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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
CREED REVISION
Committees REPORT
Statement Issued Through the
Secretary, Rev. William Henry
Roberts.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
| PittsburE. Dec. 26.--The Presbyter-
| ian creed revision committee has is
sued the following statement through
it's secretary, the Rev. DR.. William,
Henry Roberts:
For the information of the church.
I am authorized to say that the COM
mittec on credal revision met at
Washington, D. c.. on Dec 4, and re-
mained in session until Dec. IA. The
work accomplished at the meeting
consists Of brief statement of the
reformed faith in untechnical terms,
and also a declaratory statement. The
statement OF the reformed faith is
contained in sixteen articles and thu
declaratory statement covers chapter
iii, chapter X, section 8; chapter XIV.
section 6, of the confession of faith as
specified in the assembly's instructions
to the committee; and also additional
statement as to the gospel Of the
Holy Spirit The work thus far done
is altogether tentative, is not for pub
lication, and is to be considered at an
other meeting of the committee, to be
held in Philadelphia, Feb. S, 1902. The
committee also appointed sub-com-
mlttee OF 1lVe, consisting OF +. w. u.
Humphrey, Doctors Mcilibbin, Fisher.
Niccolls and Moffat, to prepare ten
tative revision of the confession Of
faith on the several points contained
in the instructions of the committee
above named, the same to be consid-
cred at the February meeting, along
with the declaratory statement"
1t is generally understood by the
Presbyterian ministers in this city
that the plan of the committee is TO
report the declaratory statement to
the next general assembly and side.
track the revision movement until the
assembly of 1903 The new creed men
on the committee are aggressive and
believe that the plan of campaign will
best promote their desires and give
relief at once to the church.
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E Pluribus Unum.

\ Coney Island excursion steamer was lcavins
New York with but few passengers aboard rh,
boat had Just cast off when Il stout man with 4
very rcd face rushed down the pier, and, flour
ishing his stick, shouted: "lfcy. captain! Put
blackjack her quick. Here's n large party
wants to 60"
The captain was at first derisivc. hut finally
shouted from the piot.housc GLOW large il
the party?"
For an instant the fat man hcSia,cd, then he
yelled back: "Bctwccn sixty and seventy"
AS soon as the captain heard this number he
instantly ordered the steamer back and madl
fast again. The fat man waddlcd across the glng
plank, and picking out nice deck seat. flannel
himself with his straw hat. Meanwhile the cap
tain and his crew waited for the party to n.
rive. After waiting five minutes and more the
captain turned mpatcntly toward the stou;
man and asked: ''Whercs your party between
sixty and seventy? This boat cant wait all day
for them"
''Oh. that's all :ight." replied the fat pass
cnger with bland smile; "lm the party; SIXTY.
five today. sir"
The captains face grew reddcr even than the
passengers as he f,,riously rang the bcil to
steam ahead but the fat man at once became the
hero OF the boat.-Collicr's Weekly
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, was in the old Schlager building on
Lackawanna avenue.
One of the features of last nights
gathering was the presence of Super
intendent Henry Smith of the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western COM
pany shops, who as boy learned his
trade with Mr.. .Hessinger, Mr.. Hessinger
is one of the oldest members of Alliance
Lodge of Odd Fellows and has been
secretary for twenty years. He has also
for years been identified with the Odd
Fellows encampment and for many
years has been collector of taxes in the
Eleventh ward.
Following the reception supper was
served to which the following sat down:
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore IIcSsinger, Cleveland
Ohio; MI. and Mrs. George iIessngcr, Meadylle
Pa; Mr. and Mrs, William licssingcr, Red Banks
\, d.; Mr. and Mr. John Munly, Perth Amboy
\. j.. Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Wick. Jersey City
Heights; Mrs. NJ, IIcssinger, William Iessinger
Frank licssingcr, William IicsSinger, Nlr. and
Mrs. John Femme. Mr., and Mrs, Frank NASH
burn, Miss Mary Maus. Mr. and Mrs
William Mau', ST., Mr. and Mrs, William Maui,
jr., M:, and Mrs John Arnold Mrs William
Linn, Mr. and Mrs. William Reckcr, Mr. and Mrs
Henry Scheucr. Mr.. and Mrs. George Yunkprt
Mr., and Mrs. Theodore Lewcrt. MIR, and Mrs
John Frucchtel, Rev. and Mrs. William Nordt
Charles keifer, Peter Miller, Charles u, Neuirr
Miss Neuler, Mr.. AMI Mrs Henry smith, Mrs
Mary Held, George Femme, Professor schmidt
Miss Annie Faust, Miss Emma Lewelt, Miss Car.
rle Femme, Adam Mau', William Brandt, Archie
Femme, Albeit Fcnna, Leroy Femme, Parker NASH
burn
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The Guinea Pigs Tail.

