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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
PHILApELpHIA AErAIRs.

The Operative Plasterers Association
has decided to accept a reduction of wages
from a5 to 10 cents per hour.
Messrs. John aud James Dobson have
agreed to provide coal and flour for all the
employees of the Falls of Schuylkill carpet
mills who are in want either from sickness
or lack of work.
John Dorsey, 81 years old, is in critical
condition from the effects of injuries re-
ceived Wednesday night, it is alleged,
during fight with George Chard, 20 years
old. Dorsey was struck on the head with
brick, and is suffering from erysipelas.
Chard escaped.
The New England Society gave its 18th
annual dinner Friday night. Toasts were
responded to by Hon, Charles Emory
Smith, who presided, ex-President Harri-
son. the Rev. DIR. Edward Everett Hale,
Congressman Boutelle, the Rev. ]. $. Mac
lntosh and Murat Halstead.
The congregation of st. Thomas's Pro.
testant Episcopal Church Thursday night
celebrated the Tooth anniversary of the
naming of tho parish. Addresses were
made by the Rev. o. NJ. Waller, the rector
the Rev. Hutchins Bishop of New York
the Rev. J. $. Stone, ID. d., and the Rev.
II. l.. Phillips.
The Supreme Court of the United States
has ordered reargument, before a full
BENCH in the case Of Nelson Il. Evans
formerly director in the Spring Garden
National Bank, who is serving sentence
in the Eastern penitentiary, having beer
convicted of wilfully misapplying to his
own use the funds of the bank.
The arbitrator in the contest between
the Belt Line and Pennsylvania Railroad
! Companies. relatives to the ownership oil
II switches on Delaware avenue south Of
| Almond street, have decided in favor oil
the Belt Line. which is directed to pay tc
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company the
| ntfs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
THREE oHRIsTMAs FIR Es.

A Blaze in the Manning Library Building
Causes Considerable Damage Two
Dwellings on Fire.
Three fires occurred in this city be-
tween O'clock Monday night and day
light Tuesday morning, The first blaze
occurred in the house of Bernard Carr
at the corner of Water and King streets,
due to the firing of Christmas tree.
The flames were put out without the
assistance of the tiremen, who were
summoned by the sounding of box
No. Al.
Shortly before II last Monday night
the firemen were again called out by the
sounding of boz No. 81. Delaware
avenue and du Pont street, The old
Manning Library building was discov-
cred to be on fire, and before the flames
were extinguished damage to the extent
OF 5000 had resulted. The fire is sup
posed to have resulted from swinging
lamp.
About 5 Tuesday morning fire was
discovered in a cupboard in the house
of William McCaulley, No. $40 West
Front street. Box No. % was sounded
and the department responded and put
out the flames. The loss is about 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

OB-I NJ O-NEs
A Happy Christmas-Gun Clubs Shooting

A Happy Christmas-Gun Clubs Shooting
Contest-To be Welded in Florida.
Special Ccrrespondenceo OF Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNT, Dec. 26.-Christmas passed
off quietly and everybody seemed to be
happy. There were a number Of family
reunions throughout the hundred, Three
morning services were held in the p. Il.
Church, and none in the NJ. f., as the SER
vices on Sunday were appropriate to
Christmas day. The weather was warm
and had more of the characteristics of
April than December.
The Claymont Gun Club bad a reunion
and shooting contest in the afternoon at
the bricSyard range, which drew a crowd
from the adjacent district. The contests
were lively and much enjoyed.
In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Dan2enbaker, had pleasant reception of
their many neighbors and friends, the oc-
casion of the 10th anniversary of their
marriage. They received most cordial con-
CALCULATIONS and numerous tangible tokens
of the high regard and esteem in which
they are regarded by wide circle of
friends and acquaintance.
Wedding cards are out for the marriage
of MIR. Lorin w. Danzenbakcr and Miss
Mary Wright. The wedding will take place
Monday noon, January LIST, at Winter
Park, Florida. They will be 'at home'
in Washington, b. c., after January 18th.
Mr.. Danzenbaker was formerly Clay
mont boy, and is a creditable young man
His Claymont friends congratulate him in
advance on such happy event.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
CHRISTMAS IN THE CIrY.
Bright BaImy weather--Happy Crowds
Thronged the Streets--It Was a Merry
GhriStpnaa Nav.

