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The herald., 1896-02-08
The So Called Natural Singer.

The question as to whether or not people
:an become good singers naturally, by
which is meant without professional IT,
strIction, is one often raised, writes Fred
eric Peakes in The Ladies' Home Journal.
There are undoubtedly instances Of persons
Of natural genius learning to sing-that
ls to produce the singing voice properly,
to vocalize perfectly and to sing with that
most artistic essence, good style, from
Imitation of others and by their own en-
araies and practice. But these cnses are
The herald., 1896-02-08
Bohemian Dancio0

There were many merry and grotesquo
dances among the carly Bohemians, al
though tho church was often hostile. Some
Of them remind us of the Whitsun ales and
the village festivities which had such a
charming laureate in Robert Herriok.
Those were indeed days when
Merrily went their tabor
And nimbly went their toes.
But gradually, owing to the spread
throughout the country of religious cpin-
ions very much corresponding to those of
our own Puritans, the dance became an
object of spiritual censurc.
1t was in the sixteenth century that the
thundeps of the church began TO be direct
ed against it with tho greatest severity
Mono was more forward in these attacks
than the members of the Bohemian broth
erhood. One chapter of our authors book
is devoted to an account of these opponents.
In 1926 and 566 the diets passed laws in
restraint of the excesses of dancing. But
one of the greatest. of its enemies was the
famous Simon Lomnicky, an author who
plays conspicuous part in the Bohemian
troubles at the end of the sixteenth and
beginning Of the seventeenth century.
Still, for all these philippics, dances
went on among the Bohemians on saints
days and holidays in the market place and
around the maypole. The peasants had q
hard time of it, but they still danced, just
as the Polish rustics did in spite of the
grievous corvee, or as even in the old times
of serfdom the Russian moujik enjoyed
bis choroyod in the evening.
RayiaU
The herald., 1896-02-08
1NG1T FEBRUARY

unusual The average natural'-so
,alled-singcr is less pleasing as per-
former than his trained fellow, and he is
never an artist. TO be artistic in accom-
plishment should he the goal for which
every student Of every art should strive.
Tho finished mountaineering finished
IN it's sense of completion, perfection-is
the artistic performances, and its rarity
speaks volumes for the lack of continued
application In humanity
The herald., 1896-02-08
Tho nopper Ha Te Tn

Cawker-I am very much afraid that
Snodgrass will go blind. He's such an
egotist.
Cumso-How CAD egotism produce
blindness?
Cawker-He oyezwerks his L-Detroit
Free Presa
The herald., 1896-02-08
Inherited Teeth.

Teeth either strong and well shaped o7
frail and not perfectly formed are largely
ours by inheritance. The law of heredity
is indeed inexorable, and unto the third
and fourth generation one can easily trace
tho virtues and the cxcesses of our forefa
- -.- '---.-a City Tiinec
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

The board Of trustees of the Delaware
Hospital has adopted these resolutions:
Whereas, the late Mary S. Boyd was
during her lifetime a devoted friend of
the Delaware Hospital; and whereas, the
memory OF that friendship has been per
petuated by an especial and generous re-
memhrance Of this institution in her last
Will and testament; and whereas, the
board Of trustees desire to express Lhsir
appreciation Of her acts of charity by a
fitting and wcll-meri:ei memorial; there
fore, be 1T
Resolved, That the board Of trustees
of the Delaware Hospital, out OF the mon
eys to be received from her estate. shall
set apart the sum Of five thousand dollars.
to be placed in the endowment funds and
shall endow bel in the surgical ward
to her memory, and shall place over eaid
bed brass tablet bearing this inscrip-
ton:
''In loving memory of Mary s. Boyd.
A devoted friend Of the hospital"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
ilorscnien md Whreimen 10 Petition.

delaware whcemen will make an extra
ellort this winter 10 have The Legislature
appropriate money to be use! in building
good roads or change the existing laws
relating to road mending. personal
canvass OF the members will be made to
try and get their consent to vote for soma
measure of the kind. An effort will be
made to gel the farmers interested. Cool
roads would benefit them more than any
other class. They could haul heavier
loads and there would be- great saving
in the wear on their wagons and horses.
one plan that has met with the approval
or the horHemen and whe5lmen is to have
the cJnvicts work on the roads. This
would not interfere with any class of la
borefs, as at present no one prsten.s to
do any work on the roads. If the Lac1s-
lature would provide for this Delaware
could soon have as fine highways as any
state in the Union. Delaware is very
much behind her sister states as far as
good roads are concerned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

