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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21
ST. dohn'S GOSPEL
as a Divine Ode,
Editor of The Tribune.

Sir: Last week in sending you a
communication on Lincoln as a writer
of good strong Anglo Saxon as COM
pared with Shakespeare and the Bible,
/ referred to the instroduCtion of st.
Johns gospel as a sublime ode on the
beginning of things In heaven and in
earth. But what is meant by such a
statement? For to the ordinary read
er the introduction of St, Johns gos-
pei does not appear to be such an ode
at all, 1t is only a piece of prose Of
the same form and character as the
rest of the gospel. But this is not at
all the case. II looks like ordinary
prose because it is so printed. Under
lying it, however, is the very same He
brew parallelism which marks Hebrew
poetry wherever it is found. This does
not mean it has those ordinary charac-
teristics of English poetry-rhyme and
metre-which we are accustomed to
think of as the essentials of our poetic
forms. 1t simply means it has the
highest characteristics of all world
poetry, sublimity of thought, a rhythm
ic flow of language and a power of
diction expressed under the customary
form Of the poetry of the people to
which the writer belonged, that is, the
Hebrew.
Further than this. II is a fact well
known to all close students of the
| Bible that st. Johns introduction is
an exact counterpart of the introduce
tion to the first book of the Bible,
| called Genesis. 1t is very little known,
however, that the latter, also, is an
ode, and can easily be arranged in the
same way, according to the same poet
! ic principles. / will now give you st.
| Johns introduction, arranged as sug-
! gested. Later on | will send you the
! introduction to the book of Genesis,
that is. Genesis, 4, 1-2-3, arranged ac-
cording to the same principles.
o
Introduction to the Gospel of st. John.
John /; lis
In the beginning was the Word.
The Word was with God
The Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God
| All things were made
by Him.
Without Him.
| Was nothing made that was made.
In Him was Life.
The Life was the Light Of men.
The Light shireth in darkness.
The darkness overcame 1t not.
There was a man sent from God.
Ills name was John.
lie came for witness
TO bear witness of the Light
That all men through Him might be
lieVc.
lie was not the Light.
lie was sent to bear witness OF the Light
That was the true Light
That lighteth every man that comcth int
the world.
lie was in the world
Tho world was made by Him.
Z The world knew Him not.
He came tn His own.
His own received Him not.
But as many as received Him,
TO them gave He power
, re become the Sons of God,
. Even to them that believe on His Nam'
These were born, not of blood
Nor OF the will OF the flesh,
5 Nor OF the will of man,
But OF God.
90 lhe "oru was Haue neSh anu 1--WE
among u.s.
And we b6held His glory,
e The glory as OF the Only Begotton {
, the Father,
Fun of grace and truth,
Z "This ia He OF Whom I spoke" erie
o John.
) "He that cometh after mo
IL preferred before me.
For He was before me-"
j. OF His fullness have all received,
q And grace upon grace.
- FOR the law was given by Moses,
- But grace and truth came by Jesl
i Christ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21
Time Wasted.

MY wife never buys hat a gown or
even pair of gloves without first con
sulting me-"
lis that so? Well old man, you wife's
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

ing as we'll az enlightcning the minds
and hearts of the children. Good citi-
zenship implies good manners as well
as disciplined and educated minds. by
this we do not mean simply the little
details OF manners such as eating with
q fork instead of knife or taking Off
the hat to lady, but that open.minded
and courteous attitude towards society
the spirit of courtesy, of dignity, of
self-rcspect, Of ncatness, of thought
fulness regarding the rights of others,
OF Difference to authority, in short the
characteristics of the true gentleman
and the true lady as differentiated
from the spurious, vanished charac-
ters who sometimes masquerade with
those titles.
"a school whose spirit and teachings
are not adapted for turning out such
men and women as that is n failure.
The school whose pupils are distin-
guished for their rudeness, their inso-
lence TO superiors and persons older
than themselves, their coarseness of
manners and slanginess of speech,
neeuS ~ new set OF ttdCHeTS Ut OuSHJ
to he abolished. Deplore 1t as we may,
In the cases Of thousands of children
the kindergartens and the higher grade
schools take the place of homes in re-
spect of manners as well as in respect
of the acquisition Of knowledge. They
should, therefore. SO far as possible
cover the entire life of the children in
its relations to society and the state
There is no excuse for The neglectful
parent. The guilt of such is dark be-
yond comparison, But it is a common
guilt and the schools must so far as
they can, supply parental deficiencies
| There is much greater need Of charac-
ter development in the public schools
than there is of mental polishing, con-
sidered alone,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

pa what's q rebuff?'
You watch ma the next time | come
homo late for dinner and try to say
something that will tickle her. Then
you'll see what a rebuff is"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

The moment the senatorial struggle
at Harrisburg was over the common
wealth's case against Quay closed with
a duh thud, 1t had already accom-
plised its principal purpose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

a wonder. You ought to he able to save
money"
81 could probably, if she didn't always
as II | had agreed to It,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21
SCRANTON, APRIL 81, 1899.

