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VOL. 41 NO. 45. READING, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 6, 1878. THREE CENTS.

THE FLORIDA INQUIRY. WHAT THE COMMITTEE LEARNED, Testimony Before the Sub committee at Jacksonville Coming Back on Monday Hay Mot Report to Ibis Congress. Jacksonville, June 5. The Subcommittee commenced work this afternoon, opening their investigations with Baker county. There is but little local interest felt and only a small attendance.

The sessions will be public. William D. Bloxham, Secretary of State, testified: Have in my possession papers relating to the last Presidential election. Produced papers. These are copies of the original precinct returns of Baker of the election of 1876.

There are four precincts in the county. Have also the returns of the county canvass from Baker couuty Produced paper which will be designated as No. 1. This is the original return on file in my office. Produced No.

2. There is another return in regard to Baker county. This purports to be a canvass in Baker county. It differs from the other in regard to the vote for Presidential electors, Governor and Congressmen. THE TWO RETURNS.

In the first paper the figures are as follows Tilden electors, 238; Hayes, 143; Drew, 238; StearnB, 142; Finley, 238; Bisbee, 143. In the second the figures are as follows: Tilden, 89 Hayes, 130 Drew, 89 Stearns, 130; Finlay, 89; Bisbee, 130. Don't know when paper No. 3 was filed. Another of the election officers testified that returns No.

1, were the returns he originally sent in. The committee then adjourned until to morrow. COMING BACK NEXT MONDAY. It is the opinion of Gen. Hunton to night that the Committee will be ready to start for Washington on Monday.

They will not visit Tallahassee. If Congress adjourns on the 17th, the report will not be ready for this session. It is believed that the foundation was laid today for an extensive examination into county affair. giving other counties like prominence. The Democratic members however decline to is close their plans.

Tbe Brewers' Association Convention Baltimore, June 5 The eighteenth an nual convention of tbe United States Brewers' Association assembled at the Academy of Music this morning. About 200 members took seats in the convention. After an ad drees of welccme by August Beck, President of the Baltimore Brewers' Association, Henry H. Renter, of Boston, read his annual ad drees, giving a detailed statement of the work of the association and condition of the malt liquor interests of the country Ours he said, is the only country which by means of stamps taxes the finished product by the volume entering into consumption. Referring to the present condition of the trade Mr.

Reuter says "Considering the fact that the year last past was the most disastrous financially through which this country has ever passed, and that commerce and manufactures generally remain very much depressed, it cannot be otherwise than gratifying to you to hear that the largest annual sale of your products ever reached has been very nearly maintained, as the falling on compared with the most prosperous year in extent ot Bales is only eo.37U barrels. AFFAIR AT WHI.V TO IK. Wood's Tariff Bill Effectually Killed Washington, June 5. The House, by a vote of yeas 134, nays agreed to strike out the enacting clause of the Tariff bill, the Ereliminary vote in Committee of the Whole avingbeen dispensed with by unanimous consent. The announcement was received with applause on the Republican side.

An Effort to Keaiore tbe Income Tax. Washington, June 5. A bill to reimpose the tax on all incomes over $2,000 has been prepared by Representative Ewing. The West and South will sustain it. Tbe Greenbacker's Project.

Washington, June 5. The Greenback party in the Senate had a conference to day, deciding, in addition to the bill prohibiting cancellation of legal tenders, to insist on the passage of the bill making legal tenders receivable for customs duties after July also for 4 per cent, bonds. Oregon Election KepnbllCKU liovernor uuil Ntiitn Oflleer I.f g.hlulur ami Cougresmnnn Wruiocraiic. San Francisco, June 6. A Portland dispatch says Additional election returns indicate that Whilaker, Dam is re elected to Congress by a small maj irity.

It is conceded that the Legislature will have a Democratic majority on joint ballot, variously estimated at from four to twelve. It is generally conceded that but fur the efforts to (orce the election of Mitchel the Legislature would have been Republican. The Republicans undoubtedly elect the Secretary of Stale and Treasurer. It is believfd that Bckman, is elected Governor by a small majority. Brazil Mall Nnbldy fwwrd Nenate.

Washington, June 5. The Senate this evening by a vote of yeas, 26; nays, 18; agreed to the Brazilian Mail Subsidy with an amendment limiting Ihe contract to five years instead of ten, as reported by the Committee. Emperor's Comlltlou Improved Bi.Rl.tN, June 5. An official bulletin from the Palace timed 4.30 says: Favorable symptoms continue aud the Emperor's appetite has somewhat improved. Drowned In a Union Canal Lock.

Lebanon, June 6. A young lady named Keller fell into Look No. 1, of the Union Canal, at Heilmandale, last night and was drowned. Congress Not I.lkely to Ailnnrn Before Ihe Inm, Washington, June 6. The probability is that Congress will not adjourn before the 21th of June.

Indiana Bepubllcau Ticket. Indianapolis, June 5. The Republican Slate nominations are Secretary of State, J. S. Moore; State Auditor, A.O Miller Palter Committee Adjourns Till Bay Washington, June 5.

The Potter committee adjourned until to morrow. ABRIDGED TELEGRAMS. Seflon won the Derby stakes yesterday, 22 horses alarled. Crown Prince Frederick William has been proclaimed Regent. GoriM liakoff is recovering from his illness and will go lo the Congress.

The Greenback Convention met at Lewiston, je.tcriluy. 837 delegates were present. Three cheers were given for "Grandfather Cooper." The receipts from Internal Revenue yester nay were $313,468.73, and from Customs $239.38471. The furniture of Willard's Hotel, Washing ton, is now being sold at auctioa to satisfy creditors. The wife of Jesse Billings, of Bacon Hill, near Schuylersville, was fatally shot in the head last evening.

