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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
THE 44uDirORIuM.
A well-meant Criticism, in Which Atten-
ton IL Called to Certain Defects

tion IL Called to Certain Defects
Editor The Gazette: To those who
sat or stood between the stage and the
transverse aisle, and perhaps to those in
the balcony at the entrance, and found
accommodation in few seats, and on
the sides for little distance in the i'm
mediate rear of the transverse aisle, last
evening, at the so.called Auditorium, :"
Mr.. Goldey's annual entertainment may
have been more or less satisfactory. But
to the large majority of those who oc-
cupied the space in the rear of the aisle
mentioned, the entertainment was little
better than "a dumb show" and to some
a positive yexaton. One good lady, not
far from the aisle and back of it, ex-
pressed herself as "disgusted," another
said, TITS tiresome," and others said,
1--WE might as well be at home"
Two things are conspicuously ener-
getic in producing unfavorable results
for auditors and spectators in this most
unfortunate Auditorium"
First-The transverse girders over
head, covered as they are with drapery,
serve as cushions to obstruct sounds.
Secondly-The seats are all upon q
low plane, apparently dead level
aASut AAcAb w lOhis IChI bedlb 10
not save their occupants from the OBJ
structions of shoulders, heads and head
gear of those who are between them
and the platform. ....
Thirdly-The bright, dazzling lights
above, on the girders, are more than
annoying, they are binding, to some.
The hall is not of proper shape for
either hearing or seeing for those who
sit behind the TRAVERSE aisle. 1t pity
to tax patience, waste good perform
ances, and excite impatience and dis
satisfaction by gathering large, pro.
mlscuous audiences in that hall as 1t is
now. Taken as a whole, the Auditorium
is not success for such entertainments
as that of last evening. Mathematically
and phonically the Auditorium, in its
present shape and arrangement, must
continue to be q vexation and disap-
pointment in the opinion of the writer
and of many Others who think they
know something worth knowing about
the requisites of good audience cham
Der.
Lessons can be learned from the
"Anclent" Colosseum, the whispering
galleries in Charlottesville, Virginia,
and elsewhere, and from many an
amphitheatre by those who care to study.
ACOUSTICS.
WILMTNeToN, December 22d, 1898.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
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CONCERT AND BALL.
To he Given by the Delaware sPugerbund
Monday Night, january 1st--The Pro

To he Given by the Delaware SPugerbund,
Monday Night, January Ist--The Pro-
grainme.
Monday night, January LIST, the Della
ware SenGerbund will give a concert
and ball at German Hall, for the benefit
of the Associated Charities, The adj
mission will be % cents. The commit
tee in charge is: A. Hauber, Harry +.
Schnepf, Peter Elmer, G. Splitter, Z.
Melcholr, D. Maier and f. X. Bergen.
Tickets will be sold by all members of
the Sengerbund. The concert begins NJ
8 o'clock sharp, and will be followed by
the ball. The following programme
will be presented at the concert:
"Tanhauser March, n......,......W Wagner
Becher Orchestra.
Chorus, die Ehre Gottes" -. Beethoven
~. Delaware SHngerbund.
Danube Waltz. Strauss
Wilmington Mandolin Club.
THE Old Shellpot Mill, F." original, by Louis
Melchoir, composition by II. Becher.
Double quartet by members of the
S@ngerbund.
soprano solo. A. j. Kooch
Chorus, "Fruehlingslied" .Silcher
Delaware Smngerbund.
Sornet solo. ...,......... Daniel Maier, Jr.
baritone solo. Charles Yetter
Selection. Wilmington Mandolin Club
Overture, "Marcinelli". ........... Rossini
Becher Orchestra,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
coNsUMERs ooMP4NF's YORK.

