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The New York herald., 1877-07-06
BEHIND THE BARRICADEs.

Sergeants Sheridan and Campbell and squad OF
officers, OF the Twelfth precint, Brooklyn last evening
ascerained the whereabouts Of tho gang of young fell
lows who robbed Mr.. Edward Morrison, and they pro-
cccded to the shanty OF a Mrs. Boyle, on Rochester
avenue East Now York. arrest tho desperadoes
On reaching the place they found tho roguss strongly
barrlcaded, lively fight ensuod before the fellows
surrendered. During the encounter Omccr Anderson
was severely cut on the face by piece Of glass; The
prisoners arrested were George Boyc, aged twenty
years; James Martin, twenty-five years, and
Thomas FIannigan, seventeen years.
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THE coSHY ISLAND RAILROAD.

TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
In the absence OF other means Of redress, we feel at
least satisfaction in having tue privilege OF max
ing known TO tho public through your "Complaint
Book'' the wrong done us by tho Prospect Park and
Coney Island Railroad On the evening Of the I'd inst,
wishing to return from the Island, wc purchased our
tickets the once, paying fortynin cents for them.
had them duly punched by tho gate keeper
and took our seats on the train. When the
conductor came round to collect tho tickets
he objccted TO OF them, stating that
II good for that train. Alter some sharp
he told us II he should do his duty he would
put the holding said ticket of the train or insist
upon paying another fare and furthermore stated that
price Tor tckos that train only f0rtysix cents
Tor We do not com plain about tho swindlc, but
think II hard to bc exposed 70 the tender mercies
oil conductor, who seems 70 have the right through
the blunderug (,ntentional or otherwise) OF their
officials selling tickets to eject at his pleasure.
This happened on the 7:4o p. H. train, drawn by
engine No. l. INJURED.
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A u1Nr TO THE POLICE.
TO THE EprroR or THE HsKAL

TO THE EpfroR THE HEKALD:-
Circumstances compel me to visit poor friend re-.
siding In the classic region Of Spring street. Ma.
rop, and ON my way lhithor twice week am nvuri-
ably insuited by three young men on the northeast
corner OF Spring and Mott streets. One especially,
with q countenance that imms sdiately suggests Uran
Heep, and possessing more assurance than though he
were verilabie Adonis invariably addresses 70 me
insulting remarks. would like to know II an end
cannot be put to this lowbred impeftnence BY prompt
action on tho part OF our public guardians, or 10 "
sent such conduct? L. N.
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OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNorE.-Ietters intended for this column must %
accompanied by tho writer's full name and address 70
insure attention Complaiuants who unwilling ia
comply with this rule simply waste sime IN writing
Write on only one side Of the paper ED. HnRALnl
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\ BROOKLYN JEWELLER ROBBED.

The clerk in the jewory store Of Messra spooner
Welsh, No. 81 Myrtle avenue left the establishments
for few minutes last evening, and upon his return
discovered that some unknown person had entered
the place during his absence and stolen twenty-th
gold lockets, two gold watches and dozen tooth.
picks valued In all At $500 subsequently Detective
Curran, oil the First precinct arrested . colored
named Charles Easton on susplciou Of being implh
catcd IN the robtery, Some OF the stolen property
was found In his possession
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THE caEEpMooR TEAM.

THE cHEEpMooR TEAM.
Tho Democrat readers will bear in mind the fact
that tbo Crecdmoor is TO consist of repre-
sentative from tho Crescent City Cluo, with two
serves, the National Association having ignored
entr ely the Of our club that the team
be Increased to SIX. Even taking their rules as a
Standard the four scores inade yesterday must
60 upon record as tho practice shots, and taking.
tly reore, the tour best those OF Mcssrs
So ph. Eyrch, Arms and Rcnaud--a total is shown OF
score ever made this country. Add This
The made by the Two next best shots
yesterday--Messrs. Giynn aud Mannng-l3s9),
and considering them, for arguments sake
the reserve Tor tho Creedmor team, tota of
l,2O7 Is shown out OF possible 4oo-somothing
winch the other competing teams Will please make
note prepare their ''wind gauges' and "eeva-
tons accordingly. While giving the shooters all the
credit or making these unprecedented scores the
Democrat reporter, who attendance Tho range
yesterday, insists that enough care Is not
Shooters and, instead OF being the exception, It might
be sad thai careessness is the rule closer study OF
the flags along the range will provo that by this
cac shooter can Judge Of the velocity OF the wind aud
make accurate calculations, previous TO firing each
shot, that will enable him TO put in bulPseyes where
on yesterday or was scored.
IL ~ hoped that when the team shooting commences
tI ESQ observations Will be noticed and that then the
ing will not be so hurried as II has been In the prao-
All praise is duo those who participated yesterday
70 the excellent scores madethe best record-and
venture the suggestion that with proper aud
c. lrefu study OF WIND changcs elevations, &c. bet
u,r one can lie made without the Sightes, dificulty
In this connection might be properly stated here
that al hough the Crescent City CuD the last
interstate natch and although their practice shoot
ing been such would Justify prediction that
tbev will no, come out second best IN the Crecomoor
match the public do not encourage them TO that OK
tent whcn the Northern. Middle State and Western,
as well ths Eastern clubs are supported: ana N
anythln x be SAID should club iail they can
we'll say that pul little any interest IL taken Their
success
A. New Orleans has the reputation OF having the
best long range rife sno's 10 hs United states
hardly tair that should lose that honor Tor Of
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STRIKING COOPERs.

