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ENTERTAINMENT
Hyperion Theat.r.


 'The Dairy Farm" new and pie turesque drama by Eleanor Merron, will be presented by J. H. Wallicl1 at the Hyperion tonight and tomorrow night The scenes of the play are laid in the village of Hurley, Ulster coun- ty, N. r., between the years 1854 and 1856. Squire Hurley, owner of 'The Dairy Farm" is a good Christian, good citizen, kind neighbor and the best hearted man in Ulster county. He in- sists, however, In having his own way ill everything-and perhaps that is the reason Simon Krum, his next door neighbor, hates him so. Simon is the opposite of the squire-he is mean, pe- nurious and envious. The squire has nephew, Nathan Newkirk, who is to inherit "The eDairy Farm" Simon Krum has niece Lucy-a pretty girl Nathan Newkirk thinks her the love Hest and best girl in all the world The story ends in the good old way the squire relents-the farm is saved and all live happily forever after Seats now on sale Prices s1 75c, soc
 Next Thursday night Charles Cogh- iesii ' cSouliiAl pidy, IC INOydl IoON, which achieved dramatic triumph at the Fifth Avenue theater last season, and enjoyed run of 200 night per formances, will be seen at the Fly perion with all the magnificent stage settings and effects. The principal part played by Andrew Robson, is that of Clarence, the leading actor of Eng land in the year 1910. the time of the action of the piece. The other principal member of the company is Miss, Cogh- land (daughter of Mir Coghlan), who plays the part of Celia Pryce. She has all the talent of the family. Prices $1, 75c, soc.
 His Excellency, the Governor" one of the most successful farces of the past New York season, although it came at the end thereof, and ran far into the hot weather, will be given by Charles Frohmans company at the Hyperion theater next Saturday night for the first time here: It Is said that no comedy presented for years presents such sparkling dialogue or a story so unconventional. Seats on sale Thursday. Prices $150, $1 and 75c.
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These Ribbons are Appreciated.
They're  ableval-

every yard of them. Crowds bought all day yesterday. 'Tis such val es as these that place us at the top in Ribbon selling.
 At 12H cents.
 Double-Face Satins, worth BOG and 35c. 31l,4 and 5 inch; in greens, browns and light Blues. Satin Gros- Grains in Nos. 16 and g. Odd lot of colors. Were 25c and 35c.
 At 5 cents.
 Satin NGros- Grains; Nos. 9, l2 16, 22; in an odd assortment of colors; were up to l8c yd.
 On bargain counter in old store.
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A LADY'S PRIDE

is her China and Glassware, and the prettier the pattern and decoration the more highly she prizes them. It will fill her with delight when she sees the splendid bargains we are offering in fine glass ware. Decorated Haviland China and English Porcelain Dinner Sets. Chafing Dishes, with wrought iron and nickel plated stands. Wooden Sal ad Forks and Spoons. Pat ent Tdasting Forks. Don't forget to ask to see the
 FALLS HEATER.
 Will heat a room IA fe9t. square in any weather.
 The Robinson X Co.,, go Orange Street,
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Tuesday, January 30. 1900.
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Silk Sale Continued.

judging by the selling of yesterday, there would have been many disap- pointed ones, if we had not. You have no idea of these handsome silks if you haven t seen them. They go back to the manufacturer the latter part of this week.
 Prices are 5oc, 6oc, 83c, o8c, S1,oo, IFS, 1.2o, 1.3o up to SAYS yard.
 Regularly S5c to S3.25 yd.
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Coats.
 $1.4S.
$4. 98--$6. .5O-$9.5O.

