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JERMYN NEWS.
The Mysterious Disappearance OF
Eddie Cordner--A Fine Concert.
Personal Notes.

The Mysterious Disappearance of
Eddie Cordner--A Fine Concert.
Personal Notes.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. william Cum
ningham, of the East Side, a son.
The following was the programme
rendered at the Baptist Bazaar last
evening": Mandolin and guitar duet,
Ideal" Messrs. Wilson and Hunt;
solo and chorus, "Step by Step" Junior
Christian Endeavor society; instru-
mental, Messrs. Mellow and Long;
vocal solo, selected, Maggie Maxwell;
violin solo, Resource" May Maxwell
dialogue, "Mouse Trap" Misses Culey;
vocal solo. selected, Miss Mary Max
well; duet. mandolin and guitar,
aloha" Hunt and Wilson; vocal solo,
selected, Miss Maggie MAXWELL; in.
strumental music; recitation, THE
Church Organ" Miss Rettie Darrow
duet, mandolin and guitar, selected
Hunt and Wilson.
The Brownson Literary society met
Wednesday evening after their summer
vacation. Father Jynott announced
that the books for the library had ar
rived, and as soon as a book case car
be constructed the library will be
thrown open to the entire parish. The
number of volumes purchased by the
society is 260. To this will be added zoe
volumes, the gift of Father Lynott, al
of which will combine to make an ex
tensive and valuable library. The
members of the society will meet mex
Monday evening.
Miss Winnie Haggerty, of Scranton
| is visiting friends in town
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cordner are ir
state of great anxiety regarding the
| disappearance of Eddie, their 14-year
old son. He disappeared on Aug. 30
Mr.. Cordner has made extensive in
quiries, but fails to locate the boy
Certain boys, however, claim they
know where the boy is, but will no
tell, neither will they give any reason
The following is a description of tht
boy: Ordinary height, black eyes anC
hair, dark complexion. On the day o
disappearance he wore a dark coat anC
navy blue vest, knee pants and straw
/ hat.
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RAILROAD.

Schedule In Effect November IS. 1896.
Trains Leave Wilkes Barre as Follows
7.3O a. M, week days, for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, BaIti-
more, Washington, and for Pitts.
burg and the West. =.
IO.l5 a. M. week days, for Hazleton,
PottsvilIe, Reading. Norristown,
and Philadelphia; and for Sum
bury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington and Pitts.
burg and the West. .
3.l5 p. M, week days, for SunburY
Harrisburg, Philadelphia. ealti-
more, Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
3.l5 o. M, Sundays only, for Sum
bury, Harrisburg. Philadelphia a.,
and Pittsburg and the West.
600 %. M. week days, for Hazieton
]. r. WOOD. GenI Pass. Agent.
J. b. HUTCHINSON, General Manager
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provements are competed II will prob
ably clean and prepare for market g.
500 tons each day. 1t will take about
two months to rebuild the breaker and
during that time the breaker will be
idlc
The members Of the German Evan
gelist st. Paul's church are making
preparations for grand entertain
ment and social. which will be held in
Smiths Music Hall, Wednesday, Oct.
13, 1897 Admission, adults, rs cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Lloyd have is
sued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Gwen, to Luke Hall,
which will take place at the home OF
the brides parents, Wednesday even
ing, Sept. %, at 8 o'clock
Peter Meehen, while doing his work
at Johnson's slope, had the misfortune
to have his head cut by falling piece
of timber.
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GlLES.SHHPHERD NUPTIALS.

