Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Scared Policeman's Horse and Runs
When Grip Is Released.
TWO HOUSES WERE ENTERED
Jewelry Valued at $125 Taken From
Homes Of A. L. Evans and
w. E. Hilton.

Shortly after reports had been received
by the police of the tenth precinct late
last night that robbers had entered the
homes OF w. E. Hilton. 1401 Delafield
street. and Arthur l.. Evans. 4sO6 14th
street northwest, and stolen jewelry and
other articles valued at about $l2o
Mounted Sergeant Harry, while patrolling
his beat in the vicinity of the robberies.
observed two white men acting In what
he considered a suspicious manner.
The policeman drove up and dismount-
ed. He told the pair they would have to
accompany him to the police station
With his horses bride over his arm and
holding on to both men he started for
patrol box at Piney Branch road and
Emerson street.
Policemen Given Slip.
Just as the trio reached the box one
of the prisoners suddenly threw up his
arm and frightened the horse. The police
man released his hold on one man to Sc
cure his steed.
That prisoner took to his heels. Secur-
ing firmer hold on the other the police
man got him to the station house
The fugitive, for whom a lookout has
been sent to all police precincts, is de-
scribed thirty-five years of age, five
feet eight or nine inches tall wearing a
dark suit, black derby hat. white shirt.
black tie. rundown collar, black mustache
and has the appearance of an Italian.
When he broke away he ran east through
the Piney Branch road and was seen to
board street car on BrightWood ave-
nue., bound for the city.
At the station house the other man
gave his name Lee Walton, twenty
six years of age, of Elizabeth, n. j., and
his occupation as painter. The police
say he told them he had served a term
Of seventeen months in the Railway re-
formatory at Railway. n. j., and had
been released from the Trenton state
penitentiary January % last. after serv-
ing a term of twenty months.
He was taken to police headquarters
this morning. After being measured
and photographed he was returned to the
station house and locked up on suspi-
cion.
He explained that he had arrived in
Washington yesterday morning and was
seeing the sights of the city when placed
under arrest.
Loot From Evans House.
The home of Mr.. Evans was entered
between and 9 o'clock while he and
his wife were visiting friends. Entrance
was gained by forcing front window
The following articles. the total value
Of which are $75, were stolen: A .3s-cali-
Der revolver, three five-dollar gold pieces.
several silver and copper coins, pair
Of gold bracelets. a gentlemans gold
ring, silver medal. pair of gold sleeve
buttons with a carbuncle setting, silver
hatpin. gold heart-shape scarf pin, set
with pearls: gold Ordway rifle medal,
three gold baby rings and plain gold
ring
ENTRANCE was gained through front
window to Mr.. Hilton's home between 8
and II O'Clock. while Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton
were at the theater. The following arti-
cles were stolen: A topaz pendant. with
| pearls; gold cameo pin. three old gold
bracelets, two pearl studs. two gold studs,
| pair of pearl cuff buttons gold pin. a
gold butterfly pin. Yale lock and key
| to the front door and about $2.75 in cash.
| The total value Is about $50.
Two other reports of robberies were re-
ceived by the police last night George
c. Altemus Of 244O 18th street northwest
| told the police of the tenth precinct that
| his store had been entered last night
| about 1880 o'clock and 20 cents stolen
| from a cash drawer. The thieves gained
| entrance to the place by boring holes in
the door and removing the crossbars.
Thieves, through back door, broke
into the store of John r. Stone, 2444 18th
street northwest, early this morning and
| stole a small amount of money.