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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-02
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BANK ROBBERIES.
SugRes estions Upon the Outrage Mt Grafton,
Massach usetIs

Massachusetts.
The Boston Advertiser says:-
The bold and successful bank robbery at
Grafton will arouse anew the Intermittent un-
easiness of those people who have the doubtful
blessing of the possession of negotiable bonds,
which must be offered as a temptation either to
the burglar or the highwayman, or hidden
away where fire or mice may work equal havoc.
Residents of country towns have hitherto con-
sidered that their one possible guaranty of Sc
curity was in having trustworthy man
sleep in the bank beside their safe; but
the Grafton burglars have shown that
even this obstacle may be overcome without
very serious difficulty. We are unable to advise
the perplexed owners of bonds where to put
their treasure where thieves do not break
through-unless they adopt the almost obsolete
scriptural method-but we may point out that
one moral of this incident is to enforce more
strongly the rule of the Treasury made, it
seems, only to be generally disregarded that
national banks must not make their safes a
place of deposit for valuables of their friends,
even rs an act of accommodation The bank
in this case, II is said, loses but ten thousand
dollars or so against loss by these irregular
depositors of ten or fifteen times as much. But
the bank would probably have los! nothing had
not this large sum been In its vault to tempt the
thieves: and IL has no right 10 imperil the in
terests of its stockholders by thus 'obiglng'
customers with protection which too often
| proves to be no protection at all.
'It is probably useless to hope that the cool
| craoksmen who have done this uncommonly neat
job in the highest line of their profession should
be captured before they can get out OF the State.
But we sigh for that lucky day when just such
| gang OF rogues shall be caught and convicted
| of their crime, and then Massachusetts pluck
| shall treat them as the Bowdoinham robbers
| have been treated in Maine, rejecting all pro-
| positions of compromise, that justice may be
| done, and the Commonwealth earn the precious
| reputation OF being an ineligible field for such
speculations as these gentry carry on with secu-
| rity in almost all parts of the country"
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A TERRIBLE DROWNING AFFAIR.
A Boat with Riaht Perso t'apsized Mt South
COve-Three Men Drowned.

Cove-Three Men Drowned.
At the south side of Jersey City there is
strip of water known as South Cove. This strip
is in some places q quarter of mile wide, but
at the foot of Washington street the dock of the
Central New Jersey Railroad runs out from
Communipaw to within about hundred feet of
Jersey City. At this point, which is only a few
rods from the river, the water runs through the
narrow outlet swiftly, and in windy weather is
quite rough. A large number of Central Rail-
road employees live in Jersey City, and take
their meals at home.
For the accommodation of this class ferry
has been established, running across the cove
from the foot of Washington street to the rail-
road pier. The boat is only a fiat t-bottomed
row-boat, capable of holding four or five per-
sons and is not particularly safe for larger
number, especially If the water is rough. Yes
terday, shortly before l O'clock as usual, n
number of persons were waiting to cross, and
the little boat was so crowded as to be unsafe.
Two or three of the men got out, preferring to
wait until the next trip. Seven men, however,
besides the boatman, remained in the boat,
which, when about half way across the stream,
was
CAPsIzED.
A heavy wind was blowing at the time in an
opposite direction from the flow of the water,
making it exceedingly rough and the boat was
overloaded so that its edge was almost even
with the water Bemore, the boatman, was
unable to pull the boat down to the pier against
the wind and tide, and movement of some of
the party caused the accident. Eight men were
thrown into the .water:-Chris. Bemore, the
boatman; Michael Fallon, John Birmingham,
Patrick Gagen, John Herman, Dennis Herman,
John Finnerty, and - Monaghan. They were
all carried rapidly up the cove, where it is much
wider than below. Several boats were put out
as soon as possible, and five of the men were
rescued.
DROWNED.
Patrick Gagen and John Fallon, living at 213
Grand street, and Dennis Herman, living in
Morgan street, were drowned. 1t was impossible
during the high wind to make any attempt to
rescue the bodies and none of them were re-
covered. AS soon as the accident was known
the dock was crowded with men, women, and
children. Great excitement prevailed through
out the lower part of the city One of the most
painful features of this distressing occurrence
is in the fact that all the men who were
drowned were married and leave families.
The city has long had under consideration a
plan to extend two or three of the streets on
this side to Communipaw. Had this been done
all danger of such calamities would have been
avoided. Steps will now in all probability, be
taken to accomplish this evidently necessary
improvement.-N. Y. World today.
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philadelphia Trade weporx.

