Two armed bandits gave up their intention to rob Herman Brickman, assistant director of the Brooklyn Federation of Charities, of $15,000 when Mr. Brickman explained that the money had been raised for the care of orphans and families of prisoners. One bandit apparently greatly moved, added $10. to the bundle of money.
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