The New York herald., 1879-09-14
NINETEENTH CENTURY BRlGANDAGE.

CAPTURE OF TWO MEN SAID TO BE THE WOULD
BE ABDUcroRs OF JAFFRAY AND BRowN-THE
OATH OF A SECRET ORDER OF vILLANY--
THE STEWART GRAVE ROBBERY
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MONTREAL. Sept. 13. 1870
About two weeks ago the press of the Dominion
rang with the story Of attempt to abduct Mr.
Jatfray and the terrible struggle which that gentle
man had had in the suburbs or Toronto with two
desperate characters. He decoyed from his home
and the rufans engaged in the affair. having driven
him to secluded spot. tried to gag and
bind him. He escaped only after most
determined resistance. his powerful frame
and logged determination not to be tied and
Gagged having overcome his would-be captors. An
attempt was also made upon the Hon. George Brown.
the foremost Of Canadian public men. but the kid
nappers there sgnally failed 1t began to be nosed
about that the desperadoes who assaulted Mr.. Jaf-
fray were part of an organized gang. banded to-
gether for mutual support in such deeds the
stealing of Mr. Stewards body and the stealing Of
Charlie Ross. and some OF the bylaws OF their con-
stitution published; but the men who tried to
kdnap Mr.. JaHray escaped detection and bsfficd
the utmost exertions OF Toronto's smart police
force.
LUCKY ENCOUNTER.
Since the event there has been quite q stir In
police circles and Allan Pinkerton's men and the
Quebec detective. Skeiington with others. have
been doing Canadian cities and towns in the hope
Of securing - the 1anapPpns gang OF the
was telegraphed throughout the country, ana all
proper methods were taken to find the men. Every
Murphy. OF the Montreal force, were sauntering
along st. James street, near the Post Office. whom
description % of the Toronto kidnsppersl:'
Cullen looked and said, "You are correct; stop
round here; will follow"
FOLLOWED AND CAPTURED.
Murphy, thinking the parties might be the
lookout tor letter, waited around the Post Office
and Cullen followed them. Instead OF going to
boarding house or hotel they walked direct to the
railway depot on Bonaventure street. The detec-
tives however followed and seeing M them safe into
names. At first they answered that they were
party and answered. 1--WE going to Hamilton"
and gave the name of Ross Cullen, in the meanl
claimed. upon which was written tie name of
"Deal, ;" and hearing the name Ross given he turned
around and seized one while he directed Vipond to
seize the other. The prisoners We're conducted to
the Central Station and information by telegraph
forwarded to the Chief Of Police at Toronto 1t
may be remarked that some months ago q man
named Deal victlmized broker named Mr.. Clarke.
The prisoners are two brothers named respectively
John Ross Deal and Thomas Ross Deal They are OF
tall, slight and respectable appearance.
STARTLING MEMORANDUM.
Upon the person of the elder brother. John. book
was FOUND IN which was written ten the follow1ng;-
5.ysa VII, no. .evs. the D1SSssealns. ID, Of .hi;
Of mectingY' II will not, so help me Cod"
econd-You will obey the chief and officers everything
league its nterests2" II WILL help
me God" W n I ~
Third-"You will do all In your power further the ins
terests of the leaRuey' Il will, 80 help God"
FouG-"Membors can only be in by tho chief
OF his officers You swear that you will assist in
furnishing member not excepting your brothsr" Il
will. 30 help me God"
SirM-Any member breaking the oath will be punished
with death by his brother members.
SsresA-You to assist in anything that will benefit
tho society.
Eqhh-You swear { do all In your power get
bers for this society and to work for It every possible
Niah-You to do everything you have promised.
TeaIt duty to protect brothers and assist
them when in trouble against your best friend.
Ekpnh-You are member of the Cansdian League (the
word "Ontario" being scratched outl
THEY THE STEWART GRAVE ROBBERS?
The utmost astonishment and CONSERVATION exist
ct the discovery of such society this. and tho
detectives hard at work. expecting to make still
more startling discoveries. Upon being inter
viewed the prisoners admitted that they
must be the men wanted in Toronto.
They. however. deny all knowledge of the
attempted kidnapping Of Jaffray and Brown and
scorn the idea OF having had anything to do with
the theft Of Mr.. Stewards body with the Charlie
Ross kidnapping They were taken to the Bon
aventure station this evening. and will doubtle be
safe in Toronto Jail by noon tomorrow. The news
Of their capture has been received with much salts
faction IN Toronto. and Lieutenant Governor Mac
donald will make every effort to break up the gang.