The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-23
NEWS SUMMARY.
Citx Annirn.


frauding the widow Barton and Miss Shivers,
through false representations, has been iden-
hhed, 1t is alleged, as having bsen accused OF
similar practices in this city about seven
years ago, board having been then obtained
at the Merchants Hotel, and subsequently the
lease of furnished house.
Orders have been received at this sta
ton for the complete fitting out Of the large
steam ting Pilgrim, heretofore used for towing
Government vessels and for other Govern
ment duties, preparatory to her being ordered
to Key West as despatch boat. She is to be
schooner-rigged, and is to be fitted with state
rooms, etc.
AT o meeting of the Committee of Fire
and Trusts of Councils, held last night it was
agreed to report an ordinance to Councils
locating the Congress Engine as steam fire.
engine company at Chestnut Hill. The plan
for the reorganization of the Fire Department,
adopted about two weeks ago by committee
of firemen, was laid before the committee.
On motion it was agreed to hold special
meeting on next Tuesday night week for
its consideration. Three subcommittee of
two each we're appointed to inquire into the
pYacticability of placing the outdoor fire.
alarm boxes in places where they cannot be
reached by irresponsible parties.
"A further hearing was had yesterday,
before Alderman Robert r. Smith, in the
case of James A., alias Albert Cam, alias
Harry Robinson, charged with bigamy. les
timopy was adduced as to the marriage of the
defendant in 1864 to Miss Emma e. Saul,
subsequently to Miss Emma Darrah, and in
January last to Miss Ida +. Ehrenzeller.
Misses Darrah and Ehrenzeller were present,
and in order that the attendance of the lady
he first married, who is sick, and another
whom he is also alleged to have married,
might be secured, the case was continued
until Friday next.
Charles Kelley and Patrick Ward, arrested
in connection with the stabbing of Lewis s.
Foster, bartender at No. 130 South Ninth
street, were up for a further hearing before
Alderman Kerr yesterday. DR.. Richardson
testified that Foster is improving, but is not
yet out of danger. Detective Miller stated
that he saw Foster on Monday, and in con-
versation with him was told that Ward was
innocent, and that he did not wish him kept
in prison any longer. Ward was thereupon
discharged, and Kelley was committed for a
week.
An inquest was held yesterday in the case
of Ann Anderson, aged seventy-six years. who
was run over on Wednesday afternoon last,
at Sixth and Lombard streets, by car of the
Lombard and South Streets Passenger Rail-
way Company. A verdict of accidental death
was rendered. Alexander Parkhill, the driver,
who was in custody was then discharged, the
testimony showing that he did all within his
power to prevent the accident, but without
avail.
AT meeting of the Alumni Association
of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, held
yesterday morning, the following officers were
elected: President, Thomas Wiegand; First
Vice President, Charles Eberle; Second Vice
President Charles w. Hancock; Recording
Secretary, Clements Parrish; Corresponding
Secretary, A. j. Ditmann Treasurer, E. G.
Jones. The commencement exercises of the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy took place
last evening, according to the programme
published in yesterday TELEGRAPH.
AT a meeting of the Board of Missions
of the Lutheran Church, held yesterday, it
was stated that arrangements had been made
for the purchase of the Mission House, for
merly the property of the Clinton Street
Presbyterian Church, on Christian street, be-
low Eleventh, for the use of the board in
prosecuting the work of missions.
AT a meeting of the Board of School
Controllers held yesterday, Mr.. Hoffman,
chairman of the Committee on Supplies, pre-
sented report, recommending the follow
ing apportionment for books and stationery
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