rjtiE UKAJNTON T1UBUNE-FRIDAY. APBCL 1. 189S. 5 C0MA10N COUNCIL WAS SUSPICIOUS D:raocrals Alone Faced the Viaduct and 1898 Appropriations. REPUBLICAN MEMBERS WERE SUV Out the Vlnduct Hoiolutlou Wns Bquoozcd Through nnit Iho Appro prlntlorn I'nssril Two Itcndliigs, Although No (Quorum H'ns I'rosrnl in the l.nttor Cme--Solcct Council Abidrs by nil Important Tm Opin ion br the CUtr Solicitor. An attempt to block the pnssn&o of the ISO'S appropriation ordinance wna made In common council Inst night. It Is doubtful whether or no tho effort was successful, President Neallg de clared the orillnanca passed first and second reading, but thero In a ques tion that a nuoruM was present when the president made tho usual formal declaration of passage. Tho same doubt oxlsts In reference to the measure next considered, the tax levy ordinance. After It was declared passed two lead ings, the lack of a quorum was dis covered and the meeting adjourned to tomorrow evening. Both councils were In adjourned ses sion, tho upper branch adjourning to meet at 9.30 o'clock Monday morning, when, preceding the annual reorgan ization of the two bodies, they will hold their flnal meetings of the llscal year 1897. It Tras S.30 o'clock before a quorum developed In the common branch. There were present nt that time Messrs. Gor don, Grler, Itegan, Gllroy, Flanagan, "Wenzel, Sweeney, Nealls, Zeldlcr.Noone and Sheridan, just a quorum. Mr. "Wenzel was the only Republican In the number, though Mr. Keller nnd Mr. Walker appeared later. Mi. Norton nnd Mr. McGrall were the only Demo cratic absentees. "What developed Into n very stormy session, opened with President Nealls' objection to the pres ence of Select Councilman Lansing on the floor. Mr. Lansing, who was talking with Mr. Wenzel, good natuiedly took ex ception to Air. Nealls' objection nnd remarked that his presence on the floor had met with no protest. Mr. Sweeney filed a protest forthwith and President Nealls exclaimed with a good deal of warmth that Mr. Lansing's mission de served a protest. Messrs. Fellows and Coyne, also of the select branch, were on the lloor at tho time. Their looks indicated displeasure and they with drew with Mr. Lansing, who was smil ing. A BITTER FIGHT. There was a bitter but one-sided fight over tho report of the railways com mittee on the viaduct resolution. In the absence of Mr. Norton, tho com mittee chairman, the report was made favorably by Mr. Sweeney nlong with City Solicitor McGlnley's opinion that the Scranton Railway company was liable for damages and that the pro posed bond of $25,000 did not limit tho extent of the liability. The bond was simply an evidence of good faith. Mr. Sweeney moved the adoption of the via duct resolution. Mr. Keller offered an amendment that before the resolution should be approved by the mayor the company submit a. bond for $250,000, to be ap proved by the city solicitor and tiled with tho city clerk as an acceptance of liability. A motion by Mr. Gilroy to table the resolution was adopted. Mr. Keller asked what the committee had done with tho protest petition of the property owners and why It was not nttached to the resolution. Mr. Sweeney replied that the petition had been considered but It was ignored as being of lesser Import than the West Hide's general demand that a viaduct be built. An amendment that the figures "$25, 000" be erased and the words "total amount of damages" be Inserted was presented by Mr. Flanagan nnd sec onded. Mr. Walker thought councils should be guided by the city solicitor's opinion and the universal demand of the West Side for the viaduct. Even though the structure was intended for only street railway trafllc It would lessen the lia bility to fatal accidents CO per cent. A call for the adoption of the reso lution was made. Mr. Flanagan's de mand that his amendment be first con sidered wns Ignored by the chair nnd the resolution was adopted, Mr. Flana gan and Mr. Keller casting the only negative votes. It is not thought that tho measure can pass select council. The annual appropriation and tax Avy ordinances which had been passed Anally by the select branch were re ferred with several minor measures to committee for Immediate report. They were leported a few minutes later. Consideration was ilrst given the minor ordinances. When the appropriation nnd levy or dinances had been declared passed by title, the president's attention was called to the absence of a quorum. The ten members present were tho president and Messrs. Gordon. Grler, Regan, Gllroy. Flanagan, Wenzel, Sweeney, Zeldler and Noone. Mr. Sheridan (Dem.) had