The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-11-30
Camp Of the Workmeu Of the
Chicago and Northwestern
R. R. Scene Of Robbery
.HIGHWAYMEN GET RIG HAUL
Men Manage to Secure Possession of
the Funds of the Company BY a
GenerousIUse of RevoIvers
and Make Their Escape

George H. Wiley, paymaster of the
gang at work on the North Western
road air line, was held up and robbed
OF $1,585 in his shanty, by two masked
men IN the workmen's camp north Of
Kenosha Tuesday night.
The bandits did their work in true
western style, according to-the
of Wiley, who declared he was ne1
up, bound, gagged and tied to his
bunk in his shack. His pockets were
then searched, money and keys being
taken, after which the men robbed
the safe that contained cash and
checks belonging toshimse1f and the
Winston company, contractors for the
new road. The two then made their
escape.
After nearlysan hours work Wiley
released himself from ibis Bbunk and
summoned aid.
It was found that the robbery had
been committed by tall MAJ and a
short one. One robber was described
as being six feet tall, Of slim built.
and dark hair. Hislscompanion was
a trif1e over FIVE feet in height, Of
rather heavy stature, and also of dark
omplexion. s The men wore masks,
black SLOUGH hats pulled well down
over their faces, and dark clothes.
Shortly before the robbery, which
occurred at 1920 O clock, Wiley visit
/ ed the cooks shanty near his sleeps
shack, where he obtained a bite to
eat, according to the story he told the
deputies. After smoking tnd con-
versingsswith the cook for stime, he
started to return to his shacty to at
tend to the fire. He was accosted by
two men, who stepped Efrom behind
the structure as he approached it.
Good evening", said one of the
two. Suspecting nothing, Wiley
spoke to them and passed on, be1iev-
ing them to be employees of the camp.
As he opened the door of the shanty,
the two seized. him. Before he had
an opportunity to resist, they pushed
him into the shack, followed him and
slammed the door shutsbehind him.
keep still and we won't hurt
you," the tall man said. "Ho1ler, and
you're goner."
Wiley looked atathe two. & Each had
two revolvers, whichSthey 1eve1ed at
his head. He noticed shat the men
wore white masks ands that their
chins and throatsshad beensblackened
as though with burnti cork. Their
SLOUGH hats were pulled we'll down on
their foreheads, ands they spoke in
gruff whispers and demanded the key
Of the safe which was given them.
The robbers workeds deliberately.
After tying thes man the tall robber
kept him covereds with.shis revolver,
while his companion searched Wi1ey's
pockets. A silver watch ands $40 in
cash was disclosed. When they were
about to cease.their efforts, the short
man drew forth asbunch ofskeys. He
glanced at5 them and threw them
carelessly on the table without further
notice.
After fewt moments de1iberation,
the short man walked across the room
and tried thesdoor to the safe, which
stood IN the corner. Gle found.it lock-
ed. After tryingain vain ito open it,
he returnedi and whispered a few
words to hiss companion. The tall
man turned to the bunk, swhere Wiley
lay watching the proceedings.
The tail robber drew sblue hand
kerchief and bit ofsshoestring from
his pocket. few dexterous twists
and couple of hard knots trans
formed them into a soft gag, which
he thrust into the mouth ot the un-
resistingsWiley. Thensthe two walked
to the safe and unlocked it.