They Have Started to Flood walton,s
Pond 50 That the Wilmington Public
May Have Some Good skating This
Winter.
The Consumers Ice Company started
flooding the Walton's pond Friday,
Tor the sole purpose that the Wilmington
public may have good skating resort this
winter. 1t will take several DAYS 10 fill nm
to the required extent of surface, AZ
already stated, the company. whose private
property Walton's pom is, will not cut ice
there, but will allow it to remain through
the ice season as skating resort.
The ponu can be reached by either of
two routes, that of the Maryland avenue
cars passing over Eleventh street bridge
or by the Riverview route at Vandeyer
avenue. along which, to the pond, there is
a good brick sidewalk. Whenever the ice
is Of proper strength the public will be
notified by placards upon the street cars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The experiment of using soapsuds in
stead of oil to calm the troubled waves is
reported to have been successfully tried by
the German steamship Scandal, recently
at Philadelphia from Hamburg, and the
photographic Office is so plensed with the
discovery as to highly commend it. Soap
suds are good deal cheaper than oil, lie
heavier on the water, it is ella med, and
soap occupies less space on board ship.
The value OF the idea puts us in mind Of
the old story about the Irish woman who
was in danger of being burned to death in
her top story tenement when her presence
of mind suggested the use of soap. So she
held cake to the window for the fremen
to play their hose upon it, 'and, begorral'
said she II just come down on the
lather" OF course, according To the old
adage, "wbile there's life there's soap,"
and we presume the adage may now be
trnnsposed to read, while there's SOAP
there's a chance for life" But, Joking
aside. the discovery should prove Of
particular value to the Great Lakes and all
fresh water bodies where lather can be
readily raised by the water through which
the vessel sails, with any ordinary soap.
For use on the ocean, we presume that
either salt water soap or supply of fresh
water to prepare soapsuds on board, as
was done by the officers of the Scandal,
will be necessary. II is not essential that
the article used be Colgate's Cashmere
Bouquet or Pears Good Morning.
variety. For ordinary merchantmen in
gale common soft soap, which often
proves so valuable. metaphorically, in
mess ashore, will answer every pur-
'sc. The paradox of the thing is that
with the use of soap the seas will not
make such clean sweep of the vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
COULDN'T BUNCO FARMER DlLWORTH.

Tho Sharpers Tried 10 Work the Three
Card Monto Game, But the Fish
Wouldn't Bite. ...-...
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
bunco James Dilwortb, wealthy
farmer, living near Centreville, Thurs
day last, but the sharpers were beaten
at their own game and Mr.. Dilworth
and his neighbors are laughing in their
sleeves to-day. .--
A man drove TO the farmers place,
Thursday, and pretended that he de.
sired to buy farm, 1t happened that
Mr.. Dilworth did have farm for sale
in Chester county, and the stranger con-
cluded to take the owner up to look
over the property. The sharper made a
thorough examination Of the buildings,
looked carefully over the land, and con-
cluded it was just the property he
wanted. lie promised TO return in a
few days to seal the bargain.
The bunco man and the farmer got in
the carriage and started back to Centre
vile. While passing through Clouds
woods, near the State line, they were
accosted by a shabbily-dressed man,
who inquired the whereabouts of John
Sykes, He had a very pretty story to
tell. His home was In Tennessee, and
he was searching for lost sister, who
had left the parental roof many years
ago and married man by the name of
Sykes against the wines of her parents.
The father disowned his daughter at
the time, but in his last illness he had
forgiven her and bequesthed her the
sum of 100000 He had exacted a
promise from the brother 10 find her at
all hazards and the latter had made
every effort to do So. He had the
money on his clothes and if Farmer
Dilworth or his companion had any
doubts about the matter he would soon
convince them.
Whereupon he reached in his pocket
and pulling out large red handker-
chief, exhibited wad of greenbacks
several inches thick, which he handed to
Mr.. Dilwotth's companion TO examine.
They soon realized that the greenbacRs
were genuine. The man from pennes-
see then produced the usual pack of
cards and invited Mr.. Dilworth to take
a hand. He was very reckless, and it
being near Christmas time he didn't care
whether he lost or won. Mr.. Dilworth
Immediately saw that he was in the
hands of sharpcrs, and declined to enter
into the game. His companion took u
hand and easily won 500. lie then
whispered to Mr. Dlworth and made
proposition. He SAID he was nephew
of Henry G. Banning Of the Bank of
Delaware, and he could easily raise
$4,000 if Mr.. Dilworth would raise the
same. He suggested that they drive
into town and get the money.
Mr.. Dilworth took this opportunity to
leave the bunco men. lie jumped out of
the wagon, informing them that they
had struck the wrong man this time.
The bunco men then put the whip to
their horse and disappeared down the
Wilmington road.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

