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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10
ADDRESS BY MIR. DALE.

Thomas H. Dale spoke of the gener
al aspect of the school of the present
as compared with the past A duet 80
Love Divine" by Miss Lillian Shivelly
and Arthur Van Gorder, was rendered
Superintendent George l.. Peck made
an address presenting a beautiful tes-
timonial from the school to Mrs. Carrie
Powell ll-Krigbaum, who has been a
member and teacher in the school for
forty consecutive years. The gift pre-
sented was large onyx table on which
was placed a beautiful piece of statu-
ary, to be used as a bouquet holder.
The response was read by c. w. Lull
for Mrs. Krigbaum and he spoke her
profound gratitude for the success Of
the school, her attachment for it and
appreciation of it's tender remembranU.
of her services.
Upon request of the pastor, the audi
ence sang that touching hymn,
blessed Be the Tie That Binds" The
DoXology was then sung and the Rev.
]. b. Sweet pronounced the benedic-
tion and one of the brightest and best
occasions in the history of the Sunday
school and church had passed into
history.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10
ONE FORTY AND
THE OTHER FIFTY
Two Churches Observe Very Important
Anniversaries.

AT SIMPSON M. r. ON WEST SIDE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10

the opening prayer and Mr.. Whaley
conducted the service with a brief ad-
dress. A delightful feature was a solo
by Mrs. ]. Il. Heckel, director of the
choir. She sang Ave Maria" with a
violin oblgato by John Walkenshaw.
Papers were read as follows: His
tory of the Ladies' Add Society,"" by
Mrs. Thomas Gillespie, secretary of
the society; History of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society" by Mrs.
w. II. Sadler, president of the society;
the paper prepared by Mrs. j. r. Peck,
secretary; History of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society" by Mrs.
Thomas S. Morgan, secretary of the
society; History of the Guild Mis-
sion Band" by Miss Jennie Zeigler.
secretary of literature; History of the
Kings Daughters" by Miss Margaret
Bentley, paper prepared by Miss Cora
Farnham, secretary and treasurer.
1t was remarked by those in charge
that the semi-centennial celebration
far excelled expectations in point of
attendance, spirit of interest. and num-
ber of letters from and presence of
former members. and, in fact, every
thing which tended to make the occa-
sion a memorable one in the church's
history.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the congre-
CATION will be held tonight in the main
auditorium of the church.
Dolph b. Atherton, president of the
board of trustees, will preside. Two
trustees are to be elected and general
business will be transacted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10

$50 Xxx White Envelopes for tic. at Sc.
Store. 523 Lack'a. ave. o.. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-10
Bulbs.

Double Dwarf Pearl TUBE ROSES.
Assorted GLADIOLAS.
LILIUM AURATUM. This is th
grandest Lily grown; exquisite per
fume.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30

In tho Law and Equity Court yesterday
morning Mcssrs. Allan & Allan Instituted
en.. 90 ! pu " MOO o ms me klrn-
mond Cedar Works for 1884, This is ac-
ton in assumpsit for amount OF insurance
due TO date.
suit was also instituted by Frank Stande
s,.4tnst George e.. Cuvernator Tor $3.50.
on November 18th Mr.. Stande was run
over by a wagon belonging to the defend
ant. and is said to be in serious condi-
ton.
Suit was instituted by the Merchants
National Bank against Charles +. and
stella Hogan Srnih for S~- go
In the City Circuit Court the following
nofices OF motion for Judgment weIe
slsd. The Merchants National Bank
against W NJ Lewis for Sl2s.
The Citizens Bank against Mrs. III. b.
Ningfied for Sl29
Merchants National Bank against ].
A Cosby and Mrs. NJ. A. Cosby for ;202. 20.
In the case OF the Richmond Perpetual
euildfng. Loan and Trust Company
against Henry Hotzgrief judgment was
rendered for $o6.S.
In the Chancery Court i. ". Cloves
nualifed as administrator of the estate
of Mrs. Hester A. Blunt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
IMMENSE CONSULTATIONS
Crowd the Seventh street Christian Church
10 Hear DIR. Sweeney.