Bright BaImy weather--Happy Crowds
Thronged the Streets--It Was Merry
Christmas Day.
Mondays bright, sunshiny weather
preceded by Saturdays pleasant atmos-
pher made as happy Christmas season
as has been known for many years
here. The hard times were forgotten
for the moment and everyone seemed
determined to have an enjoyable Christ
mas. There was some basis for this
inspiration and it was not the result of
the fine weather alone. Friday and
Saturday were good business days for
the Market street merchants. Among
many of them it was as good day as
they have experienced for years. To
almost all the shopkeepers of Whining
| ton last weeks business record was un-
expectedly good.
Monday the streets were thronged
with lively crowds. There was an air
of jubilancy everywhere. Early in the
morning the pleasant old custom of
| Christmas carol singing was heard
around town. The fine old anthems
were given in rich tenor and bass tones
and with fine harmony. Later the
more modern tish-horn and penny
| trumpet IOuh Tue pldCe VI tne CuOTlsloIoi
with less music but much more noise.
The churches were well attended in
the morning, quite a number of the
more dutiful having attended earlier
mathis.
The theatres had their crowds also,
the rule of standing room being the
record at night. Quite a number
of citizens left town Sunday and Christ.
mas day. The late trains from Philadel.
phia at night had to put on extra cars
for the crowds.
Among the serenaders of Christmas
morning were the st. Georges Society
and the Eastlake NJ. E. choir.
The usual Christmas dinner was given
to the inmates of the State Hospital al
Farnhurst. An entertainment was given
in the evening, A very pleasant Christ
mas was experienced by the boys o.
the Ferris Industrial School. There waI
a football match in the afternoon, {
bounteous dinner and big Christina
tree with gifts for all, and an entertain
ment in the evening. --..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Joseph Don.
jan, who is charged with writing threatS
ening letters to Vice President Steven
son and Senator Mills of Texas for some
time past, was arrested here this even
ing. He came to the city, Saturday,
from Baltimore, where he had been stop
ping at place on Eutaw street, and
went on to Fredericksburg, Va. He
and spent the night at clearinghouse.
He sent postal to the Vice-President
from No. $40 Tenth street, yesterday,
and to-day called on James McDevitt, 9
private detective, who arrested him,
DOMAIN commenced writing the letters
complained of about October LIST, but no
notice was taken of them until about a
week ago, when Senator Mills received
letter from him at Newark, N. j., say
ing he was coming to Washington.
Senator Mills informed Chief Drum
mond, of the secret service, who sent
men to Newark TO investigate. They
found DOMAIN had left there.
Vice-Presldent Stevenson next re.
ceived a postal card from Baltimore,
written by DOMAIN, demanding $25 and
saying he would spare him if he paid
it, but the Vice-President declined doing
it.
Word was telegraphed to Baltimore
to arrest DOMAIN if he could be found,
but he had left that city for Washington.
1t is said he threatened to kill the
President, Vice-President and Senators
Mills, Sherman, Stewart and Gray if his
demands for money were refused.
DOMAIN is an Austrian, 26 years of
age, and has been in this country
about 10 years. He is about feet 10
inches in height, with black hair and
moustache. He converses nationally and
denies having threatened any one,
especially Senator Mills. He says he
wrote to Vice-President Stevenson and
asked him to order an investigation of
charges he makes against Senators, in
connection with the repeal of the Sher-
man law, but refused to say what he
wanted of Senator Mills.
Secretary Lamont and Senator Mills
had also sent similar ones to President
Cleveland, Senators Gordon and Sher-
man and one to each of the New Jersey
Senators. Captain McDevitt then
turned his important capture over to
the headquarters detectives, who
locked him up at the first precinct po-
lice station, where he was soon after
seen by reporter. DOMAIN was lying
upon bench smoking a strong clay
| pipe. When his name was called he
sprang up and came eagerly to the bars.
DOMAIN has high forehead, retreating
far back and ending in sparse growth
of crisp black hair. His eyes are dark
blue. His upper lip is very short, and
he wears a short moustache and o
stubby black beard of 10 days growth.
He is about feet inches in height, of
average build, and wore dark blue
striped shirt and dark vest and trousers.
He talks rapidly in German.
The prisoner said he knew number
of people in this city, but positively de-
clned to give their names.
It will be determined tomorrow what
specified charge will be preferred against
DOMAIN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
GOOD SALE OF CITY BONDS.


