The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-20

FRANKLIN lNSTITUTE.-The monthly session
Of this body was held last evening
The President, Mr.. Coleman Sellers, an
nounced that Lieutenant K. e. Dutton, M d..
would read paper on the use of pulverized fuel
The same was an able discussion of the prin-
cipls, and was well substantiated by per5onal
observation.
Dr. Wahl, the resident secretary, then fol-
lowed with his report on novelties in science,
which was more than usually full.
Amongst the scientific items he mentioned
some ingenious applications of the spectroscope,
some new experiments in Photographic print
ing; and some recent Investigations to test the
influence of cold on the strength and brittleness
of iron and steel. In reference to the last the
secretary expressed the belief that they were
unreliable, as the investigators had altogether
overlooked the chemical character of the mate
rials they employed.
In mechanics q number of new inventions
were introduced. We will mention an ingenious
mode of applying electro-,G magnetism to the pull
ing of teeth, by means of device invented by
DR.. Bonvill, of this city. An improved flower
casket. design of che American safe Com
pany for further protection of valuabes against
fire. In conclusion, DR.. Robert E. Rogers intro
duced discovery which he has made in the
application and use of air With steam as motor.
His remarks were illustrated by the use of the
lantern, and excited much interest.
ATTEMPTED FoRGERY.-A few days ago par
ties entsFed the Office of P. s. Peterson & Co.,
brokers' No 80 South Third street PHILADELPHIA,
and purchased drafts of small amounts, one
being for $50 45, drawn to the order of j. Hill
d 90. This draft was to-day presented to the
een.s aeen.- of Peterson y Go, In New York for pay
ment, but the amount of the draft had been
altered to 500 90. The New York house had
fortunately been advised by telegraph of the
amount for which the draft of Hill u Co. was
drawn, and before making payment telesraphed
to Philadelphia to see If mistake had been
made in the figures This of course led to the
detection of the fraud. The draft presented in
York hnrp the nUuhar 0f tha draft igSuad
in this city, but 1t was found on examination
that the amount had not been altered, but that a
new draft had been forged for a larger amount
on which the number of the former draft was
retained. Thejorgers have not yet been arrested,
but the detectives are on their track.
JOSEPH N. PORTER, formerly one of the mem
bers of the late irm.of Engle, Rothermel & Co.,
coal dealers, of this city,, died suddenly vester-
day at Danvile, Pa, of Inflammation of the
bowels His remains will arrive in this city this
afternoon.
DRowNED.-An unknown woman was found
drowned at Vine street wharf this morning.
| The body had been in the water for a long time.
| 1t was attired in brown dress, with black but
| tons, Balmoral petticoat, small plaid shawl
and gaiter shoes. 1t was taken to the Morgue
INCENDIARY FIRE IN DARBY. Is Some time
during last night burglars entered and robbed
| the dwelling house of a Mr.. Lloyd, in Darby
and to cover up their crime set fire to the build
| ing, which burned 70 the ground.
WIFE-BEATERs.-Henry Riley, who lives a
No. 1880 Kater street, beat his wife last night
| for which offense Alderman Dallas has held hin
in bail. 1t is asserted that Mrs. Riley wa
drunk.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY Excelsior Lodge, No
| 46, l. o. of o. F., will celebrate its twenty
fifth anniversary at Handel and Haydn Hall
on Tuesday evening, April 25.
P. F. D.-The members of the new Fire De
partment this morning received warrants for tn
] Mnpes due under the new system.