Jealousy the cause. A doubtful rumor comes from Washington, that Gen. Butler is working up the impeach ment of the President. The Weather To Day. Washington, June 5.

Indication for the Middh Atlantic State: Higher premire, north' weal to northeast windt, cooler and generally clear weather. AN INDIAN WAR CERTAIN. Silting Bnll and tbe Bannoek Indians Kenny for a Big Campaign Action of ne neereiary 01 war. Correspondence Times and Dispatch Washington, June 5. The dispatches coming to us from the West, will probably confirm the Senate in its opposition to the bill reducing the army to 20.000 men and the Conference Committee or Committees, to be entrusted with the work of harmonizing the conflict of opinion between the two Houses of Congress on that matter, have a most un promising job in prospect.

It appears certain that the Bannocks, heretofore the faithful al lies of the whites, are now on the war path, haying burned the bridges in their rear, and it also seems more than probable, that the Government has another war with Sitting Bull on its hands. Opinion here seems to be that the Bannocks have been aggravated and exasperated into their hostility to the Govern1 ment by the bare faced swindling and cheat' ing practiced on them by some of its agents. At least such is the complaint made by that band. INDIAN OUTBREAK CERTAIN. Dispatches that seem authentic, allege that Sitting Bull Sioux braves will be reinforced by manv Arapaebes ami Uheyeune warriors.

besides large numbers of discontented Indians from other tribes. lu short the prospect for another savage outbreak of uncertain dimen sions but formidable enough considering our helpless condition, is hrst class. hose con tending tor a reduction of tbe army are already heard disclaiming against the sender of these dispatches as the tool of those oppo sing such a ineaau re. But the feeling of anxiety about the War Department is proof that such an explanation is not entertained there. And the opposition in and out of Con gress seems to have been greatly strengthened by the tenor of advices daily received.

ACTION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR. The subject of Indian troubles is a source of great attention at tbe War Department. The Secretary of War and the General of the army were in consultation yesterday with reference thereto, and in the brief Cabinet council yes terday afternoon Mr. McCrary indicated to the President and to the members of the Cabinet his views and that of mili ary commanders reporting to ihe Secretary of War regarding the seriousness of the sit uation. A rray officers are convinced that there is danger ahead in the region disturbed by the recently reported Indian outbreak.

Ueneral Sherman has sent instructions to Generals Sherman and Mc Dowell to use all their available force to protect the government interests and the white people from the ravages that are expected. It is the opinion at the War Department that the army force is not in sufficient number to accomplish all that may be necessary to prevent such outbreaks, but reliance is placed upon tbe support the troops will be certain to receive from brave frontiersmen, who will second every effort of the government to suppress savage disturbances. The troubles on the Rio Grande just reported do not cause as much apprehension as the Western Indian outbreak. General Ord is thoroughly advised of the view of the War Department, and bas much discretionary power. 1 here is no necessity now for ad utional instructions lo that officer.

Further dispatches from McDowell aud Howard are awaited with interest. LOCAL NEWS. Country Communion 8ervices. Rev. A.

Finfrock, of Womelsdorf, adminis tered tbe Lord's Supper to the Lutheran con gregation worshiping in the Corner Church, near Robesonia, to 384 communicants 168 males and 21b females including a cla.s ol 39 newly confirmed catechumens. A collection amounting to $25 was taken up. Rev. A. H.

Leinbach, of this citv, held com munion services last Sunday morning in Hin nershilz Church, iuckerlon, on which occa sion he administered the Bacrament of the Lord's Supper to 113 members of tbe congre gation, there was a large attendance. On he previous Sunday he administered the Lord Supper to 265 communicants at the Bern Church, in Bern township. A Black Bass that Longed to Die. In a lake on the premises of Mai. David Miimuia, at Harrisburg, there are a number of Holland carp, catfish, perch, and black bass.

The other day David Mumma, and a com panion tried to catch some bass but tailed. As ihey were preparing lo leave the lake a bass leaped out ol tbe pure water and its descent II into the boat and was captured, it weighed six pounds. St. Peter's M. E.

Temperance Society. St. Peter's E. Church and Sunday School Temperance Society held their first public meeting last evening. Addresses were made by Rev.

J. E. Kessler, the pastor, and Rev. J. B.

Graff, of Covenant M. K. Church. The exercises consisted of vocalism, readings, There was a good attendance. Tbe next meeting will be held July 5th.

Yesterday Afternoon's Fire Alarm. The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon at half past two o'clock, was caused by the burning of a shingle roof on the premises of L. Hasman, No. 304 South Seventh street. The flames were speedily extinguished.

The irregular tapping of the fire alarm bell was caused by a broken wire. Reading Rifles Invited to slatington. The Heading Rifles and all other companies of tbe Fourth Regiment, N. G. have been invited to visit the encampment of Capt.

D. G. Rhoads' Slatington Bifies, who will go into camp at Slatington from 4th to July 8th. Caterpillars Take Possession of an Orchard On the road leading fiom Womelsdorf lo Bernville, on the farm of Benneville rbe, tent caterpillars have taken entire possession of the apple orchard. Twenty bushels of the pests are estimated to be on the trees.

Surprise Party Last Evening. A pound surprise party met at Mr. Wm. Edlemsn's residence, No. 912 Washington street, last evening, and then proceeded to Miss Sally Weiduer's house, No.