Scrantons fire department deserves
10 be paid for it's splendid work. The
city has gone dead-head in this matter
more than long enough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21
REXFORD'S,
April 2I.

April 2I.
We may be mistaken, but we
believe we have the most complete
line of Belt and Collar Buckles in
Scranton; we know we have the
newest. Sterling silver in French
grey and rose gold finishes. Al
our way of pricing they are not
expensive.
Sterling SI.5o to
Buckles $500.
REXFORD CO.
1872 Wyoming Avenue.
We refund money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

General Comets recognition of the
need of a long-cOntinued American pro-
tectorate over Cuba before that un-
happy island can stand alone is another
proof that the old Dominican is no
body'c fool
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

A San Francisco man has organized
company that proposes to insure
against the loss of employment. This
scheme probably has it's good features,
but will be liable to give many Of the
policy holders tired feeling.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

Among the alleged transactions of
the gang of cOunterfeiters unearthed at
Lancaster the other day none seems
more astounding than the statement
that the accused men had made and
floated $4,000 worth of cigar stamps
during their transactions in Lancaster.
Owing to the manner in which the ac-
counts of tobacco dealers are kept by
internal revenue officials such a pro-
bility if the revenue officers exercised
ordinary care in attending to business.
The deputy internal revenue collectors
at Lancaster are not in a position to
be enVied at present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

The moral O; recent occurrences is
that il pays to keep ones property Well
insured
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

Fast Black Wash Silks,
Habutai, and Waterproof
Silks in the new "unspottable
finish, at less than present
market prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-21

Elegant line of Japanese
Wash Silks and Summer
Silks, in plaids, corded checks
and stripes. Fast colors and
a large selection. Best goods
made
The times., 1899-09-06
Charged With Larceny.

Detectives Miller and Peck yesterday arrested
Samuel Henson, eoored, nineteen years of age,
on a charge of petit larceny preferred by Henry
Clay. Of 200 / Street southwest. Clay reported
TO the police Friday that some one had stolen
from yard in the rear Of his place three iron
axles, three wagon springs and some iron wheel
tires The plumber stripped from wagons
standing in the yard. Detectives Miller and Peck
were assigned TO the case and recovered the
stolen goods from junk dealer. He furnished
the detectives with description of the man who
sold the articles and the arrest of Henson fol-
lowed He will be arraigned in court this morn
ing.
The times., 1899-09-06
SEPARATING THE RACES.
Annual Report of Newsboys AM
ChIIdren's Aid Society.

ChIdren's Aid society.
The annual report Of the Newsboys and
Children's Aid Society, for the fiscal year
ended June 80, accompanied by schedule 70
estimates for expenses during the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1901. sas been trans
uslfted by Superintendent Wilson 20 the
SUPERINTENDENT of Charities and BY him
submitted TO Commissioner Ross The
report details In q thorough manner the
operstions Of the George Mauisby Memorl-
al Home. which is supported by the soci-
civ. During the year the board of man
ayers decided that it would be undesirable
20 mix both the white and coiored chill
dren Of the home 1T has taken some
slime 70 come to this opinion, reports the
superiStendeut, and continuing. he ADDS;
ssIf seems SO nice TO raise colored ehl-
dren BY assOclating them with the "hite'
hui we found that the white chlidfeh VINO
we're here also for training, were learning
quite readily the lessons the colorea cli-
dren could teach fthe colored were gaming
nofhing from their association with the
unframed white children) and IT grew at
last 10 seem a grieyous wrong 10 the 1T
lie white children TO sacrifice them on the
altar OF the others good, IL being the outy
Of the home. city, State, and country 10
give every child the best surroundings ioI
is DEVELOPMENT We would give the coli
ored children nothing less than we would
give those Of our own race-ior justice sake
We would not give them more. White and
colored newsboys come every evening bui
they are now under different teachers III
separate parts OF the building.
The assets OF the property are given as
fsI z54 Is. and the liabilities 5000, making
the net assets s24, ,s54.I9 The total re
ceipts last year amounted TO si.3ls.42, and
the total expenditures S3,S3S-2e, leaving
a balance OF s4g5.ls IN the bank The SO
cieiy asks for an appropriation of S2,oo'
for the next fiscal year.
The times., 1899-09-06
The MortaIity Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday as follows: Eliza Warren Magru-
der, 81 years; Leanna White, 90 years; William
Wall. 81 years; Jacob Schneider, 81 years; Lewis
II. Ranney, 81 years; George James Brewer q
years; Caroline Bowie, 65 years; Frank Palmer
81 years; John Dolan, 60 years; josiah simpson,
60 years; Annie ;. Dorian. 65 years; Mary Howe
6S years; Charles smith, 80 years; William " B.
Tillett. IS years; Harriet BOOren, 5S years.
Samuel Ware, 55 years; Charles Brown, So years:
Jennie Connor, 40 years; John B. Markwood, ~
years; Harriet Arnold. ~ years; Thomas Golden,
IL years; Henrietta Carter, 81 years; jeremiah
Harrison so years; John G.. Ohe, 81 years: VIII
liam Brown, 81 years; Edward 7. Woodside, 80
years; Margaret E. King. IS years. Clarissa B.
Pearson, q years; Estella Peak, IS years; Am
brose Clark IS years; Amelia jackson, 10 years.
Lucinda Powell, 4 years; Mahlon Sherwood, 3
years; Hattie v Thompson, years; William H
Horn, . years; Hyier Bill, year; John Green, I
year. James Charles Kee. 1 year; Elmira Jones.
years; Alice Marshall. year; Grace Brown. 9
months; Mary Sunday, II months; Thelna Nil
sted months; infant OF Cora L. ellison, days.
twins Of johanna Gibson days, infant Of Emma
Mex. Myers, l day.
The times., 1899-09-06
A Driver Painfully Injured.

