The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-24
THE ZINGAROy REVENGE.
Romance Of q Young BaltimOrean
and q Gypsy Maid.
MURDER OF THE LOVERS
Strange Story of a Deserter from
the Band.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, July %, 1874,

| northern PENNSYLVANIA is greatly agitated owing
to most extraordinary revelations made by
| gypsy giving his name as CbrstOph Polomoo who
arrived In this place early this morning, on foot.
He was here two days last week Us a member OF
party OF nomads that camped near the place.
| The gypses were five In number-twO women and
| three men. Of the latter one was a young man,
evidently an American, not over twenty-four
years OF age. One OF the females WAS remark
ably handsome Young woman, her fair complexion
plainly showing that the mongrel blood OF the rep
resentatives or the strange race with whom she
was associated did not course through her veins
she was well schoOled In all the arts OF the
vagrant race, however, and by her fascinating
manner added largely to the exchequer OF the
party In telling fortunes and selling charms. Her
age could not have been more than sixteen. The
other woman was gypsy. The only other notice
able member OF the party was man who seemed
to De the leader. He was true gypsy, his swarthy
complexion fantastic costume and general bear
ing betraying the Moor that entered
largely into his composition. His age was
about forty years, and he was not an un.
prepOssessing man, save for sinister and lower
ing expression thai played habitually on his dusky
face. those OF this vicinity who were spectators
OF the singular party in their picturesque encamp-
ment noticed that between the young man men,
toned above and the gypsy leader there was a
very marked GOODNESS, II not hatred. On the con-
trary, the young girl and the American were on
the most intimate terms, and were constantly to-
gether when she was not visiting the inhabitants
in the neghborhood, plying her art of fortune tell
ing and selling curiously contrived amulets. Close
observers now say that they noticed the dark
features OF the gypsy captain frequently dis.
tOrted with an expression of the deadliest hatred
as he eazed on the marks of affection that passed
between the young girl and the young man, whom
nnf
lover. An air Of deep mystery hung over the
gypsy camp, but since the party took its de-
parture, early on Saturday last all thought OF them
had departed and comment ceased They would
no doubt, have been entirely forgotten in few
days longer but for the return OF one OF their num-
Der, as stated, and the most
EXTRAORDINARY STORY he RELATES
Christoph Polombo is a native OF Portugal, he
says. He was formerly aseaman in the navy OF that
country, but deserted fifteen years ago and went
to England. Fearful that he would be recaptured
and punished he Joined company OF gypses who
were encamped near Haworth, and who were on
their way to London to embark for America. There
were six beside MIN in the party. The captain or
leader was known by the name OF Moro Whether
he mad any other name PoOmbo never knew. Two
OF the women there being three, were genuine
gypsies. One was MorOs vile. She died giving
birth to child at the camp where Polombo joined
them. The child lived but a short time, and both
were buried on the moor Another OF the party,
man, deserted them before reaching London.
On reaching London the party camped in field
on the outskirts. The vessel in which they were
TO take passage was to sail in two days, and every
thing was made ready Tor the voyage. The day
before they sailed one Of the women who had
been in the city selling articles OF different kinds
and telling fortunes. came into camp having in
her possession beautiful little girl, about two
years old. From what Polombo could CLEAN from the
excited conversation Of the woman and the others
the child had been taken from Its per ambulator !
in one Of the parks in the city, nurse or attend
ant being near. The child was richly dressed, and !
wore necklace pendant, from which was locket
set with diamonds. That 1t was the on
spring OF some family belonging to the higher
class was very apparent: It's grief at being sep.
Polombo but LOT the fear OF being arrested that
possessed him, would have started at once for the
kidnapped little one. Nothing was heard In the |
camp, however, as to any search being made for
the child, and the next day the whole party went
on board the vessel, the stolen girl being dis.
gulsed by coarse and outIandsh garments.
started through the country. They traversed the
state of New York and finally got as lar West as
Illinois For years they wandered about the coun.
leading lives characteristic OF the race.
THE STOLEN CHILD
became Injured to her new existence, and grew to
DE a beautiful woman 1t was evident that she
had no definite recollection Of any lie except that
Moro protested the most profound love Tor the
girl, who had been gwen the fantastic name OF
Esmondela: She always treated Moro coldy and
resented all his advances, exhibiting, as Polombo's
story would seem to indicate, an Unborn sense OF
race OF which she was an ostenslbe member.
Moro was not violent man, and seemed TO stand
IN certain awe or the girls determined spirit
and never used his authority to subdue
her, an authority which was supreme and re.
spected by every member. Last fall the
N no YnaFs nfN fhnrn ptnra
went south. Returning with the spring, they
camped near the city OF Baltimore, While there
beauty OF Esmondela and her slngularly ascinat-
ing manners became famous throughout the neigh
see the gypsies was party OF young and fashion.
ably dressed men, belonging to Baltimore. They
ing or oues to by Sna m n
her trinkets. One of these young men. who was
e esr,si, Fans BY his
He. spent most Of his time at the camp
and layished rich gifts on the beautiful gypsy.
The feeling OF affection became mutual,
and when Moro gave oraers to break camp and
begin the summers wanderngs FRANK expressed
this Moro entered a most determined protest. aud
ordered the young man to leave the camp. AT this
gypsy party unless Prank-no other name being
known by Polombo-was admitted as member.
Baltimorean, bearing every evidence, as seen here
OF culture and refinement became
A VOLUNTARY OuTCAsT
In order TO be with the object Of MS love- Between
Moro and Frank, from the tine OF the latter's
joining the party up to Sunday night, not a word
ever passed. Moro maintained q suen and
moody silence and spoke to no one except
when necessity compelled him to. Esmondela and
the unknown American lived In a very heaven OF
bliss and were never separate when in camp. The
latter held no conversation with outsiders and
shrunk from the observation OF spectators. 1t was
apparent tnst Moro restrained expression OF the
feeling within his breast with The greatest effort
and on Monday night the occasion came when the
Moor within him manifested itself, and
A BLOODY TRAGEDY
followed according 10 the story OF Polombo, the
truth OF which Is now being investigated. On Sun
day night the party camped In lonely spot In the
mountains, having lett the main road about sixty
miles from here. taking an old mountain
rUad that shOrtens the distance to the
New York State line. There was no house or
settlement OF any kind In the Vicinity TO
PolombO's knowledge. small stream ran near
the camp, and about dusk Frank went down IL
fishing as 1t was found to contain trout. While he