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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
SERMON BY DIR. GRIFFIN.
He Spoke at Conference of Court
Street M, Z, Church,

SNhVSt ths 49, S"''SHs
Rev. DR.. Austin Griffin, presiding cl-
der of the Wyoming district of the
Methodist Episcopal church. presided
last night over a quarterly conference
of the elders of the Court street Meth
odist Episcopal church and delivered n
very powerful sermon on the necessity
of personal preparation for the work
of God.
He took two texts as follows: Mark
|. 10, land when lie had gone "A little
farther thence, He saw James. the son
of Zebedee. and John, his brother. who
also We're in the ship. mending their
nets" and Luke V, >. and saw two
ships standing by the lake, but the
fishermen were gone out of them. and
Were washing their nets
THE importance of "a consistent
Christian character and of consistent
Christian life Is the greatest condition
of successful work within and for the
church of God" he said. 1T cannot
only be sincere believers in the word Of
God but must also be faithful abiders
by that which is written therein.
The practice of living "A firm and
consistent Christian life is not, only
necessary in the bringing into the
church of new communicates but it is
also necessary for the holding i'm the
church of these new members"
The doctor taking the words OF the
text referred to the fact that Christ
called humble men to be co-laborers
with Him. His disciples were nearly
all men whose station in life was n
low one according to the standards of
that time. This revealed the fact, said
lie, that the common people have a part
in the greatest enterprise Of the ages.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
INTERVIEW WITH KITCHENER
Asked Questions with the Speed and
Precision OF a Gatling Gun.

James Barnes, the American cores
pondent, has sketch OF Lord Kitch-
ener I'm the February Worlds Work
which stands out as distinctly genuine
and intimate. Telling of his first meet
Ing with the general, MIR. Barnes says:
1T was while the Eleventh division.
with which headquarters travelled, was
encamped at Natal Sprult, just OUT
SIDE the gates of johannesburg. |
mad ridden over from the left of the
line and was making my report to Lord
Stanley, the press censor, when "K. of
H. caught sight OF me- Il was evil
dent from his first question, that h.
took me for a despatch writer or some
one having official connection in the
army. lie came forward and. without
preamble, launched a number of Qucs.
tions in quick succession. while his
game eye bored me through ana
through, ana as an old corporal de-
scribed a similar situation. AN the sol
dier in me went to my finger tips aud
could scarce keep my hand from my
hat brim.' The questions were 50 well
put that they required but yes or mo-
in answer.
Where did YOU come from"
" From the left, sir
Did you so by those hills
"'Yes, sir.'
"'See any Boersg
" No, sir
When he had asccrtdincd what lit
tie Information J could give, he ended
where most people would have begun.
"'Who are YOU he asked bluutly.
Correspondent
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
PROMO TED IN THE ARMY.
Keck Goes UP Peg in
the Philippine Service.

The many friends of Lieutenant
Morris NJ. Keck will be pleased to
learn of his promotion to tho first lieu
tenancy of Company NJ, Forty-second
United States Volunteer Infantry. 1t
is little more than q year ago that
he was commissioned second lieuten-
ant of the same company, and was
sent to the Philippines. Recently,
through vacancy in the Forty-sec-
ond Regiment, he was recommended
for promotion and the same approved
by General Macarthur. The promo
ton is a merited one and notes the
young officers standing in his regl-
ment. The happy news reached his
parents at Scranton i'm "a letter from
him, received last week.
Since he began his service in the
army Lieutenant Keck has partici-
pated in several engagements. In
charge of his company some months
ago, he succeeded in rounding up 4
band Of bolo men and the chiefs sur
render was made to him. At another
time he had charge OF an investiga-
tion resulting in the discovery OF
swindling operations by the mayor OF
one of the cities. The Manila papers
have mentioned the compliments be-
slowed upon him by his superiors.
In his letters to friends in the Ninth
he has modestly told of some of his
adventures, but full details have had
to be CLEANED from the Philippine pa
pers. Since his service began he has
not been i'll u day.
The Ninth officers and members
know of his desire TO retain ~ place in
the regular army and possibly q move
will be started to bring influential aid
at the expiration CT his volunteer ser.
vice. His work certainly has been such
as TO insure him of retention. bu,
other assistance would help the move
and at the same time show an appro-
citation of the young Wilkes -Barrean's
efforts. Wilkes Barre Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
SPOKE OF THE POWER OF GOD.
A Wonderful Evening Sermon by
Rev. Dr.. A. I. Pierson.