44 North Ninth street. Tbe Place for Bouncing Girls. Three young ladies were recently weighed in the village of New Berlin this county, who brought down the scales at 195, 210 and 220 pounds respectively. Contract for Painting Prison Fence. George V.

Clouser has been awarded the contract to paint the Iron fence in front of the prison at 1J cents per running foot. New City Superintendent Sworn In. City School Superintendent Buehrle was sworn into office yesterday, and has entered upon the discbarge of his duties. MR. MATTHEWS SPEAKS.

GOES FOR JIM, ANDERHON'S SCALP. An Empbntle Denial of all Anderson Cbarir.es A Resolution of Inquiry Into His Own Case Introduced by Himself, Washington, June 5. In the Senate Mr, Matthews rose to a personal explanation con cerning Anderson's charges. He gave emphatic denial to the statement that he "was connected in any way, by participation or en couragement, by knowledge, consent or con mvance, with any lrauds, real or pretended, in the Louisiana election." tie said among other things I deny that I was party or privy to any promises of protection or reward to any one in consideration of the commission by them of any frauds, real or pretended, in that election. I deny that I made efforts to procure an official appointment for Mr.

Anderson with the knowledge or belief on my psrt that he or any one else had been guilty of any fraud in connection with that election, or in fulfillment of any promise of reward that had been made to him on that or on any consideration what ever. On the contrary, I assert, upon my honor as a Senator, which 1 am prepared to maintain upon my oath, that I do not know, and never have believed, that any such frauds were in fact ever committed; that I do not know that any promise was ever made to Anderson or any one else in consideration of fraudulent services in connection with the Presidential election; Anderson, in my little intercourse with him. all of which has been since March 4, 1877, never asserted expressly or by any innuendo that Mr. Sherman or any one else had ever promised him office or anything else, either tor doing wrong or right, and never asked anything from me or through me by virtue ot any such promise. Un the contrary, Anderson expressly and passionately appealed to me on the sole ground that he had rendered honest, honoraiile, lawful, efficient service to the Republican cause in Louisiana at the sacrifice of time and money and peril to his life, and that he had for that cause incurred odium and hostility liotn politi cal opponents.

The only wrong I understood or believed him lo be guilty of was having previously uu truly pretended that he had been guilty of the things he now again pretends to confess. That wrong I had no information of until after his appeal to me for my aid bad been responded to by an offer ol my good will in his behalf. His disclosure of it with tbe delivery of the false documents which consti tuted it, 1 supposed was intended by him, ar was regarded by me as the atonement for and undoing of it. Upon that fooling only I re ceived them, it never for a moment occurring to me that the possession of them by me could be misconstrued into an offense, and be leving that tbe only use which their publica tion could serve would be to propagate a mis chievous and scandalous falsehood. As there seems to be an attempt to magnify it into one link in what is alleged to have constituted a conspiracy against important public rights, and as the coloring thus sought to be given to my conduct affects my standing and character in this honorable body, I con sider it a matter of principle that the Senate should inquire into the subject as affecting it not less than myselt.

I nave the honor, ac cordingly, to submit the following resolution Resolved. That a Select committee of seven Senators ba appointed to inquire into and consider all things touching the matter stated and referred to by the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Matthews) aud the events connected thereunto. and particularly what couuection, if any, that Senator had with any real or pretended frauds, other wrongs, committed in the conduct and returns of the election in the State of Louisiana in 187ti, and with any promise of protection or reward, if any was made by any one, to one James Auuerson, or otners, in consideration of any official couduct by said derson or others, in relation to said election or the returns thereof, and into all the circumstances of recommendation by the said Seuator of the said Anderson for the appointment to otlice, and that said committee have power to for persons and papers, to employ a clerk and stenographer, and have power and leave, sit during tbe recess. Agreed to unanimously.

Death of Wm. W. Collar, of Saxton, Pa. William W. Collar, M.ister Mechanic of the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad, formerly of this city, died on Tuesday at Saxton, aged 42 years.

He left this city twenty one years ago, and for about six years, was a Master Mechanic ot the Heading and uoiumoia R. R. During tbe last five rears, be occupied the position he held at death. He was injured some years ago, by a locomotive running off the track, and falling on him. The Broad Top and Pennsylvania Railroad Companies, sent a special car containing the body and cor tege over their lines, Iree of charge, Deceased was a brother in law of Mr.

Thomas W. Swe ney, of this city. Coal Rivals to Reading Railroad. Well defined reports are abroad that an extension of the new Boston branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad to Potlsville is confidently looked for. A branch of tbe Jersey Central Railroad to extend from Tamaqua to Potlsville is now reported as about to be begun.

The latter is to be operated by the Alliance Coal Company, among the corporators of which are G. Brooke, of Birds boro, and Edward M. Clymer, of this city. Collision at Colebrookdale Station. An unknown young man while recently driving an unmanageable horse, collided with the engine of the Potlstown accommodation train, at a crossing near Colebrookdale branch of the Reading Railroad.

The wagon was completely wrecked. The youth rolled over on the bumper of the engine, and then off' again and down Ihe embankment into a field. His side, back and head were considerably damaged. The horse was not injured, Allentown Newsboy Crushed by the Cars. Solomon Unger, aged 11 years, of Allen town, In endeavoring to cross the Lehigh Valley Railroad track between two parts of a train, standing about four feet apart, was crushed by their collision and instantly killed.

He was caughi between the bumpers aud had bis chest crushed, the blond oozing from his mouth, nose and ears. Young Unger was a newsboy. Class Ball Shooting Yesterday. At the City Park Hotel yesterday, there was quite a breeze of excitement created by Mr. Jacob Ulmer, for a wager of $50, engaging to break 16 out of 20 balls.

