Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-27
AFTER THE BURGLARS
POLICE PARADE THE STREETS IN
PLAIN CLOTHES.
But One Culprit Discovered Last Night
Many Persons Called Upon
for Explanations.

But one report OF the operations Of bur-
glars was received at police headquarters
this morning The case was that Of an at
tempt only, and there Is nothing about 1t
to indicate that it was the work OF those
who have been using Jimmy to force open
doors and windows. Some one attempted
to open the rear gate on the premises OF
Mr.. Robert Everett. 127 18th street north
east. He was evidently frightened of be-
fore he could gain an entrance to the
house.
Tuesday night a colored man was found
In the house Of Mrs. Miller on 9Th street
northeast, but was frightened away before
he had an opport unity to take anything.
He was found in the kitchen by Mrs Mil
ier's son, but the boy was 50 badly fright
ened that he was unable to make an out
cry before 1t was too late to cause the in
truders arrest
A jimmy was used on the window at
Tobins saloon near police headquarters
about o'clock yesterday morning. The
police found the window open, but nothing
had been taken. 1t Is believed that the
burglars were frightened off by the ap-
proach of the officers. The detectives are
satisfied that the several robberies COM
mitted during the past week have not been
done by one man. There are at least two
engaged, the police believe. as in some Of
the places the work was of such 6. daring
nature that man would hardly have taken
the chances alone.
Scenes at Midnight.
A Star reporter spent part Of the night
with two officers who were doing duty in
plain clothes looking for burglars, and a
number Of usual midnight scenes were wit
messed. People returning from night work
were closely watched as were many men
who had been to places Of amusement or
who were returning home after having in
dulged In liquid refreshments to an extent
which made them irresponsible. At one
house colored man was seen to jump over
a back fence. 1t was nearly 2 o'clock in
the morning, and the case presented a seri-
Gus aspect for a few seconds only. The
man was late getting to his place OF en-
ployment, and had gone out the back way
to save time and to keep from arousing the
place a young man was caught in the act
Of climbing porch in order to get to the
second-story window.
Il left my key home" was his explana-
tion land didn't want the old folks to
know what time got home"
While he was making his explanation the
upper window opened and inquiry was
made: Whats the matter down there?"
in an undertone. Nothing at ALL" he an
swered; I'm just talking to two friends"
and then the door was opened for the man
who had been suspected of being the bur-
glar.
Without Pass Key.
Two young ladies were seen effecting an
entrance to house In the southeast Sec
ton, assisted by their escorts. They had
left home and called on friends early in
the evening without having made the neces-
sary arrangements to get into the house
upon their return. In their efforts to arouse
somebody in the house they had caused
IN nj
had finally procured ladder. They were
about to enter their home, when they were
seen by the officers.
A number of men under the influence Of
liquor were met by the officers and called
upon for explanations. In each case the
man was permitted to continue his home
ward Journey.
An early caller at police headquarters
this morning complained OF an experience
he said he had with an officer last night.
His right eye was very much discolored and
he blamed policeman for 1t.
I was at the door Of a drug store about
o'clock this morning" he stated when a
policeman came and wanted to know what
I was doing there. He then wanted to
know what I had on me and proceeded to
search my pockets. He then hauled off
and dealt me blow with his fist"
The officer will probably be called upon
for an explanation.
Careless Residents.
The police have found a great number
Of front doors and windows open during
their Investigations since the burglars made
their appearance several days ago. Last
night the police Of the first precinct found
the doors of several business houses I'M
locked With such carelessness, the police
say, the merchants should not be surprised
II they are robbed. At this season Of the
year tramps Of the order known to the
police as "hobos" are going in the direction
climate. thew
to give some Of the unprotected places
call.