New-York tribune., 1920-06-13
C,arusO Estate
Is Virtually in
State of Siege
Grounds Surrounded by
Authorities; All Residents
Armed Except Singers
Wife; Child Is Guarded
Cranks rite Letters
Officials Hope. TO Re
cover Jewels Through
John Doe Proceedings

EASTHAMPTON, L. L., June 12.-
From the shroud of mystery that vesls
the 100000 jewel robbery at the sum-
mer home of Enrico Caruso the host Of
detectives so far have been able to eN-
tract only two hazy clews. These clews,
however, show but little sign of lead
ing to the robber Or the missing jewels.
The country authorities are apparently
pinning their greatest hopes on the
John Doe proceedings which District
Attorney Leroy M. Youngof Suffolk
County will open in the Caruso home
on Tuesday.
The Caruso estate practically has
been put into a. state of siege. The
grounds are surrounded and none is
allowed to come or go without permits
sion of the authorities. All residents
on the estate are armed, with the ex-
ception of Mrs. Caruso. The latter, ex-
pressing fears for the safety of her in
fant daughter, has engaged a special
guard for the child.
1t was announced here tonight that
ten more detectives would arrive on
Monday to aid in the search of the
grounds surrounding the Caruso home,
where it is still thought the jewels
may have been hidden.
Will Offer Reward
Mrs. Caruso received a cablegram
from her husband in Havana during
the day. Immediately afterward she
said she intended Offering reward,
unless the insurance company acted
before she did. Earlier in the week
Mrs. Caruso said she had cabled her
husband for permission to offer SCI, 5000.
She did not say tonight how much the
amount would be.
In his cablegram the tenor said he
had just been informed that the King
of Italy had conferred upon him one of
the highest Italian decorations.
Park Benjamin jr., brother of Mrs.
Caruso, received a telegram from de-
tective working on the case at Mill
brook, L. L., saying he had information
that might be helpful in solving the
mystery. He did not give any details.
Examination of the servants at the
Caruso home was continued tonight
by the county authorities, after the
arriva, Of French and Italian inter
prefers. 1t is expected the taxcab
chauffeur who brought the French army
officer and woman companion to see
Mrs. Caruso about three weeks ago will
appear to-day for examination. An air
of mystery surrounded this visit as
the two could apparently speak only
French, and refused to allow any one to
translate for them.
Letters From Cranks Received
During the day Mrs. Caruso received
number of letters, the majority ap-
parently from cranks. One, written in
a little used Italian dialect, has caused
quite stir, as it is believed to have
come from members Of the Black Hand
society.
Another postcard addressed to Mr.
Caruso had picture of cowboy hold
ing revolver drawn upon it, with the
words II am coming" underneath the
drawing. On the reverse side was the
following message: "Kid Dunlap, of
Philadelphia, Pa, and Atlantic City,
sympathizes with you and your better
half in your loss. Don't forget l have
a voice and can improvise victories in
mind, my boy. Regards to you and your
wife. (Signed) Dunlap. Route 205,.
Seneca Falls N Y"