The marriage of Miss Charlotte Giles
and Russell Maxwell Shepherd was
solemnized on Wednesday evening at
the home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Giles, of Lincoln ave-
nue.. The ceremony was witnessed by
some two hundred guests. The mouse
was decorated most charmingly and a
floral arch of rare flowers extended
across the room, under which the ser
vice was rendered. At $50 o'clock the
bridal party entered, while Mendel-
sshon's wedding march was played by
Professor Rumbsy, violin, and Pro-
fessor Firth, plano. The bride and
groom were unattended, but were pre-
ceded by Messrs. Emmons Peck and
Edward Warrington as ushers. The
bride wore a gown of white satin, with
lace and pearl trimmings. The solemn
words which united the young couple
were spoken by the Rev. Charles Lee,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. After a season of congratu-
lations, the guests partook of refresh
ments. Tables had been placed upon
the lawn and in the house and the
scene was very attractive. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shepherd have left for an extend
ed tour to Omaha, Kansas City and
Denver, and various places of inter-
est, and will be absent about three
weeks. Upon their return they will
occupy their new residence on Darte
avenue. Among the out-of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Lobez, of Sus.
quehanna; Frank Dunkley, of Pitts.
ton; Miss Flo Allen and Mr.. Kerns, OF
Forest City; Miss Laura Davis and Mr.
Mooney, of Wyoming; Misses Grace
Whitney, Mead Schenk, of Honesdale;
Misses Donovan and Jones, Mr. and
Mrs. o. d. Shepherd, of Scranton; Rob.
ert ireland. of Danville; Mr.. and Mrs
John Maxwell of Oneida; Mrs. Mere
dith, of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Joseph.
inc and Ruth Courtright, of Wilkes.
Barre.
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Del. Iacka. and Western.

Eject Monday, June Fl, 1897.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
nrass FOR New York and all points East,
10 2,5O, 5.l6, 500 and 1920 a. M; l2.b5 and
''gS Exnress Z; for Easton, Trenton, Philadei-
mia and the South, 5.l5, 500 and 1920 a.
m, IL. IS and 1888 p. m.
washington and way stations, 9. 45 p m.
1'ohyhanna accommodation, 6.lO p. m.
I,Spfess for Binghamton, Oswego. Ell
MIRA Corning, Bath, Dansyille, Mount
Norris and Buffalo, 2l0, 235, 800 a. m.
md m % M, making close connections at
puffaio 70 all points In the West. North.
weps,t weps,tnshsrnton and way station, los D. m.
Hicholson accommodation, 400 and 61o
p 'Bminighamton IN and Elmira express. SIS
p p'EHnress ~; for Utica and Richfield Springs,
. az q. m, and 55 p. m.
-Tthaca 235, 800 a. m, and so p. m.
For Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
parre plymouth. Bloomsbury and DAN
viile making close connection at North
nmberIand for Williamsport, Harrisburg,
baltimore, Washington and the South.
Northunlberlatd and intermediate sta
tions. 800, 1920 a. m, and 155 and 800 p. m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations.
9 0s and III 90 a. m. Plymouth and inter-
mediate stations. $40 and SAT D. m. For
Kingston, 1910 p. m,
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information, pocket time
tables, etc, apply to M. l.. Smith, Dis"
trict Passenger Agent, depot ticket ONCE.
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..EN.
Delaware and Hudson.

:. On Monday. July 6. trains will leave
Scranton as follows:
For Carbondale-6.20 755, S.55 1o.15 a.
m; 1900 noon; l.21, 2.20 S.52, 5.25, 6.25. 757.
sl5, 10.45 p. m f; 1910 a. m
For Albany, Saratoga. Montreal, Bos-
ton, New England points, etc, go a. m.
2.20 p. m.
: Fore Honesdale-s2o, s.55 1o15 a. m;
,.For -Barre--e45,I $50. s.45. e2s,
ioSs a. m; 1905. LIS, 2.sS, 3S3 Al, 500. 75O
For New York. Philadelphia. etc.. via
Lehigh Valley r. R., 645. 150 a. m. 12C5,
l2S, ~ p m. with Black Diamond Ex-
For Pennsylvanla r. r. points-s.45. sSs.
a. M; 22s AL p. m.
For western points via Lehigh Valley
r; r., $50 a. m; 1905, 532 with Black
Diamond Express). $50. 11.3O p. m.
lows: = " EN
From Carbondale and the north.--6 10
746, $40, 9.84, 1910 a. m: 1900 noon; l.20.
22t, a25, 4:s7, 5.45, 745. s.45, 1l.25 p. m.
From Wllkes-Barre and the south-6.l6.
75O. $50, 1910 l1.s5 a. m; l,le- 2.l, 3.4s.
80. 6.2l, 1853, sos, 9:45 p. m; IL; o5 a. m.
J. w. BURDICK, G. P. A, Albany, N. Y.
H. w. CROSS. D. p. A., Scranton. Pa.
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FUNERAL OF PATRICK BOYLAN.

