The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-13
TROY 1STOUNDED.
a Hitherto Respected Bu.ine.. Man Chief OF
Band of HIghMaymen.

Troy. y. Y, July 1.-The police here have
been successful in tracing out the parties who
garroted Mr.. Buckley treasurer OF the Abba
Knitting Mill Company. on street car in broad
daylight. and robbed him OF So 900. 1t is now
announced that William d. Tompkins. till re-
Gently one OF tho most promising young bust
ness man in the city. was the protector of tho
robbery. He ia partner in the firm OF Sim
mons Tompkins. manufacturers OF knit goods
on Ida Hill. and a year ago stood high in the
respect OF the community. He married most
cstimnblc lady. and has one child. Recently.
cards and women have proved his ruin. He WIS
u neighbor Of Buckley. knew his methods. that
1t is believed. he carried 10 Monahan's place oi
resort: that ii was talked over: that it was de-
rdGd to have MGna1 nan secure the neg t. do
1t is believed that Tompkins and, Monahan
received about $500 each 81 the pundcr. Tomp-
kins hid s4l3 " his share in tho mill NJ which
he was the proprietor. and This was found by
workman who accidentally came across it while
1t is believed that rompkin aided in the Ben
nington. W. masked burglary Mt which Her
rested for this crime but es ,aped. although
McGrath " West Troy. his chum. was sent TO
prison for fifteen years.
Thomas Monahan and his brother John were
arrested by Troy officers on the Boston train Mt
Greenhush Yesterday. in answer 10 "A teegrnm.
They offered gold watch and chain and 800
for their silence. At Chatham Officers Walden
and Quinn were in the smoking car with their
prisoners. ono OF whom asked permission TO
remove his cont. After being frccd he drew
revolver and nred. the bail hitting Quinn in the
left arm; Quinn WIS takcn TO hotel IN Chef
ham and placed under medical treatment. The
prisoners were dubbed into suOlectiOn.
F,on N. Toy VIA
Tho cars started from Pittsneld Mt Ia o'clock.
the prisoner being in custody of Officers Quinn
and Walden. They were securcy ironed to
each other. As the prisoners sat in tho car.
John was close 10 the window. Officer Quinn
M fQ4tn fhap md nj
den stood by the sent behind them. As
Of thirty miles an hour. and had reached n point
within 4 few miles Of the State line. the men
asked for a drink Of winter. They were con-
Quoted 10 the tank. Immediately they made n
rush for the door. drawing revolvers. They
gained the platform. hut were seized 10y the Off
GERS and some passengers and dragged back.
rbe CONSERVATION Of tho passengers, Of
which the ear was full. many OF them ladies.
The widest scene followed Thomas Monahan
| frantically shooting and John following his eX-
ample. The officers were unarmed, and an un-
equal fight ragged for several minutes some OF
III" mail passengers aiding the Officers. and
! were piled with terrific force upon the heads ~
| the would-br murdcrrrs. Both were knocked
ing and when So blinded 10y blows and blood
that they could not see, they still chung to their
weapons, until hy main force they were
WMrs nn from their grasp; w WIEN , Thomas S
| car seat, ana while Onccr Quinn was bending
oyer the pr2sirate form, having one knre
wrenched his hand from under him,
| placed his pistol AGAINST Quinn and fired two
| shots, both taking effect The officer fell back
and for moment il was believed he WAS drad.
| At this luncture passenger sprang upon Mon
! ahan and wrested the weapon from him.
Two Of the balls entered Quinns abdomen
WAS easier. although slight hope could DO held
out.