The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-19
BY tsiE SOUTHERN MALL.
Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald.l

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. is, 1912.
The bold attack made yesterday morning upon
the premises and person Of Judge Jones, has been
the subject of much excitement throughout the
community. l am pleased, however, to learn to-
day, that his house is but slightly injured Two insi
vlduals were arrested in the vicinity of Royborough
during the course OF the afternoon, brought to this
city, and fully committed to prison One of them
bore evident marks OF the desperate encounter with
the Judge.
The ''hutnbug" case Of McEwen and Shea, has
thanks TO neither Judges or lawyers, been concluded
so far as the latter are concerned In a few DAYS
we may expect the able and eleborate'' opinion OF
his Honor Judge Barton--who, by the BY, retires
from the bench, but not without, generally be-
lieved, dealing vindictive blow at his able fear
less, and independent associate, upon the BENCH
ony) Judge Dorani Hats Xvi
Between four and five O'Clock, Yesterday after
noon, slight fire occurred in the large building oc-
cuPied as the Moyamensng School House, corner
of Eighth and Fitzwater streets, during which
general and frehtful alarm prevailed amoog the
scholars, who numbered some two or three hun
dred twas raining quite hard at the time and lie
little creatures rushed into the street apparently
frantic. None, however were seriously hurt in the
confusion.
Several more important cloth casas were deter
mined yesterday in favor of the United States
Another one is now before the District Court
which will end, no doubt, in favor of Uncle Sam.
A painter named Wilson, accidentally severed an
artery this morning at about II o'clock, at llth and
Spring Garden streets, where he was employed
1t was feared he would bleed TO death.
Several other minor accidents have occurred du
ring the day, but have only time to notice one
which came under my notice few minutes be.
fore 3 O'Clock this afternoon. The large sign occu
plying the western front of Mr. Fonley's furnishing
warehouse, at The s. f.. corner OF Second and
Walnut streets, was blown down, falling with fear
full violence upon the head of lady who was pas
sing at the unfortunate moment, and striking a
gentleman upon the ankle. The former was taken
up senseess, and conveyed into Mr. Finleys store
where medical aid, in the person of Dr. West, was
Immediately IN attendance, but, regret to add
little hopes are entertained OF her recoveryl
The Herald appears TO be In every body's hands
this afternoon What is the reason, can't cell
as have not had opp rtunity to look into lis
interesting columns.
Despite the disagreeable state of the weather last
evening, Walnut street Theatre was very well
attended The acting, throughout the performance
OF . London Assurance" was exceedingly chaste
and correct To morrow evening that splendid ac
tress, Mrs. Brougham takes benefit on which oc-
cason II Is hoped she will be greeted with a large
and fashionable audience. During her engagement
at the American, her reception has been most fiat
tenng, and hesitate not in asserting that she never
acquitted herself IN more pleasing and satisfactory
manner. Mr. Marshall the interchangeable lessee OF
the above popular establishment has won the de-
served thanks OF the friends OF the drama, IN pre-
senlns 10 them place SO worthy of patronage.
The Chestnut was but poorly attended To-mor-
row nlgh! Booth takes benefit; ne performs Rich
ard the Third
The olympic had delighted audience. Nalhans
performed some OF the astonishing ieats upon
record Tonight, LIE Tort presents his unquestion-
ed Claims 10 me numerous friends of this favorlte
circus Tor his share oil their patronage and have no
doubt bat the house will be filed to overlooking
L. Tort rs one ofthe first riders of the day
The following the sales of Stoc Ike for this dav =
$500 County bs 1870 81 $1,000 Cincinnati Water Wo,,
Bouds, Us shares kentucky Bank ~; is do North
err, Bank OF Kentucky go; so do Farmers aud Mechan
icsBans, lsb But little as doing in Exchanges either
domestic or foreign. % T
Weather clear cold and windy