On account of the high wind he succeeded in breaking only 14. The judges were Jacob Gnau and Daniel Brobst; referee, Daniel Gerhart. The trap was pulled by Capt. Schaefier. South Mountain Railroad Sale.

Sheriff l'eiiiiuger, of Lebanon, authorizes the statement that the sale of the South Mountain Riilroad has not been Btopped by President Bell. Mr. Bell simply sent for a list of creditors and the costs. Unless arrnngiimmts are made to day before 1 o'clock the sale will go on. Tax payers Given Another Chance.

Council Committee un Appeal and Revision of Taxes, will meet this evening, and lo morrow evening, to hear appeals fnnii aessinenl, and will sit on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, of next week, to hear appeals from the revised assessment. Men Murderously Assaulted by Tramps John Brady, au old man and a peddler, and John Reilly, ol Millport, Lancaster county, were recently attacked in La ndis's woods, near that place, by tramps, ana both knocked down. beaten and kicked in a shocking manner. Brady's face was battered and several teeth knocked out. A package and pair of boots and about $iu in sliver was stolen from him.

Reilly was at first reported killed. No trace of him bas been found. Brady gave the information and six men and two women of the gang were captured. The boots were recovered and some of Brady money. What Prison Board Did Yesterday, COUNTY COMMISSIONER MOORB ON VAGRANCY PRISONER LATJCK8 RELEASED PROPOSALS FOR COAL AND PRINTING, 4C.

Inspectors Ritter, Lyon, Kline, Reber, Rhoads and Hains were present yesterday at the meeting of tbe Prison Board. Messrs. H. S. Eckert and H.

Eppihimer, of the City Park Organization, appeared and requested the use 01 tramp labor on mis improvement, and Messrs. Moore and Davidheiser. of the Board ot county commissioners, who also appeared approved of their request, and the Frison Board formally gave their consent. CO. COMMISSIONER MOORE ON VAGRANTS.

County Commissioner Moore said in refer ence to this matter, after quoting the vagrant me Hoard nad heretofore discouraged the arrest of vagrants, for the reason that there seemed to be no suitable labor that could be provided for them, that many officers arrested them merely for the purpose of receiving the fee, and it put the county to heavy costs with no good results, as the vagrants were committed only for a short period. That now they would for a short time at least favor the arrest of the numerous vagrants now loitering in the county; and committing them for a period of at least four months, that in this way two desired ends could be accomplished, the Park couldltbusbe improved, and much of the vagrancy would be suppressed, thereby relieving our citizens of a heavy burden and a great nuisance. ihe Board resolved to a Ivertisefor proposals to supply the Prison with 250 tons pea coal and 60 tons stove coal to be delivered Aug. 1. Proposals will be invited also for printing 500 copies of Prison Board's annual report.

There are 77 inmates, 67 prisoners and 10 vagrants. Benneville R. Laucks, imprisoned for vagran cy, was released on his own petition and because of good behavior. He had one month more to serve. Hills paid during the month amounted to $1,387.32 Durii.g the month of May Warden Knoll reports that there were yards of carpet made, 214 yards of shirt ing, 150 pairs ot boots and shoes.

Cash sales for carpet were credit sales, $742 80. boot and shoe sales, $40.88: credit, $160. 60; cash received on account, $1,094.81, cash paid to County Treasurer, 34. Busi ness during the month, $2,608 94. ioth Ward Democratic Row.

VANSTAVOREN, CUMMI8KEY AND DOYLE SUS PENDED OC8TAV ENDLICH8 STARTLING SPEECH. The i'enth Ward Democrats at their recent regular monthly meeting, passed resolutions debarring James Vanstavoren from all rights and privileges of the Democratic Association, and refusing to recognize him as a Democrat, and suspending James Cummiskey and Michael Doyle from all rights and privileges, including voting at any election ot the party or club." The resolutions were offered by H. H. Holl, Clerk of Common Council, and C. W.

Kreidler. In the debate that ensued Gus tav Endlich, said, "it was the duly of every man who pretended to be a Democrat to stand by true Democratic principles, and that if the Devil was put on the ticket he (Mr. Endlich) would support and vote for him on general principles." This language reported to have produced a sensation and gave rise to cries of (rive him a bounce. Order, gentlemen." The resolutions were adopted by a vote of 19 to 2. the opponents of the resolution refusing, it is said, to vote.

Personal Mr. Thomas F. Emmons, business manager of Mishler's Swedish Quartet, paid a brief visit to this city yesterday, on his return home after three months' tour, including a visit to San rancieco. 1 he quartet will spend the sum mer in the northwest of Minnesota. The other Swedish Quartet that arrived here last fall sailed for Europe last Saturday.

D. P. Harden is lying seriously ill, at his father's residence, South Sixth street, with an attack of pneumonia. Mr. 8.

Mack Taylor, of Williainsport, was in town yesterday. Col. Chas. W. Eeknian, postmasler at Danville, is in town.

Rev. Prof. Edw. J. Koons of Heilman Hall, Jonestown, Lebantn county, is attending the sessions of the Diocesan convention.

James M. Healy, of the Potlsville Bar, was in Reading yesterday. Mr. L. H.

Mcintosh, of the Epitcopal Regit ter, Philadelphia, and Capt. C. O. Ziegenfus, of the Bethlehem Timet, c. lied at our otlice yesterday.

Amusements. ACADEMY OP MUSIC. Opera of Love Last evening the "Opera of Love," by Prof. H. Newcomb.was presented for the first time, at the Academy of Music last evening, to a delighted audience, who gave it generous anplatise.

