The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-11
MANAYUNK.
a Gas Rxplos,ou,


confectionery store, OF which Mrs Whitaker was
the propretress Now, the house in which the store
this wise; 1t has cellar but only sub-celar. In
one corner OF this hole was fixed gas meter which,
rom What we are abont to mention, must have been
supplied with different quality Of gas from that
now used in this city.
tnat there was a leak somewhere, and u man was
sent INTO the sub-Cellar TO examine. OF course he
neeueu nght, and Of course he at once strnck
matcl-presto, up went the foor. Mr.. Man. candies,
SSases SasSt shelves etc and what only few moments
a state OF confusion. Mr.. Man went as high as the
ceiling OF the place, but being somewhat p0rtly,
was unable TO get through ON the downward track
Jack, and 1t stuck to him, thereby preventing his
sustaining any serious injuries.
The noise created by the affair aroused the whole
community, and people came pouring in from all
sections the bridges leading from the other side OF
the Schuykt were all filled with mud, and the canal
boatmen were busily employed In washing their
clothes. NO little excitement was created by the
report tat several boys and girls had been blown to
pieces; but careful Investigation by reporter
brought to light the fact that--they were made Of
the Insurance Patrol OF Roxborough and the
Fire Department OF WissahiCkon were soon on the
ground, and preparations were at once made to turn
the noble Schuylkill upon the flames, but the Wis
sehckon was found all sufficient Smith, OF Select
Council did most excellent service in directing the
operations OF the Department of the Wissahickon,
and our reporter was informed that it was
the intention Of the residents of Manayunk to
present him with the first secondhand bOat-horn
that may be found in the mud after freshet, as
token OF their esteem for him as fireman From
dollars would cover the loss by the explosion.
WHAT WE WOULD DO IF WE WERE MAYoR.-we
would not have robberies and burglaries daily re-
ported with no arrests.
We would put an end to policemen on night
duty gathering in knots on street corners.
We would not have citizens, whilst waiting for
car, ordered about at the whim Of every member OF
the force.
We would, whilst enforcing temperance prnci-
pies, put an embargo on side-entry manceuvres il
Is not quite the thing to see policeman wlpng his
mouth When emerging from said entries.
We would see that Ninth street, from Race TO
Market, be visited at least occasionally by members
We would not prohibit patrolmen from taking
something" now and then, and yet allow our higher
appOntees to visit drnkeries at their pleasure 1t
looks like partiality, you know
We would station officers at Eleventh and hrch
streets, nightly and have them arrest the numerous
'street walkers that annoy the residents OF both
streets.
We would see that If burglars are TO be allowed
TO operate when and where they please public
notice be given so that our citizens may prepare to
We would see that an end be put 20 thieves
den on N. Third street, known as concert saloon.
We would have our paWnbrokers kept TO strict
account There would then be less thieving.
We would see that the ordinance IN reference to
We would advise certain officials not to be seen
so often in the company OF professionals"
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-Temperance lectures at
the Twentieth Street NJ E. Church on Tuesday next
is there any necessity for the conductors on the
Fourth and Eighth streets line to loaf at street
Rather tough, the yarn that the Disagreement OF
the statue of the "Noble George" was caused by
ball from street cleaning machine.
Our citizens need not fear gas explosions at pre-
sent the miserable substitute now being furnished
will scarce ignite, let alone explode.
What has the Board OF Health zone in regard TO
the streets or the Firth ward reported dirty?
The practice OF washing paVements such weather
as this should be Immediately abolished.
The pennsylvania Peace Society meets at Ninth
and Spring Garden streets tonight
Why is not the practice of crowding vehicles in
one continuous line abolished?
Queen Victoria has not taken suite OF rooms at
the Continental, as reported.
Germantown presents lively scene on Saturday
nights.
-Infantcide is on the increase
THE Posi- OFFICE TO BE ENLARGED.-some time
ago General Bingham proposed TO the authorities at
Washington the consolidation OF the substations,
making the Chestnut street office the Post ONCE OF
the city. The want Of room was the only barrier.
This difficulty is now to be overcome. An addition,
to extend from Library street half way to Chestnut
House wall, is to be erected. The plans and specid-
cations have been made, and the contract will at an
early day be entered into The trees which have so
and everything is in readiness for the builder. The
addition will be OF brick, single story with high
ceiling. The roof will he chiefly Of heavy glass, In
order TO make the interior as cheerful as possible
The addition will be principally devoted 20 the re-
ception and delivery of mails, packing and assort-
ing. The room gained by the addition In the present
building will be set apart for the carriers, the num-
Der OF whom Will be considerably increased by the
closing of the sub-stations from which very large
| proportion OF the mail matter Is now delivered as
wen as collected, previous 10 iorW ardlng TO the CEN
! tral Office.
| THE TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-This
| church is situated on Frankford road and Cambria
| street.. The size of the main building is 70 by AZ
feet; the chapel at the end is 40 by 80 feet, style
Gothic, pointed grey stone with tower and porch
! entrance. Value OF the building, when completed,
| $4,000 1t will cost to fnish furnish, and pave
around the main building about S2500 The neigh
borhood is good and improving and church OF this
kind is greatly needed there, AS this Is mission
church, 1t must depend upon the liberality of the
community to meet its pressing demands. A debt OF
about S250O is now pressing upon the church. which,
together with what is required to finish the building
about $4,000 in ALL is the amount which the Treasurer
| requires to put the church upon permanent basis
Rev. n. A. Brown is now minstering to this
hoped therefore, that the funds needed to ensure the
success Of this enterprise will be contributed