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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-15
Church and Sund0y-SChool

At $50 o'clock Monday afternoon a Bible study
by the pastor. Lesson study every Wednesday,
I30 p. M. prayer meeting at s. Seats free.
All are welcome.
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SUNDAY-SCHOOL
LESSON FOR MARCH 1b
THE ETHIOPIAN CONVERTED.
Acts, viii, 26-4O.
By REV, j. L. GlLBER., D. D.


HplplOlls
Education.
lNrRODUCrlON.-'rhc eight verses IS to %
inclusive, lying between last lesson and this,
show that Simon Mlgus, the sorcercr who was
baptized and received into the church, was not
true convert. lie had evidently followed the
crowd, as many do in Our time, determined 10
he on the popular side. His real character and
purpose appear when Peter and John came to
perfect what Philip had begun. When, by the
imposition oi Lands the Holy Ghost was bestowed
lie came to the apostles offering money to pur
chase the right to dispense this gift II is rvi
dent that he looked upon Christianity as another
form of mystery by which livelihood might he
obtained even rs by other arts which he lad
practiced. Peters stern rebukc called forth from
him prayer for forgiveness This incident,
omitted from our study, deserves more careful
consideration, as showing what impositions and
blunderS were possible in those days, and what
danger there was of receiving unworthy persons
into fellowship to the great scandal OF religion.
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THE QUESTION Oversees 30 and 3l). ).--IIere was
a most favorable opportunity. Philip who knew
the way OF life was brought into close relation
with one who desired to know the way. As lie
heard the Ethiopian read he gently euqulred
whether he understood, which was quite the
same as TO proffer his assistance ii there was
anything obscure or difficult requiring expllna.
tion The question was not regarded with dis.
pleasure. 'on the contrary it drew out response
showing that it had been thankfully heard, and
the truth seeker replied that he could not be
expected TO understand without a teacher. This
was confession that the words contained a
meaning that had not been fathomed, and that,
like all honest men. this government official de-
sired information from another. There followed
cordial request which Philip gladly granted, TO
come up into the chariot and act as Interpreter.
All this reveals the state OF the mans mind. He
was we'll prepared TO be a learner. II now he
does not come out into large and clear place
and heartily accept the gospel it will be the
fault Of his teacher.
THE CHRIpHIrRI - ,nl ~.
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THE MESSAGE (yerses 20, 81, 2S).--Philip's
work in samira was finished Tie visit OF the
apostles had put the church in Il condition 10
dispense with his services-peraps that WAS
the chief design in sending them, Besides, there
was need, and urgent need, elsewhere. The early
ministers were itinerant. Settled pastors came
later. But Philip changed his field only by di-
rcctton OF the angel OF the Lord who told him
precisely where to go, and lie hastily obayed,
travelling in nearly southern course until he
reached the highway leading from Jerusalem to
GAIA, the stronghold of the Philistncs (Gen
MID. Obedience 20 this angelic message n-
volred journey on foot OF forty miles or more
which was cheefully and promptly accomplished.
The reason for this order so suddenly transfer
ring the minister to another part Of the coun.
try, Is found in the fact that cunuch, an ofR,cr
OF high rank in the Ethiopian court was on his
way home from Jerusalem. prosrlye to Ju,la-
ism he Was in u state OF mind, requiring the
aid OF teacher TO find the truth Of Scripture
which he was diligently perusing.
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churches, Rev. James -. Tillinghast,
made flying visit to the city, Thurs
day, for brief conference on matters
appertaining to the welfare of the local
cause
The Ladies' Aid Of our church Will
hold an Easter sale at the chanel, on
Pine street, between Adams and Jeffer-
son avenues, next Wednesday and
Thursday afternoon and evening, serv-
ing a chicken supper to their friends
on Wednesday evening, and furnishing
them "a delightful entertainment on
Thursday evening.
In response to a very general request,
the pastor of the church, Rev. Thomas
B. Payne, will begin on Easter night,
March 80, d series of nine Sunday even
ing sermons on what Universalists
Believe" 1t will be splendid oppor-
tunity for the people OF Scranton, who
do not know what Universalism
teaches, to post up, correct their mis-
conceptions of our great faith, and re-
wise their erroneous judgments of Uni
versalism.
Twentieth Century Conference.
The twentieth century conference of
Northeastern Pennsylvania is to be
held in this city from April IA to II.
These gatherings are held under the
combined auspices OF the Arlington as
sociation and ministers conference of
Scranton, including all the churches of
Northeastern Pennsylvania. The pur-
pose is to review in some measure the
remarkable development of the denomi-
nation during the last century, to study
the facts and forces, the status and
trends of the present, and to consider
the outlook for the future.
1t is hoped to set forth the principles
illustrated in our denominational life, to
emphasize educational and missionary
expansion, to note the demands of the
present of our American Baptist soci-
cites, and to study the forces dominant
in our life work at the beginning of the
new century, which is now upon us.
These problems have been committed
for discussion in these meetings to the
ablest representatives of our denomina-
tion in America. The churches are to
send representatives and their pastors.
The topics for discussion will, no doubt.
be of great interest. Among the many
l will give few of them:
Fundamental Principles in Our Be-
lief,' President II. C. Weston, D. D.,
Crozier seminary.
THE Welshman as Factor in
America' History" Rev. d. B. Thomas
d. D., Scranton.
THE Relation of a Young Christian
to His Denomination" Rev. T.. F..
Chivers, d. ID.
Our Duty to Our Spanish Speaking
Dependencies" Rev. r. Macarthur,
D. d.
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THE PROMPTING Verse 20).-phiip had
reached certain place in the road when the
Ethiopian drew near in his chariot. The heart
of the Christian disciple was instantly drawn to
the stranger from The distant land. The spirit
OF God that had guided the writers of Holy Writ
spoke to Philip and directed him to join him
self TO the chariot for an interview. There were
many considerations that might have deferred
any man from any such course. One was of
Cushite origin, OF black skin, OF high station, a
foreigner who might not be approached by an
other so far removed by language, custom, ma.
tionality and position. But they had this in
common-they received the oraces OF God and
counted themselves children OF the covenant of
grace. Besides, long before this PhiIp had
learned to yield himself to the authoritative words
of the Holy Spirit. lie had come too far now
TO resist. There was, wlthal, an earnest desire
to serve his fellow, and he yielded to the prompt
ing, and was soon walking by the side Of the
chariot of the man whom he had never seen till
then.
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THE SCRIPTURE ne~es 50 and sa.,-rns
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

