Chicken Thieves Raid Policeman's Roosts

Two Evanston policemen have reported the loss of about $50 worth of prized chickens from their roosts by chicken thieves. The losers are William C. Windelborn, 1711 Lake street, day driver of the patrol wagon, and Patrolman Robert Abernathy, 1425 Greenwood boulevard. Both were sleeping soundly in their homes when the thefts were committed. The other members of the force are having much fun out of the fact that "guardians of the peace" allowed the thieves to work unmolested. To wound the pride of the bluecoats further, several humorous postcards were sent through the mail taunting them with "sleeping on the job." Abernathy's fowls were of fancy breed and were valued at $35. Twelves hens and a rooster were stolen from him. Only nine hens and three roosters were taken from the Windelborn roost; value $15.