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West Side THE GENERAL CREED Sermon by Rev. E. J. McHenry at St. David's Churh.

MAY NOT REBUILD THE OXFORD Death of Mrs. Elizabeth W. Bevan Xo Jl School Club "Wins at Base Ball. Small Boys Break a Largo Plate GlassTonight's Entertainment. Other Notes.

Rev. E. J. McHenry. rector of St.

David's church commenced a series cf sermons on the tenets and doctrines of the Episcopal church and his sermon last night on "The Creed" was delivered to a large and appreciative congregation. A large number being anxious to acquire more knowledge regarding church principles. The reverend gentleman in the course of his sermon said: "Tonight the general idea of creed de mands our attention. Naturally the first thought which comes to us in con sidering an organization is, for what does It stand? Upon what principles is it built, and what does it have for its aim. "These thoughts or questions lead di rectly and immediately to belief.

And belief as its Latin equivalent is, is creed. Upon this must any organization or so ciety be based, and with this must it always work. 'Without it there is no stability, no certainty and no definlte ness. Indeed it is almost a certainty that there could be no existence apart from creed. This the church has in common with all organizations.

It is a society. One with certain well defined principles. And for the realization of these principles there always has been and always must be a tangible society organized and systematized which shall contain and up hold those principles as necessary for its existence. That 'existence having for its purpose belief in God, with all that it signifies. "This our Lord emphasized when He taught that His teachings must resolve themselves into directions for governance of a kingdom.

This kingdom is it true was to be in some degree an Invisible one, but just as real as though it could be handled and seen. "We might almost say that it can be touched ami seen, for is not the church that kingdom, although imperfect as to the human element in it, but absolutely perfect as to the Divine? "The church then, for which our Lord came into the world, and for which he passed through so many painful experiences, the visible presentation of the kingdom of Heaven must be surrounded by well defined principles suitable to its conditions, in just the same way in whirh any organized body must be protected. "Without it no corporate existence can be maintained. Without a creed then, we may ask. what would cur churches be? and how would its work ever be done? Of course, this is presuming that any society or Individual can possibly exist without belief.

"The possibility of this we must positively deny. To no this, thinking must stop. For the moment we we begin to believe. That belief may not be positive, it may be purely negative if possible. But it is belief, or in other words it is our creed.

FREEDOM FROM CREED. "Let me illustrate. In the Christian world today there are many so called creedless bodies. Congregational systems, for instance, boast of their freedom from any creed. Rut what results from an examination of their systems? Our Baptist brethren very positively believe that immersion is a required form of baptism, and In consequences, a very large part of them limit reception of Holy Communion to those who have observed the form.

Our Congregational brethren bslieve the true form of church government is by the people, and so limit ordination and government to the laity. Our Methodist friends believe In conversion, tangible and real, and what they call experimental religion and to this any one must rise before membership with them Is possible Now in each case this belief is the creed, Indefinite and untangible it may but without it, existence for any of them would be brief. "A creed is then essential to our Individual or corporate existence. We either believe a fact to be so, or believe it to be not so. And upon this we act.

So that In the end becomes our motive for action. "The impossibility of any life without some sort of belief and the fact that that belief is a creed leads us to the question as to the importance of what our creed may be. "Does it matter? In light of present 3ay utterances and attitudes we should say, no. Providing, of course, that these indicate the 'truth. A NETERNAL EXISTENCE.

"But I feel satisfied that no one will admit this to be the truth. In things pertaining to this life, and which may have on influence limited 'to, at the most, a few years, we are careful to formulate our opinions and beliefs so that the result may be assured. Now if these questions which pertain only to a brief existence are of importance sufficient to call for careful consideration, how much more important must it be to have those questions which relate to our eternal existence carefully considered. And if carefully considered then then the conclusion, Our Creed, to be fully in accord with our hope. "What is the hope of religious being? If we state it definitely and fully, it is to please God, Our Father.

According to popular opinion, pleasing God can be done in any. Ana as a result men believe what they please, and believing what they please, they do what they please, and call pleasing God. "If this is pleasing God, then our Lord wasted considerable valuable time, (I speak reverently.) And the apostles were impracticable theorists. For much time was spent In regulating belief, and the church spent much of the first five centuries in so guarding that belief, in order that salvation might flow through proper channels. "Not so today.

