The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-26

" Acting Commissioners
William B. Elliott Esq, Assessor Third District, Pha
The clause Of general Remarks" referred to
above says:"A check, draft, or order for the pay-
ment of sum OF money dratcn otheriose than at sght
demand is liable to stamp tax at the rate Of five
cents for each one hundred dollars or fractional
part thereof"
LARGE CoNTRACT.-The Reaney Engineering
Works at Chester, Pa. have made contract to i'm
medatele construct and equip an iron steamship of
eleven hundred tons, to run between New York and
Mobile for the Mallory Line. This will give employ
ment to numbers of laborers, and the concern
named will employ seven hundred hands. The same
establishment is now completing large iron tug
boat to ply on the Mississippi, below New Orleans.
The steamboat is about sixty feet in length and will
be shipped by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad to
Pittsburg in sections, and willsbe launched the
Ohio river and thence proceed to her intended des-
tination. The Delaware river is fast assuming the
well-eaTned title OF the Clyde Of America in ship
building and this experiment of putting steam
boat railroad car Will no doubt be soon initiated
by others.
THE CoRoNER's INQUEST assembled on the occa-
sion of the sudden death of William Rossiter, ESQ.,,
Of Norristown, was held on Wednesday, the 21st
instant. 1t appeared that the deceased gentleman
left his home on Tuesday for Philadelphia. and in
the hours Of and O'Clock in the afternoon, he was
seized with sudden Illness and taken into the
nearest house on Pearl, but died before any med-
cal assistance could be rendered post mOrtem
examination was made by DR.. Shapleigh and the
jury returned verdict that he had died of
apopleXy. Mr.. Rosster was widely known and
highly esteemed for his many estmable qualities
and the intelligence OF his death occasioned deep
RAILROAD CONTRACT CoMPLETED-The contract
for the railroad between Thurlow Station Depot on
the Philadelphia Wilmington, and Baltimore Rail-
road along the river Delaware to Chester, has been
taken py Michael Hornng, Esq, and it is to be
completed within four months This will bring all
the business establishments on the Delaware river
below Chester in railroad connection with 'all the
world and the rest OF mankind" 1t is built under
the provisions of the general railroad law, and the
Broomail and William Ward, Of ChesCer, who are
the chief parties in interest.
MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF-Otaf Berger and Edward
McClay went into Murtzs beer saloon, No. 2144
North Front street, yesterday afternoon and after
calling for several glasses of beer refused to pay for
the same. Berger was put out OF the place, and
McClay was handed over to policeman. Subse-
quently Berger, accompanied by some friends
turned to the saloon and amused themselves by
windows. on the approach Of Policeman Taylor
Berger ran. He was pursued as far as the Kensing-
had a hearing before Alderman Helms, and were
held to bail to answer
IN SEARCH OF HER HUsBAND.-Mrs Hamil of
Maine, reached this city day or two since in search
home for some time past. He was last in
house in this city, where he left suit of clothes,
Mrs. Hamill is stopping at the residence OF Mr.
Noen, 5l3 5. Second street, where any information
concerning the lost will be thankfully received
by the distressed wife.
INTERFERING WITH AN OFFICER.-John Shugrouph
arrested at Front and Thompson streets yester-
day for interfering with Policeman Boyle while in
the discharge of his duties. 1t that the officer
had arrested two men for disorderly conduct, when
Shugrough interfered and threatened to use brick
on the head of the policeman. Boyle dropped his
prisoners, and seZing the meddler, escorted him to
the lookup. Last evening Alderman Shoemaker
committed him for trial.
WIFE BEArERs-Detrich Barrens was arrested
at Shipper street wharf, on the Delaware, Satur-
day, upon the charge of beating his wife. he had
hearing before Alderman Dewitt, and was committed
William Morris, residing at Hurst and Lombard
streets, was taken into custody yesterday upon
oTp aho Iln 1lnld ~ hxr IA
man Carpenter.
CoRoNERs CAsEs.-This morning an unknown
white man was found dead in cell at the Fifth Dis
trict Station House. His death is attributed to
general debility and intemperance.
This morning the Coroner was notified to held an
inquest at No. 4OS N. Ninth street on the body OF
MIR. Greer, who was found dead in bed
Acc1pENTs.-About O'Clock last evening a pair of
horses, belonging to William Beckhaus, took fright
at Broad and Thompson streets, and after running
a few squares the carriage was overturned, and a
boy who was driving sustained severe injuries
About the same time carriage was overturned at
Broad and Master streets, and lady occupant was
severely hurt.
SEVERELY INJuREp.-Last night two men attacked
George Souder, the bartender at Schweizer &
Grims Beer Saloon, Eleventh and Columbia ave-
glass and struck him on the head, inncting severe
wound The assailants were arrested.
CONCERNED IN RoBBERY.-John D. Heston was
arrested at Franklin and Vine streets on Saturday
the robbery OF Mr.. John Hoese on Callowhn street,
near Fifth, some days since. Defendant has been
held for a hearing befor e Alderman Cahill.
ACCUsED.-The noted Bill Keating was arrested
at Seventeenth and Federal streets last night upon
the alleged charge Of having been concerned in
robbng man OF Sl70 in CarrOlS Saloon, Spring
| Garden street, near Twenty-second. He will have
ahearing at the Central Station this afternoon.
NEW Sabbath-school was established yesterday
| by the Episcopal church worshipping in CORTLAND
Saunders College. sewng-school on Saturdays
VIII follow.
CTA O
| LOGGER in the Fifth District StatiOn-House, gave
| birth TO male child about O'Clock this morning.
n.y. DEDICAToRY SERVICES OF THE BE-
| W" THESDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner
OF FRANKFORT Road and VIENNA Street, having
commenced on Sabbath they will be continued dur
| ing the week. Preaching by the following clergy
| men:-
| Monday evening, at O'clock Rev. John Chambers
Tuesday evening, Rev I. L. Cuyler, Brooklyn
| Wednesday evening, Rev j. Walker Jackson
| Thursday evening, Rev. j. L. WithrOw.
| Friday evening, Rev. A. A. Wnlitts, ID. ID.
Sabbath, October 2, 1880 A. NJ, Rev. G. W. Mus
grave ID. ID. $50 p. NJ, II. W. Allen, ID. D., Chil-
dren's Service; "a evening, Rev. Bishop NJ. simp-
| son. 20 mtus ST.
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