The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-13
HE WAS SANDBAGGED
JAMES MAGoLRIT ASSAULTED AND
ROBBED BY THREE MEN.
HIS Ear Split Open - Police still I'm
able to Reduce the Prevalence
OF Robberies.

There have been great many Durglaries
and robberies In the city in the last few
weeks. and the violation OF the liquor laws
has been as persistent as at any time since
Mr.. Taggart became Mayor. Even by taking
the watchful eyes OF the police off the saloon
violators the force. as at present disciplined.
shows little ability to head sff robber1es, bur-
glaries and that sort of crime which is re-
duced to a minimum by an efficient police
force. In the last month there have been
several bold "hold-ups" on the streets. and
last night there was another one at North
Indianapolis. which is now patrolled by the
police.
About o'clock in the evening James Ma
goirit a farmer living near New Augusta.
was assaulted by three men while passing
along Highland street. between Lulu ard
RAIDER streets. The three men crept ur be-
hind him and one of them knocked him sense
less with some heavy weapon, probably a
sandbag. The footpads Obtained only $1.10.
railing 10 md the watch which their victim
carried. When Magolrit was taken into
swans drug store, on Twenty-se cond street.
and Dr. karspetter summoned, Z was .ound
that the farmers left ear had been split
wide open by the blow. His left eye was bad
Of a house on East New York stree. az watcS
and diamond ring being taken. Is also re-
ported in this mornings Journal. Below is
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reported In the daily press IN the lasr two
weeks. A long list was published in the JOUR-
nal a short time ago, when u was shown
how Ineffective the police force e In coping
with burglars The police DO not always give
the reporters accounts OF robbaries as TX Is
a good policy sometimes not 10 make them
Last Saturday night cloak was stolen
from Miss Mary Diggins while she Nas walk
ing on washington street, near Illinois.
There was no policeman TO be found. farly
Saturday morning some one managed 10
rob the bo0kkeeper's desk at the Bates
house. securing several hundred dollars
Kprta "a East n, Tshs ns l n9ms Of Charles
tied end about 500 worth OF property stolen.
An attempt was made Tuesday night to
enter the home OF Thomas II. Mclean. GIG
North Pennsylvania street. but the burglar
was frightened away by some boys who dis
covered him. The same night a negro as
s sav Ina ana fdTsgEEed her INTO an
During the progress OF church services. a
week ago last night. the home of Rev j. c.
Peters was ransasked completely. The bur-
knowing no one would be at home until after
3 o'clock, and also knowing that they need
have no fear OF being surprised by a police
Wednesday morning, April 1. burglars held
q regular carnival In the northwest part of
store "a Vest Tweh n Street Sas aten
also some stamps and few small articles
a long search In the residence OF George W
tkandsrsr IS Highland place; proited the
entered the house next door. occupied by
John 0Hara. and secured watch and
house at 2ss North New Jersey street b s,t
secured little OF value.
Monday night. March 10. three bicycles were
stolen while left standing In the street for a
moment. It has been discovered that tbs
old Landers porkhouse has recently beer
robbed or everything junk dealer would
buy. Several convictions were made In this