Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-14
FOUR GAY BURGLAR S.
They Are Tried Today in the Police
Court and Held.
The Men Who Are Believed to BE the Perv
petrators of Many Recent Robberies-
One Turns Informer.

The gang Of alleged burglars captured by the
detectives and Policeman Horne, as heretofore
published in TIE STAR, appeared in the Police
Court today on charges Of burglary.
The names Of the prisoners were given 40
John Stewart, James II. Rudd, alias "ootton"
Rudd, barber; Charles Gypprecht alias "see-
bright, "and Randall F. McGilvary. TIE two FIRST
mentioned prisoners are washingtonians, while
McGilvary is said to be from Atlanta Stewart
is well known in police circles, having been ar
rested many times for var1cus offenses. Rudd's
matrimonial troubles introduced him into po-
lice circles. Zypprecht, although young in
wears, has figured in police affairs sew
ersi times and McGilvary comes here % .
stranger.
Another Young man nsmed Eugene Smart
was also arrested. He was q stranger 10 the
police, and this was perhaps his first appear
ance as burglar. When arrested he declared
that he knew nothing Of the burelsries
for which he had been arrested. Bnt the detec-
tives talked with him awhile and then he
not only made full confession, but assisted
the ofic ers in the recovery OF Q portion Of the
stolen property. In addition to this he told Of
the meetings and movements Of the
five men, and told something Of the where
abouts Of McGilvary, the last man
arrested He was arrested in Baltimore where
be was found by Detective Weldon and oficer
with them.
MGILvARY INFORMS.
McGilvary appeared in Judge Miiler's court
today in the role of ''informer' or as sn accom-
plice. He told the Judge that ne was a molder
and the last place he worked was in Altoona.
He had also worked in New York, but never a
| prison.
A witness went on the stand and told Judge
Miller how he met the prisoners st 9th street
and Pennsylvauia avenue and went
with them 20 rob the saloon Of J. III.
Shelton in East Washington. On their way
to the saloon they stopped at . jewelry store
on ~ street, but a dog caught Stewart by the
| trousers and frightened them on They then
went to Shelton's and took cigars, money and
whisky.
TIE LEVY ROBBERY.
The Levy robbery also charged against
them. The store, which is on Az street, was
robbed of cart load Of clothing and . guam
| tity Of jewelry, q large part Of which was dis
| posed Of in Bladensburg, where ex-Shertd Dar-
| nall arrested Stewart
| The proprietor Of the store whose place was
robbed identified some of the clothing voi by
Stewart and Gyppreeht as having been tzaen
from his place.
Ex-Sherif DsrnaIl told OF having seen some
ton was attracted to them by hearing Rudd say
| he had sold his jewelry.
Two residents Of Prince Georges county who
made purchases Of clothing and iewelry were
| put on the stand as witnesses.
Lawyer Campbell Darlington appeared fof
| the prisoners and said he would reserve his do
Tense Tor the upper court.
HELD AND sENrExcEp.
Judge Miller held the prisoners on two
charges Of burglary, and they were committed
| TO jail in default of ei ,0oo bail each.
Stewart was eiven o three month"; sentence
on Q charge Of larceny.