Immense congregations filled the Sew
enth Street Christian church on Sunday.
AT night the crowd was so great that it
is estimated that several hundred people
were turned away being unable 10 gain
admission. Rev. Il. r. Sweeney preached
two powerful sermons
Ills morning theme was the Church
OF God, which he treated in most uni
que manner. defining The Church as "a
body called out" He proceeded 10 ask
bv Whom called? BY what called? From
what called? and 20 what called? All the
above being answered I'm scripture terms
he proceeded 10 show who should belong
TO the Church. He then discussed the
foundation and now IL had been tried and
that not even the gates of hell or the
powers OF the grave could prevail against
His evening subject was the New
Birth Christ said. Except a man be
born again 4 man IS composed Of mind
heart and body, all of which must take
part IN the change. Mans birth into the
Kingdom of nature embraces all the above
Ills birth into the kingdom of glory en-
braces all, and therefore his birth into the
kingdom Of grace must embrace them
all Now, water can have no influence
upon the mind or heart; spirit no direct
influence upon the body. The mind Is
changed from unbelief to belief The
hedrt from hatred 10 love, ana the body
Is then washed in pure water" as a
beautiful expression OF the inward change
that must precede every Christian bap-
tism.
-Four persons confessed Jesus as thelr
saviour. and one was given the right
hand of fellowship into the church.
A large audience was present at the
services last evening. when Mr. Sweeney
discussed the subject What Is Saving
FAITH He explained faith TO be the
confidence OF things hoped FOR. the con-
Niction of things not seen. changing the
original passage of the New Testament
that correct idea of the apostle might
be obtained, there being great differ
ence IN the meaning of the same words
now and when the scriptures were trans
lated. Faith comes by hearing the word
Of God. 1t is not faith, but the object Of
faith that saves.
niter me sermon. the four persons who
made the confession Sunday We're bap-
tlzed
Mr.. Sweeney will preach tonight on
"Iho Mission and Work OF the Holy
Spirit"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
SERMON TO JR. 0. q. A. NJ.
REV. DIR. HIDEy PREACHED BE-
-F0RE,THAT BODY SUNDAY.
The Sneaker Dealt at Length With some
Of the Popular Amusements--O Other
Services Sunday.

A, Grove-Avenue Baptist church Sum
dav norning. the pastor. Rev. DR.. j. C.
niden. preached before the Jr' y. u a.
NJ. There was very large audience
present the capacity OF the house beng
taxed to the limit.
The text was the 9Th verse OF tne li'h
cnap,er or Ecclesiastes-" ReJoice' y
young man. in thy youth; and let thy
heart cheer thee in the days OF thy
voutb and walk in the ways OF thine
heart, and in the sight OF thihe eSeS' O"'
know thou. that for all these Things ''ou
will bring thee into Judgment
After reviewing the genera enc, 49,
and scope OF the book from "h'ch hio
text was taken, Dr. Hiden proceeued u
deal with some Of the popular d'huse-
ments of the day. ,..,.
against an amusement 10 say that II
docs harm" Everything IN this world,
that does anything, does harm- Inc
question Is. does IT do more harm than II
does good!
Gun powder and the printing press are
two OF the greatest factors in modern CIV
ilization. Both do q great deal OF harm,
but. upon the whole. they have been. and
are. immensely more helpful than harm
ful.
TRIBUTE TO COL CUTSHAW.
II we lived under a despot, there would
be no temptation TO fraudulent elections.
and The Times" could keep quiet. But.
upon the whole, j prefer a Republican
form Of government with all the evils OF
ballot-box stuffing. rather than a despOt-
ism. in which j should have no voice in
the government.
1t is not wise to repress gaiety in young
people Forcing nature is a troublesome
and expensive process. II required the
genius. the persistence. the patient per-
severance Of a Cutshaw 10 force up hill
water enough 10 keep Richmond clean:
and il costs us a great deal of money 10
DO IL.
me text may, at first sight. seem TO
be giving license to young men TO do as
they please; but the last clause says,
Know thou. that for all these things
God Will bring thee into judgment" As
long as you keep this i'm view. and act
upon it, you will hardly 20 far astray.
A God fearing man Will usually please 10
do right
EVENING SERVICE.
At night DR. Hiden preached from
lst Thessatonians 5:2l-"Prove all things.
hold fast that which is good"
The congregation was very large. After
the sermon, when the invitation 10 con-
fess Christ was given. two persons ac-
cepted IT, and four others were baptized.
The protracted meetings at this church
closed more than week AGO: but the
revival spirit is still evident and is pro-
Gucng results.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
HE is NOT A MEMBER.
COMMANDER KAvE SAYS HE DOES
NOT BELOxa TO LEGISLATURE.
Has Donc Many Things Hut Has Not Yet
Come Down TO That, Was HIS Good-Na-
sarea Remark Pickett Camp Meets.