The plot is pleasing, and tells how a recluse was brought back into the world, through the persuasive power of "Love," Miss Clara B. Dietrich, at the request of "Angel," Miss Lucy Wright. The opera is full of life. Every scene is animated and the stage a kaleidoscope. The costumes are elegant, the scenes admirably arranged, and the movement of the piece regu lar as a military drill.

The participants acquitted themselves with entire credit, and Miss Lucy Wright sang and played with the ease and grace of a professional. Her vocaliem was excellent. The tableaux were superb and the opera fully met public ex)ectation. Prominent Gentlemen Attending the Convention. Following are some of the prominent Lay Deputies attending the Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention in session in this city: Hon.

Thomas E. Franklin, of Lancaster: Judge Parry, of Potlsville; Prof. Henry Cop pee, ot Lienign university, South Josiah Funck, Esq, of Lebanon; Samuel H. Reynolds and John I of Lancaster; George Brooke, of Birdsboro; John G. Freeze, of Bloomsburg; Peter Baldy, of Danville; Dr.

John L. Atlee, of Lancaster; Robert A. Lnmlierton, Etq of Harris burg; W. Latimer Small, of York, Pa. Womelsdorf Lodges Going to Valley Forge The United American Mechanics' Lodge, No.

127, and Camp 67, Older Sons of America, both of Womelsdorf, have voted to go in a body to Valley Forge on the 19th of June. Past Guncillor Peter Spang, has been appointed Chief Marshal of the Womelsdorf delegation. Reading Coal and Iron Company Thanked The employees of the Philadelphia aud Reading Coal and Iron Company, at Girard ville and surrounding district, have passed very warm resolutions embodying their sincere thanks for the company's care, attention and liberality in getting up for them several free and very enjoyable excursions to the Philadelphia Exhibition. The Kutztown Floral Fair. To diy the Spring Fair of the Keystone Agricultural Society will commence in Kutztown, lo continue t'iree days.

There will be races each day for liberal purses. From the interest which is being manifested by tbe citizens of Kutztown and vicinity, the fair will no doubt prove a grand success. Franklin and Marshall's Valedictorian. Edward A (lernant, son of Adam H. Ger nant, of Leesport, will deliver the valedictory addrens at the Commencement of Franklin and Marshall College on the 20th inst.

8 it lo as DIOCESAN CONVENTION. THE SECOND UAT'S PROCEEDING. The Lambeth Episcopal Conference Progress of the Cat hedrnl Qnestlou Election of Slnudluif Committees Meet Next at Lancaster. At the opening of the Diocesan Convention yesterday morning, the first hour and a half was occupied in devotional exercises and the celebration of the Lord's Supper by members. Following clergymen participated in conducting tbe services: Rev.

Messrs. Dr. Buck, Leverett, Phillips, Clerc, and J. Hewitt. 139 DEPUTIES PRESENT.

The roll of Deputies who had not answered to their names on the previous evening was then called by the Secretary, Robert A. Lam berton, Esq. Thirteen more of the Clergy and twenty seven more of the Lay Deputies answered to their names, making the whole number of clergy present 72, and lay deputies 67, representing 38 Parishes. Secretary Lamberton stated that where tl names of more than three Lay Deputies from the same Parish were called, it was understood that those exceeding three are Alternates Tbe minutes of the proceedings of the pre vious evening, being the hrst day session, were then read by the Secretary. BIBHOP'8 ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Rt. Rev. M. De Wolfe Howe, Bishop of the Diocese, then delivered his annual ad dress, which will be found elsewhere in this morning's issue. THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE BISHOP GOING.

Rev. Dr. Hopkins offen the following reso utions, which were unanimously adopted by a rising vote jtrMvtd, 'mat wis convention learns with tbe greate pleasure mat the Bishop of the Diocese nteuas, (too wining, to De present ana assist at he approaching sesninn ol' the Lambeth Confer ence, upon the invitation ol too Archbishop of Hiilerbury. AYWwrf. That on Trinity Sunday, Hie prayers of me cnurcn, "lor rersons going to tea oe ucl in alt the churches of the Diocese, in behall of the Bishop and ttiose wno accompany him.

JcfaMceu, 1 hat the Bishop asf enung and approv ing, the Prayer f.r Conventions, ttt the requisite verbal alterations, be said during the mouth of July, in tne puuuc services tnrougnout tins Diocese, thus aiklngthatthe deliberations of that most Important meeting of Bishops the largest that the worli i has ever seen outsitle of the Communion of Rome may be guided in the way of Truth, Unity anu reace oj vue migniy poworoi uienoiy linost, PART OF BISHOP'S ADDRESS REFERRED, The Rev. Mr. Griffith offered the following resolution Ketolved, That so much of the Bishop's address as refers to parochial organiza ion, the tenure of trust property, and tbe repieentation of tbe Lam be referred to a Committee of Five, to report at mis (jonveniion clergy Without seats. The Rev. H.

H. Hewitt reported from the Committee on Claims of Clergymen to seats, made a report which being unaccompanied by a resolution for action by the convention, was recommitted for amendment in that respec KNIGHT AND JAURDON INELIGIBLE The committee subsequently presented their amended report, that they found that Rev. Cyrus F. Knight, D. lacked 17 days, and rtev.

1). Jaudon, U. lo days, of the re quired time to entitle them to seats in the convention, and was accompanied by a resolution that therefore the two clergymen men tioned are not entitled to a seat and vote in the convention. COMMITTEES REPORT ADOPTED. Remarks in reference to the report and resolution were then made by Dr.

