TSE DAILY EVENING TELEGK APIT TRIPLE SHEET PHIL A DELPHI A, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1887. BUSINESS NOTICES. Overerats, Overct eta, Overcoale, Overcoats, Bleating Jsrkets, Hkailnir J kPW, WHallng Jaxknli, Bleating JaotteM, Kew Ptylo Free Coats, Nw Hyle Fmck Otais, jsw Hnle Krock Cunts, fcew (style Frock Coats, Kew Style Sack Coats, Mew myle Hack (toaia, rw Style Hack Oum, Wew blyle eaos. Duals, Men's Business Hulls, a: ei's ItuHlneas huiui. len's Ituslnesa bulls. Men's liu.ilnets lulls, Buys' Hulls, jciy.'MUits, Jtoyn' tin us, liuys' Hulls, Larpest stock In rtillnrlelphla, l.a'Krst Stork In Philadelphia. Lames' 8lo k In Philadelphia, Laigeal block la rnllariVlph a, " At L-mt Prices In Phl'ndslphla, At l.owat Prices In I'tilladmpbia, At lowest Hrlresln Plillalelpjla, At Uiwul Prion In Philadelphia. STKCIAI. No-tick. Hav Iiik bt-en fnrtunatH In senur Ing Ihirb Iois of cislrab'e kdo Is, foreign and dnui-n-tic, I Hie ID tli" season, ai ibe lnwpii pme known fur years le-s than cost of Importation and manuf.io lure we ere enalilert t nlTer superior garmeuts, sur passed by none, equalled by few, In style tit. make, and material, at pile.s leas than same gnosis cost in urat other establishments, and lower inun ttioy nave been soltl for six years. Halt way helween Bjnnrtt A Co., I'lMi and Towks Ham,, blub streets. ) Ko. 8IS Mark kt St., Piuladki.phia. AMP No. "0 Hbqapway, Miw York. Thb Great Pictorial Annual. Hostntter's Unlt&d Stales Almauao for lens, for distribution, gratis, throughout the Unltrd States and all clvillsad countries of the Western Hemisphere, will be pub lei) en about the first oi Jauuary, and a 1 who wish to undtrstandlhe true pl.lloaophy of health should read and ponder the valuable rusgestlons It contains. In addition to an admirable medical treatise on tho anses, prevention, and cure of a gieat variety of dis eases, It embraces a large amount of information in teresting to the merchant, the me name, the miner the farmer, the planter, aud professional man; and Miscalculations have been made for such meridians and latitudes as are most suitable for a correct and comprehensive National Calendar. The nature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary effects Of HOSTBTTKB'8 STOMACH BlTTKRS, tCC Staple tonlo and alterative of nr ore than half the Christian world, are folly set forth In lis pages, which are also Inter spersed with pictorial Illustrations, valuable recipes for the household and iarm, bumrous anecdotes, and Other Instructive and amusing reading matter, origi nal and selected. Among the Annuals to appear wkh the opening of the ytar, this will be one of tbe most useful, and may be hador the atklny. Bend for copies 'to the Central Manufactory, at Flutburg, Pa., or to the nearest agent for Hostettkb's Stomach Bit skim. The Bitters are sold In every city, town, and Village or the United States. "CnaisTUAS Combs but O.ncs a Ykab." What, though upon his hoary bead Eave fallen many a winter's snow? Sis wreath Is still as grten and red As 'twas a thousand years ago. For what baa he to do with care? Els wassail bowl and old arm-chair Are ever standing ready there: Tor Christmas comes but once a year, .But what care we for days of old, The knights whose arms are turned to rust, Their grim boars'-heads and pasties cold, Their castles crumbled Into duslT Never did tweeter facts gi Elushlog beneath th mistletoe, Than are to-Dlght assembled here; For Christmas still comes once a year. For these old times are dead and gone. And those who hailed them puaed away; Yet still there linger many a one To weloome In old Christmas Day In 'Winter Clothing good and neut. From Stokes & Co.'s, In Chesnut street, "We all enjoy with goodly cheer, And wish It ChrlBtma all the year. Fbuints o All, I300.0CO worth to be given away. NO BLANKS. Shares One Collar each. For Benefit of Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans! OOlce. No. 921 Chesnut street. Babbeb's Improved Pebioscopio Spectacles, nperlor Wall others; Gold. Silver, Steel and Nickel Mountings. A very desirable present. Opera Glasses very low. 248 North Eighth street, (second story.) 18 ,7. Fine Confectionkby, 1M7. In neat boxes, for Holiday Presents, delivered to aBy fart of the city. E. O. Whitman & Co., No. SIB Chesnut street. Fbksents fob a ll. 30o.too worth to be given away. MO BLANKS. Shares One Collar each. For Beueflt ot Soldiers' aud Sailors' Orphans. Oillca, No. 921 Chesnut street. Thb Placb to Boy Ckbimtmas Oiods. To-night Banla Ulaus returns atralu. alifr a lapse of one year, ' ' ud if we could but slyly per into lhat ourlous greAl be which lie Is said to curry at but aide, aud which coutaius so many wonder, we would uud lubtediy see thai be had made a prjtrnc ed Hay at Mllchie A Woelpper's, No. 27 North KigU'h street. For ll would be louud full ol fine Rloves and neal hosiery, aud to comuarable bandkerchlrfs and warm undt-rwar all coaal"gfrom tlilsestsbilshuieiitof HifhleA Woelpper -which in irutu has hardly a compeer lu this coun try. These gentlemeu have glveu their undivided tolienileu to the mauuf a ure of ihese artlules, and from long years of practice and long years nt expe rience are now able to manufacture goodn firmer In t' elr texture, more bea'iuiui In taHlr appearance, and darable In their lasting qaniUia, than cn be fouud elstrwbere. Their stuck of haudke chieh, expressly eieoied lor the holiday sa'es. is unurpasied. There ( are hannkerchlela witniiutnumbHr, to suit the rloh as " well as the poor, and the young ' the old from the chut peal of cotton to the b'st of ullk. or lace, or linen. Hai dkercbleis bv tho million and for the millions are tiere. will e me st ck of g ov.s i so flue and varied, that It would make ibe eye ot a cnnnuiasi'ur gllateu to look at them. PHuble t Woelpper have now on hand the best of loreUn and itomentic good?, and the r prlo kb t the most oni'Utar. 1'heneshould be sufliclenl Ihoucemeiiw