, 1872-12-20

at tho timo, aad, observing the thief demolish
the glass, rushed into the BtEeet to capture him
The fellow, however, made his escape. There
we're watches worth 1900, among them Jacot
chrononeter, valued at $3.50, hanging on the
frame-a valuable prize, but, fortunately,
nothing YVES taken.
The Council Committee on Streets and Alloys,
West Division, met at tho City Clerks Office
yesterday afternoon. They agreed to recon-
mend that -Newberry avenue be paved with
wooden blocks. There was some talk about the
Milwaukee t. st. Paul Railroad, and thn Alder
men decided to examine the proposed route to
connect with the Pittsburgh g. Fort Wayne Rail
road. on Canal street., before they made any
recommendation.
The Board of Public Works will advertise, in
day or two, for proposals for constructing
water-pipe tunnel, six feet IN diameter, under
the river, near tho foot Of Pine street. Tho
present pipe lies In IN exposed position On the
bed Of tho river, aud has been broken several
times by vessel anchors and pile drivers hence
tho proposed tunnel, which will prevent the
shut off by an accident similar to the one which
occurred short time ago.
Michael Ryan, o suspiciously aeedy-looking
PERSON. hailing from the ueighboriug hamlet Of
Peru, WAS arrested yesterday by Detective Eli
oft while endeavoring to dispose Of two coats in
to crave assistance from the grim and grasping
II uncle, for it WAS found upon examining his
clothing, that he had three new pocket-bookB
and S1G5 in money. he was locked up to await
developments, which will doubtless prove him
to be an individual whose absence from the city
is much to be desired.
buttoned shoe, marked H. E. Osgood" On
the inside Of the leg, was found in the room at
No. 66 North LnSal1o street, where Nicholas
Eischen was shot by q burglar On Monday MORN
ing last There can be no question but that it
WAS forgotten by tho ruf1ian in his haste to es-
1tn Artncr;f;au ba1fava thntu
other burglary IVES committed that morning
previous to tho ono at the house mentioned
above, but there has been no robbery reported
wherein articles marked "Osgood" were stolen.
The shoe is at tho Central Station, awaiting q
claimant.
Detective Joseph Dixon, who, BY virtue OF q
recent election, now bears the title Of Past Wor-
shipfu1 Master Of the keystone Lodge Of Free
masons, was presented with beautiful Masters
jewel, suitably inscribed, Immediately after the
installation services Oh Thursday evening. 1t is
q gift from the membors Of the Lodge, and is
intended as IN expression Of their gratitude for
the inestiu1able services which he rendered the
organization while he WAS it's chief officer. The
presentation address was delivered by Alr. Dix
on's SUCCESSOR, and WAS responded to by Joseph
with aa much grace as his real astonlshment
would permit. The jewel is valued Ut S15o.
Tho Board Of Police Commissioners met yes
terday afternoon to dispose Of business connect
ed with the Fire Department. Pipeman Fisher,
OF Engine Company No. H. Tho is now IN the
custody Of the police, on the charge OF being
drunk and disorder!y, WAS suspended from duty
until such time as be can obtain his release and
appear before the Board for trial. The reslgna-
tion OF Fred 7arges, driver Of Engine No. 4,
VAS accepted. James Dunno, having faithfully
and efficiently served ont his probationary torn
xy Mas ap
Chief Fire Marshal.
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a;srannfsh1a chrrsctar uho Tere arrasted son1o
davs aro bv o1der ~ Tia General g1,nerintcndent
of1Pn1fsca - =, euan;c;nn ~ hs;nr roncerned IN
the iaHe1Iv I ~ -obbeFv A. Kmhn's Hotei whnh haa
baa:1 f,Sl13 -nan+;nna1 n Trz tTn15r,sF were