A blessing alike to young and old;
DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry. Natures specific for dysentery,
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
Peculiar Ball Game
OF Bisbo6 and Clifton

The B:sbee Reds played a great game
with Clifton last Sunday, and the story
Of the game no doubt, will be interest
ing to the local fans. The Bisbee Re-
view prints this account of the game:
The ball club left Bisbee SATURDAY
afternoon. over the Ell Paso & Soutn-
western Via Hachita, and succeeded IN
working their way to Clifton, on a
hand car part of the way, arriving late
Saturday night.
Two games were played the following
day. The morning game of five IN
nings was more in the nature of an
exhibition game. and was won by Cliff
ton by a score of 2 to 1.
The afternoon game was the test
and one of the largest crowds that even
assembled on ball ground in Arizona
was present to witness the game. The
afternoon game of eleven innings was
won by Bisbee. Score. / to 0. The
afternoon game proved to be one Of the
finest exhibitions of the national game
ever seen in Arizona. McKenna, the
Bisbes pitcher. was the bright partic-
ular star of the afternoon. He not
only held Clifton down to three hits,
but struck out twenty of the opposing
team in the eleven innings. Not a
Clifton man reached second base dur
ing the entire game, and only four
reached first base.
Godfrey's hitting was another fea-
ture, he making three of the five hits
that Bisbee secured. In the eleventh
inning he tripled to right and beat in
the throw in from McKenna's line drive
into the, Clifton left fielder's NIT IN
Clifton's half of the eleventh, the first
three men quickly famed and the
game was over. The fielding of the
Bisbee club was almost perfect, only
one error being charged against them
and that being excusable. The MORN
ing game was a hard one for the Reds,
after travelling all day. part of the time
through the rain with a hand car.
The tabulated score of the afternoon
game is as follows:
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
Sporting Men at Outs
And Interesting Revelations

