The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-08

For week past notification OF the
robbery has quietly been given to pawn.
brokers and diamond dealers throughout
the country In order that no opportunity
should be offered for the disposition Of
the articles. Among them are:
STOLEN JEWELS.
One lady's pearl collar or neckpiece.
frequently described as dog collar"
with diamond clasp; pearl in centre OF
clasp; valued at $4,000
A rope OF rs white and six black, large
pearls, with black pearl clasp; diamond
rondels between them
One rope OF II large pearls, graduated
In size; 7e rondeis between pearls with a
solitaire pearl clasp.
One pearl brooch. bar Of three very
large pearls, consisting OF one pink, one
white and one gray .or black pearl.
One cabochon ruby and diamond brace
let Ave rubies, aboW 8 or carats each.
It Il known that the victims of this gi-
gantic robbery are among the wealthiest
and socially most prominent OF the sum-
mer residents OF Newport. For this rea-
con as well as for the possible advantage
the thieves might have gained from the
excitement following publicity, the ut
most secrecy has been maintained con-
cerning tho case.
CHIEF RICHARDS CONSULTED.
Az soon as the loss OF the ejwels was
discovered, Chief OF, Police Richards. IN
charge OF tho Newport department, was
quietly summoned 10 the house and given
full information as well as description
OF the missing articles. He was caution
ed. however, to exercise care and discre-
tion IN pursuing the investigation
In this hrst consultation the theory was
4. 1ad a n
mitted by some one who knew or the
existence OF the Jewels as we'll as their
great value. and who may have had easy
access TO them at times. This was one
reason for the maintenance for silence,
the hope being entertained that if the
thieves had not fed with the gems and
knew that the matter had been placed
with police. negotiations might be open
for the return OF the Jewels Intact, if
immunity from punishment were guaran-
teed the guilty persons. or possibly Tor
| large financial reward.
These waiting tactics proved futile.
| however, and the case was placed In the
| hands OF private detectives. accompanied
| by an offer OF a large reward.
DETECTIVES AT WORK.
Every scrap OF information that might
| possibly lead to discovery was also placed
| In the possession OF the detectives. and
they Immediately set TO work atong new
lines, which, In spite OF the lapse-of time
since the robbery, they hope to bring to q
successful end.
Since the beginning of the present New
port season there has been an unusually
| large number OF robberies In wealthy
| residences there and tho theory has been
entertained that tho present case may be
the elimination OF a series OF crimes
organized and executed by a daring band
thoroughly familiar with the conditions
end opportunities OF the resort. Only
1 the larger and more important gems are
mentioned In the list and there is said to
be good authority for the statement that
4 the total value OF tho stolen articles will
reach 10000
CHIEF RICHARDS TALKS.
Benjamin IT. Richards. chief OF the
| Newport police, said 20 day that his frs,
and only intimation concerning a 500. o0C
jeweiry robbery had come today when
| newspaper men came 10 him TO investi-
gate Information obtained from New
York
Chief Richards said that the only time
he had been called into consultation with
Newport residents concerning lost jewels
was In June upon the arrival there oi
Mrs. j. Stewart Barney OF New York
who, last spring. lost number Of valu.
able jewyis. her New York house having
been robbed while she was attending O
dinner party. The robbery occurred no,
long before Mre. Barney left for Newport
and the chief was called In 70 advise con-
cerning the best method OF tracing the
robbers.
! A number OF robberies involving