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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
PREPARING FOR EXPECTED STRIKES IN xli

PREPARING FOR EXPECTED sIhlhEo ~ g..
Boston, Dec. 14.-At the opening Of the MN 'H'
session of the American Federation OF Labor ~o',
consideration of tho report of the committee on coz.
tuition was resumed. The debate was anlmated' -.
friends of a closer union and improved macnln'"
for handling strikes which may occur about MAJ :
were out in full force The representatives Oh ~
International Typographical Union. and numos' "
the printers who come from central organIs'"u>
were decidedly opposed TO the question OF As'ss.
ments to meet the expenses OF such strikes -
following section adopted The Executive Coun
shall have the power and are directed TO levy s''
assessment of two cents per member on Janusp '
1890. on all National and international bodies un".
the Jurisdiction of the Federation Another sno'S
ment was proposed, giving 10 the Executive go
the power upon the call of an affiliated body ~,
a strike assessment not exceeding two oonts ~
member per week. TO continue at the disecuo -
the Executive Council. Delegate Mcneil hio'e
limit the assessment to five consecutive weeks ,.nss
gate Delabar moved 10 amend by inserting me
aUnless otherwise ordered by vote OF all N'''"
and International unions ,>,.... vcyell
The amendment was accepted by Delegas n0-' -
and his amendment, with TINS ciause ""uS'"
adopted By AL almost unanimous 'o'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
r., swrss r,nuGRAyTs TALE OF WOE.

Jacob Appenzeller. Swiss. who landed In TINS ".
On Nopdav saws that an attache OF the Swiss Consu -
has s,5o Of his money. and he has retained a",S
70 hiring suit for its recovery. Before Appsnfep's
ar,syal consul Bertschmann leceved dispatch -.
49, 49, no mans detention. on the ground thai "
ha1 ,r away from switzerland with 10000 francs ~
u l'1 ... ,oonev when AppenzeIer landed ~
was met by man named Handsch who said oe es 's,s
,a,, ,he swiss consul and charged AppenEelsr W.
~" ,ne,, Appenueller protests his innocence, ~.
This man andschi frightened him into sur before
say mi ansv he had, $3.50. lie was taAeh ,sho
my an w - Cniney United states commissioner uN
sseIsreSs 70 be at Castle Garden when The Tod
making complaint there re CS@%i'' %SnceuIeSr
MN '" trained lawyer. Consul Ber'scn , Apoep
u uips,erlay that the case had been seIuel, 0u'
sensr saws he has not got back his money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
LABOR LEADERS CANNOT AGREE.
ALL DO NOT FAVOR THE EIGHT HOUR MOVE
MENT - GoMPERS STILL ENTHUsI-

ASTIC FOR 1T.
Interest in the annual convention of the American
FedeI alton OF Labor, now being held in Boston, is
general in this city, only among its members, but
also among the employers. Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the Federation. is enthusiast the subject
Of the eighthour wOrkday, asserting that If such a
system put In operation, work would be given
10 the thousands Of men now out OF employment.
Mr. Gompers. however, laughs at the dangers Of this
movement to those manufactures in which the margin
Of profit IS so small that the firms would be compelled
10 close their factories II the eighhour agitation were
successful
As the time draws when an attempt is to
be made 10 put this scheme into effect, Mr.. Gompers
finds that opposition to the reduction is growing
among the unions and workmen on whom he counted
TO support him. All are willing
TO work as few hours possible,
providing the pay the for longer hours, but
even Mr. Gompers does not pretend TO guarantee
the same wages in case an eight wOrEday is in
forced For this reason. several tradcsunions have
instructed their delegates to the convention TO oppose
any resolution for the arbitrary enforcement of eight
hours for a days work.
The expected cooperation Of the Knights of Labor
in this movement has come to nothing. in spite OF the
efforts Of the officers Of the Federation to patch up
peace with them Besides the negotiations started by
Mr. Gompers TO commit the Brotherhood Of Engineers
Flremen and swltchmen TO the eighthoT policy have
sgnally failed
These dsappointments, however, are not tho only
ones that Mr. GOmpers has met with. The Eight
Hour League established by the American Federation
I'm all parts Of the country has proved Of little use, and
in thl, city IL was dissolved. large number OF
monument union men connected with the federatoh Oh
abor ard he Knights Of Labor. when spoken 10 on the
lbject expressed the opinion that the time has MOI
vet come force any such bitter Pill down the throah
of the employers 80, \, - .,.,
Two marsmeetinss will be held under the auspices
of the American Federation Of Labor in favor OK me
oIcbt.bour movement. one on NashingtOnS Blrthday
and the other on May l, when. If the meeting so re-
selves an attempt at the general enforcement OF tho
sight hour DAY Will be made. -,
II {, among the Socialstic organizations that me
sentiment In favor Of eight hours finds the most en-
inns asfic advocates on this account, combination
Letween the Red Anarchists, who also favor eight
hours and socialists IS probable, Most and Shevlch
having already discussed the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
NEW JERSEY COAST NOTES.