Infants long silk coats, round gathered cape, military or square collar with embroi- dered ruhaes. Wofth from 6. .o8 to $I2.oo.
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cordng to the promise psalm xci: l6j, and sin
shorteis life prov ii, 2a). But there are mcrci.
iul exceptions 10 this law. When Lazarus died
MS troubles ended and his Joys began. Nothing
Is said OF the disposition of his body That was
OF little value Long diseased, it had been a
burden. Happy day when it was laid aside, even
though it may have been taken to the potter s
held! but his soul. the real man, was carried
away by angels sent to receive it Qleb. i, 1D,
| into the bosom of Abraham. This shows that
| lie was recognized member of that spiritual
household Fp'. iii: 15), OF which the eminent
patriarch was the head, composed Of the right.
col's OF all centuries (Matt. viii: III. Moreover
| ne Is admitted into the most eadcaring relation,
| not unlike that granted to the beloved apostle
''olln xiii, 23). an intimacy that must have been
| The more honorable and delightful because OF the
previous earthly distress OI Cor. iv: 10 All this
occurred without delay. One moment with the
dogs IN poverty, the next moment with Abraham
| in glory.
MiSER.-'rhe rich man also died. His wealth
could not purchase immunity from disease He
fell before the grim destroyer whom 10 physician
eouid master (Rop. " 12). Death terminated
MS Joys and introduced his sorrows II s cx.
piessy stated that he was buried. Those who
survived paid decent respect TO his body, the
mortal part which had chiefly engaged his at
tehtion That long procession of friends and
mat company of hired professionals gave cvl.
dcnce of sorrow MS they passcd to tho norr,n,
house. the last resting place Rut tho r;ob n,,n,,
soul lifted nm its ewes In hell. m which nIoo"
It had gravitated without CONVOY fActs T. ON
Suddenly from an earthly mansion to ,ho abode,
Of the lost. II any shrink from this Stoton,an,
remember that Jesus made it, The expression
on Ills lips OF love is invested with tremendous
interest In that obod. th,t man v,' ~. 'a'
ments. The text implies thar his sngo,," >" .' ,o'
so great that he uf,sd his oy.s .. '""r,"S ," was
mode Of relief rho hre,iiv % ,ho Sa,a.; so'e
prompts one 10 6ll in details In tl,o rn,,,,ara,,
horrors of the new state (I,om. II. o, ''
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Miscellaneous.

| Plymouth Congregational Church, jackson
street, between Main street and Hyde Park ave
nue. A. Boyl. pastor. 1890 a. m,, preach
ing by the pastor; IL M, Sabbath school. A. b
| Eynon, superintendent; 2.15 p. M, Sherman
Avenue Sabbath school, John X. Thomas. super
| intendent; p. M, evening service, address by
Rev. W. II. Williams, superintendent of Anti.
Saloon league. cordial welcome to all these
services.
Calvary Reformed Church. Monroe avenue ard
Gibson street-Rev. Marion l.. Firor, pastor. Ser.
vices Sunday. 1880 a. m.; Sunday School, lis
a. M; Christian Endeavor 6.45 p. M: evening
services, 7.3O p m. Morning and evening scr.
mons by the pastor.
Zion United Evangelical, 142O Capouse avenue
Preaching at 1915 a. m. and 40 p. M. by
the pastor, Rev j. W. Messenger Subjects
Break Up Your Fallow ground" and "Cod or
Baal-Which?." Sunday school at O.l5 II. M ;
special conservation service at 3 p. m: Keystone
league Christian Endeavor. at $50 p m Week
night revival services begin at 40. All are
cordially invited to attend.
First Church (Christ ScentisD $40 Adams ave.
nue-Sunday services 1O.30 a. M. and 7.3O D. m:
Sunday school, 11.45 a. m.; subject, ''Soul and
Body Testimonial meeting Wednesday even.
ing at o'clock. The church is also open every
day during the week. The Bible and all Chris.
tian Science Literature is Kept in its free public
reading room Science and Health. with key to
the Scriptures. by Mary Baker Eddy, will be
loaned for investigation without charge. Visitors
and letters of inquiry are welcomed and given
courteous attention and information free
The Peoples Prohibition clurch-Rev DR..
Bird, pastor. There will be regular preaching
service on Sunday evening at 7.3O D. M, in
Morcl hall. Breaker street, Green Ridge; sub.
iect. "Momcntous Lessons from the Late Elec.
tion." All are welcome
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Religious....

