The Washington herald., 1909-08-28
ALLEGED SWINDLER
LEADS MAD CHASE
Youthful Suspect Captured
by Bicycle Policeman.
MAKES PARTIAL CONFESSION
Milton Hyman Is Thought TO he the
Man Who Has Been Obtaining
Money from Washington Physi-
clans Through Express Package
Trick-POIice Seek AccOmpIice.

Chased three blocks through the streets
yesterday afternoon. Milton Hyman. He
brew, eighteen years old. believed to be a
swindler who has victimized Washington
physicians IN the last week, was captured
by Bicycle Policeman Cofin. OF the Sec
ond precinct.
Coffin was riding through NJ street.
about o'clock when he saw a man
standing in a vestibule Of a house at
924, occupied by DR.. Charles l. West.
Something in the mans appearance and
actions attracted the attention OF the
policeman, and he dismounted from his
bicycle and stood behind a tree. watch
ing the maneuvers across the street.
The policeman took a slip OF paper
from his pocket and read:
Look out for a white man. about twen-
ty-four years old. five feet nine inches.
slender build. long. thin. smooth face.
large hook nose, short dark hair, wear
ing blue and gray golf cap"
Every policeman in washington had
such a slip II was a description OF the
swindler wanted. and Coffin saw that the
description fitted the man under surveil-
lance.
Saw the Policeman.
Suddenly the man turned and saw the
policeman watching him. Pulling mis- cap
over his eyes. he hurriedly descended the
steps and started walking toward Eighth
street "Wait a minute" called Coffin. at
which the man began running.
daled after the fugitive. who turned
south in Eighth street. running at top
speed, with Coffin riding close behind
The man exhibited remarkable speed and
kept to the pavement. while Coffin was
forced to ride in the driveway. Pedes-
trians joined in the chase and the cry Of
stop, thief' was heard.
For two blocks the man ran, but the
effort told on him, and when he reached
Mount Vernon place, he was almost ex-
hausted. while Coffin was stlll fresh. The
policeman jumped from the wheel and
continued the chase on foot. The man
ran toward Ninth street, with Coffin
gaining at every step. Finally the po-
liccuan caught him by the collar
"What do you want me for?" asked the
prisoner. breathing hard
you know as well as I do" replied
Coffin and started for the station
Coffin turned the prisoner over 10 Capt
Charles Peck. who questioned him. He
gave his name as Milton Hyman. and de-
clared he lived at 2I Fenchurch street.
Norfolk. Va 7 came 10 Washington
about two weeks ago." said Hyman. "to
get a position here. I have been unable
20 obtain work. and have been stopping
at 45z Tenth street northwest"
Hyman was locked in a cell charged
with attempted larceny. Detective Null
lin who has been tracing Hyman since
reports OF robberies were made. went 70
a hotel in Pennsylvania avenue about 5
o'clock in an effort to capture a man
believed to be an accomplice Of Hyman.
Hyman declared ne was told how TO
operate the swindle by man named
Flynn. but the police have been unable
70 locate him.
Alleged c. o. ID. Package.
on August p last, man believed 20
be Hyman called at the home OF Dr..
Robert s. Trimble, az 10 Eighteenth
street northwest. with a package marked
c. o. d. he said 1t contained surgical
instruments purchased by Dr. Trimble.
VINO was not at home when the man
called. The swindler obtained $3.50 and
left, leaving the bundle. which contained
paper and moth balls
The man also attempted TO obtain
money AT the home OF Dr. II. H Hazen
l20l Eighteenth street northwest, by the
same scheme. but was unsuccessful. The
police have received several complaints
which showed that one man was oper-
crrfr frr
missions 10 Capt Peck, they believe they
have the g1liIfv Marty