The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-01-18

james Deheld sweet spectacle. lt was no
more nor less than barrel of sugar. He
drew near unto 1t and distracted about Fifty
pounds, more or less, and walked off. Officer
Kearney saw the little transaction, and walked
after him. and catching him by the collar, told
him he was wanted. As they were going along
10 the Station House, Frank Chanley chum
of Sloan's, interiered with Officer Kearney, and
tried to get hrs prisoner released. The result
was that both were marched to Alderman Belt
ler's Office and Sloan was held in Sl0O bail to
answer for larceny, whilst Chanley was held in
$500 to answer the charge of interfering with
an officer in the DISCHARGE OF bis duty.
INCITNG TO RIoT.-Last Monday morning
a man named Isaac Dawson went into Duhys
liquor store in Frankford, with several com
panions, and undertook to raise rumpus aud
riot He talked largely to MIR. Duly, and gently
insinuated that he intended to tear his esta-
blishment out, with the help OF his aforesaid
companions Duffy did not exactly like the
idea of such q radical house-Ceaning scheme,
and proceeded forthwith to tell the Mayor of
his grievous experience. The Mayor issued
warrant for the arrest of Dawson, and he was
forth collared at Whitehall by Officer Johnson,
and escorted TO Alderman Holmes office. After
hearing, he was held in $500 bail to answer.
NYMPHs SENT BELow.-Last night, shortly
after midnight, a couple of street-walkers, who
had been practising their siren arts all to no
purpose, were pacing their weary rounds in the
neighbOrhood of Sixth and Lombard streets. Up
and down they travelled their weary way
their spirits sustained by the old remedy of
pouring spirits down, until they got noisy. They
were both arrested and had hearing before
Alderman Butler. They gave the names Of
Josephine Gilbert and Ellen Clark. The result
of the hearing was, that they we're furnished
board and lodging for amonth at the expense of
the city.
BURGLARS SCARED OFF.-About half
past two O'Clock this morning, Mr.. Beatty, re-
siding at No. 1851 South street, heard a noise as
If some one was trying to force an entrance into
his house. He got up and, getting gun loaded
with large shot, he went to his back window
and looked out. Three men were below, who
had got into the yard by climbing the fence,
and were then in the act of forcing open shut
ter He fired the gun at Them when they pulled
up stakes and fled. On making an examination,
it was found that they had forced the bolt back
but had not been able to effect an entrance.
STEALING CHICKENS. - Joseph Butter
worth and william Lind were before Alderman
Hurley this morning upon the charge of steal
ing four chickens. They visited the place of
Mr.. Austin at Belmont Cottage, under the pre-.
tense of showing letter to an old man. They
slipped under the barn, and deposited the
chickens in a hack and made off. They were
perceived, followed, and arrested. Each was
held in $500 bail.
SELLING LIQUOR TO MNoRs.-Thonas
Walters, who keeps place in Frankford, on
Church street was arrested last Monday after
noon, on a charge of selling LIQUOR to minors.
His place is near the Decatur Engine-house,
and it is alleged that he is in the habit of sell
| ing liquor to minors, and also of selling with
| out taking out license He had a hearing
| before Alderman Holme, and was held in 5000
bail to answer.
| CARELEssNEss.-Last night there were a
| great number of stores found open IN the Fifth
| Police District. About twelve were reported to
| the Mayor. 1t is worse than carelessness to
| leave such an inducement to thieves and in
| cendiaries to practice their avocatiOns. Not
| withstanding all that has been said upon the
subject by the press generally, the same thing is
| reported day after day.
A MISTAKE. - The paper of yester day
stated that a thief had attempted to rob the
house Of Mr.. William Miller, a. Seventh and
Christian Streets and that when he was chased
from that place he ran into the Moyamensing
Hose Company's House, and made his escape in
that way. 1t is not stated, nor was it believed
that he was member OF that Company.
SUSPICIOUS. - Joseph Wilson was dis
| covered in the fourth story of the building No
| 900 Chestnut street last evening, by a Young
lady, who called in Officer Souder and had him
taken before Alderman Beltler He was held in
| $500 bail. 1t is supposed il was his intention
to rob the place.
EFFIRE-PLUG BURsT.-Owing to neglect on
the part OF somebody who ought to have had
the fre-plugs properly protected against the
frost, there have been several bursting the late
severe cold weather. Last night the plug at
Eighteenth and Spruce streets burst, ,and flooded
the street with water.
RECOVERY OF STOLEN GooDs.-Another
batch of the goods stolen by Harrod. trOm
| stores in Chestnut street, has been recovered by
| Lieutenant Connolly. The recovered property
consisted of penknives, combs, and fancy arti
cles, 1t was restored to the owners
A YOUNG REBEL. - Alderman Hurley
! this morning committed lad, sixteen years old
! named William Hazel, to the House of Refuge
| for the larceny of a sum of money from hi
mother, and being so unruly that she could no
control him.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.-The store at tht
corner of Twelfth and South streets was broker
into about o'clock this morning. The thieve
had pred open window, but were alarme
before they had succeeded IN doing anything
and ran off,
SLIGHT FIRE.-The chimney of Jane
| Cooper's residence, Second and Hunhngdo
| streets, took fire early this morning, but wa
| extinguished before any material damage wa
| done.
ACCIDENT.-About 10 O'Clock this mornin
r | a woman named Hattie Curtis fell upon tn
r | pavement at Eighth and Chestnut streets, and il
! iured herself seriously. She was taken to tn
: | Hospital.
, ! WEHAvE still further reduced prices OF Mem
, | Youths, and Bows ClOthing-being determined
! close out Winter Stock
! | No BETTER INVESTMENT CAN BE FOUND TIA
i | CLOTHING AT OUR PRESENT PRICES WHICH AR
LOWER THAN THEY POSSIBLY CAN BE Mex
| WINTER.
HALFwAY BETWEEN BENNETT & Co.,
e SIXTH STs. t6ls MARKET STREET
= PERHAPS You DON'T Know nj That the BEL
Clothing the cheapest IN more particulars tina
merely tasting longer II Is cheaper III tines OthC
Of discomfort on your minus; it is Landowner, thu
saUes the necessity Of having UGriety of suits Il