We have our John Watson (lam Maclaren) with his creed which strikes at the very basis of all the work of the past Considering the creed to limited and well defined he empties it of Christ and His mediatorial work, and substitutes a so called Fatherhood of God, with all the principles of Mohammedanism and infidelity as, its basis, and calls it religion. "No one will quarrel with it being religion, I think. But there may be serious question as to it be Christian religion. Talmage with a vast host of lesser lights join in the refrain and rejoice in having at last broken with the old creeds and placed Christianity upon a reasonable basis. "We may ask: What have they accomplished? One result Is evident, they have placed themselves in the channel which is fast leading to infidelity.

And the end is already In sight. But the old church ever careful not to give up the old until something vastly better is presented adheres to beliefs which are eternal truths, and which are clear and well defined, and which have always been creeds, or 'I IM.RS. ELIZABETH BEVAN DEAD. The numerous itriends of Mrs. Ellza TMJS SCRAlfTON KEPTJBLICAX, 3IOXDAY MORNIXG, MAY 2, 1898 North End South Side "beth W.

Bevan, widow or the late Mr. William L. Bevan; were surprised to learn of her death which occurred last evening at her home, 2101 Jackson, street, shortly after 6 o'clock, after a brief illness of pleurisy and other complications. Few peopl knew of her hence the shock. Mrs.

Bevan had been complaining1 for several years, but was able to carry on a small grocery store, connected with her residence. On Friday night, April 22, she visired friends in Bellevue in the lower section of the West Side and contracted a heavy which compelled her to afterwards remain in Her condition was promising and it was thought that she would soon recover, 'but a 'few days ago sine unconscious, remaining so until her death which came peaceably. Deceased was a woman of commendable character, 'possessed a (most genial and amiable disposition and bad a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Welsh C. 'M.

church, where she faithfully attended for many years and was regarded as a Christian. She was born at Glen Meath, South Wales, October 2(i, 1835, and was 'nearly 03 years of age. She came this country with a former husband, (Mr. William Alexander now deceased, about 35 years ago, from her native ihcme and had resided here since. Subsequently she was wedded ito Mr.

William L. 'Bevan, also deceased. Her daughter, Miss Elizabeth A. Rees, survives her. The latter in her sad bereavement has the sympathy and assistance of iher friends.

The funeral arrangements were not completed last night. MAY NOT BE RE BUILT. It is claimed by undisputed authority that the Oxford 'breaker which was recently destroyed by fire will not be re built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company. The reason is not assigned, nor has it 'been given out just what will be done with regard to the washery that was also razed to the ground by flames at the same time. Being one of the largest and most centrally located breakers, at which an extensive retail coal trade was conducted, and he washery having been one of the best and most completely equipped of its kind in use hy the company in this section, it was supposed hat both would be recon structed, but those who are in a position to know say that the oxrord breaker and washery are things of the past.

That the company officials will perimit so many years of expenditure to be lost, and the quantity of coal in the veins at the mine to remain unexcavated. sefms almost incredible, yet it is possible that the various veins may 'be worked from the air shaft of the Dodge and Bellevue connections with the Oxford. As to positive arrangements having been made in this direction is not known. Scone are of the that such is the contemplated plan of procedure by the company. An idea which is quite prevalent is that the washery will 'be rebuilt, sometime during the approaching summer as many are of the opinion that sines the washery had about half completed the task of removing the culm bank, immediately adjacent on uhe southerly side of the tracks and which formerly extended over considerable territory along Ninth and Oxford streets, and inasmuch as preparations had been made for the extension of both thoroughfares to Meridian street, the 'work would likely be continued.

Tile half thousand nun and boys who were employed at the breaker at the time of the fire have as far as possible secured employment at other mines in operation hereabouts or have removed to remote sections of the state and country in search of more regular and lucrative work. In consequence of the fire the once prosperous accident fund to which these men belonged, has dis solved as has also the Central and Sloan fund, owing to suspension of labor at the latter mines. The Oxford workmen met last week and discussed the advisability of disband men resolving to reconvene last night in Co operative hall, where the money in the treasury was distrib uted among the in good standing. Thus ended the existence of one of the oldest and largest mine bene fit organizations in this region, and its dissolution can be accepter: as a crite rion, that the Oxford will not be rebuilt. Ever since the day of destruction sev eral corps of workmen, including ma chinists, laborers and carpenters, have beeen at work about the premises under the direction of Outsi'de Foreman William B.

