This robbery was the robbery that made Cassidy's reputation as one of the most strategic criminals in the West and made him the undisputed leader of the gang. Cassidy and Elza Lay robbed paymaster Carpenter after he picked up the payroll from the train. When carpenter tried to call the nearest law- 10 miles away- the telephone wires were cut. Cassidy made off with about $8,800 in gold and silver.
The Slip Up
Carpenter was robbed wearing his slippers and tried to stop Cassidy without time to change them.