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THE DETECTIVES.
A Wholesale RemOvqI q This Body by Mayor

Wholesale Removal OF This Body by Mayor
For some time Mayor Fox has had in contempla-
ton several changes in the force at the Central Sta
issued which, while It will be news to some OF the
appointees will not be relished by those VINO have
since their appointment been lolling around the
Lieutenant John Kelly, late of the Eighth district,
to be Chief Of Detective force, vice Eneu removed
Sergeant William Steinauer Of Eighth district,
promoted to Lieutenancy,. vice John Kelly, ap-
pointed Chief OF Detectives.
George Wartmann, OF the Thirteenth ward, TO be
sergeant, vice Steinauer, promoted.
Edmund Hutchins' and Albert Lawrence, on de-
detective duty, vice Ed Hutchins removed
Lieutenant Andrew Dehaven, Of the Eighteenth
lin, transferred TO detective force.
Sergeant Charles c. Coulton of the Tenth district,
TO be Lieutenant Of the Eighteenth district, vice
Andrew Debaven, promoted High Constable.
Roundsman James Gilchrist TO be Sergeant OF
Tenth district, vice Charles 9. Coulston, promoted
John II. Myers, of the Twelfth ward TO be rounds
man, vice Gilchrist promoted.
Adam Trefts to be detective, vice Lawrence, re-
Charles Thomas, Fourteenth ward, to be High
Constable vice Clark resigned, and detailed in com
Reserve Charles Crout has been relieved from the
Sergeantcy of the Reserve Corps and detailed on
John Kelsh relieved from Detective duty and to
return to High Constable duty.
Special Officer L. ID. Burns to be transferred 10
Fourth district for patrol duty. Thomas Merto OF
the Ninth ward, appointed to special duty, vice
Burns.
Special Onicer James Roberts to be transferred to
Fifth district for patrol duty. Samuel Berneiser OF
the Fourteenth ward, appointed to special duty vice
Roberts.
Special Onlcer Charles Moore to be transferred to
Fifth district for patrol duty.
The force on duty at the Central Station is as fol
lows:-
Detectipcs.-John Kelly, chief; BENJAMIN Franklin
Edward X. Tryon, Charles +. Miller Benjamin Levy
David Gordon, f. Cobb, A. Lukens, Adam Trefts
George Callahan, and James II. Buckley.
Special OGcers-Thomas Merfto and Samuel f.
| BeTneiscr -
| High Coa8t0bles.-JoRn Curley, Chief; William s
| Mutt, John Kelsh, And. Dehaven, and Charles
| Thomas
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FROM THE Plains.

Transactions, Accidents, and Crime in OniaIia.
DeSpdtchEto The EUening Telegraph.
OMAHA, Nov. S.-Thirty-eight miles of the
Denver Pacific Railroad track are already laid
and it is progressing three-quarters of mile a
day.
The first snow of the season fell last night.
Last night young man attempted to drive
across the river at Lasalle street, where there
was no bridge. Mistaklng the snow on a bank
for the road, the horse leaped upon a scow on
the bank and threw the young man into the
river. He was finally rescued.
Alfred Waters, bartender in a saloon on
Clark street, was shot dead last night by q
drunken customer
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FIRE IN THE FIFTEENTH WARD.
Destruction of n Planning MIL and Snsh Fac
IOry-Ioss, $1,000.

