The Washington herald., 1911-03-23
JEWELS VALUED
AT $4,000 TAKEN
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She opened the bureau drawer, and not
iced that a case, which had contained
a valuable string of pearls, was out of
place. She picked up the case. and
stated, last night. that the moment she
felt 1t she was confident she had been
robbed. A quick examination of the
other jewel boxes revealed the fact that
all her valuables had been taken.
In a moment the entire household was
aroused, and word was sent to Miss
Adams. who was in her room on the
same floor. At a glance. Miss Adams
also saw her jewelry was missing. A
hurry call was sent to police headquar-
ters, and Detectives Hewlett and Pratt
hastened to the scene. Investigation dis
closed that all the jewel boxes had been
left by the girl, the valuables being re-
moved and cases replaced. In Mary's
room were found the clothes she had
worn when she arrived at the house.
The valise also was there.
She Lost No Time.
It is evident she lost no time in gath
ering up the valuabes after her mis-
tresses departed. and that she left the
house by the front door without her hat,
and was dressed in a maids costume.
When the other servants were questioned
they said nothing suspicious had been
noticed in the girls actions, and that she
had not been missed until few moments
before Mrs. Merryman returned.
The fact that she brought only few
articles of clothing with her leads the
police TO believe she anticipated making
the haul within twenty-four hours. a
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value was found tucked between the
mattress and bed springs in the room
occupied by Miss Adams. This, it Is
claimed. could only have been placed
there by Mary. and is conclusive evil
dence that she intended making raid.
According to Fuss, who lives at lI5
De Sales street northwest, the superln-
tendent OF the agency, Mary applied at
his office last Saturday for a position.
She paid the customary s. and her name
was entered on the books. Fuss stated
that her recommendations seemed to be
proper, and that two other families were
willing to employ her. Further than this
he would make no statement.
Henry r. Davis, a prominent attorney.
was sent for as soon as the robbery was
discovered and took charge Of the affair.
He said last night. ii would be impos-
sible to give an estimate of the value
OF the stolen property, Out tlldt IL "'uih
reach more than $4,000. Additional miss
ing pieces of bric-a-b brac are being re-
ported to the police every hour, and 1t
was impossible last night to get COM
plete list of the stolen property.
victims Are Prominent.
Mrs Merryman and Miss Adams are
socially prominent in Washington. Miss
Adams is the daughter Of the late George
VI 0f bn nd la
est stockholders of the Washington Star,
and a sister of Mrs. Bean Howard.
Mrs. Merryman was Miss Elizabeth
Montague, of Virginia.
Detective Hewlett left Washington for
New York late last night. 1t is believed
by the police that the Miller girl left
the city Immediately after the robbery.
She said she was German. She spoke
English with decided accent. II was
rot believed by Mrs. Merryman that the
girl was German, however. as she was
very dark with quick. flashing eyes.
List of the Property.
partial list OF the stolen property
follows:
From Miss Adams-A pearl necklace,
containing sixty-two pearls the size OF
French pea, with clasp the size of 10
cent piece, set with a pearl, and sur
J rounded by diamonds, value, 5000: dia-
mond ring, set with four stones straight
! across, each one-half carat in weight.
in platinum, $50; diamond ring, contain
ing five stones, set straight across, each
one-half carat in weight, in platinum.
$50: a diamond bowknot lace pin. two
pearl drops on each end of bow, set in
platinum, value 500; a gold link bracelet,
composed OF rubies. diamonds, and pearls.
very antique. value 500; gold mesh
purse. marked M. B. A. value. 500:
small gold purse. marked m. B. A."
containing s25. value $50: total s7.S75.
From Mrs Merryman-Old-fashion
pearl necklace. set with seed pearls and
solitaire pearls, value $500: old-fashioned
cameo brooch, surrounded by eighteen
pearls on edge, value about $50: long
bar lace pin. set with three pearls and
three square-cut amethysts, value $50;
lady's gold watch, epameled, small gold
link chain attached, Value 500: small bar
pin, set with three sapphires, value 800;
ladys gold watch, enameled in green, set
with diamonds on one side, pearls on
other. value 500; gentleman's watch,
marked ID. B. M value 800: lady's
gold watch, case engraved, value s35;
gold ring, set with turquoise, very old
fashioned, has hinge that raises up with
lock OF hair underneath, value $50; an
tique bracelet, filigree gold. set with seed
pearls, value $3.50; scarf pin, cats head
with diamond eyes, value SIS: scarf pin
I'm shape of candle with mouse running
up the candle, value SIS; scarf pin in
! shape of American eagle, shield under
eagle, value $50: marquise ring, set with
| diamonds, one stone missing, value $50;
small gold chain, value So and gentle
mans gold seal ring. marked Griffin, -
| value S25. Total, $3.50.