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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-26
HONESDALE.

The Republican borough caucus will
be held Saturday evening from to 8
o'clock.
The Pastors Aid society of the Bap-
tist church will hold social at the
parsonage this (Thursday) evening
Miss Margaret Keeler. who has been
confined to her room by illness. has re-
sumed her duties as teacher In the
graded school
Special services are being held in the
Presbyterian chapel this week.
Superintendent Manville OF Carbon
dale, was in Honesdale on Tuesday on
q tour of inspection.
The Eleventh annual masquerade OF
the Honesdale Maennerchor will be
held in their hall. Feb .. Music by
Froeman's full orchestra.
Mrs. William }. Brechte is seriously
i'll at the home OF her sister Mrs.
Charles McArdle.
Mrs. +. c. MumfOrd is visiting friends
in Rutherford park, N j.
Mr. w. A. Gaylord is spending a few
days with friends in Philadelphia.
The Erie and Delaware and Hudson
tracks that were connected a few days
ago have been disconnected. There
seems no probability Of the Erie trains
running UP to the Delaware and Hud-
son station.
Park lake has been covered with ice
continuously since Thanksgiving, an
unusual occurrence.
In changing to the standard gauge,
some inconvenience is yet to be over
come here. At present the locomotive
is coaled by means of an elevated
schute leading TO a coal dump. and
water is taken from hydrant on Main
street with hose about 200 feet long.
Incoming freight is transferred from
the wide gauge box cars to open mar
row gauge cars and lowered into the
freight house by the usual incline.
Several young men of HOnesdale are
coming to the front and identifying
themselves with home industries. What
was the Durland, Thompson & Co. Is
now chartered as the Durland, Thomp-
son Shoe company, with Mr.. Augustus
| p. Thompson and Mr.. Charles Meuller
| as new members. The Honesdale Shoe
| company has applied for a charter, and
! win have as new members Messrs
! Howard f. Tracy, Ralph F. Martin
and Lorenzo o. Grambs.
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JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Jeweler FOrschner, of Main street. a
month ago started a novel contest for
children between the ages of ten and
fifteen years. In his window was ex-
hibited a pumpkin and the children
were invited to guess the weight and
the number of seeds contained in the
pumpkin. About twelve h'sldred
guesses were handed in and Mr..
Forschner had by no means an easy
task in deciding the successful guesser.
The actual weight of the pumpkin was
10 pounds, ounces, and the number
Of seeds 40G. The winner of the con-
test was Miss Ruth Peck, of Fleetville,
whose guess was: Weight 104 pounds.
number OF seeds, 39l. She has re-
ceived the prize, a handsome stem
winding watch.
The marriage of William Grifiths, of
Maytield and Miss Jennie Kennedy, OF
the East Side, took place yesterday af-
ternoon at the residence of. Rev. NJ. e.
Lynott, pastor of the Sacred Heart
church. The bride was attired in a
pretty costume of navy blue poplin. The
bridesmaid, Miss Maggie Loughney,
wore a pretty navy blue costume.
Charles Quinn, of Mayfeld, was
groomsman. After the ceremony the
wedding party took a drive down the
valley and upon their return recep-
tion was held at the home of the brides $
mother, at which q large number of the
young couples friends We're enjoyably
entertained.
Mrs. Fred Johnson, of Mayfteld, has
recently received Il letter from her
husband who has been in the hospital
at Dawson City for some time. At tho
time of writing he had, however, con-
| siderably improved.
A dwelling house occupied by Butch
er Sayre, at Mayfield, was totally de-
| stroyed by fire at an early hour yes
| terday morning. Only few articles
of furniture We're saved. The William
Walker Hose company did effective ser
vice in preventing the adjoining prop
critics from destruction which owing to
the high wind prevailing at the time
| was in great danger.
Miss Edith Davis, Of Main street,
was Scranton visitor yesterday