,ong Branch, Dec. II Special -Asbury Park will
heein next Friday to be winter resort. The Messrs
Atkins. Of the ocean Hotel will then open the new
annex OF that house all-round- the-year house
There are many reasons why Asbury Park should be
popular winter resort. 1t has good hotels beaut-
fl pine woods and the finest drives of any seacoast
town In the country, outside OF Long Branch The
new annex of the Ocean Hotel was erected for both
GUNNER and winter use. A number OF rooms
have already been engaged for the holidays and Christ
mas Will be celebrated there with great merriment
nv number OF New-i0rk guests.
Tho new railroad station for Interlaken al the
head OF Deal Lake, is rapidly nearing cOmpletlom
N will be the finest station Oh the line of the New
FORK and Long Branch Railroad
william I1rochmorton is erecting large boarding
cottage on Maln-aye, Loeb ArbOr. IL Will have
rooms for about eighty guests.
benjamin Albortson of Asbury Park has Q new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
EDVARD ". DICKINSON BURIED.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES AT TRINITY CHAPEL
LARGELY ATTENDED.

THE FUNERAL SERVICES AT TRINITY CHAPEL
LARGELY ATTENDED
The funeral of Edward y. Dickerson the well-known
natent LAWYER was held 10 o'clock yesterday morn
irc At Trinity Chapel West Twenty dfthst. The Rev
mr. Morgan Dix conducte the services, assisted by
the Rev Cornelius f. Swope, and the Rev. Mr.
savres of Eockavay, L. |. The coffin was borne into
the chapel attended by the pabearers, Judge William
Wallace Of the United States Circuit Court; Justice
Iobn r. Brady of the Supreme Court; George Tcknor
,rrps Henry steers, Charles c. Bcaman, George
sheldon. Loyal Farragut and W. Yulee. II was
preceded by a surpliced choir and the ministers, and
touowed by Mrs DckersOn and her son, Edward y.
oicLcrson Charles W. Gould and Miss Could The
services were short, consisting Of the simple burial
orvce of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and the
.irqnr of the hymns Rock of Ages and Abide
with Me.'
Among those I'm the large congregation were Dis
trct-Attorney Edward Mitchell, Presiding Justice
Charles H. Van Brunt and Justice Abraham r. Law
,encc. of the supreme Court; Judge Joseph L. DAILY
~ the Court of Common Pleas: eX-Judge Frederick c.
,cdney Frederic Il. Coudert, ex-Mayor Abram s.
uc1vitf Robert a. Van Myck, United States commits
io"cr IOhn A. Shields, cA-Judge CHARLES y. Peabody,
rIm,nnd Wctmore Frederic II. Belts Walter d. Ed
monds Joseph &. Jackson, j. II. Carroll George Mac
cilloch Miller John r. Parsons, Francis Forbes John
n Chrever. John W Prison, +. > IaImadse, Horace
parnaul ID. {. Gatey. JOhn H. Nhe"Ner ana dele
r,fion from the sons Of the Revolution The burial
iook plare at Greenwood.
The bar of New-YorI will meet tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock in Room 43 OF me ederal Building
IN take az tlon the death of Mr.. Dicherson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
PAID TWICE FOR HIS WIFES SEALSKLsS
THE COSTLY EXPERIENCE OF A MAN IGNORANT
OF THE CUSTOMS LAWS.

