The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-26
WANTED IN BALTIMORE
Local Policemen Capture Edward
Smith and Mabel Harris.
The Prisoners Wanted for Robbing
MacDonald's Jewefry store - Ar
Hartigan A Clerk Identifies the
Fugitives and stolen Property.

Edward Smith and Mabel Harris were
arrested here last night by Detectives
Boyd and Bartigan for the alleged robbery
of the jewelry establishment OF J. 5. Mac
! Donald, corner Of Baltimore and Charles
Streets. Baltimore, yesterday afternoon.
Grand larceny is the charge against the
prisoners. who were turned over to De-
tectiye John Kratz. of the Monumental
City, late last night.
despatch giving a good description Of
Smith and the Harris woman was re-
ceived at headquarters shortly after
o'clock last night. and the information
was contained that the prisoners we're
coming to Washington. Enquiry by the
detectives developed the fact that they
had already arrived. After a search of
several hotels and the depots. the aetec-
tives located Smith and the Harris woman
at an Avenue saloon, near Seventh Street
northwest. and placed them under arrest.
They were taken to headquarters ard
searched.
On Smith was found a package contain
ing two scarfpins. two solid gold studs, a
geld chain a charm worth 500, and sew
eral pawn tickets. Besides, the prisoner
to the House of Detention. and Mrs.
Thornbury the matron. came and searched
the woman Nothing of value was found
upon her person.
Shortly after the arrests despatch was
sent to Baltimore and Detective kratZ
came to this city for the prisoners With
him came Harry Foikenson, an employe
of the iewelry house of J. S. Macdonald.
FoIkenson identified two of the stickpins
found on Smith as those taken from the
store. The other jewelry yet remains to
be Identified, but it is said Smith visited
four other establishments in Baltimore
before coming here. These stores will be
asked to look at the property which Smith
had in his possession.
Some trouble was experienced with
Smith. who was disiHclined to return to
Baltimore without requisition papers. but
he finally agreed to accompany the detsc-
tives to that city. Mabel Harris comes
from Philadelphia, and gives her address
as i12 North Eleventh Street. that city.
She claims to have met Smith but few
days ago. 1t is said. however. that she ac-
companed Smith when he committed the
alleged theft at the Macdonald establish
ment.
The method followed by Smith in OBJ
tanning goods was to enter a store, ask to
be shown diamonds or jewelry, make
small payment on particular article, and
direct that Ii be laid aside until he re-
turned TO settle his bill. During his ex
animation OF the stock he would slip the
jewels from the trays while the salesman
was not looking, and secret them about his
person. Mr. Folkenson waited upon Smith
yesterday, and became suspicious at his
actions. Immediately after the prisoner
had left the store an examination of the
stock was made. and the alleged theft dis
covered.
The Baltimore detectives were notified
and Detective Kratz, accompanied by Mr..
Folkensou started in pursuit of Smith
and the woman, who was with r,rni. Tney
learned at the railway station that they
had left for Washington, and sent de-
spatch here to intercept them Kratz
and Folkenson took the next train for
this city and reached here a couple of
hours after the prisoners had been ar
rested. Smith is about forty years old,
and the police believe his arrest Is an
important one.