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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-10
PRICE THREE CENTS.
A BIG LABOR CONVENTION.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION.

THE LEADERS OF MANY wELf-KNowN oRdAN'
CATIONS GATHER AT MADISON SQUARE GAR.
DEN POLITICAL ACTIVITY ADVISED
BY THE PREsIDENT-HEAvY DRAINS
on THE TREASURY IN THE
LAST YEAR-A MASS MEET
mo AT COOPER UNION
IN THE EVENING.
The opening session Of the fifteenth annuaI
convention Of the American Federation OF LABOR
was held yesterday in the Assembly Rooms OK
the Madison Square Garden, and 1t attracted the
leaders OF many local labor organizations because
the Federation had not held a convention In this
city since 1888 The hall had been elaborately
decorated with bunting, and behind the desk OF
the presiding officer was banner with the greet
ing: welcome A. F. Of L. When the conven-
ton opened at 10 a. nj. there were present about
one hundred delegates. representing 2,lco votes
including those of thirty-two National unions
fifteen central bodies, four State branches OF the
Federation and twenty-three local unions.
The officers OF the convention are: President.
John Mcbride, OF the United Mine-Workers OK
America; first vce-presdent, r. J. MCGUIRE,
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-10
SUNDAY CLOSING AT NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls. n. Y. Dec s.-The saloons were
wide open here yesterday despite the order OF Sat
urlay and Music Hall. which Is controlled by AL
derman Mahoney. running full blast. though the
police were present Mahoney refused to close un-
less the saloons did. orders therefore have been
issued that hereafter the saloons must also close
on Sunday and these orders are to be enforced AL
derman Mahoney and his partner and the proprietor
OF the Gem Theatre were arraigned this morning
charged with violation OF the code In keeping their
places open last night They VIII be examined on
Thursday morning next.
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7ro AND HER GREW L0sE

LAnse Mich Dec. 9.-The tug Pearl b. Camp
bell, OF the Inman Tug Line, Of Duluth. was lost
on Huron Island. about forty miles from Anse'
this morning The entire crew was lost. The camp
bell was under way from Marquette TO Duluth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-10
CHICAGO SEEMS TO LEAD.
RIVALRY FOR THE REPUBLICAN con-
vENTION GROWS MORE INTENSE.

fRAINIOADs OF ENTHUSIASTIC BOOMERS ARRIVE
PRAISES OF THEIR CITIEs-IT is BE-
LIEvED. HOWEVER. THAT THE con-
TEST WILL NARROW DOWN TO
CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS.
WITH THE CHANCES
FAvORING THE
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
d" The Deacon.

AT one time Monday night il looked
as II the entertainment would not con,.
on, owing TO the absence of electric
lights, which kept the town in dark ness
to- two hours. About twenty minnie,
of eight the lights were turned on and
the people began to hasten to the
opera house to see the drama that the
smyrna Dramatic Association have
neen preparing for week or more. Bv
the ume tnost OF the people were
seated, the orchestra started up soma
familiar strains. Just before the cnr-
tam raised, Gilbert Jones stepDed to
the front of the stage and announced
tnat one OF their principle characters
lAnna Beckett) was sick and prevented
taxing her part which would have tn
De lmpersOnated by other members of
the cast u
Inc drama throughout was a credit
aOle success and far surpasses anvtbinu
they have given recently, and goes to
snow that Smyrna has some good taI-
eht, when put forth in the right direc.
tlon. All seemed pretty well adapted
TO their parts. J. c. Mannering as
Deacon Thornton" and George Rose
as Pete," made a good hit bv their
amateur acting and get up. To the
young ladies who took part. Oreat
credit is due Miss Katie Beckett for
her excellent acting both as "Darrabis |
WIFE, her own character, and Miss |
Amelia Fawcett," the character made |
vacant by her sister. Miss Beckatt
shows talents that are becoming to
professional acting, reaching a besut;-
iul climax in Act 3, where she meets
her deserted husband. She had mos,
excellent support in Nellie" ." her lttle
daughter, taken by Lillian Speakman
and Herbert Farrell, who made some
brilliant dashes as villain.
The comedy parts of this drama he.
long to Deacon Thornton" John G
NJ MEannering; Pete" George Rose
Billy" Edmond Stevens. aud "Miss
Amelia tawcett," Miss Katie Beckett
VINO had no trouble in keeping the
audience well amused. CreditabIe
support was found in Mrs. Thorton,"
Mrs George Rose; Helen, her dauob-
.er," Miss Edith Beck; "Daisy.-son-
IIrette," Miss May FAIRIES: "Georpe 1
iraef-Mrs. ThornIon's nephew y GiI. I
,eFt Jones; James Reed and Pedro y {
y. ); Diehl aud Henry Curry. The
'iay constituted five we'll arranged
cts. The proceeds were over $50 CO.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
Lady Washington Pea and the Mite
Society Festival,