Boston, Dec. IA speciap.-A certain East Boston
druggist is not happy tonight. He recently marnea
and went 10 Canada his wedding trip. While no
In Quebec he and HIS bride visited fur store
and bought adys sealskin cloak. muf, boa and cape
The value was something over 5000 and the amouns
paid was larger than the value in this country would
be- the understanding being that the goods would %
delivered to him in East Boston duty paid. Tho
sealskin articles came all right and there was no
thought Of further trouble until this morning. when
Inspector Warren appeared and informed him that tho
United States Government would have TO seize the
goods for having been imported without the payment
of duty. Controller F1ske had the case before him
early this afternoon and the outcome Of the invesusa-
non was that the unfortunate druggist paid 10 Auditor
DYER S215 the assessed value plus the duties OF ~
per cent He was exonerated from any compleiU
in the smuggling but as the goods had been seized ms
was the only way for him 10 obtain possession OF
them Just how the sealskins smuggled over ne
Canadian line the Custom House people would lHe
know An inspector from Essex Junction learned
tho goods having slipped through aud came here
trv and recover them, but gave II up after some
davs' search. The Boston officials then TOOK
I'D and finally located them In East Boston. me
most probable explanation is that employees OF the raj
roads between Boston and Canada are not above naS
ing an extra penny now and then al Uncle sans e.
nense A little ACQUAINTANCE with the rroviSons o.
he law would have saved the bridegroom not ony az
This trouble and expense, but even the necessv ~
having duties at all If his wife had wore the tent
SKINS once she could then have packed Them IN pc.
trunk and brought them through as personal Woachs
apparel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
AN IMPORTANT LAND HEARING.

Washington, Dec. 14.-AsSstant Secreary Chandler
sitting with Judge Shields Assistant Attorney General
for the Interior Department, to-day heard argument OF
counsel in the matter Of the application Of Frank
Burns r. 10 locate Valentine scrip. which nay be
located on any unoccuped public lands upon certain
ddewater lands lying Seattle and Tacoma wash
ingtOn, on Puget Sound. The case directly and In
directly, 1t Is said, involves the title to the entire
water fronts of Seattle and Tacoma ncuding i'm
provemens valued at several million dollars. Burns
sought to file his application on January o. 1882 and
being refused by the local land officers, the case was
taken on appeal before Acting Land Commissioner
Stone who September :, reversed the decision OF
the local land Office and directed that Bunss applica
fon be allowed. The question involved In this case is
as 10 the right Of the General Government TO dispose
OF tdewaer lands within the Territories of the United
states. The Secretary, upon the representations o;
the p1Otestants that large public interests were in
VOWED, ordeISd tile brought before himself for ac
ton. The profestants, among them the seattle Lana
ard Improvement Company, the Oregon improvement
Conn any, the West Seattle Land and Improvements
Company, and the Tacoma Land Company, claim ease
uent rights as riparian owners, controlling the lands
adjacent 10 the tdeands The State, by its attorneys,
denies the existence or property rights In either
the cation the prOtesan and quotes the rule OF
the English common law, decision by Chief Justice
Taney in the case of PoardS, lessee, agt Hagan and
other authorities, in support Of its position. The
case was taken under advisement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
IS RATS DESERT A SINKING SHIP.

There is seemingly a rivalry among the County
Democracy politicians to see who can get out Of the
organization first and get into the shelter of the
wigwam. According to yesterdays rumors ex-Alder
man "Fattyo Walsh. OF the lid Assembly District,
who had been the head of the Counties there for
many wears, has made up his mind to resign prepare
tory TO knocking at the door of Tammany Hall Il,
is not pobable however that he will follow Justice
ORelllys example and seek 10 wrest the leadership
of the district from the Tammany chieftain. who
bappens I'm this case to be Alderman Pat" Diver
What Is left of the County democracy In the I'D
District Will probably be turned 10 tho pastoral
care OF ex-Assemblyman Thomas Maher.
Another freshly reported desortlon from the County
Democracy IS exAssemblyman Daniel f. Finn, of tho
Ist Assembly District 1t is not known yet whether
MIR Finn win head direc for Tammany Hall, or join
with the smon-puc" Dem, crate association which
Police Commissioner John Il. No0Ais Is trying 10
organize. The Commissioner and his crowd OF allesei
patriots Will hold meeting at their quarters ~
Abingdon Square Thursday evening, and some
interest Is felt TO whether any other dSgrunted ds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
MYSTERY At Bar HARBOR.
A HUNTER FINDS vALIsE FILLED WIFE
ARTICLES THAT BELONGED TO WOMAN
NEAR BY WAS A HAxGMAx's MOOSE.