i Invite a Chris. mas call at No. 21 Jxcrlh eighth at eel Holiday Books Everybody dm I res to purchase oitiirnioit hooks a. Christmas llaie, fo a oook or aet of a half doreo Is atiout he most acceptable prea nt we can make to a irlxnd. The well-known . dealer. u.W. Pitcher, No. 8"8 O tesnul stre I, has one ot the largest and most d-s raMe a'ocksof goods la tbeolty, ai d as he has adopied tbe plaj of giving to lils cusiomf r a part of the largn retail proUibyre duolt'g bl gooas from iweuty-tive to fifty percent., b.oHers Inducements tqinllt-d by no otberbotiHe, -; Pitcher, in addlnon to his louks. has a spleudld B'soiteoentof stereconf . views, siutlo ierv, picture iraniee. photographs, and Prang's Amxrican ChronioSy tor which he ia ajtt In this 1 y. Thooe wonderful works t a t ae precisely slmllario oil palntlmrs, and cannot be dlsliDKU'sher) from them by the most rl id aorut uy. Asv of these ar teles are appropriate for t!i.ri nispres',iits, and when ibelr exoellence loou ldeied they are the cheapest goods in the market. Bo iWHipmua are tbe first approaches of Consump tion tbal ibousauda remain unconscious ol lis pre sence unill ll has brought them to the verge of the grave. An Immediate renort lo Dr. D. Javne's Expec torant upon the firm appearance ot tbe Cough, Pain, or Horenessof tbe Throat or Chnst, would very gwne rally preclude a fatal result, or. In case the symptoms Indicate the presence of I-atent Onnxumptlon, would tod lo e"bau Ui violence ol tbe dlseaxe, aud thus materially aaalai In prolonging the life of the patient. Use tbe axpeclorant, therefore, when you take Cold, and thus prtsvent the nrcfslty for Its use in more dangerous complaint. Hold everywhere. the nerve liuio, luereoy luviKuiaiina: un aeniuiated nervous sys'era. and xpels these diseases. Apolbe cartca have this medleine. Orotrr BAKKR'a nigbeKtPremlamBew juf MaoUlnea, No. 7;W Cbewnut siroou iHSUMtSXNTI IN HOLIDAY PBKaKNTB.- Presents lor ldiea. j. (f-I'ratieins lor Geuis. a-Pieeeuis lor Children. HqIt" Biiia.No,lOM OUMWTitrtet. Thb tonxno and stimulating properties of Dr. Tur tr' Tlo Couloureux. or Unlvursal Neuralgia Hll. renders It the most effective medicine for Hie cure of Neuralgia, Neiveeehe, and any con plaint of a nervous rharao er, jet adopied. It ana directly on ATTBiTio.y Is ral ed to tbe so lor q tal t? of tne nods tillered atlhe Murpbe House For nil ilnt Plo They are the ver nnet extaot. and the goods are euoh as would make tne muti stiliahle pre ent. Tina large furnleblng eatatiihruent, at No til V enut street. whVli tins attained an enviable reputation under the Joint proprlel- rnnlu of Ma'srs. Wnamst Woi dwaid, 1 stocked with finnlhlng ds of every pi esihle nature and variety con elvabie.and lo-ms an asorlment from which CMriiiin i aelecllont coo id be most BHtlitHotorlly made. Those SMarch'ng to night for t'hrltmas ti ls an uld not forgot or look oer tbh establishment, which, from I la superior goods and mod'! orlces, elands unrivalled. It floon KFrKcra ARB I'KRStNitT.-In this It dllTi rs from all hair flyer). By lis u-e luxuriant growth ! guaranteed, natural oolorandgloss xreretioreil. One trial will cause yon to asv this o Mrs. H. A. AI en's Improved (new style) Hair Kes orer or Dreslug (In one bottle). .Every Druggist sells It. Price, One Collar. !t to f no. 2 to ito. 2 to tno. I to flUL 2 to U. I lOfttlO. tl lo f'll. a to tio. Wanamsker & Briwn Men's and Boys' Cloth ing. (Garments ranging at every price, cm In every style; ready-made er made to ord-r. r K. corner Hltn and Mar ket Streets. Overooals ChlnclillU, Whitney, Riijitlmaux, Beaver, Fur ilaavers, Pilots, etc Large.il va riety In theciy. 0k Hall, Minn and Market streets. Business Hulls Roth foreign and tlmi-sllo goodi; excellent styles. K K. corner Firth as I Ma'ket sis. Oak Hall, Wauamaker A Bro wn. Creis Bulls of all the (teslrahlHsiyle-i, aul'able for any occasion. W ana maker A, Brown, HlxiU and Market streets. Boys' Suit, for school, li inie aud rtroH; uewem B.ylea and best class goods. Wanannkor A Brown, Large Cl.itlilng Home, Hlxth and Mar ket Streets. Boys' and Youths' Over coats in variety of sly les Wanainaker A Brown, foixlh aud Market sis. 8hirls, Underclothing, and Oents' Kuriil8liln Uoods of every kind at email advance above cost. Wanainaker A Brown, Oak Hall Ore it Clitli'ng Home, sixth and Market streets. t'to Sun. m to I' o, () to m. m to t'.u. in loti. to io. tO lo t'KI. 1 to (III. f i io r.'o. i io ?io. in to m. !1 to 36. 7 to ti. 7 lo fib. 7 to 0. ft lo U. t'2 to ft. 2 to rl. ft lofi. f'2 tof4. (2 to 4. ?2 lo 4. 2 10 t4. MABRIED. McCLENNEN PRUT7.M AN At the Parsonaire of the Presbyterian Church, Jtoxboro, December 19 by Hev. Joseph Beggs, Mr. OHAK' Kti MoULKNNB.V tn:Mss ANAM'A PKUTZMAN, all of Koxburo, Pblisdelphia. WATERS FInER. On the Hth of November. J8W. by the Kev. U A. Pel's, Mr. FRANK M. WaTtKU to Miss MAQUIK K. FI sHEU, all ol this city. DIED. CFUIKSrIANK. On tbe 2Jd of Dec9mbr, Mrs, CAKOLUNh C. CHUIKSHANK, relict ot the late LawreLce Crulkshank. aired 3d years. The relatives and frlenua ot tne lamtly are Invited to attend the (Hneral. from the i esldenee ot hor bro ther, C William Bohairer, No S5t Kurta street, below Glra'd avenue, on Thursday alteruoon next at 2 o'clock. GKYKR. On the Slst Instant, after a long and Jin garlLg illuees, JOHN J.Ob. Y it-K,lu ineSlh year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family, and the members oi Mount Airy .Lodge, No. , I. O ofO. F.i and the Older lu general, are respeutlully Invited lo attend the luneral, from his late residence, No. 66M Main street. Mount Airy, Twenty-second Ward, on Wednesday, tbe 2Sth instant, at 1 o'clock. J.ENTZ. On tbe 2d Instant. KM MA SOPHIA, daugh wr of Mary and the late Jacob U. Lentz, in the 10th year of her ago. The relatives and friends are Invited to attend bet funeral, from the residence of her uncle. W. M. Tay lor, Ho. Kit Vine street, on M ednesday. the 25th in stant, at