The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Affidavit Of Patrolmcn.

The forty-seven patrolmen collective
ly signed an affidavit of which the fol-
lowing Is a copy, each indicating after
his signature the number of years in
his term of service:
Personally appeared before me, w. L.
Connell mayor Of the city of Scranton, Pa,
on this third day of December, 1895, the
undersigned patrolmen of the Scranton
police department, who, being sworn, dc
depose and say: That they have, each
and every one OF them. been patrolmen
for periods ranging from one to
eighteen years of continuous service, and
that they are now members OF this de-
partment; that they have not during their
entire terms of holding said positions led
directly or Indirectly, any man, young OF
old, to any house Of infamy in the city OF
Scranton. In witness whereof they have
hereunto affixed their hands and seals this
day above mentioned.
Following the meeting in the mayor :
Office the police officers and patrolmen
were requested by Chief Simpson to as
semble In the headquarters room in the
basement,where they Immediately took
action on what had just occurred
Patrolman James Evans presided as
temporary chairman and called the
meeting to order. He stated that some
action should be taken witnessing their
approval and support of Mayor Connell
In the course he had taken.
PatrOlman Martin Gurrell, for eight
cen years a policeman and the veteran
of the force, was chosen permanent
chairman. The following resolution
was read and was adopted unani-
mously:
Mayors Course Approved.
We, the officers and patrolmen Of the
Scranton police department. having beer
subjected to gross charges against US az
citizens and public servants by Rev
Charles Il. Robinson. pastor of the Sec.
on Presbyterian church. and hav.
ing Just participated in the meet.
ing conducted by Mayor w. l.
Connel because of the charges; and being
content to abide by whatever may follow
Mayor Connells effort to bring the truth
of the charges to the surface. do hereby
extend our approval and help to Mayor
Connell for his position in the matter, and
we further believe him entitled to oul
thanks, individually and collectively.
Before subscribing to the affidavits
the men were requested to stand with
right hands raised and be sworn. Mayor
Connell explained his request that they
sign the documents by saying that such
action would obviate the necessity OF
again calling them together.
When Tribune reporter called upon
DIR. Robinson at his home, corner OF
Vine street and Monroe avenue, al
IT'S o'clock last night, DR.. Robinson
was engaged with Mrs. Robinson and @
personal friend. who is a lawyer, ir
examining a copy Of the lengthy resO
luton, and the affidavits which he fa6
an hour earlier received from the
hands Of Mark X. Edgar, the mayor.
secretary. When asked to announce ir
The Tribune the position he would as.
sumo. DIR. Robinson said he wa.
pressed for time. and was unwilling Il
be quoted until he had given the mat
| ter deliberate consideration. He mad,
an appointment with the reporter fol
later in the evening. when he an
nounced as follows his willingness Il
| substantiate his charge. He said:
DR.. Robinson's Statement.
II am glad to learn that the lettel
which I addressed to the mayor yes
| terday will appear in your paper to
morrow morning as It was written, in
| stead Of the brief report which cam,
out in the evening papers. In my In
terview with the mayor yesterda,
| (Monday) did not know that my in
formants would consent to give tn,
evidence with respect to the matte
referred to. and that therefore I wa,
wholly unwilling to state that woult
give their names. ~
III any one was to be blamed To-
such an effort to awaken public sen
timent In favor Of Righteousness pro
posed to bear the blame myself until
had personal knowledge that these per