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THE MAIDEN MISER.
Who and What she Was-A Romantic story
Fun for the Lawyers.

PouGHKEEPsIE, Oct. 26.-The case of Lochy
Ostrom, Poughkeepsie's miser, who died in this
place some time ago, is again commanding
attention. 1t will be remembered that hers was
q romantic story. She was never married, and
when she died she was seventy-seven years of
age. When che was young she was considered
handsome and she moved in excellent society.
While in her teens she became infatuated with
q then Poughkeepsie lawyer named Gazely. An
estrangement soon followed, however, and
from thenceforth the two walked through
life in different direction. Lochy grew old and
her disposition rapidly changed. She became
morose and conceived desire to hoard money.
Up to the time of her death she had not attended
church in twenty years. She hardly ever pur-
chased anything to eat or wear, but always lived
upon people with whom she was acquainted.
When she died it was claimed that she left not
q single blood relation behind, and her fortune
was inventoried at $4,000. Upon proper ap-
plicaion letters of administration were granted
to Walter d. Wheeler, one of her creditors, and
up to yesterday that gentleman had supreme
control of her effects. 1t appears, however,
that there is to be fight for the mser's money,
and rich developments are expected:
During yesterday petition was filed In the
Surrogate's Court in Dutchess county by p. Dor
land and James Williams for the petitioners
(Jemima McKibbin, of this city, in which she
represents that che is a cousin of Rachel (Lochy)
Ostrom.
After setting forth the facts of Lochy Ostrom's
death the petitioner further represents that she
is informed and believes that WalterD. Wheeler
was not and is not enLlLl6u 10 letters OF auultn-
istration for the reason that Rachel Ostrom
left her surviving kindred heirs and legal repre-
sentatives.
That the grandparents of all of the above
named parties are blood relatives and first cou-
sins of deceased, the petitioner being daughter
of Leonard Lewis, who was a first cousin of
deceased. The petitioner is desirous that ad-
ministration should be duly granted upon the
estate of deceased and therefore asks that the
Surrogate issue an order for citation to issue
to Walter d. Wheeler to appear before the Sur
rogate TO show cause why he should not be sus-
pended as administrator The petitioner fur
ther asks that the letters granted to said
Wheeler be revoked and annulled, and that
letters of administration of the goods, chattels,
and credits of said Rachel 0stTom, deceased
may be granted to the petitioner, Jemima Nc
Kibbin.
An order has been issued by Surrogate Fowler
recurring Walter ID. Wheeler to show cause, on
the Goth inst, why he should not be removed
as administrator, and why his letters should
not be revoked and cancelled. This opens the
Locby- Ostrom romance anew, and makes plenty
of work tor lawyers.
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FRIGHTFUL DEATH.
A Man II Caught Between the Coas of an
Iron Cutting Machine and Horribly Man


Man IL Caught Between the Coas of
Iron Cutting Machine and Horribly Man
aled.
The Pittsburg Chronicle of last evening says:
An accident occurred this morning in the iron
mill of Messrs. Mcknight & Co., on the Monon-
gahela river, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets Birmingham, by which young German
named Joseph Fritz met with a horrible death.
1t appears that Fritz was the assistant work.
man running huge pair of steam shears for
cutting IRON and undertook to grease the cams
and cogs of the machine while in motion. In
so doing a swab is used, the handle of which
caught in his leather glove, worn as protection
to the hand, and the swab became fastened in
the cogs, dragging the unfortunate man head
long among the machinery. In the attempt to
save himself he seized the arm of the small fly
wheel which was revolving in an opposite direc-
tion to that of the cog-wheels, and he was
thrown violently into the pit with his face rest
ing on the shaft. The body was thrown into
drum, and the machinery was Immediately
stopped. This was the first intimation of the
accident his fellow-workmen received. The
alarm was Immediately given, and the mangled
body was taken out of the machinery with the
greatest difficulty, it being necessary TO take
the cutting machine apart and remove the por
tions by means of a crane.
The body was removed to the warehouse on
Sixteenth street, and acting Coroner Donaldson
summoned to hold an inquest Mr.. Fleming,
the engineer and Mr. Brashear in charge of
the machinery of the mill, testified to the facts
given above, and stated that if there was any
carelessness it was on the part of the deceased
himself as il was not customary, but very dan
gerous, to grease or swab the machinery while
in motion. The jury retired, and in n few mo-
ments rendered verdict of accidental DEATH
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FROM EUROPE.
French Naval Captures.