Yesterday morning the funeral Of
Patrick Boylan was attended at the
family residence, on Pike street, at
half-past nine. Rev. w. A. Nealon
celebrated requiem mass at st. Rose
church and delivered sermon. A
large number of friends were present.
The pall-bearers were: James Quinn,
Michael Lotus, Thomas Rouse, John
Merrick, Thomas Malta, of Scranton;
Thomas NJ Nealon, William Burke and
Austin LaVelle,
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Lehigh Valley Railroad System.
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur
ing CLEANLINESS and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE IL, 1897.
n AINS LEAVE ANTON

IN EFfECI JUNE Ia, 1871.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON
For Philadelphia and New York via d.
& H r. r. at GAS, 7.50 a. M, and IL O5, 125.
22S, AL (Black Diamond Express) and
Il. so p. m.
For Pittston and wilkes-Barre via D.
L. & w r. r.. 600, sos, 1l.20 a, m, l.55
g. 40, 800 and S.H D. m.
For White Heven, HaZleton, Pottsville,
and principal points in the coal regions
via d. & II. r. r.. 6.i5. 7.5O a, m, 1908 and
For * Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Har-
tioR tioRs Via P D. II. r. r., s45, 75o a. Saa M.
1905, 1.25, 2.2S, AL (Black Diamond Ex-
press), Al and 11.3o p. m;
Ithaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via D., l., & W. r. r., 800.
sos a. M, 12.40 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
Falls, Chicago and all points west via D.
& II. r. r., 1905. 1888 (Black Diamond
Express), $50 and 1l.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes Barre and New York, Phladel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge
ROLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.
CHAs. s. LDE. Gen. Pass. Agt.. Phila..
A. w. NoNNEMACHER, Asst. Gen.
Pass Agt.. South Bethlehem, Pa.
Scranton Office. 309 Lackawanna avenue.
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ROBBERY AT MIDDAY.

AS a boy named Lynch, about IA
years old. the son of Michael Lynch,
who resides near the old toll-gate, was
returning home from the Erie colliery,
about 8 o'clock on Wednesday after
noon, he met two tramps, who demand
ed something to eat, and then one Of
the men snatched the dinner pail from
the boy and took from it 81, the lads
pay, which he had just received. The
men ran away. Constable Neary has
been notified and has a general de-
scription of their appearance and dress.
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PR1C' BURG.

The Johnson al company, which
closed down its colliery Sept. 1, is now
| engaged in rebuilding the breaker. 1t
has had a capacity for preparing 1000
| tons of coal a daY; but when the i'm
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CARBONDALE.

IReaders will please note that adver-
tisements, orders for job work. ana
items for publication left at the estab-
lishment OF Shannon & Co.. newsdealers.
North Main street, Will receive prompt at
tention; office open from a. m. to 10
p. MI
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FOOT BALL SEASON.

The Carbondale Indians were at
Honesdale on Wednesday and in the
presence of a crowd of Honesdale's en-
thusiastic players defeated the foot ball
team by a score of 100.
Swift, Menner and Ham did good
work for the Honesdale team, but their
efforts were in vain. OF the Carbon
dale men, Crane made the first touch
down; Lathrope, James Murrin and
Kelly were brilliant players. Frank
Murrn made a magnificent run of over
fifty yards. The teams were as fol-
lows:
Honesdale. Carbondale
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to attend the w. c. T. u. convention
at Dalton.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Effect Monday, May S1st, 1897
Trains leave Scranton as follows: For
New York and intermediate points on
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RAILROAD THE TABLES.

