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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

tions and business firms is virtually
assured. The Patriotic Order Sons of
America has furnished two rooms, the
Knights of PYthias and odd Fellows
have volunteered to take care of two
rooms and the clerks of Clarke's store
have agreed to become responsible for
the furnishing of two more. The di-
rectors are assured that the other
rooms will be taken care of also. La
dies of the West Side have been work.
ing for the past week making bed
clothing and other such articles and
during the coming week they propose
to give the house a general cleaning
and tiXing-up, so that everything will
be in ship-shape fashion for opening
day.
The exact date of the opening is not
known, but it is likely to be some day
next week. At the last meeting of the
board of directors it was agreed to fix
the opening day at the next meeting
which will take place this week, the
time to be fixed by the chairman in his
call. The date of the opening will de-
pend on the progress that has been
made with the furnishing.
The hospital building, which is very
accurately represented in the accom-
panying cut, is situated on the north
west corner of Jackson street and
North Bromley avenue. 1t stands on
an eminence, is surrounded by spacious,
we'll kept grounds and is quite as iso-
| lated as is desirable for a hospital
building. 1t is the Old Phillips home
| stead or mansion as it was generally
| called and is in every way suitable for
| hospital purposes.
On the southeast corner of the first
| floor is a delightful large room exposed
| to the sunshine morning and after
! noon. This will be the "living room
! for convalescents. The office and re-
| ception room is just across the corridor
| and to the rear of that is the laboratory
and operating rooms. The ground floor
or basement fronting on Bromley ave-
nue. will probably be used for culinary
and like purposes. The entire second
floor with the exception of one apart
| ment on the southwest corner will be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

Arrangements are about complete
for the opening of the new West Side
hospital. The work of putting in the
furniture and hospital appurtenances
is being pushed rapidly forward and
by the time the board has it's next meet
ing everything will be in readiness for
it to name the formal opening day.
The $1,000 which was contributed for
furnishing the hospital and supplying
instruments and the like can nearly all
be devoted to the purchase of instru-
ments, as the furnishing of the building
complete by local fraternal organiZa-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
LARGE CONTRACT SECURED.
NatiOna! Boring Company to Sink
Ten Bore Holes.

The National Boring and Drilling
company, of this city, has secured a
large contract from the Pennsylvania
Railroad company for boring a num-
Der of ten-inch holes.
The company intends using the holes
for the purpose of flushing in culm into
mine workings. This work was con-
templated two years ago, but had been
withheld on account of the general de-
preston in business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
PREPARING FOR THE
FORMAL OPENING
New Hospital Will Soon Be Ready for
Occupancy.
SUPERINTENDENT SMITH IN CHARGE

The Furnishing ofthe Building Being
Pushed Rapidly Forward Under Her
Efficient Charge-- the Rooms
Will BE Arrangcd--What the AL
tOona Times Had to Say About the
superintendent - Hospital Dircc-
tors Meet This Week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
CHINA.
A Thousand Pieces

OF lovely decorated China to be
closed out. Many tea sets have
one piece broken. Then there are
hundreds of left over odd pieces
that unless sold seem to get set
back where salespeople forget them.
We think it better to make it an
object for you to come today and
Monday and take what you want.
Five counters, arranged this way:
No. 1 Here are salad
Counter bowls, open edge
cake plates, fancy
plates, china syrup jugs, cups and
saucerS. Were 25c., 4oc., soc. and
higher. Tour choice, 100.
No. = This includes Roy
Counter al Bonn Vases, s
piece china tea sets,
orange bowls, large Bohemian vases
and dozens of otoer pieces. Some
We're S2.5o. Choice, 9Sc.
No. ; Four-piece smok-
Counter ing sets, cracker jars,
cake plates, large
vases, bon-bon boxes, chocolate
pots and other pretty articles.
Choice, o0c.
No. 4 Smoking sets, crack
Counter er jars, chocolate
pots, sugar bowls
and cream pitchers.
Lots of other useful and beautiful
pieces. Choice, 4Sc.
No. 5 MouStache cups,
Counter Delft ware, cups ant
saucers, cake plates,
syrup cups, celery holders and sew
eral hundred other odd pieces. Any
piece on this counter, &C.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
SEASONABLE SERMON
BY REV. WIN. EDGAR
Was Preached Yesterday in the Provi-
dence Metht dist Church.
HOW TO ATTAIN CHRISTIANITY
Thought of the Discourse Suggested
by the Week of Prayer-- -Must IN.
pcricnco cody Sorrow tor Sin,
Which Invites Hate for the latter
and Desire for the Church
W ill Have an Extra Week of Prayer.