At the meeting Of Pickett Camp. c. W..
last night n communication was read
from Rev. c. c. Penick. rector OF ST.
Marks church. stating that movement
IS heinz set on foot TO organize for intel
rg,o, co.operation the various charitable
org,r,za,,ons OF the city for a better
handing Of the stranded, the needy and
the tra1p. and asking that Pickett Camp
cooperate H. the work. Comrade 7. w.
Trovlsr was appointed n committee OF
one 70 look srto the matter and report
20 the Camr
A communication was read from Gene
yai Thomas :. Rosser that the work oil
raising fUrds for the erection OF an
o. ,cssrlan stau. 10 General Stonewal
,rsrsse n AT the University OF Virginia was
p;.,.rcs.Ing sai'siactorily, and that the
great statute v l. scor be completed
wors
A communication vas also read from
Louis T.. JsoissiCux sta'ng that In look
Ing over tile ttss iIpticr list OF the Con-
fesleratc dad fi1i,d by the Maryland
Ass,..it.nn fsom ,he battlehelds Of An
tietam. South Mountain and Monocacy. the
foil wing names were found. who were
menbo.s OF the Fifteenth Virginia Reg
iment<
~ a. sread. ]. a. .. Tally. J. A. Talley.
c. W. Brooks. w. f.. Ream. ]. NJ. Leak.
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Commander William Kane. OF Louisa
Camp. G. V, was present and at Com
mander Woody's invitation addressed the
Camp briefly, extending his hearty good
VIII 10 the members. lie had prepared
10 pitch in to Historian Hazciwood Tor an
error OF his but as that gentleman was
absent he would wait until Mr.. Hazel
wood was present and then tell him few
things When asked IL he was mem
Der OF the Legislature Mr.. Kane replied
good humorcdiy: NO. | have done many
bad thifgs. but haven't got TO that point
yet"
The following members Of the Camp
were appointed 10 act as pall-bcarers at
the funeral of the late Andrew j. Berry.
who was member of the Camp: Com
rades A. Jonnir rs. II. n. Northern, 7. w.
Traylor and J. e. Sullivan.
The lease for renting the hall at No.
42s east Broad street. was read approved
and filed. Chairman Of the Committee
on Hall G. r. Loehr stated that II would
require an expenditure of about $3.50 for
new pane ring. carpets and other improve
ments to make the hall suitable for the
Camps purposes. II was also explained
that the hall could be rented out for
nights when the Camp was not occupy
ing IL and funds thereby secured sufiici-
ent 10 pay for the rent.
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION.
Conrad. Craig presented TO the Camp
"A copy OF the ordnance Of secession of
Virginia 1t was accepted and the Quar-
termasteT ordered to have it framed for
the Camp.
William y. Whitlock. the little son of
the late John r.. Wh'tlock. who was
courier OF General George T.. Pickett. was
introduced to the Camp as the scholar
recently appointed by the Camp to enter
McGuire's School.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
THE Base BALL ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Williams has Purchased the Control
ing stock Of the Richmond Club.