Key. Or. Arthur 4. Picrson, of New
York, delivered a wonderfully power-
lul sermon last night before large
congregation in the Second Presbyter-
ian church, taking for his theme THE
Power of God for the Salvation OF the
sinner"
He took his message from the third
chapter of Pauls !Enistle to the
Epheslans, dwelling especially upon
the last five verses, in which Pau.
prayed that the people might come to
perceive and TO realize fully the "loVe
Of Christ which passeth knowledge"
This afternoon the doctor will con-
duct the last of his series OF afternoon
Bible readings IN the Y. w. G.. A.
rooms ON North Washington avenue.
and tonight he will deliver a lecture
in the Second Presbyterian church on
Foreign Missions in the Nineteenth
Century" Dr.. Pierson is recognized
rs the greatest authority on foreign
missions in the United States. and
his lecture win undoubtedly attract
= very large audience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
WILLIAMS WANTED AS ALLY.
Kansas Asks the Drummer Evange-
list to Aid Mrs. Nation.

Rev. w. Fl. Williams, the Drum
mer Evangelist" and representative
of the Anti-Saloon league, has re-
ceived a letter from Thomas Day, OF
Concordia, Kansas, making propo-
sition TO him to visit the Bleeding
state and deliver lectures on "Law
and Order" II Is thought that a joint
campaign with Rev. Williams deliver
ing lectures and Mrs. Carrie Nation
using more stringent means. would re-
suit in the closing of every i'jolnt'
in the state.
Rev. Williams, who formerly lived
and lcctured In Kansas. has decided
to remain in these parts for awhile
and continue his speakeasy crusade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
One Fare to Washington d. c., and
Return via the Lehigh Valley Rail-

On account Of the Inauguration cere-
monies at Washington, the Lchigh Val
ley railroad will sell tickets TO that
point ana return, March /, 2 and 3, at
the low rate of one fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be good to re
turn to March s, inclusive, ana viii
be honored on any train except the
Black Diamond Express. Stop-over al
lowed at Philadelphia and Baltimore,
by deposit of ticket, provided ticket
is used within original limit. For fur
ther information consult Lehish Valley
ticket agents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
FEE CASE ARGUED.
1t Was Heard Yesterday by the Su-
peiior Court.

Arguments were yesterday heard be-
fore the Superior court, sitting at Will
Transport, in the appeal in the case
of w. II. Lewis VS.. Lackawanna coun-
ty. This was the case stated brought
to determine the question as to wheth-
er the county officers elected last Mo-
vember arc entitled to fees or salary.
Judges Archibald and Kelly. constitut-
ing a majority Of the local court, de-
cided in favor of fees and the county,
through it attorneys, took an appeal
to the Superior court.
BY special request the case was ad-
Nanced on the list and was argued
yesterday. Attorney w. ]. Hand ap-
peared for Mr.. Lewis. while the coun-
tvs side was presented by eX-Judge II.
\. Knapp and Ira II. Burns, An carly
decision is looked for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
EXTENDED ITS COURSE.
Big Enrolment of Students q
Stroudsburg Normal School.

The state Normal school at East
Stroudsburg has extended its course
TO a full three-years course, which
will go into effect in September, and
already numerous ambitious young
future pedagogues are being enrolled
at the institution. Tho course was
heightened as a result of the recent
meeting of normal school principals
mt Harrisburg. at which it was decid-
ed to extend the course.
The enrolment at present is in fact
larger than for the past four years.
and the home-like comforts of the
school and the excellence of the fac
ulty are the causes 20 which the ris,
In the number of scholars is at
tributed,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
The Scranton Gas and Water COM
pany and the Hyde Park Gas Com

