The Washington times., 1895-03-13
Foreign Looking Rascal With
Snake Eyes Does It.
HE INSULTED MISS SMITH
She Is an Artist and Pretty-He Stole Up
Behind and Kissed Her as She Turned
Around-society Women Have Been Pur-
sued by Him in Lafayette Square and
the White House Grounds-WeH Dressed.

Police Lieut.. Boyle, of the Third pre-
cinct, would give something pretty to get
his hands upon Jack the Hugger," who
has been creating CONSERVATION among the
ladies who have frequ ented the President 3
grounds ami Lafayette Square during the
recent balmy days.
The fellow is a weH-dressed, but brazen
rascal, and among those insulted by him
were number of society ladies, one or two
of whom were connected with foreign
legations. They were approached from
behind by the fellow who is said to have a
kissing sort OF voice, and after the remark:
''Ah, good afternoon, miss ne would
quickly attempt to embrace and kiss the
unsuspecting women.
The ladies were loath TO bring the matter
to the attention of the authorities. fearing
that such step might give them unde-
sirable notoriety. Finally, however, sew
eral prominent society ladies. whose names
are in possession of the Third precinct
police decided to have the impudent scoun-
dreI brought to justice.
TAKEN TO MRS. CLEVELAND.
1t is understood, too, that no less per-
sonage than Mrs. Cleveland has been in
formed of the mans impudent actions al
most under the windows OF the White
House. and she is anxious to see him appre-
hended.
The unknown is described as rather tall
and slender, with short dark curly hair,
and a small black moustache, waxed and
curled on the ends, and round. ruddy face.
Hiseyes are small, dark brown. and piercing
and were described by one of his lady victims
Z
three large rings, one of which is sparkler.
and he is usually attired in a light suit Of
clothing, partly covered by a long black
overcoat. the whole topped off by a glossy
| high hat. aud relieved by a necktie of an
orange color. He also carries big cane,
which is swung back and forth in dude
fashion.
The accompanying picture of the rascal
| was obtained by a Times artist, who strolled
| through the parks for nearly two hours
| yesterday afternoon and finally had him
pointed out by young lady who was with
! Miss Elsie May Smith, the elocutionist,
! when the man tried to kiss and hug her. He
! was seen at the pool on Executive avenue,
| where he had followed couple of young
! girls about fourteen years of age, who wore
| short gowns and were evidently just from
| school, Before the police could be notified
| he scudded down that thoroughfare after
/ the girls entered the Treasury Department
| and disappeared in the throng on Peunsyl
/ vania avenue.
SPEAKS LIKE A FOREIGNER.
/ To all appearances the bold follow is g
| foreigner. He had bunch of violets il
| the lapel of his coat, and stood gazing al
| the retreating forms of the girls long
! enough for the artist to make quick
/ sketch of his face and artistic costume.
| Tha tod on STr1ifh
| this villain was described by her eompan
| ion. They were sauntering along the road
way in the White Lot toward the Monument
| laughing and talking over several events
which had happened the night before, at q
/ whist party, when certain young diplomat
| had made distressing blunder, and called
forth an outburst of hearty laughter at his
expense. Finally they heard steps behind
them and turning half way about observed
| stylishly- dressed young man.
When he saw the young ladies look bach
| the fellow hesitated then stopped and com
menced tapping upon the toes of his patent
| leather shoes with his large cane. The
| young women continued their walk anc
| when near the base of the Monument ane
absorbed in conversation, he glided up tC
| them, and rushing up behind Miss Sr-''h
who is very pretty blonde, seized her by
the wrist. Then in an almost feminine
| voice he said:
"Why, good evening Don't You know
me?'
HE KISSED HER sQUARELY.
Miss Smith turned her head quickly and re
ceived an impudent kiss squarely on th'
mouth, while the scoundrel then tried t.
wind his arms about her Miss Smith strucB
him several smart blows across the fact
| and both ladies made an outcry. whereupoI
| the fellow fled aeroSSthe grassin the direction
of the river
The ladies were both nearly overcome b!
the startling episode and retraeed thei
steps quickly to their home Two gentlemen
armed with description of the scoundre
to look for him, but he had evidentl.
crawIed into his hole
/ One of the legation ladies was similarly
insuIted in Lafayette Square, and lad.
clerk in the Treasury Department was out
| rageousiy insulted in Executive avenue.
This latest and boldest Jack the Hugger,
has been heard from in a number o finstanees
of late, and he is supposed to be the same
villain who/placed violent hands upon {
young lady who lives on East CapitO
street, while she was passing the grottt
in the Capitol Park one day last week.
The Third precinct police are hot afte
him, and several prominent ladies. whC
have figured as his victims, say they vii
be willing to go in the police court as wit
nesses I'D order to have him punished.
Neighboriy Advice.