The next morning, however, one of Mr, Meyer's overcoats was found in the garden being chewed to bits by the dog, and not far'away was a piece of silk embroidery which had not been counted missing before. Inspection brought to light the unpleasant fact that the embroidery was one of the valuable stored in w large box holding precious old Chinese silks broideries, and as a careful examination was made a large number of these valuable articles were found to have been taken. Besides a lovely imperial yellow embroidered couch cover of great value, a Chien Lung cut, velvet hanging and a number of silk Drocades in Mr, Meyer's splendid collection, were missing, the value of the articles running' well into thousands of dollars, 'The burglar, it appears according to investigations made, entered the ack door, which was open, and further it' seems that he had previously investigated the premises which he proposed robbing,—He went about his work in a methodical manner, and left no traces to show that he was unproficient at hig trade. He made directly for the cabinet in which the bles were contained, gathered them to-gather in a neat pile, and as far fay can be ascertained left no fingerprints through which his possible! previous identity could be traced.
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer noticed nothing' wrong in the house when they returned about 3 a.m., and, in view of this and other reasons which the police have, they suspect that he Fobbed the house Just before day' light. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Meyer heard anything to cause them to believe that their house was being burgled.
The Burglar's Plans The burglar, the police believe, operates single handed, and has a penchant for taking clothing. Within. the past_ month a similar occurrence took place in the home! of a police superintendent, and in this instance he took nothing but meq's clothes, Although he appears to have had ample time to} rob the house, instead of taking the gold toilette articles which Mrs.
Meyer had on the dressing table, or Mrs. Meyer's jewels, the criminal prowled about and' opened the cabinet in which the antique' brocades and cloths were kept.
Mrs. Meyer regrets most the loss of a large piece of antique brocade, about 10 ft. by 6 ft, which she} values at $2,000, and which cannot be replaced. Among the remainder the loot is another bit of brocade, of Mandarin golden yellow. This! is valued at $500." Four other tapestries, the value of which there doubt, were taken, Loca officials and merchants took part in the Public Health Campaign during the week-end,
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