The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-01
DIABOLICAL.
A Horrible Outrage in the First Ward-A
Young Couple Bucked, Gagged, Stabbed,
nud then Robbed of 800.


and then Robbed of $500.
The whole southeastern portion OF the city has
been thrown into high state OF excitement by a
horrible outrage which was perpetrated at an early
hour this morning which rivals the famous Kemp
more recent case OF the old German couple residing
in Germantown and, as in these cases, the perpe-
traitors have been quickly captured. AZ No. lies
two-story building, with frame attachment in the
1t is and.has been for some time occupied by
young couple named Patrick and Mary Mccall
Tough. They kept provision store, and by ndu stry
have succeeded in laying aside a considerable sum
Of money from their earnings. Instead Of trusting
this amount, which was about 1880, to the care OF
banking institution, they have laid 1t away, as it
which was located in their bedroom, the second
story front apartment.
They have but few acquaIntanees being OF a
purely domestic temperament, and in what way the
knowledge that they had this sum OF money came
into the possession of Others il at this time un-
known. At o'clock this morning the door leading
into the Kitchen was bursted in toy four fellows wis
wore masks and were othe rwise disguised. They
ment OF the McCuuOughs, who by this Time had
been awakened by the noise OF the intruders.
They attempted TO give an alarm but were seized
and choked and thrust under the bedco' hing which
was drawn in such way as was calculated to
were uncovered and tied hand ana foot with stout
ropes. In the meantime, moose had been placed
around their necks and drawn tightly, In order to
prevent any outcries. Mr.. Mccullough still resisted
and seemed determined to fight to the last.
One OF the scOundrels then drew knife and
slashed IL into the thigh, Enee and forehead Of Mr.
Mccullough. This seemed to have the desired
erect, for The wounded man fell back exhausted
from the loss OF blood. The wife then became quiet
and the tourniquet removed from their throats.
They were then informed that II they made any
further noise they would be Killed. Mr. Mccullough
having somewhat recovered, was asked where he
Kept his money. He at first refused to answer, but
on being threatened directed them TO the bureau
drawer. The 1880 was secured and the scoundrels
left the house. the McCulloughs being still bound.
Mrs. Mccullough finally succeeded in releasing
herself and then taking off the bandages from her
| husband they gave an alarm, which brought to-
gether the neighbors, TO whom the facts were com
the matter and description OF the men given. Late
In the morning William TrOtt, who lives directly
| opposite 10 McCullough's, Henry Jackson and =
Evans were arrested on the charge OF being lmoli-
Gated. When we visited the spot, Trott had been
taken before the outraged couple, by both OF whom
he was positively Identified The others had not
been given an audience, but from the description
given and from another fact which has since leaked
| out, they were doubtless implicated.
Policeman Nugent, OF the Second district, states
that at about o'clock this morning he was passing
| the house OF the MeCuloughs, aud noticed the
| three men who now in custody standing at the
alley leading into the yard and that he is positive of
the fact, because he spoke to them He then walked
TO Greenwich street, about square on, and on re-
! turning they were gone. In a very few minutes
| subsequently he heard OF the robbery
Chief Mulholland is on the ground, insttuting
further Investigations and there scarce douot
that the fourth villain viii be captured.
TIE LITTLE JOKKR.-The operators OF what is
known as the ball game have been singularly qaiet
for time past; at least no report OF their work.
nRs has been submitted by the police ofneials
sergeant Gllchrist OF the Seventh district, yester
/ q
and at the same time 1eecing the farmers along
Second street OF their cash. They had the usual
little box and the piece OF paper, which they were
betting would disappear or not at their bidding.
The Sergeant took the three into custody and gave
them hearing before Alderman Cahill who held
them to bail IN $500 each. They gaVe.the names Of
j. b. Hartley, John Davis, and Robert French.
FIREs.-At 10 O'Clock last evening the machine
shop OF Wright, No. l2 Spruce street. slightly
damaged by fire, which 1t Is supposed originated
from the boilers.
At half past O'Clock this morning the cotton mill
OF Howard Hargrave, situated on Melrose street,
FRANKFORT was totally destroyed ~ fire. The loss is
estmated at $4,000 on which there is an Insurance
OF $780,
MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-JOhn Vance amused him
self yesterday, by throwing stones through the
window OF house No. 726 South Seventh street. A
policeman was called, who took John before Alder
man Collins. He was committed to prison.
TIE FAIR NILSSON AT FAIR-The committee 1 I
charge OF the Fair at Horticultural Hall hope TO
bring influence enough to have Miss Nilsson visit
the Fair on Saturday evening next.
NARD.-POWRLL a WEST WILL SELL AT
Ntheir auction store, No. rs 5. FRONT Street. to-