The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
ROBBED WHILE in JAIL
Al HOTsrhuraahsd'' lodgerfat the Gala
bose Loses His Diamonds.
THE UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS DELUsIou
w. &. Brown Relieved OF His vaIna.
bieS by His Follow Prisoners ana
no Trace of Them Can Re Found
Proprictors Of warwick Arrested,
Charged with Stealing.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 2.-(SpcciaD
Mr.. w. c. Brown, n decorator and sign
painter of this city. being found half
seas over last night, was given an
escort 10 the Courthouse, where he was
placed in the station house to await the
dawn and the clearing of his skies.
When Mr.. Brown went in lie wore dia-
hlond worth $50 on his scarf anu Il ring
worth ~, but when he came ouL-alas,
ne wore nothing save his clothes
revolver was found on Mr.. Browns
person when he was searched at the
station. This discovery drew forth n
KICK so vigorous that the jailor re-
framed from going SO far as TO take the
prisoners 1ewelry, but when the unfor-
tunate Brown was consigned to the lodg-
ers Waru--worst luck of all-!'c rolled on
me iioor, not of his own violation, or
ms inability to stand heads III. but be-
cause of conspiracy quickly Matched
ana vigorously executed in 4 most vio-
lent manner, the object of which was
70 relieve Nir. Brown of his jewelry.
men MI. Brown appeared in the Police
court inns afternoon to answer the
charge OF carrying concealed weapons
lie stated that he bought the pistol from
4 colored man In the Rockets last night
Tor 90 cents, thinking that he had Sc
cured an advantageous deal, and not for
moment supposing that the bargain
would be the cause of his losing $50. Out
OF kindness of heart Justice Brown dis
charged the warrant which charged the
carrying OF concealed weapons. but fined
tne prisoner 1923 for being overloaded
Mr.. Brown then made known his woes
relating to his experience in Jail. He
said that soon after being put in he
was thrown to the floor and ''rolled"
completely by three of his fellow pris-
onerS; that he was unable TO struggle
against such odds, and that he sustained
the loss of the above mentioned jewelry
as the result of this onslaught -,
Tne unfortunate Victim Of Hhe Jail
birds said that he thought that n iaii
was II place of security, where ones per-
sonal belongings would be safe, but he
round 1t to he Il den Of thieves.
y warrant was-sworn out last night
Tor the arrest of VIM. IIon and Jame;
Mcclure, proprictors of the Warwick
Theatre. on the charge OF stealing from
the person of Capt. w. w. rllden SIS.
Special Officer Harwood, in whose hands
tnn warrant was placed arrested n
WI ''a party. including one Ernest W
Nathan, Jewish-loolling gentleman,
purporting TO represent Bcriner Bros
wholesale liquor dealers. of no. lG43 Sec
| ond avenue, New York. The prisuuerwas
recognized by Magistrate W. Il. Moss
| to appear before the Police Court on his
own recofni2ance this morning. Nathan.
| however, seemed anxious and dsuuiet
| lie said mis- anxiety was felt concerning
| business matters III Richmond. which
| Snouiu pc attended 10 at once. Justice
| Moss had some faith in the mans Sc
| robustness ana representations ana gave
| him leave 10 depart for Richmond, AS
| soon rs the simon pure drummer was
| out of sight MeSsrs. iIoff and Mcclure
| established their inhocense ana thereby
| threw grave suspicious on the conduct
| OF Mr.. Ernest V. Nathan. About this
| time the police department received :,
| message from Mr.. Dodson, proprietor of
| the Atlantic hotel ut Norfolk, which con-
Vcyed the intelligence that Nathan was
! wanted for some crooked work in the
latter city. The Richmond authorities,
| were at once furnished n description and
| asked TO look ont for him.
In the Police Court to-day Tim Me
| Intire. charged with selling malt
liquors without license, had his case
| continued.
| Frank Foster, colored, assault; dis
charged.
Frank Severn. colored. disorderly;
fined $40 and COSTS.
| Martha Robinson, colored. assault:
| fined s. and costs.
George n. Wise, disorderly; fined and
| costs.
w. W. Faulkner dsorderly; dis
| charged
Ernest Baker and Charles Gallager.
DRINKS; each fined So and costs.
| The ground hog was overshadowed to-
day
| Much sickness is reported as the result
! OF the severe weather.
|
| The number of inhabited houses in