The 12-year old of a Van lturcl street fond
parent recently became the proud possessor OF
some gui'aa pigs. A day or two after the s,,nl
were safely corrallcd in cage he went about
Dragging OF his acquisition among his playnlat"s.
Now. it seems. these y6ungStcr, knew of "s,ll
in which guinea pigs play prominent part
They started to "huol" the yurng,tcr and
caught him fast and hard
lie felt so badly about it that he started in
turn to ''scll' some on else. His father was the
victim.
Did YOU know, papa. that if You hold a
guinea pig by the tail its eyes will drop out :"
His father laughed outright.
''Why, who told You such stuff. Louis?'
''Ihc boys all say that" answered Louis,
sober as Il judge. land its so. yes, sir"
''Oh, NONSENSE said his father, still !a,. Il.
ing.
"Wcll. You go to the cage and hold one up
and you'll scc''
Just TO lumor the hoy the fatlcr went ont
In moment he came back looking--wcil looking
just like Il man that's been badly sold.
'The little rascal got me tha; time" lie re.
marked to friend.
"But don't see tho point" said the friend.
Don't your?'
"So."
"Wel, guinea pigs have no tails "-Topes 4.
Capital.
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least pretcnsc to being gentleman would smoke
in the same seat with lady! II is plain TO me
that you are cad!'
The meek man said not word lie looked
scared and crestiallcn.
Then the first man drew ont cigar, lighted
IL, and blew cloud of smoke among the very
women whom he had been defending.
Their looks Of surprise were all that could be
desired Some began to litter. Instantly the
meek man was all fire.
"lll pound tho life out OF YOU. you loafer."
he cried, as he attempted to climb over the lack
of the seat and get at the man who was calmly
smoking. The women became alarmed. They
begged him to dcsist Some held him. ITc only
made the more frantic efforts to reach his foe.
All the women got excited. Some even hcgan TO
grow hystcrcal and call for the conductor, who
was in the closed lsrt of the car forward. one
woman pleaded with the angry stranger.
Don't YOU see it was only Joke? Let 1t 30
at that, please do" she said.
There is only one man in the world who
could play such joke that on me and liyc."
roarcd the cxaspcritcd victim.
"Who is tlat?" demanded the speaker.
THAT h my old chum Mt the preparatory
school, George -. Moore, whom | have not seen
for years.
~ am George u. Moorc''
'iou don't say?'
"Surc!"
'shakc! Let's get oir and have a drink
''Slre! Stop the car."
Jumping to the street, they claspcd one an.
other with both arm most atfcctionltclv, then
raised their hats to the now more than ever as.
tonishcd women and yelled gayly to the con.
ductor.
Push by, culy!'--New Yor,; Tribune.
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Harry L. Frederick, of 1917 Blair ave-
nue., was shot and perhaps fatally
wounded early yesterday morning by
an unknown Italian who, with u friend.
was endeavorlng to force his way into
n disreputable resort ut 1884 Providence
road, in which Frederick was stopping
over night.
The resort in question is kept by Mrs.
Alice williams and Frederick was en-
amoured of one of the inmates of the
place. Nellie Allen by name. About 4
o'clock yesterday morning two Italians
Knocked at the door of the house and
sought admlttance. The Allen woman
went to the door and when she saw
who sought admittance told the two
men that she would not let them in.
They pushed the door open upon
hearing her reply and sought to force
themselves by her into the house
She screamed and Frederick came
rushing to her assistance from a back
room. He had beer bottle in his hand
and threw 1t at one Of the men, strik-
ing him in the head.
The Italian uttered an angry cry and
pulling his revolver, fired three shots.
The first two We're fired into the air
and struck the ceiling The last one
was aimed direct at Frederick and
struck him in the groin. He fell gasp
ing to the floor and the two Italians
ran down the road.
The injured man was taken to the
Lackawanna hospital and later to the
Scranton Private hospital at which lat
ter institution the bullet was removed
yesterday afternoon. 1t had passed al
most entirely through the body and
was found lodged in the muscles of the
back. The liver and parts Of the small
intestnes were pierced and the injured
man was reported last night to be in Il
very serious condition.
Detective Iona Day and the North
Scranton police are endeavoring to run
down the guilty man.
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Outline Studies OF
Human Nature
Franks of College Boys