At meeting Of the Richmond Baseball
and Athletic Association. held in the Of
fee of Mrs. John SHELTON Williams yes
terday afternoon. with President V. Do
natl i'm the chair and Messrs. c. T. Boy
kin and Phil Shield present, Mr.. Donati,
having disposed Of his stock in the asso-
citation 10 Mr.. Williams, rendered his
resignation as president, which was ac-
cepted and he was continued on the
Board Of Directors.
Mr.. G. II. BOykn also rendered his re-
signation which was accepted. and he
too. was elected as a member OF the Board
Of Directors.
Mr.. T. y. Williams was elected president
of the association and Mr.. a. w. Weddell
was elected secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Jake Wells was appointed man.
ager-captain and given carte-blanche in
the matter of securing players for next
season. and he was instructed 10 secure
the best men available.
The retiring president. Mr.. Donati, said
after the meeting that he was just as
much interested in the success of the
club and the association ar he ever was.
but that owing to a large amount OF pri-
lvate business Of cnOther nature he was
unable 10 give the necessary amount OF
time to the interests OF the association
that Il required. and hence the disposal
OF his stock 10 Mr.. Williams.
Mr.. Donau will very likely assume the
management Of a large hotel on the
Eastern Shore.
Mr.. Williams left last night for New
York.
. II is reported that Mr. Donati cleared
between two and three thousand dollars
on his baseball transaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30

Change in Schedule on Richmond, Fred
cricksbure and Potomac Railroad, Eff
fective November 2Sth. NJ IL O'Clock
Noon.
At 10 O'Clock noon on Sunday. Novem-
Der 2Sth, the winter schedule OF tho Rich
mond. Fredericksburg ard Potomac Rail-
road Company becomes effective.
Under this new schedule, and COM
mencing on Monday, November 18th, a
train will leave Byrd-Street Station daily
at 4:lO a. NJ. for Washington and points
North.
No change IN the trains now leaving
Byrd-Street Station al 500 a. NJ, Sunday
Only: S:s5 A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
and y noon, daily except Sunday. The
train leaving Byrd-Street Station now at
7:l5 +. II. will on and after Sunday, No
vembor 18th. leave at 1885 i. NJ.
There will be no change in the arrival
time of trains at Byrd-Street Station.
Tho fast train from the North reaching
Byrd-Stre Station at 7:lO p. NJ daily.
will on and after Sunday. November 2sth.
stop at Elba. No change in the Freder-
icksburg Accommodation trains, or I'm any
of the Ashland Accommodation trains.
Later in the season the famous New
York and Florida Special electric light
ed, steam heated vestibuled train, will be
placed in service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
RICHMOND CLERICUs IN MISSION.
Steps Looking To the Matter of Prison
Reform,

