Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
SEEK OF
ROBBER SHOT
BY WOMAN
EXPECT TO FIND LlFELESS
FORM
POLICE FOLLOW A TRAIL OF
BLOOD
Daring Attempt Of Burglar to Enter
Dwelling Results in Man Receiv-
ing Wound from Intended
Victims Revolver

A daring burglar nearly lost his life
as the result of accurate shooting on
the part of woman whose home he at
tempted to rob early yesterday morn
ing, and 1t is thought by detectives who
have investigated that the mans life
less body may today be lying In some
secluded spot, his death having been
caused by the bullet fired at him by his
intended victim.
The woman whose bravery and pres
ence of mind have been highly COM
mended by the police is Mrs. Z. Is.
Hardin Of 1888 Long Beach avenue.
Mr.. Hardin is employed at night and
the woman remains alone While he is
absent. Late Saturday night she re-
tired as usual and soon dropped asleep.
Some time later she was awakened by
a slight noise. Sitting up In bed Mrs.
Hardin peered about the room but
could see nothing unusual A moment
later she heard noise as If some per-
son was endeavoring to force a window.
Reaching under her pillow Mrs.
Hardin grasped revolver whicn sollle
time ago was given her by her nus
band. Arising cautiously from the bed
Mrs. Hardin peered toward the window
and second later saw the head ana
shoulders of man rise above the SILL
Shoots Robber
Taking hasty aim the woman pulled
the trigger of her revolver and with q
scream of pain and fright the robber
dropped his hold ON the window Sill
and fell to the ground below.
moment later Mrs. Hardin heard
the man staggering from the yard, but
being. overcome with excitement the
woman was unable to follow him.
When Mr.. Hardin returned nome sew
eral hours later his wife told of her
experience and Hardin hastily sum-
moned several neighbors and started
on a search for the robber.
Beneath the window which the man
had tried to force was found a great
pool of blood, while the fence on whicn
he stood at the time was also spfihkieo
with large drops.
Leading from the yard to the side-
walg was a trail of blood, while a shor'
distance from the house was found
great spot as IL the burglar had beer
overcome with weakness and fallen.
The man had evidently arisen aItel
Ja few minutes and made his way tc
some place where he could bandage the
wound and stop the flow of blood, as nc
further trace of him could be found.
Detectiyes all yesterday carried or
the search. and all places he mlgh'
have gone were visited. physicians II
that vicinity were notified 10 INFORM
the department III case 'oy 80 :
visited by the man, but no word was
received from them. .,-.
This is the second time Witnln
week the Hardin home has been visited
Nv robbers. Last Sunday a burglar
broke into the house during the ap-
since of the family and stole $15., Nc
trace of this thief was found, and the
detectives believe the man VINO was
shot by Mrs Hardin may be the same
ona who stole the money.
II was greatly frightened when !. mrs Ms
occurred TO me that burglar was try
inc to force his way into the house,
said Mrs. Hardin yesterday. Il knew
ought to use my revolver. and dc
the best I knew how. He was evi,
IDENTIFY seriously injured, as he. lost =
great amount of blood. 1t is a wonder
to me that l hit him as l just raised
the gun and fired"