Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-08


j. to scream police. prebAutfon which Ars.
lloyd had fortunately taught her in the
agiieE days Of her residence with them,
Policeman CArbury, who was on duty,
banced at that very moment to approach Sixth |
nd Market streets, and learning that the rob |
'ers had fed he gave chase. Chief Brady. who |
fas at head quarters, and officer Hettriek, who |
las somewhere AZ the neighoorhood, hearing |
he cries OF the women folks ziso ran to the |
Gene, and while the latter searched the house |
Eithin, having been told that part OF the bur- |
ylars were on the inside, the former Joined in |
he pursuit Other persons were standing on
he opposite eide of Sixth street from the bank.
md although hearing the cries for help they
allied to move from their positions. The di-
'ection which tbegang had taken was not known
precisely, but oiiicer Csrbury thought he had
,een . suspicious-looking character tripping
lightly along Market street and started IN that
direction. Rsaching Seventh street he ran down
% King, supposing that the burglars would
sEEE THE DARxsEss OF THAT STREET,
And running along King to Eighth he thought he
Jaw the form Of the men in the faint glimmer of
he light from the street lamp in that street, aud
heard their light footballs upon the pavement.
Hurrying in that direction, alone, for Chief
Brady had gone down Seventh to French, 0ffssr
Carbury soon came within speaking distance Of
The men in flight and called on them to stop.
ser boldly advanced into their midst, (three in
number, the others having gone in another di-
rection) la b street midway between French
and Walnut, they opening their ranks to receive
him, one stepping to the right tue other to the
left. while the third dropped little behind Mr..
Catbury at once advanced TO the stouter OF the
three men, aud was IN the act of arresting him.
when he dealt him a heavy blow over the left eye
with what was supposed from the wound TO be 8
black Jack while another struk him on the top Of
the head with sharp instrument. and the man
from behind
DIsoHARerD HIS PISTOL
at him. Three wounds were produced in Mr.
Us head the slightest of which is supposed to
have been caused by the pistol shot, although
no hole can be found in the cap. Although
stunned by the blows which he had received. the
Oiiicer staggered up against the fence, dschsrg-
ing two shots at the burglars, who had now
started to run again, but SitLout effect.
Chief Brady was in French street, about to
give up the chase. when he heard the reports OF
the pistols, aud hurried to the relief of his Of
fieer whom he supposed close upon the objects
Of their search. He ran on past Carbury, down
3th street. but failed to catch sight ef the bur-
glars, 10 the throng who were gathering in the
street and besides, the burglars had separated
after they were shot at. They, therefore escap-
ed.
BURGLARS INSTRUMENTS LEFT BEHIND.
In their d. ght from the residence Of Mr.. Floyd,
the burglars left behind them very heavy chis-
ell of superior metal, pair of hand-cuffs and
gag. Other articles we're also found in King
street by officers Leary and Neill, who had in
stituted search with lanterns after that a mask
had been brought into Police Head Quarters by
gentleman who rad picked it up In the street.
J ust around tue corner IN King street soldiers
over coat. a quantity of rope. several masks.
sheath-kDife,a small can supposed to contain oil.
"A afyaf md Tlsaa uuar
all brought to tue Ulief OF Police aud are now
in his possession.
OFFICER HErrMcK ON THE TRAIL.
With that feArlessness that is characteristic
OF the man, Officer Hsttricl, after lie had failed
to find anyone in Mr.. Floyd's house, went home
and donning a civilians dress aud Disgusting
himself as hest he could, took the trail In the
direction OF Eleventh street bridge He went
on over into Pickelvie. as 1t is called and while
securing that part of the city he came upon two
suspiclouslooking characters whom hs hailed,
but Instead of stopping they hurried on the fast
OF, and he followed at quicker pace. After
pursuing them for some distance, and threaten
ing to shoot unless they stopped, the PERSONS
whoever they were, turned and tired two shots at
Mr. Hettrick, which he returned, but none took
Eject they then ran into Vandever Avenue
where they entered carriage and we're driven
rapidly away. Officer Hettrick pursued until
pursuit was useless, when he returned to head
quarters.
NR. cARBURYs WOUNDS.
Policeman Carbury'a wounds were not fatal
nor are they likely to tind fatal termination. A
COMMERCIAL reporter visited him at his residence,
3l2 East OH street, this morning, where be was
removed, last evening, after his wounds lad
been dressed. He doesn't complain OF much
pain, but says he feels dizzy ABOUT the head
shen he remains upon his feet long at a time.
The wound inflicted by the sharp instrument
extends to the skull aud is an inch or two IN
length.
NOTES OF THE ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
The burglars were evidently professionals
aud came hero from other cities. Their well
laid plans, however, inli,ate that they either
had a confelerat here. or else they had care
fully studied the location and we're familiar will
The general arrangement Of the house. The,
were not bunglers either. for their plans show
4 well-ald scheme which was thwarted only by
'he presence Of more persons than they expect
ed, and by the great presence Of mind OF Msi
Hates Those within the house knew nothing oil
her escape until the -retlrl Of their confeder-
ate,
There was no extraordinary amount OF money
| in the bank, lsst night What there was haC
| been securely locked in the vanlts aud to Mr.
| Floyd is attributed the expression of the belle
that had the burg Iarn aimed ess to the banl
| they would have been unable to have opened the
vault doors.
Il is mis- AXE to suppose that Mr. Floyd hst
| possession # the KEYS OF the bank. He does
| not keep them but they are given into thu
charge Of different officers on different nights
| Mr.. II. q. Banning President Of the Bank
offers reward OF $50 each Tor the arrest ant
| conycli9n of tile burglars, or for either o
| them,
All the burslArz' instruments were entirel
| new. and Of best quality.
All the men wore masks which were squar
| pisces Of thin material folded crosswise aud fas
| tened over their faces jast below the eyes.
The can which was found was at first suppos
ed to contain nltruglyceriuo but such WAS nC
the case.
Policemen Carbury and Hettrick did the
whole duty, last evening. The former was eI
SHARED aud narrowly escaped with hiz life IL
latter pursued the burglars in the face of the
pistol shots and until pursuit as useless.
| An Adams express wagon missing aboI
the time Of the lght Of the burglars, and th
belief became general that they had appropr
ated it to their use to aid them in their escapi
1t was subsequently found however.
The gags were email round pieces of WOO,
perforated in the ceutre, aud were furniAhe
with leather straps for buekling around Il
head There were jast enough OF them for Il
members of Mr. Fluyda family.
The whole proceeding occupied lees than fl
minutes. During the whole Of it Mr., Floyd WI
very calm.
NOTWITHSTANDING dull timss, Bsyne is pret
busy.
FoR bargains in dress 90 DDS, blankets or shaw
Lichtensteln's is the place.
INFANTs and chldren's fancy and zephyr caps q
| N t.,d pFEa /,