NEAR BY WAS A HANGMAN'S MOOSE
Boston, Dec IA (spcclaD.-The quiet natives d
Bar Harbor are disturbed by a mys Gus discovery
which seems TO have some connection with this city,
Last Saturday Henry Odars. of Otter Creek, While
cunning on HemOck Ill., on the road leading 10 10
Gorge, discovered valise and ten feet OF rope In
thick clump of bushes. Both articles were diseolorsl
by long exposure TO the weather The vaise cor
tanned lady's nightdress, dressing sack, Pin
cushion a toilet case several black and white cohs
pair of black gloves, a pair Of scissors, penknb
and handbook. At one end of the rope WA
perfect hangman's moose. On the cover Of the book
was the following: " National Exchange Bank 10
account with NJ +. and II. Cla--" So mUh Va
legible. The book was evidently written up The
owner, the names of persons in whose favor eaFn
had been drawn We're given In several instaneA
Among them was one for SIP, drawn TO JoraA
Marsh & Co., In the latter part of October, 1851
Others who had received checks were C. J. Black
NJ D. the American Express Company, II. Fl. Rob
erts. Esther o. Putnam, II. Clarke and NJ. f. ClarkA
The last is thought 10 have been the owner OF TO
articles as the initials VI. +. c. were also WORKED
worsed on the TOT ct case found In the valise. Ihs
question IS who NJ. +. Clarke is and how came rnese
articles in this lonely spot. Are they traces OF
murder suicide, or a robbery why was there
a hangman's knott reporter has Vsiied JOraan
Marsh & Co.. and such names as those In zoe book
are found among the trms accounts me eenie 19a
has 40 recollection OF suon a customer, ana the bE
Harbor directory of that contains no such name
been received In payment for cash purchase and no
record kept OF its receipt. The National Exchangs
Bank of this city has had no such dePosltor or ds
more or less, in the country. and an enOu VIII %
made TO ascertain which of them issued this booL
waere it was found IN the summer of 1855, Is sSo'' 70
in the owners favor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
SPEAKER REEDS ALLEGED OVERDRIFT
SIMPLE AND COMPLETE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
sILcoTT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE

SILcOTT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
STILL AT WORK.
Washington Dec ID Specialize the BOOKS OF
the late sergeant-at-Ams Of the House. u IS msne W
appear that the following members had overlrawn their
accounts at the time OF scou's flight; Mr. ADAMS
the chairman OF the investigating commitee' " .ho
extent OF $40; ex-Speaker Carlisle, S4lo' 0po"noi
Reed 81, 934; Mr.. Cheatham, 900 Mr. CothraD' @l >
Mr.. Foman, s4l6; Mr.. Clifford. %; MI leaiu' @'to
Mr.. Houk S343 Mr.. Lee, 81, and Mt oplhoia' @fi''
Some surprise has been expressed at the amount over
drawn by the Speaker The fact Is that MI heeu
did not overdraw his account at all. lie Simply
placed certificate with the sergeantatArmS
on December A. for the additional said'
no vas entitled TO as speaker amounting Tor the
months back TO March, to 1884.
He asked for a New-York draft I'm exchange for the
certificate, and day two later. got one. Inc COZ
tfcate however was not cashed the Treasury. and
Mr.. Leedom procured the draft on his own credit
little bookkeeping will set the matter straight
Mr. Reed said to-day, when asked about inc sta0
ment that he had overdrawn his account for the
81 900: al have never drawn my money until IL
was due drew 1924 after was elected
Speaker, when It due. l handed IN my
certificate that the money might be got for me IRON
the Treasury in the form Of draft on New oth'
got my draft in due time. do not see no" Mey
could have got the draft without deposlting the cerl
cate In the regular way. 10 HOJ sec hV" "i'' W"
be put In the light of overdraft. 1t is certainly
not due any act of mine.' The over
drafts of the other members are also only
apparent and be accounted for in similar man
ner to the alleged overcrat BY the Speaker
The investigating committee is still at WORK
and the question Of where the missing salaries are
10 come from is still troubling many members: IL
is understood that the Grand Jury will ndict SRcott
for forgery Monday.
In speaking Of the defacation Treasury Official
rem arked to day ~ do not see why some steps
have not been taken at the other end Of the avenue
toward the offering Of reward for the capture OF
SicOtt II TO that If the Investigation
Committee would issue general notice that sicotrs
apprehension would be worth $1,000 or $1,000 TO
his captors, they would have had some exceedingly
valuable information regarding his movements IL
ha. been urged that Slcott is not a fugitive from
iusrce and that, therefore, 1t Is Impossible 10 aPpre
bend him. 1t surely appears to me that 1t Is
plain case OF cOmmonsense logic There IS sum of
money missing; Is SicOtt. There Is not posi-
bity of doubt that he knows something ABOUT IT,
We need that 10 carry on our Investigators,
whether he is guilty not In short, we need MN
inst 81 900 WORTH / would warrant tangible
results in less than week, for every policeman ara
private detective throughout the country would be
IN the alert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
HIGGINS g. SETTER,
so and So w. 22d Street,
MAR 9TH AVE.
WEDDING GIFTS A SPECIALITY