Iory-Loss, $1,000.
This morning, about half-past O'Clock, an alarm
OF fire was sounded from the Green and Coates
Streets Railway Depot On proceeding TO that
neighborhood the planning mill and sash factory OF
Messrs. Campbell u Atkinson, four-stoTy brick
building on the west side of Twenty-fourth street,
above Green was found IN flames, and despite the
exertions of the firemen, was soon reduced to a
mass of charred ruins. The fire originated directly
over the boiler and so rapid was its progress That
the worRmen employed in the upper stories narrowly
escaped with their lives, number OF whom were
compelled to leap from the second-story windows,
and were considerably injured, one severely. From
the main building the flames communicated with
roughcas building in the rear occupied only on the
first floor by Messrs. Oils Brother, wood turner's
the roof and upper stories of this building were
somewhat damaged.
The buildings were owned by Christopher Silver,
tobacconist Third and Green streets, who leased
them to a Mr.. Albert Cook, who sub-leased them to
the occupants named The front building was
valued at $4,000, upon which there is an insurance in
the Fire Association.
Messrs. Campbell & Atkinson lose on stock and
machinery about $4,000, insured as olOws:-Mecha-
MICS, s125O; Farmers Mutual, of York; Pa, $3.50.
Messrs. Oils q Brother suffer from water, but
their loss is covered by insurance OF $4,000 in the
Royal OF Liverpool.
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The Russian SlxOptZi.

The Golos of ST. Petersburg states that the princ-
pal meeting place of the Skoptzi (sect of the mutt
lated) has just been discovered at Moscow in the
had Photographic studio near the theatre where
the idols adored by the SkOpz were manufactured.
cred some of the persons employed in this muanufac
ture who have confessed that the Skoptzi hold their
religious meetings in the house at night and that
there is convent attached to the building. An in
quiry has since taken place, from which it appears
that the brothers Koudrn have been in the habit OF
kidnapping children between the ages of and 12,
and then forcing them to become members of the
sect The district of SerpOukhov in which the
house is situated is said to be full of Skoptz and
forty eight women belonging to the sect have been
arrested,
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FIFTH ION
THE LATE s II NEWS.
Safe Robberies and Disasters in New
England-Murder at omaha-The
Denver Pacific Railroad,
FROM NEW ENGLAND.


CONCORD, N H., Nov. S.-The burglars who
robbed the National bank and Savings bank at
Wolfboro, on Saturday, carried off about S25, 900
In available funds, several thousand dollars
being private deposits. A reward of $4,000 is
offered for the arrest of the burglars.
All Hands Sick. ID
Boston, Nov. S.-The British schooner Frank,
from st. Domingo City for Boston, put into Pro-
vincetown on November Z. All hands sick with
fever. The mate and one seaman died on the
voyage.
Destructive Fire.
BURLINGTON, VT, Nov. 9.-The Lake House
and Noyes' block were burned to-day. Loss.
$4,000; mostly covered by insurance. One man.
j. D. Fish, was fatally, and nine others were
more or less injured by falling wall.
Obituary.
BOSTON, Nov. S.-Edward Gilchrist, surgeon
in the United States navy and resident physi-
clan of Chelsea Naval Hospital, died on Satur-
day, aged 81.
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EARLY SPRING FLOwERs.-How beautiful after
theiong sleep Of winter TO see the early crocus and
odor0us hyacinth, the gaudy tulip and crown i'm
peTal, the poets narclssus, onquil iris, lily, and
host OF other lovely flowers! All who appreciate
beauty and have love for flowers should plant one
Of Mr.. Dreers assOrtments of bubous roots or send
for his beautifully illustrated catalogue OF bulbs and
our columns
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THE USE OF THE observation-disclosures Morris
entered drinking saloon, corner OF Grape and Cres-
son streets, Manayunk, Kept by one James Lodge,
on Saturday night, when he asked for drinks aud
lodging. Being somewhat seedy in appearance he
received in lieu thereof an application Of sole leather
which forced him into the street. one OF the ocCu-
pants of the establishment following out after,
Thomas went for him with a blackjack, which he
applied to his Uranium. For this Thomas was taken
before Alderman Gibson, who committed him in
default OF 5000 bail,
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FROM THE WEST.
Fire In Montana.

HELENA, Nov. S.--A fire broke out to-day in
the Variety Theatre, and nothing was saved.
The fire spread across the street and consumed
seven private dwellings. The total loss is
$35, ,000. The wind was blowing gale at the
time but fortunately towards the hills, and the
town was saved.
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FROM THE WEST.