Thornton. These men have removed an enormous quantity of the charred embers and have taken away in cars much of the sheet iron plates, formerly used in the chutes and the machinery employed in the breaker and engine house to some other part. For what purpose is not known. The carpenters have been engaged in making provisions for the protection of the head of the main shaft which was danger ously exposed. The debris which had fallen many feet into the shaft and had choked off the current of air has been extricated and the bunting has been repaired.

The carriages which fell with other material into the shaft are still in the shaft. The retail coal chutes on the brink of the hill near the boiler house of the destroyed breaker have been torn down, but as yet it is not known whether or hot they will be rebuilt. The engineer and fireman at the air shaft, which escaped with a slight scorching, due to the fact that it is located on the northerly side of the breaker and was out of reach of the flames, are still at work, though the men are not employed in the mine. A COMING CONCERT. A grand entertainment will be held at the Washlburn street Presbyterian church on Friday evening under the auspices of class 8, taught by Miss Sara A.

Jones, which promises to be unique and instructive, as well as entertaining. The principal features will be "The Revel of the Naids," a pretty esthetic drill given 'by the following young ladies: Misses Rhoda Elias, Mamie Williams, Minnie Boldry, Tanfleld, Nettie Davis, Olive iBurral, Anna Edwards, Edith and Jen nie Jenkins. There will aiso be drills in dump bells and Indian clu.bs and Delsarte postures. The class will be assisted by local talent. Admission 15 cents.

NO. 14 BALL TEAM WON. An interesting, rather one isided, game' of base was played Saturday after noon between No. 14 school cluh and a team composed of pupils from St. Patrick's parochlial school.

The features of the game were the batting of thev former club and the base running of the defeated team. The latter played well but were "unable to overcome the victors. The score was 13 to 0. The batting order and positions of the No. 14 school club were as follows: G.

Will iams, catcher; E. McHugh, pitcher; B. Gallagher, short stop; B. Williams, first base; li. Snow, second base; H.

Miller, third base; H. Sehneldman, left field; S. Jones, center field; C. Harden'berg, right field. These young men challenge any amateur team in the city under lii years of age.

H. Miller, captain; S. Jones, manager. Answer thtough The Republican. TONIGHT'S BENEFIT.

That which 4s attracting wide atten tion among the local bicyclists, as well as lovers of vocal and instrumental mu sic and fine humor, are the Lovett's Boston Stars, who will give one of their excellent entertainments at the Jackson etree Baptist church tonight under the auspices and for the benefit of the Blelctrfc City wheelmen of this side, who for weeks have been making extensive preparations for the event, which to be one of the most enjoyable of tne season. These appeared several years ago at the Ply mouth Congregational church, and pleased a crowded audience. This year they have prepared a superior programme and have added to their number several people who are proficient in their professions. They are under the management of Frank G. Reynolds and come highly recommended by the press and public.

The personnel of the company includes Miss Bertha 'Bfew er, reader; tMiss Mabel'le Hill, ballad singer; Miss Rose Garritz, violinist, and Mr. Frank G. Reynolds, unique singing humorist. The programme is as follows: Piano solo Tarantelle Karrynoft Miss Brewer. Warmed over Smiles Assorted Mr.

Reynolds. Soprano solo a. The Secret Fanning b. Lullaby Wheeler Miss Hill. Recital Tobe's Monument Allen Miss Brewer.

Violin solo Fantasie on Faust Arr. Sarasate Miss Garritz. Duet Humoresque Barnet Miss Hill and Mr. Reynolds. Recital Selected Miss Brewer.

Soprano solo One Spring Morning. With violin obllgato. Misses Hill and Garritz. Individualities Original Mr. Reynolds.

Violin solo Legende Wienawski Miss Garritz. Humorous song The Musical Party. Clifton Mr. Reynolds. PITHY PICKINGS.

Two small 'boys, while playfully wrestling in. front of hall building at South Main1 avenue and Scranton street, last evening, fell against one of the large plate glass windows in P. W. Tague's undertaking establishment and destroyed the valuaible pane. Fortunately they escaped unjury from.

the falling glass. No arrests were made though the parties are known to the police officers. In the presence of a large gathering last night Rev. J. B.

pastor of the Simpson M. E. churcn, preached an eloquent and impressive sermon on. "Patriotism" that was enjoyed. Among the congregation were members of the P.

