The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-10
cIGAEnrrns N.Y. BH rHE cAUsE.
Young Johnston Thinks 1hey are to
Blame for His Being I'm Jail

Young Robert r. Johnston. who was
brought here from Washington az the iu-
s'igauOn of Messrs. 4. Schnurman d
Son. of whom me had obtained "a FUN
dress suit without paying for the same.
is stil an inmate Of the city Jail.
The case is a very sad one. but 10 those
who have looked into il more deeply. 10
does not now appear as hopeless as 40
first sight. Numerous friends Of young
Johnston called ON him during the day
to express their sympathy and offer to do
for him whatever they could. They all
heard the same tale Of woe. OF course.
he did not deny the fact. but when asked
for the reason. he could not give any.
why should ] have attempted % dee
fraud these people he said. when [
had plenty of clothes 10 YEAR. re
added that after receiving the same Doe
remained in this city for five more days.
and then ne only loft after every ono of
his acquaintance was Well familiar with
his intention Of going TO Washington.
He admitted that for some time past
he had not been himself and be- had
ON several occasions done acts for which
ne afterwards could not account. iio
has been an habitual smoker of cigarettes
for years. even to such am extent that
his physician has repeatedly warned ilm
10 stop IT, but without avail.
ON several other occasions. when be
obtained goods on credit. shortly before
this last occasion. be paid for the same
himself day or two after th" purchase.
He assured ms visitors that hc did NOT
want Mossrs. Schnurman to los" tnc
money and arrangements have already
been made TO pay the amount
Mr. Johnstons friends worked hard yes
terday to bring about satisfactory
solution OF the difficulty. Captain Charles
II. Epps. the city Sergeant. fully under
standing the situation, has done all in his
reach 10 make the young mans condition
as comfortable as possible, and has given
him enc Of the private rooms in the jail.
40 attcmnt las as yet hc ID made fo
secure bail. but this viii Doe done ass soon
as his brother arrives IN this city, which
will be to-day
The time for the trial Of the case has
not yet been decided upon. but Colonel
Spotswood said last evening that he
would endeavor to reach il during the
present month.
All who have known young Johnston
during the five years Of his stay I'm this
city are unanimous I'm the praise OF his
character. During all that time be held
but one position. as clerk with the Sin
ger Manufacturing Company. and when
he finally gave up his position. he Zee
ceiVcd from Mr.. Charles g. Lambert the
manager. "A testimonial which spoke in
the highest terms of his various qualities.
Mr. Lambert is at present out Of town,
but win return to this city tomorrow,
when me is expected 10 join I'm the gem
eral efforts of Mr.. Johnston's friends.
Mr. Robert A. Gary. the chief clerk "
the Singer Manufacturing Company. WAS
one of the first callers ar the Jail and
promised 10 do all ne could FOR him.
Mr. d. G.. Richardson. who has been re-
tanned as counsel. is hopeful Of success.
He had a long conference with the young
man. I'm which ne was Joined by Major
Robert stiles. a tried friend Of Johnstons
family.
Young Johnston was a member OF the
Ashby Light Horse. but several weeks
ago. when ne expressed desire OF going
70 WASHINGTON. ne obtained an honorable
discharge az his request