The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-07
CITY INTELLIGBNCE.
A PEST HOLE.
The WIssahickon Drive-Tho Old Log Cabin as
a Place Of Resort-Soenes that TrRnspire
There-The Necessity of Its Removal

The wIssahickou Drive-The Old Log Cabin as
a Place Of Resort-scenes that Transpire
Thcre-Tho Necessity Of Its Removal
TIE wIssAHICKoN CREEK,
The princpal ACQUISITION by the Park Commission
is acknowledged to be the purchase OF the Wissa-
hickon creek and the banks one hundred feet
not be exceled by any other similar tract OF terri
tory in this country for the elegance OF its scenery
Its beauty is marred here and there along the line OF
the creek with rude structures the shape ofpaper
mills, which, under the circumstances attending the
notice. The commission can aford to allow
these ungainly piles Of mortar and stone 70
sT Tm'R aenoO fsT %s ss What
only an eye-sore to the public, put dls-
grace to the city on the Lower ps psnss sSoUd 0 the
stopping places along this magnificent drive but
now that this avenue is under tne charge OF ne CITY,
the resting Of man and beast should be OF that order
that no gentleman would hesitate an instant about
taking his wife within their portals. Unfortunately,
there is one at least at which respectable gentle-
man would be willing to allow his wife to mngle
with the crowd that patronizes it. For few years
back this institution
HAS BEEN AN ABoNINATIoN,
andits proximity to the finest drive within the city
accompanied by their families to avoid that portion
of the Wissahickon, which in its grandeur OF scenery
stream. Several years ago the old
LOG CABIN
was famous resort for the first families and it has
been the scene oI many aehghti9d @ OCCASION IA "A
western bank, shaded by trees whose ages are not
known by the Oldest inbabitant, during the latter
part OF the hot summer days was occupied by sporye
children.
BUT NOW HOW DIFFERENT [!
From the old cabin large and commodious look
ng establishment mas sprung up ana instead OF the
unpretentious proprietor who used to serve up cat
fish and coffee, we now have an individual who has
acquired notoriety for maintaining Of the most
damaging institutions to the morals Of the commu-
nifty in and around Philadelphia, and we are happy
TO that the place has received the ocal notice
of not only the park olcias but also OF the Mayor.
Instead Of the innocent youth, we now have crowd
for the gallows. In the olden time there were two
bid bears which the patrons used to take delight in
family Of animals comprising monkeys, wolves, and
buffalo, some Gagged and some loose, with nothing
but chain to prevent them tearing to pieces the
visitor. The Society for the
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
will find here buffalo with huge ring through his
nose which comes under the category OF cruelty to
animals. At times the youngsters who frequent
this locality annoy this animal and so enrage him
that the fearful plunges which he makes, one would
think would tear away the cartilage through which
the ring is placed, and II such an event did happen,
death would follow. The Old Log Cabin is now the
resort OF the worst classes Of society, and on any
fine afternoon the visitor will be disgusted with the
most beastly exhibitions. The vlllanous compound
disguised under the name Of whisky is the princi-
pal ingredient disposed Of and it requires but a
swallow or two to show its effect upon the indulger
AS the sale of this stun has been prohibited at the
Belmont Mansion in the new Park, why should it
not be at this particular place, where no limit is
placed upon nm the tgs quantity SOLO 70 any ihdyidaag %
for every afternoon and evening of the coming
summer by various associations, and to prevent the
revolving that then the driving public will be
subjected TO, demands the early attention OF City
Councils. An appropriation should be Immediately
made by them so that the Park Commissioners can
take the necessary steps to rid our citizens of this
pest-hole
THESE GLORIOUS % OCCASIONS
are not only confined to the weekday, but occur
on Sundays, and thus early in the season has the
day been dsregarded by the tenants Of the Old Log
Cabin. Numerous complaints have been made with
reference to the spot, and Captain Chasteau Of the
Park Guard, and Chief of Police Mulholland have
both been witnesses to the manner in which the
place is conducted. Sunday was beautiful day,
and lust such one as to induce number OF our
a fO inst axe a e into Th e eaa at
saluted with heavy thug, as though blacksmths
were at work, and the repeated sharp cracks of a
rife. The cause of these noises is accounted for
as you drive nearer. An upright frame to test the
strength, and which requires the use Of sledge-
the other.
ON APPROACHING THE CABIN %
the eye encompasses within a scope OF a
couple hundred yards cage containing dis
gushing monkeys, a fox, bear chained to tree,
and a bear IN a cage, mammoth bloodhound, three
butaloes large dancing floor, the strength tester
the shooting gallery, and an improvised lager-beer
stand. All this in addition to the main establish
@ ana M t5 re hoys m and gs
ranging from twelve to twenty years OF age, and
the behavior Of some OF them R would be S sunicien
portion OF the patrons are content for the time witt
imbibing of the stimuants, but shortly they resort
only known to themselves This place has beer
justly denounced as nuisance and curse upon the
morals Of the city and the sooner it is got rid of the
better
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-No attention will be pait
to anonymous communications addressed to thi
department.
"A correspondent informs us that the Legslativ,
Junk Association has removed It's headquarters Il
No. IA N. Seventh street.
The OByrne appeared as "Bassanio" last eve
ming in a private theatrical at the residence.
The Public Record will be issued on Saturday
May ID, from the old Ledger ofice, Third and Ches
The Athletic Baseball. Club start on their East
ern trip on May 21
"A correspondent inquiries, "Did State Senate
Findlay ever receive the $4,000 demanded after tn
adjournment of the Legislature for services rendere
in securing the veto OF the Police bill 2"
The spring review OF the Schuylkil Navy take
place this afternoon.
Three policemen were seen together this morn
ing at Tenth and Master streets.
The LaDk-Silk- Stocking Central Association G
Democrats meet tonight. None OF the unwashe
need apply.
-UnmuZzed dogs found running at large on an
after Monday next will be subjected to etherizatioI
The Seventh Ward Republicans have requeste
William Elliott TO accept denomination
CONCERNING RAILROAD ACCIDENTs.-We have RI
Ceived the following communication, to which W
cheerfuly give place:-
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON, AND BALTIMORE Raj
ROAD OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA, May o, 1870.
Bditor Epsning Telegraph-Be kind enough to do Phil
delpha railroads the to state that nineteen twe
having occurred during the year 1861 happened
persons walking the track or to employees workir
injured the different railroads centring
this city during the above year. Respectfully. :
Ii, L. kENNEY, Superintendent P.s W., and d. RI
The list OF railroad casualties as published by U
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