CHICAGO, IhL.. Dec. 23,-While the jurors
in the Coughlin case were proceeding from
the county building to the Reeve House,
last evening, after the adjournment of the
court an attempt was made by James u.
Bowers to break through the guard of
bailiffs and speak to the jurors.
The affair happened on Clark street
bridge. The man was prevented from get
ting near any of the jurors and he then
shouted:
Give them 500 each and they'll let the
poor fellow GO"
He was taken to the East Chicago avenue
police station.
A similar effort to talk to the jury,
Thursday evening, was frustrated by
Bailiff Newland. The man who made the
attempt thereupon struck Newland and co
capped into the crowd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
ABNAMsoN's rrcUnlAn TRICK.
Counsel Come to AN AnIcabie Agreement
and tho Prisoner is ReIensea.

Sohhsei Tome To 'An Afnlchbte Agreement
and the Prisoner is Released.
David AbTamsOn of No. S20-22 Market
street. who was recently sold out BY the
sheriff, was arrested, Wednesday, at his
home. No. 3l5 Tatnall street, by Deputy
Sheriff Joseph Gould, and taken to New
Castle Jail, where he now is.
The charge on which the arrest was
made is that of cuncealing goods with
intent to defraud. The writ was d capias
ad satisfaciendum. 1t is not criminal
charge but u writ of execution coming
from the superior court to the sheriff. Ii is
upon judgmet of Buckner " Cohen of
Baltimore. The claim is that Abrlmson
hid quantity of watches and iewelry to
the amount, it is understood of $500. The
offence is not bailabe
Herbert IL. Ward represents the plaintiff.
Chief Justice Lore on Saturday heard
the petition of ex-Attorney-Gene
John Biggs for the release of David
Abramson on bail, pending the trial.
The Chief Justice stated that he
could not release the prisoner unless the
proceedings were fully gone into and
the grounds for his release examined,
which would require considerable time,
and the easiest way out of the difficulty
would be for counsel on both sides to
agree upon a certain sum of bail in
order that Abramson might be released.
The sum of 1900 was finally agreed
upon and Abramson was released. The
hearing OF The case was set for to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
FATHER MULLEN DEAD.
A Catholic Rector of Philadelphia VIII
Was Well Known in wilminpton.

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Rev. Thomas +. Mullen, rector of St.
AIMS Roman Catholic Church, Phila-
delphia, died of pneumonia Thursday
night at the parish honse, and was
buried on Wednesday morning, when
Archbishop Ryan was the celebrant of
the Requiem Mass, and the music was
sung by choir of priests.
Father Mullen was AZ years of age.
He was born in County Galway Ireland,
and at the age of three years came to
this country with his parents. His edu.
cation was begun in the parochial
schools of this city, and he was in
structed for several terms by Edward
B. Hickey, the well-known ex-principal
OF st. Peters school, and his theological
studies were completed at the Seminary
OF st. Charles Borromeo. In 1869 he
was ordained at the Cathedral by
Bishop Wood, and was assigned to Port
Carbon, Pa. After short stay there he
returned to Philadelphia, and was an.
pointed an assistant at st. AIMS
Church, where, upon the death of the
Rev. Thomas Keiran, 10 years ago, he
was appointed rector.
Father Mullen has a brother and
sister living in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
A RANDSOMR GET.
The New Altar Presented to the Church
in Delaware City--Blessed by Bishop

The New Altar Presented to the Church
in Delaware City--Blessed by Bishop
Coleman.
On Saturday Bishop Coleman blessed
and dedicated new altar that has lust
been presented to Christ Church, Della.
ware City, being assisted in the service
by the rector, the Rev. George S. Gass-
ner. A celebration of the holy com
munion followed.
The altar is of pure Italian marble, of
the usual dimensions, with three re-
tables upon which there arc appropriate
inscriptions. The carving is beautifully
executed, and the whole work, while
elaborate, is most chaste and comely.
rejecting much credit upon the estab.
lishment in this city, Thomas Davidson's,
from which it came.
The gift ia made by the widow of the
late Charles G. Ash of Delaware City,
in memory of their II years of happy
married life. Very few churches in the
State have as handsome an altar, and
the parish at Delaware City gratefully
appreciate the fact.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

