Daily Republican., 1879-07-02
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Special Corresp ondence of the Republican.
PHILADELPHIA, July !, 'D.
The coming Fourth offers probably
more attractions to pleasure. seekers IN
and out of town than were ever known
before on this patriotic anniversary,
and it is fair to suppose that the low
rates at which these attractions are OF
tered will prove an irresistibl tsmpta-
ton to thousands Of our people provid-
ed the weather is agreeable. The youth
full portion of the community, who have
been celebrating the 4th inst since
about the lst Of June, SO exuberant is
the patriotism, had an official damper
put on their feelings by an announce
ment to-day by Mayor Stockley that the
law against the use Of any kind OF fire.
works on the 4th would bs rigidly en-
forced. The public take this kind of
proclanations at their full value, and
will, therefore, celebrate the day in the
oldfashioned manner. Not until every
citizen co-operates with the Mayor, and
insurance companies refuse to take
risks without special provisions for
this occasion, will this foolish, this
suicidal custom be suppressed.
Quite an interesting place was Third
street this afternoon, .wing to the large
number of school teachers gathered at
the treasury to draw their salaries
Heretofore they had been paid in city
warrants, which, to be cashed, usually
underwent "shave" by the broker;
but this mode of payment has been dis
continued and these holiday warrants
will receive cash therefor at the city
treasury. This action may help in a
great measure to settle the vexatious
salary question that has been so long
disturbing the teachers peace of mind.
The Whitaker will case was again
brought to public notice to-day. Coun-
sci for the heirs made answer in oppo-
sition to new trial. Dickerson, who
is in Moyamensing under an indictment
of forgery, is out with a card in
which, after presenting an unblemished
legal career Of forty years, and stating
that two of his law scholars had become
Judges briggs and Leynd,) he says he
seems to have outlived his friends,
and calls for some one to go his bail,
that he "may vindicate the truth and
himself" There seems to be mystery
connected with this case that may yet
startle the public in its developement,
for it seems impossible to believe that
anyone with such character as Dick
erson has heretofore borne and with his
knowledge of the law, would so per-
sistently follow out his claims if they
we're fraudulent. The lawyers, how
ever, cannot help but mentally chuckle
as they see opened before them the
prospect of another "Jarndycs VS.. Jarn.
dyce."
Two churches will be disposed Of next
Monday at Sheriff s sale. One is the
Jewish synagogue of B'nai Israel, and
is to be sold subject to mortgage. The
building, located at Fifth and Carpen
ter streets, is small and was used 70
Years ago as q Methodist church. The
other the Fourth Universalist church,
will be sold through the pressure OF
one of its members. There was no like
lihood of the church ever meeting its
obligations.
Although Mayor Stokley's term
doesn't expire for long time yet, there
is already some gossip atoat as to who
will fill the Office after him, and it is as.
serted on good authority that he will
be his own successor, although in all
probability Joseph l.. Caven, who last
time diminished very considerably his
former great majorlties will again be
a candidate for the position. The gen.
eral opinion is that Mr.. Stokley is just
the man tor Mayor. and unless he de-
viates from his wise policy OF the past,
he is likely to retain the inside track
for that position just as long as it suits
him to do so.
John Green, notorious thief, was
arraigned this morning at the Central
for entering dwelling. Two little boys
saw him leave the house and following
him till they saw a policeman, caused
his arrest. He had quantity of jew
elry on his person. His capture is con-
sidered very important one by the
police.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Coleman, chief of
the " Public Ledger" reportorial staff,
will shortly visit Europe for the bene-
fit of his health. Mr.. Coleman has
many warm friends in your city, be
will undoubtedly carry with him their
best wishes for safe and profitable
journey.