|he Mite Society festival. eiven on
Washingtoa's birthday, was a ereat
success and was the best attended ~
any gwen this year. Like ali otbsr
FESTIVALS where turkey was served 1ha
supply gave cut early in the even;n'
mere was plenty of oysters and
chicken salad. Ice cream gaya 80.
several times, but it was moi Ioe.. Iu' ~
i5s io5e more was secured. All the vouno
.aI,es .Ii VINO had charge and awaited o5
eSOles, were dressed after the manner
OF costumes worn ia Lady Wasbino.
IONS day-white aprons. nowdarad
mar with neat, small can. o''N
Inc feature of the evening was tha
entertainment given by the little foILs
entitied Lady Wasbingtop's Tea y r.,
paying i've cents you were adnoi,,aa y
the stage and at once introdnced ~ az ~
reception committee. Thev ware aII
logged out in the style of dress ~ thnt &
oay' the get-up being particnisrI.,
praised on every hand. OHlev Win
lord impersOnated Gen. Georoe wash.
lngton aud BY his side YVES his faithful
vile, Lady Washington. Julia Weldon
ihese distinguished guests headed the
line and were the cynosure az ali ewes
On the receiving COMMITTEES with them
was the noted John Adams and wife.
baynard Fowler and Lillian Speak
man. and Thomas Je1erson spd wife,
maynard Gritfith and Lidia Robinson.
scattered about their magnificent re-
ception room we're hosts upon hosts Of
friends from all parts Of the land who
nad come to pay their respects. It was
indeed brilliant affair. The guests
were entertained now and then With
cnoice selections of music, and while
this was going on many would take
advantage of the light refreshments
which were gracefully seryed. Lady |
Agnes Carrow and Lady Mary Moore |
preside at the tea table, and did justice |
20 the notable occasion by their cour- |
.eous attention.
This entertainment made $40 for the
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
BURCHENAL.

MIS- EuSenie, wife of ex-Protbono
Iary' Joseph Burchenal, died me-
pectedIy Sunday afternoon. aged r.
years. She had been in imno;roS
health for nearly a year from diahnteo 81
9ut greatly improved while in Phila.
uelphia LOT treatment this winter the
renewed and fatal attack resulting !,
Is thought from taking cold the dav Of n
per return nome, week or two nre.
Vlous TO her death. There was mo
alarm however, in her case mill =
sudden sinking spell set in Ss,nrdo . "
nignt, her system responding 10 No
remedies and terminating fatally in " q
few hours. 'y III a
Inc deceased was the younvest
daug hter of the late Major Jobn % ~
BiaGk. She became the wife of DR. p
D: W. Hirons some ten years aoo anS
after widowhoOd of over n wear - -
ried Mr.. Burchenal in June ;93 snamJ a
Europe. 'on'hs IN
Her second sister, Mrs. NJ. w co,.
8reth, mas been in Europe since last
Cail, and her eldest sister, Mrs Snson
y; y; Daniel, who married WIN T.
HS waters on wednesday last, sailed for
Europe on Saturday, her last in,eiI; i'
gence from home being that her sis,ar
was better. From the facts ohovo s.er a.-
tea II will be seen that her funeroI SUI y"
9ay cannot be attended by her i,nmo
9lale family except her husband who
mas the sympathy of large circle =" "s
taienus hael IN bis unexpected and great
'''iIS oeiIIeaVement. The funeral services
W. WI n oe neid at 2 o'clock by Rev. q
cemetery, 4p'scOPal
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27

