3 m NORTON'S BOOK STOCK vill interest close buyers just now both in the extent and variety and low prices. Main floor is full best subjects. Here are some of the items: Children's large picture books from 5 cents upwards, young folks' story books from 10 cents upwards, the little "Classics," cloth, standard authors and good subjects, 15c each, publisher's price 35c WclfStcr's large Dictionary, old ed., 97c. Webster's New International Die., $8.50 Good Vest Po.kct Dictionary 10c up. McCauley s England, 5 vols., cloth, 97c. McCabc's Social Forms and Customs $1.50, formerly sold by agents for 53.50. A large History the United States 51.50, formerly sold by agents for 53.50. Good pocket Testament 5 cents. Large pocket Bible 25 cents. Large pew Bible 50 cents. Teachers' Bibles 51.25 upwards. The best values have ever bad, four different makers, best of each. Catholic Praycrbooks 10c to 55 00. Episcopal Praycrbooks, all grades. Church Hymnbooks, all denominations. Sabbath School Library Books of standard authors and leading pubs. Notes on Sabbath School Lessons, 1896, various authors and special low prices. Pocket Diaries, 189(1, large variety. Booklets and Calenders and Cards the beauty of which astonishes all. M. NORTON, 22 LACKAWANNA AVE. A Foe to Dyspepsia! : GOOD BREAD USE THE FLOUR And Always Have Good Bread. MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE TO THE TRADE BY The Weston Mill Co. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. M ill Us Held oil Jan. 7 to Nominate City Officers. A meeting of the Ki-pubucan city . committee was held Saturduy after noon at the Central club's rooms In the Price building on Washington avenue. Sheriff Frank H. demons was chair man. Thomas H. Dale read the rail, after which George Sanderson madd a motion that the primaries be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, and the convention on Tuesday, the 7th. Mr. Dale amended the motion so that It provided for the holding of the pri maries between the hours of 4 and 7 p. m. and the time for calling the con vention to order, as 2.30 p. m. Mr. Pale's motion prevailed that the vigi lance committees elected at the Fail .election be the ones to conduct the com ing primaries. The list of the vigilant and the call for the convention will be duly published. As the courts will be In session the week on which the convention will as semble. It will be necessary to secure a place other than the court room for tun purpose. The convention will In all prouauuuy oe neiuin juusic nail. 50,000 Imported and Key West Cigars. Key West, 2.r0 box, up; fresh and ; light. E. G. Courscn. Buy your Christmas Tea and Coffee ' of the Grand Union Tea Co., 311 Lacka wanna avenue, and get a handsome calendar for 1896 given to every pur ' chaser to-day, Monday and Tuesday. Place Xroas Orders Early. Fresh candies, Florida oranges, fruits and fancy groceries. E. G. Coursen. Silver clothes brushes, hair brushes, toilet sets, hat marks, coat hangers, paper cutters, and other silver novel ties too numerous to mention can be had at Davidow Bros. lCome and pick them out now, as you will have a better selection. We have In stock all of the best shapes and the lowest prices ever offered in Holiday Slippers. CUR TWO LEADERS. , Men's Russia Leatber, $1.50 Hen's Seal Leather, JjO Men's Russia Tourist, formerly f 2.50, we sell them at $100, all slices, any nape. i CHRISTMAS SUPPERS SCIIli KOEHLER 410 Sprues Street ANOTHER PURITY SERIN Lecture by Dr. NcLeod on the Seventh Commandment. TRIBUTE TO MAYOR COXXELL Out the Mayor Should Do .Strictly Held to the Enforcement of the Laws, lllesslngs of Marrlaga and Evils of Divorce. Along the line of public discussion, addresses and comment, which have followed the recent police Inquiry, was last night's sermon of Rev. James Mc Leod in the First Presbyterian church. Dr. McLeod's thought was a plea for higher morality. He had something complimentary to say of Mayor Con nell, but frankly Rave his opinion that any officer who falls to see that the pro vlHlons of the law are enforced should be summarily dealt with. The lecture was entitled "The Sev enth Commandment Is the Gospel of Purity" and, as Indicated by the first three words of the title, was the sev enth of a series of lectures on the ten commandments. Dr. McLeod's texts were "Thou shall not commit