The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-04

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the story of one of the losers concerned is true,
was rather serious in It's consequences. The |
second and third stories OF the building were |
occupied by A. Rothe d Co., costumers. It APP
pears that Mr.. Rothe was engaged in the second
story painting fancy toys, and had placed some
already finished in close proximity to the stove
to dry. From some unaccountable cause these
ignited and soon the whole room was wrapped
in flames The fire extended thence to the third
story, which was also gutted out. Messrs. Rothe
& Co. estimate their loss at $40, 900, upon which
they have assurances amounting to S4500 in
New York companies The first floor was oc-
cupied by s. Kohn as n fancy trimming store,
the stock of which was considerably damaged
by water.
RESOLUTIONS OF REsPECT.-A meeting of
the Board of Managers of the Commercial
Exchange was held on Saturday, April 2, Nathan
Brooke, Esq. President, in the chair, to take
action in regard to the death of General George
II. Thomas. The following preamble and reso-
tions were unanimously adopted
Wheea, i has pleased an all wise Providence to re-
n. Thomas late Commander of the Department of the
Ressrs That his death the csuntry has lost one Of
s and GS' & sspSBc s sIRy AND
Rtsoud That the sympathy OF this association be
ssosd copy these resolutions be sent to the
widow Of the deceased General
SERIOUS ACCIDENT During the progress of
the fire at Twenty-third and Hamilton streets,
this morning, the horses attached to the Fire
Insurance Patrol wagon, while stationed at
Twenty-frst and Hamilton streets, became
frightened by the whistling of passing loco
motive on the Reading Railroad, and dashed
madly off. At Twenty. third street, a fireman
named William Greenhouse in attempting to
stop the animals, was knocked down and run
over by the heavy wagon, sustaining serious,
not fatal, internal injuries. He was imme-
diately removed to his home, No. GIG Bogota
street. The driver of the wagon, Mr.. Richard
Jennings, on the starting of the animals, was
thrown from his seat and slightly injured.
FIRE IN THE FIFTEENTH WARp.-About 10
o'clock this morning fire originated In the
drying-room attached to Woods mills, situated
at Twenty-third and Hamilton streets. For
while the whole neighborhoed was filled with
dense volumes of smoke, and the policemen,
supposing large fire would follow, pulled the
box of the Good VIII Hose Company, thus
bringing almost the whole department to the
scene. When they arrived they found their
services were not needed. The workmen had
shut the doors of the drying-roorn, which is fire.
proof, and allowed the small quantity of wool
stored therein to be consumed, after which, for
want of fuel, the flames died out.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY, ETC.-William Rich
ards is q shoemaker, but he does not belong to
the organization known as the Knights of ST.
Crispin. On Saturday evening he went into
place at Fifth street and Appletree alley, where
a number of shoemakers, members of the ORDER
congregated. In consequence of n remark
made by one of the parties, William drew
blackjack and struck him over the head.
policeman was called in, and Richards was
taken into custody. He had hearing before
Alderman Mackin, and was held in $500 bail to
answer the charges of assault and battery and
carrying concealed deadly weapons.
MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-On Saturday evening
Peter Hanson, while drunk, went into the tavern
at Second and Race streets and called for liquor.
The proprietor refused to grant his request and
ordered him out of the place. Peter was not
used to such treatment, and when he reached
the sidewalk he picked up cobble stone and
g .,N1a Tpr
this he was arrested and Alderman Godbou held
him to bail in the sum of 5000 to answer the
charge of malicious mischief
ROBBED FELLow-BUMMER.-T Cum
ningham and John Bradley, residents OF that
classic neighborhood, cambridge street, near
| Seventh, was arrested yesterday on the charge
| of larceny. One of their companions had bought
a new pair of shoes, and was walking along
| Bainbridge st when Cunningham and Bradley
seized the property and ran off with 1T. Deten-
dants were pursued and arrested, and Alderman
Bonsall committed them.
CAPTURE OF A MURDERrR.-William George
Blake (colored), aged nineteen years, was cap
tured on Saturday night last by Officer McCarty,
of the Fourth district. Blake was concerned in
the killing of the German baker, Jacob 8. Nagel,
at No. IL Letitia street, some two weeks ago.
Blake was this morning recognized by the wife
of the deceased, and will at once be committed
for trial.
D1soRDERLY CHARACTRR.-Jame Applegate
went on spree yesterday, and at Seventh and
St. Mary streets he amused himself by beating
every one he came acrsss with a blackjack. A
policeman noticing James strange conduct ar
rested him. He had hearing, and was com
mitted to answer the charges of assault and bat
terry and carrying concealed deadly weapons.
ADMITTED TO THE SUPREME COURT OF
PENNsYLvANIA.-Thi morning, in the Supreme
Court in Banc, before Chief Justice Thompson
and Justices Agnew, Sharswood, and Williams
upon motion of Hon. Henry NJ Phillips, tht
Court admitted John II. Campbell. Esq, t
practice as an attorney and counsellor of thu
court.
RESCUED FROM DRowNING.-About o'clocl
this morning Thomas Bradley fell into the Della
ware at Chestnut street wharf. Officer Myer
and private watchman hauled him out. Th,
policeman, while in the act of helping Thoma
to the shore, slipped and tumbled into the
water. He, however, managed to get out again
ATTEMPT TO RoB.-On Saturday night al
attempt was made to enter the residence of Mr.
Francis Jordan, No. 1913 Arch street. The bur
glars scaled the wall in the rear of the dwelling
and tried to force an entrance through tn,
kitchen door. An alarm of fire in the vicinity, i
is supposed, frightened the robbers away.
A CoIIIsIoN.-The Assistance Steam Fire
Engine whilst proceeding to the fire at Twenty
third and Hamilton streets this morning, col
lided at Twehty-second and Coates streets witt
a wagon driven by one Charles McCarty. Nc
Carty was thrown violently from his seat, ant
sustained serious injuries.
HIS NAME.-The name of the person who die
suddenly at Germantown avenue and Diamon
streets, on Saturday evening, was John Kobh
aged 80 years. o resident of Eagle court, nea
Front and Thompson streets. The verdict o