The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-19

| central fennSyVana COnlerenCe-J w. OCheT-
Wyoming Conference.-The Witt G. Omsted.
| Philadelphia Conference-Samuel w. Thomas.
East Genesee COnference-C. L f. Howe.
| East German Conference-Rev. West Plummer.
The convention then adjourned until ~ p. M.
with the singing OF the doXOoRy and the benedlc-
| tOn.
THE POLICE - LIEUTENANT KILLACKY BEFORE
| ALDERMAN BEITLER.-This morning Lieutenant Kill
| Alderman BETTER on the charge of assault and
battery Captain Terrence McCusker, OF the Insu-
| rance Patrol. 1t seeps that on Sunday morning
| between and O'Clock, the Insurance Patrol had
been notified that the fire at Sixth and Arch streets
it Impossible for them to exttngush the fire, they
sent word to the Phoenix Hose Company, and they
came to the place and put water on the fire: While
feriDg with the patrol as elected. The police
on the outside at the time The patrol returned to
the building and on making their temperance on
the street Lieutenant Kilacky appeared on the
| and arrested two Of the patrol. In the morning.
| Captain McCusker went to the station aud had his
men released on bail. There q crowd Of men in
| the station and words ensued between Captain Nc
| Cusker and Lieutenant Kiiacky. On going into
Cherry street one of the patrol was Knocked down.
Captain McCusker then nterfered, when Lieutenant
Klacky directed the arrest of McCnsker and several
oflthe patrol. The other party all allowed togo
except the man who was held by Captain McCusker.
PATROL testified to the facts, and the Lieutenant was
held In $500 bail for trial.
GRATEFUL THANKs.-A few weeks since the
Mayor and President OF the Board OF Education Of
Richmond visited Philadelphia, and were shown
through schools and other places OF public in
terest This morning Mayor Fox was in receipt Of
the following document
OFFICE BOARD EDUCATION, RICHMOND, Va, Oct.
Sn rSed oS
| Der II, 1870, it was unanimously ,o,-,-,,
s as AND and
Schools BY her Mayor and President Secretary aud
SSoSsr % Scuad Of
helping san and relieved and
Of ees s sq n Ss Of Of
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| see we have not proftedd by good counsel .
a ''p' '''A VIC 'H'-"''' JAS. H, B!NFoRD,
Hon. Daniel NJ. Fox, Mayor Of fhiladeiphia.
| Books FOR THE BLIND.-The National Association
for Publishing Literary and Musical Works for the
and Beauties of Shakespeare" reprint of the last
| liam Dodd, LID. Previous to the issue OF this
book, scarcely two pages of Shakespeares writings
had been printed In raised letters, and the boon
! scarcely be appreciated by those who have not
merely the whole OF shakespeare's works, but the
the other works of the association sold to all
blind persons at cost price, and to those who not
fore, to accomplish its good work. the association is
dependent upon the generosity OF the public, and
| The only authorized agent OF the association is
Mr.. ii. L. Hall, whose office is at No. BIG n. Twenty
nTs, street. ana TO wnom any coatroutons may DC
perly made use Of
! A DRAWBACK TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF GIRARD
I ESTATE ELANDs.-Accordng to the will of Stephen
| ing TO the estate can be aenated. There are up
wards OF 10000 of coal land in this county,
and the house erected at the expense OF the
terant or operator, This is very great drawback
results in 1a poSye injury 0 to 's the
Judge Parry, of the county, has lately given another
bv 6e O sne Of
| son who desires to build houses on the property
near the coieries and reside there On the strength
OF this opinion the Trustees OF the Trust will make
application to the Court in short II me TO do so,
the proceeds OF the sale to be paid into the trust
! fund.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.-On Monday evening Mr..
Nathan 5 Peterson died at his residence in German
town of the effects OF a singular accident. Mr.. Peter
son han SUFFERED lot several years Iroh tne eHeSts
| OF having drank glass OF hartshorne through mis-
take. He has suffered since from chrome indam-
nation OF the throat which often REQUIRED the
use OF a probang. ON Saturday last he las using a
| probang when the sponge came off and lodged in
| the throat, producing much pain, and from the
Mr.. Peterson was much beloved By a large circle
Of friends and business acquaintances. He was aged
32 years, and was member OF the nrm OF j. Peter
| son Co., tanners, No. 500 N. Front street.
Row IN ST. MARY sTREET.-About one O'Clock this
| morning man named James Brown was set upoI
! oy party OF Solored men AT sixth ana 81. Mary
! streets, and was severely beaten. lie managed tC
release himself from the clutches of his assauants
and was chased several squares when he claimed
the protection OF policeman. The latter arrested
Stephen Barlow aud Benjamin Shelock upon tht
charge OF having been concerned In the attack OF
MI. Brown On the person of ShelOck was found
blackjack. Defendants had hea ring before Alder
man Carpenter. and were committed for trial
DESTRUCTION OF A planning MILI.-About half
past one O'Clock tins mornng Dire oroke out IL
Ashmead's planning MIL, situate on the corner o
Green street and Chelten avenue, Germantown, anC
before the flames We're eXttngushed the structure
was almost entirely destroyed. The mill was rough
cast, with two-story front and one-stOry addition
in the rear. There was considerable stock on hanC
the time OF the coDagration, and the loss is esti
mated at 600. Upon this there is an insurance
only $40 Geo.
THEFT OF A WATCH.-Charles Robson is the nam
OF an individual who yesterday afternoon relieved
gentleman standing at Eighth and Jayne streets OF
watch and chain. Ros ison was pursued as far a
| Eighth and Market Streets where he was taken int
custody by one OF the Sixth District policemen. Tn
stolen property found in his possession. De
fendant had hearing before Alderman Jones, an
was committed in default Of Slb00 bail.
ROBBED RoOM-MATE.-Francis D. Loudenberge
was arrested yesterday on suspicion OF the larcen
of quantity OF clothing from young man VIII
roOmed with him at No Gil North Front street. Tn
accused arragned before Alderman TOland
and was held in $500 bail TO answer.
DIED SUDDEELY.--!The Coroner was notified thi
morning 10 hold an inquest at Philip street and Co
lumbia avenue upon the body OF David Little, VIII
died suddenly.
STABLE BURHED.-AbOut 10 o'clock last night tn
stable OF John OBrian at Harrison and Hedg
wa daRtrOVed bV IRE. incuFrilQ a lOaa n