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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
LAST SESSION OF Chassis
Statistics Of the Growth Of the De-
nomination Given.
NEXT MEETING AT DuSHORE
Committees That We're Appointed by the
President of the Classis-Rcsoiu.
tions Adopted Reports in the
Newspapers Commended.

At noon yesterday the annual ses-
sion of The Wyoming classis of the
Reformed church, which opened last
Wednesday evening at Calvary Re
formed church, came to Il close and the
ministerial and lay delegates who had
been in attendance left for their homes.
Each church Of the classis sent two
delegates, the pastor and one elder.
The statistical report read yesterday
morning shows that there were forty
three congregations and twenty-three
ministers the year past in the Chassis.
In some places one pastor has charge
of more than one congregation. The
number of members is 6,62"; number
uncontirmed, 1902; infant baptisms, 5l2;
adult baptisms. 81; confirmed, So: re-
newal of profession, 2IS; communed,
J0S2; dismissed, ~: erasure of names,
30: deaths, 1I3: Sunday schools. iS;
teachers and officers. GIS; Sunday school
scholars. J.0l4: students for ministry,
.: contributions for benevolent pur-
poses, A490; for congregational pur-
poses. S333,55
AT DTSHORE NEXT.
The next annual session of the classis
will be held at Dushore, Sullivan county
and it will oDen on June I, 1897, at $50
u. m. An appropriation of $l5 was made
for the use of Calvary church to heln
dcfray the expenses of the session just
brought to close.
Rev. G. w. Kershner. president of the
classis. appointed the following stand
ing committees:
Speakers on Home missions-Rev, w.
ID. Hannel. of Wilkes-Barre. and Rev.
ID. u. Schroeder. of Turbotville, stated
clerk of the classis
Speakers on Foreign missions-Rev.
s. Il. Stotllet, ID. D.. of HaZleton, and
Rev. ID. w. Ebberts, of Milton.
Preparatory sermor-Rev. G. IL.
Brandt, of Bloomst rig.
Communion Sc mon-Rev. G. II.
Herbst, of West Hazleton, and Rev. W..
II. Stebblebine, of Scranton.
Trustees-Elders Frank ROmn-y, HaZ-
Teton: and NJ. L. Koenig, Wilkes Barre.
Just before benediction was impaired
by Rev. Mr.. Kershner. the president,
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Resolved, That the Chassis hereby ten
dcrs its most hearty thanks to the pastor
and members of the Calvary Reformed
mission of Scranton, and others for their
kind and generous entertainment of mem
bers of Chassis.
Resolved, That this resolution be fur
nished the papers for publication and that
the pastor, Rev. w. H. Stubblehlne, be in
structed to read the same from the pulpit.
Resolved. That as the Wyoming ClasSis
of the Reformed church in the United
States, about closing its annual session III
the city of Scranton, desires to put on rec
ord its high appreciation of the courteous
treatment received from the city press,
more especially the following dailies: The
Tribune, the Truth. the Republican and
the Times, who published all. accurate and
very excellent reports of the proceedings
of this Chassis, and the religious services
connected Herewith.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
BilRD WAS NON EST.
Forscr Who Made Charges Against Jail
officials Did Not Suts,antiatc Them.