LONDON, Oct. 3S.--A recent arrival from the
west coast of Africa announces that the French
frigate Villenpete captured the German vessel
hero, near Banana Islands, on the nth of Sep
tember. The prize had seven hundred barrels
of gunpowder aboard.
Napoleon to be Sent 20 EIba.
BERLIN, Oct. 2S.-The Correspondence of
this city says the health of the Emperor Napo-
leon requires milder climate and possibly
arly next month he may change Wilhelshohe
or Elba.
Resignation of Senor Rivero.
MADRID, October 28.-The early resignation
of Senor Rivero as President of the Cortes is
announced.
Senor Noret will introduce into the Cortes
early in the coming session bill to consolidate
the Cuban debt.
The Capture of Metz.
BERLIN, Oct 2S.--The Anzeiger says:-Ger-
many, regaining Metz, has the strongest point
on the line of the Mosele and she mu st keep it.
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HOW THE APACHEs WAGE WAR.
Twelve BIen Killed by the snvakes-One
Taken Prisoner, and Released After a Long
(anitVitV.

Twelve Men kiilea Dy the snVaGes-Ono
Taken Prisoner, and ReleRsed After a Long
Captivity.
The San Francisco Alta of Oct. 10 says
Last July there was published in the Alta an
account of the murder of party of white men
near Kitchens ranch, in Arizona, by the Apache
Indians. The names of the murdered men were
published at the time, but now we are called
upon to state that one OF those supposed to have
been killed is still alive and well. We give
below the story of Mr.. b. b. Smith, as related
by that gentleman yesterday to one of the re-
porters of the Ahd.-
81 am a resident of st. Paul. Minnesota,
where my family now reside. In 1862 l came
to this coast, and for several years travelled
great deal through Arizona, California, and the
northern part of Mexico. After leading the life
of an adventurer for few years returned TO
st, Paul. Last February / came to this coast
again and went to San Diego, where remained
until April, and then started for Uriz, the eapi-
tai of Sonora / procured fine saddle horse,
and, armed with Henry rife and two
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FROM THE WEST.
Railroad Accident and Loss of Life.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2S.-A westward-bound pas
senger train on the Vandalia and Terre- Haute
Railroad collided yesterday morning at Green
vile, with an east-bound extra freight. NJ. p.
Mansheim, messenger of Adams Express Com
pany, was instantly killed
George Willis, messenger of the American
Express Company, and Wilkes Eddy, brake
man, badly injured. Both engines and the bag
gage and express cars were smashed.
The extra should have been on the side track
at Greenville, but instead OF turning the switch
at the west end ran by the station, and while
attempting to enter the switch the east end
the passenger train came up, and before the
speed could be materially slackened the COLI
sion occurred No passengers are reported
hurt,
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OUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, U. s. ARMY.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. Is,

