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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
Sky Wonders.

The papers of Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and other places noted the ap.
pearance of what are called" Sun Dogs
on Wednesday afternoon-One on either
side of the sun, and unusually brilliant.
They were not noticeable here, but
something more singular was, about
half past seven O'Clock that evening
three objects separated, but covering
the space between the east and south
points af the compass--that through a
film of cloud looked like comets point.
ing downward. and from twelve to
twenty feet in length. They were visi-
BILE for sometime and gradually faded
away.
The best celestial display was how
ever on Friday evening-an aurora
bOrealis of more than usual brilliancy,
part of the time exactly dividing the
heavens through the zenith to the east
and west points. Auroras very seldom
reach this high. 1t commenced shortly
after dark and lasted until midnight
but only part of the time exerting its
utmost lunar brilliancy. At the latter
times the magnetic waves could be
seen chasing each other in phantoons
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
The Washington College Drama.

The Washington College Athletic
which will present the war drama,
"FOiled," in our town, this Friday
evening, April 9th, comes with highest
recommendations from the papers of
their town, as we'll as their individual
critics. Both gentlemen and ladies
will constitute the cast. The party will
be in charge of members of the faculty
and chaperones from the town A
special car will bring the party to
Smyrna. Turn out to greet the collie
gians and give them a large audience,
The proceeds will be devoted to a
worthy cause. You will enjoy your
self, so be sure to come. Prices in har-
mOny with the times, 25 and 35 cents.
Don't wait any longer go have your
tick cts checked
The Drama entitled "Folled" was grandly
rendered at STAINS Hall, Monday evening by
Washington College students. It was rich rare
and racy.-ReHt News,
The Drama, "FOied," presented by members oi
the Athletic Association of Washington College
on Thursday evening last, was one Of the strong
est and most delightful performances ever given
in ChestertOwn. and received the encouragement
which the talent Of the participants so well mer
ited.-CIsestert0lgn Transcript. T
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
At the Landing

Smyrna Landing is alive with bust
ness activities. In a walk thither last
week we found two large crafts, one a
tug and the other an acid boat, which
were just getting away down the creek
after discharging their cargo. The
large acid egg heretofore alluded tC
had been put in position on the hill
and by connecting pipes running to the
river and to the acid tank still higher
holding ninety tons, the barge had
been unlOaded in a few hours. The
engine of the phosphate factory was
putting at its daily duty preparing the
material for market. This was in grind
ing bone into meal, a pure and un-
adulterated product, the bone mainly
cotton in this section and the sale,
likewise in our vicinity-tO vineyard
lists, fruiterers and berry growers The
demand has been thus far up to the
capacity of the mill. Later they will
enter on the manufacture of their spe.
cial phosphate brands.
The J. 3 Counselman g. Co, hackers
were busy in preparing for the coming
tomato crop. Ten or dozen hands
were busy in making cans and placing
them in position in a large room fol
use in the summer. At the end of thi,
wOrkmen were busy in constructing
the Processing room, from which by Q
tramway the sealed cans will be con
veyed to the storage or ware.room, 81
feet wide by 100 deep. This is so con
structed that the steamboat car
come up along its side to receive Their
loads.
The carpenters have some weeks anC
perhaps months of work in preparing
buildings and conVeniences for thes,
respective business enterprises.
The large and well established phos
phate factory of L. M. Price LITTLE
further down the creek we did no
reach, but as heretofore stated in thes,
columns, it has been in active prepara
ton to meet the increased demands o
the spring.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE Wilmington Board Of Trade ho,d .
banquet sor which 40 covers were la;d -
Eden Hall on Thursday night last Ro
sponses to toasts were made BY Chief Inst
ICE Lore, Bishop Coleman, Senator Hig0in,
Erastus Wieman and others. One of tbs
most pertinent, "Whst is the Matter with
the Times" was by Mr.. Wieman which
ne said was illustrated in Hamlees ovcIa
matior, ''the time is out of joint" It an.
plies some way or other now.
1here are facts and conditions tba. -
-ie " on every hand. The ma0nitnda pca, and
ks~-sa,.e ks-ss',oe q everything is almost an en- en-
SArrAssment. These Conditions have ol.. ~
sesrsa Ire. before now. There was too mncb
Sose9h 1870. years ago, and it was pro6tIese. too
"'9Sn tuver and it is proftless.
As.s op Is q IN the presence of so mpcb
~ oAs... ana resources that we ara in onr
plessnt condition. 1t is impossible for ora
"itno ~ give explanation and elnoidat;on
cone say II is the Wilson bill aoS r. ~
laIln we're only settled all would BE- wsli I
Iear that All the work of Congress co,lS con,
not cure the trouble. for per cent oaSe nis \.
covered oy protection. With All Ana "a. =
sPoo. ~ y me senator present all the acts o.
Congress viii not affect more than 10 No,
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE Every Evening states that another
order for reduction of wages was issued on
Saturday on the lines of the P. W. & B.
system. involving the laborers at work on
the above roads. 1t naturally causes dis
satisfaction but they feel nothing can be
done. Men getting Sl.5O per day this time
last year are cut down to ITO, while work.
men drawing a salary of Sl.25 have been
cut down to Sl.OO per day. The order is
considered but the beginning of general
reduction ofall the employees.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

