The herald., 1893-12-02
BURGLARS HAVE THEIR WAY.
They Break in Three Places in
One Night.
A Sudden Epidemic Of Burglaries
and Till Tappings.
Most of the Places Robbed Are within
Two Blocks of the Police
station-Moncy Drawers
Receive Attention.

The criminal class are apparently hav-
ing things all their own way, if their
work yesterday morning is any criterion
of their operations, for seven bur-
glaries within one week, five of which
were accomplished early yesterday
morning in the vicinity OF Spring and
Fourth streets. with more precincts to
hear from, indicate that something is
wrong.
Yesterday morning between 2
O'Clock and daylight they went through
three places of business in q row on
South Spring stfeet-Nos. Az, Ala and
4l6.
The saloon at 412 South Spring street
was entered from the rear by means of
removing the transom. The thieves not
finding any money in the till, they con-
tented themselves with a fine repast,
consisting of the best wines and edibles
in sight, and these they did full justice
to, judging from the appearance of
empty bottles. etc.
They then adjourned next door, to
No. 414-Chapman's stove store. By
breaking the glass window and cutting
a screen they turned the latch in the
window and then found it an easy mat
ter to gain access to the premises. They
had more luck at this place than nt the
saloon, as far as coin was concerned.
Frying open the money drawer they
were rewarded by getting $3.50 in silver
and silver watch. So far this is all
that is missed. They did not disturb
the safe, which contained quito an
amount.
They kept on going down the block
and the next rear door, 416, WAS singled
out, being the American restaurant.
Here they came near meeting with q
warm reception. The proprietor sleeps
in the store and he was awakened from
his slumbers by the breaking of the
glass window. He seized his shot gun
and was on the scene within few min
utes but the thieves made hasty de-
parture and for once were foiled.
For little diversion they next picked
out q lodging house at 4311a South
Spring street and entered the room of q
Mrs. Stone and succeeded in purloining
a silver dollar and an alarm clock, but
fortunately for the lady they overlooked
her purse which contained about $50.
Not being molested by the appearance
OF any blue coats they found time to in
vestigate the stock of Smiths tailoring
establishment on Spring. just north OF
Fourth street, and as usual they went
merrily along without interruption.
Here they found no trouble in opening
safe door with chisel but as yet the
tailor does not know his actual loss.
A tradesman on Main street also
states his place was entered about the
same time, and on Saturday night the
same gang, no doubt, paid visit to the
Snrnricn Ylillinaru c1D Snnfh
Spring street. As seems to be their
former custom they gained an entrance
through the rear by prying off the win
dow latch. The proprietor states he has
not missed any goods. The money
drawer, as usual, was looked after, but
in this instance their labors were fruit
less, as the till was empty.
1t was discovered yesterday that
certain residence which the
burglars have tried TO enter dur.
ing the past week is still in
their minds, for yesterday morning
pieces of raw meat, containing strych-
nine, were found scattered around the
yard. for the purpose, no doubt, OF pois-
oning the faithful little watch dog who
haa prevented this fellow from entering
his masters residence.
The coroner will have q job if they
molest this particular house again, for 8
warm reception awaits them.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
A burglar was captured at IL O'Clock
last night in the act of robbing the
dry goods store at 419 South Spring
street, owned by Mr.. Lockhart.
He was seen to crawl through q win
dow by @. B. Smith, who sent word to
the police station. Sergeant Smith and
Secretary Cottle, with Officers Bosqui,
Bates, Mcguire, Kinney, Hawley, Mer-
Ger, Cox and Dyke went to the scene.
They found the man crouching under
counter. He was brought to the sta
ton, but would give no name.
He had letter in his pocket signed
Ruth" He is supposed to be the fell
low who committed the four burglaries
in the vicinity above referred to.
Professor Eli Brown, superintendent
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