city Treasurer Joseph X. Adams Dis
poses of $4,000 of Them at an In
creased Premium.
Precisely as the city hall clock struck
the hour of noon Tuesday City Treasurer
Joseph K. Adams opened the bids for
the purchase of 100000 worth of Will
mington Sinking Fund Loan bonds at
Al per cent.
There was good gathering of
citizens present who are usually inter-
ested in financial matters of this kind.
Among them were the sinking fund
commissioners, Edwin H. Gayley,
Thomas e. Young and Ohio Rowland.
Councilman M. L. Dannenberg repre-
sented Councils finance committee.
Others present were Alfred S. Elliott,
Harlan Scott, Robert Robinson repre-
senting II. II. Robinson & Co.
The bids were as follows: Elliott,
johnson & Co., jointly with Head &
Co., all the bonds at par with a premium
of $3.50; II. r. Robinson & Co., all the
bonds with premium of $3.50; Artisans
Bank, all the bonds with premium OF
$3.50; The Equitable Guarantee and
i rust Co, all the bonds and a premium
of 5000; Edward o. Jones & Co., invest.
ment brokers, No. so Broadway, New
York, all the bonds and premium Of
800.
The award was made to the highest
bidders, Head g. Co. and Elliott, John
son g. Co., jointly at premium of $3.50
The sale is a higher figure than the
last one of municipal securities. 1t in
dictates the good standing of Whining
toms financial position, notwithstanding
the present strained business conditions
The loan is at the rate of Al per cent
payable half yearly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
THE AUDIroKIoM.
Manager Benson Makes Reply to the
Adverse Criticisms of "Acoustic."

Manager Benson Makes Reply to the
Adverse Criticisms of "Aeoustic."
Editor ESery Bgening: l would like
to tax your patience, aud also your valu-
able space, by replying to the critic of
the Auditorium signing himself "Acous-
tics, published in your issue of the 2Sd
instant.
In the first place, it is certainly APP
parent to even an indifferent reader that
the tearing out Acoustics" gives to the
Auditorium was not written by person
whose patience was sorely tried by the
confusion that was attendant upon the
evening spoken Oft was that of per-
son who has an axe to grind and took
this time as fitting one to get in his
work If Acoustics" desired to give a
fair, honest criticism of the Auditorium
he was unfortunate in his selection of
the time to criticise when he selected the
night of Mr.. Goldey's entertainment
Unfortunately for the management,
5000 people tried to occupy the space
only designed to accommodate 1000, re-
sulting therefore, in some confusion in
| the rear of the hall, to the detriment of
| hearing and seeing of others who de-
sired to stay. That is certainly apt to
occur in any place with such large
crowd. But does the generous critic
realize that the space in the building
| free from this trouble on that night,
which he comedies to be good, will seat
| 1900 people?
Two things, he says, are conspicu-
ously energetic in producing unfavor-
able results, viz: The transverse grid
ers, which are draped to produce cush-
ions to obstruct sound aud the seats all
being on level from front to rear. AS
to the tirst-the fact is there is no
drapery, but simply light covering OF
muslin, tightly wrapped to hide the bare
appearance of the girders. As to the
second-thc seats are arranged precisely
the same as in Music Fund Hall, Phila-
delphia, which seats between 400 and
1900; also Horticultural Hall, Philadel-
phia, lately destroyed by fire, which
seated about 1,400 ON the main floor;
The Auditorium seats ,792 on the main
floor. Music Fund Hall is one of the
most popular halls in Philadelphia, and
is patronized by all the best musical
societies.
As to lights. No hall in Wilmington
was ever fitted up better, and if "Acous
tics" will give us the benefit of his
superior knowledge, and suggest somt
improvements that he can demonstrate
are better, we would be pleased to re
ceive them.
AS to hearing qualities, the Auditorium
cannot be surpassed. That has beer
thoroughly tested by vocal and instru
mental artists. They may not b,
"phonical or mathematical" persons
like Acoustics" or be learned il
, lessons from ancient Colosseum, o
} Virginia whispering galleries, but thei
} criticisms are quite as valuable and hav
the value OF practical knowledge.
We would be glad to meet our friend
, (who sympathizes so bitterly with "thi
J most unfortunate Auditorium at tn
building for any test he may wish +
7 apply, which we feel sure would Ri
, him of some of the vexations of min
I and spirit which he now enjoys.
. ELMER q. BENSON, Manager.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec. 26th, 1889;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
LII UREL.
urglaries-Chrlstmas Eestivities-Wed
dings-Local and Personal.