two laws relating to the are of conso,.
etc. ArOn w. Powell. of New Vooi,
was also present and spoke briefly.
present law legalizes immoral lives
to Is. '"iSe IL
Mr.. Powell spoke briefly. 1t is the
GUY OF the State to protect the youny
Mf. fowell referred to how the plan of
raising the age of consent had worked
IN other States and the good which il
nad produced. He recommended thai
IL De made l8 years in Delaware
MRS. Charltan Edholm, of the Ma
tlonal W: c: T. u, spoke briefly. The
age at Which most girls fall is Is wears
one offered prayer that the law he
passed: The scene in the House as
MIS- Edholm knelt in prayer and the
mem oers bowed their heads was an af.
iectlng one. The speaker made an
eloquent plea for the girls.
Representative Davis introduced an
acG 10 prevent the printing of lottery
tickets in Delaware.
Inc House adopted a Housa io;0,
resolution to appropriate $2. ESQ "a to
meet deficiency in the accounts of
tn9 Board of Worlds Fair Managers
Inc House passed the House hin
ccor[recIlng col defects ia the law providing
TO, for State detectives. Also. the oe Homsee
Dill TO prevent the adulteratinn oF |
candy. 'o'"''on OF
ooi representative Jolls gave notice of an
ACT Ior levying additional tax of 90 600 |
IOr removing snow from roads in 81
Georges hundred. ''V'
Representative Walker introduced
an "a lac act to repeal the delinquent laws Of
Aent and Sussex counties. ' VI
NO MORE SNOW REMOVALS
Mr. Mustard Monday introduced q
3lil to repeal the act which comneIs tho
Levy Court of Kent county to remove
snow from the public roads. A few
more snow storms like the last one
would take all the moneys of all the
,ou9tles OF the Peninsula to clean the
'oads OF the snow which falls. The
asC snow was severe drain on the
reasuries. 'ii '"o
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27

The anti-bribery convention was
held in Dover Friday. as announced in
these columns in a previous issue. 7
Alexander Fulton Esq, called the
meeting to order. with S. II. AIessick
President. Mr.. Fulton stated the oh.
Ject Of the meeting, the frightful extent
OF bribery, both parties coming in for
denunciatiOn, and reported a series of
resolutions, which we're adopted seria.
tim.
They deplOre the existence Of cor.
ruptIOn and offer forgiveness for mast
offences, but declare the iptention 70
use all lawful means to bring future
ohenders to eOndign punishment: an.
peal to the press, pulpit, associations
aud individuals to aid ia the L,nd.h,o
undertaking, they recommend the for.
nation Of State league, detailed az.
counts OF all expenditures made hy
committees, prOhibitures of the nav.
ment Of taxes for others, recurring a
special oath from every person elected
OF appointed to Office as &c his in nocence
from the corrupt use of money: for.
oid bribery; favor the Myers voting
machine; advise that the reforms to be |
adopted be applied to primary cleo |
tions.
len minute speeches were made bv |
Rev ;. b. Nedway. Rev. J. B. Turner
Joshua A. EiIegood, 3. F. Woodau
Mm- Brothers. J. NJ. Eiseubrsy. z. p
harnish, B. J. Savage, and J Alex. |
ander Fulton.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
The Serious Effects of the Blizzard