Lawrence Hake and Samuel Mcdonnell wsro ar.
ragned before Judge Murray yesterday complaint Of
Hugh Donne boss cooper, OF Nos g. and 10 Gouvor-
slip. The prisoners we're accused Of standing in
front OF Mr. O'Donnei1s place yesterday morning and
interfering with his worknen, by endeavoring to
duce them to leave their work ana join their brother
coopers in general strike. Haks and Mcdonnell, who
said they committee from the Cooper's Union,
we're discharged the promise that they would Keep
away from Mr.. Hugh O'DonneIl's promises in future
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

During a thunder storm iasr night lightning bolt
struck the residence OF Edgar l. Morrison Douglass
street, near Schenectady avenue, BrooKlyn The
electric ruid passed down the chimney and entered
the bedroom Of Benjamin +. Morrison VINO was CO n-
fined TO his bed suffering from consumption. The
lightning tore tho plasterIng of the ceilil and from
the walls and striking Mr. Morrison killed him in
stantly Ihere we're four other persons in tho house
a. the time but they escaped without injury
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s.loKr rN 4wrNrY-N1NrH srREKT.

To ruK EDITOR OF THE HERALD:- @-t
wish TO complain Of the annoyance the residsna
Twentyninth obliged submit TO, caused
by dense volumes OF smoke from Smith 4 Cranes
furniture factory II tho phimnsy' was built sunls
gently high we would be able 10 keep our back win
''"' ''SA N1' ''s 'A' "@ CONSTANT READER.
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palm In taking four wickets for two runs The vet.
eran James smith ably captaned the ManhattanS
Following are tho runs scored u the fall Of each
Wicket:-
MAINTAINS
Innings. la 2d 3d IA. 5tA GA 7nL SM- eth l0h
First....... is "a ~ 80 4S 90 so 81 63 61-6s
Second..... 10 10 Al AZ so so So So b5-5s
fnafngs 1sL 3D. 3D. 4n. 5th 9Th. tn Sta 9th l0th
First....... 2 10 Is 10 10 % % 25-25
Second.... IL "a - 80 SO IS ~ AZ 46 46-46
Umpires Messrs. White and warde
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DROWNED IN THE HUDSON.

Patrick Kennefcch, aged twenty-five, Of No. 137
HUDSON street, in company with Philip McCann, ofNo.
a. Beach street, were 10 small boat OF the foot Of
Christopher street, yesterday, and out ~ catch
excursion boat being towcd by TWO tugs from Newark
The mon got between the vessels anu Patrick caught
hold OF the hawser which was taut He was drawn
from the rowboat and whom tie hawsor Stacked up
sccountably let 90 his hold ana was drowned
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MYSTIC PARK.

HOPEFUL BEATS GREAT EAsTERN-LULU VS..
TIME
BOSTON, July 6, 1877.
About three thousand persons attended the trottng
at Mystic Park to-day. The track was m fine condi-
tion and two of the most interesting events OF the
decided
SUMMARY.
MYSTIC PARK BosroS, Mass, July s, 1S77.-Match
81 ,000 mile heats three In 6ve in harness.
Mr.. Gillcnder gr. &. Hopeful. ............
Mr. hammi's b. g. Great Eastern. / 2
rime, 2:22-226-21S1s
SAME DAY-Luu VS.. time (2l4); purse Of $500 II
she wins, nothing IL she falls
A'.o''
Lulu. z
Time, 2lS 2lS4-2:16x-2:19x
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AN ESCAPED PRISONER.

despatch was sent to the Police Headquarters
yesterday announcing the escape from Detective Price,
Of the Fourth precinct in Brooklyn OF John Gourdcr,
aged tweny-six. lvc feet six inches high, with dark
complexion, dark alpaca coat, wntc straw hat and
dark paniaoons No statoment gwen Of his
crime. Captain AlIairc sent out a general alarm
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CAB FARES.