mems Christian association will b.
rented for the unveiling of the monu
ment. November Is.
The several Lutheran churches ol
the city will unite on Sunday evening
In Iion's Lutheran church to celebra tt
the four hundred and seventeenth
anniversary Of Martin Luther. The
service VIII be conducted in the Ger
man and In the English languages
Rev. James Witke of Christ Lutheran
church Will preach the German SER
mon and Rev. G.. y. Spieker of Holy
Trinity church will preach the Eng
lish sermon. The hymns selected, can
he sung IN both languages. zion's,
congregation Is the oldest among the
Lutheran churches in this city. IT'S
active pastor Is the oldest active pas
tor in the city. Rev. F. r. Zizelmann
has been the faithful shepherd Of
his flock for over forty years.
The election of officers for the
Methodist Minister'S association Of
Scranton and vicinity resulted as fol-
lows: President. Rev. G.. G.. Lyman,
Court street: president. Rev. G.
A. Cure, Providence: secretary-treas-
urer. Rev. j. N. Railey Of Moosic:
chairman theme committee. Rev. JOS
eph Madison. Green Ridge. A COM
mittee consisting of Presiding Elder
Griffin. Rev. DR.. g. NJ. Griffin. Rev. DR..
]. L. Sweet. Rev. DR.. l.. l.. Sprague
and Rev. DR.. w. II. Pierce met on
Wednesday to map out Il programme
for the great convention of December
3 and 4. in the interests Of the twen.
tieth century forward movement
The Young Mems Christian associa-
tion meeting for men will be addressed
on Sunday at 3.45 by w. II. Williams,
the Drummer Evangelist" subject
'"rhe Young Man and His Company"
Excellent music in charge of Director
j. NJ. Chance will precede the address.
The meeting will be held in Guern-
sey's music hall. on the first floor.
Rev. d. j. Williams will read a pa
per before the Baptist Pastors con-
ference Monday at 1880 on the sub
ject. Does the Theory of Evolution
Provide Place for the Fall OF MANI"
The Wyoming annual conference will
be held In West Pittston April 10Th.
Bishop w. X. Ninde presiding.
l.. T.. Power. serretarv-treasurer of |
he Dickson Manufacturing company.
will address the family meeting sun |
lay at 3:45. Railroad Y. NJ. C. A,
Scranton. Pa. The orchestra will |
give programme of old hymns at |
he opening. A cordial welcome to |
H.
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Presbyterian.

FIRST Presbyterian Ch,,rcl-Dr. Mcleod viii
preach morning and evening; morning service
1890 O'Clock: evening service, 7.3O o'clock; Sun
day school. 'l2l5 noon; Young Peoples Socie,
OF Christian Endeavor, $40 p. m. Mid.week ser
vice Wednesday, 7.45 p. III. Strangers welcome
at all services.
Second Presbyterian clMrcl,--services. 1880 a.
tho morning on Patience, Comfort and Hope
from the Scripture" and in the evening on
Son Remember" All are welcome.
Green Ridge Presbyterian churcl,-Rev. l. j.
Lansing. pastor: Rev. l.. II. Foster. assistant.
AZ 1890 a. m. and 7.3O p. M, services Of wor.
snip. with sermon by the pastor. Bible school
at 12: Christian Endeavor at $50 Citizens
and strangers cordial v invited.
Providence Presbyterian Clnrch--The pastor.
Rev. Dr. George Il. Guild will occupy the
p''rpit at 1.3O a. m. and 7.3O p. m. The Of.
ferings OF the day will be for Home Missions.
sunday school al noon: Endeavor meeting at 6.35
o'clock. The seats of the church are free
Washbnrn Street Presbyterian Church.-Rcv.
John p. Moffat. D. d.. pastor. Services at 1890
a. NJ and I3O p. M: Bible class at u m:
Christian Endeavor Young People, at 6.2O p M.
The morning and evening service will be given to
the consideration Of Home Missions. In the
morning sermon by the pastor; in the evening
Home Missionary conference. A number of short
addresses will be given. Offerings for the
Home Mission cause at each service. Special
music morning and evening by the choir All
cordially invited
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church, corner
Sumner Avenue and Price street. Services as
usual Preaching by Rev. Frank j. Milman at
1920 a. M; Sunday school at 2 p. m.; Evan.
gelist Conger will speak at 6 y. m. Revival
services every evening during the week except
strangers welcome.
Adams Avenue Chapel, New York street-Rey.
James Hughes, pastor, will preach at 1890 a.
m. and 7.3O p. M; Sunday school at 3 y. m.
Bible class for men taught by the pastor. There
will he services in the chapel on Wednesday ev.
aning. and cottage meetings on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. All are welcome.
Taylor Presbyterian Churcll--Profcssor W. +.
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Sunday School
Lesson
for
November II.
The Rich Man and Lazarus.
Luke xvi, 1881. -

