The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-08-06
THE COLD SPRING MURDER.
TIE ATTACK UPON TIE TELLER or
THE FISHKILL BANK.
R'shwsymen at Work By Dsylisht-A Brave
Van Mprdered-A Vigilance Committee
Observation-Disclosures with the NJ urderer
U ncIe HanieI Drew in Old Putnam.

which write was the scene Of on execution for
murder. One George Denny had been proved guilty
Of killing Abraham wanzer and on the 9oth OF July,
1874 the criminal was launched into eternity from
the jsilyard In Carmel. This was the FIRST and only
execution within the limits OF old Putnam county;
but It is more than probable that at the october
Oyer and Terminer sentence of death may be pro-
nounced upon another manslayer, and that in due
course Of time he may be hanged by the neck until
the physicians declare him to be dead.
rHE ROBBERY.
And this is the brief story OF his crime.
little more than week ago. that is on the after
noon Of Wednesday the 21th ult. MIR. Brownins. the
teller Of the National Bank Of Fishki Landing,
engaged In receiving deposits from business
men at Cold Spring. The money and checks that lie
had collected were in a little satche which he
ried in his hand. After calling at several stores be
stepped into the establishment Of Charles Boyd, on
Main street, where he arranged his accounts and
prepared to leave for Fishkiil. On reaching the
porch he was met by stranger who threw hand
full OF red pepper into his eyes, seized his satche
and attempted to make OF with It. This, however.
he did not succeed in doing without severe strug
gle, for, although blinded almost to madness, Mr..
Browning would not loosen his hold upon ti,e
satchel until felled TO the ground by fierce blow
from the hghw ayman's fist.
rHE FLIGHT.
heels and made Tor the river, first crossing Main
street and entering the grounds Of Mr. Muusell's
country residence. The PROSTATE teller had shouted
Justify Tor help and ~ the fugitive rushed over the
Munsell lawn at least dozen men We're behind hn
In pursuit. willie several others guarded the fence
which he would he Obliged to cross In his flight TO-
ward the river. In the centre of the lawn he was
confronted with new obstacle. Elijah Jones, Sir
Munseis coachman, having heard Mr. Brownng's
cries, and seeing strange hurrNng through his
employers grounds, two circumstances that. taken
in connection with the presence of a crowd Of men
done, at once sought to seize and detnin the iugi
tive.
InE NuIDER
The latter called to Jones to clear the track fol-
lowing NJ the demand with shot from his revolver
TIE conctmrn again attempted TO seize the stranger,
who a. ain fired. Jones now became more thorough
ly In earnest. Seemingly Indifferent to the risk he
was running, he rushed upon The stranger andheld
him fast Maddened BY his failure TO ESCAPE With
his booty, and eursing the brave fellow who had
thwarted him, the desperate cooked his pistol once
more, and before Jones could prevent ne act, dis
INJECTING wound wnica resulted in death just
twenty-five hours later.
The assassin was now
EASILY skcCRED,
for alter succeeding in disabling Jones he made no
further attempt to escape. In reply 10 tue questions
uut 10 him on his arrest he said that his name
John smith. and that be lad no intention 10 kill
Jones
lie was taken before Justice Ferris. who commit
ted i'm TO lll Later in the afternoon he was
locked up in one Of the iron cels OF the jail.
JONES REMEMBERED.
