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lack OF LIFE IN
1. CHURCH TODAY
SERMON BY REV. E. ]. MORRIS,
OF w1LKEs-BARRE.
christ's Gospel Must Be Accepted
Thoroughly and Truthfully if the
Purpose Is Attained-Services Yes
terday in Various Churches-David
B. Evans Presented with a Watch
by Employees of Oxford Mine-De-
bate This Evening-other News
Notes of General Interest.

Rev. Il. j. Morris, of Wilkes Barre.
occupied the pulpit of the Plymouth
Congregational church at both services
yesterday, and preached two excellent
sermons. In the evening he spoke from
the text found in the second chapter of
the acts of the apostles, and the forty
seventh verse.
between the church of Christs time
and church of today and noted the
progress. hopefulness and growth of
religion in those days and the lack of
life and interest in Christs work to-
day. The secular pursuits of modern
times he saiG are along the line of ad-
vancen1ent and expansion. but he feared
that the church of today is not re-
ceiving the support and encouragement
1T deserves
Progress is everywhere else apparent.
he said, but the church is slumbering
at the present time. The Lord has still
the same interest in his people and
cause. but the people have not the same
interest in the Lord Jesus Christ. 1t is
the will of God that His word should
be preached to all the world. and His
good will is the same today as it was
in the time of the apostles.
People now days are attracted by
anything new. and it may be argued
that the gospel was new in the time of
the apostles, but it is the same yester-
day, today and forever. 1t can and
should be made new to unbelievers to-
day, and there are many who have not
vet known the newness and power of
the gospel of Christ. Some may know
the texts and scriptures. but the gospel
has never really come to them in it's
true light.
1t is not new to hear about God. but
it is new for people to live in dread and
terror of Him, for without Il sense of
the reality of God you have lived with
out Him. One must be touched by the
real gospel of Christ if it is to be made
to them. for the revelation of the love
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WEST SCRANTON

and glory brings new light and new
life to them.
The more we take hold of the gospel
the more we learn of 1t, and II we
want to know the gospel we must
think more OF it and learn more of 1t.
Another element of Gods purpose Is
the entire singleness of aim in Christian
work.
Many people are engaged in Church
work who have no time for Christ. All
that is needed is to accept Christ and
live for Him. The gospel must be ac-
cepted thoroughly and truthfully, II the
purpose Is attained. We must all be
co-laborers with Christ, to win sinners
for Him.
We must make it our business to help
Christ and our daily lives must be
saturated with the spirit of Christ, and
live in the fear of God. Do what you
can for Him and appeal to Him for
assistance. More real living faith Is
needed in the church today to accom-
plish Gods purpose.
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OBITUARY..

MARCUS PLAGERMAN, aged Il
years died at his home on Drinkel
street, last night after a long illness
He has been confined to his home for
many months and short time ago
he suffered from a broken hip as the
result Of a fall. Since then he has been
falling rapidly and his death was not
unexpected. He has been a resident of
Dunmore borough for the past As
years and during the greater part of
that time he was in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Coal company. He was
member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
He is survived by his widow and the
following children: Mrs. Charles Parker.
Mrs. Charles Jones. and Fred PLACER
man. Funeral notice later.
MRS. ELIZA N1VER. aged 80 years.
who has made her home with Court
Crier ]. B. Snyder, on Washburn street,
for a number of years, died last Fri
day night at II o'clock. Her death was
due to old age. Deceased was cousin
of Mr.. Snyder. The funeral services
will be conducted at the house tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock by Rev. HI.
C. McDermott, of the Simpson Metho-
dist Episcopal church. Interment will
be made in Forest Hill cemetery.
j. HENRY STAHL died at his resi-
dence, 1885 Monsey avenue, at $50
o'clock yesterday morning. He is sur
vived by four daughters: Mrs. Lee w.
Nichols and Misses Elizabeth NJ, Della
Z. and Minnie J. Stahl. The funeral
announcement will be made later.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The members of Washington camp,
No. IT'S, Patriotic Order Sons of Ameri-
ca, are requested to meet at their hall
this afternoon at ! o'clock to attend
the funeral of their late brother, Thom-
as Houser. Each one is requested to
wear white gloves
The remains of the late John A. Benz
nett, who died at his home on Mt.
Dewey, We're inferred in the Cambria
cemetery yesterday afternoon. Fu-
of the funeral.
The next social event of note will be
the military ball at Mears hall tomor-
row evening, under the auspices of
Company e, First regiment, c. r. A. U.
of A. A feature will be the competitive
drill between the Young Mems Drill
corps, of Wilkes-Barre, and Father
Whittys, of North Scranton.
John Lynch, who was expelled from
Local union No. 1878, United Mine
Workers of America, more than year
ago, has been reinstated.
David Richards. of Hand place. a
miner employed in the Archibald, was
injured by fall of roof while at work
recently His condition is not serious.
William Dagger, of Archibald street.
and Miss Catherine Morgan, of Sny-
der avenue, We're united in marriage
at Binghamton last Thursday.
Constable John Davis, of the Fourth
ward, had one of his eyes injured re-
Gently, while at work In the Oxford
mine,
The funeral of the late John Gra-
ham, who died at the Hillside Home,
occurred yesterday afternoon from
the home of Mrs. Shaw, corner Of Price
street and Fillmore avenue. lnterment
was made in the Cathedral cemetery,
l.. II. Becker. the Jackson street bar
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Among the Churches.