A writer in the Sentinel, claims that in
Duck Creek Hundred as in other parts of
Kent county, that certain citizens have
violated the legal statutes as well as disre-
garded their obligations, giving sections and
chapters of the law, names of persons used,
or participating in the transaction. A law
that is made for the benefit of all cannot be
annuled by some without damage to others,
and hence should not be treated with in
difference or contempt. The justice of these
charges we know nothing about: the truth
fulness OF untruthfullness of them can be
easily established if the law is set down in
intelligbly, but law should always be held
supreme to the individual.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopted by
Morning Star Lodge, No. 6, l. O. o. F., at a regu.
lar meeting held Friday evening March 80.
WHEREAS God has again laid his hand of af
nlcuon upon us and has removed from among us
our worthy Brother, the senior member of our
Lodge Past Grand Geo. A. Deakyne, and,
WHEREAS, We feel the loss of our Brother and
snail ever cherish his memory as one who was
devoted y the principles of our beloved order
therefore be it
Resotped, That we extend TO the deceased
Brothers widow and family our tenderest sym.
pathy and pray that they may look to God for
strength hnd support in this their hour of deer
attiictiOn. -F
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on
our minutes, a copy transmitted 70 the deceased
Brothers family and that they be published In
The SMYRNA TINES and Clayton CaR
ResOIred, That as a further mark of respect our
Lodge Room be draped in mourning for sixty
days.
Jos. WRIGHT,
JOHN COsGRIFF, Committee
WILLIAM +. RROWN,
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The statement is made in the public
prints that from certain superficial indlca-
tions the election will be run in this State
this year in the same spirit if not the same
degree of those last year in New York,
New Jersey, sc. There is danger in turn
ing the keys too strong: the best Of strings
will not bear beyond certain tension.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

A bill permitting the construction of
an elevated electric railroad between
Washington, d. c., and New York,
was introduced in the House Monday
by Mr.. Catchings (Dem,, Mississipil
"It Is designed to run trains at the rate
of 100 miles an hour over this road.
The company Is to be capitalized at
s15,000,00O, and the charge for tran,
sporting passengers is not to exceed 2
cents per mile"
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

DELAWARE College, through newspaper
editorials and contributions, is getting a
good airing before he public. When con-
ditions are questioned, an investigation is
the proper way to reach result. If every
thing is in order, no harm is done.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

PRESIDING ELDER SMITH will preach
at Friendship church next Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock, proceeded by
Love Feast: he will also preach at
SeversOn's church at 8 o'clock and
CheswOld at night. The Quarterly
Conference at Cheswold will be held al
that place at 9 O'Clock on Monday
morning, Smyrna Circuit, at the par.
sonage Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
and Appoquinimink Circuit, at Friend
ship Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
.Sa22T2'N0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, April 4, 1894.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS--SUBscRIPTIoN- year, strictly in ad
vance, s1.5O; if not paid in advance, $500. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only al the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the frstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE Easter or spring bonnet that
was hindered on that day by the bad
weather, blOomed out On Sunday with
those who are fully up with the fash.
ions. 1t is not much to speak of in
size, and less in the way of protection,
but it will be especially appreciated by
those who sit in the rear of the wearers
in the churches and halls of entertain
ment. 1t is the nearest to compro.
mise of mo hat at all" in such places,
of anything that has yet come out.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