Wreck of n SchOOner-Eight Lives Lost.
CHICAGO, Nov. S.-The schooner Titan, with
a cargo OF wheat, was wrecked on the morning
of the fifth, near Pentwater, Lake Michigan, and
eight lives lost. No further particulars have
been received.
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THEFT OF CLoTH1NG.-A servant girl employed In
the family of George M Monroe No. 933 Franklin
street, has decamped with velvet cloak and Other
clothing valued at Sl15
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ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM.-Abo II O'Clock last
night an attempt was made to fire the row OF new
dwellings on SAMSON street, above Thirty fourth.
Officers Greer and Rowe, whilst passing along Ches
entering found that lot of shavngs had been piled
up against the door and fired. A hole had already
been burnt through the floor, and the door was in
flames II was speedily wrested from its hinges and
thrown into the street On entering another build
ing the state of affairs existed. Whilst cross
ing the lots the officers saw man run from the
buildings and Jump into Chesuut street car For
some reason unexplained they allowed him to
escape.
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DEATH OF AN EPISCOPAL CLERGY MAN.-Rev.
George Washington Pauly died in this city, at the
residence of his father, on Friday last, aged ~
years. lie had recently entered on the mlnlstry.
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OPEN HoUsEs.-The police of the Seventh district
morning reported finding open sixteen houses dur M
ing saturday and last nights The officers oil the
First district also reported nding nineteen houses in
similar condition.
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FROM NEW YORH.
LitiEnnt Newsmeu.

Despatch to The E0ening Telegraph.
New YORK, Nov. S.-The case of Moore
against Myers was argued in the Superior Court
to-day, involving the privilege of printing and
distributing programmes and advertisements in
Booths Theatre. The defense claimed any body
had such right. Plaintiff claimed the sole right
under license from the manager of the theatre.
No decision was rendered.
Chess.
Despatch TO The Euenfag Telegraph.
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The grand chess tour
nament announced for to-day at the Europa
Rooms was postponed till tomorrow. Delega-
tions from chess clubs throughout the country
are expected to be present and take part in the
games. Major H Warwick will superintend it.
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FROM CANADA.
Obituary..

TORONTO, Nov. S.-Hen. p. M. Van KOngh-
net Chancellor of Ontario died suddenly on
Sunday evening, at his residence in Toronto.
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THIRD EDITION


Senator Morton Advises the President
as to Cuban Affairs The Death of
stewart-A Fat Office Begging
Collector Grinnell and the
New York Custom House.
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PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEDALS.
There are now on exhibition at the seed store OF
ii. A. Dreer No. I'D Chestnut street, three beauti-
fully executed medals of this society. The large
gold medal was awarded, at the late exhibition OF
the Society, to the Kansas State horticultural
Society, for the finest display OF fruit exhibited
In this city. one OF the silver medals was awarded
10 the Franklin County Horticultural Society, and
the other 10 the West Jersey Fruit Growers Assoca
of
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SUICIDE.-As one Of the Camden ferry-boats was
about leaving Federal street slip Camden, late on
Saturday night, an unknown man, evidently intoXi-
Gated, mounted the guards and seaped into the
river The boat was stopped speedily as possible,
and search made for the unfortunate man, but re-
suited unsuccessfully. The individual was doubtless
laboTing under an attack of mania-a-potu. Nothing
was lett behind him that might lead TO his identith
cation.
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Chess.
Despatch to The Epeniglg Telegraph.
FROM CANADA.
Marine Disaster.