Erie railroad. also for Hawley, Lake
Ariel and local points at 500 a. m. and
2.S p. m.
Additional trains for Lake Ariel ana
points intermediate at S.45 a. m. and $50
y. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
CHARGED WITH VAGRANCY.
Charles Hammond Committed to tn.
WOrkhOuse for Three Months.

Charles Hammond Committed to the
WOrkhOuse for Three Months
Charles Hammond, who claims to be a
mil er from Kentucky, and also says he Is
the father of Randall Hammond, the boy
who was arrested few days ago at the
request of Sanitary Officer Frank for using
his name in begging on the street. was to-
day before Judge Kimball on a charge of
vagrancy, and in default of 800 bond was
committed to the workhouse for three
months. Judge Kimball informed the ac-
cused that if it appears upon further in
vestigation that his claim of having a
brother in Charlotte, N. c., is true he will
be released and furnished with transporta-
ton to that point
The defendant claimed that he reached
Washington September II from Kentucky,
and, being without means, could not pro-
coed further. and allowed his son to go out
on the street and beg for money, hoping
to secure enough to pay for tickets for
beth to their destination.
The court was informed that an investi-
CATION by Detective Muller disclosed that
Hammond was in Washington all of Au-
gust and that Inspector Mattingly ami
Sanitary Officer Frank had learned from
Chief of Police Smith of Alexandria that
Hammond was known in that city as a
bum Judge Kimball then took the ac-
ton above stated.
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THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Personal Notes of Interest About People of
This City.
Washington Is More Attractive just
sorts - Early Fall Weddings.

The announcement is made of the mar
riage yesterday of Mrs. l. NJ Bittinger to
Mr.. John c. Marin of New York city. The
ceremony was performed at noon by the
Rev. D.. Bittinger of Washington at the
home of the brides sister, in Germantown, Pa.
The guests invited were few in number.
including only the nearest relatives. After
the wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. Marin
left for a couple of weeks stay in the
White mountains. Having taken apart
ments at the Beresford, overlooking Cen
trail Park, they will be at home after the
middle of October. The bride is well known
in Washington, both In society and In char
liable work.
The Bishop of Rochester England, was
guest of Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee of
Washington at Twilight Park. on his way
from Lenox to Albany, recently.
Miss Carolyne Nordlinger has left the city
for a visit to her sister, Mrs. 8. Rice of
o''39 Prairie avenue, Chicago. Ill.
Mrs. Peter Harr ami her daughter. Miss
Addie, have returned to their home in lie
Droit Park, after a pleasant stay at At
lantlc City.
An unusually interesting wedding took
place Tuesday at 3 pm at the parsonage
of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. cor
ner 9th and streets, two couples being
married at the same time. Parts of the
beautiful ritual of the church-identical
with the Anglican-were used for the two
couples. Dr. Geo. V. Leech was the Off
ciating minister. The parties We're Mr..
W. A. Cowne and Miss Linda Bennett anu
Mr.. w. II. Bennett and Miss Ida B.Weaver.
They received many congratulations from
quite party of friends who had gathered
to witness the ceremony. The parties
were all from Fauquer county. Va. They
took the o'clock train for their future
homes. Catlett station and Midland, i'll
the same county.
Last evening the wedding of Mr.. F. Grove
and Miss K. Becksten took place at the
residence of Rev. Dr. s. II. Greene The
bride was dressed in white, and the deco
rations We're golden rod and ferns. Only
the immediate members of the families
of the bride and groom. together with d
few of their special friends were present.
After the ceremony the company repaired
to the house of the bride, where a hand
some supper was served.
Chaplain and Mrs. Van Hyck have re-
opened their home on New Hampshire ave
nue., after an absence of six months, the
greater part of which was spent in their
beautiful country home in Milford Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Rout have is
sued cards for the wedding CT their daugh-
ter, Carrie May, to Mr.. Frank B. Kelley
OF this city at st. Paurs Church, October
g. at o'clock
Mrs Russell of 18th street has gone to
New York for a few days
The marriage of Miss Carrie Hamilton
and Mr.. Ernest Pruesser took place last
evening at Holy Trinity Parish, after which
the bcide and groom proceeded to the home
OF the bride, where large number CT
friends were awaiting their return, and a
peasant evening was spent, after which
MIR. and Mrs. Pruesser left for their we'd
ding trip.
Mrs. F. Bryan has returned home after an
extended visit in New York city.
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DIED..