.TuCson's most noted resort, the Legal
Tucson, was under the ban of the sher-
lit yesterday along about S o'clock
The cause of this summary action was
to be found in an attachment suit which
was filed in the district court earlier in
the afternoon. The suit is entitled j.
D. Moore VS.. Ezra G. Bartlett.
The plaintiff attached the handsome
structure on West Congress street and
its entire contents for the sum of $3,-
Oils, which he alleges to be due him
from an interest in the earnings, OF
rather winnings, of the business. The
plaintiff produced the necessary bonds
and the writ was served forthwith
Mr.. Bartlett reopened his doors Oh a
writ Of repleVin, and also furnished The
requisite bond. The matter will now
rest with the district court, and will
probably be tried at The October term,
The facts leading up to this row i'll
the local sporting world are to say the
least interesting, and a few disclosures
have been made which, perhaps, would
have been just as we'll for the propri<
etOrs of the games had they been kept
under cover. This suit is the out
growth of little plunge in policy
made by Jack Moore about two weeks
ago. He caught a nine-spOt on a one
dollar ticket and drew down $1,000 at
the 8 o'clock drawing. The winning
caused much comment on the streets:
and many were inclined to think it was
made for advertising purposes. Still
it has been known to the frequenters CT
the place that Jack had been playing
a dollar ticket on every drawing. and
they regarded his nine-spot as lucky
draw. Besides. he was said to have
drawn down the money.
Mr.. Bartlett was on the coast at the
time, but was not long in appearing on
the scene. There was every evidence
OF something doing about the resort
shortly after his arrival. The news
soon leaked out on the streets that
Jack Moore had severed his connection
with the Legal Tender, or else his con-
neCtions had been severed for him. It
VAS not known exactly just which was
th3 case. Then followed rumors on
the part of the proprietor to settle for
the nine-spOt. 1t appears that JACK
ha1 given him certain length of time
in which to dig up" and then re-
So ted to law.
1t is well known fact the statute does
no. recognize a gambling debt" so
Mr.. Moore in his attachment suit makes
mo reference to an aforesaid nine-spot.
NJ: even mentions policy. He sets
forth in his complaint that he had
tten employed by the defendant as
manager for the Legal Tender, at !
sal Try of $500 per month He was also
to receive Is per cent of the winnings
of the games. The ct tnp.aint states
tia from Novem ,er, 1890, to August
1902, the earnings of the house amount
ed to $36,632. His percentage of this
sum would amount to $5,494.80. He
alleges that $2,483.15 of his, interest has
been paid to date, and he prays the
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

Bodily pain loses it's terror If you've
a bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil in
the house Instant relief in cases OF
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
sort.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

court to give him Judgment for the bal
ance, or $3.011.15.
Mr. Bartlett is inclined to ignore the
charges of his former manager. He
acknowledges the agreement as to sal
ary and percentage, but says that Jack
is now on the debit side of the housc
by $45 He intimates that the mystic
glass wheel which turns out the policy
numbers was fixed, or else it would not
have yielded the lucky nineaspot. The
ways to explain the fixing are de-
vious but the means are said to SIM
pie when one has access to the num-
bers. On these grounds he refused t.
recognize the winning. Besides, Mr..
Moore is said to have placed the $4,000
on the books for the purpose of drawing
his Is per cent interest, and did not
demand the full amount as his due.
There are charges and counter
charges to the suit, and it will prob
ably take hearing before the court to
unravel the case. Judge Lowell is the
plaintiffs attorney.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
SCORE BY INNINGS