THILADELPhIA, Ia UoI % IoIU.
Sealed Proposals, in triplcate, will be received at
this ONCE up TO IL O'Clock M. on MONDAY, the 2Sth
day OF November, 1870, for the erection OF build
ing OF wood (oficers' quarters) at Fort MeHenry.
I'D, according 20 plans and specifications which
can be seen at this ONCE, Depot Quartermaster's
ONCE, Washington, ID. b., and office OF Captain O.
A Alligood, Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Balti
more, Md.
The right is reserved 10 reject any and all bids not
considered 10 the interest OF the public service
The envelope TO be endorsed "Proposal for Build
ing at Fort McHenry, Nd, ]" and addressed to the
undersigned. HENRY o. HODGES,
Major and Quartermaster u. S. A.,
Chi. or. Mr.. Sd or. Mrs. District
lO2s6t Dept. Of the East
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A BOARDING HOUSE THIEF .-On Wednesday last
a man giving the name OF FOulrod engaged board at
the residence OF Mrs. Campbell, on Sellers street,
employ OF Hay 4 Ellis, lumber dealers The stxan-
ger was shown to his room where he remained
about an hour. He subsequently left the house, and
soon after his departure 1t discovered that he
had carried off about e25 worth of clothing belong
ing to another boarder. The swndler Is described
as a man aged about 2l years feet inches In
height, with black moustache and gOatee. He was
attired in a brown coat and dark pantaoons
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Army Orders.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-NIaior Samuel Ross.
United States Army, unassigned, has been re-
lieved from duty as Superintendent of Indian
Affairs in Washington Territory, and placed on
waiting orders.
Captains j. A. Baldwin and A. d. Palmer
have also been relieved from duty as Indian
Agents.
A General Court-NIartial
has been ordered to meet at West Point on the
31st of October for the trial of such persons as
may be brought before it, The Court will con-
sist of Captains Alexander Piper, Sd Artillery;
Robert Catlin, unassigned; G. j. Hydecker,
Engineer Corps First Lieutenant John 8. Story,
Jr.: James G. Post; James Mercur, and Robert
Fletcher, with Captain Charles c. Parsons, 4th
Artillery, as Judge Advocate.
Cox and Deiano.
President Grant called at the Internal Revenue
Office and had long interview with Mr.. De-
lano this morning. 1t is understood that Secre-
tary Cox will retire next week. when Mr. De-
lano will take charge of the Interior Depart
ment.
Special Despatch to the Evening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Oct. %.
Senator Morton
arrived this morning, but was too much fatigued
by his journey to visit the President. He denies
the stories about his having recommended any
person for Minister to England and says he
does not intend to interfere with the matter in
any way. Mr.. Morton did not resign the Eng
lish mission solely on the ground that Demo-
crat would have been elected to fill his place
in the Senate. He thinks that by remaining
here he can redeem Indiana in 1871, and secure
Republican majority in the Legislature which
is to elect his successor.
swiudliDg the Conscience Fund.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The statement re-
Gently published that $500 was sent to the u. s.
Treasurer few days ago for the conscience
fund.- from Louisville, KY, turns out untrue.
A forged receipt for that amount, purporting to
have been sent through the Merchants Union
Express Co., was received, but the agent of that
Company never received the package referred
to in the receipt, and pronounces his signature
to the receipt spurious.
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New York money aud stock MARKET.

NEW YORK, Oct 2s - Stocks steady. Money
666 per cent Gold, 1l1H. 6-20s, 1869, coupon,
ii2aS; do 1864. do, III do 1865, do. ill4s 40
1855, new, llOA do. 1851 1101 do 1868, HOY lO4Os
1868 Virginia g. new, 63s Missouri 6s, 81 Canton,
6sH; Cumberland preferred, 80; N. Y. Central and
Hudson River, s25S; Erie,s 22%; Reading, 1909
Adams Express, 66s4 Michigan Central. l20]I I;
Michigan Southern, s33S; Illinois Central 953s
Cleveland and Pittsburg, lO4; Chicago and Rock
Island, 10Y; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, 93H;
Western Union Telegraph. 39%.
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FROM NEW YORK.
Ship News.
New York Produce Market.

Ship News.
NEW YORK, Oct 2s.-Arrived, steamship China
from Liverpool.
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, Oct 2S.-COtton 1rmer with fair
demand sales of 1000 bales upands at 1886; Or
leans 171zc. Flour moderatively active and without
decided change; sales, 10000 barrels. Wheat dull
and prices favor buyers; No. l. 81 33 for new
t.14 for old red Western 81 8491 35; white Mchi-
gap $3.50. Corn firm and scarce; mixed Western,
sI@s2c. Oats hIm; Ohio, o5@56c.; Western, sac:
Beef quiet. Pork heavy; mess, S256I@26. Lard
inactive. Whisky dull at s9Hc.
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FROM THE SOUTH.
The Lee Obsaauiea.

THb btt VUsbVUItHs
New ORLEANS, Oct. 2S-Yesterday, on ac-
count OF the Lee obsequies, business was sus-
pended. All classes were in the procession.
Che Steamboat Lees Tilne
to Natchez was 16 hours SO minutes and AZ
seconds, beating the time of the Natchez IA
minutes and IA seconds.
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BAD BOYs-Last evening two lads named William
Brown and Samuel Crawford were arrested for
attempting to break down the fence in the rear Of
the circus at Fifteenth and Wallace streets They
where they attempted to escape from one OF the
cells by tearing out window frame. The unruly boys
had hearing before Alderm an Pancoast this morn
ing, and were committed 70 answer the charge OF
malicious mischief
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BaIuuere Proaaoo Hkarkot.

