The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-26

CITY CRIMINAL CALENDAh'
A Double Charge-ApSthsr Arrest-As-
saule and Battery and Attempt TO Rob
"A shoe Thisf-A Woman Fight.
The double charge OF larceny and attempt
TO commit burglary was yesterday RreierreI
agains, Lawrence Donohue before Recorder
Given. Jas. Campbell, the complainant, alleges
that Douohue on Monday came INTO MS mouse,
at No, 2O32 Alter street, and stole a powder
Nask which was taken from him by hi nself.
Mr.. Campbell further stated that on Monday
night he was awakened by racket at hls smut
ters, and on arising he saw as ne oeheves,
Donohue working away. The Recorder then
held the accused in Sl5O0 bail to answer
"A few days since young man was arrested
AZ Second street and Girard avenue win oas
OF calico in his possession, which he, with two
others, were charged WITH having stolen. Jonn
Maun, one of his confeder ate', was arrested yes
terday in the Second District, and on being
given a hearing before Alderman Eggleton, was
committed in default OF $500 bail.
JOHN CahIll was oveIhauled last night while
running at iull speed at Second ana Green
stree 8. He was being closely pursued by an
individual who charged him with knocking MN
down and attempting to steil his watch. me
alleged offender was escorted before Alderman
Tolaud, who required him to enter ponds Ill
1880 for his appearance at Court.
"A black and white man last evening were
seen acting in a SUSPICIOUS manuer IN the
neghbof mood OF Second aud Cal owhill streets,
and on being watched, the white fellow was
observed picking up several pairs OF shoes from
q store in that vicinity. Tne alarm was given,
and the black was captured. He gave the name
nt James Benson, aud was held by Alderman
Ann McGurkin lives at Seventh and Sh,ppen
streets. Yesterday she got into hght with
female reigbbor aud being the more scientific,
succe eded in dIsposipg OF her antagonist in 4
few noments. The last blow sent her neighbor
into the street with force sufficient TO break
three ribs. and dislocate leg. The sufferer
was taken to the Hospital, where 1t is feared the
leg will have to be ampnta'ed.
Norys ApouNn T,,UN-Tha Vie MOnumant
Association meets again this evening. When
will the monument be erected?
Several cars were blocked on Chestnut street,
west of Fifth yesterday afternoon. Tlme-:l'55
A number OF lady passengers bound for the 2
O'Clock boat at Market street wharf-concluded
they hadn't time TO walt. Satchels and petit
coats got from the cars-and the way they
raised the dust down Chestnut street was
caution. They made the boat, however.
"A discons oate fellow up town, who lost his
wife recently, exclaimed Weep'ngiy to sympa-
thizing riend:-"Well, I've lost gloves, lost
umbrellas, yes, even COWS and horses, but
never, never, had ANYTHING to cut me like this"
Parents should have more constant eyes
upon their babies. We noticed several little
ones Yesterday afternoon todd ing over the open
joists of an unfinished building. Their danger
made our flesh creep
- IT would be well if more of our city cartmen
and dravmen we're acquainted with the orli-
nances respecting the right of way in twelve
foot alleys. They would save themselves trouble
and fines.
-'.General Order No. l" has been issued from
the headquarters of the Republican Invincibles,
directing the assemblage OF the corps Tor parade
this evening. Let the turnout be mighty.
Business Is stagnant along the wharves. The
dust is hardly rut1ed there. The only persons
busy are the sun Drowned urchins after catfish.
The vCrv water looks lazy.
1T is said that marriages are made in heaven
II so, 10 wonder that young ladies deem it a far
of place. for said marriages take rather much
time IN coming down to some of them.
The Coroner begirs TO think 1t unfair that
drawn themselves
drowned. He doesn't like investigating such
queer fish.
Little Dasy's mother was trying to explain
to her the meaning OF a smile. "0h yes, |
know said the child; 'it IS the whisper OF a
laugh"
its scm-centennial anniv rsary tomorrow. 1t
was consecrated bv Bishoo White in 1878
The new Third National Bank building, on
Market street, west OF Broad, will be formally
opeDed to morrow.
III some people would black their own boots
more, and the characters of their neighoors less,
both would be much improved. ,,o.,,,r =
The "Athleticsn play the columbia" OF
Bordentown, N. j., this afternoon.
The Union Leaguers meet In council on
Broad street this evening.
An intellectual youth-"Master mind"
PARpoNEp.-Edwin Brock, formerly Deputy
Collector of the Third Collection District who
was convicted at the November term OF the
United States District Court OF executing fraud
ulent bonds for the removal OF distilled spirits
from bonded warehouses with the intent to
defraud the Government, was released this
morning from the Eastern Penitentiary, he
having been pardoned by the President of the
United States.
1t will be remembered that young Brock was
Implicated with numerous other parties IN the
crime of whom but one ever reached prison
and he is a witness. The recommendation foi
pardon was signed by the city members of the
Legislature, Congressman, ten of the jury who
convicted Brock, and number of tue Graud
Jury who had acted on the case-theY believing
that the prisoner had sufficiently suffered for hi'
crime.