Inc snow that fell on the 9TH fol.
lowed by the unexampled blizzard n
tHe next day, IS still present with rs in
Ils GeleterlOus effects in high banked
roaus, ana thus, in certain sense. the
paraIlZatlon of business. Manv roads
ia DUCK Creek hundred are still filed
WIN snow banks several feet deem
compelling the crossing of wheat and
oCher helds, and even Mount Varnon
street from Pearl to the railroad ot this
writing has not been opened.
Outside of this hundred Dre;tv ooo-
orally, throughout the county. the road
OVerseers have complied wit6 tho L.
aud removed distractions to tra',aI
The land owners in a number oF -
stances after being blocked up the
So1' ParC OF week, cut out a wav
lot themselves, and the supervisors will
Eouotless catch on" this week to the
IacC that IN other places the roads have
Deen opened, and the Levy Court ia
passing their bills The cost to tho
county Will be not far short of $4,000
Inc Delaware Railroad INCLUDING ito
lateral branches, employed 1887 shovel
eTs ia addition to which were IT'S SOO
employees, including section hands ard
others, or over 20OO men sboveIing
snow which because of the high wind
on the two first days of west wind Fl.
uay and Saturday, was virtually thrown
away, because the gales of wind drova
the snow on the track as fast as thrown
out. 'i' O"h
1t will be three weeks to.morro,,
night since the blizzard of 1895 benow
TO make itself felt. and travel over H.
delaware railroad, as we'll as ~
i uulelous other lines throughout the
country, was first interferred with nv
, ,ue drlItlng snow, but while the roads
nave Oeen open week or two. there
are lm immense banks of snow vet tn he
seen, which have wjthstood the warn
rays OF the sunshine, and which giva
lTaVelers over the road at Ieas; a feint
Gea OF what things were like hafora
me blockade was opened.
AT many points along the road o,d
particularly between Kirkwood anS an
on o"nse1o' fe are banks of snow eight to
en ieet nigh, and upon which the sun
las mad apparently little effect. In
numerous places the mile posts are I
'areIy visible, being almost completeiv I
oYered IN the drifts. Workmen have
zen employed every day since The
no" ieii' clearing it off the roadbed I
nu u was only until last week that
naC tracks began to assume their usual
pPearance. But it may be weeks vet @
eioEe the immense drifts along the b
.ues OF the road disappear entirelv d
ma l even when they are gone those L
mo saw them will not soon forTot r.
NAT they looked like, and what a a
RAND lt! spectacle the colossal drifts nre. n
,nsed , to the passing travellers over the "
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
Dunn Hofecker.

At 6.45 last evening. in the beauti
fully decorated parloP of Mrs CT,
FarreIl, Miss Addie V. Hoffecker
daughter of the late James Hoffecker
OF Harford county, Md, and William
r: Dunn, brother of ex-Sherifi Dunn
OF Dover, were quietly married bv Rev
Adam Stengle, wv
The decorations were a becouIno
feature. In the corner of the roono
suspended from the ceiling. was LARGE
Dell made of bOxwOOd with a beautif1I
MY clapper. Back of this directly in
tue corner neat design of lockwood
tleq With white satin ribbon formed
the decorations, while displayed around
the room were abundance OF sweet
scented flowers. The mantle niece
was bank of evergreen and the nbanN
ueller was twlned and intertwined with
sprays OF smilax. Over this scene of
decorations banquet lamp sent forth
its soft mellow rays. W
The guests on arriving were received
6y Mrs. Ample Price and Mrs. Elizabeth
Smlthers and ushered into the Darlor
The wedding march was sweetly ner.
formed by Mrs. Adam Stengle' The
ceremonies were plain and simple and
at the appointed time they were dulv
married.
After the ceremonies, reception was
held, after which the few who were
present partoOk of the bountifuI svnnIv
OF refreshments which had been or,
ranged. At the table, which was set
for twenty'seven, a jolly time was in
dulged In, OF which the bride and
groom were the central attraotion
This same good feeling was gent nm
until q late hour when the bride and
groom left for their home on Market
street.
The wedding was not large "a No
ono was present but members of The
immediate family. and few close reIa.
lives and friends
The bride wore brown novelty o,o,k
trimmed with velvet and illuminated
She carried bridas
'Oses. Miss Matte knight. of MAJ.
lolia, Md, was to have been hrideSs
Baid and VIM. f. Metten of The E,,a,.,,
..CeHing was to act as groomsman mi
prevented Miss Knioht
rom getting here, so the cereno e.. g.
vas without any attendents.
Mr.. Dunn is busy receiving co,,,o,..
ations this morning both bv tba"a
Vho come 10 his store and tbe a @
alls from the telephone, from an natts
4 the State. paws
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
WILLIAMS.