Rev. Hugh Davies, of the South
stain Avenue Welsh Calvinistic Metho-
dist church, preached a Welsh sermon
IN the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic
Methodist church yesterday morning
and in the evening, at the O'Clock
service. he spoke in English.
At the 1890 o'clock mass in st. Pat
ricks Catholic church yesterday morn
ing, the choir, under the direction OF
Hiss Johnson, repeated the music rem
dered at the Easter services. They
gave a fine rendition of the various
numbers.
Two excellent sermons We're delivered
in the Plymouth Congregational church
yesterday morning and evening by the
Rev L. j. Morris, of Wilkes Barre
Snecial music was rendered by the
choir, under the direction of Prof. Da-
vid Owens.
The sermon at the Simpson Metho-
dist Episcopal church yesterday MORN
ing was preached by Prof James
Hughes, of the High school faculty. At
the evening service, the choir repeated
the Easter music. under the direction
of the chorister, Prof w. w. Jones.
Rev. Iorwerth Jones, of Wales, who
is visiting in this city, occupied the
pulpit of the First Welsh Baptist
church yesterday, speaking in Welsh
and English.
Rev. A. l.. Ramer, PHI. d., pastor of
st. Marks Lutheran church. preached
yesterday morning on the subject of
Christ, the Good Shepherd" and in
the evening spoke about "Steadfast-
ness of Purpose
Hev. DR.. Morrow spoke in behalf Of
the American Bible society at the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
yesterday morning. A number of in
fants We're baptsed at the service.
Rev. S. f. Mathews, at the First
Eaptist church yesterday gave his i'm
pressiOns of the recent Twentieth Gen.
tury conference, and the lessons to be
drawn from the meetings.
Rev. f. B. Singer occupied the pulpit
OF the Hampton Street Methodist Epis-
copal church yesterday morning, and
W. w. Adair, secretary of the Rail-
road Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, spoke in the evening.
Rev. B. ID. Thomas, d. d., pastor of
the Jarvis Baptist church, Toronto.
Canada, was expected to preach in the
Jackson Street Baptist church last
evening, but was not feeling we'll
enough to do so, and in consequence a
large congregation was disappointed.
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NORTH SCRANTON.

