The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-30


into custody yesterday afternoon. charged with
streets.
He was Ca ken before Alderman EgpleEton who
heard the statement of the storekeeper. from
which IT appeared that Hamilton went into the
tor that 3 gentleman wished to see him outside
the building. The proprietor hurried out aud
while looking for the person whom Hamilton
said was in waiting, the accused opened the
drawer and abstracted therefrom all the money
pIice kept watch in the street 10 give the signal
when the attendant of the store was about TO
return. Hamilton was held in 5000 bail to an
swer
BREviTrEs.-It is currently rumored that
"DaVy Jones" Is TO have charge of the city
loc ocker.--The weather changed last night: a
cold chilly wind prevails. much to the distaste
of all such persons who rejoice In linen coats
and freedom from coliars.--The case of
Brock, charged with com picity IN the execution
of fraudulent hOuds comes mp for a final hear
ing on Thursday next-The execution of
Ntnnemore has excited much comment; now
mat me event has been accomplished many
entertain the conviction of his insanity.-The
public schools open on the 2t of September.-
The new Walnut Street Theatre is rapidly APP
preaching comnletion.
SLIGHT FIREs.-About half past O'Clock,
this morning, slight fire toek place at
Schrack's paint store, Nos 152 and l54 North
Fourth street. The prompt arrival OF the fire.
men prevented the flames from spreading A
fire also took place last evening at W. X. Kidd's
grocery store, corner of Sixth and ButtonwOod
streets.
The alarm OF fire about half past IL o'clock
this morning, was caused by the burning or a
portion Of the roof of house in Hillsdale place,
Cherry street, below Fourth. The flames were
extipguished before any serious damage had
been done
LARCENY OK MoNEY.-A black man, named
Robert NJ. Bailey, was arrested yesterday, by
OhiceT Sheetz, to answer the charge of larceny
OF 80 from a small girl who had been sent on
an eTrand by her mother to purchase some
articles at q neighboring store. He took the
money from the hand of the little girl aud then
made off with IL. The officer, learning of the
aiair, made search for the thief when he was
oveTtaken and escorted TO the Office of Alder
man Tittermary, who held him to answer for
the ofense.
LARCENY OF BooTs.-A younn man, named
John Hagerty. entered the store of Mr.. Warri-
ner, No. 1899 Market street, yesterday morning,
engaged. he managed to secret under his cloth
ing several pairs of shoes and boots After
and policeman despatched after him. He was
overtaken. and conveyed TO the office of Alder
man Allen who committed him In default of
bail to answer for the alleged offense.
The NINETEENTH WARD UNION REPUBLICAN
| NOMINATIoNs.-The delegates ofthe Nineteenth
| Ward met on Wednesday evening, but delayed
their proceedings 70 long that the nominations
were too late for publication, The following
| are the nominations
Select COunciL-James Ritchie.
Common Councit-Nicholas Shane, Charles A.
School Directors-James Milligan. Henry f.
| Bucher, James knight, and Edward Leherts.
LARCENY AND AssAuLT.-A man giving the
| name of Frank Doyle was taken into custody
| yesterday, at his residence, No. 236 Monroe
| street, on the charge of committing larceny at
| Delaware avenue and Vine street. While at
| al the officer. The accused was taken before
| Alderman Toland, who committed him in de-
fault of $500 bail to answer at Court.
WATERMELON THIEvEs.-Wiliam McCarty,
fourteen years of age, Charles strackenbsck,
teen years of age, were arrested yesterday on
the charge of stealing watermelons from store
were taken before Alderman Gibson, and held
in $500 BAIL each TO answer.
MAN DROwNED.-AbOut half-past o'clock
this morning, white man fell overheard at
pier No l2 North Delaware avenue, and was
drowned Officer Gibson gave the alarm, and
soon succeeded In obtaining aid. After working
about an hour to recover the body, they aban-
doDed their efforts.
A SLIGHT FIRE occurred this morning, at
half. past O'clock in Schrack's paint and var
nish establishment, on Fourth street, below
Race. A conflagration was avoided by the
prompt exertions OF the perseverance Hose ana
| the police officers in the vicinity.
SUSPECTED OF ARsoN.-Edward Piper, living
| in Linden street, was taken into custody yes
| terday morning on suspicion OF having been
| guilty Of arson. He had hearing before Alder
| man Massey, and was held for further
| hearing.
| srLARCENY OF A CoAT.--Henry Carr, living in
Bedford street. was arrested yesterday by Officer
| Tomlinson, charged with stealing coat from q
| house in the neighborhood. He was com mttted,
in default of $500 bail, to answer at Court.
AN OWNER WANTED.-A portmonnaie was
| yesterday afternoon found at Third and Ches-
| nut streets, and can now be had by the owner
| at the Detective office, upon description of pro-
| perty.
LINEN DusTERs.-Dust proof fning neatly at u1e
neck No trduet comfortably a0thom one; selling
| at reduced prices TO close ouI STOCK. m
HGH ,SGg % 6et,gSen BENMS6ETTE S6E Co.,
Si1tH sreets.J No. SIS MARKET STREET,
And No. 600 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
HD- Au Kinds OF Summer Clothing MEMS, Youths,
and Boys, closing Out at very Ioi0 prices
EVERY PERSON who purchases single share
OF stock in aid of the Riverside Institute, not
only receives o handsome steelplate engraving,
but is also guaranteed one Of the $500 600 worth
OF presents to be distributed.
ToRTURE-Who would endure the torture
arising from Chills and Fever, when it can be
easily curedP
Who would endure sleepless nights, burning
fevers, and Icy chins alternately, when a re-
medy can be obtained for trihe?
Who would wander like an uncertain shadow
never knowing what moment they may be
prostrated?
Who would be a burden to himself and bur
den 10 his friends, who are worn out in admin