Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-17
THE oA,so ARRESTED.

night Thursday night served - signal for
concert action By the city police. The
story which it brings to light is . long one
but its worth to the citizens of the city
makes It one of rare interest.
For some time the city police have been
laying plans to catch gang of thieves
quar.cred in this city. Every member of
the party was known but to catch them
was the difficult task that confronted the
force.
The services of the detective who is called
Sam McIntire-for that is not his name
were secured by the police and he stood in
with the burgulars, ready and willing Of
course, to assist in accomplishing any rob-
berry that might be suggested. He kept tho
brass button boys posted on the latest news.
but did not manufacture plans. He acted
according to directions given by the crowd.
About three weeks ago. well concocted
plan was agreed upon to rob the Arlington
hotel. James Moore, member of the party,
was stopping at that place and be at 2
O'Clock in the morning was instructed
to open the front door which would
give the other boys chance
to enter. They were their to
go through every room in the house and
appropriate to their own use everything of
value that could handily be carried awsy.
The police were notified by the detective
Of the scheme and it was decided to give
them warm greeting. They stationed
themselves and waited the arrival of the
gang. At the appointed hour Moore at
tempted TO open the front door la agree
ment. He was not able to do it, however,
but opened another one and slipped around
looking for his comrades. They for some
cause did dot appear upon the scene and he
finally returned TO bed after fixing the door
as lie had found it. This was quite
disagreeable to the policemen as they were
almost confident of making the capture that
night. They, however, did not become dis
couraged but kept up careful watch.
The next scheme decided upon by the
gang was to rob the Grove house. The
time was set last Thursday night. The de-
tective informed the police and they made
their arrangements accordingly.
The gang had decided to mee. in the
alley back of the city stables at 1880 o'clock.
Each member was instructed to come alone
to that spot. The detective told the police
Thursday that he believed he WAS
suspected as being an informant lie
feared that they had determined upon that
secluded place of meeting for the purpose
of disposing of him in short hand style.
Officer Jap Marlatt assured him that he
would be located near the spot and if they
attempted TO dispose of him in quiet way
he would interfere He had placed his men
SO it would be impossible for them to make
their escapeif be was compelled to make his
appearance. With this assurance the de-
tective armed himself and promised to
make the overtures. Officer Jap
acted according to agreement.
He had his men located be-
fore the appointed time. The detective
thought 10 go early, and started before the
keystone hour. On reaching near the cor
ner of William and Market streets George
linn. one of the party who was stationed
Just across the fence from the walk, arose
and placing his hand, in which he held
revolver, on the fence told him with an oath
that he had given the plot away and now he
would shoot him. Sam, however, was equal
to the occasion, and before linn had gone
far with his remarks responded with shot
aimed at him. The ball did
not hit its intended mark, but
is to/ seen in post. This took Zinn by
surprise and he threw down his revolver and
run along the fence. Sam sent two more
balls after him but they too were taken in
by the fence. This brough. the alarm and
the policeman responded. linn started
down the alley and Tom Mcnamara
opened his arms and received him. He was
delivered over to Clark who escorted him to
the county jail. Tom, Jap and Frank Bra
sier then started for the Arlington hotel.
where they expected to find John Curry.
od wing oOhh was SbJDS 49,
and looked as though he was not the fellow
bat some one else. He WAS decided to be
the fellow wanted, however, and was ar
rested. He was left in charge Of Tom
while Frank aid Jap explored james Moore's
room. Knocking at the door, n woman
responded, end let them in very reluctantly.
They asked her TO open Moore's trunk
which she q. {. In it were found COM
plete outfit of burglars tools. Everything
necessary for opening iron safes and carry
ing on business in their line were found.
The woman said John Curry had brought.
the tools there and put them 10 Moore's
trunk. When the room was thoroughly
searched Frank took charge of Curry, and
Jap and Tom started for the Red Light.
They found in Kate Thompson's room Jim
Thompson, one of the parry. When he
was arrested he asked if it WAS for shat
horse stealing" They told him he would
learn later, and started for tbs cslaboose.
James Moore at a late hour was spotted
on tho street and was cared for in a like
manner.
Yesterday morning the woman staying in
Curry's room was arrested, and later Kate
Thompson also received call from the
police.
The whole outfit now is lodged behind
he bars in the county Jail. They will be
given trial today.
1t is thought, however. that one of the
number is still at large. The police have an
we out for him, but it is feared that he will
aot be found.
This party is thought to be the gang that |
Tisi,ed the City hotel some time ago, and
authors of most of the HOUSEKEEPING re-
corded lately in the city.
Many were heard to commend the police |
iorce yesterday for their success. The labor
hey performed and the skill displayed |
eemed in the minds Of all to be worthy the |
hanks and compliments of every citizen in
he city. The fact that they finally succeed
ID in protecting the city from such gang |
s enough 10 reflect lasting credit upon each |