Coppee, and Revs. Baum, Woodie, H. H. Hewitt, Secretary Lamberton, Judge Parry, and a number of others, the same having given rise to a protracted debate. Ihe rf solution onered by the Committee was finally adopted.

THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Dr. Coppee, Chairman of the Committee on Unfinished Business, reported the following unfinished business from the sixth annual session of the Centra' Diocese, held at Scran ton last year Form of Charter of Incorpora tion of Parishes Amendments to Canons 4, and expediency of the repeal of Canon 1U modification ot rule.ol order in Canon also as to the insurance of the lives of clergy men church building and parsonage limit; Cathedral organization; provisons for declining but not disabled clergymen, and obtaining charier for Cathedral. clergymen's life insurance. The committee appointed on the Insurance of the Lives of Clergymen, presented a report recommending the organization in the Protes tant Episcopal Church, for the relief of widows and orphans, as eminently worthy of the claims of the clergy.

The report of the committee, after remarks by Rev. Kdmuud Leaf, was adopted. The Convention then adjourned until 2.30 m. Afternoon Session. At the opening of the afternoon session, Rev.

P. Baldy Lightner obtained the and made a brief speech in reference to the Life Insurance Company of the Episcopal Church, for the relief of the widows and orphans of deceased clergymen, in which he alluded to some of the alleged disadvantages. Bishop Howe staled that it was understood that clergymen could insure in this society and keep up their insurance after their removal to another Diocese. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CANONS. Rev.

Cortlandt Whitehead presented the report of the Committee on Canons, in which they reported various proposed amendments to Canon IV, in reference to the business of the Convention, which will be called up for consideration to day. The same committee to whom had been referred the expediency of repealing Canon relative to orgauixed missions, reported that would not be expedient at this time to repeal the same, and a resolution to that erlect was ofiered, but there being a disposition to debate the same, which would not be in order until to day, the resolution was withdrawn. The same committee reported in reference proposed amendment to section 3d of Canon IX, so as to provide for two stated meetings of each Convocation per annum, instead of four heretofore. The same committee reported against the adoption of a proposed amendment to Canon VIII. The consideration of the Committee's report was laid over until to day.

TKKASI'RER BUEHLER'9 REPORT. William Buehler, of Harrishurg, Treasurer of the Diocese, presented his annual report. The gross receipts were $5,501, and the total expenditures leaving a deficiency of $1,160. On the first of June, 1877, there was a balance in the treasury ol $506, while on the first of June, 1878, the treasury was ovordran to the extent of $653 The Treasury was overdrawn in various sums as early as March to the amount of nearly $2,000, while in April the amounts overdrawn amounted to $2,422. No provision has been made for the traveling expenses of clergy, which have been provided for other sources.

A schedule appended to the report shows that there is due Ihe sum of $1,808 by Parishes for the four years ending with 1877. There were also appended to the report schedules giving the unpaid subscriptions to the endowment fund; the apportionments in Parishes for the year 1878 and the amounts tid thereon; and the report of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund. Secretary Lamberton made a speech in ref erence to the report and the necessity of making some effort to secure a more prompt payment of assessments. It was suggested that the year should end earlier than is at present tbe rule (June 1st). ESTIMATE FOR ENSUING TEN MONTHS.

Treasurer Buehler then presented an estimate of the amounts that will be required for in of to of to to or of as the Diocese during the ensuing ten months, and the prospective assets Liabilities. I isits. Overdrafts 8 853 UnuaM assessments Bishop's salary 3,750, for 1874 7 $1,800 Traveling expenses unpaid uarssmeuts ol clergy tool 2,826 Printiug tmOiIiu. on investments, 1,850 Unpaid interest on Parish bonds 475 (5.403i According to this statement there would be over $1,000 above the liabilities, or 17 per cent, of the whole Mr. Dunglison moved that a committee of five be appointed to consider the subject of tbe Jt) usances ot the Diocese, and report to this convention such recommendations as they shall deem advisable, which was adopted.

Rev, Dr. Clerc onered an amendment to in rr .1 oeotion 01 vm, inai ine (iinereni Parishes be nouired lo nsv their resnective dues to the treasury of the Diocese on or be Normal Schools; Superintendents New fore January 1st of every year. Referred. I lin and Schuylkill and Lehhrhoonn Ihe louowing committee was then an nonnced to consider this eubiect: Mers. Dunglison, Schall, Calder, Henry 8.

Eckert ana n. erains. Rev. Lort andt Whitehead reported pro posed amendment to Canon IX, which will be considered to day. DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

The following Report of the Board of Trus tees ot the Diocesan tschool lor Hoys, was then read by Rev. Cortlandt Whitehead The Trustees of the Diocesan School for Boys respectfully report That tbe school is under admirable discipline and only needs tbe sud port of the laity to make it in every respect success im. vvitn tne increase ol income the school will be furnished with additional con veniences aud appliances, some of which are i i I very uiucu ueeueu. it is earnestly recom mended that the subject of Christian education be brought before the congregations of the Diocese. The report was unanimously received and ordered to be printed in the appendix, Rev.

I. M. Turner, Principal of tbe Dio cesan School, was introduce by Bishop Howe and made an earnest and feeling appeal iu be half ol tbe institution to visit school to morrow, Bishop Howe suggested that the Reverend gentlemen of (be Convention, in order to thor oughly acquaint themselves with the Diocesan (school ioi uoys, visit tne same to morrow morning, when they will have an opportunity ol inspecting the school while in lull opera tion. On motion the invitation to visit the school was accepted. CATHEDRAL OF ST.