TUESDAY, Nov 1.-Bark-In the absence OF sales
we quote No Quercitron at s96 per ton.
Seeds-Cloverseed is in demand, and 200 bushels
sold at s662H. Timothy ranges from s5a525 for
lots from second.hands. Flaxseed cannot be quoted
over s2I0@215.
The Flour market is moderately active and prices
are well sustained The demand is mostly from
the home consumers, whose purchases foot up 1000
barrels, including supernne at s450@415; extras
at s5@5'55; Iowa and Wisconsin extra family at
s5'ib@6; Minnesota do do. at Sc 25@6 so; Pennsyl-
vana do do. at s650@675; Ohio do. do. at s6DO@7 !;
and fancy brands at s7'25@s, as in quality. Rye Flour
is held at s5@525, with a very limited demand
Prices OF Corn Meal are nominal.
The demand for Wheat is principally from the
local millers, whose purchases chiefly consist of
prime grades. Sales OF 1900 bushels Indiana red at
sl'3S 1900 bushels do amber at s144@1 As; and
white at sl45@160 Rye is steady, and 400 bushels
Western sold at 93c Corn is dull at the recent
decline. Sales OF yellow at S0c.; 1900 bushels
Western mixed at 75@77c., and 1000 bushels new
yellow at 66@6Sc. Oats are unchanged. Sales OF
1000 bushels white Western at SOC 5000 bushels
mixed at &c.; and 1900 bushels Pennsylvania
at SIC.
Whisky is dull and nominal,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-01
OBITUARY..
j. Wilson ShaHer.

A telegram from Salt Lake City announces the
death in that place, on yesterday, of Colonel j.
Wilson Shaffer, Governor of Utah Territory.
The cause of his death was consumption, from
which he has suffered for a long time. Gov
ernor Shaffer was native of Illinois, and for
many years a resident of Freeport, which city
owes much of its present prosperity to his in
dustry, enterprise, and energy. A man of
quick impulses, it was but natural that at the
outbreak of the Rebellion he should be one of
the first in his section of the State to respond
to President Lincoln's call for
volunteers. He received a commits
sion in an Illinois regiment, in
which he soon became noted for his dash and
courage. Had he remained with his regiment
he would undoubtedly have attained a high
commands out in 1862 he accepted position on
General Buffers staff, and soon became one of
that commanders most trusted and efficient
aids. In July last Colonel Shaffer was ap-
pointed Governor of Utah, and Immediately
entered upon the duties of his Office His ad-
ministration has been marked by its energy,
and at the time of his death the Governor was
fast bringing the Mormons to understand that
the rule of Brigham Young was to be over
thrown, and that the laws of the United States
could be enforced even among the Saints. Had
he lived few months longer the entire social
economy of Utah would have been changed, or
else a conflict between the Mormon and Federal
authorities would have arisen.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-01
N. Y. MONEY MARKET YESTERDAY.