In many of the public schools the pu-
pills began yesterday morning to bring
their Christmas offerings for the poor, an |
they seem to find real pleasure in the
thought that they will bring happiness
and comfort to many families. The pro-
visions will be distributed by Wednesday
night by the older pupils, who greatly ap-
preciate the privilege of being a factor in
the giving, and this, with the thoughts of
visitors day and Christmas entertain
ments, makes it rather difficult task for
the teachers to bring the juveniles down
to satisfactory work. If the lesson Of
charity and helpfulness is thoroughly
taught, the time will be well spen.. how
ever, AMI the holiday season happier for
all who have assisted in making others
hannv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
Facts on Auct i0naerlug.

Mr. EDITOR:-'or public information
and perhaps for the public good, | wish
TO make Il statement of facts concerning
the auctionecring business in this city.
Ihero are persons pursuing this business
IN this city who seem to be chatting under
a growing impression that they have no
right to sell. | say verify it is so, and |
must cmphatically assert that there has
been no one who has had right to sell
goods at auction in this city since about
the 2Sth of March last except myself
There has been city ordinance regulat-
ing auctioneering, requiring all person
who engage III that business to pay to the
city one hundred and fifty dollars annual.
~, which has been observed by all who
dld legitimate business since 1856. Since
last March no one has paid it except N.Y.
sclt. Two auctioneers are now under
prosecution and all others who undertake
to sell at auction are liable under this
ordinance, as this ordinGncois is in force un-
I'll 1t is repealed or declared null and
void, which has not been done
was told by one of these same auction
GERS when | first engaged in this business
nine years ago, that all others who had
Vontllrod to do so during the twenty years
previous had gone ont of business imply
ing, as | understood it, that | would soon
follow suit, but be it said, with many
thanks To those who have favored me with
their patronage, l have not had to go out
yet and do not intend to go, but have
succeeded far beyond my expectation. |
never ex pected to have tho solo and un.
disputed right to the business in the whole
city, position | have enjoyed for the past
eight months
Now, if these people can't make living
ana pay their License, let them stop; in
other words, let them pay or quit.
h.lV nj all = I,>
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
CHlCAGO'S BANK FAILURES.
Closing ofthe Illinois National Drags Down
Three Other Concerns.


CHICAGO, Dec. 22-The suspension of
the National Bank of Illinois has resulted
in the failure of K. S. Dreyer & CO., one
of the oldest establishments in the city,
and also of the banking firm of Wasmans-
dorff g. Heinemann. The suspension is
nlso announced of Frederick Wiersema,
who owns the Roseland bank at Roseland.
The latter bank will resume In q few days.
Comptroller Eckels has appointed Bank
Examiner Mexican temporary receiver of
the National Bank of Illinois.
Tho failure of the National Bank of Tli-
nois, which was ono Of the strongest H.
nancial institutions in the west, was duo
to the fact that its entire capital Of 81, ,00O,-
900 and 100000 over and above its surplus
Of 100000 had been loaned on Calumet
Electric railroad stock, $500 900 was loaned
to Dreyer & Co., who had spread their
caEital out so extensively that they were
unable to concentrate 1t in time to save
themselves The other failures were due
to the locking up Of assets hold by the ma
tional bank, and were not available when
that institution closed it's doors.
No further trouble is expected, as tho
Clearing House association has agreed to
pay rs per cent. of tho deposits in tho Ma
tional Bank of Illinois. 1t is probable
that all of the banks will resume with tho
exception of the National Bank of Illinois,
and all depositors will be paid In full.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
NEW CASTLE NEWS
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN.
NEW CASTLE. Dec, 2

