The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29

ladies' department at the depot. Shocked by
the discovery. she gave vent to a series of
screams, which brought in the watchman who
in turn called in couple of policemen and de-
lvered them to the body. How long it had re-
maiDed there is not known. The case is now i'm
the hands of the detectives.
TIE LAST LAMP ExPLos1oN.-we have re-
ceived the following communication
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF REFINED PETROLEUM AND
BURNING OILS, No. III ARCH STREET, PHILADEI-
rHIA, Aug 20, 1s7o.-hditor Boentno Telegraph-
SR:-1 noticed in your paper Of the 9th instant
account Of an explosion OF coal-oil lamp at No.
1876 S. Fourth street Upon an investigation into the
coal oil, but from article called non-explosive
1ud, which is nothing but benzine, q mixture OF
benzine and other ingredients III persons will con-
tinue to purchase fluids for burning in lamps OF this
character, after so many repeated warnings through
occur. Most of the explosions which have happened
not from coal oil, but from the OF the above
described hud 8, which, In the opinion OF COURTS do
or should have long since endeavored to put a
stop to their sale. Respectfully, r. M. EVANS
CREELY VS.. ONEIIL-This morning meet
ing of the subcommittee of the Republican
State Central Committee appointed to investi-
gate the matter of contest for the Congressional
nomination in the Second district, between
Messrs Charles O'Nell and John V. Creely was
held in the rooms of the National Union Club
No. 1104 Chestnut street. There were present
Messrs William R. Leeds William B. Elliott
and Alderman r. Q. Tittermary, together with
Mr.. Greedy and number of his witnesses Mr.
O'Neill failed to appear. After waiting some
time and no quorum attending, the meeting ad-
journed until Friday at II A. NJ.
THE OFFICE OF THE PRoTHoNorARy OF THE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ENTERED.-Some
time during last night thieves broke open the
door of the entry leading to the office OF Richard
Donegan, Prothonotary of the Court of Common
Pleas, Chesnut street, below Sixth, and thence
into the office, which they thoroughly ran
sacked, securing $50 in cash. The robbery is
supposed to have been perpetrated by some of
the bootblacks who hang around the neighbor-
hood.
Our OF DANGER.-The man Cleary, shot by
Monaghan last evening, it has been ascertained,
was kept in Bonnolls dwelling. This morning
he was pronounced out of danger by the attend
ing physician. Monaghan was then taken before
Alderman Smith, and held in $500 bail for
further hearing.
A LOVER OF FINE ART.-An ebony-hued
descendant of Ham, whose cognomen is Will
liam Rudolph, was this morning held in 5000
bail by Alderman Delaney, on the charge of
having stolen a picture from the wall of the
residence of Mrs. Brown (colored), St. Mary
street, above Sixth
PETTY THEFT.-John Surrney on Saturday
broke open the money drawer of the news stand
northeast corner of Fifth and Market streets,
and pocketing the contents ran Off He was
pursued, and at Fifth and Commerce streets
captured. Alderman Godbou held him in $500
bail TO answer.
S300.-About 80 last evening, the residence
of William Robinson, No. 1886 Rodman street,
was entered by sneak thief, who assembled TO
the second story, and took from a bureau
drawer $500 in cash. Although the family were
in the house at the time, he escaped undetected.
$25.-Before Alderman Toand this morning
was arraigned one David Craig on the charge of
entering a tavern at New Market and Peg streets
on Saturday night, and stealing therefrom $25.
He was held in $500 bail for further hearing.
CoLoRED.-An Ethiopian named Sanders
Jones was caught, on Saturday night last whilst
in the act of stealing a pair of pants from the
shop of Dennis Donegan, Eighth and Baker
streets. Alderman Collins sent Jones to prison,
SNEAK THIEF.-John Mccall Ron Saturday
night sneaked into the house No. S05 South
Eleventh street, with the intention of robbing
it, but being detected he was taken before Alder
man Collins, who sent him to prison.
ATTEMPTED observation-disclosures Lutz this
morning sent to prison youth named George
Holland 10 years of age who was caught on
Saturday night whilst attempting to rob house
at Front and cambridge streets.
LUCKY MAN.-The Chesterfield of the police
force, Lieutenant James Flaherty, of the Fifth
district, was this morning presented with a
| handsome suit of blue and brass by some of his
friends of the Eighth ward. Lucky James!
| LECTURE.-Dr. Saunders should be heard at
| his college tomorrow afternoon by all who
| desire more knowledge of Palestine and the
| Jews. No charge for admission.