S o'clock P. M. Interment at Laurel Hill. McNTJTT. On tiie2lst Instant. MZZtE MINERVA, eldest daughter of Ezra and itebecca McN u tt, In the luth year ol her age. Tbe relatives and friends of the family are respect fully Invited to utid her funeral. Irom her Dareuia' residence. No. 8t9 N. Tenth etreet, N, K. corner of MeOB street, on Werfneaday morning, the xAth In riant, at o'clock, without further notice. To proceed lo Odd Fellows' Cemetery. SCnoCH. On the 22d Instant, ANITA ELIZA BK'l H , elileai oaughter of Ueorge aud Aune Bchocu, aged s yeats t uiouiua anil 21 daya. Tbe relatives ana mends or the family are respect fully InviteO to atteuo the funeral, trow tbe realdeuoe ot bei parents No 428 W ildey street, on Taursd-y sfteinoi" at (o'clock, without further notice. To pro ceed to Hauo er Street Receiving Vault. CITY INTELLIGEOeT FOB ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS 8KB INBIDK PAQK3. Air Old-Fasuio.nrd Shindlbr 11b Mkbts bis Match and Missus a 1'oint. About 4 o'cli ck e8tertlay afternoon, a very respeolable looking uiau, witfJ u pleasing address and re markable fluency of speech, stepped luto the dry eoodseslaoilsbmeutof Mr. Joliu Uuruso, at No. 24" Bouth EieveulU street, aud atalea tnat lie vi lslied to jureliuse alurtce number of blan ket h for ue la the PeDusyivauia Hospital, of vt iiicii lDHiiiuiion tie ciaimeu to be tue ttea Buier. Home time was devoletl to look lug over tbe samples shown hi in, aud bin selections were finally completed and laid aside. Be tben retired, promising to call again In about an hour, aud pay for his puiohtttes. 'ihls he did, but finding Mr. Burnes busily engegtd, he again withdrew, and again returned, lie then presented in. payment a check on theBlxtli National liana: of this city, drawn for the sum of two hundred and rlfcy dollars, and endorsed with bis own name. When Mr. Burnes called bis attention to this alrjgular clrcutubtauce, he stated that it was tit ue in accorounoe with a rule of the Hospital, wblcb required all checks drawn by otlloera of thttt;inHlituilon to be endorsed by them. Ha lurther stated that be was a physician la tbe Horipilal, opposite which he resided, aud that be bad a luige private practioe lu the oily, and was intimately acquainted with any num ber of our most prominent physicians, a long lint of whom be ran over glibly, by way of veri fication of his claim. The blankets which he pretended to purchase were" valued at S179, and were of a larger pat tern than those, used In tbe Hospital. Hut when this objection was raised, tbe alleged physician staled lhat they could easily be out Into the sizes required. Tula would-be pur chaser, on presenting the oheok, requested Mr, Hurries lo give him t he difference oetweenthe amount for which It was drawn and the prloe of the blaukels. But this Mr. llurues reiused to do, saying tbat he was a stranger to him, and he i)mhed to ascertain wheiber or not the check was good, aud therefore retained it, pro mising tbat be would let Mr. M&rtlll know the result, as soon as be(liurues) learned about It. Before leaving the store, the pseudo physician said that be would send Patrick, tbe porter of the Hi spltal, for tbe blankets as fast as they were needed for nse. This morning Mr. burnes proceeded to tbebixth National Bank aud pre sented the check. He was at once informed that no such person as James II. Martlil(the name signed to the cbeok) bad a deposit there, and also tbat a check for SI 00 had been pre sented totiie bankyeslerday.algned by the same name, but this lime having tbe title "cashier" attached. Instead of the word "treasurer," as on this given to Mr. Burnes. Mr. Barnes' atteutloa was also called to the endorsement upon the back of the check, wblcb, while it was evidently written by the same person who bad signed the check, still showed that he wag able to write almost any style of band, and was probably a very good imitator of others' penmanship. The swindler, who was thus forestalled, Is about Ave feet six inches In height, of stout build, and dark complexion. It would be well for our merchants to be on their guard, as his respectable btailrig and fluent sdooou are well calculated todeoelve the unwary. Dksperath Character. John P. Baker, who bas Just left Fort Lafayette, arrived In this clly yesterday afternoon, and repaired to bis pure nU' rrsldence. Nineteenth and Pine streets. Boon after entering the premises a dispute arose, dining which Baker, It is alleged, drew from his pocket a long knife, -with wnlob be threatened to kill bis father aud brother. Tbe affair created considerable exollemeut, aud an olllcer wss called In. John was then taken In cliBige, and after a hearing bofore Alderman Bwlft, was committed, in default of ball, to answer at Court. Pans-i. Smasubr. A younjr man, giving the name of Patrick McElheny, was arrested last evening by Policeman Briggs, at Sixteenth and Catharine streets, ou the charge of panel sinaxiiiug. The accused was oiugtit while operating on a store door. He was taken before Alderman Mink, and comniltled In Uelault Of ball lo upswer for the alleged otlonse. i12toV). 2 lot i0. 12 Into. I2 to fie. fist loivi. iz to frn. fix to foo. tl 1041. m to a iB. tlS lo H'v I1 to tfi. tiaiotVi. 