Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-10
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.
HOW THE ARKANSAS TRAIN ROBBERS
WERE SURPRISED.
Capturing the Robbers Stealing the Money
They Had Stolen, and Then Securing
Reward For the capturs-A Quar-
rel Among the Second Gang
Of Thieves.
DISCLOSURES OF THE CONSPIRACY

LITTLE RocR, ARK, October S.-A new
and sensational phase wss made public
to-day in the case Of the train robbers
It will be remembered q passenger train
on the Iron Mountain road was rob
bed by three beardless robberl
on the night of the End Of Septsm
Der. They were pursued and captured
on the 2Sth, one in Texas and two in
the Indian Nation, and were brought tc
Washington. A special term Of cour
was held yesterday, when the robberl
pleaded guilty to fourteen indictments
each receiving q five-years' sentence
making the term Of punishment
Seventy Years for Each Robber.
The pursuing party who captured
Stephens and Delaney consisted OF foul
men, named Huddleston, Belvines,
Moore and Dollahide. When arrested
the robbers had about 5000. After
counting the money Huddleston pro.
posed to the captors to divide the
money amongst themselves. Belvines
objected, claiming the money ought to
be secured to the railroad company.
1t was finally agreed that the money
be equitably divided among the four in
the presence OF Stephens and Delaney.
In consideration OF the latter keeping
the matter secret, each OF the four
swore an oath that he would annually
pay to the families OF the train robbers
500, and
Leave No Means Untried to Secure Their
Release
from the penitentiary after conviction.
The reason for not releasing them at
once was because a reward OF $4,000
awaited their delivery at Hope.
On the route Belvines continued to
manifest dissatisfaction at the transac-
ton. Reaching the village OF Mineral
Spring the party took quarters at a
hotel for the night. During the night
Huddleston asked Belvine where he had
bis money. The latter replied under
the pillow. Huddleston remarked: ::
ave may be robbed. Mine is between
the mattresses" He advised Belvines
to place his there also. He did 30, when
Huddleston asked him to 20 down town
and get some cigars. He replied it was
too late. When Huddleston insisted,
Belvines turned to leave the room.
Huddleston's Pistol Was Discharged.
Leaping back, Belvines inquired the
cause OF the shot. Huddleston replied
the pistol went off accidentally. Moth
ing further passed during the night.
In the morning the party continued
their journey to Hope. Passing along
the road Huddleston' pistol was again
discharged. The ball whistled past Bel
vines head. Quickly turning and
drawing his revolver, Belvines remark
ed "The accidental discharge OF your
pistol is becoming monotonous." At the
next village Belvines deposited his
money with friend, fearing he would
be killed il he retained it. The party
finally reached Hope, turned over the
prisoners to the authorities, and came
to the city and secured the 81 900 re-
ward offered by the State for the capture.
All Of the captors appeared at the trial
at Washington yesterday, when
Belvines Divulged the Whole Matter
to Superintendent Buchanan, OF the
Iron Mountain road. Hudleston, Moore
and Delahide were examined separate.
ly. Each made an affidavit that he knew
nothing OF the whereabouts OF any
money. Subsequently Moore approach
ed Buchanan and stated the money
could be procured. The train bbers,
Stephen and Delaney, were inter
viewed and testified TO the
facts given above. They de-.
clared they would not have diyulged the
affair il the parties themselves had not
given it away. Huddleston, Stephens
and Delaney, confronted with the eyi.
dence, gave away the matter, and made
a clean breast Of the whole thing. They
promised immediate restitution II per.
mitted to 20 for the money, having
secreted it along the road. The amount
is several thousand dollars less than the
reward due them from the railroad COM
pany for the capture OF the train rob.
bers. 1t is not known whether they
will be prosecuted or not, but it is sup
posed they will be.
Ex-senator Conkling and ths President.
WASHINGTON, October S.-Senator
Conkling was closeted with President
Arthur several hours to-day. He made
bis appearance in span new suit, look
ed the very picture OF health. That the
conference had significance there is no
doubt; but the result OF it is well kept.
1t is said in very responsible circles that
the President actually rendered the
Treasury portfolio TO Senator Boutwell,,
and that be declined it, preferriDg to re-
main as counsel before the French
Claims Commission. The rumor reach.
es here, by way OF Wall street, that
Conkling, after all, is going into the
Cabinet as Secretary OF the Treasury,
and Window insists upon the immedi.
ate acceptance OF his resignation.
Throwing Sand at Lynr-Eyed Reporter.
WASHINGTON, October "a news
gatherer called upon Mr.. Conkling last
night after his visit to the President,
with the intention OF interviewing him
upon the subject. Before the reporter
could open his mouth Mr.. Conkling
took him by the hand and said: 81
suppose you want to ask me how come
to be in Washington. came TO see the
President. We have long been friends.
have not seen him since he became
Prsilent until to-day. We had q con-
yersstion on various subjects. / do not
know when / shall zee him again.
had thought l could call on bim with %
much safety as any other Of his friends,
but it seems that the gentlemen OF the
press are exercised over It / assure
you that you have no reason to be, and
wish you q very good evening"
auitsau and His Counsel
WARRINGTON, October Geo. SEQ.
vile, Guiteau's counsel and brother-in-
law, recently returned from New York
said to-day he did not make any
arrangement in that city for counsel
to assist him in conducting
Guiteau's defense. It is his
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