The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-15

ODDS AND ENDs.-The cars Of the Pennsylvania
and Reading Railroad Companies coming into the
city this morning were covered with snow.
The Sunday-school scholars OF the Passyunk
Baptist Church hold their anniversary meeting to-
Some of our late detective force, reduced by the
recent order OF the Mayor, OBJECT TO donning the
The notorious section Of the Eighth wapd eupho-
neousy styled the Gut" needs the attention OF the
police.
The newsboys have gained their point and now
nave free access to all our passenger railway cars
The Female Association meets on wednesday
next at No. 2029 Pine street Time 10 ,;A a. M.
Germantown is improving rapidly, anu real
estate is proportOnatly increasing 10 value.
The imported Alneria grapes are decreasing in
-Furniture-car racing is the latest novelty with
the juveniles on Broad street on sundays
The passenger railway car cushions are some
what comfortable, If not cleanly.
--The usual number Of fox and pig hunts will be
INDUCED in on Thanksgiving day.
The lovers Of turkey will be pleased to hear That
cranberTies are becoming cheaper.
The journeymen gllders meet to form protec-
Highway ro6beries are becoming as common as
night itself.
@The patent Sauson box car does not meet ex-
Coal collections are the features of our churches
at present.
The ingram carpet weayers meet tonight
ANOTHER RAILROAD D1sAsrER-SAFETY SWITCHES
DEMAEDED.-The newspapers on Saturday chrO-
nicled another accident on the Harlem Railroad,
which was caused by the careessness Of a switch
tender. The locomotive attached to the brain was
thrown down an embankment, crushing the life out
OF the fireman and seriously iuiurinp the engineer
The baggage and smoking cars also sustained con-
siderable damage. The accident was caused by the
switchtender displaying the signal lights indicating
'all right, without changing the switch after the
passage OF the New Haven train. This is only one
OF a number Of similar casualties which are happen
ing daily in this country, which show the necessity
lorthe adoption by the various railroad companies OF
safety switches. OF those now in existence tue
switch patented by William Wharton, Jr., is pro
mnent IL has the following merits, which establish
the fact that with its universal adoption no such
accident can happen
Neither rail OF the main track is disturbed by IL,
both arc unbrokcn and solid in TACT the switch cast
ings which gave an additional strength render the
tack at the point OF its introduction safer than
any other place; therefore, far as the main track
is concerned switches are entirely dispensed with.
This is the only railroad switch that accompshes
given by its TO trains tTaVeIsng either the main
track or the siding, even though the switch is by ac
cdelt or design, left wrong nor is there any injury
done TO the switch itself.
BOARD OF suRvEYs.-Thc regular stated meeting
OF the Board Of Surveys was held to-day, President
Kneass in the chair.
The following sewers and pipes were ordered 10 be
laid or cOnstrucJed:-lO inch pipe on Tin Plate alley
between Walnut and Locust streets; Pinch pipe
a 12-inch pipe on Jones street, west of Nineteenth
street; feet 6inch sewer on Iiaines street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thir, eenth streets Pinch pipe
on Harrison street, from Front street 10 FrankOrd
road and 3 feet sewer on Third street, from Pine
TO Gask street.
Thompson to Jefferson ID Amboy, and Ontario street
from Parrish to Jefferson TO Park avenue, were
adopted
Broad street from Fishers lane to the north line of
the county, which was approved.
Mr.. Smedley moved tngt Hamilton and CalloWhl
streets as named in the deed OF dedication, be
changed to Girard avenue and Westminster avenue,
Agreed 10. Adjourned.
THE SUNDAY TINES appeared yesterday reduced
in size, but much improved in appearance. The
typography was specimen OF neatneSs, whilst the
news was placed before the readers in compact but
attractive style. TO all appearance the change is
decidedly for the better, and If the new pupiisher
succeeds in making the future issues readable as
this one his ambitious aims will doubtless be rea-
liZed.
Colonel Taggart is an old newspaper man, having
during his journalistic life, travelled the greater
portion OF the United States. His contributions, in
been OF avery pleasant, readable nature, and well
received by the pubc besides this he had pre-
vious experience Of some years as newspaper pub
in hand Under his management there is a good pros,
pect Of the Times proving SUCCESS,
TROUBLE IN THE DEER pEN.-~Yesterday morning
the king deer, In the Deer Pen, at Paramount Park,
concluded he would take a stroll towards Georges
Hill. The only obstacle to this proceeding was the
wire railing This the antlered animal soon overcame
and stated OIL: his course however was soon
shortened by OF the Park Police. Whilst all this
was going on vicious canine, noticing the absence
OF the Boss" determined TO have little venison
for lunch, and entering through the space opened,
proceeded to worry one OF the smaller deers to
death. The arrival OF the officer above mentioned,
this junCture put an end TO ms operations, and he
ran yclping over the hills, the gUttural vocalism
being occasioned by the application Of birch to his
rear.
HOUSE RoBBERY.-Between and O'Clock on
Saturday evening the residence No. I26 Montcalm
street. occupied by Mrs. j. Russell, was entered
by thieves forcing open the front door with a
'iiimmy." They ransacked every room in the house,
ripping open bed-ticks, tearing up carpets, ETC. AS
booty, they secured silk dresses, gold watch and
chain, a Masonic mark, a set OF jewelry, white
Grape shawl, and number Of other articles. Mrs.
Russell and family were absent from the house at
the time She estimates her loss at about $3.50. A
young man named Robert Murray has been arrested
on suspicion Of being OF the party, and will have
a hearing at the Central Station to-day.
THE Result OF A SPREE.-A Hibemian named
Michael Bergen yesterday indulged freely in mo-
asses whisky Whilst walking along Market street,
near etlia he noticed physicians coupe standing
unoccupied, into which he leaped seized the reins,
and started the attached quadruped of at a rapid
gait Now the turnout was the property of DR..
Grard, residing No. 800 Market street, who has in
his employ one Joseph Skeman. Joseph was coming
along Third street, when lie saw the team and Mike
also. Smelling mousse he followed as far as Third
and Chestnut streets, when he had Mike arrested.
Alderman Kerr this morning gave him hearing and
sent him to prison.
A PUBLIC BEQUEsT.-The will of John Kingler, a
recently deceased German, was admitted to probate
this at the RepStpr Willis TIp he