We give below a synopsis of the SER
mon delivered last evening in the Prov
idence Methodist Episcopal church by
Rev. William Edgar, pastor. This
church has been holding a very sue
cessful week of prayer. The meetings
will be continued every night this week
but Saturday. Rev. l.. y. Doty, of
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal
church, will assist the pastor. The
sermon was a practical discourse in
perfect harmony with the special SER
vices which are being held. The sub
ject was this: "How to Become a Chris
tan" The text announced was Acts
2.37-3S:
Now when they heard this they
We're pricked in their heart, and said
nto Peter and to the rest of the apos-
ties, men and brethren, what shall we
do?
Then Peter said unto them. Repent,
and be baptized every one of you III
the name of Jesus Christ for the remis-
sion of sins, and We shall receive the
gift of the Holy Ghost"
Among other things that the preach
er said We're the following:
Last Sunday night we began a series
of practical talks concerning the Chris
tian life For the benefit of those who
were not present we will say our sub
iect at that time was "What Is Il Chris
tian?" Tonight we want to call your at
tention to a subject which logically fol-
lows. IT, not enough that you be shown
what a Christian is Neither is it enough
to impress the mind with the fact that
one ought to be a Christian 1t is incum-
bent upon the religious teacher to show
the method of salvation; to show how one
is to become a Christian.
SIMPLE AND SCRIPTURAL.
I desire to make the subject so clear
that the warfaring man, though fool,
will not err therein. All sorts of answers
have been given to the query, How to be-
| come a Christian? Some are simply hu-
man opinions. Others are composite in
! their nature. A combination of human
| opinion and the word of God. My sermon
tonight will have one virtue at least; II
will be Scriptural in it's character.
Our text sheds much light on the ques-
ton before us, yet we will not feel our
| selves obliged to adhere to that. The
question and answer of our text is con
nected with the scene of which we studied
| in Sunday school today. After the won
derful outpouring of the Holy Ghost OF
| the day of PenteCost, the people mar
| yelled. Some began to Criticise. Some
said these men are filled with new wine
| Peter Indignantly denied the charge. He
shows them it is simply a fulfillment o
prophecy uttered many centuries before
| Then he preached unto them Jesus an(
the resurrection. AS a result, they wer
prlcl<ed in the heart and asked the ques
ton of my text. This sermon is designed
to be help ct least two classes o
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

You can save money by buying specta-
cles of Silverstone, the eye specialist. at
309 Lackawanna avenue, onely one flight
over the Lehigh Valley ticket office. The
following prices will satisfy you that they
are the cheapest in the city: Solid gold
trimmed spectacles at $3.50 per pair; filled
bows at 50: nickle bows from SOC. to $3.50;
aluminium bows from 75c. to $500; colored
glasses from 25c. to SIPS. We have a large
line of reading glasses, the best in the
market, at 25c. per pair. Opera and mag
nifying glasses at reduced prices. or
flee hours, a. m. to I'm; to p. m.
Remember that your eyes will be exam
ined free and satisfaction is guaranteed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
The Hostess