Columbia university students have lot OF room
to knock around in. without disturbing neigh.
boIs, up on the mostly mimprovcd region Of
Morningsidc Heights, 50 that their pranliS sud
practical jokes attract less attention than they
used to do when the university WAS further
downtown But passengers who Use the .ims ~
dam avenue cars 10 carry them to and from
Washington Height, frequently get taste Of the
students hilarity as they pass the university.
Not long ago young fellow boarded a crowd.
cd open at One Hundred and Twentieth street.
At One Hundred and Sixteenth street another
got on They both sat in the smokers seats. in
which many women had also taken seats. aS il
too much the custom among the fair sex. Neither
man made any sign of recognition to the other
Evidently they were strangers. one drew from
his pocket a cigar and began 10 light ii.
Don't you dare To smoke here, Sir.'' cX.
claimed the other, assuming most truculcnt
manner.
~ thought smoking was allowed in the open
cars oi New York." said the other, politely. II
am stranger in this city II have msundcr
stood the rules hope I may be excused
His gcntlcmanly manner contrastcd with III,
others rudencss. the sympathy of all tho g
who heard, but before any one could explain that
the stranger from out OF town was not mistaken
MS to the rules about smoking the first man
reared OUT
Rules or no rules, sir, no one who made the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
ZIONIST CONGRESS.
The Meeting in Switzerland Attend
ed by 1000 Delegates.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated PreA
Base, Switzerland, Dec, 26.-The
Zionist congress opened here today un-
der the presidency of Dr. Theodore
Hcrzl, of Vienna, the founder of the
Zionist movement to Palestine. The
congress is attended by over 1000 dele
gates, representing every important
country of the world with the eNcep-
ton of Australia.
IN the course of his opening address
President IIerzl referred to his au-
dience with the sultan last May In
which the sultan expressed his SYM
pathy with the Zionist movement, said
he considered the Jews to be desirable
colonists and declared himself their
friend.
DR.. Herzl said that he had absolute
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
Total Receipts for the Year Ending
November, 1901,

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. 26-The monthly
statement of the collections of internal
revenue show that the total collections
for November. 1901, We're S2317S,951, q
decrease as compared with November,
1900, of so,165,33O.
The collections from the several
sources of revenue are given as fol-
lows; Spirits. sl2,OS0,Sl2, increase, ST.
O,492. Tobacco, s4264,7CO, decrease
$G4O366. Fermented liquors. $4,9731S3,
decrease s474,5S9. Oleomargarine. s2l2,-
S14, decrease s25,Sl3. Special taxes not
elsewhere enumerated SIS, S,G66, increase
$249l6. Miscellaneous, $l,5lS,76s, de-
crease s2,379965.
For the five months Of the present
fiscal year, the total receipts were
$l20 0654,395, decrease as compared
with the corresponding period in 1900
of $l0.625,S92. This decrease Is wholly
due to the decrease i'm the rate OF tax
alton under the revenue reduction bill
passed at the last session of congress
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
ACTION WAS
UNANIMOUS
70 ORDINANCES PASSED
SECOND READING.

Amendments Agreed Upon et the
Conference Were Adopted-Princi-
pie Ones Provide for a Graduated
Tax on Gross Receipts and for
the Assumption of Responsibility
for Grading Damages by the Com
pany-opposition to North End
Franchise-The Gas Franchise
Considered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
CHILDREN OF ST. LUKE'S.
Christmas Service and Entertain
ment for Them This Evening.