6. S. of A. and other patriotic societies. The choir, under the leadership of Prof.

W. W. Jones, sang several appropriate selections, and the service wa3 an interesting one. Undertaker M. F.

Wymbs of Jackson street was in Carbondale yesterday. Miss Kate Young of South Ninth street is ill of typhoid pneumonia. IMrs. John Slants and son Frederick of Chestnut street leave today for Wocdsfieldi, Ohio, to visit her daughter. Rev.

Jacob Schoettle, pastor of the Chestnut street German Presbyterian church, will depart for Washington, D. today where he will attend the session of the Synod to be held in that city during the week. There will be no regular preaching services observed in the church on Sunday next in consequence of Rev. Mr. Schoettle's absence.

The many friends of Mr. Thomas Jones, a member of St. David's church choir, will be pleased to learn that he has secured a position as orderly at the Moses Taylor hospital. The remains of the late Mrs. William Edginton of South Hyde Park avenue will be taken to Forty Fort today at 12:45 p.

for Interment. Brief services will be held at the family residence at noon. The remains of Rocco. the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Famgeith of Scranton street were interred In Hyde Park Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon. On the night of May ISth an entertainment will be held at the Jackson street Baptist church for the benefit cf the latter. An excellent programme is being prepared. WEST SIDE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Dr. T.

A. Eynon, dentist, 103 North Main avenue: over West Side bank. HAIR CUTTING AND NEWS STAND. Call on T. E.

Price, 108 South Main avenue. A new and complete line of fine writing and imported tissue paper. Also novels, newspapers, tobacco, cigars, cigar. ettes. stationery, magazines and books.

Shaving, hair cutting and shampooing done in first class style. Remember the place. FARRS WEST SIDE SUFPLY STORE. 102f! West Lackawanna avenue. Just received a full line of household goods, furniture, stoves, washing machines, clocks, blankets and shawls men's clothing, ladies' coats and capes, carpets and rugs.

Mattresses made to order. Upholstering done at lowest prices. Give us a call before buying elsewhere. EDWARD FARR, Mgr. NORTH END Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Benjamin Celebrated Wedding Annlverwary Bae Ball Gossip. Mr, and Mrs.

C. W. Benjamin, celebrated the twelfth anniversary of t'heir marriage on Friday evening at t'heir residence, 2512 North Main avenue. During the evening their little daughter Mildred aged three months, was christened by Rev. C.

A. Benjamin. Those present were: IRev. and Mrs. C.

A. Benjamin, E. L. 'Benjamin, wife and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

N. W. Benjamin iMr. Howard Benjamin, 'Miss Barnes, Misses Lillian, Grace and Katherine Hicks'. Mr.

James Hicks, Mrs. Doty and Mrs. Pearce. The Father Whitty society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock. The F.

G. W. Social club will meet this evening. BASE BALL GOSSIP. The Nonpareils administered a defeat to the Wallie Wahs of this end in a game of base ball played on the former's grounds in Prieebuig yesterday.

A challenge is issued by the Wallie Wan base ball club for a game with the Crescents of Pine Brook, on May 5, to be played on 'the latter grounds. The Eureka base ball club played w'ith the Olyphant Athletics yesterday and defeated the visitors by a score of 23 to 3. (PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. William H.

Williams of Oak street is indisposed. Mr. and IMrs. George Harris of Nanti coke are visiting relatives in this end. Mortimer Christmas has returned from Brooklyn where 'he underwent an examination for admission to the' navy, but was not successful.

'Mrs. T. H. Powell of North Main avenue is ill. (James WiJliams of Wayne avenue was in Olyphant yesterday.

Wfll'am Robinson vfsl te'd Peckville friends yesterday. 1 iMisses Bertha Simims and Amelia Edwards were among Olyphant acquaintances yesterday. LIVERY. George E. Atherton, livery and draylng; good horses and careful drivers; telephone call.

1804. 1.T07 North Main avenue. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. "Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent.

For three months she coughed Incessantly, and could not Bleep. She finally discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, ihab she slept all night; aind with two battles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus writes W.

C. Ham nick Co. of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at Matthews dTUg store.

Regular size 50c. and $1.00. Every 'bottle guaranteed. SOUTH SIDE Coming Convention of Catholic Societies Preparations Nearly Complete Death of Mrs. Rader Funeral of John Englebrecnt.

