The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-28

The case of Policeman James f. Pierce,
with housebreaking, still commands the
attention OF the officials at police head
quarters. Active steps are being taken to
apprehend those who are Implicated with
the officer in his robberies, but no addi-
tional arrests were made today.
Inspector Holhnberger has prepared a
report. which was handed to Chef "f Po-
lice Moore this morning, detailing he facts
in the case. This report VIII undoubtedly
be approved today, and rierce's dismissal
Will follow. Although at present behind
the bars Of the Jail, the man is still a
member Of the police force, and in order to
relive this somewhat peculiar situation the
officials have concluded TO dismiss him
before his trial, as there is at present
sufficient evidence to convict him OF re-
ceiying stolen property
Pierce pcrsistently refuses TO give the
slightest clue TO the identity Of his con-
federatpS TIE detectives feel certain that
the bottom OF the matter las not bten
reached, and from the mans own state
mcntS tits certain that Others assisted him.
Naturally the first 10 fall under suspicion
were the policemen who were detailed with
Pierce during the period in which ne COM
mitted the thcfts. Yesterday Officer II.
r. Short, who was Pierce's partner, was
summoned to headquarters and questioned
closely by the detectives. This action was
the result Of statements made lay Pierce,
who, it is said, let il be understood that
Short had some knowledge bearing tn the
case. When the two men were brought
face TO face, however, Pierce denied posi-
tiveiy that Short was implicated in any
manner.
In response to questions. Short stated to
the officials that he had no SUSPECT ons that
| his former partner was violating the "a w.
lie SAID that while on duty together Pierce
frequently left the beat, but as this was
only III violation of the police regulations
lac did not feel called upon to report him.
He knew that Pierce had family troubles,
and although nothing was ever said about
tht. matter Short always understood that
Pierce went to his home on these occasions.
] alter, when tie trouble between Pierce
ana his wife and Patrolnan Edwards he
came public, the facts seemed 20 confirm
shorts theory regarding Piercp's alb
SnnCes
The officers explanation appeared to
satisfy the officials, for, after having his
rooms thoroughly searched, and finding no
e>iuenCe that he was in any manner con-
nccted with the robberies, he was or
dered TO return 10 his post,
Lawyer Kicks, who has been retained by
Pierce, stated this morning that he would
make q further effort this afternoon 10
| secure reduction Of the bond of So, 900
fixed by Judge KimbaIl. Atthe time Of the
preliminary examination Mr.. Ricks asked
that he bond be placed at 81 900, but this
| tile court refused to do. The lawyer said
his client was prepared to furnish bail in
| that amount, and he considered a larger
| sum unnecessary. 1t is improbable, how
ever, that the upper court will interfere
| in the matter. and unless Pierce can find q
hondsman willing TO become his surety for
81. 500 he VIII be obi ged to remain in jail.
Mrs. Pierce appeared in the vicinity OF
the police court this morning, but refused
10 say anything concerning the charge
against her husband At a late hour this
aftem DOn the detectives We're still work
ing on the case. but had failed to unearth
any additional facts