Sanford Keator, Of Bloom avenue;
Patrick Kearney, of Perry avenue. and
Henry Pedley, of Oak street. three
youths. were arrested Saturday night
FOR trying to enter chicken house.
The three boys were around William
McConnell's house at $50 o'clock on
Friday night. trying to force the door
Of the chicken house open. When
Henry Hinkley heard the noise and
Immediately followed them, he man
aged to capture one of the party.
The boy captured gave the names Of
his companions and warrants were
sworn out for their arrest. They ap-
peared before Magistrate Fidler on
Saturday night and We're fined IS each.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fleming,
who died Friday evening at her home
on Brick avenue, after a several weeks
illress. will take place this morning at
IL o'clock.
Mrs. John Orgill, of Throop street,
and daughter, Stella Robinson, of Dean
street. left on Saturday for a two
months visit to California.
Miss Edith Roberts, of Plymouth, has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Lewis,
of Summit avenue, the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Smith, of Wayne
avenue. are rejoicing over the arrival
of "A baby boy.
A mock art exhibit and social will be
held this evening in the Young Wom-
ems Christian association rooms. ALI
young women are invited to attend.
The Stars and Crackerjacks finally
reached an agreement regarding the
gate receipts of Friday night last, and
they have decided to play the fourth
game of the series tomorrow night in
the Auditorium.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Collins, of Wayne avenue, is bright
ened by the arrival of son.
A well-attended and interesting meet
ing was held yesterday afternoon by
the Rockmen's union, No. S0S4, in
Leonard's hall Hugh Frayne, state
president of the Federation of Labor,
gave an interesting address.
Rev. r. j. Reese. of the Puritan Con-
gregational church, on West Market
street, gave an interesting talk on
Ruth" in the Young Women's Chris
tian association rooms yesterday after
noon. On next Sunday Rev. Clymer OF
the Christian church, will talk on
MARY and Martha"
Mrs. Thomas r. Williams. of Wayne
avenue, is seriously ill.
The Citizens band will meet for re-
hearsal this evening In Johns hotel on
North Main avenue.
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NUBs OF NEWS.

Mrs. Lizzie Wetzel preferred charges
against Mr.. and Mrs. Mendal, before
Alderman Lentes, Saturday, alleging
disorderly conduct, threats, and a COM
mon scold. After hearing the evidence,
Alderman Lentes fined Mendal S. and
costs, for being disorderly, and held him
for court in 5000, for threats. Mrs.
Mendal, for being scold, was required
to furnish 5000 to appear at court.
Camp 4S0. Patriotic Order Sons of
America, will meet in regular session
this evening.
A valuable dog belonging to Mrs.
Nina Robinson was struck by a Cedar
NHenue street car Saturday, and had
to be killed.
Peter Hiltz and John Melvin, of this
side, are back in their old positions as
foremen in the city streets and high
ways department.
DR.. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo
cure, no pay For sale by all dealers,
An
A game of ball was played Saturday
on the Orchard grounds. between the
Ramblers and the Green Ridge Stars
Sparrow and Levi. for the Stars
showed up strong, and a fast, scientific
game was played for the Ramblers by
Barrett, Miller and Devine The Ram
blers won by score of q to 4. The
Ramblers are strong aggregation, and
will take leading position in county
amateur contests.
A bicyclist named McVey was cap.
tured by the police last evening riding
without a light. Alderman Storr fined
him 81, and he left his wheel as secur-
ity.
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mine at Cooperative hall Saturday
evening. and presented with a gold
watch. chain, and Masonic charm. all
valued at $125. as token Of the appre-
citation in which he was held by the
wOrkmen employed under him.
The presentation speech was made
by David r. Davis, who is the eldest
employe, in point of service, at the
oxford mine. Mr.. Evans responded
feelingly and expressed his apprecia-
ton of the substantial gift. A large
number of the employees We're at the
meeting, many of whom, in one way
or another, contributed to the even
ina's enjoyment.
Michael Cannon was hartman. and
benjamin Griftiths acted as master of
ceremonies, and made one of his char
acteristic speeches. Piano and har-
monica selections We're rendered by
James and George Mawson. and ad-
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Other Funerals.

August Bauer, whose death occurred
Thursday in Buffalo. was Inferred from
the residence of Conrad Freuhan, 625
Hickory street. yesterday afternoon.
Services were held at the house, and
there was large attendance of local
steelworkers, who were formerly en-
ployed with the deceased. Interment
was made in Dunmore cemetery.
An infant child of John Curley, Of
2O04 South Webster avenue, was laid at
rest yesterday afternoon. The funeral
took place at 2.30 o'clock. and interment
was made in the Cathedral cemetery.
Michael, the young son of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Kearns, whose death oc-
Cured yesterday at the family resi-
dence, 1719 Cedar avenue. will be in
TERED tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
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GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dunn, of Della
ware street. are spending n few days in
Wayne county, where Mr.. Dunn is
angling for trout.
Mrs. Mary j. Williams, of Sunset
avenue, mother of j. d. Williams, has
been confined to her home the past few
days by illness.
The Ladies' Aid society of East Mar
let Street Primitive Methodist church
will conduct a sale of useful and fancy
articles in the church Thursday and
Friday afternoon and evening of this
week Ice cream, cake and coffee will
also be sold.
Joseph Ilangi and Horace Seward, of
Dickson avenue, spent Saturday trout
fishing near Moscow, On their return,
Mr.. Seward displayed one of the largest
trout brought to Green Ridge this sea-
son.
Mrs. Nj. r, Kays. of Sanderson ave-
nue., attended the funeral of her uncle.
James Fordham, at West Pittston, Sat-
urday.
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Philip Hickman Inferred.

