G THE SORANTON TRIBUNE-MONDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 1897. pThr Days More. Our Oxford sale meets with ready appreciation. And no wonder. The Vici Kid Shoes for ladies, at about half price, were bound to find favor. The manufacturer has stood the loss. We stand the expense of selling. That's why $2.50 Oxford are here for $1.69 410 SPRUCE STREET. KE3KHK3BK3 To Insure publication In this paper, volunteered communications of a con troversial character MUST BB SIGNED TOR PUBLICATION by the writer's true name To this Just rule we cannot hereafter mako exception. Base Ball today. Spring field vs Scranton at 3.45. Admission 25 cents. CITY NOTES. The board of fire engineers will meet this eenlng for tho purpose of uor ganlzlng Tho music elnis at St. Cecilia's academy vlll gle Its fifth annual redtnl next l-'i 1 day eenlng at St. Thomas' hall City Controller Roblnbon, l'alng re turned from his fishing trip, Is busily at work countersigning orders for back pa Stanley Dal, who was charged with as sult and battel y by Mrs lizzie Smith, en tered ball In the sum of ?3W Saturday tor his appearance at court. Miss Cair's Chautauqua class of the Young Women's Christian association ls lted Wolf's Den Saturday. Thtro wero tttenty-three In the party. Hew M D. Tuller, of Noiwieh, N. Y formerly of tals city, has had tho title, Doctor of DIlnltj, conferrtd on him by Grant University of Tennessee. S. B Brown, for being drunk and In sulting ladies, near the cornel of I'enn menue and Spruco stieet, p ild a $3 lino in police court yestcrdaj morning Company C, with the Thirteenth Regi ment Drum corp In tho lend, paraded about the central city Satuiday night as a means of advertising their excursion to Lake Ariel on May 27. The county commissioners wero In Greenfield, Scott and North Ablngton townships jesterday locating bridge sites nt places where the grand Jury decreed that bridges should bo built. Two street walkers, Cora Burnett and Clara Smith, were arretted at 11 o'clock Saturday nlRht by Patrolman Day for stopping mon on I'enn aemi and trying to lnduco them to set 'em up. It cost them ?5 apiece In police court jesteiday morn ing. II. C Shafcr, manager for the Scran ton dealing nsrociation, reports tho re turns for last week as follows: Monday, JU3.1W31; Tuesday, $113,33194; Wednes day, $103,413 "C, Thursdav, $119,787 07; Fri day, $132,OJJ 93, Saturday, 5123,370 4.'; total, 5742.S7.' 9.. The Young Women's Christian associa tion have secured a place at tho seashore Asbuiy Park, N. J for self-supporting women. Many Noung women of our city should avail themselves of this opportun ity. Applv as scon as poslb'o at Young Women's Christian association. MAY POSSIBLY RECOVER. Dr. Throop Hns Grudunll) Improved Sinco .Sntuidiiy Xiulit. Since Saturday night Dr. 13. II. Throop lias continued to improve and at midnight Dr. W. E. Keller, who was In attendance at his bedside said th-xt tht'te was a possibility of his re cov ery. Doctors Tulton, Council and Keller liavn concluded that Dr. Throop Is af fected with an Irritation of the sur face of the brain. Symptoms of such an affliction have leen manifest for six months past, accoidlnp; to Dr. Tlirpop's own statements to Dr. Fulton. SABBATH NEWS NOTES. ncv. It, Coma'd, of I'lttston, preached at St. Petei's Lutheran church. Re. II. A. Giant preached In the after iiuoii at tho Waverly African Methodist church. Ucv. Charles Park, of Astoria, L. I oc cupied the pulpit of tho Green Uidgo l'n.3 bjterlan ihurch. Uev, F. A. Dony occupied the pulpit of tho Plymouth Congregational church. Tlia Sherman Avenue Mission children's choir feJim dining tho morning service. Ktv. J Lewis Evans, of Last Dairy, A t formerly of Tavlor, has accepted a call to the p isto-ato of n piomlnent Congrega tional clinch nt Rochester, N. y. Mr, Evans was born In this locality and has several relatives and many friends here Rev. G. L. Aldrlch, pastor of Grace Re formed Episcopal chuich, addressed yes terday afternoon's meeting of the Rail load Young Men's Christian association. The Yokefellows band of tho Railroad Young Men's Christian association had charge of the evening sorvlce at The Res cue Mission