The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-20

DEATH OF WELL-KNowN JOURNALIST
This morning Mr.. George w. L. johnson, a
well-known journalist, died at his residence in
this city, from injuries received several weeks
ago by fall. Mr. johnson was about fitty-two
years of age, and during the greater portion of
his life was connected with the journalism of
this city. He was excellent organizer of
newspaper establishments, and was instrumental
in starting number of journals. In 1S4S he
established daily paper called the True Sun,
which was quite successful for several years.
He left this journal in 1910, and subsequently,
established small daily paper with the title of
the Little Genius, which, by its vigorous
assaults upon certain local abuses created quite
a sensation. 1t did not, however, survive for
more than five or six months. Subsequently he
acted as news editor of the old PennSyLUdpidn,
and in 1851 was one of the originators of the
Sunday Transcript. In 1862 he became one of
the proprietors of the Sunday Mercury, which
at this time became Democratic organ. In
1866 he disposed of his interest in the Mercury
to William NJ. Meeser 81 Co., the present
proprietors, and after that date acted until the
time of his death rs the Harrisburg and Cape
May correspondent of several of the prominent
journals of this city. His last independent
venture was in the publication, a few years ago
of weekly journal devoted to the interests of
the petroleum trade. Among other journals
with which he was connected during the long
period of his newspaper career, was the IN
qulrer OF which he was news editor for some
time, when that Journal was changed to its pre-
sent eight-page form. Mr.. johnson was an ex-
cellent news editor, and was likewise an efficient
news agent. At one time he established an
independent telegraph bureau for the collection
and dissemination of news, but the enterprise,
although it had substantial backing, did not
prove success. Mr.. johnson was a genial
companion and warm-hearted friend, and his
death will be deeply lamented.
CRIME IN PHLADELPHIA.-At an early hour
on Wednesday morning thieves effected an en-
trance into Martins dye house at Richmond
and Tioga streets. They 'Jimmied" window
shutter and were in the act of packing up
quantity of goods to carry off when surprised
by Policeman Cox. The latter found one of the
doors open, and as he entered by this means,
the thieves jumped out of the window, which
they had forced open, and made their escape.
They left behind them large and bloody knife.
There was blood also upon the floor. This part
of the affair is wrapped in mystery.
On Tuesday night the stable of Mr.. Brodhead,
on Orchard street, Fraukford, was broken into
by thieves, who carried off a set of harness.
On Wednesday night the stable of Henry
Swope in Frankford, and only short distance
from that of Mr.. Brodhead, was also entered
and robbed of fine set of harness. No arrests
were made in any of the above cases.
FIRE AT THE FALLs.-About o'clock this
morning a fire broke out in the double two
story stone house at Bridge street and Ridge
avenue, Falls of Schuylkll. The property was
owned by Michael Mooney. One portion of it
vas occupied by Mr.. Lewis Frier and family.
The other was not tenanted. In the unoccupied
part Of the house the flames originated, aud
notwithstanding the exertions of the fremen to
check the same the entire building was de-
stroyed. Mr.. Frier lost nearly all his furniture
and clothing, besides $50 in cash. The building
was worth $4,000. The owner had an insurance
on the same of $1,000 in the Royal.
THE IRISH STATE PRIsoNERs.-At large
meeting OF the friends of the Irish state pri-
soners, held in Gartland's Hall yesterday even
ing, having appointed a delegation of 100 men
to participate in the New York celebration
unanimously resolved to tender the extles a re-
ception in Philadelphia. The meeting, which
was presided over by Charles MclJopougb
Eugene Donney, Secretary, adjourned until sun
day afternd6n, for the purpose of perfeetinp
plans for the reception in this city
IRVING LITERARY ASSOCIATION grand
annual ball of the Irving Literary Association
will take place on next Tuesday evening at
| Musical Fund Hall. The music ON the occasion
| will be under the personal direction of Mr..
| Simon HassIer, and will include the best
| orchestral talent the city affords. The balls
| given by this organization are always attended
| by the elite of our city.
STOLE A BAG OF CoFFEE.-George Adams is
| the name of an individual who was arrested
| last night upon the charge of the theft of bag
| OF coffee from a store at Second street and
| Washington avenue. He had a hearing before
| Alderman Lutz, and was committed for trial
PARDoNED.-We understand that George
| Mountjoy, who was convicted of whisky frauds
| upon the Internal revenue, has been pardoned
l by President Grant.