The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-19

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PETTY Police ITEMs.--A man named Jack
Robinson was taken to Alderman Maule's
hTee ~ be m wnd poPSaTy hSny X 6gwT s ss
sence OF his Honor, Jack did not behave him
sell In manner that showed due respect to
the Alderman committed him, In default OF
SlOOO bail and sent him below to have a chance
toget sober and reflect on his msdeeds.
Della Marks, q colored damsel of bulky pro.
PORTIONS was before Alderman Hibberd upon
in De Haven's cellar, at Sixth and Arch streets
OF the care of a silver watch. AS the man did
taken into custody. She was held in 5000 bail
to answer the charge OF larceny,
Last night Charles Higgins found q quantity
OF rope and a jib on wharf No. H. Port Rich.
mond which had not been lost Charles en-
plumber, in the character of a vigiiant police.
man, who kindly conducted him TO Alderman
Sinex's office. That gentleman, after hearing
the facts of the case held Charles in $500 bail to
answer for his little mistake.
Henry Blythe was arrested upon q charge Of
receiving stolen goods. II is asserted that he
bought quantity of goods that were stolen
from the Boston Company,s wharf, at Pine
After an examination before Alderman Nor
row, he was held for further hearing.
AN ENTERPR1s1Ne TH1EF.-A colored youth
named William III. Sharp has managed to Sc
Delaware county, and the rural sections of the
city 1t appears that he has been ia the habit
then plumbers them of anything valuable he
can conveniently carry away with him.
able gold watch from Mr.. Thomas Adams, of
Kingsessing, horse from Mr.. Withers, of
from MIR. Ellet Moore. of Delaware county, and
gun and equipments from Mr.. Jesse Dutten,
of Chester. He was arrested by officer Dales,
of the sixteenth District and after a hearing
before Alderman Allen, was held for further
examination OF the case.
The SOUTHERN yellow FEVER RELIEF FUND,
which is being collected under the auspices OF
the Philadelphia and Southern Mail Steamship
Company, already amounts to about one thou
sand dollars, and is rapidly increasing. Mr..
William L. James, the General Agent of the
Company, however, deems 1t necessary to eau
tion the public against paying money TO any
unauthorized persons on behalf of this fund.
There is in every community class of men
with such surprising littleness of soul that they
would embrace such an opportunity for
swindling If the opportunity was presented.
Therefore, let all contributions be sent direct to
the General Agent, Mr.. James, or to Messrs:
William @, Harris IL Co., No. l25 South Third
street, who are the only persons authorized to
make collections.
The WEcoAcoE LEGION, a new military Or
ganization, is getting well under way, Com
recruits, forty eight in number, and been duly
inspected and accepted by the mastering officer.
held last evening, and resulted in the choice of
the following:-Captain, p. f. Wallington, of
First Lieutenant, John p. Denny, of the 4th
Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserves; and Second
Vounteers No person viii be- Admitted IL tne to t6e 5e
Legion who did not serve in the Union army at
least three months during the war.
A THREE CoRNERED FIcHT.-About 10 O'Clock
last evening three roughs got into fight In
and reckless and bloody scene ensued. The
men cut and slashed at each other until the
blood ran in torrents. They gave the names of
Edward Hicks, Henry Hinckley, and Edward
warner. The TWO latter were so severely cut
about the head as to, be unable to appear.
arrested. and. after hearing before
Alderman Holmes, was held in $1,000 bail for
assault and battery with intent to kill.
DISHONEST WAsHERwoMAN Kate Singleton,
colored woman, has been going the rounds of
washerwoman. From her actions it seems that
she needed watching as much as she did the
washing. Being engaged by the family of Dr.
Williams, at Thirty seventh and Bridge streets,
she took advantage of them, and stole a bundle
of ladies' clothing she was arrested soon after
wards, and had a hearing gIgo before % Alderman ian
dhsTgs Asgs Tfi o3 iaFceay her S1OO bail TO
STORE RoBBERY.-Last night the drug store
OF Mr.. Ambrose Smith, at the N. e. corner of
Broad and Chestnut streets, was entered and
robbed The thieves obtained entrance by
going through an alley-way leading from Juni
per street and jumping fence at the rear of the
yard. They then forced back window and got
into the store. They could not find any money
but opened case and took a lot of fine brushes
and fancy articles amounting in value to about
one hundred dollars.
For THE SEAsDE.-The fall arrangement of
the trains on the Camden and Atlantic Rail-
road, which is published elsewhere goes into
operation to-day. The mail trains will here
after leave Vine street ferry at 7 80 A NJ and
Atlantic City at 8 AZ P. NJ. This is the most
delightful month of all the year at the seaside,
and, although the fashionable season" has
closed persons who really wish to enjoy q grand
bath and good time generally have still the
best of opportunities for doing SO.
THE ARRIVAL OF BISHOP WooD.-Owing to
a delay in the arrival of the steamship Arago
at New York, with the Right Rev. Bishop
Wood, Of this city, on board, the grand recep-
afternoon is necessarily postponed. The Arago
| arrived at New York this morning, and IL Is
! expected that the programme for the reception,
| as already published by us, will be carried out
on Saturday afternoon.
RIVER P1RATEs.-Samuel Taylor and James
! Montgomery were arrested yesterday in Marl-
| borough street, upon charge OF larceny. II is
MARY Ann" that is lying at Marlborough
| street wharf, and stole quantity of rope from
il. They were observed, and soon afterwards
| arrested, and taken before Alderman Clouds,
| who held them in $500 bail each to answer.
THE PH1LoPATRIAN SOCIETY will hold their
festival this afternoon on the grounds
Of the ST., Johns Orphan Asylum, where
| b shop Wood was TO have taken place. Although
| Bishop Wood could not reach the city in time
| for the formal reception this afternoon, 1t is
thought that he may be present on the occa-
| sion.
COMMISSIONED. Louis J. Sacrist6, who served
| with great credit during the war, and left the
army as Brevet Major Of Volunteers, has just
Board at New York city, ana been commits
stoned as Second Lieutenant in the Goth
Regular Infantry.
Ada1;a MarI1s ryos baforo AIlo,