The evening times., 1899-11-03
ROBBERY IN BALTIMORE.
Burglars Overpowcr n Doctor nm
Make n Big Haul.

BALTIMORE. Nov. 3.-Dr James NJ
Morrison was held up at the muzzle of q
pistol last night at his home. 1880 Myrtle
Avenue. and robbed of money and jewelry
valued at $1,000. DR.. Morrison's wife died
a few months ago and since then the
family has consisted OF himself and two
sons. Only short time ago his sons en-
deavored to pursuade him to have night
locks placed on the doors in order that the
house might be better secured. He re-
fused to accede 10 their wishes.
The sons left home after supper last
night and about 9 o'clock DR.. Morrison
went to bed. About one hour later he
heard the front door shut with consider
able noise and he left his bed and went
down stairs in his night dress TO investi-
gate.
DR.. Morrison reached the hall and was
proceeding toward the front door when
he received violent blow on the head and
at the same moment strong hand clutch
ed his throat. The robbers-there were
two of them-hearing DR.. Morrison COM
ing down stairs, had concealed themselves
in the parior and as he passed the parlor
door one of them struck him on the head
Will tut Dull Vi piotoA eAS SsASe
grabbed his throat. DR.. Morrison was
stunned by the blow. which cut cash in
his head, and was unable to offer any re-
sistance TO the robbers. Besides, his age.
sixty-one years, precluded successful re-
sistance- 7.-f-.-,
AS soon as the robbers saw that DR..
Morrison was under their control one CT
them stood at his side with pistol in hand
and commanded. him to keep quiet under
penalty OF having his brains blown out,
while the other went through the house In
search of articles Of value. He was de-
liberate in his movements and made a
thorough search
In desk in DR.. Morrison'S room he
found a roll of money. amounting to $3.50.
Encouraged by so rich haul the thiet
broke open bureau and chiffonier dIawe- S.
wardrobes and everything that looked like
il might contain articles OF value. IRON
various places he secured the following
articles: One necklace, valued at $50;
one lady's gold watch, valued at SlCo, one
diamond ring, five stones. valued at Sloo'
one solitaire diamond ring. valued at YOU;
one bracelet set with seven diamonds, val
ned at sl5O: one gold ring valued at SIS;
one bracelet set with carbuncles. valued at
sl50; one pearl set ring. valued at $2S.
Besides these he secured seven scarf pins
and a number of trinkets upon which no
value could be placed.
Thrusting his booty into his pockets. tine
thief Joined his companion downstairs
After cautioning DR.. Morrison not TO make
an cutlery they thrust him to one side a-d
left the house.
DR.. Morrison was so badly shocked that
he was unable to leave his house, and 1t
was not until after II O'Clock that the po-
lice were informed of the robbery. AT that
time one Of DR.. Morrison's sons returned
home and learned Of the facts and prompt
ly notified the police. The only descrip-
ton that could be had of the robbers was
the fact that both we're white and stout OF
build. They were seen to enter the house
by lady living on the opposite side OF
the street. Detectives were sent out from
Headquarters at midnight to search for
possible ciews to the robbers.