The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-01-16
BURGLARIES.

The band OF burglars IN TINS city sui
continue their depredations, and all at
tempts to discover them have up to the
present proved futile. There can be no
doubt that some OF the parties engaged
are well acquainted in the city, which
would indicate that they are residents Of
the place. Their success in escaping
detection is somewhat remarkable and
their adroit movements and boldness
prove that they are in league with some
professional cracksmen. On Friday
night several attempts were made and
one successful burglary committed.
About 2 o'clock Saturday morning a ser
want girl of Mr.. Seeger, who occupies a
front room in the upper story, heard
whether he should scale the high fence
which encloses Mr.. Seeger's yard, and
was informed that he could enter by the
gate. A short while after, the dog which
was chained in the back yard set up a
furious barking, which awoke MIR. See
ger, and he got up. The person who
remained at the front door heard the
noise inside and notified his pal by
whistle that there was danger. Mr..
Seeger observed both men running along
the side walk bat they were at such
distance that he could not recognize
them.
The same night al attempt was made
to enter the house of Mr.. Comfy. on the
plank road short distance outside the
city. The burglar was prying up the
window of a room occupied by hired
man. The occupant OF the room heard
the noise and going to the window drew
aside the curtain. \ man was standing
outside clearly visible in the moonlight.
When he noticed that he was discovered
he instantly took to his heels and was
shortly out of reach. He is described
as tall slender man, and well dressed.
As there was a light fall of snow til 1t
night, it is possible that if the proper
steps were taken Immediately tue where
abouts of the fellow might have been
I determined.
Still another burglary more successful
than the others was committed that
night The residence of Mr. O. Tori
son was entered through the cellar. The
thief found his way to Mr.. Torrison's
room who was sleeping sOundly at the
! time. He took a valuable gold watch
from Mr.. Torrison's pocket and two
meerschanm pipes which were in the
room. Mrs. Torrison was awake Mt the
time and noticed the movements of the
burglar but was so paralyzed by fear
that she did not awake her husband until
after the thief had left the room. She is
unable to give description of the mid
night caller.
| There are rrImors Of other attempted
burglaries, which are thought to be the
effect of imagination and fear. A servant
girl of Mr.. Rudolph was badly frightened
| by seeing two strangers in the yard. She
Immediately notified Mr.. Rudolph, who
instantly sailed out with his gun but
could discover no one. 1t is said that an
attempt was made to enter the house OF
Mr.. McAllister. People have been seen
| by restless persons, on the>street at the
tsrnSeasonanlc n0uT OF o CLOCK IN the
morning.
Should the perpetrators of these bur
glaries be caught it is quite likely that
lYnching will be restorted to as the PEG.
pie are thoroughly excited and think
that the law is much too lenient in its
treatment of these criminals A close
watch is being kept and it is probable
that capture will soon be made If the
burglaries continue. Meanwhile every
body should be on his guard, and sus
picious characters should be made to give
an account of themselves. If people
from abroad are engaged in this nefarious
work hotel keepers might aid in discoy
ing the villains by noticing the absence
| of their Quests