Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-09
ANOTHER BURGLARY
Professionals Go Through Mrs. Ander-
sons House.
Probably the Same Men Have Com
mftted Other RObberies-
Property Taken.

again last night, and early this morning
they made a good haul at the residence of
Mrs. Anderson, widow of General An
derson, of Fort Sumpter fame. This rob-
berry was committed between and 6
o'clock this morning. and the burglars car
ried off about $1,000 worth of silverware.
The robbery was committed in exactly the
same way as was that at the residence of
the Brazilian minister, and the detectives
are certain that the same men committed
both jobs. Since the robbery of the Bra
lillian minister's house, the burglars have
had time to go away and dispose of their
plumber and return, and a repetition of this
conduct would not surprise the police.
Mrs. Anderson lives at No. 1927 18th
street northwest, one Of the principal thor
oughfares in the northwest section Of the
city. and section where special officers, as
well as those of the regular force are ex-
pected to be on duty. But the burglars, of
course, watched the movements of the po-
lice and operated at a time when they felt
reasonably sure they would not be appre-
hended. In this respect they made no mis-
take, and the holiness of the robbers
makes it evident that they are by no means
novices in the business.
First Floor Work.
They operated exclusively on the first
AASNA
through bed rooms to arouse the inmates
or walking through the hall to steps on
burglar alarms. An entrance was effected
by opening the front window, which they
did by boring hole through the sash and
then working the latch with piece of
wire or hook. Once inside the visitors
used blue-head matches and tallow candle
to light their way through the parlor, din
ing room, sitting room and pantry, and
scattered the candle grease all over the
carpet. A number of matches were also
found scattered on the floors.
In the parlor the burglars found fancy
sofa pillow, which they ripped open and
took the case to use as a bag in which
to carry off the plumber. which, as already
stated, consisted of silver ware, mostly
small, but valuable pieces. This was just
what the burglars at the Brazilian min
isters did.
The police are satisfied that the burglars
were very much disappointed in not get
ting more than $1,000 worth Of silverware,
for there was several thousand dollars
Worth of the hite metal in the house. but
most of the solid ware was under lock and
key On an upper floor. In the dining room
and pantry were number of handsome
articles of plated ware and no one but an
expert could have told 1t from the solid
ware. This was not disturbed.
When members of the household went
down stairs this morning and discovered
what had been going on hasty examina-
ton of the rooms in which the intruders
had been showed that at least $1,000 worth
Of the silverware had been taken, a partial
list of which was furnished the police, as
follows:
Among the Spells.
Solid silver vase, twelve inches high. ham
die on each side, marked r. A:-E. B. A.,
1912 and 1867
Solid silver card receiver, marked r. A
E. B. A. 1912 and 1867.
Solid silver box, oval shaped, seven inches
long.
Solid silver cup. lined with gold, vase
shaped, containing plush case with knife,
fork and two spoons.
Solid silver cup stands on three legs, with
E. B. A. engraved upon it.
Silver box, letter B on top.
Silver box. trunk design.
Silver desk set. on three legs.
Silver tox, design of book.
Silver stand, with alcohol lamp set in it.
Two silver trays with handles.
Small round box.
Silver fish, design of perch.
Silver spoon, design of fish.
Silver case with crest on top, containing
gold spectacles.
Silver souvenir spoon bowl, lined with gold,
figure of man stamped on handle.
Silver cup, picture of girl.
Silver heart. made to contain photograph.
japanese silver box.
signed to the case, and they visited the
premises and made an Investigation. They
examined the hole made in the window
sash, and found that it had been made by
an auger and not by a brace and bit, it
is supposed burglars would use. These Of
ficers concluded that the work was done
by profe ssior ais. and 1t Is more than likely
that they left the city on an early train.
All the Detectives Mt Work.
Inspector Hollinberger went to the house
later In the day and saw Mrs. Anderson,
who gave him all the information she could
and furnished an additional list of the mis-
sing property. All the members Of the de-
tective corps have been put on the case,
but as no clue was left by the burglars it is
doubtful about the result.
Henry Phelps, the supposed professional
crook who was arrested at the house of the
British minister, and who is held at the
third precinct station pending a further
investigation, it is thought may know of the
movements of some of the noted crooks, and
may give some information that will lead to
the apprehension of the guilty parties. Thus
far Phelps has declined to talk.