Knows that the decorations of her
dinner table will be regarded as
rejecting her good taste and
judgment. An artistic and hand
some Dinner Set will add much
to the effect. How much better
your New Years dinner will
taste with white table linen and
dainty dishes. We can furnish
the dishes at any price you want
to pay. Come in and look them
over.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to three
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits. IS cents. Sold
by Carl LorenZ. AIS Lackawanna ave-
nue., druggist, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

people. First, to Christian workers. They
are often asked, just as Paul was by the
Philippian jailer, what must do to lie
saved?" They ought to be able to answer
promptly and scripturally. L trust this
sermon will help them 10 do so.
Then it is designed to be helpful to the
unconverted. BY it they can learn just
what is required of them in order to en-
ter the kingdom of God.
When we come to a definite answer to
the question under consideration, we cam
not give it in a single word. There are
several steps by which We enter the king
dom of God and become Christians.
We become Christians by repentance.
Repentance is godly sorrow for sin. The
Bible frequently refers to repentance.
Sometimes 1t is spoken of Independently.
At other times in conjunction with other
duties. Repent and be baptized" RE
pent and be converted Repent and be-
lieve the gospel" one cannot build a
superstructure of Christian character
without repentance as one of the founda-
ton stones. 1t makes no difference
whether we live in Christian lands or
heather countries. The effect of gospel
preaching is to produce repentance in the
hearts Of humanity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
THE SERIOUS OBSTRUCTION.

One trouble with some protesting
Christians is right here. They never eX-
perienced godly sorrow for sin. Therefore
they do not hate sin and turn away from
it.
We become Christians by prayer. God
will not force salvation on any of US. lie
will tell us how interested He is in us.
He will evidence his love toward u.s. but
that is as far as He will go. He will not
force us to be Christians. We must ask
i'm order to receive; we must seek i'm order
to find; we must knock at the door of
mercy in order to enter the kingdom of
God.
Israel renounced former masters when
they turned their backs upon Egypt and
marched toward the land of Canaan
Every year thousands of foreigners who
have come to this land renOunce allegiance
to former masters. We would not ma
turalze them as American citizens unless
they at least formally did SO. on the
same principle if we are to become Chris
| tians we must renounce former masters.
Satan is the God of this world. He is
| the prince of the powers of the air. He is
| the master of every unconverted soul
This is recognized in adult baptism,
when preachers ask candidates for bap-
| tlsm, "Nilt thou renounce the devil ana
| his works." etc. Jesus tells us no man
| can serve two masters. He viii either
hate the one and love the other, or cling
| to the one and despise the other.
| The prodsal renounCed his former mas
ter and left the far country. In this way
| only was it possible for him to enjoy his
| fathers favor. But it is not enought to
| renounce former masters. We must ac-
| cept new master.
| The word of God tells us sit is not in
man to direct his own steps" The Apostle
| John tells us: ITO as many as received
| Him to them gave He power to become
the sons of God" Therefore, If we would
| be Christians, we must also accept Jesus
| Christ as our new master.
Jesus wants to be our master. He tells
us He wants to be admitted to the human
heart. Behold. / stand at the door anG
| knock; If any man will open the door,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

The following is list of display cards
kept in stock at this Office and for
sale al ten cents each:
Rooms for rent.
For sale.
This property for sale.
Furnished rooms.
House for rent.
House TO let. etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

RHEUMATISM IS A FOE which
gives no quarter 1t torments its vic
tins day and night. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla purifies the blood and cures the
aches and pains of rheumatism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