CoNTENr--In the parable of the unjust stew
ara which we studied last Sunday Jesus cx
hibits the perversity of the Jcwisl, leaders, t,
whcm mad been committed the administration o
the Kingdom of God, as the stewards of its mys
terics, who used thejr power not for the glory
OF Eod. but for their own profit. lie had uttered
these things as warning to the disciples ,ieclar.
| NIX that they could not serve God and mammol
| uhike xvi: 13). Bat the Jharisees overheard
and dcrided Him. II became necessary, therefore.
| 10 SPEAK directly to them and expose their prac-
| ,ces' Inc sit'iatio was embarrassing. The amos.
| HeS' nndcr training to be the future leaders and
teachers, must be preserved against the contain.
| mating influence OF these worldly minded men, II
| they became sOrdd, a danger to which they wcrc
| greatly exposed, then the whole Christian sys.
| tenn would be involved. 10 teach then on this
| subject, and to shed some light Oh the relation
| of TINS world to the next, Jesus delivered the
parable OF the rich man and Lazarus
| CoNDiIloN.-This parable presents two men
who's eworldly lot is III striking contrast The
first has extreme wealth. Two items arc mor
| toned concerning him-he was clothed in pur.
pie and fine linen; and he Jared sulnptuously ev.
cry day, His apparel represented the two most
hohored classes, purple being worn by kings
(Judges viii: 20 and hnc linen by priests (Ex.
xviii; AZ, so that he had the insignia of all
possible dignity. His food was in harmony with
MS attire The richest viands and the choicest
fruits from distant parts, served by skillful on
lerers. were on his elegant table and many
guests OF the wealthy and honored were doubt
less welcomed in most hospitable manner 80
he lived in daily splcndor, luxury and joyisl
mir'h. The other man was q beggar, a member
OF that large class TO be found then, as now. in
all eastern countries U.uke xviii. 35), afflicted as
the patriarch was dob ii: y. Friends laid him
daily at the gates OF the rich man, that h,
that Snn
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Gospel service at the Young No.
mems Christian association, 2O5 Wash.
ington avenue, at 345 Sunday after
noon. Delegates to the state conven-
tion VIII make reports. All women and
girls are most cordially invited. The
week beginning November II will be
observed as week of prayer in the asso-
citation. Services will be held every day
st i2.l5 and at O'Clock on Tuesday
sfternOon. Windows at the Young Wo-
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South Side mission, Fig strcct-23o D. M,
Sunday school and Bible classes.
St. Georges Olyphant-2.3O p M, Sunday
school and Bible classes; 3.3O d. M, evening
prayer and sermon
Nhrists Church, corner Washington avenue and
Park street. Rev. +. $. Pallentinc rector. Ser.
vices 1880 II. M, $50 p. m. and 73O H. m.
All seats free. All welcome.
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Reformed Episcopal,

Grace Reformed Episcopal church, Wyoming
avenue, below Mulberry street--Rev. George l..
Alrich pastor. Prayer and praise service, $50
a. M; divine worship, 1890 H. m. and 7.3O
p. M Subjects. II. M, "Kept in Gods Love-"
Jude. Nx:21; p. M, forgiveness" Psalm,
cSXN:4. Sabbath school, II m.: Y. p. s. c.
f., 0,3o p. M; lesson study Wednesday even.
ing at 7.3O O'Clock, followed by prayer meet.
ing ut s. Seats free. All welcome
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RESPONSE. Abraham could hear the sufferer,
and he was permitted to reply 10 his request.
This may be permanent privilege between the
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T0mn0rr0W'S Services
Mathodist Enisconal