SAMUEL TAYLOR, so well.known in
connection with the manufacture and
sale OF agricultural implements, and
who dropped out of business a year or
two ago because of i'll health, is back
again at the business in the store OF
Lewis & Wheatman, and would be
pleased TO see his old friends. Mr..
Taylor. besides a wide acquaintance,
has thorough knowledge Of the busi-
nest.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE young lads of the High School
have started tennis court in the lot
just beyond the old tan yard on Union
street. They are beginning to make
quite sport of it.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

Mrs. R. II. MAcKEY will go to the
city on Friday in the interest of others
for millinery supplies. She will be
pleased to receive orders from those
wanting goods in this line.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The mean temperature for March
was 4S0, the warmest since 1873. The
mean temperature for "a years was 42o.
The total precipitation in rain and
snow was II inches, the lowest in "a
years.
UNCLE DAvY RICHARDS, of Frazier
street, who enjoys bit of humor if he
does get cornered sometimes, turned an
April FOOLS joke very cleverly Sunday
on his quizzers, very much to his de-
light.
ONE of our farmers is planting a good
lot of potatoes the name of which is
kept secret, but which, if he had in
stock, would bring him this spring 50
per bushel for seed purposes, for ali he
could put on the market.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

1 have bought from NJ. Records so
head of thoroughbred Poland China
Chester white and Duroc Jersey Hogs
and shoats and are for sale by Elmer
Hoffecker. #
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
DEATHS.

MooRE.--0n the 9Th, inst, west Of Clay
ton, Of cancer, John Moore, in his seth
year. Interment yesterday at the Cath
olic Cemetary, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

BOYER & Co., have at their ware
rooms a Bemis transplanter for setting
out berry and tomato plants. This is
something new to the farmers in this
section but guaranteed to do satisfac-
tory work.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THERE was a let-up Saturday and
Sunday in the sharp. frosty weather,
but Monday brought a keen north
wind again and the mercury down to
2So yesterday morning, A. below freez-
ing. The air has felt very different the
last ten days from the first twenty of
March.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

COOPER & BROTHERS, of Cheswold,
call attention to their advertising
interests, embracing most everything a
farmer wants.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The chancel at the Methodist church
for two or three Sundays previous to
the last was decorated with pot flowers
in connection with anniversary occa-
slons, but on the last Sabbath It was in
the natural order by the Flower Com
mittee, from those grown in the open
air. On this occasion the vase was en-
tirely of Forsythia, and in arrange.
ment suggestive Of q golded sunset.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE Milford News says a community
is generally judged by the advertising
columns Of its newspapers-that the ab
sence of this proof is taken as an indi.
cation that it is hundrum sort of a
town. We are pleased to aay that
judged by this standard, and Il Is a
good one to 60 by, Smyrna Is by no
means tagging behind. The advertis-
ing columns Of the TIMES show that as
q community we are forging to the
front, with more than usual business
vim, considering the depression else
| where.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

]. HENRY JEFFERSON sold last week
four building lots, three of which are
situated on the Northeast side Of East
street below South street, Smyrna, 25
feet front, running back l05 feet for the
sum of el25 each to Aaron Gibbs, Robt
Sullivan and Leslie Gibbs. Also one
lot on the southwest side of East
street, above Chestnut, 25 feet front,
running back l05 feet, to Francis
Dean, for the sum of $l35.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

ALFRED D. WARREN advertises an
immense sale of iron, steel and hard
ware recently purchased of Bellah &
Co., in Wilmington, commencing on
Monday next, april 9th, and continu-
ing daily until the whole stock is
disposed of.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The Kickapoos did not make a strike
in Milford, probably because the two
ends men, the burnt cork humorists.
left the doctor. The company left for
Laurel before the two weeks were out.
and the vacant places may be filed
ERE this.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

DON'T forget the Lemon Tea Mon
day night at the M. E. parsonage. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

SPRING styles at ]. T. Mullin & SON
9th, and Market. Call and see them.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

A south wind brought gentle and
needed showers this morning.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

TURFMEN and persons engaged in
horse raising. will be interested in An
advertisement of Col. John Morrison's,
in another column.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

For a good Hemlock board-10 feet
long, price $13-go to Frank Bailey. I
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The ladies of the w. G. T. U. OBJ
served on Monday afternoon, their
monthly devotional meeting.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
Smyrna and Vicinity.

