National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-01
THE HIGHWAY ROBBERY AND SHOOTING
Two Victorious Characters Accused Of Ding
the Act.

Two Notorious Characters Accused Of Ding
the Act.
An account was published-in THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN only-yesterday Of Mr.. F.A. Beuter,
q constable and collector, being attacked, robbed
and shot at $50 O'Clock that night, while standing
on the sidewalk in front Of his residence. The in
jured man is attended by Dr.. Mauss who says
that some Of the ligaments have been severed,
and the wound is painful, though not dangerous.
After the daring deed was committed BY the bold
highwsyman, the police were on the alert, hoping
prOSs6is that tSelr vigilance vii be rewarded
with success. AtS:30 O'Clock yesterday morning
oesrs Basses ana AmisS, o. tns si3sn precinct,
west They watched them f0f . short while, and
their actions being suspicious, the policemen con-
they were and the business they were intent upon.
Accordingly they were accosted, and on being
asked Why there and what they were doing re-
piled that they were watching . party who had
lust gone into an alley, pointing one out and that
they wished to see what was going to transpire.
The Cficers not knowing the two men, and think
ing there might be some truth in the statement,
accompanied them into the alley. But not finding
any evidence Of the presence of the parties or ind
cations Of anything wrong, decided that the two
individuals had deceived them and wanted to get
away themselves. Amer few moments consul
tation Il was thought best to conduct them to the
station, where they might be better known, and IL
proper persons TO ENJOY liberty at that hour Of the
night they could easily be dismissed. Finding
the officers resolved on pursuing this course, the
men exhibited disposition to resist, when the
policem drew their pistols and demanded COM
pliance with their decision. The men succumbed,
possess heavy Colts revolver, Of which he was
Immediately relieved, and then to the station
house they were marched. Here, as no doubt they
had feared, they were much better known, and
the hope Of being granted freedom departed, for
they proved to be two Of the most dangerous char
acters in this community and terror to all law
abiding citizens. One was the notorious William
Undertake, professional burglar, who has
served several terms in the penitentary, and only
recently Tegained his liberty. He is deperate in
his determination to rob, and when at work does
not count human life OF any value: Sooner than
his efforts to succeed. His companion was man
named "Lum" Pearson, who probably has not as
constant associate IL Is likely that he will soon
be a match for Tim berlake in crime. The latter
is the Individual who profered himself and was
accepted as bail in the Police Court for another
Desperate named Tom Curran, who came near
shooting Officer Myers while pursuing him for
committing burglary few nights since. When
CuTrsn was brought into court. "Lum" Pearson
made out that he was worth $4,000, and was &C
cepted as bOndsman. 1t was discovered after
wards that he did not possess dollar in property.
Before the officers arrested the two men above
mentioned, others had been seen in the nelg hbOr-
hood and talked with some of them. Yesterday
morning they recognized one present at the court
room who proved to be BILLY" Carroll, q member
of the same gang, and recently discharged from
the nenmond Penltentiary, where ne mas oeen
Petersburg.
1t is evident that they were bent on doing job
that night, but were broken up by the prompt
action OF the authorities.
Timberlake and Pearson were brought before
Judge Smell on the charge Of ro6biHg Mr.. z. A
Beuter, and it is thought that sufficient evidence
can be produced to sustain the charge.
District Attorney Fisher said that Mr.. Beuter
was a1a9 maj TO appear ana Il was MS I S 70
way robbery and assault and battery with intent
TO kill, and asked the court to X bond for fur
Their hearing. Judge smell placed the bond at
5000 each in the robbery case, and said that If
they should offer bail they must not be released
uL til Mr. Btuters condition is known and security
given in the other case. They were both then
committed to Jail.