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oon,,,otod IN. ,I. rros;,,;,, a,,.,o". .',,,,,,. 49,
| serv;co NJ IN IN , -, n, 10 -, hau L,, mil
study in snnd,, s,ho,, ronn, .nn',, "s anoa, nD ~
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| ,on;o .Ta;,oa Ta ~ I,,"a.., w' ~ ,,, " +,
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9.3o: meachinp service sermon hr tho ms ,or
At N "a. inv, Ti,rs ;;.I,. s,,,,;,', P".Y ..r',
FmrfoM Work of Chris, ;, s,,,d," a"''s', s,,,o,, i"
7, psck smrs,in,.nd.n, =, 10. ,,,;~. w. '"
| worth ,n,,,o M;.s Ir,,.s,,s ,.' 'r
| N. rnHor,, L.. ~ x"i,,. "pe.', ="
Mrs. l. r. Hughes lc,dcr ~ on. pro,',n;no
service, sermon hv tho nastnr ~, On. ,o..
. Peter. i.lO. suhect ..W,l,ng r,oo,ion s,,,o :,
Free scots IJe,nfn, so,,;oo, cnn,. a,, ",,;.
them orartoriv ,on,,ron,o ,'. NV, wv.
evening Tho nra,or 'nos,, " .;,, ~, "e""sS'aa ,"s n.y.
no, ~. r,;m, ".."s WI I've IT" ny
Providence Wsthod;s, En;soonaI ,,,,.,, r,o
Brotbcrhood If 6, p,u, ,noo, ="
MFR. (,,re,s suh;ect ,t ~ % -, ,.;r ,' t." =. ., :.
Goycrnmen, Anno;n,mont." -, = , oo WV u" ..r,.. ~
Drar Net" sunday schoo, ~ w n,ns,,, .
per;ntcndcnt nj , n M. pnr,.,i, I..,," %.
T.. l.. BENJAMIN. president. At 8I5 n m ton;o
"Dccsion for Christ; Anna Faddcn. loader
Revival services will hc hold .,or'. ni,ht no.t
'eaar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church,
SnarterF mee',ng IN the morning; lovcfeast at
'''o a. M sermon at 1910, followed by Lords
supper ''nmor Epworth league at 3.3O p. M;
hp"or'h 'easne al $40 p. M; preaching by
the pastor at ~" p m. Strangers are cordially
"r,so'he'
hampton street METHODIST Episcopal church.
Rev. James Benninger. pastor. Preaching ser.
wee at io.'o' SUBJECT OF sermon, "ENpectancy";
class meeting at 11.30 Sunday school at
p m'. D. T. Rendle, superintendent Junior
hpwor'h league at . p. m.; SeYor Epworth
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Plumlcy OF the School OF the Lackawanna. will
preach at the morning service. No evening ser
vice
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Evaneelichl Lutheran,


