The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-22
WHO ROBBED THE BANK!

VIM nVOOGD AhL DANhs
An Important Arrest In New York-supposed
Connection with the KensingtOn Bauk
The New York Times of this morning has the
followipg:-
A fewminutes before midnight last night Mr..
William F. Howe, the well-known criminal
lawyer, suddenly appeared at police headquar-
ters, accompanied by Mr.. William Cook, a
personal friend OF the superintendent Mr.
Howe had private interview with Mr.. Moore
the detective on duty, and, 1t is understood,
asked permission to see prisoner confined in
the stroDg-room on some criminal charge. The
request was denied, which eXasperated the law
yer, for he loudly demanded the Whereabouts of
Superintendent Kelso. The detective thought
the superintendent might be at one of the negro
miDstrels, but as Mr.. Howe knew very we'll that
every place of amusement was closed at that
hour he was not thrown off the scent, and at
once rushed out of the Central Office in hopes
of finding Mr.. Kelso. He returned in half an
hour, and repeated his demand to see the pri-
soner, which he was refused, and he departed in
great anger increasing the mystery by declining
to divulge the purpose of his visit.
From the rumors that were in circulation
during the evening, it is believed that the de-
tectives have arrested man who they claim is
one of the burglars who personated police
man, and after gagging the watchmen OF the
Kensington Bank of Philadelphia on the night
of the Sd instant carried off 500, 600 in money
Whether the prisoner can be connected with
that daring crime remains to be proven.
1t is supposed that the New York detectives
wish to conceal the facts of the arrest in order
that no claims can be made for share in the
rewards probably to be gained in the event they
prove to be on the right scent.
RECORDERS CAsE.-This morning before Re-
corder Givln hearing was had in the case of
James Mccormick charged by Joseph Hemple
with fraudulenty conveying away his real
estate for the purpose of cheating his creditors.
The testimony offered alleged that the de-
fendant owned stable on Eleventh street, be-
tween Thompson street and Girard avenue, aud
that while writ on the property was in process
of execution for the liquidation of a debt a
paper sale was made of it to man formerly in
the employ of Mccormick. The man, however
has never entered into possession, but McCor-
mick runs the business, and has since given
several receipts In his own name. The buyer
says that he paid for the property with three
notes, for one, two, and three years; but also
admits that he has received no benefit from the
sale.
The defense denies the allegation, and saws
that the defendant is the owner of considerable
other property upon which judgment could be
had, and that the present prosecution grows out
of personal spite.
After hearing both Sides the Recorder held
the case under advisement until 80 tomorrow
afternoon.
AID FOR THE FRENcH.-The following addi-
tional committees to aid In the collection of
been appointed by his Honor Mayor Fox
Woollen Mama fdcturers Long, chair
man; Thomas Dolan, John DObson, Martin Lam
denbeTger Dennis +. Kelly.
Manu- ufdcturing Ohenlists-H Harry B. Rosen-
garten, chairman; Edward H. Hance, Henry NJ.
Rittenhouse.
Anlusenlents- Thornley,, chairman; J. L.
Hutchinson, Jean Louis, j. E. McDonough, E.
l.. Davenport.
The committee are actively engaged in ma
turing plans by which they hope to stock ship
with provisions in short time. Communica-
tions are to be addressed to the various pastors
of our churches, urging them to solicit collec-
tions in their congregations. The committee
will also communicate with the authorities OF
the principal towns and cities in the interior of
the State in reference to the proposed col
lections.
THE MURDERoUs ATTACK ON JAMES A. Will
| LARD-ONE OF HIS AssAILANTs IDENTIFIED
| AND CoMMTTED.-The readers of THE EVE
MING TELEGRAPH are already familiar with the
| particulars of the murderous assault upon James
| A. Willard at Hancock street and Girard ave-
nue., on the 18th of January last Yesterday
was the first time that Mr.. Willard has been
able to leave his home, so severe was the beat
| ing he received. William b. Buck, who has
| been incarcerated on the charge of having been
| concerned in the attack, was yesterday after
| noon taken before Alderman Shoemaker for a
| final hearing. Mr.. Willard was present and
| identified Buck as one of the parties concerned.
| Thereupon the prisoner was committed to pri-
| son to await trial. The other men arrested for
| the same offense were discharged some time
ago, the evidence being insufficient.
| A TRIP TO Town AND THE CONSEQUENCE
William Dickson and his wife, who live on a
farm in Bucks county, yesterday came to Phila-
delpbia in huckster wagon. During the trip
to this locality and also after they arrived here
they INDUCED in considerable liquor which after
time had its legitimate effect. Mr.. Dickson
became rather confused In MS IDEAS, and on
| driving along Second street near Vine he ran
the wagon into lamp-post, smashing the latter
and also reducing the wagon to wreck. Mrs.
Dickson was thrown out OF the vehicle, and her
| head coming in contact with the eurbstone she
received an ugly wound She was conveyed to
a neighboring tavern, where a surgeon dressed
| her wounds. Mr.. Dickson was placed under
arrest and taken before Alderman Toland, who
imposed fine and sent him about his business.
AN ENTERTAINMENT will be given tomorrow
evening at Concordia Hall, under the auspices
of the Irving Literary Association, when an
interesting programme will be presented.
FROZEN TO DEATH.-Charles Reilly was
frozen to death at the Almshouse during last
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