F. NJ. Staples, thirty-three years of age, a
driver in the employ of the Abner & Drury
Brewing Company, met with painful accident
while driving in Pennsylvania Avenue, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets northwest,
about o'clock last night. colored helper
who was on the wagon with Staples, in attempt
ing to turn the vehicle in a narrow space, tipped
it and was thrown of. The lines fell on the
back of the mule drawing the wagon, frighten-
ing the animal and causing it to run away Sta
pies Immediately jumped on the shafts and fail
ing to check the mule, jumped to the ground to
catch the bride. As he dropped the iron step
of the wagon struck his right hand, cutting
deep furrow the entire length OF the thumb and
badly lacerating the index finger. The injury
was dressed at the Emergency Hospital, where
several stitches were required to close the wound
The runaway team was stopped before any othel
damage was done. Staples lives at 507 Twenty
second Street northwest.
The times., 1899-09-06
Suit for an Accounting.

Bentley Kern and John Campbell, who trade
under the firm name of Campbell & Kern, at Win
chester. Va. have filed suit for an accounting
against Jacob S. Redman and Samuel c. Redman,
Of the firm OF J. S. Redman Son, of this city.
The defendants state that they entered into a
partnership with the defendants August p, 1897,
is further claimed that the partnership was dis
solved by mutual consent in March, 1898. No set
tlement of the partnership is said to have been
made, and the complainants desire the court to
direct that an accounting be had.
The times., 1899-09-06
KANN SONS & co. 8th and Market Space

al Corby's bakery when he was approached
by three colored men. one of whom threw
a brick at him, striking him on the top OF
the head. Jackson fell TO the ground un-
conscious, his assailants running away.
The injured man was taken TO the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where 1t was found that
his skull was fractured, and the trephining
operation was performed. The three men
now under arrest were positively identified
by Richard Hickman, cousin OF Jackson,
who was with him at the time of the
assault.
The times., 1899-09-06
Cut Mt the Ctrcus Gropnd.

John Cochran and Spencer Barnes, colored, be-
came involved in dispute at the circus grounds
about 1885 o'clock last night and backed up their
respective ends of the argument with knife and
fist Cochran welded the knife, and with such
effect that Barnes received long cash in the
heshy part of the right Policeman Evans
interfered before further damage done, and
placed Cochran under arrest Spencer was sent
to the Homeopathic Hospital and received treat
ment He win appear as the prosecuting witness
against his aSsaiant in court this morning.
The times., 1899-09-06
East wasbinrton Ci,ixens

number OF the members of the East Washing
ton Citizens Association held a preliminary meet
ing last night in Bsum's Hall, corner of Fourth
and East Capitol Streets and discussed informally
the work to be taken up during the fall and win
ter. The matter OF appropriations for District
improvements was mentioned as one OF the i'm
portant features to be watched during the session
Of Congress officers will be elected at the first
regular meeting, which will be held the first
Tuesday in October Many of the members are at
tending the Grand Army eneampment at PhiladeI
phia and for that the meeting last night
was not attended as largely usual.
The times., 1899-09-06
5nclson,s AssaiIants Arrested.