ForScr James Baird. who, after his
release from the county Jail Saturday,
made charges of eXtnrtion against War
den Thomas Jay and Keeper w. -.
Green, failed to materialiZe yesterday
at 10 O'Clock in Sheriff ClemonS' office
to suhstautiate his charges. nor did
ne put in an appearance at all No
trace OF him could be found in the city
Mr.. Jay was interviewed in the after
noon by a Tribune reporter and he said
with reference to the matter thai he
wants to have it thoroughly investigat-
ed. so that all suspicion may be re-
moved from him. He is not afraid to
have every act that he is responsible
for since he entered upon the duties of
warden Of the Jail investigated and
probed. Having done nothing wrong,
he is ready at any time to account for
himself.
IN THE SHERiFF'S HANDS.
With reference to the particulars of
the ease he did not wish to speak, say
ing the matter was in Sheriff Clemons
hands, and whatever was to he said
would likely be said by him. Con
corning any partiality shown to Baird
while in Jail Mr.. Jay said that the
prisoner was put to work in the kitchen
and was free from confinement in the
cell mostly all of the day but this was
because he was subject to frequent at
tacks of epileptic fits and Dr. Van
Cleef. who was jail physician when he
was brought in, recommended that If
he were given something to do and con-
fined only when necessary, he would
suffer less than otherwise from the all
ment.
County Commissioners s. w. Roberts
and Giles Roberts said that Baird had
been released from jail without serving
the thirty days additional for the fine
that had been imposed upon him, mere
ly because it was cheaper to let him
out than to feed him. He served five
months for forgery. thirty days for
costs. and would have to serve thirty
days more but for his release.
MANNER OF RELEASE.
The commissioners very frequently,
by virtue of the law. get man out
on what is called convict's affidavit,
rather than stand the expense of his
support for the term he would spend
tor the fine imposed. Papers are pre-
sented to one of the judges of the court
who signs them if they think it ad-
visable to do so, and the release Is
obtained.
Sheriff C!emOnS has not yet made
complete investigation, but he is dis
posed to place little credence in the
charges. He has made some investiga-
tion and has found them, so far as he
has gone, to be utterly groundless.
The general impression among
those who know Baird is that he is
mentally unbalanced. He was at one
time very seriously injured in rail-
road wreck. he claims, and as an evi-
dence of his experience he carries a
silver plate in his skull to cover up a
space left after trephining operation.
The night he was arrested and locked
up in the police station he attempted
suicide by means of a leather strap
fastened around his neck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
WILL GET THE MONEY.
Providence and Abingdon Turnpike Com
pany's Claim Is to BE Paid.

Today. the Providence and Arlington
Turnpike company will receive from
the city an order for $2,4OS.63. in full
settlement of the famous damage suit
OF this amount s.. 200.49 represents the
original award; $S1l4 the costs and
$l21 the interest.
The city would pay this bill with any
thing but good grace but for the fact
that the same power which ordered
the warrant to be paid set the city free
from any future obligation Of the sort
and gave to it the full control of a
street which it has long desired to pos
SeSS.
The turnpike reople sent gang Of
men to begin repairs on West Market
street near Oak on Saturday but they
We're given notice to quit by Street
Commissioner Kinsley and they did.
1t is expected, however that the COM
pany will desire authoritatively to
know its position and that another at
tempt at repairing the road and con-
sequent litigation will result.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
BOARD OF TRADE MATTERS.
Ex-Judgc Hand viii Address the Meeting
Next Monday Night.

The regular May meeting of the
Scranton board of trade will be held
next Monday evening, and the feature
of it will be an address by ex-Judge
Alfred Hand on the subject of interip-
tional arbitration. He and Colonel n.
NJ. Boies attended the congress held
recently at the national capital in the
interest of that subject. 1t is needless
to say that the address will be interest
ing and Instructive.
Secretary ID. B. Atherton desires all
the members of the manufacturers
committee to attend the meeting to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. at which
the renOrt the committee will make to
the board meeting will be formulated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
ALFRED SHIPPERS FUNERAL.
Intcr,nent Was Made in DunmOrc Ccnc-
tcrv and Was Private.

From his late residence. 3O5 Franklin
avenue. .he funeral of Alfred s,hifier
took place at o'clock yesterday after
noon. Services We're conducted in the
house by Rev. Charles NJ Gfin. ID. D..
pastor of the Elm Park church. and
were attended by large number of
the friends of the deceased. who called
to pay their last tribute of respect
The interment was private and was
made in Dunmore cemetery. The pail
bearers were Il. I,. Carr, A. Bittenbend-
er. Charles Q. Carmap. Samuel Storm.
Lewis Keller and William Walton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
Six-Ycar-Old laughter of Mrs. T.. $. MOf.
fat Fell TWcUt, five Feet

While the nurse was at church Sum
day morning, Constance. the 6-year-old
daughter of Mrs. T.. :. MOffatt. of 306
Quincy avenue. fell out of Il window of
the third story to thy yard. a distance
of twenty-five feet. and both thigh
bones We're broken.
Dr.. n. Y. Leet was called and decided
to wait a few days before setting the
fractures. The injury is ii very serious
one, and n strange feature is that the
child does not seem to suffer any nain
and is able 10 nartake of the usual
nourshment. She has been feeble since
birth. and needed the almost constant
care of Il nurse. II is possible that
she may not recover. She is the young
est daughter of Mrs. MoIfatt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
PERSONAL.
W. W. Inglis is in New York city.