Evangelical Lutheran--Tw -Twcnty.second sunda,
after Trinity. Gospel, Matt, xviii :23.a5 epis
| tie. Phil. i:3.11.
| st. Marks. Wushbnrn and Fourteenth streets
Rev A. l.. Ramer, PHI. D.. pastor Service.
at 1890 a. M: Sunday school, 12 m. Morning
subject. Fellowship in the Gospel" No even
| ing service Ine congregation will take part
| in the union service in lions church.
| Holy Trinity. ADAMS avenue and Mulberry
street-Rev. c. G. Spcker. pastor. Service. 10. 3O
| q. M: Sunday school, II m. No evening SER
| vice. The pastor will preach the English ser.
| mon at the union service in Xion's Lutheran
church.
st. Paul's. Short avenue--Rev. W. c. L. Lauer,
| pastor. Service at 1890 a. in.; Sunday school,
go p. The congregation will unite with
| Hion's Lutheran congregation in the evening
| service.
Zions, Nlittiin avenue-Rev. p. +. Zizemann
| pastor. Services at 1880 a. M; Sunday school
| at p. III. Union service of the Lutheran
churches at 7.3O p NJ. in commemoration of
Luther's birthday
Christ church. Cedar avenue and Beech street
--Rev. James Wtke. pastor. Services at 1875
a. M; Sunday school. p. M. There will be
no evening service. The pastor will preach. the
German sermon at the union service in Zion's
Lutheran church.
st. Peters, Prescott avenue-Rev j. W. Ran.
dolph pastor. Services at 1890 a. M: Sunday
SCHOOL, u. III. me congregation VIII unite
with Xion's Lutheran church in the evening ser.
vice.
Grace English Lutheran Church General
Svnod). corner Madison avenue and Mulberry
strcet-Rev Luther Hess Waring, pastor $50
a.. M, Sunday school: 1890 n. M, Home Mission
and Luther Day services by the Sunday school;
ID. l.. Fckcs. ESQ.,. superintendent. Addresses,
recitations, readings, spirited music and a cor.
dial welcome 6.4j p. H., Young Peoples So.
ciety of Christian Endcavor 40 p. M Divine
services. Address by pastor on Traces of Lrii.
er in Germany To-day" Special music. A wei.
come to all.
Episcopal.
Saint Luke's parish-Rev. Rogers Israel. D.
D., rector; Rev. Il. j. Iaughton, senior Cur.
ate; Rev. VI. B. Nash. junior curate Twenty.
second Sunday after Trinity
st. Lnke's church-7.3O Il. m., holy co,nmun
ion; 1890 a. M, morning PRAYER and sermon
'.3o p. M, evening prayer and sermon; 9l5
a. M. Sunday school and Bible classes
st. Marks. Dunmores a. M, Holy Com.
nun'on; 1870 a. M, sermon and Holy Com.
n,inion: '.3O p. M. evening prayer and SER !
mon; p. M. Sunday school and Bible classes
East End mission, Prescott avenue-2 u. m..
Sunday school and Bible classes; $50 D. m..
evening prayer and sermon.
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Mr. Wa, the Chinese minister
at Washington, has issued pro
clamation to the Chinese residents
of the United States, explaining
the purpose of the census and re
questing them to give all the in
formation asked for by the emu
merators without hesitation. Ter
years ago the enumerators found
it difficult to obtain information
from the Chinese, who suspected
that 1t was to be used against them.
and Director Merriam, anticipat-
ing similar difficulties this year, re
quested Mr.. Wa to allay the sus-
picions of his fellow-countrymen.
Chicago Record.
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Our Trade With China.

The conditions Of China are In
teresting, and to many people
perplexing. The Chinese have 8
government with history exten-
ding back 400 years. Some
writer's can see in them no vlr-
tues. They denounce them as
odious, and their religions as abo.
limitations. Other writer's eXto!.
their religious devotion, commend
their worship at the tombs OF
their industries, their endurance,
and even write of their soldierly
qualities in battle. We have Ger
tainly evidence that they possess
some of these qualities, and the
lack of individual incentive may
account for the little progress
China has made, when, consider
ting her wonderful resources.
I do not hesitate to say that the
unlocked mineral wealth of that
empire is greater than that found
in any other country. Coal Is
found in limitless quantities, and
is worked so easy that in Shangi,
it sells at 13 cents per ton at the
mines. Iron ore of many varie-
ties, including the best, abounds,
and lead, tin, zinc, copper and
gold are found in many different
localities.
: At present the principal inn
ports into China are cotton goods,
-four and coal oil. In 1897 the
United States exported to CHINA
Cotton goods to the amount of
Fl 500, 900. coal oil to the amount
of So, 900, 900, and last year China
took $4,000,000 worth of flour
from the United States. This is
but a small fraction of the foreign
trade of this empire. The exports
and imports with Great Britain
Mone we're $200,000,000 during
dhe year ago, and they have in
ceased steadily ever since.
{ A bright English official was
once arguing with Chinaman
and trying to convince him of the
superiority of modern methods,
and, had much to say regarding
what he called Oriental .supersti-
tions and illusions. The China
man listened with all attention
and replied;
Take all l have, all my pro
property, deprive me of my libcr-
ty, but leave me my Illusions.
This teaches us a valuable les
soa, To obtain the best success in
dealing with the people of China
and the Philippines we must sent
intelligent agents who will study
their customs, prejudices and pre-
ferences, and we can then offer
them what they want in the shape
most pleasing to them, and in the
way which best suits their conve-
nience.
If we take over our goods and
insist upon forcing our goods and
our ideas upon them, we will fall
far short of the highest attainable
success.-Independent.