The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-08


and coverins the safe with rugs and blankets The
burglars retire usually going altogether outside while
waiting for the explosion, and they
until they md that no one has been attracted by the
The required to open n large safe are ex-
peneivo and somewhat bulky-unless explosives
used. when few be carried. Those used
must be OF the temper there were only
rev men IN the United states who could he trusted
to make bank burglars tools OF course. easiest
way for burglar to safo is for him
the combination IT, by any means. he can learn this
tho problem is extremely simple. one method of
obtaining this information in Occasionally the
combination can be obtained BY means OF hncsse
1t lie said q believe with truth) notable
case in recent years the president bank was
persuaded by beautiful her name
the combination After this had been done beau
ufu woman. for solid cash consideration
tributed this information to the thieves
In these memoirs have shown how l began crime
as hotel man and then becamc a gopher man, recog-
throughout the country as a good one and
working with the best men that line: yet I always
preferred house burglary a remarkable
traction for me 1t fascinated me as did ramb,inr.
but much moro stronglx The risk of 1t seemed
lure me and for many my only
the house. It's excitement and danger this
OF burglary calling with an interest beyond any
other in the business 1t seems odd that J. could
do kinds of graft and we'll
choose the most dangerous and one Of the least
remunerative
The house burglar may pick up house hap
hazard-smply walking about until he
suits him. and then going into IT. but this ii is need
less to Is much more dangerous than making a
carefully planned crack Ut is best select carefully
IN advance, the house TO be entered; and to know
everything possible inmates-their habits,
valuableS.
one should also be familiar light and
sides of the house. the kind Of policeman the beat,
and whether he DO corrupted, length beat,
me hours the policeman passes and the nearness OF
the police patrol box a nearby patrol box
tho frequent presence of officer
up the station house at assigned times. II be
necessary to lure away, steal poison outside o
an inside dog. have never done either like dogs
and never harm Them and they
have always walked fearlessly In, matter
angry tho dog might appear and 1 have failed
to sooth him. and have been bitten.
Sometimes to nous rob-
berry 'put-up job; that is, get ono the
servants in it. she can leave some specined noint
unlocked. Indicate the location of the vaIu-
ables. The old ime burglar rather fond of
sending an attractive man in advance 10 make lovo
of the servants thus II. AS we
learn in oliver Twist. Hash" Toby Craclt was sent
ahead of Bin Skies 10 make love 10 tho hons.n,aa -
is. however dangerous tours into
Jobs; and 1T is particularly
Occasionally. in robbins place where is
to make an entry through n small window
transom. a boy is used. oliver Twist
be put through a space man cannot ana when lie is
once inside, he door window can
perhaps the desired boy. like a
woman. is. however. apt to squeal
Some burglars always work with or com
panons but of course in doing this there decidedly
less profit than in working alone The
Der is two-one to into the house other
TO be tho outside and give warning.
Many burglars work alone 1t is dangerous
in one way. for one may be rounded up in the house
without warning but 1t is less so in another for one
does not have pal caught that squeals. Then also.
nEra sesr sre9 ese more During my
or Ooca castor any burglar can SO through window
servant Such carelessness is extremely common In
IN the yard the Harrison block, Locust street be-
phia window open in tach Of four diaerent
he most Desirable thai preseneS
Ths bursiar enter the front door by mes.s of
II he Gnock the door an Gi goes ne In he ha
or shutter in the front OF jie nous With a
herwse 1t may attract a5,emtSn WIEN 0Ia ' fron
held Closed BY sticking eGsa m SgSS under IL
door his attention viii not be ireea ana
no n NV W'ndow Tb is found open pen burglar VIII usually
en In as e nu Forb Gr smer Is any dn
e apt 70 work IN a certain plan that lie prefers
sash Win Jimmy others wii OUT panel and d's
bore a hole e by means OF a brace and pit and dus
i MAJ be win nppers il not II he lock Sc
In carrying out these maneuveT he Bafe,
rain II there but fey persons aboa oWn M'' to
the house. made so by tae a Or s Is Oh Inc ARK side or
Speaking OF going in WITH kcys that n the house
dePn ma%e al oocetnm d Of "tn ey a STREETS. n rha
city reese ey r ie ain p partgr IF the
his h1nd on 9ie IN moment lie had obtained them
ominently respectable would 90 in the night tine
nression oe and questqn ' "a aF sR @
70 be DRINK ana auesone that he sG
store he WOULD make key from the mpressio n and
If a stranded burglar sneak thiof or any other
go down confer win this worthy ocksmith sna
never yet been touched ana would hand him the Rey
70 ~ ihc ullef wouid 80 TO the house walk et
what ne could aud take the key back iocismil
-.aohg with the proper commission. Introduction
OF H., the Yale lock- now 50 extensively used dcsroyed
,, aa I've, , neyer approved Of this key plan
naturally goes with good crack pulled lot
burglary. 80 w
can 81 n ssgFlar susnsss
II ne gets through window on a door and into the
house all right, he should tread on n doormat,
sua ner not 9 to Walk * on @ lie sf S @ pan
which person naturaIly puts hs foot. but should
step the wall bausrade have known
men go up OF the balrstradc when nv i
positive Information that the wired btt