Evening journal., 1910-01-31
PARIS PREY
TO THIEVES
Reign Of Crime and PilIage
in the Devastated
Regions
ROBBERS IN CONFLICT
WITH MODS OF CITIZENS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS. Jan. 3i-A reign of crime
and pillagc, instigated 10y thieves and
Apaches. is sweeping the flood de-
vastated sections Of Paris and its sub
urbs to-day. despite the vigilance Of
the thousands of soldiers and police.
In the increasing depredations. which
were first mentioned in United Press
dispatches, only TO be denied by the
government authorities. have so en-
ragged the people that they are TAX
ing the law In their own hands and
are even lighting with the authorities
who attempt TO save the looters from
he peoples wrath.
At Alfortville to-day boat con-
tanning four Apaches was chased by a
boatload of marines. revolver fire
was kept up between the two crews
the looters boat finally being sunk by
the fire OF the marines Two of the
robbers were drowned. one was cap
tured and lynched and the fourth
escaped.
Another boat manned by two pirates
was captured by a police boat. The
lynching of the pirates was narrowly
prevented by the police.
A thief arrested at Ivry attempted
to sink the boat Of the captors The
latter tied rope TO the robber. threw
him overheard and dragged him
through the icy waters for three
quarters of an hour. The man was
so chilled when finally taken from the
water that II is believed he will die An
attempt 10 lynch a looter In Paris was
prevented by the arrival Of the police.
l Na.
his life. The act of the police so en-
ragged the people that they turned on
the officers and fought a pitched battle
with them.
Eight armed robbers took refuge In
a deserted hotel and for more than
an hour held at bay the mob that
sought their lives. The police finally
gained entrance 10 the building and
overpowered the robbers.
At Tvry a robber held Off n boatload
Of police by fiourishing a dirk. His
boat was finally overturned by means
OF a pike. and the robbor was caught
Eighty dollars and a large amount Of
| iewelrv were found on him.
Another fight between an Apache In
a boat and policemen occurred at Issy
Both boats we're sunk. but tlie rObbci
was captured.
Firemcn and Apachos fought battle
at Perreux In which one fireman and
one Of the robbers were dangerously
wounded. The robbers were finally
captured and sent 10 the police station.
They were found looting a villa.
The villas at saint Denis have sur
fered greatly from lootors. while in the
Bois de Vincennos IL is worth a citi-
zen's life TO venture from his home af-
ter dark Scores Of fights have oc-
CURED and it Is probable that the po-
lice and soldiers will be ordered 20
shoot on sight hereafter rather than
70 attempt TO arrest the offenders.
Charenon is overrun with thieves.
and the people there are arming them
selves, as the authorities have proved
irnpotent To- check the lawlessness.
La Patrie makes another attack on
President Fallires to-day for what II
formed his niggardly contribution to
gift of $4,000 with those OF $4,000 from
the King Of Italy. $1,000 from the Gar.
81 200 from King Edward Of England.
s. 900 from the Queen of England. $500
from the Prince OF Wales. $4,000 from
President Loubet. 100000 from Nine.
Ioubet and $4,000 from NJ. Loubets
son.
The President is held up 10 tho
severst criticism and redicule.
Frank Gould sent his check for S. 900
to President Fallieres to-day.