Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-05
ANOTHER SCANDAL.


A Serious Charged Preferred by a
Dorchester County Woman Against
a We1l-ki,own Citizen Of HaIti-
more.
BALTIMORE, August Michael O'Hara,
a we'll known citizen, was arrested yestti-
day on a serious charge, Mrs.. Moore, about
80 years of age, accusing him Of having
outrageeusly assaulted her. She says that
on last Thursday OHars came to her
home in Dorchester county. She had
occasion to visit her bedroom when
O'Hara, unknown to her, followed and
entered the room. He forced her upon
bed and she tainted. When she regained
consciousness she saw O'Hara leaving the
room. Her husband WAS absent at the
time and when he returned she told him
of the affair. They both came to the city,
where warrant wac sworn out. aud the
accused being arrested was held for q
further hearing. O'Hara states that the
charge has been made for the purpose of
matchmaking.
O'Hsra is about GO years of age. On
the day In question he admits going GU AN
excursion to Dorchester county. Knowing
the Moore family he went to their house
No one was home but Mrs. Moore. He
engaged in friendly conversation with
her, and says positively there is not a
word of truth in the story told by the
woman. His friends arts very much sur.
prised, aud feel confident that he will
prove his innocence. O'Harrn IL native
of Ireland, but has been in this country
for the last "a years Among those who
know him well he bears the reputation OF
n, in pif an atya and ,tniat indtviduaI In Ia
married man, but has not been living
with his wife for some years After their
separation he went to the Black Hills re-
gion, where he engaged in mining, accumu-
lating some 100000 Last week he left
his lodging without any explanation. His
intention, az he says, was to buy suitable
farm and give the superintendent of il to
Mr.. Moore.
When told that be was about to be
arrested and the charge stated he took it
very coolly and asked permission to
change his attire. The officers granted
the wish. He dressed himself carefully,
and. after having finished, be went to his
trunk and took out roll of money,
amounting to 1850. Outside of the house
two of Mrs. Moore's brothers awaited the
coming of the prisoner. As soon as he
appeared they made desperate effort to
get at him, but were prevented by the
policemen. So great was their rage that
an eye witness says had it not been for
the officers O'Hers would have been killed
On the way to the station house the
greatest difficulty was experienced in keep.
ing the incensed brothers from doing the
prisoner harm. .-
O'Hsra, who WAS defended at the hear
ing by Mr.. Gott, former partner of
Justice Rhodes, denied the whole affair.
He put in evidence a letter from Mrs.
Moore in which she urges him to visit her
aid tells him not to let certain of his rela-
tives know that he was coming to Dor
chester county. 1t came out In the evil
dence that Mrs. Moore had accepted
presents from O'Hsra; and it is claimed
that O'Hara's wife has number of letters
written to him by Mrs. Moore which will
show that improper relations existed be-
tween her and O'Hara. o Hara testified that
when he was fondling Mrs. Moore she said
to him. "Don't tell George Of any liberties
you take with me-" He says he promised
not to do SO, and she did not object to his
liberties. Justice Rhodes held O'Hara for
hearing on Saturday next.
Mrs. Moore is slender, delicate looking
woman of 30 years, and prepQesessing in
appearance.