The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-10

INTERESTING SKRsJCE.-Yesterlay morning there
was very large congregation at West Arch Street
Presbyterian Church. on the occasion OF the quar-
terly communion season. Five persons were added
the deepest interest. pr Willis was even more
eloquent than usual, anu the music was oftfe most
exquisite character The Grganist, Mr. W. C. Ewing
has very superior choir, which shows unmssGkable
Improvement from Sabbath to Sabbath, and with
the admirable singing and the powerful preaching
as well as TO the large congregation. Sinee the
heavy debt On West Arch eXtinguished last year
there has been gradual and steady growth in men,
bership and attendance. We understand the autho-
rites in that church have series of lectures In eeR
temptation for this winter and rejoice at the fact
that at least one of fashionable churches s TO
lie TINS thrown open for the good Of the community.
are vastly more impressive In a church than else
where, and from the selections already made we
have every reason 60 believe that the West Arch
lectures will be entertaining, instructive, and re-
munefative, as well as the means of doing great
good. Let the progressive work begn, as the season
is passing
BLACK BASS IN THE DELAwARE.-Th,s project is
progressing favorably. The originator, Mr. Thad-
deus Norris, exhibits List OF contributions, in the
lists, one at MIR. Kriderie, corner OF Walnut and
Second streets; one at Mr. j. ID. Sergeants otice,
the Germantown Telegraph, where subscriptions to
this praiseworthy undertaking will be received.
With any excess over the amount required for this
purpose it is proposed to try the experiment of
Matching few thousand salmon eggs, aud putting
them into the head waters OF the Delaware. True
TO instinct, the young salmon. after going 10 sea,
will return to their native river, shad do. So in
few years we may have salmon as well as black
THE ELECTION To-MoRRow- APPOINTMENT OF
UNITED STATES DEPUTY MARsHALs.-Under the
recent naturalization act passed by C)ngrsss the
deputies for the purpose of preserving the peace
the election polls where Congressman are being
act United States Marshal Gregory will this alter
noon appoint about two hundred deputies They
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also receive instructions that they only to inter-
fere in cases where their services are actually
necessary. They Will be stationed in abOut ons half
OF the precincts throughout the city
TEE REPUBLICANS of the First ward have made ex-
cellent selections for their ward ticket Mr.. William
x. Park is earnest friend of the working classes
and Will ably represent them In the Select, and He
Der c. Robinson, who is well known as intelligent
and capable gentleman and in every way worthy Of
the generous support which he will no doubt receive
will do credit in the Common Council
The present efficient Secretary OF the School
board, Henry y. Rutter is also a candidate for re-
election. His past record which is bright will insure
him large majority.
A MEETING of the Commissioners OF the "Speak-
man bridge across the Delaware will be held to-
morrow (ruesday,) the 11th instant, at the United
States Engineer ONCE, No. 20s s. Fifth street, at
IL O'Clock NJ. 10 examine and report on It's feasibility
Persons interested in the question OF obstruction
10 the navigation of the river should present their
objections II any exist, TO such project
FIREMAN IHJURRD.-John Gray, member of the
Harmony Fire Company, fell from ladder at the
nre yesterday afternoon at Twelfth and Wlow
and arms He was taken TO the Pennsylvania Hos
pital.
LARCENY OF A CoAT.-James Ogden was arrested
last night on a charge OF stealing coat from a
house at Grey 3 Ferry Road and South street. He
admitted the fact and was sent below by Alderman
Dallas.
WIFE BEATER.-Charles Kath, the proprietorsof
beer saloon at Gaul and Aramingo streets, has
heen held by Alderman Helms to answer the charge
Of beating his wife, She alleges that he used bung
driver over her head.
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session OF John Snyder on Saturday last have been
Identified by German woman living near Frank
ford. John will be before Alderman Helms this
afternoon.
FATAL CAsUALTY.-JOhn Cleary, who was injured
on the North Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday
morning, died last evening at the Episcopal Hos
pital. Coroner Taylor was notified TO hold an in
quest.
A CRAZY W0AAR.-Yesterday morning crazy
coloTed woman was found near RoxbOrOugh In an
almost nude condition. Clothing was provided her
and ehe was taken 10 the AlmshOQ6e.