The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-12
STOLE FROM THE SAILORS.
Policeman John Hall Arrests Vessel
Depredator.

4 clever piece of detective work was con-
sumated last night by that efficient police
man. Mr.. John Hall. The end OF his work
was the arrest of Richard Hawkins. alias
George, who for the past two weeks mas
been the object Of much denunciauon NJ lhe
hands Of the sailors who populate the docks.
Hawkins is a colOred individual about six
feet tall, black as spadaS, athletic buud,
clean shaved. and halls from North CARROLL
ma. Over two weeks ago he began what
turned out 10 be a very systematic steal.
The vessels living in the docks were his
prev. and il is alleged he has stolen some
thing from every one that has cast anchor
here lately.
Thursday night, the 81, while the \. r.
Crockett, Captain Thorndyke, was lying on
the north side Of the dock, some one entered
the cabin and hold and depleted the ward
robes of the jolly tars. Trousers, suspend
ers. shoes, and shirts shared the same fate,
and downtown clothing merchants the next
day were happy. Last Thursday night an
other visitation was made. Captain Thorn
dixie had sought TO ''the seclusion which the
cabin grants" and was w0Oing Nor
phelIs wien a match was struck
| The lighted stick was Immediately
held over his face, and he saw the unwei
come yisage of darkey. The Captain I'M
medistely jumped on his intruder, ana Q
scuflle ensued. No code Of rules were Gu
served. and the fight was a determined ont
from start TO finish. The darkey, however
succeeded in getting away, and carried q
suit Of the captains best sunday clothes
with him.
ON the previous occasion the darkey stolt
a double-faced gold watch. This he sent T.
stern's pawnbroker shop Saturday night 10y
a white boy TO have il pawned. Mr. stern
told the boy that he had received notice ina
the watch had been stolen. and could moi
pawn it. Hawkins standing outside LEFT the
building and was pursued 10y an oihcer
The crowd about the place, however, ln
peded lOcOmOtiOn, and Hawkins escaped.
Captain Foster Of the Annie NJ. Ailfn
has also suffered by the depredatiOns 0is0mC
one. Clothing has been the chief thing
but enough to stock a second-class store ha'
been.taken from the Allen. Ii seems tina
Hawkins lived at 81 Byrd stree
during the day, spent the ear.A
part Of toe night trOlickiug and stoi'
The sailors clothes when they were wrapped
in slumber. During the day Hawkins wa
something OF a dude. lie never passed
day that he did not don three suits o
clothes. and several days this week iJu
suits have been his ratio. Al his house
great deal Of the stolen property was recoy
cred last night by Officer Hall -Four o
i've suits Of clothes, two pair Of shoes
towels. valise and other appurtenance
were found. and the watch Of Captain
Thondyke was also taken from him
Both the latter and Captain Foster ideni
lied some of the clothing as belonging 4
their ships. and Captain Thorndyke. at th
First station Last night identified llawkin
as the man with whom he had the tussi
Thursday night.
\ portion Of the stolen goods yet renal
unidentified. but Will evidently be at ia
Police Count today. All the sailors AM
shippers Will be on hand, and "A preliminai.
+ examination at court viii be gone into.