The Sunday school festival of st.
Luke's Sunday school and three of her
mission schools will be held this even
ing, at 7.30 o'clock, The service will
be held in the church, Rev. f. r.
Bateman making the address.
The Christmas tree and entertain-
ment will be held in the Parish house
Immediately after the service. Par
ents and friends of the Sunday school
children are invited,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
THREW BOTTLE
and WAS SHOT
HARRY L. FREDERICK IN A
DANGEROUS CONDITION.

Two Italians Tried to Force Their
Way Into House of Mrs. Alice
Williams at 1884 Providence Road
and Frederick Went to Assistance
Of Nellie Allen Who was Trying
to Keep Them out-He Threw a
Bottle at the Intruders and was
Shot.
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FREE FREE FREE

Special Xmas OferFor u days only we will
give one set of Wallace Bios Slrer.pated Tea.
spoons to every lady scndinG this adj and Is
ents for one box OF OIINER's MAGIC CORN
sALvE. Only ore set in a family oner tx'
pircs Jan. |, Oliver Chemical Co., Rochester, N.f.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
City Notes.

DANCE AT sIEGEL'S--Tle parlor class will
conduct a dance at Sicgcls tonight
BANQUET AT JERMYN.--on Jan. 81, The
lackawanna and Luzernc Dental association viii
have its annual banquet at the Jcrmyn.
BARRETT WON PRIZE..--Thomas Barrett, Of
South Scranton, won the 81 gold piece in the
prize drawing Christmas eve at 1865 Wyoming
avenue for the benefit of the Green Ridge Drum
corps, No. 50.
MEETING THIS EvENlNG.-'rherc will be a
meeting of the officers and tyovcrncsscs OF tie
Catholic Historical society and Newman Masa.
zine club, ut their rooms on Washington avenue,
at s o'clock this evening.
DONATIONS FOR 1loME.-Thc Home for the
Fricndlcss acknowledges the following cash don;'.
tions: Mrs. j. A.. Wisner, 500; Mrs. John Jcr.
myn, $40; A. B. Dunning. $40; W. II. Gear.
hart, SIS; j. J. Jermyn, $50.
AWARDED CONTRACT. -Woclkcrs & Beilman.
contractors, of this city, have been awarded the
contract for erecting brewery for the Carbon.
dale Brewing company that is to cost S!lO,OoO
1t is to be completed by Aug. l next.
LEG FRACTURED. .-Gcorge kochier driver
Employed at the Archibald mine. had his left leg
fractured by being squeezed between cars while
at work yesterday morning. lie was taken 10
the Moses Taylor hospital, where the injured leg
set.
SEVENTEENTH WARD CAuCuS.-Thcrc will
Ie caucus of the Republicans of the Seventeenth
ward in the office of Alderman John Il. Howe,
on tuesday, Jan. :, from to p. III. Candi.
dates for ward or district offices must register
with the secretary not later than Jan. }.
SMALL FIRE.--A lighted candle in the hands
of a little girl set fire to clothing in the base.
ment of the house at 60 Green's lane. last even
ing. An alarm turned in, but the fire was
extinguShcd without the aid of the tircmen The
apartments are occupied by q man named Ber.
nctto and his family
SESSION OF ORPHANS COuRT.-Thcre will
bc session of the Orphans court in the Orphans
ourt room, on Saturday at 10 II. M, at which
time Judge A. A. Fosburg will hear motions
and dispose OF matters then returnablc Under
,lc new rules the last Saturday of each month.
except July and August, is return day.
EMPLOYEES REMEMBERED joint en-
ploycs of the Wells Fargo and National Express
ompanes were remembered literally Christ
mas. The first mentioned company furnished tur.
keys and trimmings to all hands employed for
Christmas and New Years. and the National EN-
vress company presented each with a ten dollar
gold piece.
SHOOTING M\TCH.--Thc members Of the Dal.
ION Gun club held live bird shoot Christmas.
The following is the out OF possible ten:
Charles Greasy, q John Thomas. Z; J. l..
Swartz, 0; Will Phillips, Z; Will Brewer, 0;
Fred Snyder, q Ed. Boutsman, S.; Will Smith,
8; Perry Gardner, g.; Charles Won Storch, :;
Howard Slocum, s; Harry Dalton, 10; John
Weir, referee. They will have another shoot on
New Years day at 10 a. III.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
PRICE Sc JENKINS,
lso Wyomin. Avenue. Ladies' Furnishers.