13 to fit. An Anticipated Mihbt Christmas Dat comes to-mc rrow, and though we have no snow to make it seem more merry by lha Jingling of bells, or a norm of flakes through whiob It Is reprtsented ;tbat the good, little, loving Santa Clans will oi me, yet, without these, It will nevertheless be a merry Christmas: ana so we wish it I Kor the past two or three days every thing within churches and chapels has been clothed in beautiful evergreen, while many a father, preparing for this all-important eve, bas hid some largo and well-s'.ooked Christmas tree. To-day is the great day for purohasing. How the con foclloners will put np tbe big and little boxes of caudles, and bow the toy-man frets because be thinks bis great stock will run short of the demand, aud bow tbe faces of the Jew lle sllsu u with joy as their wares do in brilliancy, whl e smaller mercbauts in their way, Irom the foreign youth who slnnds on the Custom House bleps, swinging around his "liurxi-WMgH," that aeein to sotiod the coming of a legion of beasts, to tbe little old woman who has sal bt himl tbe same Utile, old, riokety stand. At Third and Chesnut streets, for seven years, Killing apples and partially decayed ground-nuts all r Jolce at the 1 brisk trade" and kep wIMiing a "Merry Christmas" to all who are kind enough to think of them aud their little ones. Then what expectation has been swelling np In the little hearts that have grown big tbat have speculated lor the past three months about what the good Hanla Cluus would tiring them and who will roll aoout their beds restlessly to-night thinking U tbe drtaricstand longest one they ever knew aud who will be up belimes scampering towards their stockings, even before father or mother are awake or before tbe first faint glimmering lay of daylight bas come. It is a dreary heart, Indeed, that has not some pleasure lu the ap proach of this momentous day, when the old dying year, with only a few more short breams to a raw, wills over to those who have tia veiled wilh it mcmcnlot'sof its life. And none will forget the f imlliar and almost an cient rliyn.e by Cienieut U. Moore, thatruus as folio wk : 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse: The atocklnit8 were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes thalbt. Nicho as soon wotill be thi re: Ti.e children were nes led all snug In tin Ir beds, While vl luLH of sukar-plunjs duueed through their hedh: And mamma In her 'kerchief, ard I In my cap, ml settled our hruins lor long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter; 1 sprang Irons my bed to see wbat was the matter; A wa to the window I flew like a flash. Tore opeu the shutters, and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of tbe iiew-fulleu enow (iBvn the lustre of mid-day to objects below: When, what to my wondi iliig ejes should appear, Unl a minlaiure elprh, and eight tloy r.-lmloer, Whh a Utile old driver, so lively aud quick, I km w In a moment ll must be St. Nick. More rapid then eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted, aud called them by name "Now. Hasher I now, Dancer I now, Prancerl now. Vixen! On. Cornell on. Cupid I on. Ponder and Blixcnl To the top of the porch I lo the top of the wall I Now, dah away, ilaali an ay. dash away all !" As the leaves Dial belore the wild hurricane fly, When I hey meet with an obstacle, mouut to the sky, Ho up lo the house-top the cour-ers they flow, With the sleigh full of toys and 81. Nlonolus too; And then, In a l li.kllng. I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing oi each little hoof. As 1 drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the cblmnev Ht K icholas came wltn a b mnd, lie was dressed all In fur, from his head lo his foot. And his clothes were all tarnished wlm ashes and sooi. A bundle of toys he had Hang on his back, And he looked like a peddler J ua. op- plug his pack) Ills eee bow they twlukledl hlj dimples-how merry I His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry; Bis droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin wai as white as .be snow; The stump of a pipe be held tight In bis teeth, A ud tbe smoke, It encircled his head like a wreath. lie bai a broad face, aud a little round belly. Thauhook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. Me was chuohy and flump; a rlgnt Jolly old elt; At d I laughed, when i saw him. In spite of myself. A wink of his eye. and a twlat of hla heal, Foon gave me to know I had notblug to dread. Be spoke net a word, bu'. went atra'gbt to his work, - nd filled all the s'ocklngs then turned with ajerk, And laying bis linger asidn of his nose, A nd giving a nod, up the chlmuev be rose. He sprang lo his t.lelli, to his team gave a whistle. And away 'hey all flew, like thetdown off a thistle. Ilnt I heard him ezcia'm, ere he drove eut of slgnt, "IIappy Christmas to all, and to all a oood MIOHTl" Heveral of onr benevolent institutions will five Christmas dinners to their lu mates. At the Bedford Mission, there will be a great din ner given to the poor llttlo children, who have haroly yet learned what a true Christmas Is, This nalHsion. unCer tbe charge of Rev. J. 1). Long, bas taken an Important stand in tbat vicinity, and bns become the only "shining light" lu that wilderuess of sin. We hope tbat there will be no lack of good things for the little ones. At many of the Cathollo churches Christmas Mass will be sung to-morrow morning at five o'clock. A Philadelphia Woman Emigrates to Maine, ANDTHEKK CONFESSES TO HAVING UOMMITTKD KuvtUAL, Chimb. In the Portland Star, of De cember 21, we find thefollowing item of interest to Pbiiadelphians: "An Interesting esse will doubtless be brought to light, lo a few weeks, relative to uiurler aud other crimes. Awomn wuo has lately been seui to tbe Almshouse in Kllot, by a man whom she called her husband, has made a confession of certain crimes. Tbe name of the man whom tbe woman claims as her husband Is James Straw, alias Jaiui utrong. alias James tit one, and Jim Stewart. He Is said to be a native of NewUeld, Me.; be has a brolber-in-law In Mauclieatcr, N. H.. not ot tbe most reputable charac ter, who is said lo have served one term In Concord Flute Prison, for burglary of a house In franklin, N- H. His accomplice bas several aliases. "Tbe woman says she Is from Philadelphia says tbey have been llv.fcg lu tbe woods, all aroui d. She tells several very severe thlugs against her husband and his accomplices, anions ethers a murder. The attention of the citizens was brat drawn to tbe matter by ber contention to some parties after she reached the Almshouse. Tbe services of United