Evening star., 1915-02-15

Police Sergt. Harry R. Lohman of
the first precinct. who was shot twice
early yesterday morning near 9Th and
z streets northwest by Leo Newman.
whom he had under arrest. has a good
chance for recovery. 1T was stated at
Emergency Hospital today. Newman.
however, who was shot in the right
leg by Detective Harry Cole as he was
attempting to escape, is in serious
condition.
DIR. Harry Lewis, superintendent of
the hospital, who took charge of the
two men. with the assistance OF Dr.
George Murphy of the hospital stan,
after they arrived at that institution.
said X-ray photographs were taken
yesterday to determine the exact posi-
ton of the bullets in each patient.
Bullet Fractures Two Bones.
The bullet which struck Newman's
leg in the rear fractured two bones.
DR.. Lewis said the police sergeant's
condition had somewhat improved to-
day and that he had a comfortable
night. Newman, he said. became
weaker last night and his condition
is now regarded as serious
Frank Mack and Elsie Grimth,
both colored, who were arrested with
Newman, are held at the f1rst precinct
police station. Both are charged with
CARRYING concealed weapons Newman
is being watched at the hospital by
a policeman. as a charge OF assault
,,itb intent to kill has been placed
against him.
When the woman was searched at
the station house by the matron. it is
stated, four gags, made of cloth several
feet in length. several pieces of rope.
with slip loops in the end. and revol-
yer were found in her muff. re-
volver, which Mack is alleged to have
carried and thrown INTO doorway
was picked up by the police.
In describing the arrest of the two men
and the woman, Detective Cole stated to-
day that he and Sergt Lohman. both In
citizens clothes. trailed the two men from
7th and C streets down 9th street The
woman was on the other side of the street
There have been several housebreak-
ing cases recently, and from the actions
of the men," the officer stated, I'VE be-
came SUSPICIOUS
officer Displays His Badge.
He said that when the two men had
gone several doors below street. on 9Th
street. Sergt. Lohman placed his hand on
Newman, and, displaying his badge. told
Newman he was under arrest. About the
same time Cole took hold of Mack. The
two prisoners walked but short dis
tanCe with the O1lceTS, WHen Newman Is
said to have whipped out a large .3s
caliber revolver and fired twice INTO Sergt.
Lohman's breast. and started on a run
down the street. Detective Cole. hear
ing the shots. turned around. he said. and.
rs Newman was fleeing. fired two shots at
him. One of them struck him in the leg.
Policeman Clay, who came running up
9th street on hearing the shots fired by
Newman, drew his revolver. and also shot
at Newman about the same time as did
Cole. Detective Cole still retained his
told on Mack. and then crossed the street
and arrested the woman.
The two colored prisoners were taken
to police headquarters today and their
photographs and Bertillion measurements
were taken.
Sergt. Lohman. who is forty-six years
old. served in the United States Marine
Corps, from which he was honorably dis
charged in 1892. A short time later he
was appointed a private in the metro
poIitan police department He was made
acting sergeant February 16. 1904. for
efficienct service. and July of the same
year was made full sergeant.