The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
HELP FOR WORKING WOMEN.


ton had increased to $2l7,459, 200.
HELP FOR WORKING WOMEN.
The Work of the womea's ChriAtian Assccin-
tion, and How it Is Progressing.
The "Women's Christian Association" having
for It's object the establishing of comfortable
boarding-houses for the working girls of this
city, held its regular monthly meeting Yesterday
afternoon at No. 1910 Chestnut street At
recent meeting the ladies' reused by an eloquent
appeal from one of the Vice Presidents, deter
mined upon the immediate purchase of house.
A fine property, eligibly located, has been se-
cured, and, as prompt payment is required, uu-
firing efforts have been made to secure the ne
cessary funds. As the result, over five thousand
dollars were paid into the treasury at the meet
ing yesterday. large balance yet remains to
be collected, but past success encourages and
strengthens hopes for the future.
public meeting in behalf of this worthy en-
terprise will be held this (Thursday) evening at
the Church of the Holy Trinity, Nineteenth aud
Walnut streets, at which addresses will be de-
livered by the Rev. Herrick johnson, D. D.,
Rev. DIR. Beadle. Rev. Mr.. Jaggar, William
Bucknel, Esq, Charles E. Lex, Esq, and Thane
Miller, the blind orator of Cincinnati. Success
has thus far crowned the efforts of the energetic
ladies engaged in this noble enterprise, and the
manufacturers, storekeepers, and merchants
should not fail to aid them in their labors of
love.
VISITING SIR KNIGHTS. - Maryland Com
mandery No. /, Masonic Knights Templar, of
Baltimore, Nd arrived in this city about half
by Mary Commandery, No. 36, of Philadelphia.
The visiting Sir Knights were at once escorted
to the Continental Hotel, where apartments have
been secured for them. This evening the visitors
will attend the meeting of Mary Com
mandery, at the asylum, in Masonic Hall, and
after appropriate knightly cereaones and cour-
tesies, they will be escorted by Mary Com;
mandery TO the Continental, where a grand
banquet will be given in their honor. On Friday
morning the Baltimore Sir Knights will be
escorted to Independence Hall, where welcome
hnn A.1 hxy affn
which they will be taken by a committee of
Mary Commandery to the United States Mint,
Paramount Park. and other places of interest.
In the afternoon dinner will be given to the
visitors at the Falls of Schuylktll, and they will
return to Baltimore on Saturday morning.
ALDERMANIo FINES AND PENALTIEs.-Dur-
ing 1870 the amount of fines and penalties paid
into the City Treasury by the different aldermen
of the city reached the enormous aggregate of
$39O3'9O. II would be exceedingly interesting
to the public to know precisely what proportion
this paltry sum bears to the amount which
should have been paid over to the City Trea-
surer by the aldermen in accordance with the
terms of the law. Only sixteen aldermen con-
descended to make any payments into the City
Treasury, the amount paid by each of these
being as follows
chas NJ Carpenter 5000 i siearHe +'i.. s95o
Lewis oodbou. 4s0O0 Thos. Randall. 1900
Andrew Morrow T.. 29I'OO William Neil. -. 465OO
San uel p. Jones'. 5000 A. IL. Shoemaker. 5000
.,
Cnas e. Pancoast. b4SOO Total ....... 1908 90
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTs.-This afternoon,
Select and Common Councils will meet in Joint
convention, for the purpose of electing heads of
departments. The caucus nominations which
will undoubtedly be ratified, are as follows:-
chief Commissioner Of HighWdys-
ii. Dickinson.
Assistants-Hiram Horter and William Rit-
tenhOuse.
CHIEF Engineer Water Department. Frederick
Graetf
Commissioner Of CITY Property-Jonathan H.
Pugb.
Superintendent of city Railroads = John
Bosler.
All these gentlemen, with the exception of
William RittenhOuse, now fill the offices for
which they are again nominated.
A BOARDING HOUSE, THIEF. About two
weeks ago young man called at the residence
No. 22S North Twelfth street and engaged board
lie gave his name as j. d. Hendricks, aud repre-
sented that he employed by the firm of
James, Kent, Santee d Co., on North Third
street. He was neatly dressed, and gave every
indication OF being perfect gentleman. He
remained on the premises about a week and
then suddenly lett. About the same time a frock
overcoat, other articles of wearing apparel and
$40 10 cash belonging TO William Lloyd and P.
l. Gallaher, boarders In the house. disappeared.
Efforts are now being made by the police to
ferret out the thief and bring him to justice.
The statement that he was connected with tue
above-mentioned firm was found TO be false.
SHOOTING AFFAIR IN BEER SALOON
Last night four men entered the beer saloon oi
Mr.. Mack, on Race street. above Thirteenth,
and partook of a number of drinks, running up
a bill OF $l15. When this amount had been
reached the proprietor was fearfal lest the par.
ties would incur additional expenses, and then
leave without paying. SO be demanded of them
pay for the drinks One of the men took um-
bragg at this, and drawing revolver, fired the
ball from the weapon striking the bartender
In the heshy part of the leg, aud demolishing a
looking glass which stood back of the bar. The
entire party then ran and escaped. AS some OF
them are known to the proprietor, warrants will
issue for their arrest.
sLIoHT FIRE.-About half-past o'clock this
morning slight fire occurred at the iron railing
mandatory of William Chance, northwest
corner or Front and Oxford streets The fames
we're discovered and exEieguisiivd Dy mo y. I-S