The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-13
TWO ARE HELD ON
 LARCENY CHARGE Lee J. Beyer and Son Ar rested by Dr. B. P. Hogan SAYS HE IS INNOCENT
Elder Man Says He Was Looking for His Stolen Auto-Was Seen Coming Out of Garage
 by Physician

Lee J. Beyer, formerly manager foi the Krit Motor Sales company, and Car ]. Beyer. his son, were arrested about 1o:SO o'clock last night at the point of pistol by pr. F. P. Hogan, in the rear of the Hillman hospital. pr Hogan fired two shots before. the Bey- CTS were brought to a stop anu marched to the corner of Avenue G and Twenti. eth street, where the police were sum moned. Officers Foley, Brown Kicks and Ryan were quickly on the scene and Lee Beyer and his son were soon Tn the city bastile held on a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 According to pr. Hogan, the negro man of all work at the garage in the rear of the Hillman hospital sum- moned him about 1O:3o o'clock with the statement that there were burglars at the garage. Dr. Hogan seized his pistol and was on the scene in a few mo- ments. He stated he saw Lee Beyer coming out. of the garage with five gallon can of oil, and firing two shots in the air commanded the two to throw up their hands. They obeyed.
 The story of the negro Jarrett Martin is that he appeared on the scene on his way to his bedroom, which is To- cated over the garage, and thought it strange that the door should be open. He turned the electric switch and saw & man whom he later identified as Lee Beyer stooping in corner. The negro listened to the explanation of the then unknown man that he was looking for a MT. Hardy, and nodded that he was satisfied with the statement, and then walked out of the garage, stating that another negro was waiting for him and that he had only looked in the place for him. The moment the negro left the garage he ran to the Hillman hos pital a few yards away and notified pr. Hogan, who immediately ran out and captured Lee Beyer and his son Carl
 In the Krit automobile which the Beyers had brought to the garage on Avenue G, was found 20 gallons of gas- oline and five gallons of oil. It was also discovered by the police that the locks on the gasoline and oil storage tanks had been broken. The garage
 
 forced, and following these discoveries the police decided that the Beyers should be charged with burglary and grand larceny A tire, the property Of Dr. Hogan, was also found attached to the Krit automobile of Beyer.
 To the police Lee Beyer stated that his address was 1924 Avenue G, ana that his son had been out riding all day and that he found him in the rear of, the Hillman hospital. He stoutly denied that he was stealing gasoline. The sonSmain tained rigid silence and would not answer any of the questions of the police.
 At the city jail late last night Lee Beyer stated to a reporter of The Age Herald that the address he had given the police was that of one of his friends and that he really lived at 1216 Fourteenth street. south. He said
 My automobile was stolen, and hav- ing heard that it was on Avenue G, i was out there looking for it. Just as l found it in charge of my son Dr. Hogan came up and shot at us. There was nothing else to do but go with him. | live at 1216 Fourteenth street, south, and am not employed at present My son operates d small automobile repair shop at our home. l am sure this will be settled all right"
 In the city directory the address of Leg j. Beyer is given as 1928 f1fteehth avenue, south, and his occupation Is given as manager of the Krit Motor Sales company. The occupation of his son, Carl J., Is given a salesman.
 Sergeant of Detectives S. H. Darnell stated at an early hour this morning that warrants will be sworn out this morning for the Beyers.