The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-18
ROBBER ARRESTED
IN ALEXANDRIA
Colored Cripple ConfeSSes
Connection With At
tempted Burglary.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. July IS.

ALEAANOhAAs a. July 10
The one-Iegged man, who was wanted
by the police of this city on the charge
Of breaking the plate glass window OF
James Roche's store, in King street
near washington street. last Tuesday
night, was captured by Policeman Bell
in West End last evening. Information
that a one-legged man was seen near
Ballenger's store in West End was re-
ceived by Lieutenant Smith, who imme-
diately sent Policeman Bell in that d.
rectIon. He found the man. who, when
questioned, said his name was Twyman.
and confessed being with the colored
boy, Oscar Nichols, when the window
was broken. Policeman Roberts went 10
Washington yesterday evening and
brought back TO this city another one
legged colored boy named William Muir
ply. who mad been arrested by the
Washington policemen on suspicion of
being the man wanted
When questioned this morning, ivy
man stated that he met Nichols near
this city on the evening of the attempt
ed robbery. and that Nichols told him
TO come with him. and that they would
get something. AS he had a wooden
leg. he did not break the window, for he
divide whatever he got out of the win
dow with him. Justice Cation being out
OF the city. Twyman will not be given
hearing until this afternoon.
George 1. Van Name, VINO keeps a
general merchandise store at Clifton
Station. appeared at police headquarters
this morning. having come for the pur-
pose Of seeing the two men under ar
or he hr-qa Lii ~
dow. He says that on July last his
store at Clifton was entered, the bur
glars breaking a lock on a window and
entering his store. They stole two gold
watches, two fobs, lot OF underwear,
and six or eight pairs OF SHOES from
him. They also took $-om a glass case
which was in his store. but which was
the property of Charles Adams. a gold
ring. six or seven gold watches, and
three railroad watches.
Mr. Van Name said one of the men
who was seen loafing around his store
had a wooden leg. and that the other
gave the name OF Oscar Nichols ivy
man was taken before Mr. Van Name
ana he positively Identified him as the
man seen in Clifton at the time uf the
IoDoery- Twynian admitted that he
was in Clifton on July 4. and that Mr.
van Name had questioned him on the
DAY after the store had been robbed
BE denied having entered Il, but stated
that his partner. Nichols, might have
done so, although he cid not see him
Another boy who was IN the party had
three or four watches. Twyman said
Nlchols and Twyman will be given the
third degree this afternoon 10 see il
they are connected with the robbery at
Clifton.
The funeral OF the late Andrew IN
derwood was held from his home in
Wolfe street this morning at II o'clock
Tie Rev. c. d. Bulla. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, conducted the
funeral services, and the burial was
made in the Methodist Protestant Gene
terv.
a meeting of the joint city and county
Democratic committees was held at tie
Hotel Fleischmann, in Royal street, last
evening. Charles Bendheim, chairman
presided. and there were present Samuel
z. Fisher. S. G. Brent. oscar Phillips.
The odore Cook. and Louis Brill, of this
city, together with Curtis B. Graham,
chairman, and James l.. Clements. of
Alexandria county.
1t was decided 10 hold primary cleo
ton on SEPTEMBER 10 TO nominate a can
didate for the house Of delegates. James
r. Cation Is at present the only candi-
date for that ofhce.
Cluster Williams. coIored. was arrested
In Washington yesterday on suspicion
Of stealing a watch from Frank c.
Spinbs. Policeman Roberts went TO
Washington yesterday afternoon and
brought williams TO this city, and he
Will be given hearing in the police
court this afternoon.
James ENeleth has sold to William E
Balm a half square of ground on the
east side of Fairfax street, between
Princess and Queen streets.
F1tzrerald Co,,ncgI No 40 L-rJ,,.,
Of Columbus, are giving an excursion
20 Luna Park today. a number OF spe-
cial features have beer prepared for the
occasion by the committee having the
affair IN charge.
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