left the room and could not be found. Messrs. Walk'er and Keller hnd been absent for several minutes. Tender the circumstances It Is questionable whether the .two ordi nances were legally passed. If the passage wns Illegal, the error can be rectified tomorrow evening if a quorum Is then present. ANTI-SPANISH RESOLUTION. An anti-Spanish resolution was In troduced by President Nealls as fol lows and adopted unanimously on a call vote: Whereas, Tho Inhuman policy of con centration of Sraln In dealing with tho pacltlc residents of Cuba has wrought J tost torturing and disfiguring of Itching, burning, scaly akin and scalp humor Is In. tantly relieved by a warm bath with Cuti cuiu Boar, b single application of Cijtictiu (olntmrnt), tho girat skin cure, and a full close of Cuticuiu KiAOLYKNT, greatest of Mood purifiers and humorcure,whoa all else falls. (utioura li volt ibrAifhont tt worU. Pnm Dits Chi, Cow , f ivya.( ilvtUfe "M to Curt SU KUcuto," ftc. FALLIHQ. HAIR lrVs SALT death and desolation throughout that un hnpiy 'Island, and Whereas, Spain has either permitted or actually directed tho destruction in Havana harbor of our gallant battleship Mnlne; thcicforo be It Resolved, Hy tho common council of the city of Scrunton, that an emphatic Intl nmtlon of our Indignation at these con ditions bo forwarded to our representa tive, Hon. William Connell, In tho house, and to tho sonnto of tho United States; and be It Resolved, That tho president of those United States, William McKinloy, b urged to end tho masfcperes in Cuba and to demand full satisfaction for tho de struction of tho Maine. Tho select council resolution that the board of control be charged for light and heat In future was adonted. A resolution Introduced by Mr. Walk er was adopted directing the street commissioner to advertise for proposals to repair the Bromley avenue sewer. Amendments mado In select council to several lower branch oidlnanccs were concurred In. SELECT COUNCIL MEETINd. Considornble Ainouut of lltislnoss Wns Quietly Transacted. In select council tho session was as loving as the common esslon was tur bulent. City Solicitor McGlnley's opinion up holding tho tax levy suggested by the city controller was reud. The opinion had been requested after a long de bate Curing the preceding meeting, the members thrn being divided as to whether It would be legal to ncqulro a surplus of $30,000 beyond tho estimated expenditures for 183S. The levy Is based on the lb07 valuation of $20,877, 103, although the estimated assessment for the current year is S23.000.000, thus indicating a surplus revenue of $30, 0C0. Following I& City Solicitor McGln ley's opinion: In tho mattei of tax rate for the ensu ing fiscal year, would say that section 1, ordinance of February (J, lis I, provides that "the city controller shall annually, on or before tho first Monday In January, furnish the councils with a. detailed statement of tho estimated receipts from all sources; and In estimating tho Income from tho taxation of real and personal property ho shall take as a basis tho last assessment of property In the city." The municipal act of 15S9. article C, sec tion 10, declares that "the several de partments of tho city government shnll, before tho commencement of tho fiscal year, present to councils an estimate of tho probabio receipts and expenditures, and of the amount required by each of hald departments for the public servlco during tho ensuing year, und councils shall then proceed to make tho annual appropriations thereto. When all appropriations for tho expenditures for tho ensuing year shall be finally made, tho councils shall fix tho tax rate at such llguro as with all sources of revenue will fully meet and cover the aggregate nmount of such appropriations; and no appropriation shall be made for any pur pose In excess of tho estimated receipts for the current fiscal year." DEFICIENCY DEDUCTED. Tho nforcnentloned ordlnanco also states that "if the actual receipts during tho year shall exceed such estimate, then such excess shall be carried over to and included In tho estimate of receipts for tho following year, and In like manner If the amount received Is less than iuch C3 tlniate, then tho deficiency shall be de ducted from tho estimated receipts of tho following year; it being tho true intent and meaning of this section to strictly limit tho annual expenditures to tho nmount of tho annual receipts, and pro vent the incurring of additional floating debt." In vlow of tho nbovo requirements the proper courso to pursue In fixing the tax rate Is to base the calculation upon