Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-30
ALLEGED ROGUE CAPTURED
John Davis Charged With Larceny From
the Person.
f"cketbook Containing $50 Takep
From the Pocket of Christian
Elders. n Contractor

"A man who gave his name as John Davis
was locked up at the sixth precinct station
rate last night on n charge OF larceny from
the person. 1t is alleged that he took from
me pocket OF Christian Elders "A PhiladeI-
phla contractor, a pockcthoak containing
$3.50. The affair happened in the Baltimore
and Ohio depot. and Davis was arrested al
most in front of Lieutenant Kclly's police
station. Detective Reynolds and railroad
men were close behind him at the time
Policeman Nussbaum captured him
Il haven't done anything" was his only
remark to the officer
He gave his name as John Davis and
went back 10 the cell room without at
tempting an explanation. He did not even
MAKE protest against being placed behind
The pursuit Of the prisoner was short but
exciting. He got on the train at Philadc!-
phia and took seat in the smoker. WEvu
John Abel. the neWsbOy on the train went
through and asked Davis: DO YOU want
any bananas" the latters answer WAS ia
such a gruf tone that Abel took a second
look at him. Davis had a pipe in his mouth
and was passing away his time with A
game OF solitaire.
Particulars OF Alleged Robbers,
1t was 1l:45 o'clock when the train pulled
in under the railroad shed and the con-
ductor called. Change cars for the west"
Mr.. Elders. who was on his way from the
Quaker city to PittsburE. loft his seat and
was leaving the car to cross the platform
10 the west-bound train, when suddenly "a
man JoSued him and put a coat in front OF
him. That instant he felt his pocket book
leaving his inside coat pocket.
Davis had coat on his arm when hs
started to leave the train, and il was this
coat, it is charged. that was thrust in the
face of the Philadelphia contractor
An cutlery was made and the railroad men
were prompt In making a response. The
man who 1t is alleged committed the rob
berry darted under the west bound train and
ran through the yard. He was evidently
not web acquainted with the surround
lngS, for he soon found a ten-fOOt fence
staring him in the face. He was soon over
the fence. however. and the newsboy who
had gone through ID stree; to head him of
called to him To stop.
Go back. boy, or III shoot you" was the
greeting given him.
Threat without Effect.
His threat did not brighten the boy. how
ever. and with some of the railroad men he
followed him up New Jersey avenue. De
tective Reynolds. who had also attempted
to reach the fugitive. was only a few feet
behind him with his pistol drawn.
Policeman Nussbaum. who was seated in
front Of the station, was attracted 10y the
shouts, Catch him and without any
trouble he stepped out and grabbed the
man. In the station the prisoner was
searched, but nothing of an discriminating
nature was found on him. \ few minutes
atterward Frank Wise found the pocket
book on the street. where IL had been
thrown, it is charged, by the defendant
rms morning the prisoner was taken 10
police headquarters. where he was meas
Gred. After being photographed he was
taken before the Police Court and ar
ralgned on charge Of larceny from the
person.
Committed to Jail.
Mr.. Darlington appearing for the defend
rnf
animation was waived and the case was
sent to the grand jury. Bond was fixed at
$500. In default Of bond Davis was COM
mitted to Jail