John G. Wall, of Cemetery street, is
on the sick list.
! Mrs. Frank Barber, of Main street,
! spent yesterday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Samson, of Archibald.
! The Delaware and Hudson colliery
has gone on half time. The Keystone
breaker worked but four days this
month and there will be no more work
| for the remainedr of the month.
Richard Hawkins has accepted 4
position with Butcher c. r. Potter.
The Women's Home Mission society
of the NJ. f.. church, viii meet this at
ternoon at the home of Mrs II. D.
Swick. of Second street
Miss May Lyle, one of c. D. Winters
clerks, has been confined at her home
in Archibald for seeral days past with
grip.
Pat Durkin. of Mayheld. is doing
jury duty at Scranton this week
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duett for violin and piano by Messrs.
Benjamin and Mrs. Myers was remark
ably fine. and something rarely equaled
and never surpassed in this town.
Thomas Morgan, of the Boulevard,
has recovered from his recent attack
of la grip and is able to follow his
usual occupation.
The entertainment given by the
Young Peoples Wesley League of the
Primitive Methodist church Tuesday
evening was a grand success. De-
spite the inclement weather the church
was pretty well crowded. The follow
ing programme was rendered: Duet,
plano and violin, Mrs. N. r. Myers
and Willard Benjamin; solo, THE Holy
city" Mrs. Hoffman,; pianoforte solo,
Florence Kennery; phonograph Robert
Birkbeck; recitation, Prof. Richards;
song, "The Old Sexton, Rev. Wolder;
piano and violin duet, Mrs. N. II. N.Y.
ers and Willard Benjamin; recitation;
Charles McDuggan; either selection,
Prof. NJ. j. Lloyd: pianoforte solo, Mrs.
n. r. Myers; pianoforte duet, Misses
Budd and Bundage; song, Miss Fran
ces Moore; tri-piano, violin and flute.
Mrs. n. r. Myers, Willard Benjamin
and Mr. Butler; pianoforte duet, Misses
Benjamin and Barnes; recitation, Prof.
Richards; duet, (vocaD Coedelica Bar
rett ana Mr.. Harding; song, Rev. w.
II. Holder; recitation, Beatrice Miles;
song, Frances Moore; pianoforte solo,
Florence Kennedy; recitation, Charles
McDuggan; song. My Country 'Tis of
Thee" by the audience.
John Wrightson has moved his fam
lily from Lincoln street to Halstead ave-
nue..
George w. Wieland left last night
for New York city, where he will spend
| today on business.
John Millar, John Ely and George
| W. Wieland will open a butcher and
! grocey store in the odd Fellows build
| ing today. They will sell for cash
| only.
The Elite Dancing class will give a
! masquerade ball in Keifers hall to-
night. Suits can be rented at the hall.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Professor Mason, of Scranton, spent
yesterday in this city.
Robert Mcmillan, who recently re-
turned from Rochester. has accepted a
situation in Scranton.
Major Wood, of Honesdale, passed
through here yesterday en- route to
Susquehanna.
Miss Elizabeth Scanlun. OF Kensins-
ton hospital, Philadelphia, will prob
ably be chosen successor of Mrs. Chess
brough as superintendent Of the Car
hcndale hospital.
Mrs T. Mullen. Of Reynshawhurst,
So visiting her son. .. w. Mullen, of
Brooklyn. y. Y.
Mrs. ColdwaIer, Of Pqchester is vis-
iting friends in tt's .,ty,
The Misses NJ ana TiiHe NealOn
have returned fr IN Archibald.
Mrs Walter Carr Of Park street, IS
entertaining Mrs. Kathryn Price, Of
Port Jervis.
DR.. J. J. Thompson paid Green Ridge
n professional visit yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clunp have re-
turned from Scranton, where they Nis-
tied their daughter, Mrs. II. q. Nc
Tighe.
The Catholic Mutual lSenetit associa-
tion has paid Mrs. n. Is. MadiGan the
81 900 for which her husband was tn
sured in that organization.
Carbondale council of the Royal Ar
canum will hold an installation lunch
and smoker this evening.
The Lotus Glee cluD gave a delight
ful entertainment at the Grand last
night. The organization appeared
under the auspices Of the New Cen.
tury club.
Councilman Van GOrder is laid w
with the grip.
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PECKVILLE.