The Mayors Marshal, John Tyler Kelly. yesterday
sp,o-n-i Mr. Frank ksvanaeh, OF the Manhattan Cab
Company, that The petition of the hsckmea to have
sjgnt seduced nsd apsed, ss the petitioners have
male no sHors hearing before the proper au-
thorfss Mr. ksvsDsgn THINKS That the farcs viii not
BE- rcdycsd uBtiI toe vehicles Of tho Manhattan Cab
Company ere ~ work
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NEW ORLEANS RIFLEMEN.

EXTRAORDINARY sHooTING---THE INTERNATIONAL
MATCH ouTDoNE.
From the New Orleans Democrat, July 81
Yesterday the 9TH competition for positions on the
team OF the Crescent City Rife Club took place at
Frogmoor, good attendance being present. Tho day
was very warm, tho light too bright to suit rrde
man and the wind light aud shifting, yet the scurss
made something 10 be proud Four competi, prs
IN the trial between Captain r. g. Eyrichs team .vnd
that of Colonel GIynn excelled the highest score
record by twelve points. In the International match
AZ Creedmoor september 10, 1876, our OF the highest
scores amounted 10 SIG points, VIII ie our amateurs
yesterday succeeded In making s2S Beyond the ME 70
battle for positions the team there was a keg Of
powder presented by the Hazard Powder Company aa
stake, Captain Dudley Selph carrying OF the honors.
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AN INSOLENT PORTER.

Charles s. Jones, co'ored porter at Chambsrlan's.
No West Twensy-fonrsh street, was arrested Last
night, by Ofhcor sculion OF the yiftssnth nrecinc,
ior insulting white ladies' in the street.
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YACHTING NOTES.

Yachts Idler. s.Y.C., Commodore s. j. Colgate, from
Oyster Bay, and the Drcadnaught. N.Y.YC Mr. c.
J. Osborn. from the eastward, passed Whiesone yes
terdsy afternoon, en- route TO Now York.
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support upon the part Of the public generally and for
that reason tho Democyat that hereafter those
feeling an interest In the reputation Of the CITY should
encourage tho shooters by their ~ the range
the practice DAYS.
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WOODBURY. PARK.

WOODBURY., NJ j., July s. 1877.
This was the third day Of tho Woodbury. Park trot.
ting meeting
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PoUaHKExPsIE, N. ". July g. 1871
THIS was the last day OF the July rotting meeting
at tho Hudson River Driving Park The first event
for the 1850 class, and tho starters we're John T.
Allen, Jack Barry Neison, jim Murray and Newton.
Jack Barry won In three straight heats
The event ior horses that mover beat si
-Four responded to tho cali OF the judges and the win
ncr, alter heats. proved to be J. 0. Smiths bay
stallion Young Sentinel
SUMMARY.
HUDSON RIVER DRIVING PARx PoCenKnEFsiE, N. y,
July 6, 1877--IAsr DAY rHR JULy TRorT1SG MET
0Purse $500, tor horses that best SO; mile
elna,ax "A 4 A 0aoaA 49, 49,
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CLIFTON DRIVING PARK.

Two events we're decided at Clifton Driving Park
yesterday, being The last day Of tho third lro'ting
meeting
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SAME DAY.-Purse OF $780, for horses that never
beat 2:31 mile heats, three In five, harness $l75
TO the first, $S5 the second $40 10 tho third
horse.
J. O. Smith'sh s. Young Sentinel. 4 9 / 21 1
j. H. Goldsmith's b. m. Lottie.... 8 3 1 2
G. q. SharDstsin's b. 6. Joe Petit. 2 . 3
Thomas Grady's gr. g. W. H. Arnold. 3 A 4 r. O.
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HUDSON RIVER DRIVING PARK.

LAST DAY OF THE JULY rRoTrINo MEErrNc-
JACK BARRY AND YOUNG sxNrISE1. TEE WIN
NERs
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AN EX-ASSEMBLYMAN'S TROUBLES.

