The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-07-07
THE AIRS ART,
from the Boston Herald.


ner, the science and appliances of burg
larry, suppose that conversation takes
place between the writer and an ac-
complished hnusebreaker. In fact,
very many interviews covering pc
Rod of nearly two years really were
had not only with this man, but with
several others of similar character
The one now referred to was the son
of an English surgeon, received libe-
raj education and then studied for the
medical profession. He became adj
dicted to drink. and at last to eytricate
himself from debt he robbed the safe of
an uncle. His success gave him pas
sion for crime, and for several months
his relatives were Systematically rohb-
ed but he was finally detected and
fled TO this country, where he sooh
Joined number of English thieves,
and shortly rose to the front rank in
his craft. However his love of drink
was his ruin, and the cause of his serv-
ing several terms in prison, each time
under different name. He was re-
cognized, however, and his medical
knowledge II ade available by making
him an assistant in the hospital. So
much for him--now for what he says
Reporter swell, Doctor, suppose
you tell me something about burglars
and burglary--the men, tools and man
ner of working"
The Doctor Every good, cir.
haven't much to do now, and, if son
don't mind, should rather like to talk
over matters. Now, as to the men
themselves, there's not much to be told
OF course, l can give you names bu,
they are like other men, good, bad and
Indifferent (smiling;) but few of them
too good, though. But there is vas,
deal to be said about the tools and the
way we work. Of course, when
speak of tools and operations, refe,
only to professional and capable men
not to blacksmiths, who could do :
job by smashing in the door with {
sledge hammer The tools. unless o
Il very common sort, are mostly made
in England, and generally are of excel
lent workmanship, although latterly
SOME have been manufactured IN tfi
country equal to any. They are mad,
of the very best material; indeed, i
was not more than four years ago tina
a large quantity was seized in Londo1
which were composed of quality q
steel until then almost unknown to- tlr
honest mechanic, and their constrnc
ton and finish were as fine as are Civ
en- to a surgeons instruments. ITO
questiOn.) ono, don't know mysel
where or by whom the :Ools were mad,
but do know where they are to b
obtained"
An ordinary set of tools consists of
jimmy, which is a bar of steel from
twelve to eighteen inches long, chise
shaped at one end and cloyen at tn
other, small dark lantern (glim,)
large, strong pruning or clasp knife 70
cutting panels, long, thin, flexibl
blade, a spatnla in fact, for openin
windows by inserting between the mp
per and lower sash, SO as to push bacl
the fastening an assortment of skele
ton keys with wards at both ends, call
ed double-enders, wires TO lift lock
tumblers, and brace and bit. Such
common set may be- bought for abou
$40. They are sufficient for ordinar
work, but extraordinary cases deman,
more complicated and powerful nipple
ments, and sometimes the invention q
particular machinery. Here is wher
the ingenuity of g man comes int
play.
The writer-"That was your line 2
| THE Doctor with a faint dash {
, pride)-"Yes, sir. Well, it must b
uDuCIStVuu tudt VIC uOu WOth udt
hazard we know what we are abuut
and in many unsupported ways lear
, all necessary facts concerning a ware
house or a dwelling, and its inmate
and their habits, the arrangement {
the rooms, the obstacles to be over
come, and the probable amount Of gain
! We, the best of us, don't very ofte
crack nut without kernel"
Writer-"About the particular too
, and manner Of operating 2"
Doctor-sIf we decide to enter
crib by the door, the lock is opene
, with skeleton key, or key mad
from a cast or impression. IF thes
means are unsuccessful, or there al
extra bolts, we used formerly to appl
} the jax-in-a- box--not much nov
however. 1t is powerful little Ell
CINE, that is resistless when applicable
It's principle features arc steel re
with one T shaped end, solid iro
box, and screw. The T is inserte
into the keyhole and turned a quart,
round; the screw is then impelled fo
ward upon the door, and the lock
quietly torn to pieces. Then, for II
side doors, we have the panel CUTTER
This consists of a strong stem with