the estimate furnished by tho controller. Tho only official knowledgo councils have of the assessed valuation of city property for taxing purposes is contained In tho controller's communication declaring It to be $20,!77.103.00. Unofficial statements that the assessment for tho curieut year may exceed $23,000,000 aie not of such a character as will warrant councils in ac cepting that nmount as the basis for fix ing the tax rate. Tho propor officials are now engaged In preparing the assessment for lS'iS. and will contjmio so to bo for several weeks; nnd any rate based upon tho probable result of tho current assess ment would necessarily bo of a specula tive nature nnd, in my opinion, would be prejudicial to the validity of tho ordi nance. I would theretoro respectfully suggest that the valuation presented In the con troller's communication to councils be ac cepted ns the basis for fixing tho tax rate lor tho ensuing year. The ordinance was then passed on second nnd third readings after Pres ident Snnderson hnd withdrawn his nmendment, presented Tuesday eve ning, to reduce the levy nine-tenths of a mill. The following common council min or ordinances passed third reading: Providing for three uddltlnnal electric llghtfi In tho First ward nnd two in tho Thirteenth ward; providing for a lire alarm box nt -the corner of Rockwell and Gilbert streets; providing for side walks on Washburn street, between Main avenue and Tenth streets; pro viding for tho transfer of $U7.G2 for the repair of the Columbia hose cart. THORNTON FAILURE. An opinion from City Solicitor Mc Glnley was read concerning the failure of Thornton & Co., contractors, to fin ish building the Farber court sewer. The opinion suggested, In view of the npparent abandonment by the contrac tors, that the latter's bondsmen, John J. Fnhey and James J. Flynn, be per mitted to finish the work under the di rection of the city engineer. A ivso lutlon In line with the suggestion was Introduced by Mr. Roche and adopted and sent over to the common council, where It was concurred In. A resolution by Mr. Frable was ndoptcd granting permission to prop erty owners on Plttston uvenuo, be tween Alder and Reech streets, to build n pipe drain nt their own expense, the drain not to be used ns a sewer. Tt was later approved by tho lower branch. Two resolutions Introduced by Mr. Kearney and bearing upon tho Cum berland Hose company muddle are mentioned In nn account of that matter In nnother column. Select council adlourned to Monday morning at 9.30 o'clock. lii99 Works Ntnrt Up, The new glass works of Burrows Brothers, at South Stroudsburg, sturt- ed up Tuesday. Tho factory Is most complete. The main building la fifty by sixty feet, In the centre of which is a tank with a capacity of flvo tons, eight hundred pounds. It Is one of the newest patterns In glass making and Is heated by a new oil process that, besides being a coal and labor saver, makes better glass, Chapter ol ltoval Arch Masons. On Friday, April 8, Monroe Chapter of Roval Arch Masons will be consti tuted at Stroudsburg. The ofllcers of Monroe Royal Arch Chapter will be Joseph M, Kerr, high priest; A. R. J. Wallace, king: Thomas F. Kane.scrlbe; George 13, Stauffer, treasurer, and Mor ris F.vans, secretary i sis ,n ,, n- k 30' 3 '0rL iSr-9 V. .. -4ffC,fflc5tJ C v ft SYK,-r - y.M?2W S f2k 4-nfc. .& &? ( I a YS. 0 ,' V i ammmi& irsj. - i K? FOUR JUDGES ON THE WITNESS STAND Superior Court Room Contained a Great Army of Legal Llglils. TESTIFYING IN CITY BANK CASE Defense Cnlls Judge Louis, Willard, Jessup nnd Udwnrds to (Jivu Evi dence for Their Sido--IroviliK the Contention That tho Delimiting Cmhler's Indebtedness Was Ac knowledged to Ilnvo Moon Suttlid in Pull. Tho City bank case was long on judges yesterday, no less than four of them being called by the defence. They were ex-Judge W. J. Lewis, ex-Judge W. II. Jessup, ex-Judge E. N. Willard nnd Judge II. M. Edwards. Judge Lewis testllled as to n declara tion by Assignee Gunster to the effect that a full settlement of Cashier Jed sup's indebtedness had been made. Louis N. Kramer, who was another member of the depositors' prosecuting committee, corroborated Judge Lewis. Judge Jessup testified that Assignee Gunster told him the nmount of the defaulting cashler'e Indebtedness nnd that It would all have to be nald be fore the criminal proceedings could be stopped. Ho then went on to relate how he paid $U,2r.O out of his own pilvate funds to apply on the Indebted ness, und how 'Squire Reardsley nnd others made up the remainder, nnd that when It had all been paid tho prose cution was