The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-03
POLICE WORK
Results in the Capture oi
Two. Bad Desperadoes.
Planned TO Rob a Train, but a Pal
Turned Out 10 Be Spy.

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Jones and Lee Frizzell were arrested
here yesterday, charged with conspiracy to
rob the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
train. The pair have boen under surveil-
lance some time. 1t being known that they
with others were planninga train robbery.
The consplrators were betrayed by one OF
their own band, who was a detective in
disguise A week ago IL was planned to
rob a westbound Rock Island train, and TO
blow IL up II necessary. This was post
poned, and on Monday night finally aban-
doned, they learning the police were after
them. The arrests followed, and others
are expected.
Since the attempt made about n month
ago to rob the Denver express, the officers
of the road have been looking for them.
Suspicion pointed to "a long-haired crook
from the Indian territory as the prime
mover Special Agent Flynn of the Rock
Island went 20 ST. Joseph and was not
long in identifying the ''long- g-haired
crook" with Jones. who had recently ar
rived from the Indian territory. Among
his associates were Lee Frizzell and man
named Callahan. who few days after the
arrival of the railroad officer was arrested
by the local officer on charge Of burglary
and was lodged In Jail.
1t was learned that the trio had insti-
gated the former attempt and that Jones
and Frzzell had not abandoned hopes
OF ultimately
Gaining Possession OF the Treasure
in the express and mail cars. Special
Agent Flynn returned to Chicago and on
Sept. n meeting was held between Super
intendent Dunlap, Special Agent Flynn
and Detective g. G. Barshard.
AS a result of the meeting, BarshaSd, tho
following day, took a train for st. Joe,
and in the guise of Chicago crook went
20 the Buffalo Head saloon, a resort much
frequented by Jones, Frizzell and similar
characters 1t was fair week and the town
was well patronized by gamblers and
othor adventures.
Barshard found 10 an easy matter to
gain access TO the circle i'm which Jones
was shining light, and when on Sept. IL,
Flynn, in the guise Of Chicago gambler
out of luck, arrived at the Buffalo Head,
Barshard was in a position TO introduce
him
"Barshard was right in It," said Flynn,
speaking OF the episode. He was at the
head of the table, and Jones was at
the foot Frizzell was there, and half
dozen ex-convicts were also at the board
at which Barshard presided.
Jones was a character. He drank freely
and talked openly OF crime. He was a
hideous looking object, six feet tail, broad
shoulderod and powerful physique. His
long, black hair, hanging from beneath
broad brimm0d sombrero, did not conceal
any part of tho
Most Repulsive Human Face
] ever saw While In a fit Jones fell into
. campfire and his entire face was burned
almost out of human semblauce
He was one whose criminal proclivities
could not have been concealed He was
81 years ola and possessed of liberal edu-
cation. An accomplished artist, he would
not work, and openly boasted that he
would yet outdo the exploits of Jesse
James. Jones had served two terms In
the penitentiary for counterfeiting, but
had escaped ell punishment for long list
OF violations of the state laws and seemed
to wander at will through the Indian ter
ritory, Kansas and Missouri with perfect
immunity from arrest.
This was the leader of the gang with
whom Barshard was Oh friendly terms
Jones was always heavily armed and
would not hesitate TO shoot on the slight
est provocaton. But he was not really
dangerous man, lacking mental force, and
depending for his reputation on brute
courage and bluff
A most dangerous man was Lee Frz-
Iell also an cx-conviot. He was quiet
and watchful, and sometimes appeared to
suspect that Barshard was not all right
1t required much tact TO disspate the fell
lows suspicious, but the detective finally
succeeded, and was taken fully into the
confidence of Frizzcll and his friend and
associate Franklinburg. Barshard was
told there was n deal IN foot, and was
finally admitted into all the plans
For the Raid on the Train.
The party was to consist of Jones,
Franklinburg, Frizzell, Barshsrd and two
'good people, who were to be on hand on
time. Tuesday evening, Sept 20, was the
time set for tho attempt. The Denver ex-
press, due in st. Joseph at TAO o'clock,
was TO be intercepted at tho water tank,
seven miles east of town.
As the locomotive stopped at the water
tank one Of the bandits was TO break the
couplings behind the mail and express
cars, while the other commanded the en-.
gineer to go ahead into deep cut half
mile up the track, leaving the passenger
coaches behind. In the cut the work of
robbery was to be completed, four men 60
ing through the express and mail cars,
while one, armed with rifle, kept watch
ON the engineer and fireman.