Active preparations are being made by the Catholic societies in this vicinity for the state convention, which will be he'd in this ity for three days commencing Way 23. The fu.ius were raised at a hell on tnis side some time ago wiU be od f.cfiay expenses and give th visitors a time. The delegates will If i among the several hoteij on this tide and the rates will be made satisfactory. The convention will be attended by delegates from all over the state, and th'auihey expect to enjoy themselves is fh own by the following letter from iPeter Yochum, an able German newspaper editor of Pittsburg, 'who is well known here: iPITTSBURG. April Si, 1808.

Mr. James F. Best. Dear S'ir: I Wad irJtended long ago after the delegates were chosen, that is such as I know to be my friends, to write to you. and ask you whether you could take t'are of us during the convention.

Now, there will be me, Mr. Schailtt and at least four more of our friends for sure. Please inform me whether or not you can manage to keep these six Pittsburg and Allegheny bums out of trouble without the aid of the police, 'and keep them wet without the aid of the fire department, feed them without sending tiiem to the poor house and bed them without putting them in the stable Hoping to hear from you, I remain, with best regards to yourself and family, your brother 'and all friends, Truly yours, PETER YOCHUM, Jr. p. S.

If you go to war before we come on, leave the key at the neighbor's house, and we will attend to matters, so as nothing ill get sour or stale. P. Y. DEATH OF MRS. RADER.

IMrs. Rader, an aged lady who has resided for many years with her son in law, Mr. Michael Natter of 423 Alder stret, died of old age early on Saturday morning. The deceased was a person of quiet ways and had many estimable qualities which endeared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Mrs.

Rader was years and six months old and had been a resident of Scranton 43 years. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1817. Two sons, Messrs. Adam and Phillip Rader, survive. The uneral takes place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

Services will be heid in St. German Catholic church and interment will be made in the German. Catholic cemetery at No. 5, in the Twentieth ward. JOHN ENGELBRECH'T'S FUNERAL.

The remains of the late John Engel brecht, whose sudden death occurred at the E. Robinson brewery on Thursday last, were interred in the avenue cemetery on Saturday Services were conducted at 'the 'home on Cherry street by the Rev. W. A. Nardt, who delivered an eloquent and affecting sermon.

Residenz lodge of Odd Fel l'ows, the Germania society, and 'a large delegation of his fellow workmen were ip resent and a large ntuim her of also at fended. T'iie pall be'arers were chosen two from each of the above organizations. SOCIAL GATHERING. 'Mliss Maggie Roache of Cherry street gave a. very pleasant and party Friday night in honor of her friend, Miss Laura Nealon, of Olyphamt.

The following guests were present and a jolly time was had by ail: Misses Anna Doherty, Louisa, and Katie Opper, Kate D'onahoe, Winifred IMelvin, Ejla Jordan, Mamie Coyne, Agnes and Mamie itielly, Anniie Dowling, Sarah Needham, 'Mary Ruddy, Miss O'Ma'ley, Miss MeCrea, Mr. and Mis. Patrick Roche, Anthony Battle. Thomas Donahoe, John Durkin, Patrick and James Heenain, John Roche, William Dunleavy, Frank Dundy. Martin 'Mc Donough, Thomas Smith, C.

J. Ruddy, Frank Curling, and John O'M alley, James Lalley and John O'C'cnnc of Olyphant. INTERESTING SHOOTING MATCH. The South Side's rifle club contest, which took place yesterday, was an excising affair, and developed the fact that sharpshooters are as numerous on this side as in other parts of the city. A score of well known marks new took part in the match, but were all outclassed by a South Side resident who was looked upon as a novice.

Out of the three prize winners two are residents of this side. The match was shot at 00 yards standing and excellent scores' were made. The possible sicore was 75 and the winner of the first prize made 08, which equals the best scores made by the expert sharpshooters of the state. The winners are. as follows; First prize, a silver mounted, beer mug, was won by August qtf Alder street.

Second prize, a French brier pipe, was won by Jack (McAndrew, the famous Dunmore sharpshooter, with a score of 07. Third' a handsome tie pin, won by Andrew Kehrli of Maple street, with a score of 07. The affair was exceedingly we! managed and another contest will be held in the near future. PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. The Scranton 'Saengerrunde has discontinued their Sunday meetings and Will meet hereafter on Thursdays.

IMr. and Mrs'. Stephen S. Spruks have delayed starting on their trip and. will not leave until tomorrow morning.