Reform.
The regular weekly meeting OF the
Richmond Glorious. which was held yes
terday morning in the vestry cf st. PauTs
church was an interesting session. The
following ministers were present Rev
j. j. GraVatt, d. v bowman G. G Pen
lex, Thomas Semmes. W. Meade Clarke
{. \. Goodwin. and III. Med. Martin. The
following visitors were also present: Rev.
J. II. Scott. Of Rockbridge county, and
Martin Johnston. Of Powhatan county.
In the absence OF the president, Rev.
Preston Nash, OF Christ church Rev.
j. }. Gravatt was requested to take the
chair.
The question Of endorsing the move
ment looking towards the establishment
OF cOlored reformatOry was laid over
until the next meeting on account Of the
absence OF Mr.. Nash, who had promised
10 furnish some additional information.
Bishop Penick stated that he had sent
the petition 10 every Episcopal clergyman
IN Virginia. for the collection of sigma
lures, which is 10 ask the Legislature TO
enact some reform measures for the va
rious prisons ID this State so as TO relieve
sheir oVercroWded condition. lie also
read letter from Bishop Randolph, who
heartily endorses this movement.
Rev. Thomas Semmes, the secretary,
read the following paper. which by di-
rection of the cieTicus mas been mailed TO
every Episcopal clergyman in the do
cese TO be read by them from the pulpit
next sunday:
Richmond. Va. Nov. %. 1887.
Dear Bretnren.-At a meeting OF the
Richmond clericus held November 18th,
upon motion Of Mr.. Randolph. IL was
Resolved: That we request each rector
TO present 10 his people the immediate
need of 81. Phillips colored church, and
TO take Il special Offering for the same
On the second Sunday I'm December. Mr.
Gravatt then offered the following:
Resolved: That the letters of the Bish-
op and BishOp-Coadjutor Of the diocese
be printed with the resolution OF the
Glorious appended and sent 10 each cler-
gyman in the diocese.
AT the meeting of the clericus held on
November %, 1897. IL was resolved that
the clercus adopt the resolutions OF No
Vcmber 18th. on condition that the prop
erty of ST Philips church be placed un-
der the control of the Bishops OF the dio
cese
Richmond. Va. Nov. 10. 1897.
TO the Richmond Glorious:
Rev. and Dear Brethren.-You are IA
miliar with the history OF ST. Phillips
colored church in this city, and are aware
of the serious pecuniary trouble In which
IL is now involved. | earnestly advised
and warned against their contracting this
debt, but without effect il has been
done and now the question Is whether
tnoy snail be deserted or whether We
shall do what We can TO afford them re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30

lief. I trust we all feel. as we certainly
ought 10 do. deep sympathy for. and in
terest in these. our suffering colored bre-
thren. and I'VE that are strong ought 10
bear the nfirmities OF the weak. think
it very important for the work OF our
church among this people that they
should have n respectable building in
this, the largest city Of the state and
diocese SO far the white Episcopalians
OF Richmond have done very little for this
congregation. and We cannot consistently
appeal to outsiders 20 aid them, until we
have done our part. am sure that If
each rector in the city would heartily
take hold Of this subject. and do what ne
can for this church, II could be easily
relieved of the debt which * so heavily
pressing upon II. l earnestly and respect
fully commend this matter TO your BROTH
or consideration.
Faithfully ana affectonately yours.
(Signed). r. VI. WHITTLE.
Bishop Dio. 81 Virginia"
Richmond. Va. Nov. j.. 1897.
To the Richmond Glorious:
Dear Brethren.-The Rev. J. w John
son has told me something OF his WORK.
l have inquired OF such Of the brethren as
/ have had opportunity 70 see concern
ing both the history ana the prospects II
this church for the colored people. / be-
heve the debt on the property ought 10 be
paid. Let us take Immediate steps IN
that direction. Beyond question there is
gong 10 De an EtfirfNlliA iiihA'h W. 'tA't
cd people in Richmond. and ! think there
ought TO be. How many there ought 10
be, and will he remains 10 be seen. Mean
time the one which now claims our at
tention must have help from our people
generally or it will soon become either a
dead failure or a wearing burden. think
we ought to do what we can Immediately
and if the sum raised Is not sufficient 10
give us the property free of cncumbrance
we should then send Rev. Johnson to the
larger cities and richer dioceses with such
endorsement as 10 ensure for him the IN
terest of all church people who believe
i'm the coiored Teople. ! touch this subject
with some hesitation because | know II
brings into view n large and difficult
question. But as 10 the opinion ex-
press / have no doubt whatever. The
way seems to be perfectly clear to do
what is here urged. Hoping that you may
see the matter as do and expecting the
very best results from your combined ac-
ton. ! am.
Yours faithfully
"(Signed ROBERT A. GIBSON.
The debt OF St. Phillips Is $500 ana the
present value Of the church property, in
GLIDING the rcctory. about $4,000.
(Signcd) THOMAS SEMME0o,
Secretary of Glorious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
llrisfinn Convention.