The death of VIM. f. Williams q,
MS residence in Philadelphia on Tnes'
day of last week after short ;Ilnaaa ues, -
lnuamation go OF the lungs at the age of
% oG years years brought grief into the family
o. Thomas Attix, of Kenton wbo:s
ua9gnteT he married several years ago
ana had endeared himself in tbesso
years to the large circle of relatives
ana friends. The remains were in
TERED IN Brinzion cemetery on Thurs.
that church. "''u III
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
DeakynevilIe.

'Pecial correspondence to the Smyrna Timas
1here is some talk of a chanoe ho;..
made in the arranyement Oe!u
mH.ones o,;n; OF smyrna Circuit and Appo.
d'"lInk ~. uu charge. 1t being suggested
o.l9. ona' oeverson's Church, of SMYRNA cir
CUT, unite with Friendship and Smvr-
na Landing, thus making three a.
Pointments, while Bethel and Chapp
woiu unite. This arrangement ,vo,'I5
strengthen the charges finaueinllv onS
seems TO be the most feasible. nsrbana aru
most permanent, It is said tbst p' Dps
Alfred Smith, p. E., will recon, 1ssV;
sucu an arrangement to the R;sh.1nua
the coming Conference. uop AZ
Inc people have been comDla;.,
tn, tTn1,tteriy OF the condition of tha aiming
Ahey are almost impassable M ioaus'
ere oil Deakyneville aud TavIora 80 Darn. arm
nave oeen trying for the LAST e. Driuge
~ make the roads passabla Ta nays
MINK that there should he Ahey
snow drifts. removal of the
t1atomus and brother nsar n.
snd, whose sale took nia,a" near Iowns-
# them Gov, c9ws averaging SAL. Two
Whittoclr haias TOT Sl.60, Mr.. Lon
Tb.0n TboOSan pelng the purchaser. ~"
noat las ZONES, one of Deakvnevilla,s
$50 a Inent wnent farmers, realizes abont
81 month for the milk rb;oS Os ~
T'Is Ths 20 S the Deakyneville creamerv Cu "e
& ~ iluIrihg season for the tran,a,
We. oAKHyneville H and vicinity Is abors pe'
NV, NJ. they complain at the npsueceoa eoou'
uess 49,. OF their business and ,hs scs
i'y Of the muskrats. O 'ne scar
"sasyneVitte, FEB. 20, 1895
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
Personal.

Mrs. A. F. r. Martin, of Newark n
~ mas been on short visit to Mrs
John H. Hotiecker. ~
Mrs. M. J. Clifton, of FELTON,. il visit
her son DIR. Clifton. ''''U
Crawford Stevens. of NaworL
Earnest Collins, of Wilmington AND
Samuel NJ. HOffecker. of Philadelnbia
LOOK advantage of the Wasbington
Birth Day Holiday, for a three dav;s
visit home. nay
AL Hardoastle, Attorney at law.
Denton, Md. was the guest of tbe
Misses Hough one day last week
Mrs. tMinos COnaway has changed
her residence from Leipsic to Dover
Miss Mary Budd and Edward Rndd
visited their parents last week Mrs
McNeal, who had been on a visit of
TWO or three weeks, returning to Eas-
ton Monday. - -'''
Mise Florence Hazell gave an en,ov.
@ eDle evening party to her young friends
one evening last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Prettvman
IeIt Yesterday morning for a visit to-
Washington. '''' "
Mrs. Geo. H. Raymond entertained
tne tuesday club last evening. and
Mrs. HerVey ?. Hall will have the
Whist club this evening.
Nathaniel J. Williams. wife and
daughter, of Middletown, spent SIM.
day with his father, Hon. James vii.
liams. VIZ
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. FAIRIES and SON
attended the funeral of Rev. f. Stnbhs
In philadelphia yesterday. Mrs. Faries
was a sister of the deceased.
hiss Alice sprnance, has returned
rom months visit to philadelphia
relatives. e+'"
The following persons have visited |
smyrna friends the past week vii, |
liam Haman and wife, Dover: vii. |
Liam Carter, Frederick; John Kittle
trenton. N. J ; Harry Hoyle. Chester.
town; VIM. Wharton, Scranton. pa
FRANK Williams. Wilmington:
REV: c. q. ARAEs, left TODAY for
Shlckshinny, Pa, where be is to hold
,wo weeks or more of revival services
10 his absence, Rev. Il. II, HAYNES will
preach next Sunday at the Presbvter-
an Church, and the following sabbath
he Rev. Geo. s. Bell. of RedforJ
springs, Pa, is expected.
Ex- Sheriff Dunn and wife, of Dover
y M. =. Metten of the Every EUeni ma
y llmIngton, and sister Miss Berenice
Ietten OF Middietown, were 10 ottsnd.
nee at the wedding of VIM. F, Dunn
hd MISS Addie HoffeckeF last evening
Mrs. Mary Reed Stevenson. inee
tary Benn, formerly of Doverl wife
): L. Stevenson and niece of Mrs
l. 3 Cotton of this town. died or
er home Philadelphia yesterday from
neumonia. She was iG her 9ard
ear. MIS-. Stevenson has been a
equent visitor to town. Her husband I
10 the Marine Service, being a Lieu {
'nant on the cruiser Indiana. r
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27

