Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-11
COLLEGE MAN IS
ACCUSED BURGLAR
Former Princeton and u. of P.
Athlete Is Seized in
Yankie Home

Wealth, affluence and education were
forgotten last night when Ramon NJ.
Wiley, an alumnus of the University
of Pennsylvania, son of G.. E. L.
Wiley, president Of the Standard I'm
derground Gable corporation of New
York city, was caught in the home of
James M. Yankie, manager of the
Graham Steamship and Lumber COM
pany. He is accused of burglary.
Wiley is known throughout the
country as a champion sprinter, and
for his remarkable athletic feats while
attending the Lawrenceville prepara-
tory school, Princeton university and
the University of Pennsylvania.
Last night Mr.. and Mrs. Yankie
and their 17-year-old daughter were
sitting on the front porch of their
home, 654 South Bonnie Brae street,
when attracted by sounds in the
house. Mr.. Yankie went to investi-
gate and in the hallway of the Sec
ond story of the house located man.
He turned on the electric light and
saw Wiley standing with a revolver
in his right hand.
Yankie rushed toward the man and
grappled with him before the latter
had a chance to discharge the fire
arm. A fierce struggle followed, but
Yankie finally overpowered the burg
lar and threw him down a flight Of
stairs
NEIGHBoRs GIVE CHASE
Neighbors were attracked by Vle
tussle and as Wiley started to run,
several gave chase, Mrs. Yankie cry
ing out, stop thief!"
j. w. Nickerson. 577 South Bonnie
Brae street, was one of the first to
start after the robber. Four firemen
of engine No. II also gave pursuit
and Wiley was finally cornered in
vacant lot and captured after des-
perate struggle.
1t was necessary to bind his legs
and manacle his hands before he was
subdued.
While Nickerson bound him, one of
the firemen called Special officer Mel
son. An automobile driven by S. A.
SeloVer, a real estate agent, stopped
and Wiley was taken to central police
headquarters.
While in the auto Wiley made an
attempt to get the revolver OF Of
ficer Nelson. Wiley was lying in the
bottom of the auto, and noticed the
butt of Nelson's revolver protruding
from his hip pocket.
Claiming that he wanted to stretch
his hands. Nelson moved away and
with his manacled hands Wiley made
dive to grab the revolver. Nicker-
son. who wis in the auto, anticipated
the move and grabbed Wiley.
At police headquarters he fought des-
perately and resented being searched.
Although weighing but 1874 pounds,
Wiley is all muscle and showed the
effects of training which made him one
of the most prominent athletes in the
United States.
After being treated for decorations in
the receiving hospital, Wiley talked
freely and said he regretted his ac-
tions. He admitted he had trouble
with Mrs. May Fee, proprietor of the
Drexel apartment house, Venice, and
left there yesterday afternoon
WAS DEsPONDENT
He said he became despondedt and
tired of the life he had been living, and
was ashamed to wire to his father for
more money, and decided to take a
chance in robbing some house and get
ting booty which would net him enough
money to return to his home in New
York.
After walking about he picked the
palatial residence of Mr. Yankie as a
likely house to obtain money or valu-
ables. Removing his shoes, he entered
the house by a rear door. In his drunk
en- condition he fell against chair,
causing the disturbance which ultl-
mately resulted in his capture.
Detective Hosick was sent to Venice
last night to make Investigations. In
the letters found on Wiley were many
references to Eddie Dillon, who is well
known in the sporting world and for
mer captain of the Princeton university
football team.
When searched at police headquarters
he had three diamond rings, gold
bead necklace and a gold stickpin.
which were identified by Yankle as his
property.
Wiley is a clever conversationalist,
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