The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-25


this city. From these schools have been ests-
bhshed several minor stations, which finally
have grown into seli-supportlng congregations,
and the contributions Tor missionary purposes
from the schools under his care we're among the
largest OF any in this city, DIR. Kennard was
also the young mans friend, aud many of this
CLASS have been assisted into the gospel ministry
through his lnstrumentahty. The news OF the
death of his highly res sJected divine will send
thrill OF sorrow this morning through the hearts
OF hundreds in this and other cities. 1t can
truly be said of the deceased that "a good man
has talen."
POLICE ITEMs.-Three women were ar
rested on Saturday, on Chesnut street. near
Sixth, on the charge OF pocket-picking, aud had
a hearing before the Recorder. The daring
character of this THEFT may be Judged of by the
fact that it was committed at midday, on a
crowded thoroughiare, and while the lady
robbed was walking. Nor was she aware of it
until asked if she had lost anything by young
man who witnessed the theft The defendants
gave the names OF Jane Phillips, Bridget Molloy,
and Mary A. DAVIS. On the person of Bridget
picked by Jane Phillips, the m oney stolen from
Mr.. Edwards was found. Bridget said she was
recently from Ireland, and tue others repre-.
sented themselves TO be from New York. They
were committed to answer.
Charles Walker, VINO was arrested on Thurs
day at the residence OF Francis Caldwell, on Wal
lace street, near Eighteenth in the act of rob-
bine the premises, had hearing before the Re-
been concerned in the attempted robbery of
Neil McCully's tailor shop on the 18th instant.
Goods to the amount OF $4,000 had been carried
from the shop and placed IN a wagon when
some of the neighbors nterlered, and the men
taking alarm, fed and made their escape.
Walker was identihed by several witnesses as one
OF the men engaged in conveying the cloth from
the shop to the wagon. He was committed for
trial.
John Sullivan and Ed ward Matisou had
hearing at the Central Station on Saturday,
charged with the thett of nearly five hundred
dollars from restaurant in Chestnut street, near
Fifth, on Sunday week. Defendants were
arrested in New York, and MIR. Norris, the pro.
pIietor OF the place, testified that Sullivan had
confessed to him that he broke into the place
while Mattison stood outside They were COM
mtted, and the two bartenders Eaton and SIS
son, who had been arrested previously on sus-
pcon, we're honoraby discharged.
Barney Mclihenny was arrested on Saturday
evening by Constable r. s. Smith, for interfering
with him while in the discharge of his duties.
Mr.. Smith had warrant Tor the arrest of a
couple OF professional thieves, whom be disco
Vered getting into a car at Ninth and Chesnut
streets. He likewise entered, and alleges that
when he attempted to make the arrest Nell
henny interered and the paries made their
escape. Mcllhenny IS said to be professional
thief. He was arraigned before Recorder Eueu
yesterday morning, and held Tor further hear
ing on Wednesday next.
Yesterday afternoon, one of the police of the
Ninth District arrested man, and while on the
way to the Station House vas attacked and vi)-
lently assaulted, and an attempt made to rescue
his prisoner. Two other officers came to his
assistance and stubborn fight ensued during
which Henry and Andrew Mcbride were shot
by the police. They we're removed 10 the St
JOseph's Hospital tor medical attendance.
THE CELEBRATION ON THE FOURTH OF
JULY.-The l04th Pennsylvania Regiment have
determined to attend the flag presentation OF
the Fourth OF July IN body. Their dress vii
be dark citizens clothes black felt hat, anC
whi To oil mo vii Wp
the 10th Corps badge. They will rendezvous a
the Grant House. .
The 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry will also turr
out on the Fourth, and they Will hold their fina
meeting on July 2. The uniform adopted fol
the occasion is black dress, fatigue caps, white
gloves, and silk badge. t.I.
A meeting OF the members of the l06th Regi
ment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Colonel More
head, will be held tomorrow evening, at No
1909 Glrard avenue, for the purpose OF making
arrangements for their participation In thu
Fourth OF July celebration.
On Saturday evening there was a meeting o
the Russell Troop" Company /, 10th Penn
sylyania Cavalry, neld at QuartermaSter Robi
sons saloon, Brevet Lieutenant'Colonel William
II. Fry in the chair. 1t was resolved tnat the
troops should parade in body on the 4th o.
july, and represent the 10Th in the presenta
tion of the colOIs to the State. This is the only
company from Philadelphia thaC was IN tht
regiment. Letters were read from General
Irwin Gregg and Lieutenant-Oolonel Robson
The meeting adiou urned to meet again on thurs
day evening next, at O'Clock, at the sam,
place.
WOrkmen have commenced operations on tn
immense stage in Independence Square, designed
10 accommodate those who are invited to part
cipate in the ceremonies OF the Fourth of July
The stage will be in the form OF an amphitbeatre
the rear portion being sixteen feet high. 1t
designed to accommodate about six thousan
persons.
CASUALTIES. - Ferdinand Lutz wa
drowned, Yesterday morning, at Green stree
wharf while bathne. Tie decea ed was twenty
three ' ears or age. The Coroner held an inques
a. d rendered a verdict in accordance with tn
facts.
Sylvester Jones, aged eighteen years. wa
drowned, yesterday. at Rock1ale. The bod
was recovered and taken to his late residence
No. 1918 North Eleventh street. The Corone
was notified.
Charles McNamee, fourteen and half year
old. was found drowned, yesterday, at Chesnu
street wharf Schuylkil Verdict Of the Jury
drowned while bathing
Thomas Butler, aged five years, and residin
az TWentysecond and Pine streets, fell in tn
street on Saturday, and broke his arm. Jane
Chambers, aged Is, and residing at No. l72
south Fourth street, broke his left arm by fal
ing from cherry tree. Both were admitted [
The Pennsylvania Hospital. John Craig, VIII
was kicked by mule on Thursday last, Will
leading the animal into the stable, died frol
the effect of the injury on Saturday. He reside
at No 1912 North Front street.