States Detec tive Kent of Portsmouth, were sought, who after an Investigation Into the mailer, recommended tbat the whole aflalr should be put Into the hands ot Deputy SherifT Hartlut, of Kltiery, to work up, and he Is now very busy in the matter and promises to besuucessful, Tbe two men have been arrested at Dover, N. II., aud are now In Jail." The Hanlonb attracted a large audience to the Academy of Music last evening, and those who proceeded thither with the Impression tbat their wonderful performances had been overestimated were agreeably disappointed. The "Three Flying Men In tbe Air" fairly makes one's hair stand on end as be contem plates It. A more daring, perilous, and artist lo acrobatlo performance was never ventured upon before in this or any other country. But this marvellous feat is but one of many of a like character which are undertaken with great success. Not less astonishing are tbe achieve ments of the "Man-Frog," whose evolutions under water are simply wonderful. The learned dog "Jupiter" adds much to the attractions of tbe entertainment, being fully equal to the celebrated dog which Gentleman Wuife pur chased with his 3, to the great distress of all who could not divine "what he would do with It." Altogether, the Hanlons present a very rare and unique entertainment, and the Aca demy will doubtless prove one of the most popular resorts of the'hollday season. It well deserves to be such. Thb DownRiveb Sthamiioats Laid Up for tiik Winter. The steamer Malor Reynold, wblcb plies between Philadelphia and Salem, bas been laid np for the winter at the letter place. Tbe steamer Hwan, which runs be tween Smyrna aud Philadelphia, has been laid up at Philadelphia. Tbe steamer Osoeola, run ning between Wilmington and Pennsgrove.was caught by the ice aud oompelled to remain at tbe latter place, though she will emhraoe the first favorable opportunity for getting over to Wilmington to winler, and undergo necessary repairs. Tbe regular steamboats plying be tween Philadelphia and Wilmington are all laid up at the latter clly for wlutering aud the nsual winter repairs. Tbe Hanoox Is at Pusy, Jones & Co.'a wharf. The Ariel at the H. & 11. Co. 'a yard, while the Feiton Is lying at ber own wharf. Busricioua Character. A man named Joan Hartslnger was arrested last evening by Officer Frailer, at Ninth and Callowblll atreets, under the following circumstances. It appears that Harlzlnger was driving a wagon contain ing nine barrels of whisky, and ou arriving at Nluth and Callowblll streets his wagon gat Into a rnt, rendering 11 hard for the horses to pull. Offloer Fraieler went to his assistance, and while engaged in pushing the wagon dis covered that there were whisky barrels In It. Unquestioning the driver in reference to the matter, he was Informed tbat the barrels con tained coal oil. Ou Investigating the atrVir It was discovered tbat his statements were filse. Tbe defendant was tben taken to the look-up, preparatory to having a bearing a bearing be fore tbe United H tales Coinmls'iouer. IIoubb Rorbkrt. Tbe residence of Mr. Phil lips, at Ninth and Catharine streets, was en tered last evening and robbod of eotM). The thief luoceeded In committing the not unperoelved, and made hifl troupe with hU ul-goUeu gain Brhious Bprkino Case. Two mun engaged in the distillery business at William and Halmoc streets, named Thomas I.appin and Dennis Call, were endeavoring this morning to start tbe fire in the furnace. It Is alleged that hot b weie intoxicated at the time. Lappln tried to rske the cinders down from the furnaoe.and 'ailing to disoover any Are, Call thought he could help lilm lu Ills efforts. He accordingly dr w a bucket-full of whisky and tnrew It on the cinders. Tbe flames darted np, burning liappln and scorching bis whiskers and-hair. Tbe sufferer was taken In charge and his Inju ries attended to. Tbe allalr orealed consider able excitement. IIbabikob at tiib Centbal Btatiox. Before Alderman Hrltler, at 2 o'clock to-day. Morrits Hiern was charged with obtaining $1H7'50, be longing to Henry Codoara Jt Co., by false and fraudulent representations. He was held In flOOO ball for a further hearing. Isnlah r.iennan was charged with the larcony of a trunk containing wearing apparel, belong ing to Charles Holland. Ue was beid In IllWO bail to appear at Court. James Bond, alias John Rice, aged sixty seven, was arraigned upon the charge or pur loining several packages belonging to different parties from the Itlilgway House, at tbe foot of Market street. He was beld for a further htailng. Stealing; Iiristi.rm. John Blake, sixtean years of age, was arrested yesterday, on the charge of robbing a store at Fifth and Dolphin streets. It appears that tbe accused was found carrying three Lags of bustles nsed for making brushes, and that when questioned in regard lo them be could give no satisfactory account of the lll-gollen property. He had a hearing before Aldermau Hluex, and was held to answer ior tne oiieuse. Thb Clopincj Uzbbcihbb at the Jefferson GirV GrammarBchool. Fifth and Ponlar str. ela. took place this mornlug In the sohool room, whloh was oeauiiinny uecoraiea with evergreens Thnrn waa ft larita kllanHann. a n .1 ar..vunin tlons by tbe children, which attested well to tbeli Intellectual culture. and smclnsr. addresses were mane by Edward Hhlppen, Kq., President oi me unara 01 control, uev. Mr. Hiokerson, auaoiuers. At thb Cathedral to-mobbow Pontifioal High Mass will be celebrated by Right Rev. ttimiop wooa.at iu o ciock, wltn ail tne im pressive ceremonies Incident to the great festi val of Christmas. Hummelf s Grand Mass, No. 2. In G, will be sung. At the offertory, "Adeste Fldeles."