Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-18
CHARGED WITH RoselNe FRIENDS
Young Emmons Arrested for Stealing
Clothing and Other Articles.

Mr.. r. r. Emmons, aged about 81 years,
was arrested in his room, at Evensen's. yes
terday afternoon on two warrants charging
him with stealing articles OF wearing ap-
parel and jewelry, as well as S2l:!o IN
money. from w. T. Whippey and L. 5. and
4 G. Diees. The two last named are
cousins OF the accused. The papers were
executed by Captain Angle, of the Second
Police District, Sergeant A. ii. Tomlinson,
and Officer Hall.
The first warrant accused young En-
mons of stealing from Mhippey on the
night of February 4th a silver watch and
chain, 81, and razor the second with
carrying away from the residence OF Miss
V. A. Laws, No. 103 east Main street, two
watches and chains and pocket-book
containing $17.75, belonging to the Diggs
brothers.
About 3 o'clock last night W. NJ. McCray,
who also boards at Mr. Evensen's. swore
out warrant charging the accused with
stealing an overcoat, crayat, handkerchief.
card case. pair of gloves. and two shares
of Chesapeake and Ohio Development
Company stock from him. All these srti-
cles except tho overcoat have been recov-
cred.
THE CAPTAIN CAUGHT HIS CUE.
Several days ago Mr.. Eyensen notified
Captain Angle that one OF his rooms had
been robbed of overcoats and other arti-
cles, and in speaking, OF the afair the pro.
nrietor of the resident mentioned tnat
Emmons then had access to that apart
ment. being friend of its occupants.
Two DAYS later the Diggs brothers re;
ported their losses TO the Captain and
stated that their cousin (the accused)
Silent with them on the night OF the az
far. The officer put on his thinking cap
and concluded that Emmons was the man
wanted. Sergeant Tomlinson was detail
ed to work up the case, and yesterday
brought about the result already given.
BUT LITTLE MORE THAN YOUTH.
The accused is very young with cleanly
shayen face, and is exceedingly cookbook
ing. He came to Richmond last Septem-
ber and soon obtained through the infiu-
ence of one of his cousins position IN the
establishment OF Q. w. Antrim Sons as
shipping clerk. which ne retained uhtn
the Ist of January. since then he has
been out of employment, but has, by his
affable manners and pleasant face. managed
TO secure the confidence Of those with
whom he became acquainted. In fact. II
is said, he was very much liked. and those
who were his friends are greatly surprised
at his alleged downfall.
The officers found among other articles
on the person of Emmons pocket-book
containing S4.35. and Policeman haii
states that he caught Emmons cutting up
some of the stolen goods with razor and
putting them in his pockets.
THE ovERcoATs AND WATCHES.
None of the watches and overcoats have
as vet been recovered, nor is it known
where they are. 1t was learned, however,
tina. the accused went to Washington Just
after the thefts were committed. and it IS
supposed by the Richmond officers that
Emmons is from syracuse. N. Y, and in
speaking to a DISPATCH man last night,
said that he had never before been under
arrest on such a charge, and that his name
had always been above reproach. He said
he felt sure he would be able to exonerate
himself.
Justice Crutchfeld was sent for last
night aud the preliminary hearing OF the
case postponed until the 27th in order that
all the witnesses may be on hand.