The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-28
Kellogg's Pets Loose.
Burglary and Arson.
An Epidemic of Crime.

| 1t would almost seem that we have been
transported to the borders Of Mexico, SO fire.
quent have murders and robberies become.
The sun never rises but upon the scattered
wreck of some vault or the broken lock of a
residence, and seldom sets without bearing
with it blood curdling tale of foul murder
That life and property are not safe under
| the present government it is useless to deny,
and that this increase in crime must be laid
at the door Of the great pardoner the public
are satisfied.
We have again to chronicle another series
Of burglaries in the Garden District. which
compare favorably with the most audacious
ventures of the historic Jack Sheppard
In the very centre of neighbOrhood gen
orally considered as the most wealthy and
beautiful in our city. at the corner of Second
and Chestnut streets, the residence of that
well-known merchant, Mr.. John Chatfe, was
yesterday morning, at 81 o'clock, entered by
burglars. The thieves were evidently
Of their handiwork showed signs of "A long
apprenticeship at the nefarious trade.
After the entry through the parlor was
effected they went to work securing booty
In the bed room of Mr.. Chaffe all the jew
elry exposed was taken, and the wardrobe
forci5ly broken open. Search was made
here for more, and after they became salts
fled nothing more was at hand, the robbers,
with hellish purpose,
Set Fire to tn Room.
The cracking of the flames and the strong
smell of smoke aroused Mrs. Chatfe, and the
alarm was given. 1t took the combined
efforts of the household to subdue the fire
and it was only by good fortune that the oc-
cupants and building were not consumed.
The burglars attempted to chloroform Mrs.
Chatfe, as the smell was plainly perceptblc
in the chamber The amount of jewelry
taken is valued at over $780, and the dam
..ge by fire at $500. The villains made their
escape.
About an hour previous to the robbery of
Mr.. Chatfe the domcile of Mr. Joseph Neil
roy 1856 Seventh street, was also entered
probably by the same gang. This morning
when the family awakened, it was found
that the house had been robbed, and hasty
examination showed the thieves had broken
open the back parlor window to effect all
entrance.
Immediately it was discovered that
large amount of silver ware was missing
and on examination, one hundred and fifty
dollars worth was not there. So stealthily
was the work done not an inmate of the
house was aroused and therefore the burglars
made good their escape
Not having accumulated what their rapa
city required, the gang went to the residence
Of Mr.. J. N. Coleman at the corner of Sew
enth and Chestnut, and, as at the other
places, broke open the parlor window
and went through the house. Here, how
ever, they did not succeed in securing much
booty as silver ware to the amount of fifteen
dollars only is missing.
Mr.. Colemans family were not aroused
and the gang got off safely.
1t is evident from the above, that these
crimes were committed not only by the same
men. but that they were old hands, and the
police, knowing most of the thieves latel,
pardoned oy Kellogg, ought to effect their
capture at once.
We call on our citizens to make every
preparation to protect and defend THEN |
lives and property. No house Should be
without shotgun or pistol, and warm
reception should be given these pets of Ev-
ecntive clemency.