plan and system of the association and up 10 me
time OF his death he most active and successuI
IN extending the business Of the organization he
representcd throughout Baltimore and It's Vicinity
and also in distant localities. tie became most
ioyal and warm friend of President HARPER ana re-
NAMED such until his death. , ..,
In recognition Of Mr.. Browns great personal worm
81 Directors OF the association at their last meeting
by a unanimous vote passed a series Of resolutions
expressing their high regard for MIN as man. ID
friend husband and father, and their appreciation
Of his fabfness 10 the interests OF the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
NOT A BIT OLDER THAN HE PrB1s

liver c. Gardiner, the index clerk OF sinking
fund bonds, whom Controller Myers has REQUESTED
10 resign TO take effect December 81, does not ILo
the idea of being cassed with the old mem Of the
Finance Department II is true that according n
the records which Mr. Myers consults, Mr.. Gardiner
set down as having reached the ripe age Of seventy
seven but that does not signify that his faculties are
lmparcd or that his ability 10 do his work on the
sinking fund indexes has undergone decay. On the
contrary Mr. Ganiincr and his friends assert that
he can perform the duties Of his position well
as he did thirty five forty years ago, and much
better than the new blood" the Controller talks 30
glibly about infusng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
ROGERS ROYAL
Euz,rEzxxz5l2xEEzziz
n Z. IRVINE;

NDORSED by the President OF st. Georges Mcdi-
cal Aid Association, 375 FIfty-hith-St., New.York
Rogers Royal Remedies Co..
Gentlemen want 10 say good word for
your Nervnc. | think il a grand medicine. Given
to natent at seven months with terrible swell
ing Of feet and body, no appetite, constant vomit
ing, headache, sleeplessneNs and extreme nervous
ness. NEIIV1NE GIVEN ACCORDING TO DI-
INSTRUMENTATION much improved, appetite bet
Ter. sleeps well. and says she feels like new
woman The patient has been under our physi
clans care and your Nervine Is the first thing
which has done her any good r
A CHEVAILLlERE, President
There is no remedy in the world like this for
Failing Nervous Energy. Flutlerlng or lhlpita-
ton OF the Heart, Giddiness, l-oSs OF Appetite.
Want Of Slcep and all the varied symptoms wbicl,
indicate weakness Of the nerves ana brain If
your druggist has not got II, refuse substitutes
and ask him % send for IL. Price 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Tho Count de Keratry sailed on La Normandie
.sterday for France, where he will report to the
y,rlots societies which he represented what he has
dome in this country in the interests OF an inter
natlonal copyright law. Other passengers were A II.
rscr Earham the British Vice Consul at Pau Count
and Countess de Kergalay, n. Ozoshl Japanese Consul
a, LYONS. and his wife; the Countess sala, Baron
Marc de villcrs. C. Il. AgaSsiz James V. Coleman.
a. Marearciia b. c. Dodge Newb0ld l.. Il. Edgar
a. Francis Bmrall Hoffman. On the Aurania were
a. and Mis- John W Harper, SIR Frederick Frank
! !l.,d Mr.. Miner Fothergll and A. j. VIM The
.s,iionia carried the Rev and Mrs f. ii. Northrop
~ Rev and Mrs Ira A. Richards, and Miss Alice
-" could, missionaries TO Bombay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
BoyoBryG THE MEMORY OF AN Associate

The death is announced in Baltimore OF william
n Brown one OF the leading citizens OF that place
He was for many senior member OF the wholesale
drug firm of William H. Brown d Co.. ana also prcsf
asr, ~ the Peoples Bank Of Baltimore lie was
dat known not only in Baltimore, but throughout
uarvIand and other southern States, as man OF
yrcat business ability and of the highest integrity OF
character He had for seven years been resident
director for Baltimore OF the Mutual Reserve Fund
r,fe Association Of New York In 1882 he became
,couainted in a business way with T. Is. Harper
president Of the association, who at once recognizing
Mr. Browns energy and signal ability as a merchant
md banker offered him the post OF resident
.,ractor for baltimore Of the association This
was accepted by Mr.. Brown, who appreciated
As advantage offered 10 the general public by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
THE PRICE OF NAILS GOING UP.

A special dispatch from Wheeling, W Va, pub
lshed yesterday. said that Western nail manufacturers
representing fourteen mills had decided 10 advance
the price Of nails 10 81 80 net. the old having
been 81 30 with 10 cents of. President sturges
of the oxford Ircn and Nail Company, the leading
concern Of the kind in this city, said that he knew
nothing of the matter beyond what was contained
I'm the telegram. No advance IN the Ncw-York market
had been settled upon As yet, 50 far he knew
but he thought the rise warranted by the Dissent
price of the raw material and that it but another