Burglaries-Chrlstm Eestivities-Wed-
dings-Local and Personal.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
LAUREL Dec. 26.-The Farmers Com
pany's store was broken open by burglars,
last week, and quantity of -four and pro-
visions stolen.
This has been week of feasting, A
Christmas market and turkey supper were
held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by
the ladies of st. Philips guild, and festi-
val and supper. Thursday and Friday even
ings, by the ladies of the NJ. p. Church.
Both were well patronized and very sue
cessful, socially and financially.
w. N. Mccormick, grand foreman of
Delaware Grand Lodge, A. o. U. W.,
visited Laurel Lodge Wednesday evening
and two new members received degrees.
The great revival interest which began
last week in the NJ. +. and NJ. P. churches
still continues and increases. Enthusiastic
meetings are held every evening and a
number of conversions have resulted.
A highwayman attempted to hold up
Manson Waller, a clothing merchant of
this place, upon the public street, about IL
o'clock at night. Mr.. Waller being an
able-bodied man he soon knocked out his
assailant who beat a hasty retreat.
V. w. Kenney of this place who has
been employed as operator on the p, w.
& B. railroad at Chester, Pa, has been ap.
| pointed to position with the Prudential
Insurance Company of Newark, N. j.
James S. Melvin of the Laurel House
| will discontinue the hotel business January
| LIST. 1t is probable David Haggard OF
| Milton will succeed him. Mr.. Melvin is
moving into his residence on Clayton
| avenue.
Elmer Horsey, night operator and agent
at this depot. has oeen promoted to the
position of relief operator on the Delaware
division. His successor has not yet been
named.
| Weddings are numerous. Last Monday
| morning William f. Ellis of Philadelphia
and Jennie Culver of Laurel were married
| Wednesday John Benson and Georgii
| Cannon, both of Laurel, and Joseph Col
| Inns and Miranda Taylor, also of this town
were Joined in wedlook. Cards announc
ing the marriage, Decembea 9th, of +. H
White and Sadie Davis of this place, art
| also out.
Personal Mrs. w. w. Dashiell is visit
ing Wilmington-Miss Jennie Riggin il
spending the holidays in New York-Mrs
Joseph Hitch is soiourning in Washington
Col. G. w. Kenney is at home for thu
holiday vacation-Mrs. Clayton l.. Ware
and sister are visiting their old home II
Maryland--Mrs. Whitfield of Baltimor
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Nj
| Morris, this week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
A Christmas wedding.

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, Dec. 25.-The
Methodist Church here was crowded
tonight, the occasion being the mar
riuge of Miss Cora Collins to
James McAllen. The church was
decorated with cut flowers and
potted plants. At o'clock the bride
and groom, preceded by the ushers
Harry Waters of Baltimore, and Frank
Collins of Princess Anne, walked up the
aisle. They were met at the chancel by
the Rev. William f. Compton of Green
wood, and the Rev. Robert Todd OF
Princess Anne. Miss Mary Colgan
played the wedding march. The bride
was dressed in mauve silk, with bonnet
and gloves to match, and carried a
bunch of Brides roses. A reception was
held at the residence of the brides
| father. Daniel Collins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
BRIDGEVILLE.
Death of q Philadelphia Snlesman--The
Cannon Family's Dinner-The Grip
Spells Christmas.

Death of Philadelphia salesman--The
Cannon Family's Dinner-The Grip
Spells a Christmas.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
BRIDGEvILLE. Dec 26.-J. B. Nevins.
who lives on a farm near Middleford,
southeast of here, was stricken with parnly-
sis Sunday afternoon, and two hours later
he died. He was a salesman for Phila-
delphia notion house, and was spending
the holidays with his family on the farm.
The funeral sermon over John NJ.
Collision, aged II years, who died Friday
was preached at st. Johnstown, Sunday,
by Rev. a. A. Green. Interment was
made in Bridgeyille cemetery at o'clock.
An unoccupied house adjoining the A.
NJ. Il. Church, owned by Harriet Elligood
was destroyed by fire early Saturday
morning entailing loss of possibly $500
lncendiary is suspected.
Mrs. Margaret Cannon, widow of ex-
Governor William Cannon, gave her an
nual Christmas dinner to her family yes
terdav. There were present Mrs. l.. A..
Cahall, Mrs. s. p. II. Layton, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. p. Cannon, Harry L. Cannon, Sara D..
! Cannon, Katherine Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. l.. Cannon, William Cannon, Leon
| Cannon, Joseph l.. Cahall, Mr.. and Mrs.
| l.. NJ. Cahall. Anna Pennewill Cahall, Miss
Lizzie Cahall, Miss Margie Hcydrick, Miss
| Ray Heydrick, II. Reese Layton.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. Cannon were to
have had a Christmas dinner and family
reunion yesterday this being the first time
the entire family have been together for
over four years, but nine cases of grip in
the family changed the plans. Those who
were to enjoy the feast were Mr.. and Mrs.
b. Lee Vickrey and children, marguerite
and Richard, Los Angeles, CAL; Mir. and
Mrs. G. Walton Cannon, Red Bank, n. j.;
Mr. and Mrs. II. j. Rawlins, Lewcs; Mr..
and Mrs. R.W. Cannon, r. Oliver Cannon,
Rose Cannon.
| PERSONAL I. r. Palmer of Baltimore
medical college, is spending the holidays
at home here-J. l.. Cahall Of Georgetown
is visiting his mother, Mrs. L. A. Cahall
&C. Edgar Wlllin of Georgetown, was in
town Saturday, setting up combination
pool and billiard table for the Arion Club.
Arthur Russell and Edward Smith of Mil.
ford spent a few days in town last week
Miss Rosaline Martin of Seaford, has been
visiting Miss Ray Heydrick-Mitchell
Layton is confined to the house with the
grip-Miss Emma Dawson of Milford is
visiting Miss Laura Jones-The condition
Of Harry q. Layton, who is dangerously
ill of typhoid fever. shows indications
slightly favorably--Prlce p. Jacobs OIL
Smyrna is spending few days with his
parents, Representative and Mrs. J. 4
Jacobs-Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Willin of Sea
ford spent Christmas with their parent.
| here,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
DEATH RESULTED FROM A FALL.
Joseph Mccormick Run Over by tho
Wheels OF the Delaware Truck and
Fatally Injured.