PUNCTUATION marks make heap ol
trouble. A semicOlOn in the new tariff
bill has led to a decision that diamonds
are 10 be admitted free Of duty. In
one clause of the tariff bill the rates OF
duty on diamonds are named, but,
when the free list is reached, the fol-
lowing exception from duty is made.
Diamonds; miners, GLACIERS, and
engravers' diamonds, not set and dia-
mOnd dust or bort"
The semicolon after the first word
has been made the basis of contest for
a test case, in which importers claim
that all diamonds are to be admitted
free Of duty. while it was clearly the
intention Of Congress to admit only
miners and GLACIERS diamonds and
diamond dust. Punctuation marks
are not be triHed with by statesmen.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27
IInDrOmntu Dauca

The home-talent music furnished fo,
Inc Deacon" at the Opera Hous,
Monday night seemed to put the
dancers in notion for a frolicsomt
Time, so between the acts, the yOung
men who were in the rear of the hall
talKed the matter up and in a short
while had notified all the dancers IN
remain, Manager Boyer having kindly
consented to allow the use of the bali
AS soon as the people were out each
man set to work, pushed the benches
Oack, and in fifteen minutes time the
waltz was set agOg 1t was an unex-
pected, as well as enjoyable little af
jjsalr. jalr. The dancing stopped at l O'Clock
Ihose present were: Mrs. ]. r. Me.
Causland, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Megear
MIR: and Mrs. Harvey Speakman. Mr.
and Mrs. l. o Waller, Mr.. and Mrs
Hervey P. Hall, Misses Florence Hall
Harriet Townsend, Edith Collins
Lizzie Hall, Gertie Smith. Florence
HAZEL, Hilda Wells, Mena Sneal. Nell
lie Taylor, Laura Lassell Fannie Jones
May FAIRIES, and Messrs. Clarence r
Raymond. } Harry HURT, r. d Hof-
iecker, Jr., Walton NJ. Busteed. Hirons
Denney, G. Davis Brown, Herbert Far.
rell, Clifton Collins, Edward Beck and
Howard Jones.
Smyrna times., 1895-02-27

The question of a penitentiary or
work house has been engaging the at
tention Of our Legislature for the past
week or two. Gov MarviI is opposed
TO it. He sent on Saturday to the
House a communication in which he
opposed the appropriation of $4,000
for the establishment of State Peni-
tentiary. He held that it would cost
the State at least S25O,OO to put such
and institution in operation and not
less than $1,000 a year to keep it going.
This expense he thought, would be
excessive in providing employment to
the comparatively few persons in this
State, particularly Kent and Sussex
counties. He recommended instead
that an appropriation of $4,000 be
made for the purpose Of adding labor
appliances to the county jails.