adultery," Exodus, xx:14, and "Blessed are the pure In heart for they shall see God," Matthew, v:8. He said: The seventh commandment preaches the gospel of purity. As interpreted by Christ, It forbids not only the impure act but the Impure thought ; it requires the preservation of our own and our neighbor's chastity. In heart.speech and behaviour: it forbids all unchaste thoughts, words and actions. The ad vent of Christ save to this command ment new force and Interest. He preached and practiced the gospel of purity. He was truly, harmless, unde nted and separate from sin. Mm rings an J Divorce. It would not he convenient to discuss at this time, all the questions Involved In this part of the decalogue. The value and the Importance of this holy law can hardly bo overestimated. The saintly and sainted theologian. Dr. Hodge, has devoted more space to Its consideration than to any other of the commandments. This holy law Is of the utmost Im portance to the Individual, to the fam ily, to the church and to the society at large. If the- fifth commandment puts a sacred guard around the home in re spect of parental and filial conduct, the seventh comandment puts another sa cred guard around It In respect of the divine institution of marriage. The most sacred of all earthly relationships Is marriage the best lock In any home is wedlock, and to break that holy lock Is to break God's most holy law, which Hp has made for the peace and the purity of the home. The divlnt law on this subject Is explicit, for mar riage is a divine institution. It is not simply a civil contract. In the ancient church polygamy was tolerated, not because It was right but because of the hardness of the Hebrew heart; but "from the beginning it was not so." Polygamy was tolerated among the Hebrews somewhat as Mormonlsm was too long tolerated by our government. Hoth were wrong. They were crimes against God and against humanity, and both were a great national disgrace. The world owes Its elevation in the scale of family and social purity to the advent of Christ. If the New testa ment does not occupy a higher plane than the Old, It 13. at least, more pro nounced. The gospel of Christ lifts us up into a higher, sweeter, clearer at mosphere, and In this higher, purer air we can Bee more clearly than did the old Hebrews, that "the law is spirit ual." On the question of divorce, the law of Moses was almost ns lax as the law of Maine, while, on the other hand, the law of Christ is far less stringent than the law of South Carolina, for no di vorce has ever been granted In that state. It would be a happy day for this nation God speed Its coming! If all civil laws In all our states, touching the question of family purity, were brought Into harmony with the law of Christ. The devil of divorce Is a most impure as well as a most industrious devil, and he cannot be sent too quickly to his own place. Standard of Purity Rising. The Bible gives great prominence to the subject of purity because of its great Importance. The goal of purity Is heaven. The goal of impurity Is hell. Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Neither drunkards, nor Idol aters, nor the covetous, nor fornicators, nor adulteresses shall Inherit the king dom of God. But notwithstanding this word of God with his holy warning, the sin of impurity is far too common In Christendom. But while this Is true It Is my thank fully cherished belief, that Christ's gos pel of purity has never been so widely appreciated, nor so widely practiced as It Is today. The Christian religion is doing Its holy work. The standard of purity has been steadily raised and It Is steadily rising. If It be true that, too often, "Man's vows are woman's trait ors," it is no less true that manly honor and womanly virtue were never held in higher esteem than at this good hour. Occasionally the vices of the few re ceive more public attention than the virtues of the many. Wrecked lives, like wrecked ships, are widely heralded. It is well to call public attention to the wreck and ruin wrought by sin; but are there not In our land, an hundred sober men for every drunkard; an hundred honest men for every thief; an hundred loyal men for every traitor, and an hun dred knightly souls for every one who Is a stranger to virtue and whose name is a synonym for dishonor? Neither Swift