The New York herald., 1871-03-27
BAFFLED BANK BURGLARS.

New Milford Conn.,, on the Housatonlc river Is
one Of the prettiest towns In the land OF steady
habits and one OF the most moral. The people OF
this place attend church three times on each sue
ceeding Sunday, and barrooms are at discount in
the community. Occasionally
LAwIEss MEN FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK
pay short visits to this peaceful and pous town for
the purpose OF replenshing their depleted purses,
and some weeks since store was robbed Of silks to
the value OF $1,000 by some unknown depredators,
who came upon the Newtown road In search Of
punder, and no clue was found to the criminals. On
last Tuesday night most daring attempt was made
by gang Of carpet baggng burglars to rob the
First National Bank Of New Milford and but for the
galantry ana presence Of bold barber, who mas
the honor to shave the faces ana t$st,s'
CUT THE HAIR OF THE HONEST BuRGHERs,
grand haul would have been made, as nearly all
the farmers In the vicinity are in the habit or de.
posting their spare cash In the bank The bank Is
one story building situated on the man street,
near the railroad depot. Contiguous to the bank,
and only separated from it by narrow alleway is
two story frame house, having a barber's shop on
OF the barber, wnere he sleeps and eats his meals
His windows overlook the windows of the bank.
with the tolls OF the day. was about retiring, When
ne heard strange noise proceeding from the bank.
He went to his windows and saw
In the bank using their tools with great zeal In
forcing open locks ana drawing bolts Selling his
gun, which was loaded and hung on the wall, he
discharged its contents through his window into the
MIDST OF the burglars the shot taking effect, as he
believes on one or their bodies, one Of them set
up dreadful yelling. The robbers Immediately
fed, and left behind them all their tools. Some
citizens were alarmed by the report OF the gun and
on going to the door OF the bank everything was
found In confusion The outside door OF the vault
So. had BEEN COMPLETELY SHATTERED,
and the second spring had been made ready for
opening. full set Of burglars tools was found in
the bank, including very large screw, new carpet
bag, and o new silk nat, with the lining removed.
Outside Of the door three bundles Of papers were
found with long lengths Of string attached to each
bundle. Three pieces OF string led IN different
direction. SOUTH east and west-for con.
that man was posted on guard at each of the ends
Of these lengths OF c0rd another being stationed in
side Of the bank to watch the bundles OF papers,
OTHERS WORKED AWAY AT THE VAULT
with their tools. II any person made his appear.
ance to disturb the burglars the men outside hold
ing the strings pulled them and communicated with
those inside and alarmed the robbers. It Is sun.
cient to say that the burglars succeeded In escaping
and 1t Is supposed that they crossed over to the
Harlem Railroad and took the first train down to
New York. A meeting Of the directors was held,
but 1t has not been discovered as yet whethe the
burglars succeeded
q IN CARRYING OFF ANY PROPERTY
with them. It has been good scare for the inhabl
tants OF New Milford, aud the next batch Of bur-
glars who MAKE an attempt on the property OF the
citizens viii, no doubt, meet with warm recep-