The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-23
FALSE PRETENCE CHARGED.
The Rev. Robert II. Robinson Ac-
cused of EnrbezzIement.


The Rev Robert b. Robinson. colored,
wanted in Boston, Mass, on charges of
embezzIement and false preteuces. who
was arrested yesterday morning while at
work at the Government Printing Office.
was taken before Chief Justice Bingham
and remanded to the custody of the police.
to await the arrival of detectives from the
North. He was lodged at the First ire
cinot station last night. Tonight ii Is
thought Robinson will go to Boston. ac-
companied by his attorney and detectives.
II appears that Robinson, while dep
uty potentate of Mystic Shrine Temple.
at Boston, Mass. took possession OF about
500, belonging to that and kindred or
ganizations, and appropriated the money
in manner other than that provided by
the bylaws of the organizations inter-
ested. According to the version of the
transaction given by Robinson. the funds
involved in the controversy were paid over
to the Grand Potentate of the Shrine. John
G. Jones of Chicago. About three years
ago in May, 1898. Robinson said he was
commissioned by Grand Potentate jones'
to organize certain temples of the order
. in various sections of the country. Sew
eral such temples were established in Bos-
ton. and Robinson says he then came to
son Temple was started here, and others,
according to the prisoner.
While acting here Robinson says that
he came in conflict at various times with
l.. Fulies. once pension attorney. and
also a deputy potentate of the Mystic
Shrine. who is said to have claimed
higher rank than Robinson. AT stated
times, it appears, certain sums of money
alleged to belong to the various temples,
both here and in Boston. came into the
hands of Robinson. These funds went
through the regular channels, according
to the constitution of the Mystic Shrine.
Robinson claims, and were finally sent
/ by him to Grand Potentate Jones, at
Chicago.
On more than one occasion. however,
Robinson says, he was approached by
Puies, who appears to be second in
authority of the Shrine, and asked to
Iurn over certain money, together with
an accounting of all funds. Because he
had disposed Of the funds and because he
considered Grand Potentate Jones was
the only one entitled to receive such
money, the prisoner refused to have any
thing to do with Pulies.
1t is said that Pulies became angry at
this. and Robinson claims that the former
made ar attempt to have him indicted in
this city. II appears that no charges
were brought against Robinson, however,
but an indictment was returned in Bos-
ton several weeks ago Robinson claims
Pulies went to Boston and is behind the
charges against him, which have resulted
in a requisition being sent here, asking
the arrest and surrender of the accused.
The requisitiOn reached here yesterday
and Detectives Brown and Lacy were
sent out from headquarters to arrest Rob-
inson. They found him at work. Word
was sent 10 Boston and an officer from
the Hub is expected tonight.
Another phase of the difficulty, accord
ing to an attorney named. appears to be
that Robinson, after becoming engaged in
a controversy with Pulies, Withdrew from
an Incorporated faction of the Mystic
Shrine here said to be headed by Pui.es
and Interested himself with IA faction of
the order of which one Robert II. Ter
reil is said to be "A leading member and
which Patterson says is not an incor-
porated body.
Rol, inson says he is Il pastor of Bap-
tist Church at Boston. Mass. About six
months ago. because of his health a:Id
business reasons, he secured furlough
from his flock and came to Washington.
He was appointed TO a position in the
Government Printing Office. which he has
since held. He Is married and has several
children.