Marine Disaster.
TORONTO, Nov. S.-The schooner Jane Nc
Donald sprung aleak in dock in Consecou
harbor during the late gale. She had three thou
sand bushels of peas on board.
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ATTEhPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-Two good for
nothing scamps named John Adams and John Hes
ton were Mrested about O'Clock on Saturday after
noon Tor attempting TO steal q satchel from q lady
VINO was passing along Ridge avenue, Green
street Alderman Massey held the pair in $500 bail
eacif.
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NEW METHOD OF IILUMINATION.-phe Reading
Railroad Company, with the help of Professor
Norton have been experimenting with view of
lighting up their track at the Richmond coal wharVes.
The results thus far have been very satisfactory.
With single oXy-hydrogen light and good reflector
they able to illuminate the road for the distance
of mile 1t is proposed to two such burners,
to be placed ON high towers, which will give all The
light necessary. The jets and gas reservoirs have
already been ordered. The region around the coal
the light is to be furnished by New York company,
lately formed, who intend to manufacture oxygen
by process and pump it into reservoirs for the
small cost OF five cents per cubic foot. The great
decrease OF expense will bring the OXy-hydrogen
light into much more general use. 1t can be en-
poyed for lighting store windows, for parades, and
| the like An agency is about being established in
pitv
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CoLDIERs DISCHA ARGED BEFORE TWO
~ years service for injuries or wounds including
rupture are entitled they or their widows OF heirs
df they have received none) TO $500 bounty
Apply to ROBERT s. LEAGUE Il CO.,
73O No. 1876 s. SEVENTH Street.
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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION
OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.-This association is formed for
the scientific discussion Of education, public health
economy trade finance jurisprudence, and tire
amendment of the laws. 1t has local branches in
Albany, with two hundred and fifty members In Bos-
ingtOn, and large number Of members in other
places.
and il is believed that there are many Others here
who would be glad to join the association, and ad-
its objects by their subscriptions and assist
ance The cooperation OF all who are engaged in
the study of law, of medicine, OF commerce, OF edu-
cation OF manufacturing industry, is sought in the
firm conviction that much practical good can be
done by local associations, making part of general
body.
BY thorough organization throughout the country
substantial reform can, it is believed be secured in
legislation, national, State and municipal. A gen.
tleman well known to citizens is engaged in
securing members here. BY signing the consttu-
ton and paying subscription Of five dollars per-
sons become members Of the association, receive all
its publications and entitled to take part in its
meetings here and elsewhere.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
Il entered into Copartnership under the name of
IEYBRING NORRIS. for the purpose of engaging in
the Flour aud Grain Commission business at Nos 2J2o
203l ,2033, and 2O35 MARKET Street. Philadelphia.
EDMUND LEVEEING.
RICHARD NORRIS
Philadelphia, November l., 1869 II mat 4
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UT = '71I1I,Il1ls'-Ou 5IVuTtIIy NldV'
tins Court, near Eleventh and Vine streets He
among the first to volunteer in the army at the
commencement OF the late Rebellion, ana served
until December /, 1864, as captain company ~, Goth
Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Whel De was
hoD0rably discharged.
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MISCELLANEOUS CARDS.
Mantua-M
MISS ANGIE M. ROBERTSON

MISS ANGIE M. ROBERTSON
TAKES this method to inform her frien ds
Il and the public generally that she is pre-.
pared to cut and make dresses and feels as
sured that she will give satisfaction ia fitting.
She will also mske mp suits for gentlemen or
boys Orders solicited.
- ln making this announcement Miss Ro-
berts,n appeals 10 her few particular friends
to assht her in trying to make enough mon
ey to free Ter from debt and make an indie
pen dent living. She feels justified in plac,
ing herself ,efore the people of Canton in
this way-to earn her bread rather than be
a mendicant.
Jan. 2, 1859
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The Troubles in George

A bad state of things eY
Browns leconstructed
Geo 'gia. a dispatch
nah, dated the 30th ~ ),
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ecmethlrg for Everybody.

No snow falls lighter than the
SNOW of age; none heavier, for ii
never meits.
Opportunities, like eggs. must be
hlchrd when they are fresh.
The telicities of mankind are
strengthened by the counSalS of the
good.
Talent without wisdom, is like a
fiddle without tddlcSiick.
The trials of life are the tests
which aScertaiA how much gold Is in
IL.
To achieve succeSS in lie, the
mind mast I've firm. not constantly
ln he change Ike a rolling stone -
evsr shifting, sick and dissatisfied.
You cannot fathom your mird !.
There i a well of iGoNxht thrir
Wh'ca h'S no holldrhe m"fe
y.'' draw from It 's,,.lEc'ear aud
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TELLE EST LA VIE.

