The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-21
INTERESTING ITEMS.


band, Thomas Fallon. 1t appears that Fallon's
motive for the murder arose from a disagree
ment between him and his wife some months
ago, IN regard sC to some property. He wanted
to raise $500 on the house. but his wife would
not sign any paper that would permit him to do
1t; therefore, in her absence, he prevailed upon
his cousin to forge his wIfe's name, which she
did, and he obtained the money When ms
wife returned she talked to him. and a fuss
was made about it, and Falon and mis- cousin
were arraigned before the Police Court. The
matter was quashed provided Falon would
enter all the property IN his wife's name. He
did so, but swore revenge. Poison was found
IN the house at several different times since
then. Many things consplre to show that the
aIalr was premeditated, and done in an hour
when the murderer thought he would escape
detection.
About Hauling Down the American Flag
We see it stated that General Dix's famous des.
patch, sent to New Orleans in 1861 which has
gwen hlm more reputation than anything else,
was not his, alter all. At the time the despatch
was written, General Dix was Secretary of War,
and Judge Holt was Attorney General. When
General Dix received the news OF the Rebel
demonstration at New Orleans, he went to Judge
Holt In much perple2ity, seeking his advice. In
answer 10 his anxious question, what shall
doW the bold and patriotic Attorney General
at once dictated to him the words of the famous
despatch. 1t seemed too strong to the Secretary
OF War, and he remerked, would YOU really
send that orderW Eyes, sir |" firmly replied
Judge Holt; and the noble despatch which has
made General Dix so famous was sent But the
credit of il belongs to Judge Holt and not to
General DiX.-BostoR Commonwealth.
A Charming Experience.-A man named Cos
tello, known as the 'Snake Charmer,n gave an
exhibition of his power over dangerous reptiles
at the American Theatre in Buffalo, last
week, and alter the performance was over was
descending the stairs with number OF rattle.
snakes inside his shirt and around his person.
when one OF them, forgetting his charms, bit
hlm He was surrounded by dense crowd at
m nnhI &c 1A1
one OF the snakes was hurt, and, becoming
irate, revenged itself on him. He received
prompt medical attendance, but the poisonous
flesh became very much swollen, his mind be-
came deranged, and the lockiaW set in. At last
accounts he was improving.
An Old stove.-Probably the Oldest stove iu
the United States, says the Louisville (Ky.)
Democrat, is one which warns the hall OF Vir
glnia's Capitol in Richmond. 1t was made in
England and sent to Virginia in l770 and warmed
the House OF Bureesses tor sixty years before it
was removed to its present location, where it
has been for thirty years. 1t has survived three
British monarchs; has been contemporaneous
with four kingly monarchies, two republics, and
two imperial governments of France. The great
republic OF America has been torn by interne-
cine strife, the breaches partly healed and still
the OLD stove remains, unmoved in the midst
OF all.
Waterfall on Fire. "A young lady riding in
Sal Gil tne ousquenamma narlroad was suddenly
assaulted violently the other day by an old lady in
the seat behind her. who tore the "waterfall"
from the young lady's head, threw it on the
floor, and commenced stamping on it, The
young lady was at first disposed to resent this
treatment; but 1t was soon explained to her that
her waterfall was on fire when the old lady
seized it. She was sitting by the open window,
and spark from the locomotive had lighted
in her back hair, and would soon have lighted
il up had not assistance been thus promptly
rendered,
Fortunate Escape-A loving couple visited
the Office of the City Register of Boston, few
days ago, and wanted marriage certificate
made out as they were on the point of getting
married. While the clerk was preparing it they
had dispute. High words led to higher, and
finally the lady declared that she would not
marry the man. All attempts at reconciliation
were truitless. The certificate was torn up, and
the pair left the office apparently endeavoring
to ascertain which could talk the loudest and
fastest. 1t seemed to be an even thing. They
were matched but not mated.
Brown Colored Sons of Temperance Bos-
ton Voice says that the first subordinate division
OF Sons OF Temperance composed of colored
persons was instituted In that city recently. 1t
rs called the John Brown Division, No. $780,"
Twenty males and five females we're initiated.
William Wells Brown is the presiding officer,
and Rev. l.. A. Grimes the chaplain. This divi-
sion is the first fruit of the action of the Ma
tlonal Division at its last session IN reference TO
the ad mission of colored persons into the order.
Killed by Bees,-ln Illinois, few days ago,
swarm OF bees lighted upon her horse and lite
rally stung him to death. Mr.. Ried, who was
working near by, came up, and was badly stung
IN the vain attempt TO rescue the horse. II
seems mat the bees stung the horse blind
almost at hrst, and afterwards he made no exer-
tlons to tree himself from his tormentors The
horse lived about three hours.
General Fremont.-It is announced that the
publication of General Fremonts name as one
OF the signers of the call to the Cleveland Con
Vention, is fraud. General Fremont is now
as heretofore, ardently attached to the Republi.
can cause, and hard at work Tor il in Missouri
So at least we have been assured by Missourians
who are his Intimate personal and poliucal
friends.
Hoax-The story of the invention of a bul-
let-proof coat, which recently appeared in the
NOr6, turns out to be hoax The pistoI was
loaded with small cork only, and the indented
bullet, which was afterwards shown TO the
astonished spectators, was dropped upon the
| floor by the perpetrator OF the hoax the moment
| the weapon was fired.
August Hail-EXtraordinary weather WAS ev
| perienced in Scotland in August. In addition
| to severe rain, thunder, and lightning there
was storm OF hail that stripped the trees and
| destroyed corn, shrubs, and flowers. The hail
stones averaged 1ve-eighIhs of an inch in length
and lay upon the ground in places three feet
| deep.
"Tramps 1T is estimated that there are in
| England thirty thousand OF the Vagabond stroll
| lers known by the name OF tramps; and that the
| amount OF contributions levied by them in the
name OF charity, last year, was several thousand
pounds.
Railway Profits ia England-The London
Times says:-"The total earnings OF rail WAYS in
the United Kingdom amount to a good f4O, ,000 .
600 a year; and If we allow even so per cent for
working expenses, there will remain 92O. 600 OO0
TO represent profits"
Mufard in Retirement Musard. the
musical conductor, has been so successful that