Nickel plated Skates at Florey's, zoe.
Other grades in proportion. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tomorrow evening brings to the Froth-
ingham that side-splittlng farce-comedy,
"A Railroad Ticket" for a single per-
Torrance. This successful comedy has
never failed to meet with popular 1aNoi.
1t will have the benefit of strong cast,
among the principal members being Marie
Stuart, the famous chanteuse, and one of
the highest salaried singing artists on
the boards today. Louis Wesley, who
was one of the leading stars with ''Thril-
by' last season, has been engaged to play
his original part of Chips" the Office
boy Among the others are Gus PiXley,
Charles Burke, Harry Porter, Matte
Lockette Minnie Carleton and strong
chorus.
"Old Lavender" is billed for one pro-
duction at the rockingham this week,
with Edward Harrigan at the head of the
company. Mr. Harrigan is supported by
a large and clever company and press
notices of fattering description follow
the presentation of "Old Lavender The
comedy is fun of new music, catchy
songs and rollcking melodies and an
evening of thorough enjoyment is assured.
Darkest America the attraction at
the Academy of Music this and tomorrow
evenings, is the title of a stage spectacle
that aims to present the home life of the
negro as it was in slavery and is in free
DOM from plantation to palace. y COM
pany of genuine southern negroes enact
the different characters. Mr.. and Mrs
Sam Lucas head the company; many in
teresting specialtes are introduced The
whole entertainment is refined and ele-
waiting.
The PAY Train company, which comes
to the Davis theater the first half Of this
week, carries a carload of scenery and
mechanical effects, a steam boiler forty
, horsepower engine and a complete elec-
tric storage battery, all OF which will be
used in the production. And yet the play
does not depend on these for its success.
| Incidental to the action, specialties win
! be introduced by Roche and Whiting, Eva
Thatcher DE Coursey, Hamilton and
| Hamilton and others,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
Auction Sale
Notice.

of diamonds, watches, etc, at Dayidow
Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11
THEY FAVOR AMALGAMATl0M

measure will depend the success of the
institution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-11

Skates at Florey's, 25c.
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drop reading this adv convince
sold advertised will
the entire stock is sold
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At Sc, Ioc., 1861 r0c., asc, and 2oc a Bunc
Worth Double,
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
The KING WAS CROWNED.
Anniversary Festivities of the
San Francisco SchuetZen
Verein.
Fine Display of Priz at California
Hall - Leading Marksmen
Recognized.

There was q festal array of talent and
beauty at California Hall last night. Oc-
casion of the assembly was the thirty
eighth anniversary of the San Francisco
Schuetzen Verein and the distribution of
the prizes recently gained in open com.
petition.
A large space was reserved on the base
ment floor of the hall tor display OF the
prizes, and the vast collection embraced
articles of utility and ornament. Some of
the prizes were costly and many were
highly artistic. Early in the evening a
dense throng of ladies and gentlemen
assembled there to hear the reading of
awards and view the trophies of the range.
The following is a list of the principal
prize winners:
Bowling alley - Gus Glinderman, H. H.
Burfeind, J. GIindcrman, D. Often, William
GIinderman, II. Bartholz, J. Heitman, J.
Peters, William Mocker, II. Aldack, j. Schlam.
Dicken. D. Often. William Glinderman. Il.
SteIllng, Z. Goetze, J. Heitman, II. Aldack Will
liam Feineke. J. Peters, A. H. Pape, George
Schooner, Charles Thierbach, A; Tomalen.
Shooting, best centers--O. Lemke, George
Alpers, L. Bencel, A. II. Pape, D. B. Faktor,
H. Wicker, Philo Jacoby, N. Ahrens, F. P.
schuster. Max Hoefie, Frank Krug, D. Nc
Laughlin, F. Rust. J. Utschig, A. Bertelsen.
Most points,. Utscnig, F. P. Schuster, N.
Ahrens. D. B. Faktor, Charles Thierbach, A.
Strecker, George Alpers, A. II. Pape, L. Ben.
A. Jungbluth, II. Burfe ind A. Bertelsen.
Man target-D. Mclaughlin, J. Utschig, A.
Strecker, +. Attinger, D. Heise, A. Pape, A.
Ehrenpfort, George AlperssC. Nobamn, D. B.
Faktor, Cha rles Thierbach. E. Goetze, L. BEN
del, A. Jungbluth, N. Ahrens, William Garms,
H. Huber. +. P. Schuster, H. wicker, L.
Haake.
Premiums, most red flags-D. B. Faktor, D.
Mclaughlin, A. H. Pape, N. Ahrens, H. Wicker
George Alpers, A. Strecker, F. P. Scnuster.
Man target-L. Haake, William Garrus, D.
Mclaughlin.
at the company target. May 16, the
scores mum bered 109. The leaders were:
N. Ahrsns 20. L. a. Ritzau 81, A. b. Paps
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
BIG REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Pacific Bank Property Sold to
the Royal Insurance
Company.
Bovee, Toy & Sonnteg Hand ed the
Business-Another Big
Sale.

