Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Colored Boy Arrested for Robbing Post
Office at Potomac.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Md, September 90 1902.
Post Office Inspector Frank F. Sharon
came out to Rockville this afternoon and
placed under arrest George Marshall an
eighteen-year-old colored boy, upon the
charge Of robbing the post office at Poto-
mac. about six miles from this place, Of
about $50 worth of stamps. The accused is
the mail carrier between Rockville and
Potomac. and also carries the mail and
drives the stage between Rockville and
Brookeville.
The arrest was the result of an investiga-
ton made by Inspector Sharon. The rob-
berry occurred on the 18th of September
and suspicion was at once directed to Mar
shall. Inspector Sharon began an inquiry,
and as means Of discovery he got persons
residing along Marshalls route to have him
buy them stamps at Rockville. 1t was
learned that the boy would deliver the
stamps, but that he purchased none of
them at the Rockville office. This satisfied
Inspector Sharon that Marshall had the
stamps, and he finally came to the conclu-
sion that he had them hidden in the stable
in Rockville where he kept his horses. Ac-
cordingly, before making the arrest this
afternoon. he visited the stable, and after
brief search discovered about $50 worth
Of the stolen stamps. Marshall was soon
afterward placed under arrest and after
some hesitation went to the stable and pro-
duced the remainder of the stamps, claim
ing at that time that he had bought them
for one dollar from small colored boy.
The accused was taken before Justice of
the Peace John B. Brewer, who committed
him to jail to await the arrival of United
States marshal who will take him to Bal
timore. While in Jail Inspector Sharon eX-
tracted from Marshall a complete confess
sion.
At the time the stamps were stolen about
fifteen dollars worth of securities, belong
ing to Edgar r. Perry, postmaster at Po-
tomac. were also taken. These Marshall
admitted he burned.
Representative George A. Pearre, cand
date for reelection, formally opened his
campaign in Montgomery county this even
ing with a large and enthusiastic meeting
in Masonic Hall at Gaithersburg. Probably
four hundred or more persons We're present,
including large delegations from Rockville
and other points, while Gaithersburg and
vicinity were largely represented.
The gathering called together by
Mr.. Peyton Gordon, chairman of the Gath
ersburg district committee. who in grace
full remarks. introduced Col. Pearre, paying
him a high compliment and predicting his
reelection. When the colonel arose to
speak he was greeted with great pplause.
His remarks were largely based upon the
prosperity the country is now enjoying,
declaring the republican party to be re-
sponsible for the existing prosperous condi-
lions.
Col. Pearre also paid some attention to
the trusts and stated that the republican
party could be relied upon to pass laws for
their suppression.
In the course of his remarks, Col. Pearre
paid a glowing tribute to President Roose-
Welt, which evoked much applause.
Mr.. Robert Shafer Pearman and Miss
Rozna Katherine Alto, the former twenty
one and the latter twenty, came out to
Rockville this afternoon and were quietly
married by Rev. s. r. White of the Bap-
fist Church, the ceremony taking place at
the home of the minister. The young folks
were accompanied by two friends and the
party returned to Washington Immediately
after the ceremony. Unlike most couples
from distance that visit Rockville on ma
trimonial errands, this couple were very
anxious that the event be published. Both
are from Richmond. Va.
Mrs. Josephine Glascott has returned to
Rockville after a stay of two months at
Atlantic City and has taken apartments at
the Corcoran Hotel for the winter