Philip. the young son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Hickman, whose death. after a
short illness, occurred last Thursday.
was inferred from the family residence
In Petersburg, where services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. A. Nordt, Saturday
afternoon. There was large attend
ance of South Side residents, where the
bereaved parents formerly lived, and
many followed the body to it's last rest
ing place in Dunmore cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Masters Willie
Kornacher, Willie Klein, Albert Haas
and Willie Armbrust. The flowers were
borne to the grave by Masters Edward
Hessinger and Carl NOrdt
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Dr.. Lyons
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
Used by people Of refinement
for over q quarter Of q century

ber, was thrown from wagon on the
Elmhurst boulevard recently and had
his face, hands and legs bruised.
JEFF Rodney, OF Rattlesnake Pond,
was struck by street car at S.45
o'clock Saturday night, at the corner OF
Jackson and Chestnut street. He was
not seriously injured.
Joseph Miller. residing on Price street,
had piece OF his ear chewed off in q
fight Saturday night. He was treated
at the West Side hospital yesterday
morning.
Richard Davis, of Taylor, won the
QUOT match from Walter Delner on the
Bellevue grounds Saturday by a score
Of 31-25 1t was for $50 side.
The remains of John NJ. Davis, aged
3S years. who died Friday in the read
of 34 keyser avenue. will be taken to
Catasauqua this morning for inter-
ment.
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FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way Of Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal, South Africa, says: "As
proof that Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy,is cure suitable for old and young,
pen you the following: A neighbor OF
mine had child just over two months
old. 1t had a very bad cough and the
parents did not know what to give it.
suggested that II they would get a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and put some upon the dummy teat the
baby was sucking II would no doubt
cure the child. This they did and
brought about quick relief and cured
the baby" This remedy is for sale by
all druggists.
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MOTHER.

Dear mother; lis the sweetest name
That ever mortal lips could frame
1t takes MS back through weary years,
And calls to mind the many tears
That we, in bitter anguish, shed
Around a mothers dying bed,
Some fifty years have passed away
since that sad and eyentiul day,
When we, in sorrow, had TO part
With a mothers true and faithful heart;
And |, , child OF tender year,
Wept many, many, bitter tears
Her momery is sacred still,
For none mothers place could hll-
In fancy. still ] see that face,
That length OF time can ne'cr Grace.
And oft the .earnipg feelings come
For mother love and childhood home.
Mrs. A. G. Green
Pecksilie, April II.
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The remains of the late Joseph W.
Ellenwood were laid in their last rest
ing place in Dunmore cemetery on Sat-
urday. The house at $50 Pittston ave-
nue. was thronged with relatives and
friends at 2 o'clock, when the body was
placed in the hearse and taken to st.
Lukes church, on Wyoming avenue.
where services were conducted by Rev.
Il. j. Haughton.
The pall-bearers. all former fellow
workmen of the deceased, were John
Bour, James Boon. Gustav Pilz and Ed J.
ward Smith.
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Bennie Phillips Surprised.

A surprise party was rendered Master
Bennie Phillips, of West Elm street,
last Friday evening. Various games
were played. and at n late hour very
dainty refreshments were served. An
enjoyable time was had by all. Those
present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. S. Phillips. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams: Misses Annette M. Phillips,
Irene Moses, Elizabeth Lewis, Marjorie
OFT, Gladys Jones. Gwenet Phillips.
Anna Mackin. Gretta Freeman, Anna
McNulty. Susan Proberts. Lulu Jones,
Frances Watkins. Helen Pilling. Edith
Davis. Adeline Williams, Odessa Phil
lips, Jessie Saims, Beulah Highfield
end Ethel Nichols.
Messrs. Bennie Phillips, Berton
Thomas, Albert Morgan, Samuel Cort-
ney, Thomas Thomas. Edison Phillips,
Adam Pulver, Herbert Jones. Wilfred
Thomas, ITavlock Phillips, Edgar Da-
Wis and Charles OFT.
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Better Than Deduction.