BALTIMORE Ost. 2S.-CottOn irm at 16Ac some
ask higher. Flour duh and weak. Wheat unchanged
Corn quiet and receipts light; white, 6O@73c yellow
T1@s3c. mixed Western 6S@7kc. Oats firm at 46 q
bUc. Rye, 70@60c. Provisions unchanged. Whlsk!
quiet at 9Qc.
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This ,Iornina,s Ouolatious.

LONDON, Oct 2S-ll 80 A. M.-Consols opened at
92M for both money and account. American securi-
ties quiet. United States Fivetwentes of 1869, e614
of 1865 old, sS5s Stocks tseady. Erie, 1s24 Great
Western, 29h.
LONDON, Oct. 2s-11sO A. M.-Linseed cakes
1rmer; Calcutta linseed firmer; refined petroleum
easier at Is. bd
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 2s-Noon.-Cotton opens frmer.
The sales to-day are estimated at 12 900 bales. The
sales of the week have been 9s 600 bales, of which
$4,000 were for speculation and 5000 for export.
Stock 509,000 bales, OF which rs 900 American.
Receipts OF the week 5000 bales, $4,000 OF which are
American. Red winter wheat, ss. Sd. new Nil lwau-
Eaa 90
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The Good TempIars FIghtios.

Court OF common PteGs-Jttdge AHtS0il, Z. y.
II. II. Potter, Grand Worthy Templar OF the Grand
Temple of Honor of pennsylvania VS.. l. Search
and II. Semple. This order for the first time
comes into Court upon dispute as TO who is enti-
tied TO otlice, the particular position being that OF
Grand Worthy Recorder of PENNSYLVANIA. The plain
tin says that charges of violating the constitution of
the order were pending over o. i. Search when
he was elected to the POSITION and that, accOr, ing
to the laws of the society," this state of facts
dered the position vacant, and he, the plaintiff was
appointed by the proper authority to Ill the vacancy
and demanded from Search everything pertaining TO
il, but Search refused to comply, and aided and
abetted by Sempe; wherefore Potter prays equta-
BILE relief from this court.
AT the time of our going to press the argument Of
counsel was being made
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FIFTH EDITION
THE LATEST NEWS.
FROM NEW FORK.

