Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-25

Bicycle Policeman Holmes.
an effort to chloroform Miss Holmes and
Miss Mabel Schmidt, a friend who was
sleeping with her. Considerable excite
ment was caused in the vicinity of the
house where the shooting occurred and a
large crowd soon assembled. Dieudonne
was arrested after the excitement was
over and held at the eighth precinct sta
ton until this morning. when he was TAX
en- to the Police Court.
Hearing at Police Court.
After hearing the circumstances of the
shooting from Policeman Holmes and sew
eral other policemen who went to his as
sistance. Assistant United States Attor-
ney Ralph Given decided about noon TO-
day to take the matter into court and
fixed bond in 500 for the appearance of
Dieudonne. Rondsmen were ready and
Dieudonne was released.
The Information against Dieudonne has
not been made out. and probably will not
be until next Monday or Tuesday morn
Ing. when the matter will be definitely
decided before Judge kimball. 1t is stated
the charge may be assault with a danger
Gus weapon. and that in all probability a
dozen or more witnesses will be heard.
Matter Of Caution.
The question as to the holding of .Dieu-
dOnne for hearing rests on, 1t is stated,
whether he used due caution in shooting.
and whether under the circumstances he
was justified i'm doing so. Holmes stated
to the assistant United States attorney
that two shots were fired at him after he
had distinctly blown his police whistle
three times for assistance. That the
blowing of the whistle was clear distinct
and loud is said to be indicated by the
fact that five policemen responded to the
call.
Holmes appeared in the Office of the
prosecuting attorney today wearing the
same coat he wore when shot 1t was
marked by two bullet holes. one in the
arm made by the bullet which wounded
him and the second in the lower left side
below the pockets.
Intruder in Room.
Policeman Holmes and Miss Schmidt, the
partment store. attended the Belasco
Theater last night. Miss Holmes and a
male friend going to Chase's. About
ii O'Clock Holmes and Miss Schmidt
reached the house of Mrs. Manhall,
where the young ladies board. The po-
liceman left Miss Schmidt at the door
and went to his home. 1853 Corcoran
street. Later Miss Holmes and her es-
cort reached the @ street house. The
young ladies discussed the merits of the
performances at the two theaters, and it
was probably about midnight when they
retired. The policeman retired shortly
after he reached his home and was fast
asleep when message came to him that
an attempt had been made to burglarize
his sisters room. Hastily dressing he
hurrieu to the house on Q street, having
his revolver in his hand
Miss Holmes had tainted during the ex-
element incident to the discovery and
escape of the intruder. and Miss Schmidt
H. w. Tobias of 1424 Q street had been
summoned to attend the two and vas
there when the policeman appeared.
Your sister wants you in a hurry"
was the message given the policeman
when he reached the door of the house
There was burglar in her room and
she's tainted
Hurrying to the room occupied by his
sister and Miss Schmidt, Holmes learned
tire story. He was told the intruder had
made his escape by a rear window. Miss
Holmes and Miss Schmidt had both seen
him. but had been unable to give a good
description of him.
1T was dark in the ROOM they said
and We could only see it was the form
of man."
Probably he is hiding on the roof"
the policeman suggested: and IL he Is
I'll get him."
Search on Roof.
Dropping about four feet to the lower
roof from the window through which the
man had disappeared. the policeman
started a search. He went cautiously
from one roof to another. searching be-
hind the chimneys and looking to the
tops of the rear buildings to see IL he
could get a glimpse of the fugitive. but
was unable TO find trace of him. Sud-
denly came two shots, fired In rapid sue
cession. and a burning sensation in the
heshy part OF his right arm gave Holmes
notice that one Of the bullets had struck
him. One shot was fred from the police
mans revolver, the weapon being directed