MARK, Rev. Dr. Hopkins presented the report of the Committee on Charter for Cathedral setting forth that a charter of incorporation had been prepared for tbe Ualhedral of St. Mark" (Christ Cathedral) Reading, and that the provisions of the law having been fully complied with, the Cathedral would he come incorporated in about ten days. A resolution accompsnied the report that the Charter be published in full in the appendix.

Ibe report and accompanying resolution was adopted. GOVERNMENT OF CATHEDRAL. Rev. Mr. Peck prestnted the report of the Cathedral Committee, relative to the statutes or the government of the Cathedral, with accompanying resolutions.

the report and resolutions were adopted. Rev. Cortlandt Whitehead, Registrar of the Dtocese.reported that 50 journals of 45 Dioceses nd Missionary Districts, and 30 other pam phlets had been received during the year, con taining sermons, reports, Ac. REGISTRAR AND HIS DUTIES. The Registrar having called attention lo cer tain provisions of Canon VI, relative to the Registrar duties, authorized to exercise is discretion, and lo accept the oner ol tbe Lehigh University.

Kev. Urimih onered an amendment to Canon VI relative to the duties of the Registrar, which was referred to Ihe Committee on Canons. STANDING COMM.TTKE'S REPORT. The Repoit of the Standing Committee, pre pared by Rev. William P.

Ornck, Secretary the Committee, was then read, giving a tatenient of the operations within the Diocese, already referred to iu part of the Bishop's address. Notice was given of an ametidiueut to Sec tion 2d of l.anou l.V, which would be onered. DECLINING AND DISABLED CLERGY. Rev. Marcus A.

Tolmau reported from the Special Committee on the Needs of Clergymen the Decline of Life, recommending them, as well as "disabled clergymen," to the support the Diocese. Adopted. CHRISTMAS FUND. The Treasurer of the Christmas Fund re ported a slight increase in receipts during the past year. Out of 87 Parishes, however, 25 have failed to remit.

Bishop Howe announced that Mr. Dungli son would receive contributions for Diocesan Missions and St. Luke's Hospital. following Committee was announced on Action of Vestries, Parochial Organization, and Tenure of Church Property: Kev. Mr.

Griffith, Rev. Dr. Hopkins, Dr. John Atlee, and Messrs. Josiah Funck and II.

W. Palmer. That portion of the Bishop's address referring the difficulties of churches with their rectors, was referred to the same committee. Rev. Mr.

Baum offered a rtsolution, which was adopted, that a committee of five be appointed, to report at the next Convention, upon the rights and duties of Wardens and Vestrymen. Revs. Baum and Leavitt, and Messrs. B. Brown, Thomas E.

Franklin and W. H. Cuinmiug, were appointed the Committee. PLAN FOR SUSTENTATION FUND. Mr.

George D. Stroud offered a resolution inquiry in the matter of a Sustentation und like that of the Free Church of Scot land, and into other churches, and report to the next Convention. Bishop Howe appointed the following Com mittee in accordance with said Resolution Messrs. George D. Stroud, J.

T. Stock ett and Lewis A. Reilly. MEET NEXT YEAR IN LANCASTER. After some debate Ihe Convention decided meet next year in Lancaster by a vote of 63 36.

Revs. Baum and Woodie offered amend ments to Section 2nd of Canon V. Referred. AMENDMENTS TO CANON IX. Rev.

Cortlandt Whitehead offered tbe fol lowing amendment to Canon IX of the Dio cew, to be acted upon to day In lieu of Section insert the following: To the President of each Convocation, acting and under the instructions of the Bishop, hall be committed the immediate charge of tbe missionary work within tbe limits of his district. He shall see that services are ren red, as far as possible, at all mission stations his district, visiting them personally at least twice in each Diocesan year and hold services as opportunity offers at any new point points which Ihe Bishop may designate. Every vacant mission in bia district shall be under his special pistoral charge, uutil a issionary is scut thither by the Bishop. The travelling expenses of the President of Convocation shall be paid by Ihe Treasurer of tbe Board, to whom shall be transmitted by the Presidents the offerings received at each service held by them in fulfilment of their duty. Rev.

W. P. Orrirk offered another amendment to Canon IX, providing for oral instead written reports in regard to Missionary wors at tne invocations, and that each Mis sionary shall a'so make a quarterly report. liev. riaum also onered amendments to the Canon IX.

Rev. Edmund Leaf offered a resolution that the Committee oa Canons consider the expe eicyot holding a convention once in two years, instead of aunually. Bishop Howe slated that a gentleman who interested in the success of the Diocesan School for Boys, will provide conveyances for many as desire to visit the institution on Uenlinutd tfvtrtiipage. GLAD N0RMALITES. KUTZTOWN SCHOOL TKRH CLOSED.

Tbe Examinations This Week Home Dletlnffnlshert Teachers Preseat Scholars Highly Complimented Commencement Week, Correspondence Tunes and Dispatch. Kutztown, June 5. The examination of the graduating class at the Keystone Normal School commenced on Monday afternoon list and continued until Tuesday evening. Tbe ex amining committee consisted of Principals Wal ti i. xnomn.uurg ana A.UM.

1 tie nrl rwt ty xiuuca, I unt? Superintendent Baer, of Berks, and i vuy oupenmenueni ratierson, ol rottsvills: Buehrle, of Beading, and Desh. of Allentown were also present at the examination. Oa Monday afternoon Mr. Knausa examined the class in arithmetic, algebra and geometry. In the evening until 11 o'clock Mr.

