Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-31
LErrERs FRom THE PEOPLE.
aEsrRvED SEATS AT TEE OFzzA HOUSE.

aEsERvED SEATS AT THE oPEHk HoUeE.
To ne Editor Of ne Commercial,
In reply b I" DRAINS" would ntase that II is
customary At almost all Hrst-class theatres and
other places OF amusement, throughout the
country, to reserve some seats 10 be sold 1t the
ticket office, for the accommodation of those
who decide at the laat minute to attend the
performance, who want and are willing 10 pay
extra for good seats, and who, unless they can
get reserved places, would not go in ct all.
A manager has the same right TO hI prices for
seats in the different parts Of the house, that .
merchant has to fx prices on the different
grades OF bis wares, and whom the prices arc
duly advertised " reserued seats 26 oeHls EXTRA"
as was the case on the night In question, there
can be no imposition in reserving soms, and sell
ing them at the ticket office to those who de-
msnd them.
ticket were allowed, as g Drama" claims they
should be, to take any sest in the house, re-
gardlees OF it's being marked " reserved" or
taken" those who are in the habit of securing
seats in advance, would soon cease to do 80, and
IS they will not risk taxing their families,
unless they have reserved seats, the attendance
for first-class attractions would soon drop on
to that extent that stars and combina-
tions Of acknowledged talent would refuse 70
come to Wilmington, and the consequence would
be that our beautiful Opera House would be
surrendered to olap-trap entertainments.
Drama" says "the sale OF reserved seats
should cease when the box office opens" / fail
to see why we should make the Opera House in
this city the exception TO the general rule 1t is
not done in other cities yon can purchase re-
served seat as late as nine o'clock, at any first
class place OF amusement, In Philadelphia or
New York, as is well known to all thestre-goers.
am sorry that Drama" should think himself
imposed upon, and assure him that shall at all
times do all in my power to secure him and all
patrons of Entertainments under my MANAGE
ment, their full rights, and sincerely hope that
they will bear in mind that . manager has many
and varied dispositions to please. While some
demand the reservation Of seats, others object,
so that 1t is difficult matter to please the ma
jority, and not offend the minority and while do
not desire to dispossess ''Drama" Of his rights, I
hope that he is too much Of gentleman to in
trude on the rights of others. My ushers have
strict orders to do all In their power for the oom
fort Of the audience, and any irregulariteo re-
ported to them will receive prompt attention.
With thanks TO Drama" for his past atter-
dance and hoping that he may enjoy many more
pleasant evenings ct the Opera House,
am, Respectfully,
FRANK NoLnN.
Az EXPLANATION FROM CONSTABLE TRUIrr.
To ne Editor Of Commercial:
In Wednesdays issue, noticed an item, head
ed LET Him Answer" and relating to the seiz-
ure Of q mans effects, after he had been sent to
the Aims House.
l will explain the facts On January 18th, q
landlords warrant was issued by William Akin,
against one Jacob Fulmeyer, for $50, rent due
for the six months ending December 25th, 1872,
for premises on 9th st.. near Adams. l called
on Fulmeyer, and asked him what he could do
about the matter, and he told me that he could
not pay the rent until the 25th Of March. L then
levied on his goods and told him that unless he
replevied them, in five days, should have to
advertise and sell them. The man appeared to
be insane and upon inquiry learned that he
was supposed to be Ho aud but short time be-
| fore had fired at man from the window OF his
house. Some days afterwards went again to
Fulmeyer, and asked him il he could pay but
| could get no satisfaction from him. It being
necessary that should sell the goods, and be-
lieving him to be insane, reported his case to
one of the Trustees Of the Poor, (Mr. Gawthrop,)
| and asked him If he would go with me to Full
meyers to see his condition. Mr. Gawthrop went
| with me, and questioned Fulmeyer about his
/ circumstances whether he worked, how he lived,
and where his wife was. He replied that he did
not work that he live by begging and picking
up scraps around the markets; and that his wife
was in the country. Mr.. Gawthrop seemed to
think the man insane, and told me that he
would give an order to admit him to the Aims
house. The next day, l believe, went after
the goods, and had removed portion OF them
when Fulneyer drew two pistols on me, and
locked me out of the house. l then left. The
next day some of Fulmeyer's neighbors got an
order from the Trustees OF the Poor to admit
him to the Aims House, which order was given
to one OF the Sergeants of Police who, in COM
pany with two other officer, and myself, went
the same evening to arrest him, but failed
to do so, from the fact that We would
not risk our lives by making forcible entry into
his house. l then told officer Peterson If he
would watch Fulmeyer and arrest him, would
agree to pay him five dollars. On Tuesday Full
meyer threatened the life of some one else who
| made complaint. On Wednesday morHing,I was
called upon by the officer, and he and l made
| the arrest that morning. In the afternoon, Mrs.
Fulmeyer put in an appearance, for the first
time when had nearly all the goods out Of the
house. Landlords warrants are the only writs
except Foreign Attachments in which all the
goods of any one are taken and 1 seldom re-
move any ones goods never, if can possible
| avoid it. l have as much feeling in such cases
as any one and never distress any one IL can
| avoid it. Yours Respectfully,
II. s. TRUIrT.