nor Sterne would be tolerated today In any Chris tian pulpit. The tone of English literature has been greatly ele vated since that time, and, more over, it Is cause for gratitude that pure and healthy literature is, nowadays, quite as cheap as that which is filthy and degrading. A small skirmish has taken place In our own city. I hope It will do good. Our mayor and some elect ladies and physicians havt spoken plainly and di rectly on the subject. The Christian pulpit should welcome all such Chris tian' helps. The words of St. Paul: "Help those women which labored with me In the gospel," are as applicable to the pulpit of today as they were to that of the Apostolic age. A Tribute to Seranton. I have said more than once that this city is cleaner morally, and that It is better governed than any city of its size In this country. This is not a hasty Judgment, and I believe It to be capable of abundant proof. But still there Is room for Improvement. The officers of the law, from the mayor down, should be, and I trust they will be henceforth, held to a strict accountability for the enforcement of our righteous laws against Sabbath breaking and against the liquor traffic, and against Impurity, as well as against theft and murder. An officer of the law who refuses to obey the law and to carry out Its pro visions, even when, according to his own confession, It Is boldly and bra renly violated, Is not fit to be a public officer, and be ought to be relegated as speedily as possible to private life. First la it possible for those already pure to preserve their purity, and if so. now ? Second Is It possible for those al ready stained with Impurity to become pure, and If so, how? In reply to this second question, let me say, that if the impure ran never become pure and clean, then I have no goBpel to preach. We must not so limit the graces of God. The word of God can make the foulest clean. The best way to keep Impurity out of the heart Is to pour purity Into it. But blessed are the pure In heart, for they shall see God. And the pure in heart may re main pure. But It Is no easy task to keep the heart clean. So says the Bible, so says history, and so says our own experience. The human heart is most deceitful. The way to keep it clean Is marked out. Be very watchful yourself; be busy doing good; be much In Christ's company. When strongly tempted.remember those words: "Thou, God. seest me." for they have a mighty restraining Influence. That Is a pithy saying of the great Dr. Johnson: "Be not Idle when you are alone, and be not alone when you are Idle." If we take delight In Christ's company, He will make our bodies the temple of His Holy Spirit. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they Bhall see God. AGAINST PERSONAL VICE. State Secretary Bord, of the Y. M. C. A. Talks Against I'nohastity. Service of peculiar interest was held In the Young Men's Christian associa tion building yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large and necessitated the use of the library in which S. M. Bard, the state secretary, spoke on the subject "Through a Hole In the Wall." The title of Secretary Bard's talk merely gives an idea of the pith of his talk which dealt with personal sin and unchasttty. He spoke from portions of the eighth and ninth chapters of Ezek iel, which, are replete with admonitions and cautions against personal vice, and urged his young hearers to cultivate a higher and better manhood. Against prostitution, tobacco, liquor and similar evils he spoke with no little emphasis. Special music was rendered by Wal ter Keiple, violinist, and a glee party under the direction of J. M. Chance, the association's Instructor of instrumental music. Following the service the class I n Bible study met and partook of a lunch served by General Secretary and Mrs. Mahy. CHRISTMAS MUSIC. Was Sung In Several nf the City Churches Yesterday. Christmas music was sung In several of the churches yesterday. In most of the churches, however, the Christmas programme will not be rendered until Wednesday or next Sunday. In the Green Ridge Presbyterian church the soloists, Miss Lydia Plchel, Mrs. Metzgar, Mr.Phillips and Mr. Con rad, and the large choir rendered a programme, choral In character. There was music In Elm Park church, but the special Christmas music will not be sung