Alfred w. Lasher with his wonder
full machine, the war electroscope, win
give an exhibition at the Wilson Fire
company hall this evening. Those who
attend we can guarantee an evening
of enjoyment. 1t is the first time that
Peckville people have had chance to
attend such an exhibition in the town.
We give below some of the scenes that
viii be given; A genuine battle scene
in fun action; the bombardment Of
Matanzas showing the flagship New
York and monitor Puritan in full aC-
tion, pouring tons of iron and steel at
the masked batteries on the shore
another picture shows the New York
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-26

While the expenditures for improve
ments and repairs have decreased nearly
one-half from those of last year. several
important improvements have been made,
Al the time of or last report the Homo
committee had under consideration the
work of remodeling of the attic of the in
sane bildings, and fitting IL up as Sleep
ing apartments for the attendants, there
by providing room for the care of a
greater number Of insane patients. Dur
ing the year this work has been COM
pleted, the cost TO the district being for
material only, as all OF the work was
done by the inmates of the institution.
The barns and other buildings formerly
situated in front of the insane buildings.
have been moved to the southwest about
1000 feet, placed upon new foundations,
and otherwise greatly improved.
The cottage and old mems building,
formerly situated on the west side of the
driveway have been moved to the east
side and in a line with the insane build
ings; the sanitary condition Of the build
ings improved, and the interior surround
ings constructed TO give all the comforts
possible to the occupants.
The grounds surrounding the buildings
have been fenced with an eight-foot iron
fence, which not only improves the ap-
pearance of the Home, but gives better
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facilities for the recreation Of the in-
mates.
The lawn has been extended until ws
now have ten acres of graded lawn, sur
passed by none and equalled by few in
the state.
In the superintendent report there are
several items worthy of special attention:
An increase of nearly two thousand dol
lars over that of last year in the value
of produce raised on the farms; the in
crease in the population of the farm over
that of 1897: the amount of cash re-
ceived for the maintenance of inmates
from other districts, etc.
The State appropriation for the caro-
of the insane is an important offset in
the cost of maintenance of inmates at
the Home. our institution still main
tains the reputation of being the finest
of its kind in the State. for which the
taxpayers should be exceedingly proud.
Respectfully submitted,
W. :. LANGSTAFF.
President,
THOMAS SHOTTON,
p. J. MURPHY,
FREDERICK FULLER,
REESE G. BROOKS.
w. A. PAINE.
Directors Of the Scranton Poor District.
Attest:-W. s. LANGSTAFF, Jr..
Secretary.
Scranton, Pa, Jan l, 1899.
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POSTMASTER THOMAS.
Named by the President for Post
master of Carbondale City.

Last evenings Leader published the
following concerning the naming of
John H. Thomas for postmaster of this
city:
president Mckinley yesterday sent
to the senate for confirmation the name
If John II. Thomas for postmaster of
this city. The nomination will un-
doubtedly be confirmed at once and
Mr.. Thomas will enter upon his new
duties in the early part Of the coming
month.
Mir Thomas nomination will not
come as a surprise to the people who
have anticipated the appointment for
some time.
His appointment is the elimination
of long series of political gifts at
the hands OF the Republican party and
proves that his active political work
has been approved by the powers that
be- Mr.. Thomas is in every respect
a =elf-male man and for many years
filled the office of clerk of the court
of this county with fidelity and credit.
The commission of Postmaster Nealon
ran out five months ago.
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PRICEBURo.