NE" CASILE' Dec. ~.
The public installation of the officers of
| Division No. 9, A, O, III, will take place on
| Tuesday evening instend of Mondnv evan-
1 INC ns first stntni hecanSe ,,n that nyaning
| the Annual Christmas treat will be ten.
dered to the children of ST. Peters Sunday
I school and as Harmony Castle No e. X
| G. Il. meets on Monday evening in the k.
J of p. hall would be a conflict between tho
Eagles and Hiberniaus.
This is the first tima that O public il {.
stallation of otlicors Of the HlbernRlus has
taken place here Some of the mpmbers
are wondering il the ''goat" and "greusy
pole" degrees will be taken by tts new
officers.
ST. Peters T. A, b. Society has elected
the following officers. and tbry will be in
stalled on january 3, 1907: President
Philip Sheridan: vice president, Tbomns
Culllnane: treasurer peler RI MaIden.
recording secretary. James n McIvur.
financial secretary, Hugh duffy. marshal
Joseph A. Carlin; sergeant, at-nrms'
August Blumberg; stewards, lanes Me-,
Hugh, John Schultheis, Jeremiah Dono-
van and John Keenan,, Thn soriatv hns
entered ON its eighth vrnr and 10 y in \ Mos ,,'
porous condition, A committce has been
appointed TO make arrauee eements for a
receptjou,
1t is Understand that larry Cnrnisb
will institute suit for damages for in.
juries received hy fnlline off - scotfold at
the powcr house of The Electric Railway
which Cornish Claims to have been cara.
lcssly built,
One Of our propertv owners in snoo,.
ing of the lighting of tho town said last
evening, believe IL would be nnwisc to
give tho contract to the Wilmington
Electric Light Comnanv becnusn fhnv
could not r5yn ne tha "h,7Io nn,1,r '',v9 wy
rcollire nni thcn tbn n,vn1rnnts q p,y"nia ho
full of poles. i''''
Why sir, Won could NOT noss along ,t o,l
Just see nov the tronhIn pvn have r. "v snn,o n
places where tbe navcme,ts nre narrow
Lot the gns cnmnnnv M nl"rtric amman,
get the Contract I,et MS have ~onJ Ii"htss
-. So; W.. ~. iaoo. IoV US h"'o Boou ilSnts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

DOVER, Dec. ga conference of Demo.
cratic politicians was held here last night.
L. irving Handy, recently elected to con-
grcss, was present in the interest of John
c. Gray, free silver man, for United
States senator. The conference opposed
Handy, and he departed in chagrin He
assorted positively that John NJ C. Moore,
the hold over senator from Sussex, will
be the next speaker of the senate The
court of errors and appeals will probably
order special term this week in the eloc-
ton contest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

New YoRK, Dec, 22-Mrs. Ncerschei-
mer, the wife of e. Augustus Neerschei-
mer, Il jaweler doing kasiness in Maiden
lane, was robbed on the road near the old
Flushing race track yesterday by two
masked men. The highwaymen stopped
her horse and threatened her life should
she make any outcry. They took from her
her pocketbook and tore from her ears u
pair of diamond earrings valued at $500.
Mrs. Neerscheimer had been to the village
Of Flushing making some Christmas pur-
Nbugp,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
Will. HOLD A SPECIAL TERM,
Court of Errors and Appeals VIII Decide
NaBdnnIus Case IN Jauuary.

| The Union Republicans have won an.
other victory in regard 10 the Kent county
mandamus case. They asked for a special
session of the Court of Errors and Appeals
yesterday and secured the consent of the
court to meet on next Monday at Dover
The case will now be expected to be settled
before the Legislature meets and a great
deal of trouble and confusion will be
| avoided.
The application was made by H. H. Ward
and Walter II. Hayes yesterday morning
in the judges parlor at the Court
House. Chancellor Nicholson was present,
together with Chief Justice Lore and
| Judges Grubb, Marvel and Cullen.
The application was made for ]. Frank
| Alice and others of Dover. The petition
| recites the beginning of the mandamus
! proceedings on November 49, and tells of
the decision Of the Superior Court of Kent
county, which ordered peremptory writ
of mandamus to issue.
The petition then goes on to say:
That the questions involved and to be
determined in said proceedings in error
are public ones relating to the proper GER
tificates of the results of the general cleo
tion in said county of Kent for all of the
state and county officers. That all
persons elected to the several offices,
whoever they may be- are now en-
titled to have proper certificates of their
said election and to have and enjoy the said
offices and emoluments thereof. That the
General Assembly of the State of Delaware,
OF which certain of said REALTORS in said
mandamus proceedings in said Superior
Court claim to have been duly elected
members at said general election, convenes
on the first Tuesday in January, 1897. That
1t is essential to the regular and legal Or
gani2ation Of the Senate and House of Rep
resentativcs that legal and proper certif-
Gates OF the election Of said members
thereof should be presented to
said bodies respectively. That the failure
or absence of said certificates may prob
ably lead to serious public Inconvenience
and retard public business.
Therefore that there may be speedy
hearing and determination of said Dues
ticns raised in said proceedings in error,
which could not be offered at the regular
sitting of the next Court of Errors and APP
peals for said state, and deeming it expe-
dent that the chancellor of the state should
call special session of said Court of
Errors and Appeals to meet at Dover to
hear the writ of error
After considering this the judges decided
to call the special session of the court to
meet on the date above mentioned. The
court will consist Of Chancellor Nicholson
and Judges Grubb and Marvel Judge Grubb
is the only judge who sat in the court
below.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 22-What may
prove to be the beginning of the end Of
the Durrant case took place in chambers
in tho supreme court yesterday. The brief
Of Theodore Durrant was filed, although
there has been much discussion as to
whether it could be now filed, tho usual
time for doing SO having elapsed. How
ever, Durrant was finally granted re-
submission. Attorney General Fitzgerald
also filed II brief, replying to defendants
counsel. Durrant is now given ten days
in which to file u brief replying, after
which the case of the alleged murderer of
Blanche Lamont will be finally decided.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