GREEN. On Wednesday. September % 1897 ut
80 PAL, PATRick. beloved husband Of Mary
native of County Kerry, ireland.
Funeral services at the residence. 69 G street
northwest, Saturday. September -, $50 o'clock
thence to st. Aloysius Church, where re, ui-In
mass will be celebrated at am. %
BRUCE. On wednesday. September 30, 1897. at
9;lo O'Clock pm. kHsINALD E, beloved son
aged twenty-one years and six months.
Funeral services will take place at the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church Saturday. Septcn,h' =;
%. at 2 O'Clock. Friends and relatives are re-
specially invited. 2
DYER On September g. 1897, at 11:55 pm,
ELIZABETH DYER widow Of the late George
II. Dyer, in the sixty-first year of her age
May she rest in peace.
Funeral will take place from No. IL 9th street
northeast: thence to 81. Joseph's Church. I'd and
streets northeast, at . o'clock an. where
mass will Ice said for the repose of her sonl.
Nrince Georges county papers please copy.l
At her residence. SIC l. street southeast, MARIE
MCDONNELL. beloved wife of b. A Mcdonnell
and daughter of Lucy and the late Richard Me-
Cauley. aged tarty-six years.
Funeral from her late residence Monday. Sep
tember "a, at am; thence TO ST. Peters
Church, where requiem mass will be said for
the repose OF her soul
PLANT. At the Emergency Hospital. Washington
d. D.; c. s at midIighsi on :, wedGesaay September
OF NJ. Alkaline and the late John ii. Plant, aged
fifty mine years
fCnerai 1ron resluence 40 ID street northeast, on
Saturday morning, September 25. at $50. Re-
QUEEN mass ut ST. Al1ysius Church at 10 o'clo X
am. Relatives and friends invited TO attend.
Department of the Potomac. G.. A. r.
Headquarters John F. Reynolds Post. No. 6.
September %. 1897.
The death of Comrade FREDERICK ii. PLANT.
late private ID Battalion. ID. c. Volunteers. Is
nounced. Comrades requested to meet at Grand
Army Hall. wearing the badge OF the order. ON
Saturday morning at O'Clock TO attend his funeral.
Requiem mass at St Aloysus Church at 10 am.
1nterment at Arlington cemetery. BY order
m nd
F. L. NcKENNA, Adjutant.
R0ACHE On September "a. 1897. at 7:10 am,
at her residence, Is Myrtle street northeast,
Z. Roache.
Funeral notice hereafter.
THOMAS In New York. on September "a. 1897.
ALICE REBECCA, wife of Henry L. Thomas
Interment at Poughkeepse, n. Y. 2'
WEST. On Friday. September p. 1897 at 1l:iO.
LOUISE. beloved wife of W. Scott West and
beth Neitzey.
Notice of funeral hereafter. Rockville Nd,
papers please copy
WILKINS. On Thursday. September p. 1897.
after a brief Illness. at her summer home at
Warner. N H.. Mrs. FLORENCE %. WILKINS,
beloved wife Of Frank q. wilkins Of this city.
Funeral and interment 1t Warner ON Sunday, Sep
In Memoriam.
PATTERSON. In loving remembrance Of our dear
sister, MARY PATTERSON who died three
years ago today. September "a 1894
We miss you.
. CHANIE AND EMMA PATTERSON.
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MIR. WOODS RETIREs.
Will No Longer Prosecute Suit for
Restoration to Office.

