The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-16


The Athletic and olympic D. b. o., OF Washing
ton, ID. c., play this afternoon.
Over ten Thousand people passed into Fairmount
what is t6e consideration which induces the
High COnstabes TO visit the suburban districts and
order down frame buildings that cannot by any pos
''O RSppessntatye re- Elliott has consented to accept
denomination so has johnson, OF the Eighth dis
fhe Fifth Legislative district heretofore Demo-
cratic VIII return Republiea an next winter oy rea-
son Of the negro vote.
The Thkd Senatorial district will, in all proba-
bility, be 30 apportioned next winter as 10 leave
Henszey out In the cold
Summer residences are being put In order 1or
occupancy on the 1st OF June.
The Legislative Junk shop Association on North
ters and acts of Incorporation are selling well.
Philadelphia had but four members In the late
Legislature who could consume over thirty seconds
in a speech-Davis. Elliott, johnson, aud Miller.
-Rumor has it that eX-Representative Davis is to
take charge OF the Washington House In this city.
There is tslk OF the Reading Railroad Comp1ny
running an early train from Norristown II 80, 1t
would md1ee many Of 9nT n eens Mr 70 locate on the
Philadelphia Will be well represented in the
various purses offered by the Trenton Trotting AS
Base Ball is in as much favor as ever.
Our detectives at least large majority OF them,
are not competent for the business OF the oiice
Select Councilman Mccall is in favor Of free
public baths.
Alexander Adaire has idea that he would
make a good Congressman. The legislative jobs,
however, have been 30 excellent, that our people
Warrington correspondents of Philadelphia
newspapers being well taken care of by our Con-
gressmen, with a view to re- election.
Policeman Max has never been In prison since
his arrest.
vania Railroad goes into effect to-day.
SUNDAY AhUsEMENT-We fear that the people of
Manayunk are deterorating in virtue, and are fast
tang ITO IRON os, tne ngn position tney once occupied OF
Years ago the Sabbath day strictly observed,
ST with ae and Ss u
sample OF the manner in which some OF the residents
Keep the day in rae Of yeste
% M raising Using "a row. Which was so speedily
McGrattan. On the way to the station-house two OF
the prisoners companions, named Richard Garden
and William Hare, assaulted the officer and
attempted to rescue the prisoner. Welsh managed
to hold him until assistance arrived, when the
would-be rescuers were also taken into custody.
Arrived at the station.house McGrattan made ter
rife assault upon Lieutenant Kelley, and threatened
to annihiate him. The Lieutenant who is an old
soldier and man Of nerve, soon gave McGrattan to
understand that he could play no pranks on him,
and Immediately locked him In CELL Alderman
Thompson gave the trio hearing, and held each in
$500 bail to answer.
DELINQUENT TAx.PAYRRs.-John L. Hill.
Collector of Delinquent Taxes has issued an
order in which he notifies all citizens who may
be in debt to the city of Philadelphia for taxes
the deputy Collector Of the ward, on or before
the LIST day of July, 1870 he will, in pursuance
of the act of Assembly creating the position,
file liens against the real estate on which such
the same sold, and that, in further pursuance of
said act and under such proceedings, all proper
costs and the penalties imposed by law will be
levied and collected from the proceeds of such
sales.
"A RURAL HoME.-On the 21st inst.W. G. Kent
ESQ.,, will offer at public sale his very elegant
country seat, known as "Benchwood,S situate
at the Jenkintown Station, on the North Penn
sylyania Railroad. Elegant stone mansion.
o..".c, ana coacn-nouse, out-bulldings and 25
acres. Grounds beautifully laid out. The fur
niture, stock, and farming utensils can be pur-
chased at valuation. Full particulars and
photograph may be seen at the rooms of the
auctioneers Messrs. Thomas & Sons, Nos 139
and 141 8. Fourth street.
THE TROUBLES OF PoLICEMAN.-Some people
labor under the impression that polcemans life is
of ease the position almost sineeure, and the
drawing OF his salary the principal duty performed
think, Clearly demonstrate Last evening an intoxi-
Gated individual named John Madder collected
crowd in the @ nsigh6orhood, OF Sixth % and Chestnut
disperse the assemblage, arrested John, but not
without com considerable M M :, resistance m During the
of the muscles thereof The officer managed,
despite the 1S ar to Z, to the station
ercise his molars on "hard tack"
FEMALE BURGLARs.-Today we are called upon
to chronicle somewhat unusual case in the shape
of an an attempted burglary by females. Last
enter q house at Seventh and Alaska streets by
climbing through a window, with the intention OF
theft. one of Daniels disciples saw hoop-skirt
hanging out of the aperture, and approaching, cap
tured Mary. Ellen then appeared, and endeavored
to convince the officer that no wrong had been
done. The result was the arrest OF Ellen and the
commitment OF beth to Moyamensing by Alderman
BonsalL
AN EYEsoRE.-Of late several attempts have been
made to destroy the portion OF Pollocks Mills,
Twenty-fourth and Spruce streets, that was left
uninjured by former nre. Yesterday afternoon
still another attempt was made. The fact OF the
become
the residents OF the locality and they desire their
removal. We understand that the Building I1spec-
tors viii have the walls pulled down in few days.
THE INFECTED DIsTRIcT.-The Alaska street dis
trict has been thoroughly cleansed, and workmen
still engaged in keeping 1t IN pure condition
Ia possible But two OF relapsing fever have
been reported to-day, and both have been removed
10 the Municipal Hospital. One Casa female-Was
taken from the County Prison this morning or all
the numerous cases which occurred last week, but
is strongly Infectious one, it is not very dangerous
TUMBLED.-About 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the eastern wall OF the Carpenter Company's ice
house, situated on the Schuykill, near Engel &
whole neighborhood. The Harbor police visited the
place and finding the northern wall insecure pulled
Ems mas Seen t5e s IN uaeky anS 1 build
were killed Fortunately no one was injured by this
after occurrence.
BOARD OF SURvKYs.-The regular semi.monthly
meeting Of the Board Of Surveys was held at thei
Petitions were received asking for sewer on Prm,
street. between Third and Msyamensng avenue
and asking for the widening OF Merchant street
The committee to whom was referred the remon
STRANGE against the construction of a sewer on
Franklin street, reported In favor OF s-feet sewer
CHICKESs.-Samuel McAllIster, whose epicurear
taste is considerably developed, on Saturday nigh
made a raid upon the hen-roost OF one Tyson
spring chickens. but an old Shanghai raised such
din that Samuel was detected, arrested and sent t