From the N. Y. Herald
'The gold market was weak under the promise OF
sale OF five millions of Government gold during
the coming month"; and after lowering at lll3z@1lIS
in the forenoon declined to 1l14. Here, however,
the Canadian banks, whether truly or falsely, were
reported to be Withdrawing their gold, and as the
borrowing rate for the cash gold advanced at the
san time from and per cent. and 164 to 3-64 and
1-16 there was demand from the "shorts" to cover
which elected an advance to 11l4, at which the
the Canada banks are not doing, 1t is OF little
moment lust now. They are trading ON the specu-
lative dealers, who are operating for decline, and
who cause an unnecessary demand for gold.
"Dd not the clashiDg OF these two speculative
interests the Canadian bank agents being we'll
known speculators) interfere with the general in
terests OF the public, their transactions would merit
no attention.. The evil is one, however, which will
correct ITSELF As the sellers of short
gold learn that they are get ing in their way by
overselling the market they WIN abandon their pro-
ject and leave the market to drift downward under
the momentum given 1t by the increasing prosperity
Of the country and the answering progress OF our
"As to the Canadian banks, they are doubtless
preparing for graceful retreat, convinced that
days-during which time the Government will dis
burse s6O 600 OF gold, and thus leave them with
out market for their Canadian shekels. 1t is true
they loaned us gold in necessities but they re-
ceived their pay for 1t, and literally, too. They
brought their gold from the desoate and inactive
regions OF North America, where investments are
fortunate " they produce three or four per cent.
and employed it here at ten to one hundred per
celled.
'.As might naturally be inferred, the Government
IlSI was Wedkeneu Dy gne proposed curtaNment OF
bond purchases in the November programme, and
prices fell off an eighth to quarter per cent. The
undertone OF the market was steady, however: for
the prospect of low rates Call this winter is di-
vertlng great deal OF capital into these securities
for the sake Of the six per cent interest," which will
doubtless be about twice what money will command
from day to day in the open market
In the early portion OF the day, under an appre-
hension Il at the change In the Treasury programme
would produce activity, there were some loans on
call made at six per cent, with frequent and large
exceptions at four per cent. ON miscellaneous COL
lateras. The government dealers were, as general
thing, supplied at the last mentioned rate, A pro-
minent Broad street house, said to be lending cur
rency for account OF the canadian banks, placed
several heavy amounts at 696H per cent for sixty
days. Commercial paper was still quoted 76SH per
cent for prime double Names"
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WHOLESALE BURGLARY.
How n Pair Of Roaues Went Thraugh "Re-
formed Synod.o

How Pair OF HOGueA Went Thr1uRH n tRe-
formed Synod"
On Sunday night last the most general bur-
glary which ever occurred in Mechanicsburg
was committed. The parties perpetrating the
robberies are supposed to be two Germans, who,
under very suspicious circumstances were seen
in town on Saturday and Sunday.
Starting at the western end of Main street,
they proceeded to Mr.. Frederick Seidle's, where
they Obtained a coat and one pair of shoes;
where they purlolned one dress coat one over
coat, and one dozen solid silver spoons; thence
to Mrs. G. Comforts, where they got large
amount of silverware, to the value of several
hundred dollars, and two great coats belonging
to delegates to the Reformed Synod then sitting
here, both being ministers; thence to Captain j.
Dorscheimer's where they succeeded in getting
one-half dozen silver spoons; thence to Mr..
David Deveneys, where they stole two black
overcoats belonging to ministers of the synod;
also the proceeds of the collection at the United
Brethren Church; thence they proceeded TO Mr..
Hickernells, where they secured one-h half dozen
silver spoons and butter knife; thence to John
Eberly's, where they secured an overcoat.
Taken all in all, it was decidedly.one of the
coolest pieces of thievery that we have heard of
for long time No doubt there are other
places at which they made successful efforts,
but we have not heard Of them. We understand
that reward has been offered for the detection
of the thieves and recovery of the stolen pro-
perty, but we doubt If individuals smart enough
to ''go through" Mechanicsburg as they did on
Sunday night are sufficiently dumb to be
caught. We had hoped that the large number
of respectable and divine visitors in our town
during the week would conduce to its peace,
quiet, and security, but the Devil is respecter
OF persons, and his agents usually select the
most favorable time for doing their work.
Mechanicsburg Journal.
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
The Lottery Drawing.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 3l.-The city has been
a scene of excitement since early this morning,
caused by the drawing of the Mercantile Library
Gift Concert Lottery AS many as 600 per-
sons were congregated in the Pavilion at one
time, and the streets in front of the newspaper
and telegraph offices were blocked up by people.
The drawing is progressing quietly and will
probably be completed by midnight. The num-
bers drawing the principal prizes thus far are:
No. 154077 draws the principal prize of
$1OO, 600; No. no 1856 draws $780, 900; No. 20, sos
draws $25, 900; No. 1O,511 draws $4,000 No.
1924 draws $4,000; No. 1902 draws 1000.
The prizes are all payable in gold coin. The
number drawing the capital prize was enclosed
in package sent to New York.
Sailed, bark America for Bristol.
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MAY AND DECEMBER.
Br.ucb Of Prsm,s. co.