2. G. Bradford, few days ago, re.
celved business circular from Oxford,
Eng, aud was greatly surprised on find.
ing sealed letter sticking fast to the
business letter, which came all the way
from Europe in this mysterious manner,
and which was intended for citizen of
Oxford. Eng 1t escaped the detection
of the mail authorities and was delivered
in WILMINGTON bearing only the usual
postage as required in England, and
without the foreign postage stamp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Detroit Free Press.
The eastern guest at the Wild West
Hotel wasn't satisfied quite with his
dinner.
"Can you bring me Roman punch ?"
he asked the waiter.
"a what?" exclaimed the startled
waiter, dropping plate.
"A Roman punch-don't you know
what punch ISL"
"Oh, Yes, sir; yes, sir" stammered the
waiter; IN go and see, sir"
In moment he returned.
Wei? 7" asked the guest impatiently.
"Hain't got no Roman punch, sir" be
said with pride, "but the cook saws as
how would monkey wrench do?h
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
SCARED tine HE4DSM4N.
Anarchist Threats Make Him Afraid to
Place valiant on the GuiIlotine.

PARIS, Dec 23.--Deibler, the public
executioner otherwise known as Monsieur
DE Paris" has received many letters stat
ing that if he executes valiant, the man
Deputies, he will be blown up. Deibler
evidently fears that these threats will be
put into execution if he guillotines Vail
liant, and he has asked to be allowed to
give up his position.
The police are still searching for Paul
Recius, the man who is supposed to have
had some sort of connection with Valiant
in his scheme 10 blow up the Chamber of
Deputies. l. is reported that he is now
Ell route to Turkey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

On account of the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company, the following
properties were put up for sale at the
court house ON Saturday: Of the estate
of Joanna Stroud, No. $40 Poplar street,
Withdrawn on account OF insufficient
bids. Nos. Ill and 113 West SECOND
street, in one lot, Withdrawn after an
offer of $1,000 by Henry F. Dure; The
property of Esther Stroud, No. 100 West
Second street, about 20 feet front, sub
ject to a mortgage, in all of 81 ZOO, sold
to James Murray for $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Letters teStamentary were granted
on Saturday on the estate of Joseph
Stoeckle, deceased, by Register Cooch to
Mrs. johanna Stoeckle, Harry ].
Stoeckle and Harry Emmons, attorney.
1t is understood that the deceased's
estate is estimated at value of 5000 900
which includes the brewery. Mrs.
Stoeckle, the widow of the deceased gets
the personal property absolutely and
the real estate during her life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Isaac 5. Bullock. the roofer of Sixth
and shipley street is making application
ior cayeat for very ingenious Invention
TO be applied to the purpose of TIGHTENING
the drudgery OF household work. The
Invention is a coal litter, constructed ON
the principle of an elevator, its purpore
being to bring coal from the basement fioor
TO the kitchen and leave it in handy
position for the cook. II is one of those
Inventions that appeal right away to the
feelings of the hardworked hoisemaid,
who, II her mistress may not appreciate il
she undoubtedly will.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The children of Seventh Street Kin
dergarten were pleasantly entertained
Friday afternoon by the Little
Workers of the Unitarian Church. A
large wagon belonging to the Charles
warner Company conveyed the Young
sters to the church. After musical and
Literary exercises, including singing and
recltatlons, gifts were presented to
the children. The East Brandywine
kindergarten and the Old Academy
kindergarten also had enjoyable exer-
clses Friday afternoon and the West
End kindergarten had its entertainment
Thursday. They, too, distributed gifts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

There were SO many teams on Shiploy
between Fourth aad Fifth Saturday
morning, about II o'clock, that when i
boy attempted to change the position of
team belonging to Isaiah Eaton, the
vehicle upset and one of its shafts was
broken, The mishap frightened some
horses and several runaways were mar.
roWly aVerted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette ana journal
DOVER, Dec. 23.-hlary Elizabeth, wife
OF Wilson l.. Cannon, died at her home.
on state street, yesterday afternoon, aged
the grip about three weeks ago and hnd
almost recovered when Mr.. Cannon was
taken sick. She began nursing him and
i'll u short time had relapse. She was A
great sufferer during the last week
Funeral services at the house Tuesday
afternoon. The services will be private OF,
account Of the serious Illness of MIR. Can
non. ......-.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