Mrs. M. Rdbinson; contempla tes a trip to the old country shortly and will prolbably ibe accompanied by her daughter IMagdalena and her sons Edmund and Otto. Messrs. Philip Robinson, Prof.

Gus tave Schmidt, Simon Scheuer and Fred. Heuener took a stroll of about 10 miles yesterday morning and. visiited the water company's new dam and Mountain Lake. Camp 430, P. O.

S. of meets in Hartman's hall tomorrow night. St. Mary's glee and dramatic association meets this evening in St. 'Mary's hall.

James Hicks of Pear street leaves today to join the regular army. John Lentes, the recently elected alderman of the Eleventh ward, will take up hlis duties in that office today, replacing Mr. Roebling, who has served faithfully for a number of years. Mr. Lentss' office will be at his place of business in the 400 Mock on Cedar avenue.

SOUTH SIDE BUSINESS DIRECTORY GROCERIES AND DRY GOODS. Charles Graf has the finest line of groceries and dry goods, oranges, candies and Christmas novelties a specialty. Good goods. Prompt attention. The car passes the door.

427 Pittston avenue. From a Methodist Preacher. Clay City, Jan. 12, 1807. Pepsin Syrup Monticello, 111.

Gentlemen: It affords me ffreat pleasure to speak in praise of your most excellent medicine. I have suffered quite a great deal from sick headache, the result of sedentary 'habits and sluggish liver and bowels. Your remedy corrects these troubles and my headaches are stopped, J. C. BOONE, Pastor M.

E. church. Matthews wholesale agents. Terrible plagues, those Itching, pestering diseases of the skin. 'Put an end to misery.

Doan's Ointment cures. At any drug store. CASTOR I A Por Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Green Ridge GREEN RIDGE. Personal Mention It was a Recruiting Ofnce Ixteenth Annlversarr Gone Out of Business Will Soon Start, Pertinent Paragraphs.

Ira H. Stevens of Capouse avenue spent Sunday at Honesdale and Promp ton. M. D. Brown of Sanderson avenue is quite ill.

H. G. Beane of Capouse avenue has returned from Illinois, where he has been spending the past eight months. W. S.

Found of Green Ridge street spent feuwday with his parents at Prompton. Mrs. F. H. Dunn of the Boulevard, who has been quite ill, Is able to be out again.

Mrs. C. W. Faatz received word Saturday that her son, Dr. Carl W.

Faatz, of Allans, is the father of a girl, born on Friday, April Mrs. Frank Alvord of Breaker street is quite ill. Mcrton Emery of East Market street has been summoned to Philadelphia to go with a company that has been formed of Girard college graduates who have tendered their services to the government. He expects to leave Monday or Tuesday. Andrew Nichol of Dickson avenue is still in a very critical condition.

Mrs. T. J. Wint, wife of Captain Wint of the United States army, is visiting at the home of L. H.

Wint of Capouse avenue. Her husband, who has been stationed at Fort Assineboine, is with the troops at Chickamaugua. Dr. C. W.

Treverton announces that he will render medical service free charge to the families of those members of the Thirteenth regiment that have gone to serve the country. IT WAS A RECRUITING OFFICE. About six weeks ago the young men in Green Ridge grew very patriotic and opened a so called recruiting office on Dickson avenue and the war talk that was heard there would have made the most brave Spaniard quake with fear. In two hours time about forty names were enrolled, and great preparations were made to enlist at the first opportunity. Those who enrolled are undoubtedly wise men according to the old saw which runs: "Wise men change their minds, but fools never do," for a great change has come over the entire organization, for not one of them shows any great desire to assist in the annihilation of Spain, their chler aim being to see which is the best domino player.

Great battles are fought and many bloodless victories are won. At present championship honors are about evenly divided between Joe Seward, Louis Bes sac and Constable Black, although there are several others who are close behind. HARRY SYKES IMPROVING. Harry R. Sykfs, who was severely injured on Wednesday by being thrown from his buggy, is able to be out, and although badly scared and bruised will be at his usual duties tomorrow.

SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY. The Ladies' Aid society of the Primitive Methodist church are making elaborate preparations to celebrate the sixteenth anniversary of that organization which takes place on Monday, May 10, at the Sunday school room in the church on East Market street. An excellent programme is being prepared. Those participating are busily engaged rehearsing nearly every night. Besides the literary features an excellent supper will be served and an enjoyable time is anticipated.