BE SURE to see the collegians on the
stage Friday evening. Something rare
and rich. Don't miss it.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

CUMMINs g. CosGRIFF advertise Lis
ter Phosphate elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
USE LISTERS,
AND TAKE NO RISKS.
<"@SsF4&<:N
(Ts>21 g@A412
INCREASE OF POTASH.

While we have no complaints
regarding results from the use Of
our ferterlizers as formerly made,
yet we have come to the con-
clusiOn that an increase in potash
in our Harvest Queen brand
would be desirable in some sec
tiOns, and would not be detri-
mental to any. Plants may de-
rive nitrogen through the air, but
they can only obtain potash
through the roots. If the soil
does not contain potash, it must
be supplied by direct application.
Knowing as we do, that it is a
valuable plant food, we give you
the benefit of that knowledge,
and trust our efforts will be ap-
preciated.
The Ammonia and PhOsphOric
Acid will remain the same as in
former years.
Very respectfully,
LISTER A. c. WORKS.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THOSE who prefer tailor made suits,
in neat styles at $4,000 will do we'll to
look at the ad, each week of E. 1. Will
son, 822 Chestnut, st. Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

Thursc
ofthe sci
Swedes.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE can makers at John II. Hof-
fecker factory have struck on a quest
ion of wages, the makers insisting on
the prices of former years, 25 cents per
100. Letters from six or seven Of the
leading Canneries of the Peninsula
show that the price paid is not above
20 cents per 100, and in one the cost
only amounts to 144 cents per 100, and
this is the largest Cannery on the
Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04
Count

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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

From MOI
wilmington
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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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been col
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turn the
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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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annum.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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pany to
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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

COMING! COMINGI COMING! "The
Drama Foiled." Will be presented by
the students of Washington College in
the Opera House, Friday April 9th.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The K. G. E. of Delaware report a
total membership of 1,767, a net in
crease in the year of 180. During the
year withdrew, 1S9 were suspended
and died. sos
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The r
tee of n
Saturda'
Republi,
didates
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

THE ice house which Robt. H. Cum
Minis had built at Meadow Lawn" his
home in the Alley, on the automatic
principle that the same exposure that
freezes will also melt ice, is unfortunate
in not having congealing weather
enough to produce the ice. There is
but little question that his house would
have kept it we'll through the summer.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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is filled
the seasI
seriousl
fshermt
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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ing for u
that toW|
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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abOlishC
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creased
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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taken th|
lately kd
ofthe Cl
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

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to engsg
ness.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

The drama presented in Chestertown
March 18th, by the students of Wash
ington College, which gave so much
satisfaction, will be presented here on
Friday evening. The proceeds for the
benefit of the College Athletic Asso-
citation.
Smyrna times., 1894-04-04

Delaw.
Golden !
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-07

- =, the same kind published to-
hor or without change OF form or contents
- ,ou.est of all the dictionaries. the Standard,
&c edition" to be. 1.-The total number of
It's ~ book. magazine, newspaper. etc.
.0p - once" Nor is there. in truth. any
tia and uniform usage among the publishers;
-. &c IN number; nor could there be. nor
I'D :, help us If there were. But what would
81, nc would be the adoption by English and
,,,oricon publishers Of the French custom. The
I,ro,cb publisher. instead Of printing on the
,,.,a second edition. third edition, and so on,
,r,rts second thousand. third thousand. Then
re know where we are and pretty accurate
,est Of the popularity and commercial success
=, the book is supplied. The rule IL not uni
yersal in France
Two DAVIS however. after the appearance or
.,o reyiew above mentioned the publishers of
"a Yellow Aster' themselves enter the held.
,nev write to The Standard" that the new
edition 10 be ready next week viii carry the
novel well into its second thousand The
,hrasa &c vague The public may suppose it
r. mean 500 copies In all. The publisher may
,b,nL 200 would be well into second thou
sand" II the latter be correct. the editions
overare 900 copies If the former. the average
IS s75 copies TO each edition. 1t need not be
said that the public is imposed upon by such
Use of the word edition, but it certainly is not
enlightened. No doubt the publishers consider IT
o business matter: a form of advertising. That
&c what we used to be told when authors first
hogan 10 inquire into some Of those mysteries
Of publishing which affected their own receipts.
Truth. in the long rum is best
The literary editor Of The Chronicle who
unearths. sooner or later. and generally sooner,
most literary secrets, announces that the author
Of "A yellow Aster" is Mrs. Warrington Coffyn,
G Irish LADY, whose husband is physician. ana
oils, an author. Her book like the Heavenly
Twins" was hawked about a good deal before
e. found a publisher and now is, on the same
authority, undoubtedly the novel OF the hour
The novel OF IAN hour may prove to be more
accurate description. If in truth it be as The
Standard" reviewer describes it, "tawdry, foolish
and unpleasant" And even the literary editor
Of The Chronicle" calls attention 10 the kip
ling and water style" of many of its secondary
Incidents" Clearly those who do not care over
much for Mr.. Kipling will care less for him IN
a diluted FORM on the other hand other jour-
nails of some critical authority praise Mrs
GOWNS novel: some Of them in terms which
might be thought excessive for Jane Austen her
self No matter; the spectacle of diversity
among writers who aim al literary criticism Is
always entertaining. u W. D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-07
UEDDINGS PAST And TO COME.