- The choir will be assisted by theUer mania Orchestra, the whole under the direction of Mr. Michael li. Cross. Fkll on thb Icb. Mrs. Annie Noble, while on her way to the New York deoot yes terday afternoon, slipped on the Ice and injured berFelf seriously. Bhe was conveyed to the Episcopal Hospital, where her Injuries were attenuea to. Stabi.b Robded. The stable belonging to D. W. Hill, in the rear of No. 1132 North Fif teenth street, was entered last evening, and a pair of pants, an overcoat, and a pair of boots were noien. xnearucies belonged o the driver. ids iniei maae gooa nis escape. Sad Accidbbt. Abont 11 o'clock this morn ing Robert Keys, son of Mr. Keys, residing at jno. ivwt Kocsiora street, was seriously nurned by his clothes taking 11 ro from a stove. The lime leilow la not expected to survive, Sbbioub Fall. Thomas Cahill fell last even Ina, at Fifth and South streets, and dlslooated nis arm. xie was removed to the Hospital. Tbs Grovbb Bakmb Skwino Maobimb stands unrivalled as a holiday gift. Much au Instrument wouiu maxe unaouoieuiy ine most sensible, sun able, and pleasing gilt to a lady friend. No home should be without It. Its uMllty and economizing qualities, neatness of appearance and the perfectneis of Its operation,' are beyond question. And In making se lections ior sucn a oonaay gut parcnasers snotiia criticise strictly the merits of all the varieties manu factured. To get thH 6wt Is simply another term for tbe drover & Baker machine, it Is thr- only perlect machine; and the value and use of others Increase as by degrees they assume the workings and move ments of tils standard. The Orover & Baker ware roouis are at 73(1 Chesuui street, and are well tilled with these beautiful Instruments. JiwiiBT.-Tboso of our readers who oontempate purchasing Jewelry for tbe holidays, will Und tbe splendid stock of Mr, W. W. CaFsldy, No 12 South Second street, one of the choicest aad best assorted in the city. Mr. Cassldy has an Infinite variety of articles In Silverware and Jewelry, whloh he oilers at prices which are nnprecedentedly low. considering tbe absolute purity of the material. All tastes and every purse can be suited In tnls establishment. A visit to this establishment is certain to result in plea sure and profit. GIFTS CF HARDWARE. TABLE CUT lery, with Ivory, rubber, and other handles, and plated blades; Children's Knivea aud Forks. Pocket Knives, Wostenholm's Scissors, In sets, and Kitzors; Boxes and Chests of Tools, from $1 to f'SO: Boys' Work Benches: Patent Tool Handles Cio miniatures tools in them); Boys', Ladles', and Gents' Ice and Parlor 8k aire; Cloihes Wringers (they'll save the rcoHlo clothing and time): Carpet Sweepers; Self-tacking Carpel Rlretchers; Plated Spoons, Forks, and Nut Picks; Miniature Garden Tools; Rplce and Cake Boxes; Tea Bells and HprlngCalt Bells; Nut Crackers; Tea Trays and Walters: Patent Ash Bllters (pay for themselves In the coal saved). Carved Walnut Brackets; Gentlemen's Blacking Stools, extra stiong: Bois' Bleds; Kalsln Heeding Machines; Apple Parers and Cherry Htonlng Machines, and a general variety of TJpoful Housekeeping Hardware, Cutlery Tools, at TRUMAN 4HHiW7H.No. 835 (Eight thirty five) Market street, below Ninth. INSURE YOUR LIFE )N THB LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. OFFICE: S. Ei COnVEB FOURTH AND WALNUT STBEEIB. S CASH AKMET8 NEARLY M.OOS.OOO. ALL POLICIES WON FORFEITABLE. Tbe AMEBICAN Is prepared to Issue Policies of every description affecting Life Insurance, and would call especial attention to the various attractive fea tures presented In Its Prospectus, whloh can be had at tbe Office of the Company, and ot all Its Agents. ALL MUTUAL POLICIES ISSUED PRIOB TO JAN U ABY FIBHT will participate In the dividend at that time. NOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE, ALEX. WniLDIN, President. JOHN 8. WILSON, Secretary. u 18 lit. OOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE LOWEST PRICES. J. B. LIPFINCOTT & CO. Invite attention to their Attractive Stock or Books, SUITABLE FOB C1IHIMTM&S GIFTS. STANDARD WORKS IN EVERT DEPARTMENT OF LITERA TURE. A large collection or ENULKHi JCTENILES, OIFT BOOK. AND BO LTD AX PUBLICATION, ILLUS TRATED AMD ILLUMINATED, . In various styles ofplaln and elegant bindings, and affording a choice selection of presents to please all ages and all tastes. . Purchasers are Invited to examine our tables at DOS. ?1 AND TIT MARKET STREET, UU it PHILADELPHIA. pvEAFNKSaKVEBY INtSTIiliaiEN T THAT XJ science and skill have Invented lo assist the bearing lu every degree of duafnexaj also, Keaplralotaj also, Oraudall'a Paie&t Crutches, superior lo any u ucisj sag wwa, wtm j bueet, below OUosnnW tiers ia ase. a r. MAXitU.lt Atl, tt. Us Ti?N m BOPf THIRD EDITION LATEST WASHINGTON NEWS. Marriage of Colonel Tarker Last Evening Grucral Grant and Reconstruction Senator Sherman's Financial Scheme The Internal Uctc nno Commlsslonerslilp The Democratic Pre sidential Com nilttec, Etc. 9PPCUL PBflPATCn TO BTKNIMd THLKOBAm. Washington, Dec. 24. The fashionable world bas been la a ferment all day, owing to tbe announcement la tbe morning; papers tbat tbe marriage between Colonel Parker and Miss Backett would take place at 12 o'clock, at tbe Cburob of tbe Kplpliany. Crowds of well dressed people of botb sexes wended their way lo the ehurob, and at noon tbe sidewalk In front was pretty well filled. Tbechuroh was opened preparatory to being dressed for Christmas, but no signs of a bridal party were visible. Tue knowing ones kept quiet, and it was some time before It came out that the parlies were married last evening at 6 o'clock, by Rev. Mr. Hall, the pastor of the Church of the Epiphany, at his resldenoe. Tbe party came In carriages, and tne while aflalr was managed with tue strictest prlvaoy. General Orant was present and gave away the bride. Mrs. Hackett, mother of the bride, aud a few ot her fi tends, were the ODly persona pre sent. Tbe bride and groom, It Is said, left on tbe early train this morning for Mew York. This unexpected change of programme dUap- fiolnted many, for tbe nolders of cards of luvl atlon issued previous to tbe time fixed for the wedding whlcb did not come