The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-07
GOOD POLICE WORK.
Burglars Captured and Goods
Recovered In . Day.
RosBER Or wILziNskl HOUSE.
Early Msrnsng Thieves Less . Ksss-
dsnes sna Bsasues ~ Leisure
One - Them Coafsssss.

Mrs. II. wiszinski's residences at f07
James street. was hnrglsrixed early yester-
oay morning Of clothes. sewelry. silver
ware and other articles valued at about
10 No clue 70 the identity Of the burg
lars vas LETT, but within sixteen hours tbs
goods. save one piece 81 jeweIry, ware re-
covered and the criminals lodged in the
eaiy JAIL One has confessed. duplicating
the other. thus disproviDg tine saying con-
corning honor among thieves"
The Burglary was one Of the most pecu-
lar pieces OF work that has been done
this season. exhibiting traces Of the expert
and the inexperienced Entrance was
gained 10 the kitchen by one Of the burg
.ars through window as the aide Of the
mouse. Then sksieson key was used to
unlock the door and let the other party in.
Inc nrst work was done in the cellar,
where trunks were torn open and the con-
tents strewn over the floor. Their ideas
OF marketable plunder led them TO pass by
tns things spread out before them, and
they started on an exploring tour Of the
house In the dining room the silverwsre
attracted their attention. dozen large
spoons, similar number Of knives and
forks and two napkin rings were done up
In napkins and tucked In a bag. The fell
lows we're eonsiderate enough TO leave
knife and fork at each place At the table.
without hesitation they went to the
third story Of the house and en-
tered William Wilxinski's room. IL was
the work of . moment to appropriate three
suits Of clothes. dress suit. silk under
wear. three light overcosts and q mer-
schaum pipe marked "WiIzinski." s. ].
Leavey, Q travelling man who has been
rooming ut the house. had gone out. leay-
Ing his room 20 the mercy of the thieves.
1t was just what they wanted. for in fine
leather satchel he had left his gold watch,
chain. diamond pin, moonstone pin,
samples of pipes and other novelties. Next
the contents OF cheffonier was ransacked,
and after picking out what was wanted the
remaining articles were returned, but not
In apple-pie order. The rooms occupied
by Mrs Wilzinski, Miss Victoria Wilxinski
and Miss Frances Wilzinski were found
locked. and on that account carefully
avoided. This seems strange, as one of
the burglars had very fine skeleton key.
The task OF collecting the booty had rem
dered the thieves tired. so they con-
Guided to enjoy . square meal. Cold
chicken, pies. fruit. cake and other eat
sbles left from the Sunday dinner
were brought forth from the pantry or re-
frigerator and placed on the table. There
was plenty OF ice cream, but the night
vas so disagreeable that they had no APP
petite for such stuff The chicken was
devoured first, and as the bones became
stripped Of meat, they were thrown into q
corner. Fruit that did not suit them was
bitten and east aside. Then. with laugh
as h. $.skn II. ~ Ia.
and the people OF the house, the burglars
went out into the rain and mud. In the
morning the cook Was astonished to find
the house in disorder. He Immediately
told of his discovery and the women COM
menced to look around for the cause.
They did not have to hunt long, and when
the full extent OF the burglary became
known there was excitement IN the VIII
zinski household. Miss Victoria cried:
"Oh. my sealskin sack - and ran to see if
IL was safe. The other ladies were equally
anxious about different valuables. and I'M
ill Ii was learned that not an article under
lock had been touched there was great ex-
element. The police were Immediately
notified by telephone and In due course of
time obtained partial list Of the goods
stolen.
AT o'clock Officer Baidus saw O sus-
pieious character. that he had been watch
ing the night previous, turn the corner of
Washington street at Railroad avenue.
Baldus stepped into second hand store
TO see what would happen. Strange to say
the man came directly toward the store,
and Baldus, desiring TO avoid him, walked
to the rear. The man walked I'm, looked
at the coat behind which the officer was
concealed, but failed to see him. Then be
pulled . meerschaum pipe ont OF his
pocket, meanwhile watching the front
door, and asked the second hand man
what he would give for IT, The second
hand man said he thought 10 was worth
~ cents, bat the other wanted 81 Baldus
walked up and remarked; THAT Is fine
pipe you have"
"You are right" was the answer. s'I
hate TO sell il. but must have money to
eat on"
ut seems to me-" said the officer. 1.-The
police have been looking for pipe of that
description. IL won't do any harm for
you to go TO headquarters and see the cap
tain"
The man protested his innocence OF
wrong-doing, but was taken to headquar-
tiers and closeted with Chief Jackson, Can't.
Willard and Detective Cndihee. The pipe
was examined and found TO bear the
name "Wilxinski." The prisoner became
tangled mp in his account of him
self, and finally broke down en-
t!rely. lie confessed the burglary,