The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-22

Particulars of one of the most DELHI
crate attempts at cold blooded murder
and robbery ever made in Snohomish
county were brought to this city yes
terday by Deputy Sheriff Frank p
Brewer, who also had full descriptions
of the perpetrators OF the crime and
whose mission it was to enlist the aid
of Sheriff Van De Nanter of this coun-
ty. and the Seattle police in apprehend-
ing the highwaymen. According to
Brewers story the victim of the brutal
assault now lies in precarious condi-
ton at Munro. His three unknown as
sailants are at large.
The victim of the hghwaymen is
Frank Whited, a recent arrival from
Owyhee, Idaho. He put up at hotel at
Munro. and spent a considerable por-
ton of his time walking around the
town, having no other means of occupy
ing his leisure. He bore the appearance
of being a person of some means. On
Saturday night Whited met three stran-
gers who made themselves agreeable and
suggested that they take a stroll into
the suburbs along the railroad track.
To this Whited, all unsuspcous, con-
scented.
When the four men reached spot just
outside of the depot yards one of
Whited's companions stepped in front of
him and commanded him to halt; a sec
ond drew his revolver and took posi-
ton Immediately behind the victim, while
the third man proceeded to rifle Whiteds
pockets. They secured the sum of Sill,
and then proceeded to debate in the
presence of the, victim what disposition
that the highwayman who rihed his
pockets asked his confederates what
should be done.
Shoot the of or else he
will squeal and we will be pinched," was
the response from the robber who stood
in front.
made than. a bullet entered Whteds
back. He fell to the ground. Then one
Of the robbers remarked, that. the shot
had not t., done its y work wei, and fired an
Evidently certain that they had sue
ceeded in their attempt at murder the
three men then lifted Whted from the
ground and threw him into a box car
of the crime. Whited told the officers
that after time he revived, realized
attracted the attention of passers-by.
who came to his aid. He was removed
to local hospital. where physician
Deputy Sheriff Brewer stated last ev-
ening that when he left Munro yes
terday morning there was some hope of
the appended description of the men who
perpetrated the crime. 1t is considered
unusually accurate, for the reason that
tim of the assault, who had had ample
opportunity to observe the highwaymen
closely before the. crime was committed.
First-A man about feet s inches
thick set, red mustache. quite heavy
brown hair. blue tweed pants and vest
brown coat wears a pair of new lace
Shoes No. 8. width ZEE. medium weight
Second-A man about feet or 10
inches. weight about 1885, looks slim,
wore a gray plaid suit, dark hat, black
shirt, no vest. link cuff -buttons; large
blue eyes. bloodshot: smooth face, front
teeth are large with two out; is what
would be called tough face. and he acts
in a manner that conveys that impress
sion.
Third-Called Dutchy. man about
feet inches, weight about 155 pounds.
wears dark blue bib overalls, dark com
plexion. small mustache, wore a suit of
gray under his overals. stands erect
reward will be offered by the COM
missioners of Snohomsh county for their
arrest.