The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30
BURGLARS RAMPANT.

HEAVY HAULs PROM MAIDEN LANE, FRANKLIN
AND DOLLARS WORTH OF PROPERTY lsToI EN-.
Three well executed burglar,cs by which property to
the value OF nearly 49, 900 stolen. wcro reported
to the police yesterday In each the handi-
work of skilled and cautious thieves is plainly visi-
bic. The largest haul from the premises No. 43
Maiden lane, occupied tho first floor by Henry
Eorick, dealer IN iurs and on the second by +. W.
Wagner manufacturer OF optical instruments. Mr.
Eorlch's loss Is set down at S. 900, although when
complete account Of stock Is taken It may reach
higher figure Mr.. Wagner lost to the extent Of
$4,000.
rhe first knowledge OF the burglary obtained by
the police at about hall-past SIX O'Clock yesterday
morning. Odicer Pfaher, who had shortly before re-
ieved Officer Irwin, noticed the front door OF No. As
Maiden lano open. On entering no boxes lying
about promscuously with their contents scattered on
the hoor and up stairs no found further evidence OF
robbery Notifying Sergeant Blair of his discovery
the two made n thorough search and found rope
ladder, dark lantern two jimmes and heavy sledge
the second floor. They next learned from William
Kelley. an engineer employed IN the neighborhood,
that at twenty minutes past six light express team
drove up to the door and two men emerged from the
building carrying heavy trunk, which they deposited
in the wagon. They then returned and brought out
several boxes, after which The Team was driven rapidly
away. Kelley Thought the proceeding somewhat
strange. but seeing Mrs. Brcm, who lives
concluded that II all right Mrs. Briem cx-
planned her apathy by saying that as she saw Kelley
looking placidly she presumed that nothing was
wrong consequently she made no ontcry Kelley AYERS
that he three men, one oil whom was IN his SHIRT
sleeves but Mrs Briem ID sure mat only Two men
were present
An examination OF the doors and windows revealed
the following state OF iacts:rhe front door, leading
from the street. showed no Signs OF bavng been TAM
pcred with, and AS II was boed inside tue entrance
was effected In some other direction The exit was
made py way OF the front door. The iron shutters
leading from glass roof OF The rear bullng to the
second floor found pred open, and the goods were
evidently let down through hatchway 10 the .rst
floor trunk belonging to Mr.. Wagner's son. marked
with tho initials 'sE. ". W." was taken from the
room by the burglars, who packed 1t iull OF opera
glasses spec,acics nautical Instruments The iurs
were all packed IN paseooaid boxes Several bundles
OF iurs, tied with boas, wero found on the floor the
robbers evidently not having room Tor them IN tho
wagon. On the second floor remains OF a lunch were
found, showing that the thieves took matters cooiy.
A corned beet sandwich wrapped up in copy OF the
five O'Clock edition othe Erentng Telegram oil the 2sth
inst was also found
The knob of u large safe was broken Off but the safe
was otherwise intact Sergeants Blair and Woodward
remained GU the promises several hours hunting up
CLOVIS. They sent out general alarm 10 seze trunk
any railroad station with the initials "E. ". W."
The FAMILY occupying the third floor 1t appears went
to picnic on Monday night, returning home at Two
O'Clock yesterday morning. and the police believe that
the robbers sccretcd themselves in the building in
some unaccountable manner, making their prepara-
tons during tho iamily's absence
Another depreciation, hot however, SO extensive, oc-
Cured curly Monday morning AT No. 81 Franklin street
in the French dress importing house of Mills d
Brown.
The total amount OF property stolen reaches the sum
OF $4,000. and consists o: several pieces OF aiietas
gros grain, poue dc and silks. The robbers lett
behind them cew by which they can be traced and
their manner OF entering the building is mystery.
A third robbery committed on the premises OF
Brown l. Scott Republic Spice Mills, No. 40 Duane
street The burglars evidently entered from the ten
emen house No. 6S Duane stree; and scaled the walls.
They unsuccessful in getting any valuable booty,
but they took o number OF coffee SACKS. They then
forced entrance into the cigar mandatory OF Mil
lard & Co., the adjoining building, No. 172 Duane
street, and succeeding In carrying Off about ST. 600
worth OF choice cigars
The have been placed in the hands OF Chief
Detective Kcaly and his officers