W. W. Inglis is in New York city.
RI. Rev. Bishop OHara on Sunday con-
secrated 81. iSnatius cemetery at Kings
ton.
Dccuty Prothonolary Myron Kasson and
Mrs. kasson returned yesterday after a
few days visit in Springviile, Susquehan-
IA county.
daughter, George and Bertha, and Nj -
Bertha Matzsar of 3G6 North Garfield
avenue. have gone to Henryville to at
TEND the funeral of Mrs. c. Bush.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
SOUTH SIDE SLANDEE.
Nineteenth Ward Nci.hhors at Law over
Il Loose Tongue.

Attorney NJ. A. Mckinley. represent
ing Lena BAIL, began an action Of tres
pass in the sum OF $1,000 yesterday
against Richard Heibing for slander.
The plaintiff is II years old and lives
with her father. Henry Bahl. ut l2l4
Beech street. South Side. The defend
ant is a resden. of that neighborhood
and is charged with having publicly
and in the presence Of divers persons
on April 25 and 20 last scandalized her
by uttering words designed to reflect
upon her chastity.
She claims he told the neighbors that
her father was enabled to get the house
painted as the proceeds of her chastity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

the flames the Edward Dolph and Mrs.
Davis cottages were not destroyed as
was reported on Sunday.
Yesterdays heavy rain storm at noon
time did effective work in eXtinguish-
ing the forest fires. Last night the
Z!g-zag streaks of fire that for several
nights stood out in such prominence on
the mountain sides We're invisible and
the atmosphere was less smoke laden
than it was Sunday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
THE COMING CDNCLAyE.
Meeting q" the Executive Committee OF
Arrangements Held InstS Sjcht.

Arrangements Held InSt Si"ht.
"A meeting Of the executive committee
haVlnS N charge the arrangements for
tn" coming knights Templar conclavc
in this city was held last night. The
principal business that occupied the at
tentiOn Of Che committee was the selec-
ton Of the matter that will go into the
souvenir programme. This programme
Is published under the dire ction of the
executive committee and will consist of
seNenty-two pages. Besides a comprc-
hensive statement of the details of the
conclave the programme will in way
be "uide book fOr the visiting Sir
knights as well as an interesting SOU
venir for them to preserve.
ON Thursday evening the members of
Occur de Lion commandery will drili
at the armOry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
CLUB FOR THE SUMNER.
Il is to BE Organized at the Y. W. G.. A.
I..I,i.,ht

II is TO Be Organized a, the Y. W. C.. A..
Tonight.
The educa tional classes of the Young
Women's ChIistian association will
close tonight II 80 with a special pro-
Sramme consisting of music, recitations
and tableauX. At the close of this en-
tertainment. a new club viii be organ
lied for the summer
An invitation is extended to every
woman and girl to attend the enter
tainment and to become a charter men,
Der of this club. which will be the popu'
lar organization of the summer. Some
special features will be introduced, and
a good tnae is in store for every woman
VINO becomes "A member.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
SPRING SUITS
AND OVERCOAIS;
For Men, BOYS Qnd Children

An elegant assortment at prices that
are very low considering the quality,
makeup. etc, is being shown at our
store. lfyou are thinking of buying
a Spring Suit cal in and look at our
stock-it will do you good, and us,
too, of course. We are almost sure
you will buy-cannOt resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
Fixing for the
Summer Cottage.

Pretty flowers look pretticr amid
cOnsenial environments. Jarde;
nicres, Flower Stands and Pedes.
tails on which to put them add to
the beauty Of the cottage: show
plants and flowers to better ad.
vantage.
1t isn't necessary to use the "best
china" or make out with kitchen
croCkery. Very attractive dinner
and toilet ware can be bought
for very little money now. a-days,
cheaper far than the cOmmOucst
stOneware of not so very long ago
We arc making feature of Sum.
mer cottage trade. Lamps, Lam
terns..- there are lots of necessi-
ties as we'll as comfort sugges-
tions here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
THE KELLEY CURE

Why let your home and business be destroy.
ed through strong drink or morphine when
you can be cured in four weeks at the Kelley
Institute, 128 Madison avenue Scranton, Pa.
The Cure win Bear lnvcstlgatlo lon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Colonel II. A. Conrscn Is sues COnsratG-
iatorv Order to the Thirtcc nth.