off, were notified tbat the cards would be good for to-day at 12 o'clock, at the same place, aud thoy feel muoti cl'sgrtned In consequence. Nothing else scarcely Is talked of to-day In all circles but this extraordinary marriage. Borne people thought tbat at the time fixed for It to come off the bride would not make her appearance, but disappoint him as be had dis appointed her before. And a hundred curious speculations were Indulged, whloh were all ex ploded upon tbe announcement tbat the wed ding bad taken place. The city is almost de serted by ofllolali, clerks, and others, who have gone borne In large numbers to spend the Christmas. Tbe 'stores are displaying their handsomest stocks, but the absence of buyers Is vary nollcable. All tbe Departments will be closed to-morrow, and indeed the closing com menced to-day, for very little business was done In any after 12 o'clock. Considerable comment Is being made upon the failure of Congress thus far to take any measures for amending tbe Heconstruollon acts. In the failure to confer upon General Grant preolsely tbe same powers as were conferred upon the District Commanders. It is well known tbat Congress at the July ses sion supposed tbat It baa so amended tbe acts as to give General Grant this power; but astrict construction of tbe language failed to oonflrm ibis theory, and General Grant's revlslonary section bas accordingly been confined simply to the matter of removal, appointment, and de tail of offloerf. Heveral members of the Ways and Means and Fnance Committees have been In consultation with the Secretary of the Trea-nry recently in regard to flnaDce matters. Senators Morgan arid Sherman have had long Interviews with him, with avlewot elioiting his views on tbe Sherman measure. Tho Secretary has not In dicated bis ideas on tbe subject fully, but he ia known to favor tbat portion of the scheme relative to tbe foreign loan. In regard to the four million proposl'lon, he bas very grave doubts, and Is not at all convinced of Its advisa bility at tbe present time. He is understood to believe that a law of tbat character would Interfere wilh the banks, and cause a large withdrawal of their denoslta. Horn tn conversation of different members of Congress, It Is Inferred that a majority of the House is in furor of taxing the bonds, and it may be confidently expeotd that a bill look lug to tbat object will be Introduced almost immediately after the holidays. The proposi tion meets with general approbation, and there Is no doubt of tbe passage of such a measure. Tbe latest phase the controversy over tbe ofliceof the Coinmisidoner of Internal Revenue bas taken Indicates rather an anomalous state of affairs. It is rumored to-day tbat Mr. Wise well has assurances of an appointment to tbat olfice, and, as an inducement, It Is said, engages to secure the con firm a I Ion of Mr. Cooper as As sistant Secretary of the Treasury. The case of Mr. Cooper, as Is known, has been reported upon adversely by the Senate Committee, and to effect his confirmation will certainly need every effort. It la a!so stated, In connection with Mr. Wisewell's appointment, that General Steedman bas withdrawn in his favor. Tbe National Democratic Resident Committee met last night at the National Hotel. The busi ness related mainly to making preparations for a vigorous prosecution of the political onmpalgn In advance of the regular Convention. Con ferences have already been beld for this object between, committees of tbe conservative Army and Navy Union and the Johnson Departmental Club. A new committee was formed to manage tbe matter of the forthcoming celebration on the 8th of January. Judge 'Mason, Cornelius Wendell, Tom Florence and others are on tbe Resident Committee. Iteverdy Johnson, Amos Kendall, Jerry JJlaek, J. P. I'rayn, end Dixon, of Connecticut, are on tbe Financial Com mittee. LATER. News frem Admiral Davis' Squadron, SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THB EVENING TELEGRAPH. Washington, Deo, ?4. Seoretary Welles this morning received a letter from Hear Admiral Davis, commanding the South Amerioan Squa dron, staled Klo Janeiro, Noveraner20, In which be reports the operations of the vessels of hit squadron for Ootobt-r. The fltigsblp Uu err lore during the montn visited Klo Janeiro, Pern a m bt.co, and Cahia, and on the 81st of October was at llahia, In excellent condition. The Wasp cruised from Janeiro to liubtla, and was at tbe latter place on the Slat. The Pawnee, from tbe 1st to tbe 3'st, was at Bah la. where a naval general court-martial was beld on board. The Kansas was at Montevideo all through October, repairing steering apparatus. The Hansa was at Klo de Janeiro all of October. Tbe Htiatuokln from tbe 1st to tbe llUi was In L. 'Jan river, and from tbe lVlh to 3istat Buenos Ay res. Government Stocks in New York. special despatch to Tua EVENING TELEGRAPH. New York, Dee. 21.-Bmiih, Randolph k Co.. Bankers, No. 16 South Third street, and No. 8 Nassau street, New York, report at 1 o'clock this afternoon as follows: United States ishis, wwawi. United t-tates 5-iiOs, new. 185. lOSiailt. United Slates 5-20, 1WI7. 108tfill)s1-,4. United States KMlis, 101V101!. June and July 7'UOs. lcwlW;. Latest Markets by Telegraph Dai TtuoKS. Do. 24 Cotton quiet. 16f7HVc. Flonr sleudier; sales of low grada City mills shipping sxtra atlioie. Wheat scarce, aud l 6Ut2 70 tor prime to choice. Corn very firm al about yesterday's prices. Oats, 75(4. 