until next Sunday. Oneof the most elaborate programmes was that under the direction of T. J. Davles In the Providence Presbyterian church by a chorus of fifty voices and a quintette. The hymns, anthems and organ solos In the First Presbyterian church were of Christmas character. In nearly all the churches In the city next Sunday, yesterday's programmes will be repeated or special music will be originally rendered. DR. ROBINSON'S SERMON. "Daniel, the Model Statesman and Politician," Ills Subject. Rev.Dr.Charles E. Robinson preached last night In the Second Presbyterian church on "Daniel, the Model States man and Politician." Although the subject might have indicated that Dr. Robinson would have some pronounced things to say about local government and politics, the reverse was the case. The text was "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presiuents and princes, because an excellent spirit was In him and the king thought to set him over the whole realm," Daniel, vl:S. Dr. Robinson held up Daniel and Dan iel's character as a model for police offi cials of today, and made an urgent plea for citizens to use their sovereignty In choosing as their officials only Daniels possessed of good moral charucter, stamina and the love of God. SABBATH NEWS NOTES. The struggle for Christian liberty In Cuba was the evening thought of Rov. Dr. L. C. Floyd in Simpson Methodist Eplwpal church. The fenn Avenue Baptist pulpit was oc cupied by Rev. George F. Warren, of New York city. In Calvary Reformed church, the topics of Rev. W. N. Stubbleblne were "How Much Owe Thou Unto th e Lord" and "Jesus, a Stumbling Stone." Rev. W. J. KorU's topics In the Green Ridge Baptist church were "God's An nolnted" and "The World's Savior." Spe cial Christmas music was rendered by a choir of 'twelve voices under the leader ship of Thomas Wntklns. "The Sixth Commandment" was the evening theme of Rev. Foster t'. Gift, of Grace Lutheran church. It was the sixth of a series of commandment lectures. In St. Mark's Lutheran church the themes of Rev. Dr. A. L. Ramer. were "The Voice of One Crying In the Wilder ness" and "The Lord Is at Hand." Rev. William Edgar's topics in the Prov idence Methodist Episcopal church were "The Uabe of Bethlehem" and "Some Christmas Creations." Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce's evening theme In, Elm Park church was "The Hymn of Peace." There was a special Christmas service and an address by A. V. Bower illustrated by a ptereoptlcon In the Green Ridge Pres byterian church In the evening. A railroad men's meeting was addressed by Jim Burdlck In the 8cranton Street Baptist church In the evening. Rev. 8. S. Matthews, the pastor-elect, preached In the morning. The topics of Rev. G. T. Price in the Court Street Methodist Episcopal church were "The Nativity of Christ; or, the World's Need" and "Jonah's Trouble, Prayer and Thanksgiving." The afternoon Qosnel meeting at tho Young Women's Christian association rooms yesterday was addressed by H. W. Luce and A. B. Williams on "A World's Needs and How to Meet Them." Ralph Olllnm. evangelist, delivered an address at the morning and evening ser vices of the Dunmore Presihyterlan church. Mr. Gillam ably assisted the Rev .U. Fay Mills in this city. Rev. L. C. Floyed preached a patriotic sermon, taking as his subject the Cuban rebellion and its causes. The discourse wss enjoyed toy a large audience. The Sunday school of the Plymouth Con gregational church elected officers yester day. Rev. James Feildlng preached in the Jackson Street Baptist church yesterday Rev. S. F. Matthews, the new paster nf the Seranton Street Baptist church, preached at the Seranton street Baptist church In the morning. Mr. Matthews will preach his first regular sermon next Tues day. A few of the West Side churches con ducted special singing services yesterday. In the evening the congregation at the Washburn Street Prwibyterian church was entertained with music by the quartette composed of Mrs. B. T. Jayne, Mis B. Calkins, Edwin Rowen and A. J. Hasher. At the Plymouth Congregational church the choir, under the able leadership of Ellas E. Evans, rendered several anthems. Solo singing was also enjoyed by the large audiences present. Rev. T. Bell, the pas tor, preached. Jim Burdlck. the evangelist wlio lias been conducting meetings at the