! nhve II u used nil OF one bottle yet. I
ohtins me nauseatlng dropp.ne in the throat
peculiar 10 That di ease, anu nose bleed almost
uaiiy. 1 tried various remedies without bone
~ uhll last april, when 1 saw nly's Cream
bhlm advertised in the boston Budief, / pro
Suleu II bottle, and since tho first d VS. use
nave mad no more blet ding-the soreness Is
q y aa goneLD q. Davidson, with the Boston
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

AT the regular semi.annual inspection
of George W. Bush & Sons Companv's
teames held in front of the stables, at Z
q. m. Saturday, by the judges, Messrs.
Jester, bradbury and Conyer, the
awards for the best kept teams were as
follows: Isaac Shields, Thomas Blake,
Seweil Brown, Henry Robinson and
Maurice Hogan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

In the United States court Satur.
day hearing was given in the Knauff
organ Company receivers case. Benia-
min Nields appeared for the latter,
Messrs. lilles and Bringhurst for several
OF the employees, and Mr.. Byrne for
judgment creditors. Another hearing
will be given Saturday neXt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

William Lawler of No. 1921 Railroad
avenue, and Edward Lewis Of No. lib
East Twelfth street, We're given hear
ing before Squire Sasse last Friday on
the charge OF trespassing on the p, W,
y b. Railroad Company's property at
Edge Moor They were required to oay
a line OF So and costs each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Thomas j. Moore and wife died last
Friday at their home near Cooch's
Bridge, the husband in the morning and
the wife in the evening. Death was
caused by the grip. Mr.. Moore was a
blacksmith. Both had lived in this city
some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The new toll-gate house and the resi-
dence at the rear of it, erected by the city
completed. Toll is being collected on The
turnpike at that point.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

THREE RIVERS, Mich, Dec 23.-Frank
Cole was charged yesterday with commit
ting terrible outrage on little Julia Whit
more, girl Z years old. Cole is a worth
less brute and no doubt exists as to the
crime. He was caught at Sturgis. Il
would not require much of an effort to
have a lynching bee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

A class OF physical culture was organ
ized last Friday for the young ladies
OF wilmington after the plan Of the
Smith-Jones School of Oratory and
Physical Culture in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The pupils of Friends School, Fourth
and West streets gave pleasant Christ
mas entertainment Friday afternoon
to relatives and friends. The gathering
was well attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
NHE TURNING OF THE NOSE
Talbot County's Curious Con-
tested Election Case.
INSTRUCTIONS THAT DECEIVED
colored Voters Marked Their
Ballots Wrongly.

Instructions Given by Party Workers
Fooled Them, Because Lincoln's Nose,
on the Official Ballots, Pointed in the
Wrong Direction--An Interesting Com
test.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
A Peculiar Accident.

Z, While coughing, few days ago. the Rev.
); X. Maxwell, pastor of Frederick NJ. Il,
Church, broke the drum of one of his
treatment.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-03-17
forget 1t. We'll we rode, and we rode; hr1s q l<,a-

forget 1t. We'll we rode, and we rode; but we didn't ride together. l led the procession, because I had the better horse. The savages kept wasting their arrows aud let them. fire away, as was giving my entire attention to guiding my horse. A stumble, you zee, would have been Q fatal thing, so kept sure rein and cheered him on with pat names and he kept on dO- ing his best like good fellow.
 had hoped to see our tent up when got in sight of the settlement. but I was disappointed. The tent was down, the show was gone. and the Indians were hot foot after me, yelling like demons and let ting go their poisoned arrows in shower.
 was keeping well ahead. though, un- til We came up to the show grounds, when what did that horse do but run into the ring and begin to go round and round just as though we were before an audience.
 The Indians were right on to us, around and around went the horse, several arrows came uncomfortably near to my head. An idea occurred to me. I executed 1t just ss the Indians were upon me. One moment more and would have been lost I sprang to my feet in the Saddle and somersaulted, "turning complete revolu- tion in the air" as the ringmaster used to say. lighted on my feet, right side up with care. One look around and laughed outright at what I saw. The Sioux were fleeing for their lives toward sundown as fast as they could get, believing that they had seen an evil spirit of the plains!" had only one comment to make on this relation. Donaldson, If you had told that to the court you would have won you1 case.n