The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-23
CROOKS CARNIVAL
Burglars Bold Operating
Fearlessly.
RIVER PIRATES AT VALLEJO.
The Light-Fingered, Ex-Convicts and
Confidence Men Cause Losses
at Several Places.

VALLEJO, Sept. 22.-Last night the
store of j. Dennanys was entered by bur-
glars and several hundred dollars worth
of dry goods and valuable notions, iDclud-
ing some personal effects of the proprietor,
were taken. The thieves gained an en-
trance 10 the store. which is under the
Bernard House, by cutting out several
bars of iron which form a lattice protec-
ton for the rear window of the store. On
completing their work the thieves re-
placed the iron bars, fastening them in
place by means of a pulley. Before leav-
ing, however. they ransacked the store,
carrying away all that was of value.
There is no clew by which the thieves
Will be discovered. They are undoubtedly
the same ones who a few months ago
made number OF visits 10 the large dry
goods store of Dannenbaum, and carried
away great quantity of goods. The opin-
ion is general that the thieves belong to a
gang or pirates who work tie river in
boats and sloops and take everything they
can get their hands on. The stolen stuff
is then taken to San Francisco and dis
posed Of This kind of work has been
done on the river for years, but it is only
lately that the pirates have made so bold
as to come into the heart of town for plum
der. 1t seems that there is no one whose
business it is to capture these pirates. and
they are thus emboldened to ntnue their
nefariOus work. They are also said to be
quite numerous on the river.
SANTA Rosa, Sept. PIT was learned
to-day that about the time Special Officer
johnson was having an exciting experience
with burglar In the heart of j. NJ. Dick
son q Co.'s store early Thursday morning,
an attempt was being made 10 enter Mr.
Williams residence on College avenue.
Mr.. Williams returned from the country
the day before and drew a sum of money
from the bank and took it home with him.
The supposltion is that the burglar saw
him draw the money and followed him
and located the house. Late in the night
Mr.. Williams was awakened by a sound at
the window of another room. SEEING a
revolver he went to investigate. AS he ap-
preached the window he saw man max
ing off in the darkness. An examination
of the window showed the man was cut
ting hole in the glass just under the fast
ening of the upper sash. Had he not been
disturbed he would have effected an en-
trance in minute more.
The police report a number Of ex-con-
vets and tough characters in the city and
citizens are on their guard.
SAN BERNARDINo, Sept. 22.-For many
days past complaints have been made at
police headquarters of the depredations of
sneak thleves. Last night one of the
light-fngered gentlemen, T. Milton Lewis,
was arrested while in the act of pilferpg
pair of pincers from the second hand
store Of Z. r. Critics. After being placed
in jail he confessed to a number of thefts
that have taken place recently.
SAN JOSE, Sept. 22.-SeVera sharpers
who are in the wake of Sells g. Rent
frew's Circus, that yesterday closed a TWO
days engagement in this city. are wan ted
on charge of swindling by means of the
shell and pea game. One man lost $50
and the swindlers cleaned up at least $500
In their operations here.
The doorkeeper of a sideshow of the
circus is wanted on a charge of petty
larceny. He refused TO give up a
So gold piece that was handed to him to
change.
EzSToCKToN, Sept 22.-Burglars made a
lucky find in Jeweler Clicks house last
night, and carried away valuabIes and
coin to the amount Of $500. They chloro-
formed the family and made a thorough
search for plumber, but missed valuable
diamond brooch, which was on Mrs.
Clicks clothing. They carried the garment
into the yard, and cast it aside, but did
not see the diamond, and the Jewel was
found this morning by member of the
family