The Louisville COurier-Journal of October "a
says:-Theresa Gahlhaus, young girl about the
age of ''sweet sixteen, the daughter of an esti-
mable widowed lady of this city, was wooed and
won by Henry HOstetter (no relation to the
bittsrs man), an old gentleman who has long
since passed the meridian of life, but who
possesses a reasonable amount of filthy lucre
together with other property, consisting of
stocks, bonds, and other securities This
of itself was no uncommon occurrence, but
with its sequel, it has formed a social sensation
In the neghborhood which will furnish food
for the gossips many days hence. 1t came
about thusly:-The old gentleman, whose wife
died about three months ago, realized, from sad
experience, the force of the Scriptural adage
"It is not good for man to be alone" and look
ing about him with an eye to business, it fell
with an admiring gaze upon Theresa who was
employed as domestic in the family of a gem
tleman on Eighteenth street. and who is said to
be very pretty girl. The old gentleman be-
came acquainted with the girl through his
! relations with her brothers, who rent from
aim one of two farms which he owns
4 in the country. His suit progressed very favor
ably, and he soon brought matters to crisis by
offering his hand and his real estate to his inam-
orata, who accepted them with the distinct
understanding that they were to be, like the
( States OF the Union, lone and inseparable." To
this arrangement "Barkis was willin'," the
preliminaries were settled and the marriage
ceremony was to take place at St Johns Church
on the llth inst Every arrangement for the
wedding had been completed, except, tn the
expeetant bride, tie most important one, tia!
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FROM NEW YORK.
sudden Death Of m Politician.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-While ex-Alderman
Michael Connolly, of jersey City, was standing
before bar in that city last night he was take
with sudden pain in the stomach, and becom-
ing worse, physician was sent for, who ad-
ministered chloroform to relieve him. He be-
came unconscious and remained so during the
night and till o'clock this morning, when he
died. He was an independent candidate for
Assembly from the Third district.
New York Money and stock Market.
NEW YORK, Nov 1.-stocks very strong. Money
465 per cent Gold, 111A. b-20s, 1862 coupon,
100, ex-interest do. 1854, do, 1O7H, ex-interest
do. 1865, do. 1Osh, ex-interest; do. 1865,
new, l1016 do 1857, 110A do. 1868, 11016; 10-4Os
1O6H Virginia 6s, new, So Missouri 6s, 9l; Canton,
ee: Cumberland preferred, 80; N. Y. Central and
ASs%s Express vi e. Mcb,9sn eeaag 6eptra
Michigan Southern, e36; Illinois Central, 1885 !;
Cleveland .aDd Pittsburg, 105; Chicago and Rock
Island, HOY; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, 93I (;
Western Union Telegraph 4056.
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A MISSOURI VENDETTA.
A Terrible Fued-TwO NIen Killed and the
Affair YeI IhdecIded.

