The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-09-07
MASKED ROBBERS.
A Daring and Successful Plot.

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most daring burglary was prepetra-
ted early yesterday morning at the resi-
dence OF S. 3. Mccoy, of Waterford, a
stove manufacture of Albany. The bur
glars-ten in approached the
residence from the rear, coming in row
boat up the Hudson river, which passes
the yard They effected an entrance to
the house through kitchen window
After gaining access they first entered
the room occupied by Miss Daisy Nc
Coy, in which slept large watch dog
They threatened to shoot her if she re-
fused to silence the dog. The lady be-
coming frightened in seeing such q band
Of men, all masked and armed, tainted.
They ransacked the room, and found a
gold Icket. They then entered the
room of Mrs. Mccoy, who, becoming
aware of their presence took dress and
covered over q silver casket containing
number of family relics. The rob-
bers entered the room, but failed to find
any valuables. They then proceeded to
Mr.. McCoy's apartments. He was ar
reused from his sltmber by blow
from the ringleader and discovered that
his room was filled with men armed with
reyolvers, which We're directed towards
him. They interrogated him as to the
whereabouts of his money and valu-
ables. After hesitating somewhat, he
said 'Boys, [ have shot enough in the
house for you all but you have the ad-
vantage of me. Lower that revolver
from my head, and take what you want. .
They found $f55 in currency in the pock-
cts of his ,pantaloons. They asked for
his gold watch and chain, which he was
compelled to produce. One asked him
where ''Ed's' room was, as if acquaint-
ed with the family.
They then marched him to "Ed's"
apartment. Arriving, they demanded of
the occupant his watch and money,
which he refused to give. Mr. Mccoy
his uncle told him it was useless to show
fight. Finally he submittedt to the request
OF the inqui sitive trespassers and hand
ed over his gold watch and chain and
$40 in money. Leaving men to guard
tneir prisoners, they proceeded to the
servants apartment. Finding her asleep
they made her aware of their presence
by slight thump from the butt of pis-
tol, and asked her to inform them where
the silverware WIS kept, that in case of
refusal they would kill her. She replied
that oil the silver was on the sldeUOlru
down stairs. Two went to the dining
room, took tablccloth, and placed all
the ware they could find in it, and car
ried it off In the room of the domestic
they found lot of jewelry and a five
dollar note, which they added to the
spoils. The silverware, being all they
could steal, completed their raid. They
then proceeded to the room where
Mr. Mccoy was confined, and mad him
swear that he would not alarm the peo-
pie of Waterford until after o'clock in
the morning. It being a somewhat com
pulsory proposition, he consented. In
case of his refusal, they threatened to
burn down his balls and residence, and
maltreat the occupants.
They departed, saying they disliked to
trouble him, but, being working men
out OF employment, they needed the
money. NJ Mccoy, in accordance with
his promise, did not inform the police
of the village until o'clock. Being ask
ed why he delayed in alarming the
neighborhood, he said he always kept
his promises. Two masks were found
near the banks of the river last night.
They were made of black cambria and
attached to the head with common white
strings. The total amount of property
taken away will be nearly one thousand
dollars.