|
Restoration to Office.
Mr.. F. H. Stephens of counsel for John G.
Woods of Louisville, KY, stated to a Star
reporter today that Mr.. Woods case
against the Postmaster General and the
first assistant postmaster general will no
longer be prosecuted.
This is the case, 1t will be recalled in
which Mr.. Woods sought by injunction to
prevent the Post Office Department officials
from removing him from the position of
superintendent of mails In the Louisville
post Office, to which he was appointed in
1893, Mr.. Woods contending that his re-
moval was in violation of the civil service
act of 1888, and the rules and amendments
Hereunder. approved by ex-President
Cleveland and President Mckinley. Judge
Cox as fully reported in The Star at the
time, denied the injunction, holding that
the power to appoint subordinate officials
Of the government carries with it the
power of removal. and that the courts are
without jurisdiction in the matter, and
cannot, therefore, interfere.
Mr.. Stephens is of the opinion that Mr..
Woods will appeal to the President, be-
lievtng that Mr. Justice Cox would be sus-
tanned by the appellate courts. should he
carry the case before them on appeal, as
was first intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
WANTS ADDITIONAL NURSES.
DIR. Hickling Suggests Needs of WASH
ington Asylum Hospital.

In letter to the Commissioners, Dr.
Hickling, the visiting physician At the
Washington Asylum Hospital, reconme his
that additional nurses be apDoin,e I. Th,
hospital. he says, is crippled because Of q
lack of proper nursing, and the criticism il
las provoked i'm the past has been due to
this lack Of nurses. He urges the appoint
ment of regular trained nurse Who is
capable OF teaching. and the establishment
OF a training school for nurses. Tho Com
missioners have approved the recommer-
dation and will include all estimate for ad-
ditional nurses in their estimates to Com
sress for the support of the institution
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THE CURRENCY CONFERENCE
Resumption of Discussion I'm Execu.
tive Session.

Todays session of the monetary confer
ence at the Arlington Hotel was held I've.
hind closed doors. usual. and was de-
voted TO continuation of the PROCEEDINGS
or previous sessions. The members indulr.
Ell in q general discussion Of the work He-
fore the conference and the desirabiliiy' of
intrusting it to subcommittee. together
with the nature of the subdivision thus 10
be made.
The conference will probably adjourn this
afternoon until Monday morning when
Chairman Edmunis is expected 10 return.
No decision has been reached upon the
proposition to remove the conference 10
Philadelphia.
Chairman Edmunds' Statement
Last nights meeting CT the monet ary
conference at the Arlington was presided
over by Vice Chairman Leighton. in the alb
sence of Chairman Edmunds. who left
early in the evening for Philadelphia. Be
fore departing. Mr.. Edmunds gave out the
following statement:
The commission is composed of gentle
men residing in all the different sections OF
the country. They were not selected To
represent nor do they represent any spe-
cial interest TO he promoted by whatever
they may think IL wise to do; but rather
to contribute from the principal calings of
the industry and commerce and finance of
'he hteo oedtes Such lfliorfldtion as
would be likely to aid in reaching just con-
c.usions. and IN suggesting measures tina:
should be eaefciel equally TO the whole
body of the people of the country. Natur-
ally and necessarily. it may he supposed
that no particular plans changes in the
laws would at present either be agreed
upon or even proposed, but rather that the
first labors of the commission would be
devoted to ascertaining the existing cond-
ton of things, as affecting all interests of
me people, and what evils or dangers now
exist
The people Of the whole country may
ieel sure that the commission will do Moth
irg. and recommend nothing. that is in
tended to advance any interest or class al
the expense of any other. wha tever may b,.
the public opinion in respect of the wisdom
of what the commission may finally sug
gest to be dBne.''
The commission continued its informal
discussion OF the method of work 10 be
adopted.