In accordance with the policy Of these cont.
panies to reduce rates from time to time as
may be warranted by increased consumption,
notice is hereby given that. on and after April
/ next, the price Of gas win br one dollar per
one thousand cubic feet consumed. subject 80
the following discounts: Five per cent. on an
hllS where the consumption ior tho month
amounts to lc., than twenty-five dollars: ten per
cent. on all bills where the consumption for the
month amounts to twenty-five dollars ana up.
wards.
Provided ihc bill is paid on or before the
2Oth day OF the month in which the bill is
rendered. BY order OF the bOarl.
q. Il. HAND. Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14

ported to be in a very serious condl-
ton early this morning.
Mr.. Brown, who Is one of the best
known and popular young men I'M the
city, has been steadily declining dur
ing the last few weeks, of u peouliar
throat trouble, and his case Is now al
most despaired of. Last night his
physicians took very dubious views OF
tho case
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
FLORIDA.
Personally Conducted Tour via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

The second Jacksonville tour of the
season via the Pennsylvania railroad
allowing two weeks in Florida, leaves
New York, Philadelphia, and WASH
ington by special train February H.
Excursion tickets. including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
lions Zone BERTH, and meals en- route,
in both directions while travelling on
the special train, will be sold at the
following rates: New York, $50. 90:
Rochester, s54,oo; Elmlra, s5l.45; Erie.
s5i.s5; Wilkes Barre, s5O35; and at
proportionatc rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and full In
formation, apply to ticket agents: b.
=. Frazer, Passenger Agent Buffalo
District, 307 Main street, Ellicott
Square. Buffalo. y. Y; Il. Palmateer,
City Ticket Agent, 20 State street,
Rochester. ~ y; or address George
w. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street station, Philadel-
phia. se
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14

The directors point out the necessity
of permanent home for the mission
in the shape of mission house with
well-appointed chapel attached. One
third OF the present incomes goes for
rent. 1T would not cost much to pro-
vide a home for the mission" says the
report. 1T would cost this city a great
deal to do without this mission alto
gether."
The report of Superintendent SAN
born, which accompanies the report
of the directors. gives a glimpse at
the work done during the past year.
He renders thanks to the many city
pastors who have assisted him in the
work and especially to Rev. George l..
Alrich, pastor of Grace Reformed
church, and Secretary w. w. Adair,
who gratuitiously conducted the Mon
day and Tuesday night meetings re-
respectively.
Thanks are also rendered to the Ma
chinists' union, Women's Relief corps
and the various G. \. Il. posts for lib
eral donations of food made at various
times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
IS NOW FREE
FROM DEBT
RESCUE MISSION NEED NOT BE
DISCONTINUED.

Report of Board of Directors Shows
That the Deficit Of $1,000 Was
Promptly Met by the Charitable
People Of the City--Need of a Per-
manent Home Pointed out--Super-
intendent sanborn's Story in Fig
ures Showing the Great Work Ac-
complished During the Past Year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Special Notice.

Secret organizations in the city con-
templating changing their headquar-
ters, are respectfully solicited to call
and get terms. dates. etc, in Guern-
sey Hall. J. w. Guernsey, Proprietor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
All Orders Promptly Filled.

We are now in position to fill all or
ders promptly in our wholesale candy
located on third floor 3l2-
3l4 I.ackawanna avenue. Phone num-
Der, 1908. j. ID. Williams & Bro. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Change of Train Service Lackawanna
Railroad.

Effective Monday, February II. Train
No. /. west-bound, leaving Scranton at
los p. nl., and train No 4. east-bound,
leaving Scranton at 1855 p. M. will
not run west OF Elmira. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Offices for Rent.

a fine suite of offices, well adapted
for use of physician or dentist, can
be secured in Guernsey Hall. Please
call and get terms, etc. w, Guern-
sey Proprietor. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Pillow Tops and Backs,

Several fine patterns; We're Soc, now
CSC. Wells Co, 1S0 Wyoming
avenue. o"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14

