The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-11

vas the appearance of the two prisoners
seated within the private room.
Scarcely more than boys. the eldest, Ru-
dolph, but 20 years old. they do not fit
ones ideal of a desperate character. Es-
pecially is this true OF Collins. who, when
seated SO that the chains binding his left
arm to Rudolph's right arm were invisible.
and the appearance Of a happy go-lucky
youth.
All day long many errands were found
that would necessitate passing and repass-
ing the open door of the temporary prison.
Men and women were equally curious. and
had the robbers been permitted they could
have held -,an informal reception lasting
from noon until the arrival of the tain In
st. Louis.
PLAYWRIGHT THOMAS
TALKS TO ROBBERS.
One guest in particular caused FTaCula-
ton among those in charge of the bandits
He was introduced by Detective Dnrgherty
as MIR. Thomas of New York"
Mr.. Thomas talked long with the youth
full desperadoes and even examined their
palms during a heated discussion on charac-
ter. He claimed to have discovered that the
line. or bump. denoting fear was not in owl
dence on either boys hand.
Quite a stir of excitement followed he
visit of MIR. Thomas" Dousherty cas-
ually mentioned. after he had left, that the
visitor was Augustus Thomas. the play
wright
This announcement caused a warm = gu
ment relative to whether or not the author
was seeking material for new play. and
he was thereafter regarded with suspicion,
not unmixed with fear.
The behavior of the bandits while on the
trip from Connecticut was exemplary. They
did not cause their guards moments un-
easiness and every request made OF them
was granted instantly and with good grace.
The only exciting incident of the trip
occurred at Springfield. Mass. where the
prisoners and their guards We're compelled
to change cars. II was noticed that rather
rough-looking character had followed
them from Hartford and one OF the men
was detailed to keep him
On the platform OF the station at Spring
field he made himself conspicuous by crowd
ing In c.ose 20 the prisoners. though en-
deavoring to attract their attention.
II this was his object. he failed. and ap-
parently emboideued by not being molesteG
he attempted to force his way into the
waiting room that had been assigned for
the exclusive use of the Missouri Sheriff
and his posse.
1t was thought that he was attempting a
rescue and a suspicious move would have
precipitated three men upon him. who were
watching his every action.
Tho departure from Springfield. however.
was accomplished without further trouble
The only difficulty encountered was forcing
an opening through the crowd to the train.
BOTH WERE TALKATINE
ON THEIR JOURNEY HERE
Both Rudolph ana Collins We're very com
on the train. They talked freely
with the members Of ths posse ana dis |
cussed the events following the robbery.
William Meyers.eck, one of the guards. |
who member of the posse that en- !
countered Rudolph ard Collins on the road !
from Union to Stanton on the evening fol J
lowing the killing Of Schumacher IearneY,
from Collins how near death h. and his !
We're on that evening.
You and that man NieEeiser were wise |
in not coming too near us when Rudolph !
fen from his horse. ! had a bottle Of /
soup in my pocket, and had YOU come |
close enough you would have got it WHERE /
1t would do US the most good"