The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-24

SUPPOSED HOTEL THIEVES ARRESTED.
| Two men, named James Harris, who halls
| from the oty OF New York, and CharlcsiLane,
were arrested yesterday evening" at Eleventh
| and Chesnut streets on suspicion of larceny
| IL appears that gentlemen arrived in this CITY
ana took rooms at the st. Lawrence Hotel
Chcsnut street. above Eleventh. Leaving the
hotel 10 see the city sights, he returned 10 his
room to tnd that pocket-book, containing about
$40, wa non est, which he left in mis- room when
he went out.
One Of the accused registered his name at the
hotel, and was shown 10 a room, and the other
one subsequently called 70 see him After n
tine the pocket book and pair of nippers
were found on lot close by the window OF the
room occupied by one of the accused, and
hence tho arrest, II is believed the twain were
professional hotel thieveJ, and Alderman swift
committed them in default OF $1,000 bail.
A GERMAN HFRo-There is now In this
city a German by the name OF John Rodd who
served with credit for four years IN the army
aud is the survivor OF ten brothers who perlsnei
IN the ,doieuso OF the flag. They enlisted iu
PennsI lyania regimcnts, and are from Potts
town, In this State. Rodd is lame and weak
from wounds and exposure, and desires some
light work bv which ne can earn an honest
livelihood. His honesty is ceItided to by
authentic letters OF recommendation from the
editor Of the Sddts- Zeitung aud from Mr.
Osborne, of the New York Central Railroad.
He Is q deserving object of charity, homeless
and iriendless, and 1t should be made a matter
OF conscientious duty with our citizens to give
him employment and otherwise aid MIN
"THE Loyal GEoRGIAN."-This journal
was established mt Augusta, Georgia. as the
organ OF the Georgia Equal Rights Associa.
tion," by Captain j. h. BRYANT President of the
Association. Captain Bryant is nov In the city
soliciting assistance for the paper i'm orier that
its managers may not be forced 70 suspend its
publication. IL is doing good work In behalf
Of the freedmen, and has received the hearty
recommendation of such men as Charles Sum
ner, Lot NJ. Morrill,, William ID. Kelley, and Pro-
ysional Governor Hamilton, of Texas. Those
whoa deslrous of aiding the good cause ia
this way, can do 90 by calling upon RoJrrl II.
Corson, ESQ.,, Secretary of the Free linens Re-
lief Association" at No. 424 Walnut street.
"THE BELL STRIKES OYE."-For some
unexplained reason the State House bell struck
one This afternoon at a time when the hands on
the face or the clock indicated twenty minutes
past twelve o'clock. A perceptibe quickened
movement was apparent on the part OF many
persons who happened 70 he within hearing OF
the bell wien 1t struck. Workmcn thought
themselves behind time, and hurried 10 the
scenes of their labors; while boarters and
others who dine at O'Clock sharp, seized their
Cdstors and hurried home, to find they had time
TO take short.sized nap before dinner.
A WoUID-BE INCENDIARY.-JamesJ John
son, VINO resides in Wood street. Manayunk, got
deeply, darkly, beautifully blue" last night,
and while in that happy state of existence con.
celVed the innocent and playful idea of setting
the to his residence. He made several threats
to the above effect but fortunately for his
family and the owner OF the properly was pre-.
vented from carrying out his little bit of amuse-
ment. James was introduced to Alderman
kamsdale, however, who, on hearing OF James
fiery prOclivItics, held him IN $1,000 BAIL to an.
swer attempted arson.
A .."KNUCK" ARREsTED.-C Charles TAYLOR.
4 "kDucK," got on car at Thirteenth and
Market streets Yesterday afternoon, and mis-
TOOK the pockets OF gentleman, named Mr.
Leeds, tor his own, and thrust his digitas into
the same, drawing forth pocket-book contain
inc SS The loss was soon discovered, aud
Taylor handed the book to pal" who left the
car and skedaddled, but the action being wit
ne sea bv Mr.. Leeds, TAYLOR was arrested and
taken before Alderman Jones, who held him in
$500 ball.
A BRACE OF SwGNDLERs.--A day or two
since two men rented room ut No. 1885 Vine
street, and advertised Tor parties TO come and
obtain number OF situations OF different kinds.
One or two cClored men made application, and
we're CHARGED two dollars each tor Information
regard ng situations, which it was subsequently,
ascertamed contained not particle of truth.
The swindlers PLAYED their game until the place
cot too hot to hold them, when they departed
tor parts unknown.
The HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND FA-
GUILTY. 1t is understood that special meeting
of the Board OF School Control will be held on
Monday afternoon next TO hear the report of
the High School Committee. 1t is believed that
an election Tor a Principal and Faculty of the
School will take place. George Inman Richie,
Esq, is n prominent candGate for Principal
and number Of the Professors now in the
School will, 1t is thought, be retained.
A CASE OF FALSE PRETENsE.-A man
named Godfrey Ellinger had a horse for SALE
and found purchaser in the person of Mr..
Nltour, yesterday. Eliinger represented his
Bucephalus sound in every particular, but Mr..
Nitour, after his purchase, discovered that the
seller slightly preyaricated for the nag proved
to be the remains of beauty once admired"
Ellinger was consequently arrested and held to
bail by Alderman Thomas, on the charge of
false pTetense.
PROBABLE FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
"A colored lad named Edward Brooke, agei
eighteen, while hauling bricks for a ward corner
of Tenth and Norris streets, was thrown from
the cart by his horse taking fright at the 7'30 A.
NJ. train from Manayunk. He received severe
internal injuries, which will probably prove
fatal. The cart passed over the body lust above
the hips.
A LETTER THIEF.-A man named Thomas
Fairfax was seen yesterday afternoon tamper-
ing with letter-boX, at Eleventh and Locust
streets. He was trying to unlock the same with
a key in his possession, but had no legal right
to do so. He was soon in the hands of a police
officer, and was marched off to the Station
House.
THE POLITICAL WoHLD.-The political
gossip lit Saturday Night of this week is un.
usually interesting, giving, as it does, complete
review o. the political situation in this city. No
citizen should fail toread what is SAID aojut the
"Boys in Blue"
SUDDEN DEATH-James Ramsden wool