Miss Gertrude Watkins, Of Blakely,
visited the home of her parents on
Main street, yesterday.
The entertainment given in the E.
NJ. church last evening was a decided
success in every respect, and was pat
ronized by n large and appreciative
audience. The instrumental numbers
were especially good and reflect great
credit on the performers. The violin
solo given by VIII Benjamin and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-26
OPERATORS MOVE UP ONE.

Several changes have been made
among the employees of the Delaware
and Huson since the gravity railroad
has been made the Honesdale branch
Of the road. w. +. Nye has been
changed from night train dispatcher to
the day service with complete charge
of the Honesdale branch +. b. Parry
has been advanced from operator 20
the place made vacant by Mr.. Nye.
George James, who was operator at
the freight house, is advanced to Mr.
Parry's former position, while +. f.
Kilcur, of Mayfeld. now fills Mr..
James position at the freight house.
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LOST A HAND.

The many friends of Mr.. Martin Dee
gan, formerly Of this city, late of Pitts
burg, will be panied to hear that while
engaged as brakeman on the Lehigh
Valley railroad one week ago Saturday
he had his hand caught between bump
ers. The attending physician at first
thought he could save it, but gangrene
set in and the unfortunate man was
taken to Mercy hospital. where ampu-
tation was found necessary. His sis
ter. Miss Hannah Decgan is at his
bedside
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CARBONDALE.

No healthy person need fear any
dangerous consequences from an at
tack Of la grippe II properly treated.
1t is much the same as a severe cold
and requires precisely the same treat
ment. Remain quietly at home and
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as
directed for severe cold and a prompt
and complete recovery is sure to fol-
low. For sale by all druggists. Mat
thews Bros, wholesale and retail
agents
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Total for miscellaneous, print
ing and stationery .....,......S 800 81
ACCOUNTS OF COLLECTORS.
Aria Williams, collector, 1895. in account
with the Scranton Poor district.
To balance due, Jan. n /, lS9s......s C.o,O 20
Cr.
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer .'.................,...... S'S U6
Balance due Jan. J. 1899 .,......S 6.1l2 II
Mr.. Williams has asked for commits
sionS, abatcmcnIs and generations,
which, when allowed, will balance this
Wade NJ. Finn, collector. 1886, in ac-
count with the Scranton Poor district.
To balance due Jan, j. 1898 ......S 7,4o2 20
Cr.
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer .'...'...'..'..'.'''',.... 1000 O0
Balance due Jan. l. 1899 ....,...s 6,452 IS
Mr., Finn has asked for commissions,
abatements and generations, which,
when allowed, will balance this account
Wade NJ Finn. collector, 1897. in ac-
count with the Scranton Poor district.
To balance due Jan, |, 1898 ......s II Ool oS
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer ''''''''''''''''''.'.''.'.S $500 %
To balance due Jan. / 1899 ....S 7,4Oi OS
Subject to commissions, abatements and
generations.
Wade NJ. Finn, collector 1895 in account
with Scranton Poor District;
DR..
To amount of duplicate. lS9S....s 93S22 go
Or
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer .'.'.,.''.'''''''''''',... 1O,OOO %
Balance due Jan. l, 1888 ........S % S22 20
Subject to commissions, abatements and
generations.
ACCOUNTS OF THE TREASURER.
John Van Bergen. treasurer 1898 i'm ac-
count with the Scranton Poor District:
Or.
To cash on hand. Jan. 1, 1898 ..S 1867 o.
| To cash from Aria Williams
collector, 1894 .......,.,,.,....... - 50
| To cash from Aria Williams
collector, 1895 ,..,.,......,,.,.... SIS 0G
TO cash from Wade NJ, Finn
collector, 1896 ,,....,... ..,..,..,.,., 1000 90
To cash from Wade M. Finn.
collector, 1891 ,.a...;..,,........,.. $500 90
To cash from Wade M. Finn,
collector, 1898 ,..,.,,.,,,.....'.,., 7OOoO 90
To cash from q. W. Beemer
-, board Of patients etc. .,.....,., 5,646 20
To cash from state auditor gem
,eral ,;.,...,,..,,.,,..,.,.,,,....,,,. lS,nS l9
CO., Limited ..,,..........,.,..,,, 2S7 20
Total ,,.......,........,.........,.,SlO72l2 SlO7 PIP 81
or.
by warrants cashed to Jan /,
1859 ,,,,..,.,,,.......,.....,. 90, PIG 36
! Balance due Jan, /, 1899 ,....,,..s l6, 99G IS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-26
BROKE HIS FOREARM.