confidence in the national colonization
movement and believed this would sue
ceed where efforts toward charitable
colonization has failed.
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MI. Chas. Russell, Concert 'Cellist
and Teacher, of New York,

VIII accept limited number Of pupils
in Scranton. For terms, etc, apply to
Miss Julia G, Allen, 5l2 Washington
avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27

BARRETT WON PRIZE-Tfomas Barrett, Of
South Scranton, won the 81 gold piece in the
prize drawing Christmas eve ut 1865 Wyoming
avenue. for the benefit Of the Green Ridge Drum
corps, No. 50.
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An Artist Found Dead.

by Exclusive Wire from The Associated pres.
London. bee, 2jr Sir Joseph Noel Patton, the
painter, WAS found dead in his bed at Edinburgh
today lie was bora in ISL.
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MEETING THIS EVENlNG.--Thcrc will be a
meeting of the officers and sovcrncsscs OF tile
Catholic Historical society and Newman Maya.
zine club. ut their rooms on Washington avenue,
at s o'clock this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27
Tr1r SCRANTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY. DECEMBER a. 1901

These gentlemen representing the
board have worked hard and industri-
ouslyand have succeeded in getting the
promoters of these companies to agree
to what ] believe to be a fair ordin-
ance an ordinance in which the inter-
ests of the city are amply safeguartled
These conferences have been produce
tive of incalculable good to the citizens
of this city who may now rest assured
that the day has gone by in Scranton
when her streets will be given away
without something in return"
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DONATIONS FOR IOME.-Thc Home for the
Fricndlcss acknowledges the following cash don;l.
tions: Mrs. J. A. Wisner, $lN; Mrs. John Jcr.
myn, $40; A. u. Dunnng, $40; W. II. Gear.
hart $25; j. j. Jermyn, $50
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BANQUET AT JERMYN.--on Jan. el The
1ackawanna and Luzernc Dental association VIII
have its annual banquet at the Jcrmyn.
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AWARDED CONTRACT. .-Woclkcrs & Bcilman,
contractors, of this city, have been awarded the
contract for erecting Il brewery for the Carbon.
dale Brewing company that is to cost SllO,0OO
1t is to be completed by Aug. l next
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27

DANCE AT SIEGEI S.-Tle parlor class will
conduct a dance at Sicgcl's tonight.
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LEG FRACrrRED.-(;corgc kocher, driver
Employed at the Archibald mine. had his left leg
fractured by being squeezed between cars while
at work yesterday morning. lie was taken 10
the Moses Taylor hospital, where the injured leg
was set.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-27

SEVENTEENTH WARD CAUCuS-Thcrc will
lie caucus of the Republicans of the Seventeenth
ward in the office of Alderman John Il. Howe,
on Tuesday, Jan. :, from to Z p. m Candi-
dates for ward district offices must register
with the secrctarY not lnter than Jan. ).
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employees REMEMBERED.-T joint EN-.
ploycs of the Wells Fargo and National Express
ompancs were remembered literally on Christ.
mas. The first mentioned company furnished tur.
keys and trimmings to all hands employed for
Christmas and New Years, and the National EN-
press company presented each with ten dollar
gold piece.
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SESSION OF ORPHANS CouRT.-rhcre will
bc session OF the Orphans court. in the Orphans
ourt room, on Saturday at 10 II. M, at which
time Judge A. A. Nosburg will hear motions
and dispose OF matters then returnabc. Under
,hc new rules, the last Saturday of each month.
except July and August. is Il return day.
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SMALL FIRE.-A lighted candle in the hands
of a little girl set fire to clothing in the base
ment of the house at GO Green's lane last even
ing. An alarm turned in, but the fire was
extinguishcd without the aid of the tircmcn. The
apartments are occupied by man named Bcr.
lctto and his family