The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-04
WORK OF BOLD BURGLARS
A NORFOLK MANS SAFE BLOWN
OPEN AND 5000 STOLEN.
The Thieves Ai,o Enter the Residence oil
Mr,W.J Trower-Efforts to Secure the
Trade Of the Eappahsnnock valley.

NORFOLK, VA. May 3.-Special-Ihs
morning about o'clock a hrst-ciass s"''-
robbery was accomplished In this Guy
and MIR. u. A. johnston, one OF the must
extensive furniture dealers IN Norloik'
IL minus 500 in hard cash. His STORE
,,-e. h,,ck buildine fifty feet front. ex-
tending back about 100 feet. from Churcn
street 10 a lane. wa. entered through
hi, window II Is thought about
o'clock
rho safe. which weighed 1900 pounds
was near the large glass window 10 the
left OF the front entrance, in fuli we"
OF Church and Queen streets, TWO OF
the most frcqucntcd thoroughfares or
Norfolk. The electric light was burning
brightly within. without all was dark
and dismal. The burglars broke down
high fence enclosing small yard in the
roar and approached a small. iron-bound
window by means OF carpenters tools,
,sken from a house IN course OF con-
strucfson near by. The bars were remoV-
cd and entrance into the main store
room was effected.
The safe was rolled back from the
front 10 "A position near the rear door
Brace and bit was brought into execution
and. 1t is thought, in a very snort uIhe
the sharp steel had penetrated the IN
terror 1t was the work Of experts. 1he
hole was as perfect rs If made by the
manufacturer. Powder was injected
match was touched. an explosion fohoW-
ed. and the safe was laid open in most
approved fashion.
A family lived over the store VINO
heard the noise. but before an alarm cOulu
be given the money was secured. ana me
thieves escaped. Nothing was taken Dul
money.
ANOTHER BURGLARY.
Another burglary was committed after
u o'clock at the residence Of Mr.. W. -
Trowcr. on Highland avenue. in Brdm-
flcfOn. Mr.. TrOwcr has been very recent
ly married. His house was Handsomely
furnished. The ornaments in down
stairs room were largely gifts TO his
pretty bride.
While all were asleep. thieves entered
and carried of a large amount Of silver
ware and other valuable articles. The
police are al work on these cases, and
the chances are ten 10 one that an az
rest will never be made.
TO pE ANNEXED TO NORFOLK.
The people Of Berkeley now propose 10
come into Norfolk on the basis that
Brambloton entered. provided Norfok
will agree 10 build a free bridge over
The Elizabeth river. This the Councils
OF Norfolk Will agree TO do upon some
equitable basis
A meeting Will be held in the next few
DAYS, when plans will take definite shape
The exports from Norfolk Tor the month
OF April were valued at 500 ,3il.
CHARLES CLIFFORD WANTED IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
The chief OF police has received infor-
nation from New Bedford Mass, That
Charles Clifford. who is wanted here for
check flashing, is under 5000 bond for
his appearance there before the grand
jury. lie passed several checks here.
which purported 10 be signed by X. +.
Bunting.
THE RAPPAHASSoCK TRADE,
The business men of Norfolk are after
the trade of tho sappahannock Valley,
and will get 1t, If there Is any virtue In
push and energy. Heretofore the busi-
ness of this rich section of ire country
has gone to Baltimore.
IT Is proposed TO establish a steamboat
line from Norfolk to the Rappahannock
Valley. TO handle the trade OF mat cOun-
try. The farmers desire 70 go into
trucking. and must have quick trans
pcrtation. and a good market. Norfolk
will indemnify the Necms Line against
any loss
Postmaster Dcggo. OF Norfolk. has been
authorized to appoint three extra clerks
at salaries ranging from 500 to 500. This
increase of force was due to increase IN
the business of the Office.
Mr. sMAII's NIw rAPER.
deed of trust has been recorded IN
the clerks office from Samuel ". Small
and wife. to W. }. Baxter trustee, TO
secure 10 W. W. Degge. $500 the
amount paid for the News and Courier the
evening paper recently purchased by Mr..
Small. The payments are in notes OF
$50 each The first will come due June
LIST. The name or the paper was changed
10 the Evening News. and Is Independent,
so they say. in all things.