Policemen Barnes and Raedy arrested
Wilson Gilmore, Guy Lowen, and William
Jackson yesterday morning. charged with
assault with intent TO XIII Benjamin Jack
son, Monday afternoon, at the corner Of
Pierce Street and New Jersey Avenue. The
assault is said 10 have been entirely un-
provoked, and may result fatally for the
victim. Jackson was on his way 10 work
The times., 1899-09-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to
Charles c. Manning, of this city, and Mary NJ
Manning of Newark, n. j.; T. L. Lee and Bella
c. Matthew's; Clarence d. Davis and Emily Gear
son, OF Minneapolis, Mimi; Walter Adams and Ida
Bond Edward Clemons and 0tie Grant, both OF
Louisa county, Virginia; Frederick d. G. Thomp-
son and Amanda Z. Washington; Calvert Jones
and Emma l. Smith, of Madison Nd; Samuel T..
Kirk and Nellie Payne; James Dowd and Annie
Sullivan: James A. White and Lula B. Lynch;
George w. Kelly and Eliza b. Brown.
The times., 1899-09-06
st. Ceci1ia,s Academy.

st. Cecilia's Academy, COL East Capitol Street,
will this year introduce, in addition to the pre-
yious course new class, ''The Commercial
Glass" It's chief object will be to prepare ST.
Cecilias young students for the practical require
ments OF life by giving them solid foundation
in the principles OF bookkeeping, higher arithme-
tic business forms, and the principles OF gov
ernment Stenography and typewriting optional
The times., 1899-09-06
Lawyer and Cabman Fiebt.

Forrest Ford, lawyer, and Marshall Brown,
colored cabman, became involved in dispute over
cab fare yesterday afternoon and engaged in
fight, which attracted the attention of Policemen
Cats and Sanford, of the Twelfth Street station.
They placed the men under arrest and required
them to deposit 50 each as collateral to secure
their release. Both the lawyer and cabman were
summoned TO appear in court this morning.
The times., 1899-09-06
IMILBuRNs MALARIA CAPSULES
win quickly rid you of
Malaria, ChiIls >Fever
AT all Druggists
Injured by Falling Earth.

While at work in the sewer at the corner
of Second and Streets southeast yesterday morn
ing, Thomas Walter, colored laborer, twenty
one years Of age, was struck on the head BY fall
ing earth and stone and rendered unconscious
He was removed to Providence Hospital. where he
received treatment, and revived sufficiently to
go TO his home at I2lS Delaware Avenue south
west,
The times., 1899-09-06
Veterans Elect Officers.

At the annual meeting of the survivors of the
Eighth Battalion District OF Columbia Volunteers
OF 1861. held Monday night, the following officers
were elected to serve one year: A. Z. l.. Keese
President; Peter Schwitzer, Vice President; Wer-
ner Koch, Treasurer, and Henry Walther, Secre-
tary These officers have served two successive
terms and were reelected by reclamation.
The times., 1899-09-06
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Prisoners Released on Bail.

The bail Of George Jones' charged with assault
with intent 10 KILL was this afternoon reduced
TO $500 and the prisoner released in that sum
with T. ID. Farnham as surety Charles Putsche,
charged with larceny released in the sum Of
500, and William Marshall, charged with en-
bezzlement, was released in the OF $1,000,
Allison Nailor. ir., being his surety.
The times., 1899-09-06
Overcome by Heat.

Charles Williams colored, one of the "white
wings employed in cleaning the streets in the
neighborhood OF Thirteenth and Streets north
west, was overcome by the heat yesterday after
noon The patrol wagon OF the Third precinct
was summoned and the unconscious man sent to
the Emergency Hospital. There restoratives were
applied under which the man revived
The times., 1899-09-06
Veterans WIN Choose Delegates.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, No. /, Legion Of
Spanish American War Veterans, will send dele
gates to the National Convention of Veterans Of
the War with Spain, to be held in this city
September and g. meeting to elect delegates
Will be held at o'clock this evening at 1902 {
Street northwest. Arrangements viii also be
made for participating in body in the parade
in honor Of Admiral Dewey's visit to Washington.
The times., 1899-09-06
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brain force, declining vital energy
and all the consequences of these
conditions are cured by ourspecial-
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The times., 1899-09-06
Matthias Noonan,s VIII.

The last will of Matthias Noonan, dated August
II, 1899, was filed today. 1t bequeaths $500 to
his eldest daughter, Mrs. Mary Fanay, and a like
amount TO his son, Thomas Noonan. The residue
of the estate is left to younger daughter Mar
garet Noonan, who is named as executrix.
The times., 1899-09-06
RuiIding Trades CouneiI.

