The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-04
HOW he WAS ARRESTED.
Last One Of the ThleVins Ten Caught in
The City Of Manchester.
OTHER HAPPENINGS OYER THE RIVER.
Little Scraps OF News Gathered Here and
There on the Far Side OF the James.
Itemicai F1otsam and Jotsnm.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
CORSrR Firth Avn pORTFR SrRFFrs

DcA Htdub lJitOhb auQ OLlItl IL W. lianiAOLt
of the Richmond police force. has been the
subject of much talk. and last evening
TINES reporter started out on news voyage
TO SEQ what he could learn of the matter.
First no called at No 20 Nineteenth street,
where the capture was made. Mrs Crump
who lives there is highly respected widow
lady. and seemed to regret very much that
such an occurrence should have happened IN
her house. When ask ed how long Rogers
had besn boarder with her she promptly re-
piled that he did not board there at all. Said
fhe had only seen him two OF three times. once
at her married daughter in the country. and
twice he had called at her home. SAID she
knew nothing Of the man. except that he was
an acquaintance Of Mr.. Albert Burton
who had taken him to see her married
living on tho Broad Rock road about
three miles from the city. That he called
at her house last Thursday about IL A.
NJ. and remained until =. NJ. Called again
Saturday afternoon and was shortly after
wards arrested. Mr. Burton was then looked
for and found, and when asked if he
knew Rogers said "Oh yes, have
known him for two years. said that
he at one time worked on Belle Isle. but had
been away from here some time, but returned
last May. That he tried to leave tie i'm
preston that he was detective and did no
funds. That his visits were almost ways IN
the day time and that he said lie had q room
| in Richmond. Saw him last Monday, Thurs
day and Saturday. and was surprised TO learn
Of his arrest rs he had always looked upon
him az q good sort # fellow and that he
| had taken him TO see Mrs. Cosby, who was
his neighbor when he lived in the coun-
try Rogers had engaged team
TO 60 to Mrs. Cosby's Sunday. but Sergeant
Brooks broke up his little pleasure trip. Di-
at,4rfo
home and thither the scribe, notyet satisfied.
took himself. Securing nice saddle horse
from friend he turned his head Chester
fedwasd Arriving at his destination
the reporter saw COSY little cottage
situated in pretty grove surrounded by an
orchard and vineyard. Alighting, he was IN
vited in. and when tod that the representa-
tive Of THE TINES was looking for news, Mrs.
Cosby. who is rather progressing looking
widow Of some thirty summers. kindly con
sented t. tell all she knew. She SAID that
Rogers came 10 her home with Mr..
Burton. She had seen him some half-dozen
times before. That he generally Travelled
about q good deal she Judged from ms con-
versation. and that she had not known Of
his doing any work, but no left her under the
impression that he was a detective.
That she came TO Manchester, rs
was her custom on Saturdays, and
went 10 her mothers and while there
he called 10 see her, which was in the after
noon. She had been there about an hour
when the officers came and took him IN. The
man hsd never told her anything of his past
history. On his way back your reporter was
shown q note written Yesterday on
dirty piece Of paper by Rogers while
in the Jail. II was folded, and on
tho back was written Miss -- A. Burton
please give to her. Don't be uneasy, will be
out soon" On the inside was. Miss - /
am bound over for ten days before my trial,
fla nOliCa have nlpQ-p IrlnN
some tobacco and matches" Not capital
letter or period figured IN this characteristic
note IL ia noteworthy that Rogers
was seen here Monday. and no more I'll
Thursday, and that five others Ot tins sup
posed to-be gang OF burglars was arrested here
Wednesday, and Rogers vas seen the next
day.
There was a very largo attendance upon the
service at the Bainbridge-street Baptist
church SUNDAY morning. Rev. Mr.. Thorn
hill. the pastor. was IN ms pulpit and 9p-
peared very much refreshed aud improved by
his recent trip 20 Cumberland county. where
he had been attending the meeting Of the
James River Baptist Association.
The pastor selected as his text the DIST and
ODD verses Of the lst chapter Of Second CORN
thians. Now he which establsheth us with
yOu III Christ, and hath Amounted us, Is God:
who hath also sealed us and given the
earnest OF the spirit in our hearts"
The sermon was most excellent one and
seemed deeply to impress the large congrega-
ton. After tho service q collection was taken
for the Ministers Relief Fund and the Sun
day School and Bible Board. Rev. A. +.
Hardy preached at night.
An exceedingly pleasant programme has
been arranged for the celebration Of the
twenty first anniversary OF Stuart Lodge l.
O. .. f., which takes place to-day at Forest
Hill park In the event Of inclement weather
the celebration will take place at
Odd Fellows Hall. There viii be
vocal and instrumental music bv Captain
Frank Cunningham, Douglass Leftwich and
others Speaking by Past Grand Representa-
tive J. b. Blanks of Petersburg. and Major
A. Il. Courtney. of Richmond, and humorous
selections by Henry Francisco. An exceed
lngly pleasant time Is anticipated.
The Perry-street electric car line tried to
run few cars Sunday with power furnished
by the Traylor Electric Power Company OF
Richmond. Two cars were running IN the
morning and one IN the afternoon. Yes
terday no cars were on at all, and
those who desired to go 10 Richmond
had TO use the hOrse-cars or walk. One Of
the burned arIratures has been sent 20 BaltI-
more for wrapping and new ono ordered
from New York. and until the arrival Of one
OF these the old but certain mule movement
will meet with much patronage.
Mayor Attksson had a full court to-day.
but disposed Of il in short order. Two small
negro boys were fined $3.50 each for taking
waternelons without permission. A lot Of
negroes OF both sexes were up for keeping
disorderly house on Holly street Thsy
were admonished aud dism ssed. Five negro
boys. tramps from Wilmington. n c.. were
put on bread and water for 1wenty-four hours,
when they will have to leave town.
Late yesterday afternoon while James F.
Bradley Esq, and friend were driving
through Forest Hill Park tho tame bear broke
loose and made dash for liberty. freedom
and the WOO Is Of Chesterfield. PARK Keeper
Swift captured and returned him 10 his quar-
ters. 1t took Mr. Swift several hours 70 cool
OF, and will take him as many days TO fix up
broken plants.
The name Of Miss Eva Harrison was left
out OF the list II teachers for the ensuing ses-
sion Of the public schools. Miss Harrison
was one OF tire re elected teachers. having
taught last session. and has been assigned 10
School No. for the coming term
Deacon w. r. Pitt will conduct the service
AT the regular "Wednesday night prayer meet
ing this week IL the Bainbriige-street Baptist
church The pastor is in attendance upon
the Middle District Association, which con
venes to-day with Red Lane church. III Pow
hatan county.
Mr. II. Rud, Of North Carolina. a popular
attache OF the Richmond and Petersburg rail
road. living in this city. has SO far recovered
from q recent attack OF malarial fever rs 10 DO
out and will enter upon the discharge OF his
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