The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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STATE OF THERMOMETER To- DAY.-Six A. NJ,
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LADIES RELIEF sooIRrY.-This Society has
been engaged through the past season in per-
forming q noble work among the poor Of this
city. This morning their Office, at No. 537 N.
Eighth street, was the scene of much hiarity and
real pleasure, about three hundred children hay
ing assembled for the purpose Of engaging in the
festivities of the occasion, consisting of fine
repast, provided for them by the managers, and
the reception Of gifts such as clothing, shoes,
stockings, bOnuets and other articles, calculated
to be OF real service to them during the cold
weather.
A fine Christmas tree was placed in the win
dow upon which were suspended almost every
thing that the mind could think of that would
please and comfort the suffering. AS the goods
were distributed the countenances or the young
recipients would light up with joy, so that the
ladies who were instrumental in gS,.:.iug up the
affair were well repaid tGT their trouble.
One Of tho ladies' conaecetd with this charity,
Mrs. Benson, has collected over $1,000 during
the season towards this object, and others have
also met with much success in their efforts iu
this direction. As they charge nothing for their
services, all the money that is collected goes at
once towards the object for which II was in-
tended. Miss Martha Elsegood, the Missionary,
has been instrumental in doing vast amount of
good among the poor. The society is comprised
of ladies from all persuasions, Catholic and Pro-
testant. ls-r'ssH ~ " '.'
oAloh oFlGBRs BEATRN.-This morning,
5arUuTy and man named Hagey were
gned before Alderman Beitler, upon the
charge of being implicated in violent assault
and battery upon two police officers. Il seems
that warrant had been previously issued for the
arrest Of Carbury, who was charged with assault
aud battery upon a bartender, and malicious
mischief, at lager beer saloon Twe1ty,third and
Vine streets; also, with assault and battery upon
his wife. Last night Officers Osborne and Jen-
nings attempted 70 execute the warrant. They
proceeded 10 wenty third and Callowhil Streets
and there encountered Carbury, with number
Of his associates. The officers, upon stating the
object Of their visit, were attacked, knocked
down, and badly beaten. One OF them had his
star and club taken from him. The defendants
were committed for trial.
AN ACCEPTABLE CHRIsTMAs GIFT.-We can
imagine no more useful, valuable, and appro-
pirate Christmas gift, than any Of d. Apple
t ms standard publications. They are of great
permanent value, aud will prove lasting remem-
brnnce Of the siyeT. Mr.. James h. SimonB No,
80 n. S,Xth street, has them for sale, as well as
one OF the largest collections Of valuable works in
our cily. He is enteTprsing and discriminating
in his selectien OF works, and deserves the large
patronage which he is daily receiving from our
community. He Is special agent for the Memo
RAJ OF the Last Fair, and many other works, and
for variety and value, has 4 collection equal to
any in our city.
BvnoLARs Anour - This morning, between p
and O'Clock, a small couu.ing-room attached to
a commission house, az the southwest corner Of
Twenty. first and Marhet streets, was broken into
by burglars Powder was used % blow open the
fre-proof Too much of the article was used and
the books and papers were set on fire, This gave
an alarm, and the burglars escaped. The appa
ratus Of the Philadelphia Engine Company was
soon on hand, and the flames were eXtinglished.
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THE RUsH FOR SwERTMEATs. - Now is the
day for bonbons and sweetmeats. People who
during the year have been abstalning from all
such luxurieS are ready 70 invest in sweetmeats,
and go to either Of the Whitmans, Chestnut street,
above Third, and Market street, No. 1910. They
are the main depOts for such good things, and
receive the greater part of the patronage. Their
sweets are the sweetest in the city, and are bought
by thousands Of our citizens
FAIR IN AID oF THR WORKING WOMHN's
RELIEF AssocIAuoN.-In order TO obtain funds
for the establishment OF tho refuge for helpless
working women, a Fair has been opened at Ne.
1856 Arch street, and will continue during the
holidays. The cause is an excellent one, and the
charitable of our city would do well TO forward
to the room articles for sale, and also lend their
patronage 70 help those who are laDoringi 70 sue
ceed in the good work.
FIRR.-This morning, shortly before O'Clock,
= fire broke out at the coffee, mustard, and spice
giinding establishment of j. f. Bowles, Second
street, above Race. The upper portion Of the
building was pretty well damaged. box-mak .
ing shop adjoining sustained some injury.
wLARoTsY.--This morning William Wood, alias
White, was arralgned upon the charge OF stealing
q watch, the properly Of Mr.. Pagan, in s. Ninth
street. The article was recovered at paWn shop,
where It had been placed by thS accused.