Joseph Mccormick Run over by the
Wheels OF the Delaware Truck and
Fatally Injured.
Joseph Mccormick, 81 years old,
machinist employed by the p, w. 81 b.
Railroad Company, was run over by the
Delaware truck last Monday even
ing, and died of his injuries at the house
of the Delaware company on Tuesday
morning. .5..
According to the statement made by
Mccormick before he died, the accident
was purely accidental. An alarm OF ire
was turned in from box Al, soon after 6
o'clock, and the members Of the COM
pany made haste to respond to the call.
Mccormick is not member of the
company, but being intimately &C.
quainted with several of its members,
he got on the truck to go to the fire.
The truck came out of the house and
swung into French street, the heads of
the horses facing south. Mccormick was
standing on the step at the right side OF
the truck, with one arm around the rail.
When the truck turned into French street
there was naturally more or less jolt,
and Mccormick somehow lost his bear
ing and fell off. The hind wheel of the
truck passed over his body.
Charles Evans, the driver of the
truck, kept his attention upon the
horses, and was not aware that Nc
Cormick had fallen off at that time.
The truck continued on its journey to
the fire. Meantime, Charles Higgins and
John Williams, members of the Della
ware, ran to McCormick's assistance
and carried the injured man inside the
truck house. A hasty message was sent
for medical assistance, DR.. E. q. Short
lidge, Chemist Frank Roop Smith and
DR.. Joseph r. Smith, responded to the
call, and discovered that Mccormick
had been hurt internally. Everything
possible was done for the injured man
and the members of the Delaware Com
pany remained up with him all night.
Mccormick told trustee of the com.
pany that he lost his hold on the side ol
the truck and fell off. He also said that
he had one arm around the rail. He
died at 6,44 O'Clock Tuesday morning.
There seems to be little doubt that
death resulted from accident and thai
no blame can be attached to the driver
of the company, who is regarded as one
VI the uiosb CdIelul uiiNeLs Al tno GIL
ploy of the fire department. His at
tention was directed toward his horses
at the time the accident occurred. The
members of the company have re
peatedly warned persons against jump
ing on the truck, as there is Away!
more or less danger in case of accident
The death OF Mccormick is deeply
lamented by the members of the com
pany.
Deceased was unmarried and boarded
at the Grand Union Hotel. The remain
were removed to the home of his sister
No. 904 Buttonwood street.
| Mccormick joined the Pennsylvani
railroad relief department about tire
weeks ago and had his life insured 70
$3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The Rev. George NJ. Hickman, who
resigned the pastorate of First Presby-
terrain Church, this city, about year
ago to accept call to u church in
Tacoma, Washington, has been unani-
mously called to the Presbyterian
Church at Bradford, Pa. While in
Tacoma Mr.. Hickman lost, by drowning,
his young son, and the shock to his wife
was so severe they determined to return
to the east. to. be near their friends, and
he therefore has resigned his western
charge at the end of the first year. The
church to which he has been called al
Bradford has been in charge of the Rev,
M. j. Eckels, who resigned to become
pastor of West Arch Street Church
Philadelphia.