The st. Louis Times of the 9th ult says
We have just been furnished with the follow
ing particulars of a terrible fued in Clark
county which has already cost the lives of two
of the participants
In the town of Luray, the latter part of last
August, man named Dobyns, during an alter
cation with young man named Zimmerman,
stabbed him with knife in such manner as
to cause his death few hours afterwards.
Dobyns escaped and subsequently gave himself
up TO the civil authorities, and after an exami-
nation was put under bonds to appear before
the Circuit Court 10 answer to an Indictment for
murder in the first degree.
Last Thursday morning, while Dobyns was
talking to a friend on the streets of the town
above mentioned, a brother of Zimmerman
walked up behind him and shot him in the back
part of the head, killing him instantly. Zim-
norman was at once arrested and lodged in
Jail to await the action of the grand jury. He
is mere boy only thirteen or fourteen years
of age, and was, some suppose, melted to the
desperate act by others, though it is rumored
that Dobyns, after his murder of Zimmerman,
had threatened the lives of the family.
The affair naturally caused great excitement
in Luray, owing to the extreme youth of the
perpetIator, and the appresion that the deadly
fued may not end with the killing of Dobyns.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-01
LEGAL TNTHxLIGEWcH.

Murder of Mary Mohrman-yriaI of HanIon
Court Of Oyer and Terminer-JudgeS LudIorO ami
Peirce.
In the case of Charles Hanlon, alias John
Hanlon, alias Charles E. Harris, charged with
the murder of the child Mary Mohrman, on the
9th of September, 1868, at Sixth and Dauphin
streets, the jury was completed yesterday after
noon, consisting of the following gentlemen
Hart Judah Qoreman), Thomas Craigmire,
James F. Bradfeld, Joseph Winpenny, c. P. B.
Jeffreys, John Collins, j. c. Christman, John
Little, Thomas j. Lippincott, Jeremiah Reilly,
George w. Turner, and John Quigley
After a brief opening by Assistant District
Attorney Hagert, the examination of witnesses
DIR. Shaplegh, who made the post naortena
examination of the child, testified that she had
been outraged and that her death was caused by
strangulatiOn.
Samuel FlucE, who was a police officer in
1868, testified that he identified the body of
MaryMohrman upon which DIR. Shapleigh made
the post nlOrten examination.
The court then adjourned until this morning.
This morning the Court met at 10 O'clock the
attorneys and prisoner being prompt in attend
ance. The latter had q more careWorn express
sion of countenance than yesterday, but was
quiet and calm in demeanor. His two SISTERS
very respectable and interesting young ladies'
sat beside his counsel. The attendance of spec
tators was quite large, and the part of the room
appropriated to representatives of the press
was crowded with lawyers whom the bar was
Daniel Darrah was the first witness called,
and upon being sworn testified as follows:-I am
a carpenter, and am acquainted with the pro.
perty occupied by the prisoner in September,
1868, and have been familiar with the neighbOr-
hood for the last ten years; / have for eight
years lived about one square from Hanlon
was in his house toi do work for the owner
perhaps year and a half ago; the last work L
did there was in December or January last, fin
ishing about March; | made plan of the build
ing last May (plan produced and explained by
witness); under the back-celar window there
were loose bricks enough to ill a cant.
A ground plan of Hanlon's house and the i'm
mediate vicinity was also produced and ex-
planned. By 1t he was shown to have lived at
Fifth and Diamond streets, and Mrs. Mohrman 8
house was just a short distance from his. The
pond in which the body of the child was found
is in the angle of two intersecting tootpaths
crossing an open lot at Sixth street aud Susque-
hanna avenue. During the eross-examination
the witness became quite i'll and had 20 be con
G.ellG -. " .1e courtroom,
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of making to her deed to two farms in Jeffer-
son county, valued at els 900. At an early hour
on the morning of the 11th, st. Johns Church
was filed with an anxious and expectant au-
dience that had assembled to witness the union
of December and May; and not till a very late
hour was it known that the old mans darling
had gone back on him. The young lady says
that she is only waiting for him to perform his
part of the contract, when she will be ready to
fulfill hers, and as she has waited in vain several
weeks for him to do so she yesterday brought
suit in the Jefferson Court of Common Pleas for
damages in the sum of $40, 600.