St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-10-27
How He Got the Key.
THE STORY OF A BANK ROBBERY TIA
DIDN'T CONE BY TELEGRAPH.

DIDN'T CONE BY TELEGRAPH.
A few days ago about dusk, a stran
ger called at the residence of Il bank
cashier in St. Louis. and, introducing
himself, said he desired some private
conversation on business of Importance.
The cashier thereupon led him to pri-
vate room, gave orders that they were
not to be disturbed. seated himself.
folded his ears, and desired his mystic
rious acquaintance to communicate the
object of his visit. The man coughed
once or twice, then said:
Being the cashier of this here tinan
cial institution. of course you keep the
key of the safe .
The cashier said he did.
And YOU know about the bank rob
berS that go round and tie and gag
cashiers and their families, and with
pistols at their heads compel them t."
give up the keys9'
The cashier said he did.
And you've heard about the Daven
port Brothers and the SpiIitualist> and
things" ?"
The cashier said he had.
Now" said the stranger. 1--WE been
studying up the whole business, and |
have found out how to overcome
them"
"Iou don't say so
YES, sir. For - | will impaIt to
you IL secret which may at some future
time save your life and the funds in
trusted to your care. will show you
how to unite ANY series OF knots. how
ever complicated to remove Il gaC
Z /, Il
Yourself free. | can release myself iii
2:l4t, and with weeks practice III
bet that vou can show better than three
minutes. You see the advantage "t
my system There is no need to resist
and get shot all You have TO do is t"
let them tie ynu up. aud. as soon as the y
have taken the key and gone. why, YOU
Just let yourself loose and give thr
alarm"
The cashier said that it was re
markable invention.
"Iuu bet it is" said the inventor
land as | never take any money for il
/ till my customers are satisfied of my
honesty in dealing with them, I'll tell
YOU what I'll do. just let me gag and
bind you. and then I'll give you simpl,
directions what To do. and if YOU don !
unlooSe yourself in five minutes and en-
press Your entire satisfaction with the
process. I'll give You so. If Nou find
/ that Im a man of my word, you'll pay
me So
The cashier said that nothing coul,I
he tairer.
"Anothcr thing" continued the Wis
itoI. Il am a poor man. and this secret
Is my only stock-iu-tradc. SO I'll ask
You not to teach any one else how To de-
it. for that would spoil my business.
The cashier consented To the arrange
ment.
Take this so bill" said the other
IF fail, you keep it; if You are salts
fled. YOU will return it to me with an
other -. And now this is how we dn
it" So saving he took IL Ioll of cord
and Il gag from his pockets, and, VIII,
great deNterity. tied that cashier hand
and foot, and gagged him So that h,'
could not wink.
Now You are tied pretty firmly .
amt YOU? You wouldn't think you
could ever get loose, would you
The cashier looked the replies he
could not speak.
Il don't think YOU could myself" said
the inventor: land now let me tell you
my name is Jessie II. james, the noto-
rious train rohher, and if you don't fork
over that key i'll three seconds III cut
your throat from ear to ear. | beg youI
pardon, YOU cant. hut I'll take it my
self. It's no trouble" and. turning the
cashier over on his back like il turtle.
he took the KEY. Il won't take vour
pocket book" he said, for the so is