The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-12

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stepping into the street, leyelled the gun, and
discharged one of the loads into the Hank OF
the horse, hictng wonno ana snSs sS % eayInS
before Alderman Sinex, when he said that he
did not know the gun was loaded. he was hela
in $1,000 bail to answer the charge OF malicious
mischief
A ScULINa RACE ON THE DELAWARE AT
BRIDEsBURG-This afternoon at O'Clock was
the time appointed for the race on the Delaware
between James Hamill, of Pittsburg and VIM.
Myers, of this city, The arrangements for this
contest were entered into several weeks ago. the
challenge coming from Myers Immediately after
his successful race with Mr.. William Glenn, on
the Delaware, during the past summer. Myers
and SchuyIkili for some time past, and having
achieved the championship Of the former
river, he desired 70 mate himself with
the hero of the Hudson In the recent
affair with Walter Brown. On receiving The
challenge, Hamill paid visit to this city, and
finally accepted the terms proposed, although
the style OF boat selected, a flteeu-feet skiff,
was something TO which he was not altogether
aSSSnsi4me1, sS Ion and II was thought at the time me
better of him. The amount of the prize was
fixed at $1,000 side, the race to start from the
stake-boat, opposite Bridge street. Brldesburg,
and to extend two miles and half up the river
Myers soon went into training for the con-
test, making his headquarters at the house of
Mr. George W. Simons, Richmond street, above
Palmer When Hamill reached this city after
his race on the Hudson with Walter Brown,
he accepted the hospitalities rendered him by
Mr. Thomas Dickson, Of Bridesburg He was
accompanied by Mr. Nicholas Smith, of New
York, and by Messrs. Spear and Newell of
Pittsburg, who otnciated as his trainers for the
Yesterday the hackers of the two contestants
met at the house of Mr.. Dickson, at Bridesburg,
Robert II. Newton, Of this city, was appointe
referee; and Messrs. Nicholas Smith, of New
York; and John Newell; Of Pittsburg, were Sc
Samuel Rice and William Rice, of Pniadel phia,
were chosen TO act in a like capacity tor Myers
The start will be made at 2 O'Clock this after.
noon. A number of steamboats, were chartered
for the purpose Of carrying up to Bridesburg
those who were desirous of witnessing the con-
test. At 10 O'Clock this morning preliminary
race came OFF between Messrs Cornwell and
crowd up to the proper pitch
TIE DEATH OF COLONEL GEORGE K. CHIDs
occurred yesterday afternoon, at his residence
In this city, No. 32 Spruce street: Colonel
his demise, although quite sudden, was not un-
expected, IS he has been suffering for year
was well known throughout the city, having
been prominent In his day in several walks of
life. A silversmith by calling, he carried on
this business with much success for more than
quarter of a century. When the present
| Tradesmen's Bank was organized as Loan
Association, he acted as its President. Previous
| to the outbreak OF the civil war, he had been a
| prominent and jealous Democrat, and during
| of1ciated as Chief Coiner of the United States
| Mint. Having q practical acquaintance
with the manipulation Of the precious metals.
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department. of the Mint, and gave the coinage
| Of that institution finish and perfection which
| IL had not previously attained. When the Re-
| bellion was inaugurated, Colonel Childs, not
| withstanding his long association with the
| Democratic party gave his entire sym pathy to
| the Government in all its efforts to assert the
| supremacy of the Constitution and the laws,
| and never swerved from the high and patriotic
stand which he assumed at the outbreak of
| the war.
The deceased was q prominent Mason, and
| exhibited great interest in the affairs OF the
Order. He was also an active fireman, and for
| several years was President of the Good Intent
| Hose Company, a position which he held up to
recent period, He had likewise taken a lead
ing part In militia matters, and displayed great
activity and courage during the terrible riots
which disgraced our city In 1874. To his fear:
lessness and zeal the preservation of life and
property in the lower portion of the oity was in
great measure owing. As a citizen, Colonel
| Childs was noted for his public spirit. and was
always to be found in the front ranks In mat
ters which concerned the prosperity Of Phtla;
| delphiR AS man, he was warm-hearted aud
| genial and his death will be sincerely lamented
| by q large circle of friends and acquatntances
| His death. as already stated, occurred at his
| house on Spruce street, where he had resided
| for thirty years or more. Due notice OF the
funeral will be given
A Fowl THEFT.-Shortly after l o'clock this