Newlin con ducted the examination in language, the yari ous points being orthography, etymology grammar, rhetoric and elocution. On Toes day morning Prof. Houek examined in mental philosophy and msthods of instruction: I Mr. Waller in physiology, natural philosophy I 1 3 ni. 1 1 uu uuuujy, auu mr.

ouenne in united States history and geography. Thus tar the exami nation had been written. ORAL EXAMINATIONS. In the afternoon of Tuesday the dsn divided into four sections, and each section in turn took charge of tbe Model School snH conducted some recitations in the presence of Prof. Houck.

The different sections were also examined prally on the branches previously I tsgen up in writing. J. he Trustees of the I Normal School were present during the exam 1 wation. On Tuesday evening the examining I committee carefully inspected tbe papers that 1 uccu uu at aooui iu p.m. the class were summoned to the Princiml's office and the decision of the committee was read to them.

CLASS OF '78 9 GRADUATES. The class of '78 consisted of one ladv and twelve gentlemen. There were but three failures, one of whom had refused to hand in all his papers. The names of those who will receive Diplomas on Commencsmcsit Day are as follows: Lizzie C. Snyder, D.

S. Umstadt, J. Y. Mover. I.

M. Moyer, A. O. Masins, J. L.

Dry, H. D. Heydt, L. J. Biehl and E.

P. Weidal. Seve ral of the manuscripts of graduating class were banded to the Times and Dispatch repre sentative by Prof. Schaefler. The papers reviewed were in Grammar, Rhetoric and Mathematics.

They were models of neatness and accuracy. Prof. Houck remarked that he did not remember to have seen better ones at a Normal School examination. ADDRESSES BY THE SUPERINTENDENTS. On Wednesday morning after the usual opening exercises, which consist of singing wun a pious accompaniment, reading ot Scripture, and prayer by the Principal, brief addresses were made to the students by Messrs, Houck, Knauer, Newlin nd Baer.

Mr. JNewlin spoke of the importance of a higher standard of scholarship among Normal graduates, both as affecting the school from which they come and their own success as teachers. Mr. Knaust gave a few hints about preparing for Superintendents' examinations, and Prof. Houck spoke words of encouragement and advised the taking of a full Normal course.

Mr. Baer, being called for, made a few remarks which pnt the students in excellent humor and were loudly applauded. PROPOSED BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. The total enrollment of the present term at the Normal is 250. There are 18 lady boarders, a larger number than ever before.

In view of the increase in the number of young lady pupils it is rumored that the Trustees contemplate erecting another wing to the building for their accommodation and that the plan for the same has already been prepared. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMME. The programme for Commencement week at the Normal is as follows: On Tuesday evening, June 18th, Rev. D. H.

Gcisinger, of Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, will deliver tbe annual oration to the literary societies. His subject will be "Popular Superstitions." The exercises of the Alumni and Model School Association will be beld on Wednesday evening. These will consist of two addresses and two essays by members of the societies mentioned Thursday, June 20th, is Commenee ment Day, when the usual salutatory, valedictory and class orations will be delivered by the graduates. MASTER'S DIPLOMA CONFERRED. The Board of Examiners have decided to confer the second Normal degree or Master's Diploma on twenty applicants, all of whom are graduates of two or more years standing.

Ou Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of Commencement week the music will be furnished by pupils of tbe institution, and on Thursday the Kutztown band will be in attendance. LOOKING FORWARD TO VACATION. The Normal school building and surroundings seem unusually bright and cheery, and the exercises of next week are looked forward to with great interest and pleasant anticipations by the pupils and their friends. The Professors will no doubt welcome vacation and rest after the arduous labors of the past school year. 8.

Love Feast, Pic Nic, Anniversary. Our Shoemakersville correspondent says A Dunkere' love feast will be held by the Dun kers of the northeastern section of the county, on to day and to morrow, at the farm house of Daniel Kemerer, near Evansville, in Maiden creek township. On Sunday next, the 9ih the Centre port Sunday School will hold their annual pic nic in Benneville Loose's woods, at the Dunkard Meeting House. Centreport and Shoemakersville will turn out that day largely, if tbe weather is fair. The Shoemakersville band will furnish the music for the occasion.

Tbe participants in the anniversary exercises of the Shoemakersville Lyceum to be held at Mansion Hall, Saturday, the 16th are G. W. Unger, anniversary oration F. H. Seidel, comic oration C.

M. Brown miller, moral oration M. S. Seidel, political oration Owen Reber, valedictory F. Reber.

select reading; and an essay by two ladies. Music by tbe Shoemakersville Military Band. Tbe pic nic of the Paradise Grove Sunday School, of Bern Station, was not so largely attended as expected, on account of the rainy weather during the afternoon. Ihe Shoemakersville Military Band was present and discoursed excellent music during the afternoon. River Brethren of Lancaster.

Road Repairs, Reinholdsvillr, June 5. The River Brethren performed the baptismal ceremony at Kurtz's dam, last Sunday, when fourteen persons were thus admitted to membership Levi K. Binckley, Assistant Supervisor of West Cocalico township, is busily engaged with a number of workmen in repairing roads and building bridges Mr. Benjamin Binckley is seriously ill Hay making will soon commence and there is every promise of a large Cyrus Dilzler, the champion fisherman in this vicinity, recently caught in one night eighteen eels besides, a lot of other flih A Ll 9S for Half a Dozen Cups and Saucers, Half a dozen cups and saucers were sold for $5 at Mrs. Penney packer's sale, recently held near Reinholdsyiile, Lancaster county.

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