People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1892 — BANK ROBBERS CAUGHT. [ARTICLE]

BANK ROBBERS CAUGHT.

.Jk Pair of Desperadoes Ron Down at AL. leotowa, N. J., and Captured. Allentown, N. J., Not. 30.—Two faring robbers entered the Farmers’ national bank here Tuesday aftensoon. and covering the cashier and teller 'with revolvers relieved them of nearly >2,000. Later the robbers were captured and the money recovered. It was just before 3 o’clock and the cashier was preparing to close the bank when the robbers entered. In the bank at the time were Cashier Hutchinson and Teller Smith. Within easy reach of the cashier was $1,894 in bills. The men stepped up to the desk, and when Mr. Hutchinson looked up his eyes lighted on the barrels of two revolvers held close to his face. “Turn your face to the wall,” sternly cried the •Ider of the men. The taller glanced up at the remark and the other revolver was instantly pointed at him. He understood the situation and followed his chiefs example. “Now, then,” said the speaker of the robbers, “is this all the money you have?” “Yes,” replied the cashier, “that is aIL” “That’s all,” said the robber who was conducting the scheme. “Just keep your face to the wall for five minutes and you’ll not be harmed.” Leaving the bank they started on a swift rus toward the Imlaystown road. They had hardly reached the walk when Mr. Hutchinson started after them, followed by the teller. Once in the street the men cried “Stop thief!” as loudly as they could. Hearing the cries several persons ran into the street with their revolvers and joined in the chase. In a short time they were joined by several farmers armedwith shotguns. The thieves, who were almost floundering in the mud, realizing that their pursuers had gained on them, attempted to jump a fence, but the rails were wet and they slipped back. Before they could rise Cashier Hutchinson was upon them and cried out: “Throw up your hands.” Turning around the thieves found themselves confronted by more than a score of revolvers and shotguns and they yielded. The elder of the robbers said his name was Frederick S. Smith and that his age was 25. His companion gave the name of J. B. Morris, aged 20. They were committed by a justice to await the action of the January grand jury.