The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-24


1 HEARINGS AT rHE CENTRAL srATIoN.--Before
Alderman Beltler at o'clock to-day, Mary
Murray, a nag maker. residing In Plney dol-
OF a rim 2 and breastpin, belonging to Mrs sallie
Wilson, residing at No. 302 New Market street,
VIII Win whom e66 % she boarded The defendsnt I was
James Dennis had a further hearing, charged
with burglariously entering the house of VIII
city, holding a pistol to the occupants head,
and threatening TO blow out his brains II he
to answer at Court
A STIR IN THE TENTH WARD-On Monday
next we shall publish in THE EVENING TELE-
GRAPH o card from 1--WE hundred of the promi-
nent citizens ofthe Tenth Ward, endorsing Mr.
A. ii, Franciscus their candidate for Select
Councilman. In the list we observe the names
of many respectable and honorable merchants
Ward at heart, and we have no doubt that this
compliment TO MIR. Franciscus will be duly
appreciated by him. We are glad to learn that
meeting of the citizens of the Tenth Ward is
called for Monday evening, at the hall OF the
for the purpose of taking this vital matter into
consideration.
RECKLESS DRIVING, although so dangerous,
is favorite sport. About half-past O'Clock
this morning, a man ran into an old lady who
Market, and knocked her down. The shaft
struck her on one side of the neck, inf1icting
very painful injury. For some time she could
not be removed from the sidewalk where her
bewildered and weeping children were gathered
about her. but after time. she was placed upon
settee, and taken to her home in the neighbor-
hood,
A DISADVANTAGE sometimes results from
having the same name with several other
people. In our issue of yesterday we noticed
steps of Mr.. william M Stewards residence, at
No. l34 Richmond street We had in mind
another h Of that name and were led astrsy, o., by
use of names which are also used by other
people, mistakes will occur.
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC
GdTX@MT; CITY d. H. Munndy's great m moon. ION.
evening The last boat leaves Vine street
wharf at eight o'clock this Saturday evening.
ing at the seaside. with music and other de-
lightful accomplishments The train will re-
O'clock This win he sniendId affair
A FEMALE BooK-THIEF. - Ann Donahue
stepped into an establishment at the corner of
Columbia avenue and Front street, and stole
number of blank books. With these she
mantown road and Master Street, was detected
stealing an album from the front room OF
house. Alderman Shoemaker held her in $500
bail to answer.
DROWNING CAsEs.-Charles Heck, aged 40,
and residing at No. 300 Green street. was
drowned last night at Coates street wharf,
the unknown white man found drowned this
morning in a bathing tub on Smiths Island, is
five feet eight inches In height, has brown hair,
dressed In q black coat and blue army pants,
long boots, and cloth cap. HIS age Is about 20.
CONTINUOUS TRoUBLE.-The Brophy shooting
case bids fair to place all the members of the
affair, quarrel yesterday ensued between
James. Michael, and his wife Mary, and Mrs.
Brophy the elder. The children, 1t is said,
grievously assaulted the old lady, and were
arrested and held by Alderman Senix in 5000
bail each to answer
A FERocIous ONsLAUeHT.-Michael Gallagher
dsorderly conduct When taken to the Second
District Station he turned upon the officer, and
He only ceased his onslaught when repeated
cudgellings had laid him low. Alderman Tit
termary committed him to prison
THEFT OF $1550.-Oficer McCabe arrested
Barney shannon, on warrant, for the alleged
theft of $3.50 from smaller boy named McGee.
Shannon is alleged to be q hard character, and
member of that noted organization known as
the Sehuylkill Rangers. Alderman Allen com"
mitted him.
Nor HONEST. Joseph Hobson, alias Thorn
ley, was taken in custody at Frankford road
and Richmond street, for stealing suit of
then selling the pawnbroker's ticket. Alder
man Shoemaker held him in $500 bail to
answer.
THE SENGERFEsT-WHAr IT CosT.-At the
meeting Of the General Com mittee Of the Tenth
| report was offered, as follows-Total receipts,
SO, ,28OS4; total expenses. $2l, ,O2O25; leaving a
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societies of this CITY Of $l2lG59
CRUELTY BEATING MuLE.-Martin Mulin-
| hill was arrested at Ninth and Callowhill
streets for numerically beating a mule over
| the head with the butt end of q whip. Alder
man Massey held him in $500 bail to answer.
Served him right
| Would TAKE SoMETHING.-John Hoy, boy
| of thirsty propensities, was yesterday arrested
| at Front and South streets for the alleged theft
of a number of bottles of mineral water from
wagon. Alderman Tittermary committed
| him. gsEshkl
OBITUARY.-Mr. William Leighton, of this
city, steward of the schooner Tecumseh, Cap
tain Hall, died ON the 14th instant at Kenne-
bunkport, Georgia, and was buried at JET
ferSon,
PUT TO WRONG UsE.-William Anderson,
| black boy was committed by Alderman Tit
termary for assaulting a crowd OF smaller boys
at Sixth and South streets, with baseball
club.
CITY TREAsURER.--Among the candidates fol