Luther D Wlshard and Robert It Galley tilled the pulpit at tho Second Presbyte i Ian church vesterdny morning and even ing, and In the afternoon addressed the Young Men's meeting at tho Young Men's Christian association on "Tho Kvangcllza. Hon of tho World In This Generation" They also epoko at the Young Men's Chris, tlan association at 8 o'clock Saturday ev ening. Each of their addresiea was lis tened to by largo audiences and each tended to heighten the good Impression they had already made In this city. ALL HUMOUS OP THE DL00D, from tho small pimple to tho dreadful scrofula sore, aro cured by Hood's Bar Baparllla, which thoroushly purifies, vitalizes nnd enriches tho blood, HOOD'S PILLS euro nausea, sick headache, Indigestion, biliousness. All druggists. 25c. CASTORIA Vat Infants and Children. n hi' llalli (lmtui M enrr wujrei. IsCIIANK I SPENCER WSk TRIBUTES TO THE BRAVE MENWHO DIED Memorial Sermons Delivered by Revs. J. K. Dixon, D. D., and J. D. Sweet. WERE LISTENED TO BY VETERANS The Services lu tho Point Avenue Church Wero Attended by Colonel Monies I'ost tinil tho Veterans' Union--Ilzrn S. (irlllln Post, Sons of Veterans nml Woman's Ucllcf Corps Wero in Attendance nt the Simpson M. V Church. Special memorial services wero pteiclied In two city chinches) last nlirht. In tho Pi-iin. Avenue Baptist church Rev. Joseph K. Dixon poltf to a latge number ot the moinbeis of Col onel Monies post, Grand Army of tho Republic, and the Union Veterans' union and the ladles auxiliaries of these organizations. In the blmpson Methodist Episcopal church of hc West Side tho pastor, Rev J. H. Sweet delivered a sermon to tho E7ra 8. Grlirin post, No 129, Grand At my of the Republic, Sons of Veter ans and Woman's Relief corrts, No. 50. The sermon of Dr. Dixon in the l'enn Avenue chuich was full of spirit and patriotism. Ills father was a soldier In thi Chll war and ho the son of a Vetctan was pioud to preach to such a gatlifrlnK as that of last evening. The seivlco throughout was one of unusual ceremony, and Interest. Pro fessor Haydn Evans played a military pi elude by Schubert, followed by the chant of a single sentence by the choir. Rev. Dixon then ieclted a scripture sentenee and the congregation Fang ' arret King of Nations." Dr. Dixon, offered prajer. The choir next sang "Columbia," a beautiful chorus with chorus parts sung by Mrs. Lizzie Hughes-Brund-age and Philip It. Thomas. Dr. Dixon read a passage of Scripture and tho choir again rendered an anthem, "Sol diers of Christ Arise." PRELUDE TO SERMON. Di. Dixon again prayed, the congte gation following with tho "Our Fath er," while Professor Evans played, the offertory was taken up. A male quar tette from the choir then sang "Cover Them Over with Beautiful Flowers," followed by congregational singing of "America." The sermon was then begun. It was not lengthy but full of fervor and de cidedly Interesting. The text was: "And this day shall be unto you for a memorial." Exodus xll, 14. Dr. Dixon called aptly his talk "a memorial mes sage." He began with a finely-worded tribute to Memorial Day and to the soldier dead; of the meaning of the bronzed groups on the battlefields and In the public square, the polished shafts glistening In the sun In a thous and cemeteries what do they mean? Dr. Dixon answered his query In an eloquent picture of the heroes w ho fell. Ho then spoke tenderly of the "un known" soldier and In gems of senti ment mentioned tragic sentences and marks which tell the story of the un known soldier a mother waiting for the husband, children for their father, felsters for brothers and she who Is nearer than a sister waiting In vain for their dear ones' return. But they are not unknown! The angels answer, no; the God of Battle answers, no; the na tion answer?, no. Dr. Dixon spoke of the "eloquence of the armless sleeve" and what It por tends. Wo will not have them with us long; soon, even the youngest will have gone before the Great Captain. To him the thought was overwhelming. IS NOT A HOLIDAY. Dr. Dixon cautioned against using Memorial day as a holiday. When tho celebration Is in this spirit the act Is blasphemous. Theic is a higher pur pose of pajlng tribute