Lillian, the ten-year- old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. Il. Evans, of Terrace
street, started out to sleighride last
evening and when she reached the side
walk she fell and broke her left fore"
arm. mr.. ID. l.. Bailey reduced the
fracture.
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sold on farm. $624O; making total re
cepts at the Home, $40, ,9356S.
Census showing populauon at the Home
at the end of each month: January, 424 ,
February, 42S; March, AIS; April 4OG;
May, 4O9; June, 4li July, 43l; August
44l; September 444; October, AIS; NOvem-
ber 4i6; December, 4i2.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO, w BEEAIER, Supt.
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REPORT OF THE RESIDENT PIIYSI
CTAN.

hEBOkI OF TIE hESlDlsNI l II 81
CLAN.
On Jan. /, 1898, there were 225 patients
in the asylum: ia males and III females.
Admitted during the year, 81 males ana
6l females; total, 1855; "a of an increase
from last year.
Discharged and died, l3l; leaving in the
asylum Dec. 81, 1898; males, l2j. females,
49, total, pa
The civil condition of those admitted
was, married, 20 males, 81 females; total,
GO; single males Sc; females Is; total, Ia;
widowed males 7, females ~; total II.
or those discharged 76 We're restored, is
improved, 10 unimproYed and three that
were admitted and discharged as not in
sane; showing a percentage of 90 2-S per
cent. on admission for those restored.
There were 40 deaths In all; sane males
10, sane females 4; total, 10; insane males
IS: insane females 12; total, 3O
There were 9,325 prescriptions filled dur
ing the year, as follows Sane males 3li7,
sane females 1853; total, 5,llO; insane
males, ,952; insane females, 2,263; total,
4,2lj; at a cost of Si9G,6O
Respectfully submitted
A. STRANG, NJ, d.
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Six pounds to a
pair pillows,
worth S1.50 for 0SC
WARRANT ACCOUNT.

Warrants outstanding Jan. l.,
1898 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .'Ool 20
Warrants issued in 1898 ..'....... 9l,'ls 81
Natal 60 SO6 ~
Warrants cashed in 1898 .........S O.2lG 80
Warrants outstanding Jan. !,
1899 .......................... $3.50 %
INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPER
Try OF SCRANTON POOR DIS
TRICT,
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REPORT OF G. W. BEEMER, SUPER
INTENDENT, FOR THE YEAR END
ING DEC. 3lst, lS9S.

district .........,.........,,.,..,S 1870, 43S 20
REPORT OF G. W. BEEMER, SUPER
INTENDENT, FOR THE YEAR END
ING DEC. 3lst, 1898.
The average number of inmates at Hill
side Home during the year was 443 S4-365
and the per capita cost of maintaining
paupers and insane persons at the Home
Including food. clothing light, heat
medicine, salaries OF superintendent, resi-
dent physician, attendants, ETC. eXclu-
sive of farm produce, was $ per week
The total OF the board of inmates sane
and insane, is equal to the board Of one
person for lGl,S19 days; besides this there
was taken at the superintendents and
employees table during the year, a num-
Der of meals equal to the board of one
person for II, l65 days and by Workmen
employed on improvements and repairs
meals equal to the board of one person
for GO days. making the total number of
days of board at the Home, 1861
Number OF inmates in the Home Dec.
3lst, 1897, 419
Admitted during the year lj9 sane. l5S
insane born ninc; total 32l.
DISCHARGED during the year, sane. l45:
insane, 1922 died, sane, 20: insane, 81 to-
tai discharged and died, 29S
Remaining I'm the Home Dec. 3lst 1895,
4l2 classified as follows: Sane. 1856; in
sane, 300; epileptics, 10; idiotic, 8; chill
dren, 8.
Value of produce raised on the farms
during year 1898. so $4,000; cash received
for board of patients, including amount
received from the state, was Sl9 $40. 2S ;
cash received for beef hides, wool, etc,
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Smyrna rugs
at a reduction