Railroad Young Men's Christian aoclat!on. pave a talk last evening in the Seranton Street Baptlpt ohiirrtj. The meeting was for the benefit of railroaders, a large number of whom were present. The masses at St. Peter's cathedra' Christmas Day will be as follows: Hlh mass at 5 a. m and low masses at A. 7. J end 9 o'clock. At 10 90 Rt. Rev. Blslion O'Hara will slnginnntincal high mass and impart the papal blessing. Big times these at Turnquest's, the Jeweler's. Have you been to see him yet at 205 Wyoming avenue. A Little Ont of the Way. Turnquest's Jewelry store may be a little out of the way for some shoppers, but even If It Is you'll be better pleased and better served if you go there. Poor goods find no place In his stock, and de pend upon It. you get a full hundred cents' worth for every dollar you leave there. WE STUDY TO PLEASE THE CUSTOMER Heretofore It has been the set rule of the old school of typographic art to use the styles and custom of our forefathers In the composition of a job work. This Is done to such an extent that there la no apparent difference between the product of today and one twenty years old. We aim to create new Ideas in our i printing, but at the same time, "we study to please the customs," re alising that ha Is the one who will be daily, using the work. Neatness is preferable to cheapness, and it is surprising for us to find the quality of work deteriorated so low (where the price is too low) that even an Inexperienced boy would be ashamed of It, and could not earn a boy's wages in perfecting the job. Don't stop using the best product of tne printers' art because it Is a trifle more expensive. It pays In the long run to get the best. Rings for all Angers. Turnquest. DAWSON WON THE CHAIR. Sheridan Fair Was Well Patronlicd Saturday Night. Despite the storm there was a large niimi.pr nf nlcasure seekers nt the Sheridan Monument association's fair in Banner's hall Saturday night, 'tne Lawrence orchestra furnished the mu Bic. For the remainder of the time the fai. win romnln tinen. the music will be produced by Messrs. Lawrence, Lindsay and Koehler. The drawing for the colonial chair took place Saturday night; it was won by James Dawson, of 424 New street. This evening the drawing for the piano lamp will take place. BORN. I COLLINS To Mr. and Mrs. Walter Col lins, lttil Sanderson avenue, Dec. 21, a son. DIE IK TAPPEN In- Seranton, Dec. 22, ISM, Tn damora, daughter of A. and L. Tainpen, aged 4 years and 6 months. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock from residence, 1013 Mulberry street. WONDERFUL are the cures accom- f dished by Hood's Sarsuparllla and yet it s only because Hood's Sarsaparllla, the one true blood purifier, makes pure, rich, healthy blood. HOOD'S PILLS for the liver and bow els act easily, yet promptly and effi ciently. The class of goods that we are selling at our establishment we are not afraid to guarantee, as they will give entire satisfaction, and anything purchased of us, if not as represented, we will re fund the money. Davidow Bros., 217 Lackawanna ave. Short Time Only a few days and the best things are going. We never did such a business. Twelve extra, experienced sales people are here to serye you to day. The Crowds When you look in the store and see it crowded all day with satisfied pur chasers what does it mean? This, that straight one price way of doing business wins. We are a little far down the avenue, but a step more and you won't re gret it. REXFORD, 213 LACKAWANNA AVE. A Large Stock of CHILDRENS' COATS! AT HALF PRICE. r 0 0 PUP M v 415 Lackawanna Avenue. Well, If you don't know what to buy for Christmas presents, and will take my advice, you will pay a visit to China Hall. I felt as you do not knowing what to buy or where to go to buy It. I went to Welchel & Millar's, and saw so many things that were useful as well as orna mental, that it was a real pleas ure Instead of labor In making my selections. They have so many little conceits, such as Trinket Sets, Comb and Brush Trays, Flower Vases, Ink Sets, Jardin ieres, 5 o'clock Tea Kettles, Chaf ing Dishes no end to Lamps, and Onyx Top Tables, Dinner Sets in open stock. It Is surprising how cheap you can buy a nice set when you can select such pieces as you need and not have to pay for a lot of pieces that you do not need; and such' a