Earned runs-Bisbee /, Clifton 0.
Three-base hits-Godfrey.
Bases on balls-Off McKenna 1, off
Simms 2.
Struck out-By McKenna 20; by
Simms 8.
Left on bases-Bisbee 8, Clifton 4.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

For repairing OF nne watches ana
jewellery go to z g. Capo's. Every
watch is guaranteed. Only 1rst-clas@
work turned cut.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
Metal and MOneu Market.

NEW YORK, august 27-Mexican dol
lars, 4l14c; silver, 5212c. Copper 11.65
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

The New YORK Restaurant has been
opened at the old Baldwin stand, G5
East Congress street. Meals 25c. I'm
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
USE RLLEk'S FOOT -ERSE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. Ii you have smarting feet or tight shoes
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy Cures swollen sweating
feet ingrowing nails, blisters and callous spots
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for Zoe. Don't &C
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S, Olmsted. lie Roy, n Y
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

School will reopen at ST Joseph's
Academy next Tuesday, September
2. Pupils wishing to compete for
honors and prizes awarded by the
Academy must be present at the
opening of school and in regular at
tendance throughout the school year.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27

c. A. Stevens, the old reliable express
man, has returned after a years rest
and recuperation> on the coast. He
has bought his old business, and can be
found at the People Store. Prompt
attention will be given to all work left
in my care.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
Local Weather Report.

The temperature in Tucson today, as
reported by Observer +. J.. Wetmore, is
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-27
Shot Successful Rival
Il WOmdn'S Revenge

BELLEVUE, ILL.,, Aug. 27.-At
Brooklyn, ten miles west of this city,
today Mrs. Lutitia Miles shot and in
stantly killed-4Mr Mary Hall.
Mrs. Miles was actuated by revenge
because three weeks ago James Hdll
who formerly had paid her attentions
married the other woman. Mrs. Miles
q';arrelled with Mrs. Hall at her gate
drew a revolver and fired six times.
MS Hall fell at the first shot, tre
bni!et piercing her heart.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
First Presidents Birthday
Fittingly Observed.
GENERAL MILES AT THE BOARD
Commander of the Army, General
Harries. and Others Respond to
Foasts-CoIoncI Ross Reviews the
History of the Organization.

Washington's Birthday. which is invari.
ably marked by the annual celebration of
the Washington Light Infantry Corps. was
never more fittingly observed than last
night
The officers of the corps had announced
several weeks ago that the banquet this
year would far suTpass all previous en-
beavers along this line, and it proved to
be no empty boast.
Gathered about a handsomely decorated
table were over zoe members OF the or
ganization and their guests. Among the
latter were Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles
commanding general of the United States
Army: Gen. George II. Harries, comand-
ing the District Militia and many others
well known in local military circles.
The guests had been seated for about
an hour before General Miles arrived. All
we're intent upon discussing most excel
lent monu, when slight stir at the door
attracted the attention of several of the
diners. Word was quickly passed around
the banquet board that General Miles had
arrived, and upon the appearance of that
officer a storm of cheers broke forth
Ovation to General Miles.
AS the general passed down the long
room the cheering. if possible. redoubled,
and quiet was not restored for some time
This was the first time in the history
Ct the District militia that the orsaniza-
ton has been honored by the presence
Of the general commanding the United
States Army at any of its purely social
celebrations, and fer this reason the af
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