Heavy Hail.
PoUeHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Oct. 2S-Richard w.
Aikeon was arrested here this morning by
Sheriff Keinworthy, charged with defrauding
Charles A. Meigs and Charles H. Meigs, of New
York, OF s75,0O0. His bail has been fixed at
10000, but he has not been able to obtain 1t.
FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Less of n scbooner.
BATH, Me-, Oct. 2S.-During the gale last
night the schooner Leader, of Rockland, mis-
took Hendricks Head light for that of Burnt
Island, and struck on Green Island, near South
port, and sunk. The captain aud crew effected
asafe landing in boat at Southport.
FROM EUROPE.
Napoleon be Sent Elba.
LONDON, Oct. 2S.-The Emperor Napoleon is
to be sent to Elba.
A French Naval Success
is announced of importance through the cap
ture of large steamer loaded with gunpowder.
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THE Coal TRADE.-The following is the
amount of Coal transported on the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad during the week ending
Thursday, October %, 1870
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A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR TO OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Yesterday Mr.. A. j. Mundella, member OF the
British Parliament from the district OF Sheffield,
England, who came.to this city for the purpose OF
attending the meetings OF the Social Science Asso-
citation, visited the Southwest Grammar and the
Girls High Schools in company with Mr. Elkin, OF
the Board OF Control, and others. Mr.. Nundella
made speech at both places, and expressed HIM
self as much pleased with what he had seen. He
leaSeS the city to-day.
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OWNERS WANTED. An owner is wanted at the
Second District Station house for a lot OF railroad
IRON found at Dlckerson street wharf. Last
night pair OF horses attached to farmers wagon
were found astray on Delaware avenue. The team
was taken in charge by the Delaware lIarbor Police
who desire an owner for the same.
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AUDITORS APPOINTED in the Orphans Court for
the city and county OF Philadelphia
w. W. Fell, ESQ.,, has been appointed TO audit,
etc, the accounts OF Tacy Il. Pancoast, executrix
Of the will OF John r. Pancoast, deceased.
Charles n. Mann, Esq, has been appointed 10
audit etc., the accounts OF John DAILY, executor of
the estate Of James T. Martin, deoeased
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MILITARY HoP.-On wednesday evening" Com
pany F, OF the 2d Regiment National Guards, will
give their annual military and citizens dress hop at
National Guard Hall, on Race street, below Sixth.
The hops given by Company f in former years have
been highly enjoyed by those who participated in
entertainment OF Wednesday next as attractive as
possible. An unusually pleasant occasion may be
anticipated by the members Of Company f and their
friends,
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MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-Fiye boys, named Charles
Fulton, Horace Shingle, James Watkinson, Thomas
RObeson, and Howard Rowbotham, were arrested
by Policeman Atkinson, of the Thirteenth district,
yesterday, for throwing stones at St. Marys Church.
on Oak street. Manayunk, and annoying the priest OF
the parish. They were each fined 81 80 by Alderman
Delm.
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DRESS DRILL-To-mOrrow evening, Company c,
OF the LIST Regiment, I'd Brigade lat Division Of the
National Guards OF the State OF Pennsylvania, will
have dress drill at their armory No. 1918 Market
street. Special invitations have been issued TO the
friends OF the members and others interested in
military matters, and the affair promises to be one OF
much interest.
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THE "STAR" COURSE OF LEcTUREs.-The sixth
ecture OF the Star" course will be delivered this
evening by Josh Billings, who viii discourse upon
"Mik.b Mr.. Billings Is a genuine humOrIst, and a
rare entertainment may be expected by those who
propose to attend at the Academy OF Music this
evening,
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STORE RoBBERY.-Yesterday afternoon several
small boys sneaked into a trimming store on the
Frankford road and helped themselves to lot OF
hosiery. On the sidewalk they alleged TO have
shared the punder with one John O'Neill, VINO was
arrested and held to bail for further hearing before
Alderman Helms,
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CRUEL SoN.-Thomas Noomer, residing at Ne.
202l Montrose street. was arrested yesterday and
committed by Alderman Dallas to answer the charge
Of having committed violent assault and battery on
his father
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SLIGHT FIRE.-About O'Clock this morning a
slight IRE occurred in the smoke-house at B0dlne
street and Columbia avenue.
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DIVORCE NOTICES. - The following illy-mated
couples give notice that they have made application
10 the Court OF Common Pleas for the city and
county OF Philadelphia that they wish to sever the
eOnnubal tle:-
Mr.. William H. Shatsuck against Mrs. Catharne
It. Shattuck.
Mr.. Thomas M. Richards against Mrs. Augusta
Ann Richards.
Mrs. Virginia Finnegan against Patrick R. FIN
negan.
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WIDOWS $500 0ALLowANCE.-Noticei is hereby given
that Mrs. Margaret Lynch, the widow OF iward
Lynch, deceased; Rebecca Acheson, the widow OF
John Acheson, deceased, have filed in the Orphans
Court for the city and county Of Philadelphia their
petition for allowance Of three hundred dollars each
IN personal property elected to be retained by them
under the act OF Assembly OF April a. l85l and the
several supplements thereto, and Saturday, the 5th
day OF November, has been fixed TO hear the causes
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CORNER LouE0KRs-Y esterday evening six Young
men were RITestes in Ganayunk for corner lounglng
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THE following named gentlemen have made ap-
plicatOn to the Board OF Examiners for admission
20 practise as attorneys in the District Court and
Court OF Common Pleas for the city and county OF
Philadelphia:
Mr.. Edwin Walton, student at law with Richard
Ludlow, Esq.
Mr.. James L. Clifford, q student al law with
Charles w. Bl ooKe Esq.
Mr.. Edwin r. Murphy and Mr.. Charles A, Lsgen,
students at law with E. Spencer Miller Esq.
MIR. Edward Z. Burr, student at law with b.
Franklin Fisher, Esq.
These gentlemen will present themselves before
the board on Thursday, November "a, at 3 O'Clock
p. NJ at the Law Library, s. e. corner OF Sixth and
Chesnut Streets and will probably be asked to define
the rule in Sheys case, and generally put through
their legal paces
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 40 S.Tnlrd street.
RETWEEN ApnS