The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-01-14
CAMDEN AFFAIRS.

A NICE LITTLE Row OVER THE RIVER
-''STRONG DRINK rs hAGING"-MAYoR BUDD
PUTS Down RowDYIsM, AND LosRs HIS JEWBLRY
IN so DoING-THE EFFORTS OF THE CAMDEN
OFFICIALS TO ENFORCE THE SUNDAY LAWs.-The
authorities of Camden are at last making
strenuous eXertions to enforce obedience to the
laws, more especially to those which are in
tended to secure quiet on the Sabbath For this
they deserve all praise, and 1t is only to be
regretted that they did not commence their
serious operations at an earlier period. For be
it known that rowdyism for long time was
rampant in Camden. This was particularly the
case of Sundays, when Philadelphia was accus-
toned o pour forth upon the devoted shores OF
Jersey the most disOrderly element of its popu'
lation.
lhe police force of Camden has been, and still
Is, entirely too small 10 cope with this rOWdy
element. They were not too, few in numbers,
however, to strike successfully at the root OF
the evil, and this they have done by enforcing
the law which prohibits the sale OF splrituous
LIQUORS on Sunday. The good work commenced
a couple of months ago, and the good results
which have followed are mainly due to the zeal
and activity OF Justices Cochran ana Cassiday.
At the present time, we believe, there is not a
single saloon in the city to winch access can be
had on the Sabbath. Since this has been the
case, the Towdy element of Philadelphia has
found Camden q very dull town on Sunday, and
so they have discontinued their visits for the
most part.
But Camden has a owdy element of its own,
which is still disposed to make trouble. Five
gentlemen belonging to this free-and-easy fra
ternty yesterday afternoon started out in search
of adventure. Between 4 and O'Clock they
arrived at a saloon on Market street. below
Second, kept by Jacob Hornet Admittance was
demanded and refused. Whereupon the tive
bold boys commenced an assault upon the door,
which they carried Ui ct dTpis. On etfecting an
entrance within the spiritual precincts. they
resolved TO vent their wrath upon the pro-
prietor tor his having kept them ont III the
cold so long.
As they were thus amusing themselves, Mayor
Budd reached the scene Oi the conflict, the noise
of which had attracted his attention while seated
in his parlor, few doors distant. The Mayor,
with no gentle grip, laid his hands upon the
most demon strative OF the five. This was re-
sented by the latter in an attempt to knock the
Mayor down; but his Honor warded Off the
blow, and by discreet rejolnder stretched his
assailant upon the floor. The discounted gen.
tleman gathered up his prostrate form and be-
took himself to the street, followed by his four
com panions. Two OF the latter then set upon
the Mayor, but their attack resulted in their
getting into the custody OF the latter, and being
marched off to the Station House. They there
gave the names of Murray and Lober.
Having secured his prisoners Mayor Budd
felt for his watch to ascertain the time, but
found only the dangling remnant OF the chain.
The watch was worth about $500, and IN addl-
tion 10 this valuable ring which had been
attached to the watch-chain was also missing.
The three desperadoes who escaped from the
saloon were then sought out by Marshal Camp
bell, IN company with several other officers. II
was ascertained that two of them were at their
boarding. house, on Front street, above Elm.
The house was surrounded, and Marshal Camp
bell entered the front door just as the fugitive
emerged from the rear. Que Of them, Seaman
by name. stumbled into the arms of Officer
Ayers English, Junior by which title the
other is known, fell into the hands OF Officer
Gaul.
officers Gilbert and Johntry in the meantime
proceeded to Centreville, where the fifth rowdl
resided, and found him safely bestowed in bee
for an innocent nap. He made a hasty toilet
and followed the officers to the Station House
This individuals name is George Wiley, and hi
reputation is that OF being an old offender.
The FIVE have hearing to-day before Mayo
Budd There is no doubt about their com
initial, and as the Court is now in session, the
will be tried at once and receive their jus
deserts.