The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-29
CUYLER.
Theodore uyIer, ESQ.,, the Democratic Nomi.
nee for Cpngress In the Second Dlstrict.

Theodore Suyler, ESQ.,, the Democratic Nomi-
nee for Congress In the Second District.
in our notices of the names mentioned in connec-
tion with the Democratic nominations, on Monday,
we referred to the rumor that in case the nomna-
ton for Congress in the Second district should be
rendered to Theodore Cuyler Esq.,, he would decline
it, being unwilling to abandon his large professional
engagements, even II his election were a certainty.
The action OF the Democratic Convention yesterday
in comforting the nomination upon Mr.. Cuyler, in
spite OF the rumors OF his unwiingness to be can
didate, has aroused considerable curiosity in the
ranks of both parties as to what course he will pur
sue in reference to the matter but his decision has
not yet been announced to the committee appointed
by the convention to inform him Of its action.
Mr.. Cuyler was born at Poughkeepse, New York,
on the 14th of September, 1921, and is therefore
much younger man than one would Judge him to
be from his personal appearance and long and sue
cessful career at the bar. In early life he came to
this city, and entered the law Office of the late
Charles ChauIcey, Esq, descendant of the second
President OF Harvard College, and who in the days
of his prime, divided the question of precedence at
the Philadelphia bar with such men as John Ser
geant and Horace Binney. After a careful course
of study under this eminent jurst, Mr.. Cuyler
admitted to the bar on the 18th of october,
1s4l, having barely completed his twentieth year at
the time. He soon made his mark at the bar, and
rapidly rose to a position of acknowledged high
standing Such, indeed, was his success at the out
set OF his professional career that it is said his
ceipts during the first year of his practice were
greater than in the case of any other young lawyer
that time to the present, Mr.. Cuyer has remained
the active practice of his profession interrupted
only by slight participation in local politics. Dur
ing the past twenty years, however, he
has been intimately identified with all the leading
interests OF the city, and there lew men now at
the bar who, in the midst of large and complicated
professional engagements, have found or taken the
time to do so much towards furtherng the most ma
terial interests OF Philadelphia. Among the more
noticeable movements in which he has been active
is the extension and improvement OF Paramount
Park, which, in its present state is perhaps more n-
debted to his eXertons than to those of any other
person, He has been member OF the
and is at present the chairman of the
most important committee, that of Plans
and improvements The overthrow of the unsightly
sheds which so long disgraced the centre of Market
street originated and successfully carried into
execution by him. The present admirable system
of house enumeration which, starting in this city,
is rapidly extending all over the Union, although
not originated by him. is mainly indebted to him for
its establishment number OF years ago, he served
the Board of School Controllers during a period
of nine years, and for an equal length OF time was
He was first candidate for this position from the
Eighth ward, in 1885, two years after the consoida
Republican, and while the Hon. Alexander
Henry, the subsequent Mayor, who was
commoa oounc on the Opposite cEe Was elected
by majority OF about 250, Mr.. Cuyer was returned
to Select Council Council by majority Of 4a votes, being
Whenever the Democratic party was in power during
his service In Select Council, he was invariably
elected president OF that body Among Mr.. Cuylers
most important professional engagements has been
his connection with the Pennsylvania Railroad, OF
which he has been the general counsel, including
the business of the main line and all its dependen-
ces since May l, 1851 In politics, Mr.. Cuyler has
| always been known as a consistent Democrat, but
he has permitted his partisan principles to get
the better of his Judgment in any matters in which
| the welfare OF the city was concerned.
| SEVENTEENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC TICKET-The
following is claimed as the regular Democratic
William Hurley; Common Council, John Canning
Constable James Turnety School Directors, James
| Walls James Dougherty, Joseph Hockey, and Alex
ander McClernan.
At the convention nominating the above ticket
| Thomas McQuillen, appointed by the chairman OF
the Ward Executive Committee to organize the con-
| vention, presided.
| AN INTERESTING OCCAsIoN.-The boys OF st.
Michaes School, under the charge OF the Christian
| Brothers Brother Romwald directory, gave a con-
cert and miscellaneous entertainment last night at
| the hall Fourth and George streets, which was
| highly creditable and much enjoyed. The Cornet
| Band, composed Of juveniles, performed remarka-
bly, well, and the other exercises were also well
| given. The occasion was to obtain new instruments
| for the band, and great success was the result.
A GOOD CoMNIENcEMENT.-Char Stotesbury, the
| driver OF the Good VIII Engine, was yesterday ar
rested at Broad and Race streets for reckless driv
| and John Starr, driver OF the Western Engine al
Sixteenth and Callowhill streets, for similar
| ofense. Alderman Jones fined them. This is good
| commencement, and should be Kept up until the
practice OF reckless driving now in vogue amongst
! our nremen is abolished.
CAPTURED-on the 10th OF May last the tailor store
| of Anton Bauer, No. 1907 Vine street, was entered
| and robbed OF lot OF ready-made clothing, cloth,
etc. to the value OF $1,000 The affair being given In
charge of Detective Miller, he this morning sue
ceeded in anesting a chap named David Mercer,
supposed TO be one OF the thieves. The suit oi
|
OF the stolen property He win have a hearing al
the Central this afternoon.
FREs-AbouG 6 O'Clock this morning a slight fire
occurred in the drying-room OF Bruners mills
Twenty third and Hamilton street. Loss, Sl0.
About $50 this morning an alarm was created by
the burning OF some rubbish in the cellar OF No
1910 Market street. Damage slight.
A trihng fire also occurred in Campbell Co.'S
mill, Manayunk, this morning.
A PUSHING MATTER.-John Brown is the cognO
men OF an ebony-hued Individual OF thievlsh propen
stiles who halls from Maryland. Yesterday JohI
attempted TO steal a push-cart from Jacob McCann
No. 75S South Sixth street. An Oicer cOllared JohI
and Alderman Collins gave him letter OF introduc
ton to the superintendent of Hotel de Moyamen
sing.
DROwRKD-Charles NJ. Collins, aged II, residing
No. 2202 Hare street, was drowned in the Delaware
yesterday afternoon, OF Robbins wharf. He was
boating at tie time, when the batteau capsizing, ht
met his death In the manner described.
TIE HEAT.-Abeut IL O'Clock this morning Mrs
Joan Stevenson ing at Frankford road and
Huntington street, was overcome by the heat IN tRs