Deputy Sheriff Ford, OF White Plains, yesterday
morning arrested Charles NJ. schieGelin, who repre-
sentcd tho Second Assembly district Of Westchester
county In the Legislature during tho sessions OF 1875
1875. on the complaint OF the firm OF Davidson 4
jones' bankers ana brokers. doing business In Wall
street, who charged Mr.. schienclIn with having,
time in about the month Of september, 1874 called
at their Office and stated that desired TO opon an
account with them and have them make him advances,
setting forth to the companants at tho time that he
the owner OF considerable valuable property; that
the strength OF such rcpreson the plain
made the Desired advances, and course
OF subsequent stock transactions they acge that tho
accusod obtained from them advances TO the amount
OF $4,000. Bail TO the amount ol $780, ,0U0 de.
manded the case, which had not furnished ut
noon yesterday.
Mr SchenoiIn In giving ms version OF the matter
yesterday stated that his business transactions with
the 1rm Of Davidson II Jones commenced IN 1868 or
1869 and continued with bat little interruption down
Inter part o 1875 or carly part OF 1877 that
never mado any statement IN any manner shape
whatever TO tho effect that he the possessor OF
valuable properly, anu that the afdavits made
ich his arrest was ordered are nearly, if
trcly, false; and that he intends to commence I'M
mediatcy suit against the Two gentlemen compos-
ing the firm OF Davidson Jones Tor fase arrest and
imprisonment; and claiming furthermore that the
oil his transactions win thom aurIng period
OF years they became indebted 10 hm TO a heavy
amount instead oil his becoming involved IN an In
dcDtcdncss to them.
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NEW ROCHELLE SAVINGS BANK.

Very little additional Information could be gathered
yesterday In regard TO the defacaton and flight OF
William Il. Humphrey, late secretary OF the Now
Rochelle Savings Bank Thus tar about two hundred
only OF the depostors have handed In their respective
bank or pass books from s inferred that the
deficiency may not exceed Sic, 600; but NJ Humphrey
on Friday last, in the course OF conversation with
frond and while enjoyinga social glass which was
not accustomed TO indulgel conddentialiy stated in
auson the affairs Of tho bank, that he was about
$l5, 600 short, ana expressed fear that he would be
doomed spend tho remainder OF his life in prison.
The friend OF Mr. Humphrey alluded com Cd
the nature OF his confidential chat with tho bank
reliance ON tho statement comm unicated; IN fact
ho could not believe It possible that ne
had made any SUCH admissions; but recent de-
vclopments seem likely to co nfrm their correctness
Yesterday Charles +. Roosevelt, OF Now Rochelle.
acting as counsel Tor tho bank, obtained from County
Judge lord AN attachment againstall tho property
standing IN the name o Mr. Humphrey Tor the ben
et of the depositors In tue bank, and the Sheriff
question An examination oi the records in the Regis
ter's oce White Plains to ascertain the OF
mortgages on Mr. Humphreys real estate, proved lar
moro satisfactory than was anticipated. On
piece Of property Main street, aud IN the business
centre OF tho village consisting OF four
stores and dwellings, with plot OF ground
300 'eeL deep, there Is mortgage
OF $5,700; on q new three story building
occupied as u store and dwelling, $1,000, and six
small dwellings, on Church street, quarter OF d mile
iron the business part OF the village and known
making total OF $l7 900 all the real estate,
mated 10 be worth from 10000 to $40 OO0 There
number Of mortgages Tor smaller amounts recorded
in Mr. humphreys iavor and II is possible, with good
from those sources will go far Mr. humphreys
deiaications connected with the bank.
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A WOULD-BE PARRICIDE.

John Doyle, twenty-five years Of age. residing a.
No 37s Pulaski street, Brooklyn, went homo in an
intoxicated condition yesterday afternoon and began
quarrelling with bis father, Peter Doyle Ao
finally drew pistol from his pocket and
discharged II at his father, but tort unateiy
missed him. lie then seized nuge knifo aud rushed
Mt the old gentleman, seemingly determined 10 take
his Iiio Mr. Doyle managed to mako MS escape from
the house. and informed Officers O'Connoi anu Dodge
OF the Ninth precinct, OF what had taken place. Tho
two officers at proceeded to tho house. whero
they found young Doyle standing NJ tho head
OF tho stairs He still neld the pistol
in his hand and threatened 10 shoot tho first who
attempted to arrest hIm. Tho officers did not hecd
the throat but up the stairs, Doyle ut the same
time discharging his pstoI at them. Neither was
struck by tho bullets, however, and aftor q
struggle they succeeded in taking Doyle to the station
house. where he was held lor examination.
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THE CURSE OF MoRMoNIsM.
AN APPEAL BY ANN ELIZA YOUNG FOE ITS Ell
TINCTION.

