The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
HTS Cash MISSING DAILY
Grocer Makes Charges of System
aetic Thieving.
Three Employees of HIS store Ar
rested ON Charges of EmbezxIe-
"e"t-eonfessions Said to Have
"ee" Made by AII-shortnge of
~i,2oo-Trapped by Marked Bills.

An investigation by Detectives Browne
and Lacey has led to the arrest of Henry.
Anderson. aged twenty-three years.
cashier and bookkeeper; Jasper Smith, If
teen years old. and Lewis Michael. seven
teen years old. all of whom are lodged at
the Ninth precinct station on charges OF
embezzlement. The prisoners were taken
into custody late Saturday night and to-
day will be arraigned in the Police Court
Sensational developments are expected to
be brought out at the hearing.
Early Monday morning. a week ago. F.
W. Tucker. of the firm of F. W. Tucker &
Brcs., grocers. located at the corner of
First and F Streets northeast. called upon
Major Sylvester. Chief of Police. He
stated that his store was being robbed
daily; that he had lost about 81, POO during
the past eight months. and that he wished
an investigation of the systematic THEW
ing.
Tne matter was referred to Inspector
Boardman. who promptly detailed Detec-
ttves Browne and Lacey to investigate
The detectives worked on the case ali the
week but not until Saturday night did
they make an arrest. Then, they say.
Anderson, when confronted In the private
office Of Mr. Tucker, made a confession of
his guilt in hour later. the police claim.
both Smith and Michael, young clerks who
mad been employed at the Tucker store for
a year past. also confessed to theft. The
three were lodged at the station Dendine
hearing of the cases.
Ten months ago Anderson was employed
at the store. He was in charge OF the
books. also had the combination OF the
large cash drawer. and was trusted by his
employers. Smith and Michael, on the
other hand, were permitted to make change
from cash box, it is said, from which
thsy are charged with stealing small sums
at various intervals. Several months ago
Mr. Tucker claims to have noticed that
thefts were going on. He watched closely.
1t is said, but. learning nothing. he finally
consulted the police. All the accused re-
side in Northeast Washington
Statements made by anderson to the
police show in a measure, it is said, what
has become Of Mr.. fuckers funds. 1t is
said that Anderson admits riotous living.
About $40 OF the missing money has been
recovered from the former cashier.
IN investigating the case the detectives
used marked bills. They learned from Mr.
Tucker that the books of the store showed
a shortage of several dollars daily. so il
is said. colored man also was found,
who, the detectives say, claims to lave
been paid by Anderson to watch the goings
and eoning5 of a woman who Is said to
have been the recipient OF his attentions.
This man will appear today in the Police
Court, as viii also the woman in question.
upon whom a summons was served last
night.
After Anderson had been secured both
Smith and Michael were called into Mr..
fuckers office. They were questioned,
ard both are said to have admitted taking
small amounts at various times for months
past They also were then removed to the
station Young Michaels. also, is said to
have used his alleged ili-gotten funds in
high living. At times he accompanied
the detectives say to various re-
sorts about the city in company with wo-
Dlen- While the cases will b. called in
court today. it is possible Mr.. Tucker may
decide TO effect a compromise. provided.
20 the detectives say. that he is reimbursed
by friends Of the accused. Efforts to this
End are expected to be made today