laid at acute angles. TIE last four tables
were occupied by Companies D. c. a,
and B. in the order named.
Colonel Ross on His Feet.
After the guests were seated. Col. Bur
ton r. Ross made a brief address. He
said that it had been the custom OF the
organization TO celebrate the birthday
of the man. whose name they bore for
nearly sixty years. After describing the
manner in which the day was celebrated
in the past. Colonel Ross said that the
command had outgrown such things as
simple parades.
We have thrown off the old and taken
on the new" he continued. There are
no men here in this hall tonight who
were present when l Joined the corps.
We stand in a position today to hold our
heads high in the campaign hat and leg
gins"
After paying General Ordway a glowing
tribute as the layer al the cornerstone Of
! the present greatness of the corps,
| Colonel Ross extended to each and every
man" hearty welcome to the evening s
festivities.
The Menu.
/ At the conclusion OF the following
menu Colonel Ross. as POSTMASTER, in
4 troduced the speakers Of the evening.
Select Raw oysters.
Olives. Radishes.
Sauterne.
| Celery Mixed Pickles.
| Cream of Lobster en- Croustsdes.
Military Punch.
Sliced Boned Turkey Cranberry Sauce.
Dreamed Oysters. Chicken Salad.
/ Roquefort Cheese. Cream Cheese.
Water Trims.
Coffee Rolls.
Our Comma nd erin Chief.
! The toast Our Commander in Chief
was responded to by General Harries-
When the applause incident TO his :'sing
before the men had subsidized, he said:
"A great and striking personality is
/ this Comman der- in Chief. real leader
of real men. The counterfeit article is
he who marches at the head Of the column
+ intent only on maintaining his position,
and doing so By going in the direction
/ in which the column desires to move.
! Here. however. we have & lea5cr who
/ leads. and tho5o wEo would follow him
closely enough 20 keep him in full view
must move with uncommon rapidly;
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

recently that there have been battalion
formations. Before the reorganization of
the militia the National Guard was COM
posed OF separate companies that had few
interests in common. and were further
kept apart by petty iealousies.
Since 1854, however, the Washington
Light Infantry has comprised four COM
panies, and although an integral part of
the District militia. being known as the
First Battalion OF the First Regiment.
the old name and organization has been
continued, more in a social sense. though.
than in any other. Several years ago the
Light Infantry was widely known through
out the country for its hospitable treat
nent of visiting military organizations.
Recently this reputation has rather fall
en- off, but ii is the intention of the Off
ca-e and men of the corps to revive their
former glory and make the name of the
Washington Light Infantry the synonym
of open handed hospitality.
Two Distinct Organizations.
The organization is peculiar 4 that
there are two distinct commands IN what
is really one battalion. There is the First
Battalion OF the First Regiment, which
is a part oil the District National Guard,
and under the direct control of the militia
headquarters; and there is the Washing
ton Light Infantry Corps. which has moth
ing whatever to do with the National
Guard.
While the majority of the members of
the ore are enrolled in the other. there
are many exceptions. There are numer-
Gus cases where a private or non-com-
missioned officer has received a commits
sion in some other company of the Dis
trict Militia. and. while forced to resign
from the First Battalion, has retained
his membership in the Light Infantry.
Another instance OF this is that of bust
ness men who have found it impossible,
owing to their private affairs. to attend
drills regularly and have consequently
asked for their discharge from the Dis
trict Militia, but could not be induced to
taIe a like step in connection with their
membership in the Light Infantry.
Three Kinds of Members.
Consequently there are three classes OF
membership in the Light Infantry-active,
honorary, and veteran. Among the latter
are found a large number of the older Of
ficers OF the District National Guard; in
fact. it is a proud boast that the Wash
inston Light Infantry has furnished more
commissioned officers than any other or
ganzation in the Guard.
The Washington Light Infantry Bat
talon was organized September H. 1896.
It's start was not pretentious. as the
founders only aspired to one company.
and it was not until several years after
the organization that it expanded into a
four company formation The nucleus of
this famous battalion was known Com
pany a, and was commanded by Col.
Lemuel Powers. The growth Of this COM