AN APPEAL By ANN ELIZA YOUNG FOB ITS Elk
TINCTIoN.
Ann Eliza YouBg nineteenth wife of Brigham
Young delivered a lecture s'My Lie 10 Bondage"
last evening, at the Tabernacle Jersey City. The
attendance was very slim and discou ouraging. She
was attired modestly in dark blue silk, and
sne cast her eye the audience her
face beamsd with animation. She delivered her
discourse without any attempt at effect, yet when
she dilated on the burning wrongs which the women
in Utah have to endure she was at once eloquent,
forcble and pathetic. sit has been said, she re-
marked in opening. ''that Buddhism the best
said tha. Mormon,sm Is the worst It has inspired
crimes 1t dencs the law and II boasts Of
the victims stricken down at It's bidding. IL
blasted hvcs. Politcaily considered, Mormonlsm
is menace TO the Republic. Its teachings are vile
treason laughs At the law OF tho land It declares
to the state Orson Pratt declares that the Kingdom
OF God Is above all aud thai any attomp
10 set up a government other than this Kingdom Is
unlawful" Mrs Young then gave u history Of Joseph
Smith, and skelched the and progress Of Mormon
ism, which, she stated had converted 200 QUO people,
In the first ton years Of Mormonism 400 muroers
were committed in Salt Lake. and simply because the
victims were Gentes. The lecturer gave thrilling
description oil The Mountain Meadow massacre and
charged Brigham Young with having given the order.
John d, Lee was only The scapegoat oi the Mormon
Cnarch Ia this butcnery, which without parallel
in It's conception. "W hat would be thought here"
she said, 'f Mrs A. T. stewart had TO work for her
living? Yet !, the wite OF wealthy man,
had to take in boarders to support myself
ana my children Brigham Young's income was
$40 600 month, yet he would rave likc madinan II
vile asked him Tor q dozen yards OF Calico Two Of
Orson traits wives died Of starvation. Tne continual
cry Mormonism is "Build up the kingdom" Mrs
Young recited the wrongs oil her sex in Utah, giving
the people New Jersey give their the
extinction Of the curse OF Nor ormonism.
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POLISH INDEPENDENCE.
GATHERING OF REFUGEES DAYS OF roRMER

A GATHERING OF REFUGEEs-DA OF FORMER
GLORY.
There was o meeting ol the Polish refugees Of this
city last night a. No. II South Washington square TO
commemorate the revolution OF 1880. and also to
arouse public favor Of the existing Polish
union. Charles Jedrzejowsxi presided At the meet
ing, and alter lew preliminary remarks introduced
Counsellor Maurice n. Dowley the lecturer OF the
evening" He said that America, more than any other
pressed Poland. Every true American necessarily
every form. he down troddcn OF The Ola World have
been for 100 years nxiously yet bopelessy looking
the United states ior aid aud comfort and Tor
tiona dclivcrance Among the vanquished nations of
Europe Poland entitled 10 the sy mpathy and sub
stantai aid OF the great American Republic Poland,
by pr0claming itself republican IN the face Of mon
archcaI world boldly took the first IN the grand
popular movement which ultimately must at
tract all nations and procure Tor America the
proudest prominence among the galaxay OF nations.
Every Iberty-ioving statesman may wen pause and
inquro why Poland should be erased IRON map OF
tho world as one Of the hrst and powerful
tiops OF the earth. Every exile of Poland should
iec that his native land s like broken gem. whose
brilliant beautifui ray. Poland In tho hands Of
Russia helps attain twoold end hand than
the destruction OF the Ottoman Empire, end winch
Russ STRIVING to attain by tho growing influence
ol its religious, commercial and industrial relations
Russia said the speaker cannot hold Poland. Russia
has orcc attraction TO hold Poand-nothing OK
ccpt material power Russia's present difficulty
III Poland's opportunity Let Poland arise then, aDd
once arisen let her MAINTAIN herself among Indepon-
dent nalions rejoicing the liberties and prosperity
Of her former days
General Thomas Francis Bourko and Rov. Father
Weimen Gfterward addressed The assomblaga
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A NEW SWINDLE.

Two strangers entered tho grocery store OF MIRA
Bertha Myers, at No 437 Court street, Brooklyn, on
Wednesday evening, ana asked that lady II sao did
not wish to sell out the business She said no. AS
the men were about to depart another man entered
the with some table for sale. Ho rcprc-
scnted them as being OF imported linen ana said no
would sell them very cheap. Tho men who wished 10
purchase the store picked out eight patterns, for
which tho .'pcdler'' charged $l2U, and asked Mrs.
Myers II she would not loan thcm tho money 20 pay
the man aud keep the goods AZ security until they
wont the bank anu drew out the amount necessary
TO redeem them. She gave them $l20 and they de-
parted. After they had been absent some time Mrs.
Myers became alarmed. Upon having the goods
nod she learned they wcre worth about $lh