One of the most important real estate
sales in this City for some time past was
consummated yesterday through the real
estate firm of Bovee. Toy & Sonntag. The
old Pacific Bank property on the north
west corner of Pine and Sansome streets
was purchased by the Royal Insurance
Company of Liverpool from the Conti-
mental Insurance Company OF Chic ago.
The purchase price was $145,000 The
sale has been in the air for over year,
but not until yesterday did all parties ar
rive at an agreement. Rolla V. Watt.
manager for the purchasing party, stated
that the Royal and the Queen insurance
companies will probably move into the
new quarters very soon unless 1t Is de-
clded TO tear down the old building and
pat up a modern structure.
The property is about as valuable as any
in that part of the City. The site IS
80 :6xS7 :6 feet, and upon it is three-story
brick structure, with basement contain
ing fire and burglar proof vaults. If the
purchaser does'not decide to build at once
it will occupy the basement, first and
part of the second stories. The remainder
will be rented for offices. However, it is
only q matter OF year or two before
new building will be placed upon the lot.
The property has history. For years
it was used by the bank but in 1895 it was
sold to the Peoples Home Bank in the
settlement between the two institutions
for $219, 900. In February, 1896, the Peo-
ple's Home sold the property Tor $130, 900
to the Continental Insurance Company, it
being the intention of this company to
tablish its general office there. Since
then a number of Improvements nave
been made thereon These and the in
crease in real estate values in that locality
accounts for the increase of SIS. 600 over
the former purchase price.
Baldwin Il Hammond, the real estate
agents, yesterday sold at auction the
property on the southwest corner of Pow
ell and Ellis streets. The property, which
is particularly valuable for business pur-
poses, was knocked down to William
Haas of Haas Bros. tor $4,000. John e.
Auzerais OF San Jose. executor OF the es-
tate of E. Auzerals, ordered the sale. The
atte ndance was large, and the bidders
went into the contest for the possession OF
the block with much spirit. The prin-
cipal struggle was between Mr.. Haas and
J. D. Sullivan, who represented Mayor
with bid of 500 00O and the offers were
increased in $10, 600 bids until nearly the
end.
The property in question consists of
corner lot, 48x75 feet in size, and upon it
is fine five-sGory NJ odern brick building.
]. r. Patton, the attorney representing
Mr.. AuZerais, states that the latter had
q standing offer of $3.50. 600 for the prop
erty, and in his opinion the sale will not
be confirmed by the executor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
A SILVER BRICK.

Colorado Furnishes a Mate to the
Gold Brick Of Mrs. Schwaitzer.
Another fairy tale concerning the Dur
rant case comes from the pink cliffs of
Colorado.
There is iangnishing in the Soldiers
and Sailors Homo IN Montevideo. in that
State, a man who says he is an old '49er
of California, and that his name is Cap
tain w. H. Bryan.
He recently wrote to o welI-known lady
of this City informing her that he wit
messed the murder of Blanche Lamont,
and that if transportation were furnished
him he would come to San Francisco and
testify to that fact.
He charged the lady not to speak to
any one concerning the communication
and warned her particularly against law.
yers and the police. He invited her to
visit him at the Soldiers Home in Monte
video and convince herself as to the truth
of his statement. but more than once IN
timated in his communication that he
would be we'll pleased to come here and
testify provided he were furnished with
transportation 10 this coast.
1t was reported last night that he was
about TO come and that he would testify
that he had seen very prominent mem
ber of Emmanuel Baptist Church (not
Durrani) carrying the body of Blanche
Lamont up to the belfry.
This precious addition to the Durrant
literature has been telegraphed to che
New York dailies. and will doubtless ap-
pear, with all the thrilling Details" in
the columns of the esteemed but very
gullible examiner.
1t will probably be disproved as readily
as were the vaporings OF Rossnb berg and
the marvellous narrative of Mrs. Schwait-
zer. which were also first given to the
public through the medium OF the Daily
Durrant