WILL SOON START. The repairs at the Green Ridge iron works are nearly completed, the new engine and fly wheel being in place. In about ten days the? mill will be working full time for orders enough are in now to keep them going for three months. PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. Councilman Jackson's ambition to become a member of the board of revision and appeals was blasted last night.

No. 27 school showed their patriotism by contributing 0 for a new ambulance for the Thirteenth regiment. It is rumored that a marriage will soon occur in the Ridge that will surprise people. Our ice and Ice cream dealers are wearing long faces these 'rtsys. All the latest war news can be seen on the Republican bulletin board on Dickson avenue.

Sickness seems to be on the increase in Green Ridge, as our physicians are all very busy. For rent Eight room house, mo'dern improvements; first class condition: fruit, garden. Oscar Freeman, 1034 Monsey avenue. 27t0 DUNMORE. Mr and Mrs.

Gabriel Swarts entertained a number of their friends on Friday evening at their home at 233 Cherry street, in honor of their pastor and family, the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. H.

Hayes, who leave on Tuesday for Oswego, Mr. Hayes being presiding elder of that district. Those en HICHRITER'S Custom made Shirts 12 Spruce Street. Tak elevator in ntore. Over nine hundred patterns of Spring Shirtings to select from.

Established 187U N3f nntx J2ZtxTZ9 and Dunmore tertalned were: Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. H.

Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Yost, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Altemose. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Vickers. Mrs. and Mrs. Amosa Washes, Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Morris of Grove street, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Stearnes. Mrs. Jennie Mitchell.

Miss Ruba Yost. Miss Lucetta Milles, Miss Jessie Mitchell and Ossin Swarts. The evening was spent pleasantly in various ways. The rooms were prettily decorated with cut flowers and palms. Refreshments were served by Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A'ickers. Miss Ruby Yost and Lucetta Milles afforded music for the occasion.

PASTORS JUSTIFY WAR (Continued from page 5.) face of the globe; the differences as they exist among us, are local and external and not skin deep." People who are at variance on all other questions are one in the war against Spain. One father whose son has just gone with the militia said, "I'm proud I have a son who is able and willing to go and fight in defense of his country, I'd a thousand times he'd go to Cuba and fight Spaniards than to Hazleton to fight his countrymen." A mother whose son went with Co. said on Tuesday nignt, "I shall go out of the house to morrow morning and not go back again until the boys have gone to the armory. I don't want him to go but I wouldn't for the world have him become a coward, if he's needed, he shall there are thousands of such mothers. The poor people are sending their sons and the rich men are giving their money.

The religionists are sinking their differences and stand together on a common platform. The speaker paid high tribute to Rev. P. J. McManus of Green Ridge for his gift of a horse to Col.

Coursen. and said of the sermon preached to his people, there never was a sermon preached which breathed a loftier and purer patriotism. The Y. M. I.

a Catholic organization have volunteered the entire membership These are but a few instances of Catholic patriotism, there are many others. The gratifying results of the war are the entire obliteration of party and sectional lines; there is no north, south, east or west now, the fires of patriotism have been lighted throughout the length und breadth of this great land and we are one country and one people, the only desire being to maintain the honor of the country. What a beautiful patriotism of this day is "rooted in right" consecrated to humanity, hallowed by religion, and blesssed of Almighty God. How wondrously hath God wrought. Let us still pray that his spirit guide and His Almighty arm protect us.

WAR IS COMMENDABLE Rev. James TIiikI'os Is Outspoken In Reviewing: tho Crisis. Rev. James Hughes, formerly of Africa, preached In the Plymouth Congregational church last night to a large congregation on the subject, "The American Spanish War," and in the course of his remarks said: My dear friends, we have entered upon very serious times. The air is full of war.

The whole civilized and Christianized world seems to be violently agitated by a lierce belligerent spirit. Nation appears to vie with nation as to who can make the most destructive weapon for the purpose of sweeping human, beings into a dread eternity, and on every promonotory and craggy steep war sits with a grim visage and a fiery eye. We have just toucned the fringe of what may prove a terrible struggle, for "the beginning of strife is as when one lctteth out water." No one can with any certitude foreshadow th issue. of the dreadful struggle in which we are at the present moment engaged. The blue blaze that every now and again darts out of the chinks and crevices of the fabric of tho national life of Europe indicates the existence of a terrible amount of noxious gases in the cellars of our ornamented national superstructures, gases into which if a spark were to fall there would be something like a general conflagration.

