The morning call., 1894-04-19
BOLD ROBBERS.
They Raid a Streetcar at
Midnight.
Charlotte Perkins Stetson, the Re.
former, Secures Her Divorce
at Last.

OAKLAND.-Car of the Oakland Con-
solidated Street Railway Company was
held up on Shattuck avenue. near Bushrod
Park. at y o'clock Tuesday night, by two
men, and the carmen and nine passengers
robbed of money and valuableS. About
500 in ready cash was taken.
The car was in the charge of Motorman
James OByrne and Conductor Boymau.
The power-house was left al IL 80, with
seven gentlemen and two ladies as passep-
gers. 1t was the late run and fast time
was being made along the avenue. when
two men stepped into the light short dis
lance before the car and held up their
hands as signal TO stop. Supposing
them to be belated passengers the motor
man slowed up and the men jumped on,
one in front and the other in the rear
As soon as they We're on the car the
strangers drew haDdkerchiefS over their
eyes in lieu of masks and the one in front
presented a revolver to O'Byrne's face
and ordered him to stop the car.
The motorman at first refused, supposing
il was all hoax, but the ferOcty with
which the second command was given con-
WINGED him Of the desperate character of
the unknown, aud he promptly complied. The
car came to iull stop at Marlposa street. but
the robber was dissatisfied and ordered 1t run
AS soon as the ear reached the hollow the
carmen were ordered within the car. O'Byrne.
In moving forward, kicked his lool-valise TO
one side, and, STOPPING, opened il and took out
his revolver. Before he could make any use of
1t he was covered aud ordered 10 surrender
upon pain of instant death. Seeing that re-
slstance was useless, he gave II up.
The motOrman and conductor were then
marched into the car. One robber took up a
position at one end and with revolver in each
hand. announced the subsequent events.
ThaC hhAr raH no Dc
up," and beginning with the conductor, re-
lieyed The unfortunate eleven OF Valuables and
money.
T. a. Richardson a conductor on the road,
and pull the trolley OF the wire In order 10
leave the bandits in darkness land so precpi-
tate stampede, but he was observed and
forced 10 stand back up 10 the front door.
Fifteen dollars was taken from The conductor,
and Is cents Of it returned TO him 10 make
change with. Joe Racine, prominent member
OF the Reliance Club, was first robbed OF his
watch ard then presented with it on the ground
Of its being unavailable TO the robbers.
When the passengers had been robbed to a
man the mOtornlan was ordered TO go ahead.
and be obeyed, leaving The hlgnWayman stand
ing by the track.
O'Byrne put Oh full power. and meeting a re-
turn car, Told Of the robbery and went back
withshis requirements. But the men had
made good their escape, and have not been
captured nor seen since.
UByrne says one was about feet IL inches
in height and OF 40 pounds weight. He ap-
peared 10 be 35 or 40 years of age. The other
was not over %, and was somewhat shorter and
lighter than bis accomplice.
The police. who are working on the case, have
an idea that these highwaymeI ale the same
two who held up a San francisco streetcal
recently and robbed the carmen and a solitary
passenger.
The superintendent of the road has offered &
reward OF 500 for the arrest and conviction O
either Of the robbers.
Wealthy and Insane.
| n. j. Adams, as guardian OF the estate OF
Mrs. Helen B. BlinD, made report of hi
stewardship yesterday and asked the courts u
approve 1t.
affairs of Mrs. Blinn for some time because o
| that poor woman's mental trouble. She is rich
| but Is now, and has been for long time, hope
| lessly insane and unable to enjoy her estate
| which is very large one. She Is now an occu
! pant OF private asylum at Stockton. and TO
| the last year OF so all that money cOuld DO 4
restore her reason has been done, but in vain
Mr.. Adams reported that he had disburse,
| S31, 1853 IL and that there remained IN cash T.
| the credit OF Mrs. Blinn the sum Of s15.O24
Tie whole value of the estate is $40, 946 81
This includes real estate valued at ST., JIG.
Free at Last.
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson Is at last fire.
| from her husband, Charles Walt Stetson, tn
| portrait painter.
judgment was entered yesterday for Mrs
I Stetson after an examination int o the testmon
| Dy court commissioner w ullney. Lie Gf0uD(
was failure TO provide. and the husband mad
! no opposition 10 The suit. There was no orde
issued for alimony or regarding the custody o
J the minor child, little girl now with tht
mother
Notes.
Alice Knox has brought suit against Sheriff
/ McKillican and Joseph King for he recovery
! OF horses valued al $4,000 and for $1,000
/ damages. II is alleged hat the horses are un
! lawfully held by the defendants.
The will of Catherine Giryin was fled 70,
| probate yesterday. The estate Is valued al
! $4,000.
| Frank q. Drum has approved as executor
claim OF the Union Savings Bank for sis. DOT
upon promissory note given by John S. Drum
! with interest at per cent.
Mary Barnafd has brought suit against Neil.
! HenrIksen Tor $1,000 damages for alleged false
Imprisonment.
The State Conference OF the Young Women.
/ Christian Temperance Union will be held a
! the First congregational Church tomorrow
closing with an evening session, when Mis-!
Sarah Severance OF Cole &c Park Will speak.
ALAMEDA.