The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-09-21


Burlington.
Great excitement was caused in Bur-
lington on Monday by the capture of
a noted thief and pirate by the name
of John Ryan, For some time past
the people of Burlington and surround
ing country have lost articles and no
clue to the thief could be found. De-
tectives have been engaged who used
their utmost skill to trace the daring
thief, but without effect. People be-
came SO alarmed that extra watchmen
were engaged to watch. the dwelling
houses of those living near here, but
with all their watchfulness and care
the thefts continued. Farmers COM
planned to the Mayor that their pro-
duce was carried away, one farmer
stating that he had watched his house
and grounds for over three weeks,
but the crafty manner in which things
were stolen led him to give up his vig-
ilent watch in despair. In this city
a sharp lookout was kept for any sus-
picious person who might be prowling
around Several rough-looking char
acters were arrested, but nothing could
be proven against them, and they were
discharged. The yachts in the imme-
date vicinity came in for their share
Of the pillage, tackling and everything
movable on the boats were taken away,
and in several cases gentlemen who
had left their yachting garments on
board and whose residents are near
by, were astonished to find that when
they went on board their boats their
clothes had been stolen. On Sunday
evening however, Aaron Shedaker,
farmer residing near Burlington, saw
man acting suspiciously on the shore
near his farm and determined 20 keep
a watch on him, as he had been a
heavy loser of all kinds of truck DUR
ing the season. Mr.. Shedaker was
rewarded after waiting for some hours
by seeing the man making towards a
boat with basket of potatoes, Sheda-
ker gave chase, when the thief threw
the potatoes away and jumped into
the boat aud made towards Badgers
Island. Mr.. Shedaker watched where
the man landed, procured boat and
determined to make thorough search
of the Island. He was so quickly
after the man that he had not time to
hide the stolen goods he had in the
boat, among which were two baskets
of potatoes, belonging to him, his name
being on the baskets. Shedaker then
hunted around, and after vigiIant
search discovered the man entering
cave; he grabbed him and after Sc
we're tussel succeeded in securing him.
He then dragged him to his boat,
rowed over to Burlington, sent for
Officer Peter Vsndegrift, and on his
arrival took the man to the lookup.
They went back to the island, which
is about four miles long, and made
very thorough search of the cave,
which is surrounded by dense thicket,
and 10 their surprise found clothing,
fishing tackle of all kinds, several
pieces Of valuable plate, all kinds of
produce, lot of hardware, groceries
and enough goods to start country
store. Watch was kept on the place,
but no one else put in an appearance,
and the goods were taken to the lock-
up. On Mondzy morning Mayor
Riggs Office was crowded, and when
the prisoner was brought before lis
Honor Mr.. John Newkin identified
the pants which the prisoner had on,
and the coat and vest Mr.. Shedaker
said belonged to him, having been
stolen from his dwelling some time
since. Several ladies' and gentleman
came forward and identified goods,
which were returned to them. The
prisoner, who is well-built man, with
hang-dog expression, insauswer to
Mayor Rigg, stated he had nothing to
say. He was then committed to the
county Jail for trial. Great relief is
felt over the mans arrest.
officer Prince arrested Benjamin Es-
low, on Saturday night, for assault and
battery on his wife. He was commit
ted in default of 5000.
William Tucker was arrested by
Officer Prince for being drunk. He
was released after paying fine and
costs.
Patrick Doyle, had hearing for
disorderly conduct and was committed
in default of $500.
The river front of Burlington pre-
sented an animated scene on Monday
afternoon, the occasion being single
scull race between Charles Gallanaugh
of CsnadN and William Flick of Phila-
delphis, over course supposed to be
3 miles in length, from Grubb's yacht |
to buoy off College wharf and re-
turn for purse Of $500. The start |
was made at 6 P. NJ. the water being |
in excellent condition. Gallanaugh
caught the water first and in the first |
100 hundred yards drew ahead and |
from that time the race was not ia
doubt. At the buoy he was Leading |
Flick 45 seconds, and at the finish had |
a lead of over 300 yards. Time, % |
minutes. The steamers Edwin Forrest |
and Moses Taylor loaded with the re-
spective oarsmens friends followed the |
race, Both men were in training at |
the Oneida boat house and were in ex- |
cellent form. Considerable betting |
took place before and during the race |
the odds being largely in favor of |