What a dreadfui spectacle afU'r IS centuries of gospel preaching, and the thing becomes more distressing when we remember that this fierce belligerent spirit exists among Christian nations. May God who rideth upon the storm curb and direct the world wind of the FINE Low FURNITURE Protheroe Company, Washington Avenue. and Washington Avenue: Tailor made Suits and Spring Jackets furious passions of the nations and put a speedy end to the prodigious ravages and indescribable sufferings of war. COMMENDS PRESIDENT M'KINLEY. I have been greatly delighted with the apparent reluctance of President McKin ley to draw the sword, but now the sword has been drawn and the nation, stands in battle array, and I pray for a glorious victory to crown our arms.

My sympathies are entirely with America in the present struggle. Though I abhor war. for. as a rule. I look upon It fts the cruel offspring of Satan, and in many cases where people plunge into war it is like an attempt to cast out Satan by sin.

but I do believe there are cases and circumstances when the use of force Is not only allowable, but commendable. Such seems to he the case at the present juncture of things. The war as far as America Is concerned has been initiated in the interest of the oppressed, in the Interest of people who have been bleediner at every pore for many years, and groaning under the burdens, the indignities and diabolical cruelties of a relentless oppresser. May the Great Ruler bless the efforts now made and speedily deliver the oppressed. It is truly a time for serious thought, for profound humility, for sober reflection and for earnest prayer on the part of the whole nation.

Are our hands clean? Are we free from the things that tend to enervate and paral Ize the fanhood of a nation? There Is a big, yes, a momentous struggle before us, and the more of religious truth we embody In our lives and exemplify In our conduct, the sooner will hostilities cease and the more certainly will victory follow the star bespanglod banner. Let us hope that those in tho higher walks of life will exert their influence to prevent tho Imposition of intolerable burdens on the thrifty and toiling section of the community. Such people constitute to a very large extent the bone and muscle of national strength. The armies of the world are composed very largely of this class of men. Our battles are fought by thorn, and it is to be.

hoped that every consideration will be shown those brave fellows and the homes they represent, and that section of the community of which they form such an important part. The expenses of war are very great, and, of course, they must be met, hut is it nut a pity that such expenses cannot be met without taxing what is absolutely necessary to sustain human life? COST OF WAR. a shot was fired or a sword stained with blood, a tax was levied on all tho necessaries of life. 1 desire to cast no rrllcction on nnv one. but I do long to see the burdens of the poor and the comparatively poor made as light as the circumstances of the case will permit.

There are thousands of men out of employment, there are thousands more who are only irregularly employed, and thern are. thousands who have cheerfully shouldered the gun, left their homes and relatives and are now marching to face the foe. Such men. and those whom they represent, should have every consideration shown them, so far. at least, as to remove all anxiety about tho means of adequate subsistanco.

ThotiRli not yet an American citizen. I have an American spirit to a large extent, for I greatly admire many of the American institutions and am fully persuaded that the form of government In this will be the form of government In other countries in years to come. May the Great Ruler of Nations prosper our efforts and direct and sustain tho who have the great resionsilility of directing the energies of a nation roused into righteous indignation. May the eani paign bo short: may the operation of our forces bo decisive; may the oppressed be liberated: may the fundamental laws right sway the sceptre, and may Amerk a come out of this broil gloriously victorious, with undiminished lustre and with an untarnished reputation. PREPARING TO DECIDE Councilman Are Gettinir 'rotretlier Over tho Inlntiire Windfall.

"They will fight like cats and dogs." This was the remark of a councilman in speaking of thV division of the surplus certified bv the city controller on Thursday last. There are measures in contemplation which would absorb over and a majority of the claims will be introduced at the meeting of select council on Thursday night. The Republicans being in, the majority in both branches, it may bo Inferred that Democratic measures will not obtain precedence. The following list shows I ho measures that are favored and will probably benefit by the distribution: Mattes street improvement l.riOO Cpper Lackawanna avenue 2." Citv hall repairs I. Lrggett's creek retaining wall l.uou Chemical engine for Relief Hose company 1 Plumbing Inspector's salary l.WW Cumberland Hose, company's new bouse Opening of Oxford street Total "Neglected colds make fat graveyards." Dr.

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