The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-22
CITY uNTELLIGENC NOE.
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

details OF another bloody murder though the Inter-
Vtntion was more accidental than otherwise. Rum,
baue OF humanltr and which mas caused the COM
mission OF more deeds internal than all the other
prompters placed together, In this case seized such
hold OF of Gods creatures to deprive him OF
al rea" and in a state OF temporary insanity to
at e pit the murder Of the woman who had brought
into inc world parts of his own flesh and blood
and whom he had pledged himself to love, honor
On Kater street above Thirteenth there resides a
family named McCluskey. Years ago the husband
james, while yet young man, wOoed ana wona
woman, whom he made his wife. For a time all
went wen with him; but soon evil companions and
corrupt company led him away from the pleasures
OF his own ircsde and to the seeking OF sinful en-
joyment in the cup of Bacchus For the past three
months James has sbeen little else than sot. Leaving
the house in the morning, nothing more would he
seen of him uut early next morning, when he would
come rceling home, only 10 beat aud torment the
fond wife, Who aIl the While labors hard to keep
starvation from the threshold of the once happy
home.
eased by the poisonous fluid called whisky gave way,
and the father became nothing more nothing less
than mailman. In this condition he burst in the
door tf his residence, and selling small axe, at
once made an attack upon the life OF his wife. But
cod I'm His goodness is almercifu as was shown in
this instance. Many OF the blows aimed by the
wOuld-be murderer at the heart-Drokcn woman fell
short of their mark, and enough time elapsed 10
allow one OF his sOBs to call in the aid OF Special
Oncers James Robert and Charles Moore, who hap
paned in the ncghhOrhOOd. On entering they iound
a one end Of the room the the madm2n al9 Sic.o stoqP,
with the axe uplitted which descending would
surely have cleft the head in twain IN an instant
OGcGr Roberts had thrown him TO the other end Of
the room aud Onicer Moore had secured him. The
o, after laborous efforts, then succeeded in re-
moving Mia to the station house. Meantime, some
OF the neghbOrS took charge of the wodnded woman,
aud removed her to neghboring drug store where
n physician was called in and her cuts dressed after
which she was removed to place OF safety. Several
wounds had been inflicted upon her head but
although serious fortunately none are dangerous
in their nature. The husband this morning
taken to the Moyamensng Prison to await the result
of the injuries he has inflicted.
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-No little merriment was
Occasloned last evening over lady dropping her
waterfall on the steps of the Green Street Nj. f.
owner OF draws, carts, wagons aud trucks will
hereafter be required TO store them elsewhere than
on public highways.
Fashionable ladies are depicting the market of
deaines and calicOes for Christmas gifts for their
servants.
Clerks in Eighth street dry goods stores should
not chew tobacco. 1t is not quite proper.
M Hall Stanton is the "to be" President of the
Board OF School Control.
Girls Normal School closing exercises take place
Policeman Kuhn delivered himself to the authorl-
ties last night.
The dollar stores rely mainly upon their pretty
The carpet weavers meet again tonight Howly
murther!
Temperance meeting tonight, Eighth and Wood
"A handsome Christmas gift-a $1,000 check
Our streets again muddy and mushy.
Should be abOlished-brick pavements.
Jupiter Puvius, heart has softencd
(OMNENGENENTS AND CHRISTH AS EXERCISES -Ille
animal exercises OF the Wyoming Boys Grammar
school, AT sixth and Coates streets will take place
IN THURSDAY evening, December 23, at ~ O'Clock,
IN the school building.
Among tho gems of the programme we notice a
chant by the senior class; solo, "Aileen ArOOn;'
yO.a' Quartt tie, go Stranger, lend tiny gentle
Bark ; humorous solo and chorus, "The School
master, and variety performance by the wyoming
Ministries. Besides these there will be rectatons,
dialogucs and an address OF the graduating class.
The seventeenth Annual Commencement OF the
institute for Coored Youth will also take place on
evening. Concert
consist Of Latin salutaory, nine original essays,
four oratons, an English version of Cicero for Lic
MUS Nlurena, and of Pericles' Funeral Grafton
also, a attn version of President LlncOns Address
at the Dedication OF Gettysburg Cemetery, ana u
Greek oration, all by pupils OF the Institute. There
will also be dialogue and a recitatiye by members
OF the preparatory department. The diplomas will
he conferred at the end Of the exercises OF the
eyening
Grammar school will take place ON the same even
ing, in the school-bailding, at Crown and Rae
streets, commencing at ~ o'clock An interesting
programme has been prepared.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES AT THE JEFFERSON GEAN-
MAR SCHOOL, Christmas exercises OF an interesting
character took place this morning at the Jefferson
Boys Grammar School, sixteenth ward. The eXer.
cises commenced at 90 o'clock, and consisted OF
tious and the reading of original essays also, vocal
and instrumental music solos and duets, by differ
ent pupils, and choruses by the whole school, Ills
Honor Mayor Fox and Rev. William Cathcart were
present and took part in the exercises.
TEMpERANCE-A public meeting, under the aus
pices OF Philadelphia DIVISION Sons OF temperance
will be held at the late Rev. DIR. StOcktOn's church
corner of Eleventh and Wood streets this evening
at IL O'Clock. Hon. Robert NJ. Foust will preside
and addresses viii be delivered by Rev. George A
PeltZ and Edward G. Lee, Jonah BoughtOn, and j
+. Cathell, Esqs
RAILROAD AocIDENT.-The conductor of the II
through train from Washington this morning foun
the body Of an unknown white man lying on tn
track at the intersection of the Germantown Rail
road. The deceased had evidently been knocked
down and run over by previously passing train.
BuRGL ARY-The residence No. 1882 Grayso
street, occupied by one George Roger, was entere
and robbed of velvet cloak, silk sack, and dress
the whole valued at $50. The burglar ELECTED a
entrance by forcing open the back door
FOND OF TEA.-B. Wisner, alias Edward Smitt
Carpenter streets, whilst lhgglng along the street
chest of tea which they had stolen. Alderman co
Inns committed the two to prison. and reserved til
tea for the owners application.
FATAL REsUIT.-Charles Kelley, who was injure
on Monday 10y being caught in hosting apparatu
at paper mill, Manayunk, died from III
effects OF his injuries, at his reside nee, No. II
Robinson street, Manayunk, this morning
FAST DRIvIHG-Wniam Nicely is the name OF a
individual arrested by Oncer Danehower yesterda
at Third and Coates street, for ashng a superal
nuated specimen of the equine species into an III
lawful gait. Alderman Toand fined him.
A SINGULAR CASE.
Robbery of Young kentuciEiRn In
New York Carringe-A swindling HaC
Driver.
On Monday night young man named Richal
f. Kelly arrived in New York from New Coz
cord, XIV. lie was en- route to POughkeepse
attend Eastman College. He came via the Pa
Handle route On reaching Jersey City he toe
from his boot leg the sumkof $3.50 and placed
in his pantaloons pocket. The money was in
wallet.
After getting on board of the ferry boat |