The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-04-13
[From tile New York World.
Darinu Bank Robbery.

Three men made u bold and desperate
attack on the Central Park Savings Bank,
in Third. avenue, between 45th and 46th
streets, at about half-past II o'clock yes
terday morning 1t is evident from the
manner in which the attempt was made,
that the thieves were thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the disposition Of the premises,
and their plans were so adroitly concoct-
ed as almost to insure success if an acct
dent had not occurred to interrupt them.
When three desperadoes rush into bank
ing establishment in broad daylight, it is
pretty certain that they must have been
under the impression they had previous
ly secured immunity from interruption, or
such wild scheme would never have been
undertaken. The bank is situated on the
ground floor, and comprises two apart
mellts, the bank proper and large room
in the rear opening on the bank premises.
The windows on Third avenue are OF
heavy plate glass, and run down to about
two feet from the ground; the door IS al
so glazed in a similar manner to the Win
dows. When the thieves came in, Mr.. An
thony Ellison, the teller, says they shut
down the heavy iron bolt, which is attach
ed inside the door, completely shutting
off entrance from the street. They then
jumped over the railing on the top of the
counter (Which is about the height of Il
MANI and one of them putting II pistol to
his head the others commenced to "work'
the place. MI. Ellison shouted for as
sistance when they knocked him down
violently and bound and gagged him, so
that he could not be heard. They then
rilled the money drawer. which only con-
tanned some $500. This they succeeded
in carrying off. While they were still at
the drawer, and before they had attempt
ed to ''strillc'' the safe, Dr.. MADDEN, one
Of the Board of Trustees, came to the door
and seeing the strangers behind the coun-
ter with the door fastened, smashed Il
pane of glass in the door and burst upon
the scene, only to find the robbers gone,
and Mr. Ellison lying on the floor inside
the counter. The thieves, on seeing DR..
MADDEN, started through the back room
into the garden and over the fence which
runs along Forty sixth street on that side
of the way, jumped into a light wagon
which they had in waiting and escaped.
They drove turiously through Forty
sixth street to Fourth avenue, and forty
fifth to Lexington avenue, where the
wagon got wrecked IN Il cellar. The
thieves then got out and ran rs far Forty-
second street, where they turned and
made towards Fifth Avenue, being lost
sight OF ut this point. They were follow
ed all this way by an ex-policeman, who
continued shouting rs he ran ''Stop those
men, They dashed past the depot ofthe
New Haven Railroad in this way, and Il
lot of men hanging around the building,
looked on complacently and took no no.
tice of the cries of the man in pursuit for
assistance. Mr.. Ellison is good deal
cut about the face and back of the head.
and has had u severe shock for u man of
his years. Being alone in the bank at
the time of the attack, he was complete
ly at the mercy of the three ruilians, who,
upon his shouting for help, immediately
overpowercd him The horse and wagon
which were captured by the police will |
no doubt lead to the arrest, Of the men. |
The horse is valuable one, and was evil
IDENTIFY selected for his qualities Us 4 rum
ner
The most intense excitement seized the
people living in the neighborhood of the
robbery. When it became known that |
such an attempt had been made, and work
ing people who had small sums sparing
ly laid aside from their scanty income.
came pouring to the bank, dreading lest |
theircarnings had been carried off. Many |
too, came to see that the Old teller was
not injured, rs he has been u long time
with this institution and has |
undergone the the same Kind Of expert
ence on three several occasions already. |
Detectives Woodbridge, Bennett and Tiler |
have been detailed to work up the case,
and, feeling on their mette from the bold |
ness Of the ease, viii, no doubt, soon be |
heard from. II is to he regretted that |
Mr.. Ellison could not give a detailed de-
scription ofthe fellows, but the thing was
done so quickly, and being a gentleman
well advanced in years, it is not surpris-
inc his nervousness disturbed his memo-
~. They were young men, however, he
says. and very active. From the easy |
demeanor Of the police, it is evident that |
they know where to work for the scoun
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