pretty wedding took place at o'clock last night
In the Madison Avenue Reformed Church. Madison
ave. and Fifty-seventh-st. The bride was Miss
Clara Mathilde Stober. the only daughter Of Mrs.
Anna H. Stober, of No. IS West Seventy-second-
lish The Rev. Abbott f. Kittredge the pastor OF
the church. offciated. Miss Stoiber. who entered
the church with her eldest brother. Louis Stoiber
wore a gown OF white moire satin. made with
trimmings of duchess lace and pearls. Her white
tulie veil held in place with a diamond dagger.
a present from the bridegroom. Miss Florence
Pohle who was TO be the maid OF honor. became
suddenly i'll on Monday. and Miss Christina r.
Halsted took her place last night The bridesmaids
were Miss Ella Pohle. Miss Mary II. knight. OF
Troy and Miss Ella NJ English. sister Of the bride
groom a. Lincoln Paynter was best man The
ushers were the cousin of the bridegroom. Grnful
H. English, Frederick w. Strong and Oakley Myers.
The reception followed at the Hotel New Neither
Mrs English will live at Pelham Manor. where
they have a house.
The marriage OF Miss George Ottman, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. William Gilman of No. 40 West
Twenty-second-st, to James \. Lynch. son of John
Lynch. OF West Twenty-hrst-st.. will take place
this evening in the Church OF the Eternal Hope. in
West Eighy-frst-st: The Rev. f. c. Bolles Will
Miss Janet Sheldon, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac i. sheldon and Arthur outram sherman.
whose engagement was announced few weeks
ago will be married Tuesday, April 10. in ST
ParthOlomew's Church, Madson-ave. and Forty
fourth-St.
Miss Eva Heller will be married to Lee Grossman
tomorrow evening at Victoria Hall, Lexington
ave- and Fifty fourth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-07

nalIhearera handsome floral pieces were presenter
~. thu Uobo,,en Turtle cub OF which Mr.. Town
lev was president: the teachers of Grammar Schoo'
no - Grammar School No. 81. Postmaster CharIcs
" DAYTON. c. l.. NJ. Decker, =. o Thayne' water
Metz John b. Farran and Mrs. Margaret D"F'r'
Anonc others present were Joseph Fallon. John j.
1"an IVt;ioro O. Mc( rca. Assembyman Nlilafh
sulzer ex-Aldernan Thomas Shields DsnmiS ~
lanes " Mcl}arron. cX-Assemblymtii IhoidS r.
S1mart John Sabine Smith delegation rom " W.
Turtle CluD. comlosed o. vice LrcsldenId II ~
Piercv: Police Sergeant Thomas Farley FRANK
carroll James IIaffcn. Charles MarGnani 3D.
asbmnn Frank TowSey. g. W. II. Be!lp' MoS-S
PSpIns Frank Munzy Simeon Wolf Mr.: JownI
iev's former law partner; Augustus hecH''r anu
John Collins. ., -. ,bo sinclair
The Turtle Club held meeting al ihG screJ ny
uonea Ia {. evening In response To- a eau sSt'u ~
~ rounlev on March l. The club adppt,"I fe-o-
Unions OF sympathy which were presented 10 t"e
family.