The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-20

ported to be gradually ceasing to exist.
In two cases orders We're given for their
disbandment, but provision was made
for retaining the members within the
church il they desired to do SO. The
only church in the Presbytery attended
by colored members, viz: the Covenant
church, Wilkes-Barre. was reported by
DR.. Webster, to be one of these, and
will be disbanded at an early date.
The Congregational ministers have
also been called from the city to attend
The Baptist pastors were yesterday en-
gagged in holding young peoples rally
at the Jackson Street Baptist church,
and the Catholic and Episcopal clergy
have been busily engaged with their
Easter services.
Carl L. Wcisswasscr's Case.
In all probability the last public an
nouncement has been made regarding
the case of Carl l.. Wiesswasser, as the
commission have very wisely decided
to keep their decision If any be arrived
at, In allegiance. Mr.. Wiesswasser has
with credit. He confessed his guilt in
deserving his family, but proved that
he made pecuniary arrangements be-
fore his departure which kept them
from destitution. He also pleaded
guilty to deserting his church and pull
pit, but judging from the provocation
he received his punishment could not
be severe. These alone are the charges
which could be preferred against him,
and 1t is doubtful if they are sufficient
ly serious, although proved, to restrain
the presbytery from removing his sus-
penson. BY the rules Of discipline it is,
however, necessary that the suspension
shall continue for six months, and in
the meantime he will probably be found
employment as an engineer or other
suitable vocation.
Rev. A. Lange's case, in which
charges affecting his ministerial char
acter were made by members Of the
same church--Hickory Street Presby-
terian-were not judicially inquired
into. but it Is understood that sufficient
Is known of the case to state that the
charges are groundless and incapable
of being supported. 1t was suggested
by some members of the presbytery, In
conversation, that the members Of the
Hickory Street church should be placed
upon their trial for the sake of a
change, as the continual complaints
against the pastors were becoming
monotonous. 1t affords a lamentable
Illustration Of the factions which some-
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ton of the members open to the charge
that they forget that the object of the
church is for worship, rather than a
secular association where they can vent
their personal spleen. LET brotherly
love continue should be painted in
large letters in a prominent position in
the Hickory Street church.
'Itcms of Personal Interest.
Rev. E. Mcleod and Rev. T. r. Swan,
Of Pittston, will exchange pulpits to-
morrow morning.
Rev. A. w. Cooper will leave today
to occupy the pulpit of his new charge
at Hawley tomorrow. The reverend
gentleman will return during the week
to arrange for removing his household
effects.
Rev. c. Z. Robinson left on Thursday
for a ten days vacation. Tomorrow he
will exchange pulpits with Rev. DR..
Hodge, Of Wilkes-Barre.
Rev. Mr. Tiffany, of Auburn semina-
ry, N. Y. will occupy the pulpit of the
Olyphant Presbyterian church tomor-
row.
Rev. and Mrs. Warren G. Partridge
and Rev. and Mrs. George e. Guild