The Building Trades Council met last night
at its headquarters, 1904 Pennsylvania Avenue
There was large attendance of delegates from
the affiliated unions but no business OF a pub
lie nature was considered.
The times., 1899-09-06

Academy of Music-J. x. Emmett and Lottie
ellison, in "Fritz in MadhouSe," afternoon and
evening
Bijou-vaudeville and burlesque; afternoon and
evening.
Kernan'sThe Metropolitan Burlesquers; after
noon and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake--Illumination
Glen Sligo-Musie and dancing.
Glen Echo Psrk-Band concert; fireworks
The times., 1899-09-06
Marine Band Concert.

The programme for the Marine Band Concert at
the Capitol this afternoon, beginning at 4:55
o'clock is follows:
March, king Carl .Unrath
Overture, MERRY Wives OF Windsor .Nicolai
Scenes from "Robin Hood. "............. De koven
.'serenade" " duet for flute and French horn. .Titl
Musicians Badollet and Baumgartel.
Selection, ''Die Yerkaufte Braut'f .Smetana
"Three Quotations ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .Sousa
'.King of France"
AZ. Too, Was Born in Arcadia"
''In Darkest Africa"
..Menuet' .PaGereNsky
Intermezzo "Flirtation'' Steck
Fantasia, 'Rigoletto'' Nerdi
| Hail Columbia } les
The times., 1899-09-06

nEAr Beer in America is our famous
OAV Export Beer. "a bottles only
nFN S1.25. Washington Brewing Co.,
- @O 4th and SITS. ne.
The times., 1899-09-06
CIs. 1 Uintts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.
The weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday; some
what warmer Wednesday; fresh southerly winds.
The times., 1899-09-06

what warmer Wednesday; fresh southerly winds.
TEMPERATURE.
Highest temperature yesterday, p. m.....s2
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m..'...oo
THE sun AND MOON.
Sun rose. 5:34 AN Sun sets. ....6 1923 Pm.
Moon rises. s.........-.--. Moon sets --6;4i Am.
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR SEPTEMBER.
Eew.............. 18th Full ll....-..-...-..-1 18th
First quarter 18th Last quarter. -.26th
TIDE TABLE.
Low tide 2:49 AM and 3:o1 PM.
High tide .s35 A. NJ. and s:5S P.M
STREET LIGHTING.
Lamps lit today .......................7:27 p NJ
Lamps out tomorrow ...........4:45 AN.
The times., 1899-09-06
TIE sUN AND MOON

Highest temperature yesterday, p. m...... :.
Lowest temperature yesterday, q. m......
The times., 1899-09-06
TIDE TABLE
STREET LIGHTING.
AMusEMENTs TODAY.

Iarnps IF today ...........,.....7:27 PM
Lamps out tomorrow ............4:45 AN.
The times., 1899-09-06
Special Sale of Early
Fall Wrappers, New
Prints, PercaIes, and
FIauneIettes.

25 dozen OF Simpson Standard Print.
Wrappers. in pretty silver greys and blues
with braided yokes and full skirts. The
standard price the world over 7AC
is SSc. Our opening price, 1H1
eacn W
10 dozen Standard Batiste Wrappers,
3 with deep ruffied aounce and extra wide
skirt. They come in new China and navy
blue grounds with neat white 7Ac
stripes. Standard $125 value. fHL
The price today.
rs dozen Of the best grade Print and
Percale Wrappers. in light, medium, and
dark colors; plain or ruffied bot A0G
toms; braid or lace trimmed. HSI
Standard S14S value .-..--.--..-....OO
so dozen Of the newest Fall Flannelette
Wrappers IN a host of nobby patterns,
with beautifully trimmed yokes A0T
and sleeves; extra full skirts. 4xt
Special price - ..-..--.-.....-.-..... w
10 dozen fine saxony Flannelette Wrap
pers, with new velvet ribbon trimmed
yokes; very stylish, serv- C1 n
iceable. dressy gown Elegant M n
y value at s1-SS. Special. " s&O
10 dozen fine Saxony Flannelette Wrap
pers and Imported Teazledown Wrappers;
handsome checks. plaids. and stripes. You
cannot possibly duplicate
these goods in season for less CT An
than $2.25. Special price, Nj ~
each.-.--.-..-.-.-----,- ~ ts 81
The times., 1899-09-06
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR SEPTEMBER

Sun rose5:34 AN Sun sets. :23 P NJ
Moon rises Moon sets. =. 6:44 AN