withdrawn. JUDGE WILLARD ON THE STAND. Judge Willard gave testimony along tho same line. Ho wJfl attorney for Judge Jessup In tho proceedings for a settlement of the criminal n'ctlnn against George A. Jessup. Through various sources enough money was raised to pay off all but $23,000 of tho Indebtedness. Dr. Throop had ."0.00i) to his credit In the bank, and. at Judge Wlllard's suggestion, he assigned $23 -000 of It to the assignee to be applied In reducing tho Jessup Indebtedness. This wiped out the whole debt, nnd the eipbezzlement proceedings were wlth dinwn. The plaintiff's attorneys, Messrs. Price nnd Welles, tried to bring out on cross-examination that tho $21,000 assignment was to be applied to tho reduction of the bank's deposits and not to the wiping out of the cashier's Indebtedness. Judge Edwards wns called to show that while acting ns district attorney In 18S9, petitions were presented to him by the nwstgneo and others declaring that the entlro Indebtedness of Geurgo A. Jessup had been wiped out, and asking that a nol pros be entered In the embezzlement case. The testimony was objected to, and Judge Albright declared It Immaterial. Tho witness returned to No. 1 court room, whore he was presiding In a cait. The suit has reached tho rebuttal stage, and may get to the Jury this af ternoon. BEFORE JUDGE EDWARDS. The only other case on trial yester day was that of II. R. Wood against E. McBrlar Sanderson and J. Gardiner Sandeison, which wns called, before Judge Edwardfi. It Is an action to recover $0,000 on n mortgage oond for $10,000 given on a hotel property In Hackensnek, N. J., by Mr. Sanderson. W. W. Lathrope and George It. Drlt ton, of New York, represent the plain tiff. Colonel F. L. Hitchcock nnd Judge I, W. Schultz, of Phllllpsburg, are attorneys for the defense. In the case of Lizzie Morgan against Edward McDonald and Constable Wil liam Davis tho Jury yesterday morn ing rendered a verdict for tho plaln- tm&Jmiv".,yy 7 -y jonna E4mmWM;Lr rra V z wf&mii SBmit jdmz rJmmMm 'Gysmsmmsm&j! Wi&&TjiWXnhKVZZXQ!,r(0fX-&j GM.reStrf ifWiyA& .-JVSMM tWMiI r&$ l tiff In the sum of $135.30. , Pll 3S) . . . rAlMuMj TaPHSfcfKKiiif jKBJflPB 4 prsspn:!1 . . . - .-.. -.r mrMmmm issr MOVING DAY AT THE JAIL. Population There Decreased by Twenty-three YoMcrduv. Twenty-one prisoners were dis charged ftoin the countv Jail In a bunch yesterday, tho casa against them having been Ignored by the grand Jury. They are: Charles Croso, Martin Povlnc, William Daley, James Keat ing, Anthony Klgnlls, James Laden, Martin Loflus, John Llddlck, Frank Moonslck, Joseph Miller, -John Mee han, John McDermott, Martin Nap ick, riilllza Nolnsky, George Pnlln nno, P.-tn- Kelbcr. William Roland, Rose Setrelll, Joseph Smith, Peter Smith, L. McFarland Wells. Jerome Murrsllo, charged with fel onious wounding, was released nn $500 ftirnlhl before Judge Edwards by Pletrs Scale?o. John Wllfleld Vernoll, alias Fennel!, charged with larceny and teeelvlng, was released on $300 bail furnUhed by R. H. Conklln. CLOTH FOK NIjV UNIFORMS. Received nt tho Thirteenth Regiment Armory Yestftdn-. At the armory of the Thirteenth regiment yesterday a sull'clent amount of cloth was received to make new uniforms for the members of the regi ment. The cloth is of a line quality. In fact the best ever received by tho regiment for such a purpose. On ac count of tho hard usage the uniforms received during the encampment at Lnltlnicr last fall It was found neces sary to replace them. The cost of making the uniforms will have to he borne by the companies. The work of making the garments will begin at onto. fllEAlRICAL ATTRACTIONS. ''Ill' Old O'lt. At the Lyceum Inst night a new com edy, "The Old Coat," wan presented by one of Smyth nnd Rice's companies. It is from the pen of Lieutenant W. H. Alldeidlce of the I'nlted States navy, and is the first dramatic effort of his that has been seen by the public. It promises to duplicate In a large de gree the success of "My Friend from India" and "Tho Man from Mexico," which were presented by Smyth and Rice companies. "The Old Coat" had its first presentation less than two weeks ago, and tho performance does I imt move quite cs briskly now as It will J nfter it undergoes the polishing up thut every stage production must receive J by actual presentations on the stage. I Monday the comedy will be put on at tno liljou tneater in iew xoi-k ior nn extended run. Tho story of the comedy that Lieu tenant Allderdlce has given to tho stage does not differ radically from that of many that have preceded it but it Is ra tional and sulllciently complicated