78C. frovlslous uuutiaiiKed. There Is some deuiauu lor bulk Ileal thoroughly cured scarce. Be;'0EB Uhited States Commissioner Smith. A hearing took place this morning before United States Commli-siouer Smith, In the case of John Bartelnger, found hauling uine barrels ol wlilbUy last evening In tue neighborhood of Ninth and Callowblll streets. Heveral wit nesses were examined, who testified to tbe hauling of the whisky by tbe defendant, but tbey were unable to slate where he was hauling the article to or give positive proof of ids luten ilon to wrong the Government. Tbe accused was then held for a further examination. Tub Arctic Skatikq Pare:. This Skating P. rk Is now In full operation, tbe alleged Inju ries to tbe cellars ol tbe bouses opposite the Park, by being flooded with walor said to have come from it, having beau caused by tne burst ing of a water pipe. Still Another. The body of s dead infant was found In a wood pile at Aluioud lrfe' wharf Ibis mornlug. It was takeu to tue i hjra Ward Slatlou House, aud the Cu" uotUld to hold au inquest, FOURTH EDITION LATER FROM WASHINGTON. A Batch or Army an I Jfary Orderi Closing of tbe Departments for the Holidays, Etc. WAsaiNoroif, Dec iL Army Ordsrs, Brevet Major-General J. B. Molntoih, Iileni tenant Colonel 42d Infantry, his been appoint Deputy Governor of the Soldiers' Home, hla) former appointment of Treasurer belug re voked. Surgeon C. n Lamb, In addition la theda tles of Surgeon, has been appointed Treasurer and Secretary of the Soldiers' Home. Major H. W. Wharton, of the retired list, bas been ordered to report to General Van Vllet. Department Quartermaster-General, at B1U more. Wary Department. TrTheJ,i0,lowln,ina,ne(1 Midshipmen In th United States Navy have been ordered to ord inance duly: Frederick Crocker, John O. Foley. Henry W. Lyons, and Charles S. Sperry. at thai Hoston Navy Yard: William H. Parker, at thai Washington Navy Yard: M. B. Kiel 1, M. 8. Day. George W. Costar, and Bufus Waterman, at PoerTsnTo0ufb.NNBTl.Vrd' aad A Wftlk0r' The following officers have been detashal from tue United States steamer Monongahel. and placed on wailing orders:-Lleutenant P. H. Harrington, Knslgn: T. A. Lyons, Midship man; L. W. ilouseu. A. Blanker. Ed. Wond man, J. V. Hemphill, and U. H. Klohard. Second Assistant Engineer, n. J. Ilablgont and. Oarpenter A. G. Thomas. aws. Treasury Department The Treasury Department was closed to-dar al noon, to remain closed until day alter to morrow. FROM EUROPE BY CABLE. More Fenian Fiascos Attempts Blew np the lias Works sit Liver pool and Glasgow The Kruptlon mt Vesuvius. London, Pee. 24 Noon. The Fealans nrm still active. The newest sensation Is an efiforl made last evening to destroy the Gas Worka at Glasgow. Attempts had been made the night before to destroy the Gas Works at Warrington. In Liverpool. In both oases tbe efforts were un successful. The authorities In those cities ara doubly watchful, and no furtber trouble Is ap prehended. Despatches received from various parts of the kingdom report everything gales to-day. The eruption of Voguvlug Is increasing. SKATING PARKS. K A. T I N 0 ! S K A T I If Qf WEST PHILADELPHIA BKAT PARK. TH IRTY-FIRST and WALNUT HlristsV ' SKATING KLKOANT YESTsiRDA Y, A LL DAT. Ice In splendid condition. Park open antlilOa'aiaoftc at night and Illuminated. FIND BAND OF MUSIC Icates for hire. Season Tickets, J. Blpgla admission. 3b Cnts. t SKATING NOTICE TO PARENTS. Make a Christmas present of a season ticket tar ' . THE ARUTIC KKATINf I'AttK. EIGHTH BTRKET AND COLUMBIA. AVBIfTTB.' A Christmas present of a season ticket to everr Eerson brlDging five subscribers. Admission, it ont. eason ticket. KLKOANT SKATING THIS DAY AND EVKNINQ. IX 4 SKATES! SKATES!! SKATE3I!! A large assortment ot Wood-top Parlor and fiae Steel Bkates of all sizes, selling off at reduced prloea. Also, a gai eral assortment of Table Uuilxry. PJateel Hponns, Forks, and Castors. Bri'annla Ware, an Wallers. W. W. KMRRICK, Housa Furnishing Kara ware Btore, No. 721 MARKKT Street. li li I'iirp CHEAP LINEN GOODS. SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEfl & ARRISGff, NO. 1008 CIIESNCT STBEET, Are now receiving from the recent ) AUCTION SALES, 80MB VERY CHEAP LOTS OF Barnaley Sheetings, Towels.IIuckabaeka, aud Other Lluest Goods, To which they Invite the attention of buyers, AS BEING NEARER IO OLD PRICES than anythlaat they have been able to efler. Blankets at Reduced Prices. The subscribers are now prepared to offer the largest assortment to be found In the city of . . Superior Quality Blankets, All-wool and Extra Width, for est Family Tjstc also, ' CBKB ARB CBASIJB BLANKETS And a Fall Line ol MEDIUM BLANKETS, BSC Hotels, Publlo Institutions, etc , ' y SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN & ARRISOS. IIouse-FarnlshloB; Dry Goods, H Q2ot no. loos ciTEajriTT arr. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS X GOLD SPECTACLES. COLD ETB-dLASSBS. OPEB A. CLASSES. M ASIC LAN FEBHS; KTEBEOSCOFKS AND S1BBEMOOPI VILWI. SPECIALTY OF FINE GLASS STJEBBO . SCO PIC VIEWS. CHEMICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL AF. PAUATCS AND TOYS. DEVIL'S TEAltS, JAPANESE STRAWS. CHINESE CI BASS. The new and beautiful ZOETBOPE, OB WHEEL OF LIFE. Aud a large variety f f nieful and amusing CUEIST- MAS FEESEHTS. william y. McAllister, llttltrp NO. 728CnFSN(TT STBF.ET. KLEEMAN'S PATENT ST. GEBM1IN OR STUDY LAMPS. These Lamps will burn Kerosene of poor as wall as best quality, and also any other kind of oil. Titer give a very superior and steady light, emit Dsltaae smell nor smoke, and are easily managed and kept clean. Testimonials have been given by hi best and most competent authority as to the safely ot these Lamp, against explosion. For sale by PHILIP BICE, ' Flumber, Gas, and Steam Flltw. No. t ARCH Mreet, Polladelsala. Also on band a rret va'iny of tbe newest patterns Ol Oas ai d Uil t'"" "" """" "hades. uiotMia, tto "o Oily aaaoountrr hou. filled up wVh Uaa and Water on b " reaauole terms. MM JJEKAI AN W. LENTZ, Be. 138 KIUHTII STRBKV, HAS JUST OPENED French and German Fancy Good.' Of the Latest Btyle and Design, A large and varied assortment of otioloe Toilet Arti cles, elegant Foreign and American Fanoy Baskets el everr conceivable shape and else, guaranteed suparler. to eur offered la this city. Call any (.aulas the assortment, UKHutll
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