Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-26

"wednesday night between the hours Of
ll.S0 P. NJ. and the following morning one
ofthe most extensive robberies ever committed
In this vicinity occurred at Hotel North, q
burglar entering the chamber Of the propyie-
tor ofthe establishment. Royal Quimbv. ESQ.
while that gentleman was asleep, and riBine hi,
clothes. which rested ON rocking chair .,
the foot Of his bed, of all the valuables and
money which they contained. In the insi ie
pocket of his coat was his pocket-book con-
tanning $500 in cash which he had placed
there the dav previous. as he intended to de-
part on the o'clock train yesterday morn
ing. and did not wish to arouse his clerk NJ
90 early an hour to obtain the money, Thi,
was missing. and an elegant diamond pin val
ued at $3.50 which was attached to his shirt
bosom. together with costiy set Of cuff but
tons. His pockets were also relieved of
loose change and bunch of KEYS. On table
near his bed rested a gold watch and
chain valued at $3.50. This was also gone
Mr.. Quimby, who occupied the chamber alone,
slept soundly and did not become aware of
his loss until arising in the morning. He
was not chloroformed as reported. The
burglar gained entrance to the room, which
is on the second floor. by obtaining a STEP
ladder from dark closet which he placed in
front of the door, and reached through the
transom, turned the bolt with a cane or stick
His next step was to visit the counting-room
This was accomplished, tits supposed. when
the night Waterman, Fremont Weston, was
absent shortly after o'clock to light ire
in the range. and while absent, locked the doors
through which exit might have been obtained
The bold robber Oh coming to the counting
room unlocked the money draw, and
appropriated its contents, some six
or seven dollars. Then he commenced
operations on the safe. The formula for the
combination was found in Mr.. Qulmbv's
pocket, and the outer doors were easily
opened. hut the steel chest containing acme
500 in cash was locked, and, as Mr.. Moore
held the only key which would open it, the
thief was unable to reach its contents.
Shortly after the Waterman returued, he was
summoned by false ring of the bell connect
ing with an unOccupied room in the upper
story. While he was abseat on
this wild goose chase, it is thought the per-
petrator of the burglary left the house. lie
must have been concealed in some portion of
the hotel during the evening and to appear
ances was perfectly familiar with the prem
ises. A clue has been discovered which will
probably lead to the apprehension of the rob-
Der. Two parties have been suspected.
Last evening Mr.. Murch IF the Elmwood
House, Waterviile, telephoned down that a
fellow with a scar upon his face was at his
hotel in the morning, and had left without
paying his bills. He had telegraphed to Ban.
gor to have him arrested The man was
seen in Augusta Wednesday. Last evening
Clerk Moore of Hotel North, and City Mar.
hal Morse drove ont 10 Whitefield and ar
rested a man at 4 ,lsncr in that town who
gave his name as ''H.nry McAllister." On
his person was found the gold watch and
chain and portion of the money belonging
to Mr.. Quimby. He was brought to this city
about midnight and lodged in Jail. The
police expect to recover the remainder of the
stolen property today.