The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-09

Daring Attempt 10 Rob a House In
PhiIadcIphia-A Posse of CitixrDs Cruise
the BURGLARS to tho HOuset0p.


From the Philadelphia Telegraph, July IT,
Last night about twelve O'Clock, daring attempt
was made g., g rob ne rssaraoe 2, MT R S
Master. II appears that Mr.. Kosser went out OF
town some days since, accompanied by his family,
and carefully locked up ms promises and his waltz
ables. Notwithstanding these precautions however,
the gentry who usually hang around tue city
during The summer looking out for chances. dis.
covered the fact that entrance might be erected
into the premises, and last night appears TO have
been the night sci apart for "cracking the Joo.n
Accordingly an entrance was effected by forcing
window looking into the back yard, and, once in,
the thieves commenced ransacking the closets and
bureau drawers for sucn articles suited their
fancy. They did not appear very choice
their selections, but carefully bundled up almost
everything that came In their way, enough g
what they could find below, they proceeded up
stairs. and while engaged In packing up some
bedding were accidentally seen by woman residing
on Liza street. who was ironing. The lady imne-
diatey gave the alarm, ana IN a few moments The
entire neghborhood was fully aware OF the fact that
strange were seen. acting ia a strange manner,
IN the house winch was supposed to be tcnantless.
the police were promptly on hand. and, accom-
panied BY posse OF citizens, a raid was made
through every room In the house, but without dis
covering anything save the fact that an attempt had
thieves had somehow or another mysterionsly dis
appeared. Leaving the goods pretty much as they
the house and locked up ali The windows.
and then departed, much 10 the grief OF
the neighoors, who had sat their minds on
having real nrst Class thef-taking excitement
MOST things have an end, ana alter the people
had taken view OF the top OF the everything
settled down To It's usual quiet and the people went
To b q. and as they hoped to sleeD But In this
they were doomed 10 disappointment Tor, about an
hour after, as Mr.. Buckley, OF the Tax onice, was
compos ng himself TO sleep, he was startled by the
pounding and rumbing OF Il brick which came down
ms chimney ut u alher dIsagreeable rate OF speed.
Jumping out OF bed, Mr.. Buckley vigorously sprang
his rattle out OF u second story window, which had
the effect OF bringing couple OF police officers and
some citizens to his door. He inquired OF the Officers
II they had seen any OF the men on the roof and
being assured In the negative new inspection
OF the premises was made, both exterior aud Interior
but without discovering anything new. AT this
luncture Mr.. John Cloud appeared upon the scene
and suggested that the roofs tine houses hau bet
ter be searched ladder was procured from an
adjoining unfinished house, and Mr.. Cloud and
the police assembled to the roof and there, much to
the establishment OF all, two gentlemen were found
Snugly enScOnced behind the chimney OF Mr..
Rosser's house. They were Immediately conveyed
To terra Trina ana thence escorted 10 the station
house. IL appears that when the villains were dis
turbed they Immediately sought the roof by means Of
one OF the Windows, which was subsequently closed
aud locked by the police on their FIRST visit to The
premises The gentlemen made efforts In different
directions to descend from the roof but were foed
In every direction At length the happy Idea OF slid
Ing down the chimney and into the house crossed
their minds, and they immediately proceeded to put
the idea into execution; but, unfortunately, Just as
their efforts were about being crowned with sue
Cess loose brick on the adj Joining chimney OF Mr..
Buckley was knocked OH, with the result herelnbe.
fore described.