A convention Of the Christian ALI
ance" will be held at the Broad-Street
Mission Han. commencing Wednesday.
December 1st. Several prominent evange-
lists and Christian workers from abroad
as well as from the city will take part.
The programme is as follows:
Wednesday, December lst: p. M.-De-
Votional exercises
4:30-Address by one Of the city pastors.
7. M-Rev. James Scoville.
Thursday, December I'd: 80 A. NJ
Devotional exercises.
II :30-Rev. James ScOville.
l2:lj-Mr III. -. Campbell OF Africa.
y. M.-Devot0nal meeting.
1870 =. M.-Address by one Of the city
pastors.
5l5 T. M.-Rev. a. Forder-Arabia.
8 Z. M.-Rev James Scoville.
Friday, December Sd: 10 a. M.-Devo-
tiOnal exercises.
1O:30-Rev. a. FoIder-Arabia.
ll:30-One of the city pastors.
l2l5-H. ID. Campbell. Africa.
p. M.-Devoti0nal services.
a.30-itov. James SOville-Subiect.
Divine Healing.
$3.50 j. M.-Anointing service
g +. M.-Rev. James Scoville and Rev
II. ID. Campbell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-30
THE OFFER Is ACCEPTED.
THE PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS
WILL GIVE THEIR sERTICES.
At q Meeting of the school Board Last
Night the Offer Was Made Tn "r'ing
and Accepted with Thanks.

A called meeting OF the City School
Board Of the city of Richmond was held
at the office OF the Board, in the,Ctty Hail.
yesterday afternoon. at O'CLOCK
There were present Messrs. J. Taylor
Ellyson. chairman: James III. Capers. II.
Edgar Shine. William NJ. Turpin. Robert
T. Briggs. Charles Hutzler and Reuben
Burtoa: W. 7. Fox. Superintendent; c. T.
Kady, Clerk.
The chairman stated that the Board had
been called for the purpose Of considering
a communication from the principals and
teachers OF the public schools, rendering
their services TO teach from the 18th to
the 2ith of December, without compensa-
ton.
Chairman Ellyson then submitted the
following communication;
TEACH FREE OF CHARGE.
TO the Honorable School Board OF the
CITY of Richmond:
Gentlemen :-N our generous efforts in
our behalf and your enlightened zeal for
the advancement Of the school system de-
mand our sincere appreciation.
While we recognize that every effort
has been maze by you 10 prevent the
evils that viii follow a shortening Of the
school term. we regret that any limita-
tons hinder you I'm carrying out your we'll
directed plans for the coming year. The
mere suggestion OF closing has already
demoraliZed many of the pupils; and to
do so. will nuilify much of the work ac-
complished and throw on teachers and
pupils alike extra tasks that cannot be
successfully completed in so brief a pc
rtod The inevitable result will be many
unprOmoted. and a half session lost TO
them. This a majority can III afford. for
they are needed early in life as bread
winners for their families. 4 large num-
her unprOmotcd means the enrolment Of
only few new pupils in February next.
Those who are promoted must be so
under too great tax and strain on their
vitality.
with such facts before us. we know that
to close our schools will be most harmful
TO pupils and parents, and must inJure the
good name and interests Of our city.
Therefore, we. the principals and teach-
ers OF your schools with marked unanlm-
ity ana profound interest in the welfare OIL
the system. respectfully tender our SER
vices TO continue the work under your au-
thOrity, and subject TO the usual rules anu
regulations. without compensation, from
December 18th to December "A. 1897.
THE OFFER ACCEPTED.
After careful consideration on motion
of Mr. Turpin. IL was resolved tnat the
tender made by the principals and teach
ers OF the public schools, to teach with
out compensation. be accepted for the rea-
sons stated in the communication.
on motion of Mr.. Briggs, the Board. in
consideration of the tender Of the prin-
cipals and teachers, instructed the Super
intendent to close the schools for the
Christmas holidays. on Friday, December
24th. and reopen them on Monday, Janu-
AIRY g. 1898.
The Board then adjourned.