Have you forgotten, ma belle Marie.
That spring-time down at the hall All, well,
Though thought was strong on the wing, yol
| You singled me ont and or course fell.
A touch of the hand when our eyes first met,
A oft low word on rustic seat
I was proof against snares, as thonght and ye
/ was writhing soon at your feet.
You had no pity at nil for me,
L. Or you couldn't have killed me, belle Marie
glow at my heart. and night of dreams;
Your hair had the ripple my eyes loved best
" Pray Cod said, she lie all she seems,
Wounded aud sick at your feet lay.
Pleading for peace to yourknees crept,
| I hear your voice as twas yesterday
They were crocodile tears yon wept,
My eyes were blinded with dust. you see,
And paid the penalty, belle Marie
I'll own wept. for the tears would flow,
Though | knew the weight of your worthless
heart:
cursed myself for a fool-you know
They are terrible tears when mems eyes smart,
And you7 Well. there possibly was one sigh
The sigh you would give when your dog was
hurt:
And your comfort. think, was the stale old lie =
Mems hearts are as cheap as Dirt
And now yor are married and am Free
And that's the difference, belle Marie
Married Yes, that is the hackney term,
For men and women who've sold their lives.
Who rear up love to he nppod in the germ.
And live good fellows and worthy wives.
He deep in love with Mammon. his god,
And away with Mammcn he wins your bread
But over your novels you sleep and nod,
Ane sit at the table head.
And you sigh-the days pass wearily!
They are slightly monotonous, belle Marie!
You shouldn't forget though belle Marie
Though women, We know, have wayward ways
The choice was yours 'twixt life with me,
And Ingots carriage and prsnc!ng bays.
poor mans wife, and a merchants queen!
The choice fora woman was hardly fair,
But who eau tell what might have been
And Ingot is but bear.
Tele est la vie A tee est Ia vie,
You are like the rest OF them, belle Marie
CLEMENT W. ScoTr.
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Horrible Condition OF Affairs
Texas.

The New Orleans Picayune,
Tuesday, gives the following acco|
Of the horrible condition of affaira
the Lone Star State. Well may Il
Journal eXcIaim, lis this a. free col
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.Y---oFFIcE, MASONIC HALL BUILDING, sEcono FLOOR

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me features delicate Usually th'
lace WAS paie, bnt now 1t was crlm
son with lever. Inc eyes, ton, were
fierce and Wild. But even with Il!
tins, that face was beautiful with ~
almost uHrarlhiy beauty lDto tha
poor, low room, Eva, with her som
bre dress and radiant beauty, cam,
I-Ilke IA p'tyinE angel She gave on
glance AT the lhvaIid'S face. HnC
then crossed the room - his Slhr.
" Eva.' said the sick man, "Eva!'
"lie knows me-" S0e murmured
drawing back. But the yomnI maI
m0anrd her name again, and tnpr
broke forth in will, de'IrnuS rawlings
"Mary,' - Saii Eva, "Send patricI,
to me. III find pencil and paper. II
Mary left the room and Eva turn
ed to tho table to find pencil and pa.
per. She wrote ImSty notes. Que
was to her honSeIlreprr for pillows
and sheets. The o,her was to DR..
Stanley, who did not guess the friend
whosrn him SO mHchprac,ice among
poor patieIi'S' =" saw tha6 the
y",thG PHYSICIAN was wen pald.
llaN'''" oISlf''c ci,rd I"tllrk win
the notes. Eva 'fitd To make tAe dies
oIh'" room more 'i"lFiiNr' L}ilinG
'rom the lap'e Il "alSl roar, sn'Nrt IllnT
u,opPro iron, me j"rho' |" tIr moor.
sue plck'd IL up IL wa u small
m'nlat!'r" case, "n"h ANA painted
on ne IVORY was Eva NJ lf"toAS lace
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to hrr Ups.
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