The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-21

MYSTERY CLEARED uP-rhe mystery attending Tho
nndng OF the body Of man in the woods in the vicinity
OF Paradise Valley Monroe county, Pennsylvan'a as in
tImaled 10 the Communication of the justice Of the
peace OF that Place published yesterday has been dis
pclled far Is tho romans found imposed to
hay boon those Of Mr. Charles Blossom OF Brooklyn
On inquiry the police Of this city have asceraned that
G. lion OF that name was visit To that place some
weeks since. and while there pat up at b0te whsre
he registered his mans the hotel book. h. how
ever returned 10 his homo in safety where he IT,
The existing in the mind of the authorities Of
Monroe County - to the Identity OF the licensed with
the gentleman In question sapposed 70 have original
cd in this manner
BURoLsaY- burglary was committed on Tuesday
night the residence Of Mr. Folk Evans who keeps the
spsrsman's Homo, q. the OF Myrtle ana
Canton street The thieves entered the bedroom whore
NJ. Evans sleeping and riaed his pockets Of $7o
carried Of about $500 worth of clothing and loaded
rovovers, which Mr. Evans kept for protection. Had
he awakened wnilo the burglars work no mioh
have received tho contents OF Of tho pistols in his
body. Captain Waddy, OF the FUrty-fOuuh precinct,
working up the case.
AN UNSUCCESSFUL CONFIDENCE GANE-A well dressed
young msu. about twenty years Of age, called the
residence Of Mr. Frederick Capen, No I26 Columbia
street. yesterday with the intention Of swindng the
family out Of smull amount OF money by old
confidence dodge; but there was NO at The house
except tho servant GIRL and as she bad money the
operator unsuccessful The following accom-
panied draft at sight
DoSloNp July ~, 1901.
Mr. CApsS-Enclosed you will find my sight draft
your personal order only, payable the
Bank Of America on presentation OF this draft Very
truly, JAMES II. CROCKETT
Amount OF draft, 1900 insurance draft, 81 go,
10 be paid on delivery OF package j. H. c.
Accompanying this was the regular printed receipt OF
tho Union Express Company. New York, filled out and
signed for the Company by A H. Peterson.
ARTISTS DURING THs WEEK.-The police OF Brooklyn
arrested four hundred and nnetyfo persons
rous offences during the past week.
MEETING OF CLINTON STREET PROPERTY HOLDERS IN
REGARD TO RKPAvlSo THE STREET u meeting
of the Clinton street property holders held at the Ahe
naum las, evening for tho purpose Of taking action In
the proposed repavng OF Clinton street and expressing
their disapproval Of the Nicnoson pavement Dr. Bell
presided, and, after discussion the following reso-
luton was adopted by the moating:-
obtain the following OF
for respect 10 the Clinton street Com.
mfsIonerH:-
Of the Legislature Of the State
OF New York certain persons named with and
authority TO Clinton street to Second place. and
Der Of property holders m.ny OF whom and
facts exist greatly differing from represe citations
made by the parties specially advocating the bill bsiore the
Legislature, the said facts hav Inference cost but
little n any less than double that originally named. and
serious ferorty In the quality Of kind OF material
proposed. Therefore,
E.sov cd That posponement Of immediate in the
mater Of paving said street is eminently desirable.
number OF business committees were then appointed
After which the meeting adjourned.