The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-23


the Third Street Methodist Episcopal Cnuroh,
Lne largest and finest building belonging 10 this
denomination In Camden was totally destroved
by fire. A large and enicent force OF fremen
Were present., both from Camden ana this city;
but IL was found impossible TO do anything
towards staying the progress Of the flames, by
be attributed the destruction OF this handsomo
church, anu as the total amount OF Insurance
po s sne was but $1,000 almost tho er-
ure loss Will fal upon the members of the con-
gregatien. The misfortune is rendered still
mo more distressing by the fact that but few years
ago the building was greatly enlarged, and the
Otu l 'front.' replaced by new one OF attractive ar
The quantity and quality of the water fur
nished to the residents of Camden has long
been cause of complaint and annoyance In
domestic uses, and In both summer and winter
the supply is frequently so scanty that the
safety of the whole city is endangered in the
case Of fire. There is no reason why Camden
should not be ,populous and thriving
suburb Of Philadelphia but owners OF
property cannot be expected TO make ex-
tensive and costly improvements when they
are not assured of protection from the deyouf-
ing flames. The Water Works are located at
Pea Shore, three or four miles from the city,
where 1t is possible to obtain an abundant sup
ply OF pure water at all seasons of the year.
That such is not the result is owing solely to
the criminal meanness which characJerizes the
being controlled by a man who is notorious for
his miseTliness. As 1t is, we do not know that
advice that will avail them; but surely some
thing should be done to remedy the grivances
AN ALLEGED swNDLER.-Yes there was
arrested, at Ninth and Green streets one Will
liam II. Davis, who is charged with obtaining
other peoples property in a false and fraudu-
lent manner. 1t is alleged that he went to the
various meat markets In the Fifth and Ninth
Districts, and by representations that he was
tulip able and honestly willing to pay at sight,
he succeeded in getting large quantities OF
beef. 1t is also alleged that this same Mr.. Davis,
after once becoming possessor of the said beef,
forgot all about his promises and honest pro-
testat1ons about paying at sight, or probably
gave to the latter term more significance than
is usually attached to 1t, meaning virtually
when the defrauded caught sight of him, and
made himself scarce. At any rate, he was yes
terday arrested on charge OF false pretense,
and was committed by alderman Massey in
default of $1,000 bail to answer the charge at
charge are as follows:-Charles Wall. who has
an unpaid bill against him of S3S S52; Miller q
Watson do, $307l9; and Mrs. Sophia Louden-
schlager, likewise "out" Sl7O
SELLING GooDs WITHOUT LICENSE, and
committing an assault and battery on an officer,
caused an Israelite named Morris Isadore to be
arraigned before Alderman Beitler. this morn
ing. Isadore Is q New Yorker, and has been
selling, or attempting 10 sell fur caps and hoods
to different parties in this city. This morning
Sergeant Crout observed him going into a store
tered, and asked to see his license He euuiVo-
Gated, and attempted to get out the back way
He was captured, and caught hold of the Off
GERS coat collar and refused to accompany him
to the Aldermsn's office. He was finally pre-
Snd soE SPon So 10 EG ana ater hearing he was
and placed under $4OO bail TO appear at Court,
to answer the charge of committing an assault
and battery on an officer.
IMPLICATED IN RoBBERY.-Last night Will
liam Burton was arrested in the Third District,
for completely with others in robbing None.
gan's liquor store. at Seventh and Bedford
streets, night or two since. Alderman Nor
row committed him.
Jonathan Cole, coal-black darkey who
Vicinity of South and Seventh Streets, ~ was vas
arrested for receiving that portion Of the goods
which Burton is alleged 10 have stolen; He was
$1,000 bail, to answer at Court.
WE CALL the attention of our readers to the
Grand Fair OF the Ladies Of the First Presbyte;
during next week at Horticultural Hall, COM
mencing on Monday afternoon. From the
success of this Fair, we are satisfled thst visIs
alone will repay our citizens; and when the fact
to be offered for sale will be marked at market
rates an additional lnducement is presented for
purchasing goods suitable for the approaching
CoRoNER's INQURsT.-The Coroner held an
inquest this morning on the body of an un-
known white man, aged fifty years. who was
found in a prostraLed condition, this morning,
at Twenty-third and Market streets, by police
man Fitzpatrick, and taken to the Station
House. where he died. A verdict OF death
ances, the deceased belonged to the Almshouse.
The Coroner took charge of the body.
The WEATHER is anything but pleasant.
So sudden a change from the wintry air of
few days since to the cloudy-looking and wet
weather of to-day, serves only to put the ma
jority of persons out OF sorts, and the young.
sters, especially, in fear that their due allow
ance OF skating and other bona Jide wintry
amusements Will be encroached upon.
p SUDDEN DEATH.-This morning, about
o'clock, man belonging to the Almshouse
was found on the steps of dwelling No. 1906
Market street, in convulsions. he was at once
conveyed to the nearest Station House, where
he died within few minutes.
AMERICAN PROTESTANT AssocIATIoN.-A A
vocal and instrumental concert under the aus
plces OF the above association, was held last
evening at the Masonic Hall. Manayunk.
Marcus F. Given. Esq., delivered the opening
address, of an able and appropriate character.
FRE.-Lennig's Chemical Works, at Brides
burg were Yesterday the scene of a trifling fire,
resulting from the explosion OF some chemical
compound.
OIL PAINTINGS, ETC.
THE GREAT PAINTIN