The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-03
THEN DASHED FOR THE SAFE
Newburger Pulled q Revolver
and the Thief Darted Into
the Street,
TRIED TO SHOOT PURsuERs.
Captured by Citizens After q Strug-
gIe-PoIiceman Turned
Up Later.

Edward Williams, thirty three years
old, who says he Is a laborer. but who
refuses to give his address, was ar
rested this afternoon for assa uiting Alex
ander Newberger, a well-know jeweller.
of 1917 Broadway. The object was rob
berry.
About a week ago williams called at
the jewelry store with q diamond pin,
which he wanted repaired. Last Tues
day he returned and received the ptss.
He then gave a stud to Mr.. Newbur1er
and told him to reset II.
To-day, about 1880 O'Clock williams
called again. and Newburger told him
he would require more time to do the
work, as II was necessary to get .
new cap which he did not have In stock.
Williams took the stud and looked at
1t, finally saying:
See here, you've Clipped my dla-
mond"
Newburger thereupon subjected the
gem to an examinatio under a magni-
flying glass.
While thus occupied Williams levelled
a blow at the jeweller with a piece of
lead pipe carefully wrapped up in paper.
Newburger was only slightly stunned
by the blow and made a grab for his re-
volver. which lay on the workbench be-
side him.
Williams dashed for the safes as soon
as he had dealt the blow, but the sight
Of Newburgers big bulldog revolver
caused a change OF heart. and he darted
out into Broadway. =
When opposite 1888 broadway, Oscar
A. Hoffman. who has 4 shirt store at
that place, came out Of his store and.
seeing that Williams was pursued by sew
erai men, intercepted his flight.
Let go of met yelled Williams, At
the same time drawing a revolver.
I'm put a hole through you II you
try to stop me-"
Hoffman. undismayed by this move
knocked the revolver out of Williamsp
hand and grabbed him by the collar.
At this moment Newburger's broth1
Sam, jumped from a Broadway car and
assisted In taking williams back to the
store.
1t was nearly n quarter Of an hour
later that Policeman Jeroiomon. Of the
West Thirtieth street station, made his
appearance and placed Williams under
arrest.
Meanwhile an ambulance call had been
sent in, and the surgeon who Responded
put several stitches in the wound maAe
by the would-be robbers weapoo
Newburger's store has bssa reb6eD
three times.
The first time was about twelve yeafs
ago, when he was a candidate for Al
derman and had a store at 5s1 Sixth
avenue. sneak thief. on that occa-
siongot away with 800 worth Of goods.
Some years ago his store was again
broken into by negroes, who made Q
s., 500 hSul.
The third robbery occurred year or
SO later. when the burglars secured
booty to the amount Of 5000.
The only article Mr.. Newburger ever
recovered from all these robberies was
thirteen-carst diamond, worth 8, 900.
Newburger is one OF the best starters
and judges on the turf He Is MEM
Der OF the Fleetwood Driving Club and
of twenty other social. military and fra
ternal Organizations. During the war
he was Assistant Chief Division Quar-
termaster under General Sheridan.
Newburger organized the Veteran As
ISOLATION of the Fourth New York Cav"
airy, which Is the only mounted and
equipped veteran association In the
city. He is commander Of Edwin d.
Morgan Post, G. A. r.
After Newburger's head was bandaged
he walked around the store as II moth
ing had happened, and was with diffi-
Guilty prevailed upon to go home.
Williams was taken to jefferson Mar
ket Court.
He was remanded by Justice Voorhis
until tomorrow morning for examlna-
ton.