"Now, rather pride myself on my ability
TO read character" said the man who was given
to buying detective tales, land yet why should
II 1t is really very simple thing-requires
nothing but close observation. For instance, it
is very easy to tell a mans occupation. His
facial expression, his actions, even his dress are
stamped by his daily work. You see that man
sitting opposite w2 Well. Pm just as sure as
though he had told me that he is barber
You are mistaken" replied his friend That
man is butcher"
impossible" exclaimed the amateur detec.
tive. You never saw a butcher with slim,
white hands like his"
''Perhaps not" admitted the other, "but he is
butcher just the same"
''IIow do YOU know he Isl"
''How do knowg Why, the scouadrsl shaved
me once"-London Tit-Bits. -
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Debate This Evening.

Tho Mems League of the Ply
mouth Congregational church will
meet this evening and enjoy debate
on the subject. Resolved, That Our
Representative Form of Government Is
Failure"
The affirmative speakers will be Prof.
John II. Jones and Conner d. Reese.
and the negative side will be upheld
by j. Hayden Oliver and Charles T..
Daniels.
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connell Lodge Installs Officers.

James Connell lodge. No. ITO. Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, installed
officers at their last meeting as follows:
Noble grand, Charles Stone; vice.
grand, N. w. Hewitt; recording secre-
tary, r. H. Kinback; financial secre-
tary. w. A. Lush: treasurer, Charles
Heuster; warden, H. Nicholson; outside
guard. James Sullivan; inside guard, H.
b. Stack; vice-grand's assistants, Leo
pold JOhler and A. e. Saxton. A social
session followed the installation.
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Maennerchor Concert.

One of the social and musical events
of the season takes place tonight, when
the well-known Junger Maennerchor
will fill Music hall with melody, and
lovers of music will enjoy rare musi-
cal treat.
The programme as published in this
column Saturday will be rendered en-
tire, and German singers of repute from
up and down the valley will participate
Dancing will follow the concert.
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dresses were delivered by James Jen-
kins. Joseph Phillips, Thomas Hopkins,
sr., John Cawley, Alfred Paine and
William Reese.
Songs, dances and other speclalties
were rendered by William s. Davis,
Job James, Thomas o. Jenkins. John
Parsons, Fred Wadburton, Thomas
Abrams. Charles Dickson, Walter Will
lianis. Joseph Jenkins James James,
Harry Holly and others. Refreshments
were served by competent committee,
and the event proved to be one Of much
enjoyment for all who participated.
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SOUTH SCRANTON
FUNERAL OF LATE JOSEPH W.
ELLENwooD.

Remains Were Taken to st. Luke's
Church-services Over the Remains
of the Late August Bauer Who
Died at Buffalo--Concert to BE
Given Tonight in Music Hall by
the ~Junger Maennerchor- omcers
of Connell Lodge Of Odd Fellows.
Other Notes Of Interest.
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A GREAT SURPRISE

In in store for all who use kemps Balsam ior The
Throat and Lungs, the great guaranteed remedy.
Would you believe that II is sold on its merits and
any druggist is authorized by the proprietor OF
this wonderful remedy 10 give you sample bottle
free? IT never fails 10 cure acute or chronic
coughs All druggists sell kemps Baisam. Price.
25c. and SOC.
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Presented with a Watch.

David Il. Evans. select councilman
from the Fourth ward. who has re-
signed the position of inside foreman
at the oxford mine, which he held
during the past two years. was ten
dered surprise by the employees of the
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FUNERALS.

The funeral Of the late Thomas Houser will take
place this afternoon at . o'clock from the family
residence, corner OF West Linden and Chestnut
streets. 4.
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lionaire who tolls on Is the cheapest ar.
ticle which the community secures. at
the prices it pays for him, namely, his
shelter, clothing, and food.