While there have been days this win
ter on which the minimum tempera-
ture recorded was lower than any the
thermometer showed yesterday, still
there has not been a single day which
morning, afternoon and night. main
tained so steadily and disagreeable
condition of atmospheric iciness.
The average temperature for the
day was ten degrees above zero. which
is the same as the average of Jan. 10.
On that day, however, zero was the
lowest point reached and twenty de-
grees above the highest. which latter
marking was considerably higher than
the mercury mustered up ambition
enough TO climb TO at any moment yes
terday. Five degrees above was the
lowest registering OF the day.
This cheerful temperature was
reached about s o'clock, when window
panes were covered with beautiful thin
sheets of ice, and the countenances
OF men and women going to work act
ed as human thermometers. Strong
mems noses wore Il striking resem-
blance TO young beets, fair maidens'
dainty ears looked like delicate coral
shells, and the countenances of sadly
profane little newsboys made the own
ers look like Holsters, on whom the
chef de cuisine had been operating to
the kings taste.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
We Do NOT Sell
Oleonlargarine

We DO sell the finest fresh cream
cry butter we can obtain in 3 and
5-lb. boxes and one-lb prints and 60
lb. packages at a small advance
above the first cost at the creameries.
Our print butter is delivered daily at
$50 by the National Express Co.,
our boxes and tubs by the U. S. Ex-
press. oleomargarine is not received
in this way; neither is it sold in 8
al.d 5-lb. boxes or in one-lb. prints,
with the name of "Coursen" stamped
thereon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
II. Bevans, 2ll Wyoming Avenue.

Full line Of silt braids and rings for
holsro Jackets snd collars, Also pat
terms espec cially for this work. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14

r. T.. Cranes headquarters for the
present are at the Price building. 1928
Washington avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
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LIABILITIES.
$3,75o,e57.1e

WILLIAM CONNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, ,>JR., yice.Presidsnt.
WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Sale of Art Goods.

Geatly reduced in price. Cramer-
Wells Co., l3O Wyoming avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION.
Physicians Report Isaac Brown in {
Critical State.

Isaac Brown. first lieutenant Of
Company X of the Thirteenth Regi-
ment, who has been i'll at the home
of his parents on Madison avenue
during the last two months. was re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Bonds and
Guaranteed Stocks

! am placing a few choice securities consistlns
cf per cent. iuly guaranteed stocks and per
cent. scm.snnull interest Gold Bonds, In blocks
II 500. $500 and $1,000 accompanied by stocN
bonus, lffording a rare opportunity for large or
small investment. At Office, and 8, Lycsum
Arcade. Mondays ard Saturdays At other times,
hv special appointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
Weather WAS
A TRIFLE COLD
YESTERDAY WAS CHILLIEsT
DAY OF THE WINTER.

scrsntonians Have Experienced Low
er Minimum Temperatures This
Year, but on No Occasion Did the
Weather Maintain Such a Steady
State of Disagreeableness--A Brisk
Wind from the Northwest Helped
to Make Things Lively-Ten De.
grees Was the Days Average.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
MERCURY WENT UP.

The mercury gallantiy strove to
climb upward and slowly rose, rose,
until at . o'clock p. M. Old Sol frowned
furtively out from behind a bank Of
clouds for a short period, and the high
mark of the day, fifteen degrees above
zero was reached. Then the quiXotic
fluid began to slide down the scale
again and by 4 o'clock had dropped
three degrees and continued descend
ing until midnight.
Pedestrians thoroughly appreciated
the fact that what they were encoun-
tering was no balmy day in June. Muf-
flers and ear caps were I'm evidence
more than on any day this winter and
heavy storm coats displaced the fes-
tive Raglan.
A circumstance which increased the
natural discomfort induced by the cold
was the fact that during the entire
day busting. energetic scion of Bo-
reas whistled his way into the very
marrow of man. This wind blew from
the northwest. and at IL rate of from
twenty to thirty miles an hour. 1t
wasn't a breeze laden with balmy
southern joy. but II was of the biting,
chill variety which makes one pcnsve-
ly wonder what's the use of anything.
The lowest temperature reached this
winter was one degree below zero on
January 20, and as an instance of the
lightning manner in which the atmos-
phere changes In these districts it may
be mentioned that in the course Of
that same day the weather grew so
rapidly warmer that at . o'clock thirty
degrees above was the marking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-14
CAUSE OF COLD WAVE.