The copy of n letter from Governor
Hastings together with a congratula-
tory order, has just been issued by Col
onel Il. A. Coursen, of the Thirteenth
regiment They relate to the recent
correction obtained of the regiments
rating, which places it at the head of
the National Guard of the state, where
1t properly belongs. The order is as
following:
Scranton, May IL, 1896.
Circular No. l.
The attention of all concerned is hereby
directed to the following:
Headquarters National Guard of Pcnnsyl-
Vania, Aojutant Generals Office.
Harrisburg, Pa, May .. 1896.
General Order No. s.
Section NI.-'The Inspector general re-
ports the correction of an error in COM
putting the general average and figure OF
efficiency of the Thirteenth Regiment In
fantry. tSee page -, annual reporD. The
figure of efficiency of Company \ should
read 1913. The senral average and figure
OF efficiency of Company q should each be
R.sj. These corrections will make tn"
general avera ge and figure Of efficiency of
the Thirteenth Regiment Infantry 9L0S,
instead of 92.Sl. as published"
by order OF
Daniel r. Hastings.
Governor and Chief.
Thomas j. Stewart,
Adjutant General
II ~ Nibll i4it'il p4lAt anu llieiSuFt tHIt
the colonel cOnGratulatcS the regiment
upon the splendid showing the above rat
ings as published in General Orders No. 8,
give us for 1895 While il was a great dis
appointment to the regiment and its many
friends that the errors in the annual e.
port should have occurred and the glory
OF our victory somewhat lost to us
throughout the state and country. still it
Is great satisfaction 10 have the cOrrec-
tion made and an order published SO
promptly. giving us the first place in the
best National Guard that exists today in
the world, and when il is known that the
regiment went into camp with four new
captains, four new first leutenants five
new second lieutenants, Il new regimental
and two new battalion adjutants, a new
lieutenent-colonel and major, and last, but
not least, a new chaplain, the results at
tanned show the care and labor that has
been spent upon the regiment by its for
mer commanders, ana the personal interest
and pride every member has in maintain
ing its high standing ana past record of
efficiency.
The First regiment of Philadelphia fol-
lows us with rating of 9S.20 the Eighth
regiment with S9,73 next in order.
1t is expected the cry will be "stil on
ward" and that the close of 1896 will see
the regiment, still holding first place.
BY order of
Colonel Henry A. Coursen.
J.. +. Mates,
Adjutant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
FIRE AT MOOSlC LAKE.
Cottage OF William q. Robertson Was
Entirely DESTROYED.

Reports received from MarshwoOd
yesterday We're to the effect that the
forest fires about Moosir Lake on sun
dag destroyed the cottage of William
G. Robertson, superintendent Of the
DOlph Coal company. 1t was unoccu-
pied at the time. Though attacked by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

Meals and cold lunches served at all
hours at Lohmann's, Spruce street
Regular dinner 30 cents. Imported
and domestic wines, cigars and liquors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

Pillsbury's Flour mis- have a capac.
ity of 1850 barrels a Cay. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

AVOID PNEUMONIA, diphtheria and
typhoid fever, by keeping the blood pure.
the appetite good and the bodily health
parilla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

HOODS PILLS have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient vet easy ac-
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
CilILD'S HIGH FALL.

". L. SChill.ng, Musical Director.
VIII +. Burke, Stage Manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
our hat AND
FURNISHING GOODS Dept

Is replete with everything that is new
aud stylish; all the latest styles and
cOlOrs. Call in and be convinced.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22

most of the party remained, to the hall of
ST. Catherine, where none but those in
timately connected with the imperial
household were permitted to enter.
AT the moment of the entry of the i'm
perial party into the Kremlin a salvo of
100 guns was fred at signal given by the
commandant of Moscow. The bells OF all
the churches in the capital were kept
ringing throughout the day.
1t is impossible to describe the gorgeous
ness OF the scenes in the streets under the
brilliant sunshine The windows of the
houses along the route of the procession
and the street pavements were literally
packed with people and even the trees
lining the road near Petrovsky Palace
were filled with sightseers. The troops, in
their gala uniforms, in marching to their
respective positions, and the hundreds of
exalted personages comprising the guests,
were cheered by the crowd. Everything
was life-movements of color. Bands of
music played along the whole route. On
the pavements the first row on each side
of the road was filed with well-known
people, musical bodies, guilds, school
children, Red Cross nurses, etc. The
British Consulate, the only consulate
located along the route of the procession.
was handsomely decorated with Russian
and British flags. The utmost courtesy
was shown to members of the press, whose
badges enabled them to go everywhere.
The Car will spend the night at the Al
exandria Palace.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
No Expression of Surprise Shown
by Either of the Pris.
OnerS.
GRIEF OF VAN HORNS MOTHER
The Sheriff Makes Five More Arrests
for Completely in the Little.
field Murder.

