The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-01-22

A COURAGEOUS SERVANT GIRL.-Iast
evening a couple of the light-fngered trater-
nifty went on a cruise In the vicinity Of Erie
and Fitzwater streets. Seeing some clothes lett
hanging on the line in q yard, one of them,
named John Welsh, leaped over the fence, and
commenced taking the clothes. and handed
them over to his acCompliCe on the other side.
A servant girl employed in the house went out.
and discovered Welsh at his little game. Sue
seized on him aud yelled for help. He knocked
her down and kicked her when she was down:
but her spirit was mighty, and she Coul int be
subdued. She held on to her prisoner, and
yelled murder help, fire, thieves" etc. Her
cries attracted officer Weston, who made his
opportune appearance i'm time TO tase Welsh
into custody. He was taken before Alderman
Iltlermary, who, after hearing all he hau 10
say, sent him below until he could have an
opportunity of convincing twelve intelligent
men that he hadn't been dom nothin'."
A STABBINa CAsG.-Oscar Crozer, a
colOred man, was arrested at No 7l8 Spaford
street, last night. for dangerously Woundmg a
cOlored girl rame Ann 0iitteu in three places.
The affair took place last evening about hale
past seven O'Clock. Crozier got into difficulty
with the girl, and after some elimination aud
recTmnatiOn between the two, he drew a knife
and stabbed her in the groin, in the side, and in
the back. She fell, and was almost insensible
when officer HeTgsheimer entered and arrested
Crozer. The latter had & hearing before Alder
man Butler, who committed him to await the
result OF her injuries She is now lying in
very critical condition. They had been living
together for some time past, and had frequently
quarrelled II is said.
A BOLD HIGHWAY PoBB sRY.-Last sun
day evening Mr.. James Steel, who had been out
sleighing left his horse aud sleigh in charge OF
a man at Twelfth and Girard avenue. whilst he
stepped inside to call on a friend. He had been
gone but minute when two men came along
and Knocked down the one left in charge, ana
both jumping into the sleigh, drove off. Mr.
Steel lodged information with the police de-
partment, and yesterday morning both OF the
guilty parties were arrested. John Mack was
taken in Lawrence street, and William Larson
at Eleventh and Coates streets, by Sergeant
johnson. The sleigh was recovered. They had
hearing before Alderman Hutchinson, and
were held to answer the charge OF larceny.
SNATCHING A WATCH AND CHAIN
Edward j. Dufee stepped into the saloon corner
Front and Callowhill streets, and demanded
certain drinks for his individual refreshment.
II so happened that this same Duffee had for
some time been greatly in arrears at this same
saloon, and hence his demands we're decidedly
refused. At this he took umbrage, and making
noise, was put out by the barkeeper Frank
Sweep. When outside the door Dulfee snatched
q watch and chain from tue barkeepers pocket.
but being held by SWoep, was arrested by
passing officer. He had hearing before Alder
dermau Kerr this morning, and was held in
default of 5000 bail.
HANDSOME TEsTIM MJNIAL.-This morning
Mr.. Robert Beatty, for many years occupying
the position of Chief Clerk to the Receiver Of
Taxes, was the recipient OF very handsome
testimonial, in the shape of a splendid gold
witch and chain, from the attaches of the Office.
The occasion was the retiring OF Mr.. Beatty
from his position, and was the more grateful
10 him as it was wholly unexpected. The pre-
sentauOn was made by the new incumbent,
Mr.. John l.. Hill, and the picnt rendered
his thanks in few wel-chOsen words.
THE WEATHER.-Ye esterday was unusu-
ally unpleasant, locomouOn, after the storm Of
the night before, being anything but desirable.
Tt was slush slusb. slush everywhere, although
the thermometer had only slightly upward
tendency. At 5 A. M. it stood at its highest
point, 81, falling TO "a at midday, and SO at 3
o'clock. Towards evening it threatened another
snow spat, but during the night the wind
changed to the westward, and this morning the
pathways assumed AN Icy appearance The
reappearance OF the sun was most welcome.
DIsoRDERLY HOUSE CAsE.-Complaints
having frequently been made against a place at
Eighth and Bedford sire its, kept by a man
glvng the name of Thomas Marshall, the
police paid him visit yesterday morning. By
special invitation Marshall and three of the in
mates of his CRIB paid visit, in company with
! several police officers TO Alderman Tttermary,
| at his office, The result or the visit was that
the Alderman accommodated the four Of them
! with lodgings at the public expense, until they
! could be tried for keeping dsorderly house.
| z OVER THE RIvER.-Camden this morning
! presented a pleasant contrast TO the wintri
! asperlty of Yesterday. Tue peculiarly porou
| character of the soil prevented that slushlnes
| which obtains about Third and Chestnut streets
| There was quite an air of vitality about tn
little city, and the ferries were more LIBERAL,
| patronzed, 1t II now, however thaWing, TIL
mercury indicating 33 degrees in the shade at |
O'Clock A. NJ. Altogether Camden to-day is al
improvement on Philadelphia.
INFRINGING THE GAME LAWs.-Order
have been issued for the arrest of all partie
selling game contrary to ordinance. No prairi
| chickens, grouse, hares, or partridges ar
allowed to be sold between the 9TH of Jauuar
and the 25th of October, and woodcocks be-
tween the 5th of January and the 25th of july
The penalty of selling game between tbes
dates is five dollars for each piece.
ACCIDENT.-About 1890 to-day Office
John p. Gordon, OF the Ninth District, whil
| attempting to get on q Coates street car fe
| ana the car passed over MS hand iniurmg
severely. He was removed to his home.
WE HAVE stn further reduced prices of Mem,
| YOUTH, and Bows ClothnR-being determined
| close out Winter Stock
| No BETTER INVESTMENT CAN BE FOUND TIA
| CLOTHING AT OUR PRESENT PRICEs, WHICH AR
| LowR THAN THEY POSSIBLY CAN BE MEX
| WINTER,
HALFWAY BETWEEN BENNETT Il 90,
sixTH STs, lals wA"KEr Tmn STREET STREE
| WHAT DOES In MEANg-Ihe following startliI
| lnformauon has just been received mt our ofHc
! KNoCKED DowN The prices OF tue drSt-class read
made Winter clothing now selling at Charles StoL