to the men who died. Their place is supreme becausf thej did a supreme work. The whole world was watching for freedom but aiound the tree of state wound a ser pent, stunting the growth. It did not grow ns It was planted to grow with the equal freedom to man, of what ever color. Then came the puiglng, It was not a war of extension of do main, it did not mean the crushing of a Napoleon or an Iron Duke it was for principle. The Ulackinan stood cow ering between a foiest of bayonets. Which would be the victory? And thank God right was triumphant. Never before was there such a contest and for such a cause. The Issue for ever settled a ureat question. Never slnco the angel spoke a peace on earth and to men a good will has there bean such an episode as tho mustering out of the rebel army. As Christ died to save men so the soldiers in blue died to make men fiee. Di. Dixon paid a beautiful tribute to the war time woman, saying that she should be honored with the men who fell. In closing Dr. Dixon honored the Hag with a mighty outburst of elo quence, Mts. Biundage of the choir sang "The Peace Hymn of tho Repub lic," the audience singing tho chorus. The post was in charge of Captain McAndrevv and tho Union Veterans' union was commanded by Colonel E. C. Yeomans. IN THE SIMPSON CHURCH. The auditorium of the Simpson church' was tilled to Us utmost capacity The altar railing was draped with na tional colors and potted palms and iiowerlng plants enhanced these beau tiful emblems with their variegated colors. Inside tho altar railing, upon easels stood large sized photos of the martyred president Abraham Lincoln, Geneials Giant and Logan and a. fac simile of the Grand Army badge. Tho wnoie effect was increased by two stacks of guns placed on either side ot theso easels. At tho hour of service tl post led by Post Commander Asa 13. Stevens and Adjutant W. S. Jonea filed In and occupied th'e front seats. The post was followed by Camp No. 8, Sons of Veterans, led by Captain Wil liam Leber and First Sergeant John B. Plume and the Womans' Relief corps, No. CO, led by President Mrs. Iona Walter and Secretary Mrs. SuEle Loo mis. These two detachments took seals immediately behind tho post. After the opening hymn prayer was offered by Gcorgo L. Peck, superintend ent ef tho Sabbath school. During tho tatting of tho collection A. E. Morso played several patriotic airs upon the saxaphone, accompanied by Walter Davles upon the pipe organ. The choir sang tin anthem and wero followed with responsive reading by the con gregation from Psalm xls. A quartette consisting of Thomas Abrams, W. W. Jones. Harry A. Wrlgley and William Whitman, sang "Remember O Mighty One." After tho regular announcements by the pastor the congregation gang the "Battle Hymn of tho Republic" with great zest. The paatop prefaced his sermon with ft few shcrt remarks of thanks to tho docointlon committee and ushers. Ho then read his txt taken from Joshua, lv:8-7; "That this may be a sign amoni; you, thut when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, what mean yo by these stones. Then yo rhall tinsvvw them Tlvesn stones shall bo for a memorial unto tho children of Israel forever." MR. SWEET'S SERMON. In tho course of his sermon tho pas tor said that they had gathered not to renew old annlmosltles, not to re call the memory of the past with hat red, not to revilo tho late enemy, but to pay a token ot resiect to the hon ored dead. To place a memorial over against tho place which marked the last resting place of those who had been mustered out to "Join that in numerable caravan, which moves to the pale realm of shado where each shall take his chamber in tho silent halls of death." "Your action," continued he, "is not only Justifiable but ennobling for It has as its motive the keeping ever green the memory of those whose lives had been laid down on the battle field or in pris on house for n Just cause. But it is wiso to forget tho Injury, tho cause of strife, and to allow no reflections upon the past, which would near the beautiful intention on such occasions. Better by far, to bury such feelings for were we not the victor's and cannot we not be charitable to the