The victim OF the highwaymans bullet died on
Thursday. lie was Pole without friends or kin
In this country, faithful servitor, an INTELLIGENT.
honest and brave man. On hearing OF the result OF
J'nes's effort their property, the officers Of
the Bank OF Fishkil sent skiiiul physicians 70 his
bedside but all their skin in VAIN. When lie
aied he VAS buried nj the expense Of the bank q
special car having been chartered TO convey free OF
charge all who wished TO attend the funeral. And
to commemorate in fitting manner the bravery OF
the unfortunate man. a monument 10 10 be erected
hts hv tla md nf
On "Wednesday landed At Cold Spring where,
was stu the absorbing topic OF discussion among all
classes of the people. More than once during the
that only leader is wanted TO make the orTaniza-
ton of "a
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE
an established fact and the violent taxing OF OF the
murderer a certainty. That night | found sheriff
Butler in the village. and this morning. having pre-
no 81 TS the
The jail OF Putnam county Is under the roof that
covers the Court House and occupies the rear OF
| the building. There are but eight cells two OF
which OF iron. These are in the centre Of the
ground floor Of the jail and stand as IT were, back
west The walls Of this part OF the Jail orna.
mented With various rude attempts at painting. The
work of artist rot unknown to fame, genius of
whom shall have something TO say presently
There were but three prisoners in the jail when
| called. One was young Brooklynite confined on
the charge OF stealing horse from sheriff Butler
| few weeks ago the second was an amiable gentle
| man who had beaten his wife and the third was
THE MURDERER OF ELIJAH JONES
| His right name I found to be Trumpler or Trump
bauer. Wien entered the hall he was lying upon
the bed in his cell but jumped up when he beard tie
kindly voice OF the Sheriff and came to the grating
| TO salute him.
TALK WITH TRUNPBAuER.
| When he came from the bath, entered into
| long conversation with him. found Inn very in.
telligent but there was something in his face ind
| cative OF cunning and cruelty and his voice was
| that Of a man much given to prcNaricltion.
| Correspondent-ls your name smith or Trump
bauerf
| Prisoner-Trumpbauer l did MT know that any
| body knew my right name until this morning.
| P-Never.
Chad you seen Browning before IN, day OF the
p. (hesitating)-Yes; but l didn't know him.
C.-was ire robbery o. Browning premeditaled
| P.-I never thought OF committing the robber,
until tina. day; knew there was money in ~
satchel, and Intended to pnssess myself oft; Ole
not wish u do violence to browning any one else
G,.Why could you not have ESCAPED .Is, from Nun
| P.-Because Jones blocked me-
pIDs'r WANT TO nuRI nm;
when he stood in my road and tried TO seize me
hred only 10 frighten him, not to hit him this bad
he was not to be scared; there WAS crowd at m,
| heels, and things were becoming desperate Jones
got closer TO me. and got hi arms about me; don
| know what impelled me, but cOcaed the pistol
| again, and without thought hrcd into his body.
| C.-Wlerr is "our honey
| T. Oesi,ating)-My siathcr lives in Germantown
C.%n%ye You lived in Newburghf
p.-I know lew people tucte.
C.-What was your business when you worked
! for lyingf
| P-I was painter ] studied bookkeeping a.
| Fastman's College in Pouglkccpsle, but never put
| my knowledge OF the subject 70 amy use
| Glow arc you treated herct
| P.-Oh, about as well as deserve But dom
think II is polite for me to say much about that.
the people outside should know that am not treat
| ed with unkindness they would clamor for u new
| administration, BY the way, believe
rURY WANT TO LYNCH ME-
| Have you heard any talk Of that kind
| C.-Ies but don't think any attempt will b'
made unless you seek TO break Jail In that case oil
In the event OF your friends try ing 10 rescue you
| YOUR life would not be worth an hours purchase
| Many questions which asked the prisoner he re
cciycd In perfect silence. He rarely looked into my
| face when he spoke, and although showing no sign
| ofrepidation, was nervOusly cautious and wcighct
| his words well before replying
| MS CHARACTER.
A few years ago, 30 the sheriff told me, Nj Henry
| Ernst, OF Cats&ill, stopped at Cold Spring a. me
Sherii's request. and afterward visited the ia
where Trumpbauer was confined Before seeinf
the prisoner and before learning that his name Wal
other than John Smith, Mr.. Ernst gave the follow
ing information:
| oU | am 80. -~-nh mistaken this fellow JohI