The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-12
A REMARKABLE ROBBERY.
A Swedish Sea Captain Druggsd and Robbed
Of $4,000 Worth Of Diamonds.
Tho Daylight Dangers of
Broad


been accustomed TO read OF daring roDberes per-
petrated In this city under circumstances OF un-
usual boldness. Familiarity with these narratives
has caused these sensational stories TO be read
with little evidence OF surprise. The incidents re-
cited below, were they not verified by the most
corrOborative testimony, would arouse suspicion as
to their truthiulness in the mind OF the least
pecting reader. They are, however, worthy OF
credence, and are worthy OF the reflection OF
every one who for the reputation OF the city
Is to the character OF its police vigilance.
Charles Anderson. retired swedish sea captain,
settled down in this city and became engaged in
business. For over fifteen years he had been cap
tain Of swedish merchantmen. and in that capa-
city has visited nearly every corner OF the globe.
The well known character OF the Swedes as trad
ing people was like wise exhibited In Captain An
derson's nature, and In passing to and iro from
many East Indian and other ports he
embarked In small business ventures on his
own account. The purchase OF rough un.
cut diamonds became always with HIM q sor t
Of an enterprise and, as he passed the diamond re-
gions very frequently, he made many investments.
In Africa he traded with the natives on many oc-
time had accumulated some 375 excellent speci-
mems OF African diamonds though in their normal
state. visiting Ceylon, in India, and the coast OF
Brazil, he made similar purchases OF rough dia.
monds so that by the Vine he arrived In this city,
nine weeks ago, he had in his possession some sos
diamonds, rough and uncut, and worth, on Q
rough calculation. about $4,000 Captain Ander-
son for time looked for purchaser for his treas
ures, but, as New York just now 10 q decidedly
poor market for diamonds he could not find
purchaser. He made up his mind then to take
them at some future day to Amsterdam, In Hol-
land the famous diamond mart Matters pro-
or 1v w m QtaO
day he was quietly married to progressing New
York lady, and took quarters at Sweeny's Hotel,
In Chatham street. He then determined 10 dis
pose ofHportion Of his diamonds In order to accu-
mulate ready money to 60 on an extended
BRIDAL TOUR
through Germany and other countries In Europe.
The rest OF the diamonds he would reserve until
his arrival In Amsterdam, where he determined to
have them polished and cut for personal use. A
week ago last Monday, week alter his marriage,
he made up his mind to start out in search OF .
purchaser. He left his wife about eleven O'Clock,
at her parents residence, on the east side, near
Houston street, and started across to Broadway.
He had observed that diamond broker had an
Office on that thoroughfare, at No. 40, between
Fourth street and Washington place, and at once
proceeded there. His diamonds were safely par
ceiled in his pantaloons pocket. He entered the
very we'll dressed, rather tall. OF slender build,
with light hair and light mustache, accosted HIM
Un once nam 10
OF Mr.. Anderson II he intended to purchase some
diamonds, as he was Q CLERK IN the brokers' ONCE.
Mr.. Anderson replied that hts object in coming
there was TO sell some diamonds, when the
young man told him that the broker was
Ave O'Clock In the afternoon. Mr.. Andei son agreed
TO call at that time, and went back to mis- wife at
ou and we in street
bofween Bowery and Elizabeth street. he was hailed
In rather loud tone o. voice. and on turning TO
young man whom he had met on the stairway OF
the brokers' ONCE IN the morning. THIS time,
however, the young man was accompanied by
elegantly attired in black silk dress, with heavy
man inquired OF Anderson II ne was going TO the
brokers' once, and. being answered IN the afirma
away, when ne would take his vile home and I 60
with him to the ONCE. Mr.. Anderson as
ssnes s9 ' a nS w sbss wss the PAL,
young man then said that they lived only
block down that street, and would not Mr.. Ander-
entered his mind. Broadway and the adjoining
streets were crowded with pedestrians and
they had only gone few steps when the woman
took q small, round pasteboard box from her
ana taRng Tom h pass a6oa1 tns SIZE
one TO the young man. who did likewise Would
Mr., Anderson take ones Certainly, he had no OBJ
others had. he supposed, eaten theirs. A lew sec
0nds had hardly elapsed when Mr. Anderson began
to grow dizzy and film gathered before his eyes.
The woman then TOOK q lace handkerchief from
her pocket and said to Mr.. Anderson. "YOu have
q little black or cigar ash on your nose let me
gently across his face. Mr.. Anderson say 8 that he
remembered nothing more until he came to his
RAY OF LIGHT
was visible. The odor Of the place was 80 damp
was In some dismal cellar. Not sound could he
hear. He could see nothing, and Keeling around
found nothing but an empty BARREL He had only a
little more than q dim consciousness OF where he
was and what had occurred. He hammered away
with his lists on the wall long and earnestly. Az
last the door opened and two men entered. All
he could OF them was two dark fgures-one
tall and the other Of medium stature, rather thin.
They wore handkerchieis over their eyes. which
fell loosely over their faces ike Masks He told
them that he wanted to go out. They answered him
but II he made no noise they would do him no
harm. He then asked Tor glass OF water, which
they brought. One Of them asked MIN 4 he wou!a
affirmative, as he was burning with thirst,
ana mis- lungs seemed on fire, he was SO
drank. They then left him, when ne fell asleep.
How long he slept ne does not know. The next he
shaken by the two men, They tied his hands, one
across the other at the wrist with stout cord. and
ned aandHerchief tightly over his eyes they
might cry out they said: but as he promised aith-
fully 10 make no sound or cutlery they did not use
the gag. He then observed strong smell Of
choroform as the men threw some over the band
age on his eyes, over hts shirt bosom and empued
BIG PHlAL
Of It over his coat. In fac, he was completely
saturated win the liquid. He then remembers
idea that he ielt the uncomfortable ride over the
stony pavement. His senses then swami From
what spot he was driven, or where they alighted
with MIN, ne does not know. HIS next recollection
was finding himself, at one O'Clock on Wednesday
morning, leaning against the fence around the
new Tribune building In Spruce street.
The smell OF chloroorm was SO great
he says. as TO be sickening. His shirt
was drenched with II, as was also his coat. He
reeled like drunken man past FranKlln's statue
and into City Hall Park, where he stumbled across
policeman, whom he accosted This guardian OF
0 drop too mucn. He asked 10 be directed TO
near drug store and protested that he hadn't
touched drop OF liquor of any kind and in fact
never does. The policeman then directed him 70
Hudnuts pharmacy, In the HERALD Building, to
which he staggered he told the clerk what had
happened. Some medicine and coffee were given