vanquished ones?" Tho trials of God's people be fore coming under tho leadership of Joshua were then upon nnd it was shown that for a memorial to their successors, this pile of stones were erected near.Jordan. This would prove that though suffering forty years' trial, they had at last reached Canaan nnd already their hearts were gladdened by the sight of their new inheritance. In deed, it was a memorial of deliver ance. DARK DAYS or THE WAR. The pastor then, in an loquent strain, carried the old soldiers back to the days when the issue of 1SC0 was fought out. From Sumter to Fort Doneldson, from Petersburg to Fair Oaks, from Atlanta to the sea, and from Gettysburg to the fall of Rich mond, they were taken, and the prin ciple for which they had fought was vindicated. Three conditions wero re1 sultnnt. First, a physlclal condition of Freedom to 4,000,000 of bondmen. Sec ond, a clever union of Interest between tho North and South, which grows stronger and clos-er as time passes. Third, tho gradual blotting out of any slmiliar conditions which might cause another rupture. We fix a stone in the pile- for tho dead, the maimed, the halting. But there Is nothing1 to show the tears shed, the bitter sigh of a broken heart, the anguish and sufferings of those left to mourn. In the midst of the nation's travel comes the assassination of the beloved leader, Abraham Lincoln. All else was forgotten in this universal loss and ho who had been faithful, constant nnd true to he soldier boys was sincerely mourned by a nation. Place then the topmost stone on the pile as a oap- sheavo for the memory of "Honest Abe." Close approaches the day when th2 nation shall bow at, one man to do honor to the soldier dead. To the great leaders who aro gone, to the men who followed these leaders and as this day of universal tecognltlon comes each year, the post gi ow s less in num bers. Shortly the post will be no more. Let us then serve tho Leader of Lend ers, tho Lord. For In the shedding of His precious blood was not a nation but the whole world redeemed. Then when time is no more, when the arms have been stacked for the la3t time you all will find rest In the great Camp of God. After the singing of "My Country 'TIs of Thee" the benedic tion was pronounced. During the ser mon the pastor interspersed several very beautiful original poems. BIBLE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING. Ilov. S. S. Kennedy, the Agent, Head n Very Interesting Iteport. The Lackawanna Bible society held Its foitleth anniversary service in the Washburn Street (Presbyterian church last evening. The altar was ornament ed with plants and flowers and a large audience listened with interest to the various reports and the sermon of Rev. J. P. Moffatt. Services were opened with a selection by the choir, followed by prayer. Tho congregation sang a hymn and a por tion of the 119th Psalm was read by the pastor, Rev. J. P. Moffatt. After the singing of a hymn Vice President J. N. Stelle addressed the audience. Mr. Stelle presided In the absence of Pres ident Alfred Hand and S. G. Kerr act ed as secretary in the absence of Col onel II. jr. Boles. The secretary read the minutes of tho thirty-ninth anni versary's services nnd was followed by Treasurer W. H. Richmond, who read his teport for the year past, Rev. S. S, Kennedy, Bible agent of the so ciety, then read his very Interesting report. The president pro tern, appointed Rev. S. S. Kennedy, D. A. Stone and L. A. Stevens as a committee on nomina tions of officers and board of directors. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED. The present acting officers wero re ported and unanimously re-elected: William Frlnk was added to the board of directors. The ofllceis are: Presl rent, Alfred Hand; first vice president, J. L. Stelle; second vice president, W. W. Lathrop; secretary, Colonel H. M. Boles; treasurer, W. H. Richmond; di rectors, William Connell, J. B. Van Bergen, S. G. Kerr, Luther Keller, Sam uel Hlnes, E. B. Sturges and William Frlnk. Rev. J. P. Moffatt preached a sermon in which he dwelt upon the aim, scope and success of the society. Its Inten tion of giving tho blessed Book of Life to