DENVER, Dec. 22.-The federal jury last
evening returned a verdict of guilty
against G. II. Dow, president of the de-
funct Commercial National bank; Sidney
q. McClurken, receiving teller, and O. Il.
Millor, president Of the Miller Hernia
Treatment company, on charges of mis-
appropriation of funds, making false en-
tries and aiding and abetting the same.
There were thirteen counts in all. Miller,
through the alleged crookedness of Dow
and McClurken secured loans from the
bank during lS9l-2 to the amount of about
Slla ulu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
Charley StroDg's Plucky FIeht.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2a.-Charley Strong,
the plucky colored boxer of Newark, N. j.,
fought gamely for nineteen rounds against
big Bob Armstrong, Of Chicago, Ut the
Broadway Athletic club last night before
the big fellow succeeded in landing left
swing which knocked the smaller man to
the floor of the ring and the referee counted
him out Strong's work was very clever,
as he was outclassed in height weight and
reach. Armstrong looked as big as giant
in comparison with the Jerseyman, and
tho result might have been different if
strong were O few inches taller.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

P1rTsBURG, Dec. 2a.-The vote by the
railroad miners in this district u to
whether or not they would accept the
operators proposition on the wage seal o
was completed yesterday. The result
shows an overwhelming acceptance on the
part of the men, and their officials have
declared sixty cents as tho district rate
after Dec. 81. This action by the miners
averts strike by over 5000 men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREES,

Messrs. Logue & Raymond have just re.
turned from Massachusetts with carload
Of Christmas trees which they will sell at
Fourth and Shipley streets, Gawthrop
building, Tenth and Market streets.
at reasonable prices. This Is the
finest lot of trees that ever was exhibit
day.
Don't forget to call before purchasing
All trees will be delivered free of charge.
Prompt delivery. Large trees Tor churches
a speciality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

New York, Dee. 2l.-Stccrs slow; rough
stock generally steady; bulls trife firmor
steers, S3.S7la@5; stays and oxen, S2f5q45O;
bulls, SOB. 10; dry cows, sl.20G2,s0. Sheep and
lambs active; sheep, $2.5JG3S5; lambs, $4.;5D
sos Hogsw a Mt $359a4. Veals &c. higher
grassers stea " vcals, sila15O gralssers, 81. 80
3; western calves, 80. .l2i aag3.75.
EAST Liberty, Pa, Dec. 21.-Cattle active,
prime, Si,5OG41Of feeders, S360D30O; bulls
stags and COWS, S2tDB.4O Hogs dull and lower
prime light, $3i0@3.45; best mediums, So 85td
$40; common to fair Yorkers, s380Ga35 heavy,
s3l5g3.25 roughs, 1898. Sheep active prime,
S3GOG3.75; fair, $28p@3.lO; common, $2125O;
common to good lambs, 81 4Oly5. Veal calves,
s5.50a6.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

ALBANY, Dec. ga delegation of John
Y. Mckane's friends, headed by his blind
sDn George and his youngest daughter
Waited on Governor Morton yesterday.
They were given an audience whom tho
two children pleaded in behalf of their
father for executive clemency. After lis
tening to the appeal the governor declined
either to pardon Mckane or commute his
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