line of Llbbey's Fam ous Cut Glass, artistic Rookwood, which you will find nowhere else In the city. China Hall WEICHEL & MILLAR, 134 WYOMING AVENUE. Walk in and look around. SANTA CLAUS V ill eo' n call on us, and If yon will call and select you good lie will bring yo'i Just what you want. Twenty thousand test of floor room devoted to Caudy aud Toys. Dolls by tbe Thousand Dolls Outfits complete. Hats. Tapes, blioes, Heads, Bo lius, Doll Furniture. See our Child's Carpet Sweeper and tuo Ideal Sewing Machine for $j.oo, will do any kind of sewing, nd the Baby Sewing Machine for fa.go. EXAMINE OUR TEN AND TWENTY CEN1 CANDY COUNTER The Urgest and bt variety for money in tbe land. CALL AND SEE US. the J.D. 312 AND 314 LACKAWANNA AVE. AYLES WORTH'S MEAT MARKET The Finest In the City. The latest Improved furni&b' lags and apparatus for kecpiag meat, butter and eggs. 223 Wyoming Avo. ON THE LINE OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC i?Y are located the finest fishing sad hunting grounds in the world. DesoriutlTe book on application. Tickets to all points In Maine, Canada and Maritime Provinces, Minneapolis, 61 Paul. Canadian and United States North vesta, Vancouver, Seattle, Taconia, Portland, Ore., ban Franclaoo. First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars attached to all through trains. Tourist ears fully fitted with bedding, curtains and ep tally adapted to wants of families may be had with second-class tickets. Rates always less than Tla other lines, For fall Information, time tables, eta, on application to E. V. SKINNER, Q. E. A. 353 BROADWAY, HEW YORK. All MLIISfi mum 9 a. p. qiaod Is Now at His New Store with a FULL LINE OF HATS AND . wen rams Sole A Kent for Knox Hats. Come and See Me. 205 WYOfllMG AVENUE. Remember Your friends at this hallowed season with , . . Practical, Useful Lasting Gifts Pleasing to the eye and easy on the pockctbook, thus making yourself happy, too. . We Have Them Here Abundant, varied, cheap; any thing in our line of business at the right price. . . P. M'CREA & CO, Coal Exchange. 128 Wyoming Ave, We Have On Hand THE BEST STOCK IN THE CITY . . Also the Newest. Also the Cheapest. Also the Largest. UKSIIiUOUK Porcelain, Onyx, Etc illver Novelties In Infinite Variety. Latest Importations. Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, fl. E. ROGERS, Jeweler and ... , , . Watchmaker, 215 LaCUWaMia AVB. LACE .'. CURTAINS Most Desirable Holiday Gifts. Nottingham Lace Curtains, Brussels and other effects, 75c, $1, $1.25 NottinghamLace Curtains,very rich effects, $2, $3, $4 Irish Point Lace Curtains, beautiful designs, $2.50, $3.25, $4, $5.50 Five Dollars Will Do a Lot of Shopping in Our Store MANTEL AND PIANO LAMBREQUINS. Many handsome Japanese Silk Lambrequins, latest shades, embroidered with gold and trimmed with knotted fringe, $1.50, $2.50, $4 SILK PILLOWS. Fancy China Silk Pillows, figured designs, down filled and ruffles - - - - b1 Couch Pillows of Japanese silk, gold embroidery, $2.75 SIEBECKER NEXT TO LkCKAWANNA SAFE DEPOSIT THE RECEIVERS MARTIN & DELANY'S CLOTHING STORE Are still offering the large stock of goods frdnl a5 to So per cent, below cost. These Goods Must And if you want bargains come and get them at once. v . IART 1 ft.DELAHY Smoking Jackets House Coats All sizes, 34 to 42, at the one Price of $3.00 for choice of any on our tables, formef price fs, 57 or fio, all go now at $ 3.00 for your choice. STEINWAY SON'S . . Acknowledged the Leading PIANOS Of the Werfa. DECKER BROS.. KRANICHB a BACHB and other. ORGANS Musical Instruments, Husical Merchandise, Sheet Music and Music Books. Purchaser! will always find a complete) stock and at prices as low as the quaU Ity of the Instrument will permit at N. A, nusic STORE. 117 Wyoming Ave. - Seranton TAR GUM Cures Colds, Lays Out LaGrippe. Cures Incipient Consumption. Manufactured by G. ELM EN DORF, Elmira, N. Y., and tor al by tbe trade generally. MEGARQEL & CONN ELL, Wholesale Agents, Seranton, Pl & WATKINS BUM- 06 UCKtWtWlH VE. TAKE CARE and your fyas wfB tab. nf mil. If OF YOUR EYES I ou are tronoira wiie n I,U tfi It T BVHQ'8 nd Tour xamlned fre. Wo Lava reduced prloes and ar th lo weol In tbe city. Nickel spectacles from 1 to 2; Bold from ti toft. 309 Spruoe Street, Seranton, Pa. OF Be Sold RECEIVERS, Yjomi&i Hi Clothiers, rMemMjpisfifjrs