W EAVERVILLE, CAL, May 21.-The
case of Crow and Van Horn for the muir
der of Jack Littlefield went to the Jury at
$50 last evening. At :15 the court was
called, when the foreman of the Jury an.
nounced that they had arrived at YER
dict. The courtroom was crowded with
spectators anxious to witness the effect
upon the defendants when the verdict was
announced, but they were disappointed If
anything like a sensation was expected.
Crow took his seat in very quiet manner,
showing not the least degree of nervous
ness, but Van Horn showed that he had
been under great mental strain since the
time the case went to the jury, and was
quite nervous as he walked into the court.
room and took his seat by the side of
Crow.
When the clerk arose to read the ver-
dict as rendered by the jury the court
room was painfully quiet, as there were
indications apparent to close observer
that verdict of guilty in some degree
was about to be read. Judge Ellison re-
quested every one present to refrain from
any demonstration of their approval or
disapproval of the verdict about to be rem
dered. The clerk then read as follows:
1--WE, the jury impaneled to try the case
of the people of the State of California
versus BayIes Van Horn and John Crow,
defendants do find them guilty of murder
in the second degree and recommend them
to the mercy of the court"
There was not an expression of surprise
Wis BILE on the countenance of either de-
! fendant. Crow or Van Horn. n.s-s4s., -as,s.
| Saturday at 10 O'Clock was the time fixed
for pronouneing sentence, and the jury
was discharged from further duty.
The result of the trial was soon conveyed
to the aged mother of Bayles Van Horn,
when a most painful scene followed. Her
shrieks and means could be heard for a
block distant, and every one within the
sound of her voice could not refrain from
expressing words of sympathy for the
poor old lady, who felt that her son was
innocent and that the jury could not do
aught but acquit him.
There was no demonstration of impor.
tance on the streets during the night, but
small gatherings of Long Ridge and Round
Valley men could be seen on every corner.
and it was expected that something to mar
the peace of the community would occur
before daylight. During this morning
peace and quietude reigned until about
1890 o'clock, when a surprise was sprung
on Joe Gregory, Fred Radcliffe, Thomas
Hayden, John Vinton and Buck Lacock
by the Sheriff placing them under arrest
and putting them behind the prison bars,
with the exception OF Buck Lacock, whois
still confined to his bed with bronchitis.
These five were charged with the murder
of Jack Littlefeld. The preliminary ex-
animation will probably be set for Nom
day moning.
The verdict of the jury gives general sat-,
| isf action.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
REBELS MADE THREE ATTACKS.
Attempts to Encircie Spanish Column
Meet With Failure and Con-
siderable Loss.

HAVANA, CUBA, May 2l.-The engage
ment which was reported unofficially yes
terday took place at Mootembo, province
of Matanzas The rebels made three
attacks upon the Spanish troops, who were
commanded by Colonel Meiina, but were
repulsed each time.
The insurgents who formed part of
Gomez's vanguard were commanded by
Collazo, Zayas and others. 1t was their
intention to encircle the Spanish column,
but the bravery of the troops prevented
them from carrying out the maneuver.
The rebel loss was ten killed and over
twenty wounded. The troops lost one
killed and ten wounded.
Only the Government report of the
fight has been received. Later advices
may put an entirely different aspect on
the engagement. 1t is stated on good au-
thority that an important expedition has
landed safely near Manzanillo.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 21.-Secre-
tary Olney has instructed Minister Taylor
to make vigorous representations to the
Spanish Government relative to recent
edicts prohibiting the expectation of to-
bacco from the island of Cuba, on the
grounds that it amounts to the practical
confscation of goods in Cuba owned by
Americans.