to give rise to not a little action and not a little fun. The company that presented the com edy to practically tho same that did "My Friend from India" In this city a few weeks ago. Frederlo Rond has a congenial role In which he apnears to splendid udvnntago and If Tohn V. Ward Is not as conspicuous as In "My Friend from India," ho has In tho role of Montgomery Wood, a hen-pecked husband, a character he does full Jus- leo to." Other clever members of the ccinpany aro Clayton White, John B. Moher, Miss Helen Kenner nnd Miss Nlta Allen. Miss May Vokes did some excellent chnratlo work as Beatrice O'Rafferty. What Dron in .liny Come, Paul Kesler, who wroto "What Dreams May Come," Is a cousin of W. II. Howells, the novelist. Mr. Kea tet'H first play was done In collabora tion with Mrs. FiBko the fumous "Tess" of today. This was "The Countess Rondlno" nnd It was pro duced by Madame Modjeska. Plays of Kester's. wero subsequently pro-i duced by the late Alexander Salvlnl, Rhea and Walker Whiteside. "What atfloe of Their First Qramid Opeeieg of Sprieg MMlSnery Today 9 Friday, amid 'To morrow, Satmrday9 April list aed ed0 " ,. "IT'S THE GRANDEST I EVER SAW." That's the sentiment that came from a thousand and more lips yesterday. Not even in New York city has there ever been a more lavish display. It's the supreme event of the year. The store is at its best decorations everywhere. Come today and tomorrow and enjoy this feast of loveliness. You'll marvel at the charming conceptions in Headgear. Come again tomorrow evening the store illuminations by night will lend an additional charm to this festi' ; occasion. MILLINERV AND SUIT DEPARTMENT-SECOND FLOOR. Jonas Dream3 May Come" will be produced at the Lyceum tonight by an excep tionally strong company. Richards nnd t'niilirld in Sly Hoys. Among the well known players sup porting George Richards and Eugene Panfleld who will be seen at the Ly ceum Saturday evening, are Sallle Stembler. Marie Uart, Florence Earl, Caroline Rhoades, Ida May Parks and Frank A. Lyon, George E. Rlcketts, George E. Martin nnd Archie Allen. "My Boys" Is the comedy that will be presented. Tim Itrnl Widow Hrown. It you want to enjoy a good, hearty laugh go and see "The Real Widow Brown" when she comes to tho Acad emy the Hi st half of next week. The lady Is the leading character In one of tho best fnreo comedies on the road. The play has been a great suc cess wherever produced and It Is safe to say Its popularity will be duplicat ed here. Manager Scammon has in troduced a wealth of Innovations In tho fehape of bright und catchy songs and fascinating dances. ltobie's Kiili'lcerborkers. "Robbie's Knickerbockers" gave ex cellent entertainments at Muslo hall yesterday afternoon nnd evening to delighted audiences. With the excep tion of Edna Aug, who has been suc ceeded by Nellie Seymour, the Knick erbocker company remains about the same as at the last visit to this city. Mls Seymour, while not quite so sprightly In the day of dancing ns her predecessor, has a much better voice and excels In character work. The company Includes the well-known fa vorites: M. S. Whalen, the novel en tertainer; John and Estelle Wills. Misses Aleeno and LaRue, tho singing acrobats; Emma Krouse, the prima derma; Charles and John Burke, who were received with usual enthusiasm by their admirers In tho audience. A special feature was tho performance of the Rose family, four very small colered people who sang and per formed the cake walk In a manner that brought down the house. They will be hereafter known as "Roble's Plck- nnlnles." The German version of "High Born Lady," by Misses Aleene, Howe, Wills and Renee, nnd the trio from "Atllln," by Misses Krouse and La Rue nnd Mr. Whalen were enthusiastically encored. The Knickerbockers will ap pear at Music hall afternoon nnd eve ning for tho balance of the week. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Til fie- llBlll tlgtitcrt ef It w ertrj ( WUJJH, Steam and Hot Water HEATING Gas, Electric And Combination-. FIXTURES Electric Light . . . WIRING Charles B. Scott, 119 Franklin Ave. Z2 LXiW' -CUC tt S JLOMff'S sOUli Aeoomnnice the Cooties- Long5 s WE WOULD advise 4 all clubs aud or- X gauizations who will ? need athletic goods for J the coming season to . place their orders now, f so they may be filled be t fore the usual rush be- gins. I FLOREY i BROOKS, t t 211 N. WasMngloi Ava. Bicycles, Base Ball, Gymna sium, Golf and Lawn Tennis Goods. f-f-M-f-H"f-H--f-M-f-M"t-tM-t On Sale Now at Conrad's The niller& Stetson Agency. 305 Lacka. 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