The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-16
ARRESTED ON THE STAGE
WAS IN YOUNG TOWARDS PART
TO BE MADE A PRISONE7.

ence-Howard Was Formerly a
Csnvasser and He is Accused of
Robblng His employers.
From the Neio York HerGld.
sat last have found you; come with
me-"
II WAS on the stage of Huber's Palace
1gusaum in East Fourteenth street last Sat-
urday night Harry c. Howard and May
Bell were at the end of their short sketch.
Attired in the loudeSt of many hued
.lothiug Howard was representing young
husband who had returned home intoxi-
Gated and was quarreiing with bis wife,
The scene ended by a detective arresting
the Young man on a charge of passing a
forged check during one of his debauches.
Thedetective dragged his prisoner off the
stage. the audience howled with delight and
the curtain fell.
at went pretty well. didn't itY' COM
,nented Howard as he passed off The stage.
Then. looking at the detective, who still
held him by the arm. he calculated:
Hello, new 'supe. You did quite well, ,
considering it was your first appearance.
ayes. it was my debut" responded the
detective, and flatter myself that gave
very lifelike impersonatIon of a detective.
But that's not surprising, considering it is
nv business. And now, Howard, arrest
YOU in earnest and not for the edidcation of
an audience You are wanted for swindling
your former employer"
Notwithstanding the thick grease paint
the actors face paled.
"l will 90 with you as soon as l have
changed my clothing" he said. land the
detective accompanied him to the dressing
room.
Half an hour later Howard and the de-
tective were upon a north-bound LII train
on the way to Harlem. In the excitement
Howard had forgotten to wash the paint
from his face, and his appearance aroused
some comment.
THE swINDLER'S CAREER.
Howard is 90 years old, and has been
stopping at No. 81 West Twenty fourth
street with May Bell, where they we're
known as Mr. and Mrs. Howard. He is
tall and slim, good looking and possesses ex-
cellent conversational powers. He is well
educated, being the son OF a wealthy re-
tired merchant Of Burlington, Vt.
When 20 years old Howard married a
young girl in Vermont. After a baby had
been born to them he neglected his wife,
and after four years she obtained divorce.
From his father Howard obtained regu-
lar remittances, but he found they were in
sufficient to maintain him in his extrava-
CANT mode Of life, and it is said he then
swindled his father out Of various sums,
ranging from 500 to $1,000.
At last patience ceased to be virtue, and
three years ago the outraged father dis
owned his son. Even now, however, with
state prison staring him in the face, the
young man is confident that his father will
come to his assistance and help him out of
his difficulty
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Maryland and obtained employment as a
canvasser. He was arrested in Baltimore
for misdemeanor, and fine Of $50 was
imposed upon him. Being without money,
be was sent to prison. There his converse
tional powers won for him the good graces
of the keeper, who allowed him many lib
critics that the other prisoners did not enjoy.
After serving three or four days Howard
escaped.
It was two years ago that be came to this
city with young woman whom he had met
in Michigan and married. They took up
their residence in Harlem, where the young
woman is still living.
After year Howard became acquainted
with H. E. Robinson. a wealthy Californian,
who came to this city and Incorporated the
Capsal Blueing Company. He ingratiated
himself with Robinson, who made him sec
Rotary of the company. He was afterward
sent west and through the south to drum up
trade. His salary was $50 a week and all
his expenses were paid. Goods were for
warded TO him on his demand, and he made
all collections.
KEPT THE FIRMS MONEY.
He has made great record the first six
months and sent the company a large
amount Of business He had bsen writing
TO his wife constantly and to the firm tell
ing them how nicely he was getting along.
But be suddenly stopped corresponding
with bis wife. She feared something was
wrong and informed Mr.. Robinson. This
was last spring, and Mr.. Robinson in
Short time found that his books were be-
ginning to show heavy shortages In
towards account. He wrote to Howard
when the latter was in Philadelphia and
asked him to send on an inventory, but no
answer was received.
An investigation proved that Howard
mad collected about $1,000 in the firms
name, which he had not RENTED. Mr..
Robinson telegraphed all over the country
Tor him and sent special detectives TO hunt
Tor him, but all to no avail. About two
months ago Mr.. Robinson saw Capt KILL
lea, OF the Manhattanville police station,
6nu the Gaze was given to Detective 2. F.
Gargan.
The detective found his quest very diff
cult. After travelling about for some time
ne located him in this city. and then learned
that he was living with Mag Bell, a variety
actress whom he met in Binghamton, this
state. lt is believed that upon her he
squandered the stolen money. They had
good time while the cash lasted. When it
was gone May taught Howard her business
and together they learned a sketch. They
made their first appearance in Huber's
FaIace Museum on Sept. and were to play
until next week. They were paid S25 each.
r, Aney were upon the stage when Detective
Gargan visited the place on Saturday night.
Inc detective made known his identity and
was ushered behind the stage by J. Ander-
son, the business manager.
want that man." said Gargan, pointing
People whom you want are not wanted
here" was the reply.
w nen can have him" asked Gargan.
NOW" said Mr.. Anderson.
IL was at that point arranged that one of
the stage hands should impersonate a de-
Uective and arrest the actor as the denoue-
ment OF the act. Gargan took this part.
he walked out before the footlights with
nrm tread, touched Howard on the shouI-
der and said:
me.n J0u' O0ine WIN
HE CoNFESsEs.
4, hen Howard and the detective reached
we ponce station, MIR. Robinson was sum-
Liloneo. he made the complaint of grand
NJ ratcehy IN the first degree against Howard.
tL ue prisoner denied that he was married to
S 9s Rlri In Harlem, but Mr.. Robinson knew
Euerent and berated him for tho assertion.
x howard admitted kaanipcr tho $4,000, -.