The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-14
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LFOr Additional Local Rc,ns see Third Poge.l


The experiences of some OF the claimed ine-
briates among whom was Bemer, of Mhlersville,
Brother Roberts, g. w. q. T. OF the state of
Delaware made very amusing and instructive
speech. The progress in Delaware has been very
rapid 1t is absorbing al the other Orders From
~ lodges and 600 members since last September, it
has increased to 90 LODGES and 1000 members.
Mr.. Nicholson of Philadelphia, followed Mr..
Roberts and a number OF others
On tho whole, the meeting of great interest
In three counties, through the influence OF the
Order, all lager beer saloons have been closed.
SECOND DAY.
The session opened At 10 A. NJ this morning, Rev.
j =. CIouc1, u. w. q. r., in the chair. Opened
Minutes of yesterday read and approved.
The places nominated for next meeting of Grand
Lodge were Carlisle, WilliamspOrt, Greensburg,
Allegheny, Scranton, and Chambersourg.
MEETING OF THE CORN ExoHANGE.-Th
Corn Exchange Association held meeting this
morning in reference TO the passage of the League
Island bill by the House OF Representative. Mr..
Cnaries @ s. ~. CUMMINGS presided Mr u p HaTpsr % Jel-
frles ohered The following resolutions, which were
adopted =
the United States have accepted League Island as
gilt from the city of Philadelphia for Navy Yard
Ior on cad vessels, we the Corn Exchange Asso-
citation of Philadelphia, congratulate the country
and express thanks to the mbers of the House
Of Representative on the passage OF the bill ana as
1t will soon be submitted TO the United States Senate
for their consideration, therefore be 1T
FeSoVe0 hat we respectfully URGE upon the mem
represented by the members Of Congress from our
city and that we viii hail the passage of the blu by
Them as an act worthy of the muuifcent gift of our
citizens, in the location OF this great navy yard at
League Island
ResolUed That committee of five be appointed,
TO senda copy OF these preamble and resolutions
our Senators and Representatives in Congress, and
also to the Board OF Trade, Board of Brokers' and
the Coal Exchange, asking their concurrence and
h Committee-E Harper Jeffries, George L. Buzby,
Andrew j. Catherwood, Samuel j. Christian, How
A New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. evening Lad
nel's summer garden, one of The appurtenances to
Aadner's MI lary hall, Third street, below Green,
in music is given. The instrument that makes this
music is called the Orchestrion. The Orchestrlon
consists OF beautifully nnshed and highly po shed
case of walnut, twelve feet IN HEIGHT containing
about five hundred pipes, which represent nearly
all the orchestral instruments, suc1 vo!ins flutes,
0boes, caroDets, bassoons, trumpets, horns, trom-
bones, etc These pipes are placed above and around
the most delicate machinery aud scrupulously exact
mechanism, whch, together with cylinder, is
Visible through glass doors. This cylinder contains
the time" and, beng put IN motion by gentle
pressure On spring, and supplied with power and
the necessary wind by weight of Iour hundred
pounds performs the grandest overturs selections
from operas, dauce, and national music, which
require from eight TO ten minutes time. Az parlor
instrument 1t is inestlmabe, being ornament to
the drawing room. The repertoire may be increased
at pleasure, the manufacturer supplying the cylinders
to order.
DEATH OF a WELL. KNOWN CrTIzEN.-
1t is WI feelings OF the greatest regret that we
announce the death of Casper NJ. Berry, which
Reed street. Mr.. Berry served in the Mexican war,
but owingto failure IN his health was obliged to
return before the end OF t0at campaign From the
formation of the Scot Legion he was one of its
most. prominent m?mbers, aud for several years
past has been the Vice-Pres.dent of that organza
ton. At the breaking out OF the Rebellion, Mr..
Berry accepted the position OF Major of the 26th
Lieutenant Colonel He about forty five wears
of age, and was eX remelY popular account of the
urbanty OF his manners and his many noble traits
OF character. de was the proprietor OF the
Marquee, - in Sixth street. near Chestnut, great
resort for our returned soldiers. He was always
active IN every good work intended for the benefit
of our d'sab. ed heroes, and he wi be remembered
for his innumerabe unostentations CHARITIES. He
died OF pulmonary disease contracted while in
special meeting OF the Scott Legion will be held
at the Headquarters, sixth and SAMSON streets to
take ap )iopriate action upon ms death.
A USEFUL INsTITUTIoN.-St. Joseph's
Hospital under the charge OF the Sisters of Charity
at Sixteenth and GIrard aveaue, is now flied to the
extent OF the ability of the sisters TO provide for the
patients daily applying for reet To The upper Sec
ton OF the city this hosp tai absolutely indispen
sable. The yearly appropriation made to the hospi.
tai by the State Legislature this year in some
way overlooked so that the managers are at present
much stra1tened In their means as compared with
ing to the usefulness Of this institution, the sisters
have projected festival to be held on their grounds
to Gays contributors to which they solicit IRON
as themselves
CoNvALEsCENCE OF OUR ABLE CHIEF OF
PoIIoE-Mr Samuel G. Ruggles the renowned
Chief OF Police OF This city, has been for some DAYS
lying very low from q combined attack of conges-
ton of the brain and bilious fever. 1t Is with
great pleasure toat we are able to chronicle de-
cided Improvement in his health and to believe that
within short time he will be able to again assume
the onerous duties he so thoroughly discharges
For sixteen years Chief Rugges has filled his posi-
fiOn most admirably, conscientionsly and mOdesty
fulfilling the incessant duties requisite for the
preservation of peace IN great city.
THE FAIR AT NATIONAL GUARDS
HALL.-Ihe Fair OF Perseverance, Encampment has
closed and we regret to say has not been so sacGess
mounted sets OF base bali implements were voted
tor. Pilgrim Base Ball Club took the first prize,
GermanoWn n Base Ball Club the second and Intre
pid the third. The 500 feet OF steam forcing hose
was awarded 10 the United States Hose Company
The vote stood-United States Hose, 1926; Fame
Hose, 1913 Several other articles were Withdrawn
TO save consderabe losses but will be voted tor at
future fair to be held IN Germantown.
BENEFIT OF THE VAPoR BATH.-The
vaprr bath is a remedy tor the following dieases,
those especially OF chronic nature VIZ, in rheu-
matism or gOut; Neuralgia facial and cranIal neu-
ralgia, Catarrhs, chronic cutateous diseases, dys-
dropsy, scrolula GERS the limbs and in cases OF
u.ua dilatatlOn OF the VEINS, which attack many
persons in the feet, especially those who stand much
The yapor operates by increasing the circulation OF
the blood that stagnates IN the yens Bathing often
daily, and tne human BODY divine may DEFY all
epioemlcs for cleanliness IS a host in ITSELF
SEASIDE SHAwLs.-These very beautiful
fabrics are becoming extremely popular with those
who contemplate spending the summer IN the coun-
try or at fashionable watering places They are very
fine specimens OF Philadelphia manufacture, and are
to be procured at the establishment OF Edwin Hall
Co., No. z8 > second street: John ". Thomas
No. 405 and 407 N. Second street; ana others Ladies
who are az TAFT in matters of CO tune pronounce
these shawls perfect, both in taste and texture we
Atlantic City curing the coming summer.
RESISTING THE POLICE.-On last Sunday
SQUAD Of police officers Of the Fifth Distnc
attempted to arrest man named Morrlssey a
TWentyfOurth and Pine streets. They were attack 90
hyJa q