After securing the booty the robbers made…
source date: 1889
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but their capture will eventually be effected, as the government will never give up the pursuit. There is supposed to be some ten or twelve of the robbers — too large a gang to act with dis- cretion. Two of them are supposed to have been hit by the fire of the soldiers. After securing the booty the robbers made their escape, going south. They are being fol- lowed by soldiers and Indian scouts. Three of the wounded troops could not be moved from the scene of action, and it is thought that at least five of the wounded will die. The following telegram sent by Col. M. H. Twomey, was received by the Enterprise yes- terday noon: “Cyclone Bill, alias Beck, alias Allison, has been arrested in Clifton. He an- swers the description of one of the robbers who held up Paymaster Wham. The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff John W. Parks.” The wife of A1 Eaton, well known through- out this country as an excellent photographer, is just recovering from a severe spell of sick- ness. ( 12 ) From the May 24, 1889, Issue of The Enterprise A Poor Marksman An Injured Husband’s Reckless Attempt To Get Even