The cause of yesterdays cold
weather was storm off the coast of
Newfoundland, which made itself felt
in a general depression of the atmos-
phere all along the Atlantic coast.
The local weather yesterday pre-
Sents n marked contrast with that of
the northwest, which would natural
ly be expected to be much colder at
this season Of the year than Penn
sylvania. Among the rocky craSs OF
northwestern Montana, il was just
twenty-five degrees warmer than It
was here in this portion OF populous
bullt-up Pennsylvania.
Weather Observer Donaldson yes.
terday declared that there will prob
ably be a continuation OF the cold
snap during today, but warm weather
Is in sight, and waves of gentler at
mosphere are rolling this way. The
conditions so far this month have
been practically the only normal WIN
ter one for the season. In Novemb -
there was an average temperature of
43-S degrees, which is positively warm
for the month which ushers in the
period of icicles and frost. For De-
cember the average marking was 3o-s,
which also is very high, end in Janu-
arv the average was 27-6 degrees,
weather recording way above what Is
considered normal January weather.
The winter UP to February was ex-
traordinarily clement. and for that
reason the chilly blasts of the month
of great mems birthdays are found
particularly trying.
The snowfall has been extremely
light, and during this month about as
much of the beautiful has whitoned
the streets as in during all the pre-
cading months.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
Theatrical
 Fraternal
UNCLE TERRY.

Local people who have admired James R. Waite in his capacity as America's greatest manager, of popu- lar priced attractions will be prepared for something of a treat when he ap- pears at Poli's this evening in the title role of Uncle Terry" It is some thing of a surprise to our notions con- corning MT Waite to find him acting a star role behind the footlights, but his energy and enterprise as a manager prepare us to expect a performance at his hands that warrants all the good things that critics have said of him. The play was dramatized from Charles Clark Munn's novel of the same name by the author of "Old Jed Prouty." and it is said that he has created a very inviting character for MT Waite in the old Maine lighthouse keeper. There will undoubtedly be a large audience on hand to greet MT Waite, as he is proving as popular in his new venture as he was as a man. ager. Prices are 9, 8, 50. 75c and $1.00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25

"A case of Children's jager color jer- sey ribbed Underwear, sizes Is to 34 inclusive, 19c a garment, from 35c.
 9 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers, with rows of tucking and hemstitch- ing, cut full and we'll made, seams all double felled, 25c article, 19c.
 9 dozen Ladies' Muslin Night Robes, tucked and hemstitched yoke, also em- broidered, cut full and large, 75c gar ment, at 39c.
 A gross of Buttermilk Soap, cakes in box, 5c box, from 1Oc.
 Children's seamless fast black cot ton hosiery, all sizes, to 91a, at 5c a pair, McGarry's price, 15c.
 Ladies' fast black seamless cotton hose, at 2 cents a pair, McGarry's price 15c, 4 pairs for 25c.
 Ladies' fancy seamless boot pattern hose. fast black foot, 9c a pair, Me Garry's price 15c.
 Ladies' heavy lot jersey winter un- derwear, common and extra sizes, 19c, the garment, AcGarry's price, 33c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25

At the Jacques, October 24-2G- '"rhe Crazy Guy"
 At City hall, October 25- Entertain ment, sociable and dance of Rogers. S Brothers benefit association.
 Judds hall, Oakville, October 25.- Dance and masquerade.
 At Polls theater, Friday October ?: James R. Waite ill Uncle Terry
 At Polls theater, Saturday, October 26-.Mazeppa."
 At the Jacques, October 28-3O-"Kid mapped in New York;
 At City hall, week of October 2S- Fair of St Joseph's T. A. society.
 Lecture hall of St Thomas church November 3-Sacred concert of St An thony's T. A. & B. society
 At City hall, November 7-Promen ade concert of American band.
 At Auditorium, November II to l6- Grand bazaar of Waterbury lodge. B Leavenworth hall, November 15- Concert an sociable of Safety Social club.
 City hall, December 2S-Sacred con. cert of Division 2, A. O. H.
 At City hall, January 15, 16, IT, IS 19O2-Grand fair of United French Foresters of Waterbury.