started in skiif from point 25 miles
below st. Louis, his destination being New
Orleans. He was provided with a sail, fish
ing tackel, a tent, cooking utensils and
provisions. At night he would camp ON
the banks of the Mississippi and CONTINUE
ing his journey during the day time. Last
Saturday he disembarked at Hickman to
purchase supplies, and was aeoosted by
two unknown white men, who requested
him to allow them to ride with him as fir
as Memphis, they offering TO provide pro-
visions. The generousGerman consented,
and the trio embarked for this city. Sun
day night they camped about 40 miles
above Plum Point and went TO sleep
Between one and two oclo k Embring
got up. TO replenish the fire,
after viii h he again retired. He had
probably been asleep onlya short time
when he was awakened by the tent being
pulled down violently upon him, and not
finding his companions by his side was
greatly surprised, until he felt their hands
pressing the canvas down upon him.
which caused him TO think they we've
joking. He inquired what they wanted.
and they replied: "YOur money" AL
once the true situation dawned upon him.
but before he could do any thing his as
sailants had bound him hand and foot,
after which they rihed his pockets Of
every cent he had consisting of S2l.
thirteen in silver and eight in paper En-
bring begged them to release him, and not
leave him there in the woods remote from
habitation, but the wretches were afraid to
cope with even one man, and jeering at
HIM, put everything he had in the skiff
and moved away. All night long the
poor fellow worked at the cords that
bound his wrists with his teeth, and by
daylight had unbound his hands. The
rope around his ankles was speedily re-
moved, and he journeyed along until he
reached farm house, where food was
given him. Subsequently, hesecured free
passage on the steamer City Of Vicksburg
to this port.
One Of the men who did the work
called himself Frank, and is described as
dark complexioued, heavy set man,
about q years ofage he had dark nous
tache and chin whiskers Just starting,
wore a short blue coat, small felt That; he
had small eyes, the right one being some
what sore.
George" the other man, is described
as tall, broad-shouldered man, and is
about the same age as his fellow-thief
He had small mOustache, prominent
nose and squinty eyes that would not
look one square in the face. He was at
tired in gray jeans pants and brewn
coat.