The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-03

appear the 9th day Of May next
QUEER DoINGs OF A DERANGED MANA
middle-aged man, who by his actions was doubt
less laboring under temporary, fit OF in
sanity, went into Davis Hotel, at Delaware ave-
nue. and Arch street. and in very wild way
asked for his sister, whom he stated lived in
Mulica Hill, New Jersey. He went ont of the
hotel, but returned shortly after, and, standing
bold upright, stripped himself entirely naked.
He then sat down on a spittoon. and began to
sing scraps of religious songs. He then began
to confess his sins, and after going into details
for a short time, he broke abruptly off, and in
loud and fierce voice inveighed against the vera
city of any one who doubted the legitimacy Of
his birth. He ran on in this manner for a time
when a couple of Harbor Police took him to
the Central Station. This morning he is much
better, and talks nationally. His name is James
A. Todd. He has a sister residing at Mullica
Hill.
THE TAX OFFICE.--Mr Robert II. Beatty,
the new Receiver of Taxes has entered upon
the duties of his office, and has made number
of improvements which will greatly facilitate
the transaction of the public business. He has
appointed an excellent corps of clerks promi-
nent among whom is Mr.. Harper f. Smith,
formerly connected with the Sunday Times
Mr.. Smith is one of the finest penmen in the
city, and he is, moreover, thoroughly compe-
tent accountant He will undoubtedly be
valuable assistant in the Tax Office The good
commencement which Mr.. Beatty has made,
and his high personal character, give assurance
that the business of the Tax Office under his ad-
minstration will be transacted in manner sat
isfactory TO the public at large well as to in
dividual members of the community.
PARK COMMISSIONERS VS.. WATER WORKS
MEN.-For some time past the ParkCommssion-
ers and attaches of the Water Department have
not been on the best of terms. The Water De-
partment have been using road in the park
leading to the forebay, over which they had
transported large water mains. The pipes being
heavy cut the road badly and the commission
ers finally prevented the use of the road, thus
compelling the drivers to take more circuitous
route. This morning, in revenge, a driver of an
ash-cart, who was in the employ of the commits
sion, was arrested on Green street, on reasons
urged by the water men similar to those of the
commissioners. This summary action did not
settle matters, for Captain Chasteau immedi-
ately proceeded to put two of the water autho-
rites under arrest. The prisoners will be heard
before an alderman this afternoon.
CHIEF AND ASSISTANT FIRE ENe1NEERs-A
DENIAL.-The truth of tie statements in the
morning papers, that the Fire Commissioners
yesterday held a secret meeting and appointed
chief and assistant engineers (whose names are
given upon one of the inside pages of this paper),
is positively denied this morning by some mem
secret meeting was held, no states were made
up and broken, and that they have not yet made
any appointments. Upon inquiry made this
morning of the secretary, he stated that he did
not know of any such proceedings. Still there
is great amount of street gossip supporting
the statements, and the unsuccessful aspirants
say:-"Three commissioners are Ignorant of the
appointments made by the remaining four who
constitute the ring"
THE OLD STATE FENcIBLEs REoRGANIzED.
Last night an interesting meeting of military
men took place at the City Armory. Its object
was to perfect the reorganization of the State
Fencibles, a company which, ia times past, had
no superior in the country Speeches were
Williams, Harry D. Cook, Adjutant Ward of
the Grey Reserves, Captain Ryan, and Private
Patterson. An election was then held for
officers, with this result:-Captain, John w.
Ryan; First Lieutenant William r. Smith;
Second Lieutenant E. E. Packer. 1t is the in
tention of the gentlemen now supporting the
company to bring it up TO the highest point of
military discipline and excellence.
THE FRENCH AID FUND.-The following is a
copy of the circulars which have been sent to
the pastors of our different churches
IN Aid of the French and German Sufferers by the
National Ship, to Load at this Port under Resolution
ExECUTIvE COMMITTEE, MAYORS OFFICE, PHILA-
DELPHIA, FEB. 22d 1sTl.-ReV and Dear Sir:-In
are earnestly requested to present the above cause
TO the congregation under your charge, on the first
day OF public worship In March next taking up a
Anthony j. DreXe Esq, treasurer OF the fund.
WILLIAM GULAGER, Secretary.
ASSAULT WITH A HAMMER.-Joseph White
who is stoker at the Point Breeze Gas Works.
YESTERDAY was assaulted by his assistant Francis
thing White had said to him about the quality
of the coal he had brought in. White seized a
hammer and struck Harkman, who fell to the
ground with wound which may prove serious.
White has been placed under arrest and will
have hearing before Alderman Dallas this
afternoon.
FIERCE ASSAULT AND ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY
RoBBERY.-As Francis Holtyhouse last night.
was passing the corner of Carroll street and
Frankford road, he was attacked by a man
named John Craig. Craig struck him on the
head with paving stone, knocked him down,
jumped upon, beat him, and then attempted to
rob his person. Craig was subsequently arrested
by Otficer Koehler, and has been placed under
1880 bail by Alderman Mcdonald.
In BAD WAY:-Lieutenant Haggerty reports
that the Third District Station, which he has ia
charge, is In very filthy condition, and sadly
needs cleaning and renovation. A large num-
ber of dodgers nightly sleep there, and the ac-
commodations are very insufficient
STONE FIGHT.-A gang of bad bows, with
whom stone fights are the rule, were Yesterday
engaged in that pleasant pastime on Aamendo
street. Two of the boys were arrested. and
6ned by Alderman Mcdonald Their names are
Robert Kilcady and James Carr
THEFT OF KNIvEs.-A man named Harry
Brown VIII have hearing at The Central Sta
lion to-day Tor the larceny of a case of pocket
KNIVES from the hardware store of Vance & Co.,
NO III Market street, yesterday afternoon.