The Alumni Association of tho Will
lnington High School is without II pest
dent Mrs Elizabeth Palmer declining to
serve. Miss Hannah Bradley is vi presi.
dent of the association. Miss Lena Yates
recording secretary and Miss Matilda Kern
treasurer. The association will give Il
musical in the assembly hail of the school
on Thursday evening january z, at which
nominal admission will be charged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The Temps announces
that the action for divorce brought by
PrinceJoseph of Caraman Chmay against
his wife, who was formerly Miss Clara
Ward, daughter of Captain Eber b. Ward,
of Detroit, will shortly be tried at Char
lcroi. The prince accuses his wife, who
was very beautiful woman, of having
eloped with Hungarian gypsy violinist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

WILLIAMspoET, Pa, Dec. 2a-An Ital-
ian whose name is unknown murdered
William Britton, at Big Mine, jefferson
county The mon were in II crowd, and
something that was said an4ered the Ital-
ian, who drew stilotto and thrust the
blade into Britton's heart. The Italian
made his escape.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

Just at this time it would make some
poor family happy and keep them warm
and comfortable for you to senl them u
ton Of good coal. The place to order it is
from II. II. Sergeant, Office 7th and King
King streets, Yard l06 Maryland avenue.
Phonc 5iJ.
Eas- Hickory wood for open CRATES.
ESE- Largo Pea Coal for family use,
Coal all under cover and well screened
224O lbs. to the ton.
Pine or ouk kindling wood split ready
for use.
You can get an electro plated gold
watch. Ladies' or gents for s2.95 by buy
ing one ton of coul from II. r. Sergeant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

II, L. johnson has on sale at No. 4O5
Madison St, Il nice lot of Christmas trees,
wraaths of holly and mistletoe, shipped
from Virginia. He also has on sale at
Fourth and Market streets, II lot of Christ
mas trees and holly.
1t is one of tho finest lot Of holiday
greens ever received in our city He
would invite our citizens to call and see
him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 22.-Thc west bound
passenger train No. 2 on the southern
Pacific railroad was held up by three men
at midnight, and three money packages
stolen from the express car. Tho holdup
was near Comstock POS miles west of San
Antonio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

LANCASTER, Pa. Dec. 23.-Thomas Bird
md Charles Turner, colored, who are
wanted at Hager stown, Md, for mur-
derous assault on Harry Mccoy, were cap
tured in Columbia Sunday evening.
They were locked up to await action Of
Maryland authorities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
WoUld-be Suicidc'a MDryelous Esco,c

STRouDsBURG, Pa, Dec. %. - Alfred
Montrose, of Centreville, N. j., attempted
suicide yesterday by shooting himself be-
tween tho eyes. The ball took an upward
course, preventing instant death, but ho
is in u critical condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

DEs MONIES, Dec, ADMINISTRATIONS
mado by experts show shortages in sew
eral of the departments of tho city admin
istration. The city clerk is reported short
some $1,000 and the unaccounted moneys
In the police court for single year amount
tosl ,G62. The Investigations will be pushed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

Wobster's Dictionary defines tho word
Select as, nicely chosen, taken from "A
number by preference, choice, preferable,
more valuable Or excellcd then others,
"Stoockle's Select Nmas Beer" has al!
mentioned word.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

s. r. Robinson who for several sum-
mcrs has sold peaches on the south west
corner of Fourth and Market streets, bobs
up this season with n supply Of ever
greens ior tho holidays which he Is selling
lower than any dealer in the city. Mr..
Robinson's stock is complete and the fact
that it was selected under his own super
vision insures its good quality. Before
buying we would advise everyone to first
look at his display.
tal to their qualities. NJ. Aspn & sen,
No. JlG and Dl9 West Fifth street, do the
work properly. Get yours from them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22

Free, to purchasers, positively the most
beautiful souvenir ever given away in
Wilmington. Look and see for yourself.
Grand Union Tea Co., 500 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-22
WILLIAM A. HUKILL, Auctionecr

''Stoecklo's Select" can be had from tbc
leading bottlers of this city, be sure and
insist that you receive it and no other
Bottled by p, Elmer, lth and Union streets.
Phone 5l2, and Foord Bot. Co., 9th and
Ornnge streets. PhOnn d.