Special attraction OH second floor
these days. Great sale of rugs at cut
prices. Read the list and note the
saving:
12X9 TT, were sl9, now ......Sl3i9
9X6 IT., were $40, now ...... 749
6X3 IT.. were &c. now ...... 39S
G0X30 in, were $3.50, now.. 13J
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THE L.EADER
Scranton StOre-l24-l26 Wyoming Ave.
A surprise i'm
linen towels

Twenty-Five dozen bleached bath
towels. extra large size, regu- tSr
lar price, 25c., special ............ ic~
Fifteen dozen unbleached bath
towels, 81 inches long, extra 1Or
quality, 35c. grade, special....... ~
Fifty dozen pure linen damask tow
tbis fIS pTiGe s1is has for been Nc.' during 25c
WRAPPER CLOTH-Regltar JOG
quality of fleeced wrapper cloth in
every desirable pattern. spe- Hc
Clal '''.'..''.....,.........
FIGURED SwISSES-High class
goods that were 35c. per yard, IEr
cut price while they last........ loS
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Sale of fine laces
up to 8 inches wide

Fancy colored chiffon laces very
wide oriental laces, black silk laces
and q vast variety of heavy ecru inser-
ton. Not a piece in the lot ever sold
for less than SOC. and some as high as
75c. yard. The sacrifice price il in
some cases one-half and others one
third the former price. While Doc
they last. per yard ..............
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S1.25 ruffled Swiss
curtains with pole
complete 77C

These curtains are worth fully $l.25
and with the pole and trimmings s1.50.
They will never be so cheap again
as during this sale, COM 77c
plete OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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S1.75 ruffled fish net
curtains with pole CSC

Here, too. is a saving of nearly half
the price. Best quality of curtains
only full length and full width, with
choice of pole and trimmings, O2r
complete NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. |O~
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Lace and embroidered
edge handerchiefs,
worth 25c at l2hC

Three hundred dozen on hand, and
not one too many at the price. Pure
linen and trimmed with lace or en-
broidered. Real value 25c. l1I/ ~
Special during sale ........... i</2S
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Notions at
less than cost

KINGS BASTING COTTON-Five |
hundred yard spools, retail every
where at &C., special price dur Do
ing TINS sale ...........,............
KID CURLERS-The regular Sc. and |
Zoe, quality in one lot, cut price 60
during this sale .............-...... ~
CURLING lRONS-Never sold for
less than &C., special cut price Do
during this sale ..................... ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-01-19

The story is told Of colored
preacher who wanted to deliver q
startling sermon. He had heard
of sensational methods and deter
mined to give his congregation Q
surprise. A small boy was taken
into his confidence as confed-
crate and stationed on the roof
just above his pulpit. In the
lads keep was intrusted q pigeon,
which was to be let loose in church
from convenient hole at the
proper moment. The church was
packed and the preacher having
stormed announcement raised his
voice and cried: "And the Holy
Ghost descended in the form of q
dove" but no dove appeared. He
repeated the sentence. Still no
dove. At the third outcry q
q black face appeared at the hole
in the roof and the query came:
"Pa'son, cats done eat de holy
ghost. But Use got de cat. Shall
[ THROWN down?