The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-20
HARRY MUZzER.

Anadee B. Cole. president Of the John
jackson Investment Company. yesterday
morning identified John CONWAY. who was
arrested Tuesday night, as the burglar who
entered his home about ten days ago and
stole property valued at about 500.
That the Cole home at No. 3705 Ltndell
boulevard had been entered by burglars
was not generally known until yesterday
morning. when Mr.. Cole arrived at the Four
Courts. The police had a report on the
burglary. but suppressed 1t.
Mr.. Cole looked at Conway for several
minutes before speaking. II believe he is
the man, but would like to hear his voice"
he said to Chief Desmond.
Conway was induced to talk by the Chief
and Mr.. Cole declared that he was certain
he was the man.
TT was about midnight, on August 10,
when was awakened by the rattle Of sill
verware. I got W and went to investi-
gate. In the hallway I met q man.
asked him what he was doing there. He
made some reply. cannot remember just
what 1t was, but heard his voice dis
tinctly.
'T grabbed him By the arms and strug-
gled to hold him until assistance should
come. He proved too strong for me. how
ever, and got away. He ran to window
and leaped out. think another man was
waiting for him on the outside and they
ran away"
Chief Desmond began to question Conway
about the burglary. Conway was arrested
at No. 1885 Washington avenue with Ida
Bauer, alias Anderson. Tuesday night. A
trunk found In the room was taken to the
-Four Courts. In It were two silk skirts. a
large number OF silver articles. including
silver-backed hair and clothes brushes
silver cups and many silver trinkets.
These articles, together with pair Of
gray trousers. which were taken by the
burglar. were on Chief Desmond's desk
and Mr.. Cole identified them
Despite the fact that the articles were
found In Conway's room. he denied that he
had committed the burglary.
From Harry Muzzer. who was arrested
Monday, Chief Desmond obtained the Aafor-
nation on which Conway was arrested
The two alleged burglars faced each other
In Chief Desmond's Office yesterday after
noon, Conway. giared wickedly at his
pal" while Muzzer was telling the Chief
that Conway had given him several things
to sell
The silk skirts found in Conway's room
have been identified as part Of the cloth
ing stolen from Thomas b. Vests home at
No. II westmoreland place.
Among the things recovered Is small
pin tray of solid silver. which was stolen
from the West home and found in a pawn
shop. Muzzer had been identified az the
man who sold the tray. He declared that
Conway gave 1t to him. Conway denied 1t.
ADMIT SERVING TIME
Both Conway and Muzzer have admitted
that their pictures are in the rogue's gall
lery at Chicago and that they have served
time in the Bridewe1l in that city.
IT think these men are two Of the best
burglars we have had in st. Louis for
years." said Chief Desmond yesterday
afternoon. They have shown that they
are good men In their business, because
they select only big houses. and once In
side take only solid silver and other prop
erty that will sell for good price"
Allen T. West was summoned to the
-Four Courts yesterday afternoon. and when
he saw Conway he declared that he was
sure he was the same man he saw near his
home on the night it was entered by bur-
glars.
Duncan n. Kehlor Of No. 4612 West Belle
place. whose home was entered by burglars
last week. also identified stud. watch
and silver toilet articles that were stolen
from his house. and which have been To-
Gated In pawnshops. where they are said to
have been sold by Muzzer and Conway.
A suit of clothes pawned by Conway In
a Franklin avenue pawnshop has been
identified as that stolen from the home of
Isaac Meyer, No. 1878 Lnde1l boulevard.
about a month ago. Mr.. Meyers home was
entered by burglars. who stole clothing and
q watch.