all. He also outlined tho application of the word of God to all mankind and fH-t-t-HH-r-H-f M t -Ht T (JAS11 And What It Will Buy. Corn Starch, pke 3):c, Gloss Starch 3V.C Electric Starch, pker Sc. Diamond Starch, pkg. 5c. IJanner Soap 2V!iC. I.lvo Oak Soap , 2c. Rico, lb sue. JlUk Crackers, fresh, lb 5c. Lemon Cakes, fresh 6c. Molapscs Cakes, fresh 5c. Nlc-Nacs, fresh 3?. MoUiscs, best N. O., uall. ,,..,23c. Table Syrup, begt, gall 23c. Vinegar, pure, elder, gall 12c. I'arlor Matches, doz. boxs 31 o. G'ld Dust Com Meal, lb Hc. Rolled Oats, lb 21,4c. Oat Meal, lb syc. Don't pay big prices for your eocas. xou uon't nave to at TUG EOUANTON CASH STORE, ! r. I'. I'rlce. Agt. - hm-rt-rttttmttmt urged the help and oncourngement of nil toward an additional success along these lines during the coming year. A collection was taken during which the choir sang "Father Help Us in Thy Care." After the singing of a hymn by the congregation the benediction was pronounced and tho services came to a close. Tho report of Mr. Kennedy, the agent of tho society, was In part as follows: Thirty-eight years ogo tho venerable ChnrleH Puller, of percloiis rncmory, em ployed mo ns agent of tho Lackawanna Illblo society. I had already labored four years In four other counties, thus making forty-two jenrs given to tho work of Blblo circulation. During those years I had tho pleasure of canvassing my na tlvo state from tho New York state lino on tho north to tho Delaware stato lino on tho south, nnd na far west as Sun bury, embracing tho following fifteen counties, namely: Bradford, Susquehan na, Wayne, Carbon, Sullivan. Wyoming, Lacknvvannn, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Berks, Northampton, Columbia, Montour, North umberland and Snider. Various horses and vehicles wero worn out nnd left by tho way by conveying many tons of Bibles over tho mountains and through the vnllles, from house to house, and from door to door, thnt ev ery dcstltuto family might bo supplied with a copy ot tho word of God. LARGEST AMOUNT OF WORK. In Luzerne and Lackawanna counties tho largest amount of this benevolent work was dono among the continually changing population, and at every nuw exploration I found a lnrgo percentage of families without tho Bible. During tho last summer I had three young men to assist mo In these two counties; and as specimens of Blblo cir culation, dono with neatness and dis patch, 1 present the work of theso three copartneis. I ordered their Bibles from the Blblo house, directed their work, col lected tho money to pay their expenses and salary, wroto them numerous en cournglng letters nnd Infused Into their minds an onthustnslsm for their work, and received and tabulated their reports. W. D. Lathrop, a student of Wyoming seminary, canvassed Forty Fort, Dor ranceton, Prlnglevllle, Edwardsvllle, Kingston, Larksvllle, I'lnlnsvllle, Carver ton, Glen Lyon, Luzerne, Trucksvllle, Shavertovvn, Huntsvlllo and Dallas. This is largely a farming district, In parts of which ho disposed of a copy of the Scrlptuies In every third house ho visit ed, lie Bald he never before spent a va cation with so much religious profit, nor felt so usefully employed; nnd would like to resume tho work this summer. John Wallace, of I'lttston, canvassed PIttston Junction, Duryea, Pleasant Val ley, Avoca, Brown's Patch, Stark's Patch, Yatesvllle, Laflln, Inkcrman, Oregon, Port Griffith and part of Plalnsvllle. Ho speaks English, Polish and Bohemian. This Is a mining district, and he car ried Bibles In theso languages Into tho crowded homes nnd boarding houses of these foreign people; and some ho sold, some ho left on approval, and may ho gave away. On repeating his visits, some of the miners removed their pipes and took off their lints and respectfully bowed their heads; and told him they wero spending their Sundays very differently now from the way In which they used to spend them before ho gavo them tho Bibles. They have put away the beer and the cards, nnd now spend nearly the entire Sunday reading the Blblo or hearing it read. Ho savs this, to him, Is much more than a secular calling, and he would llko to devote to It more of his time. JOY IN THE MASTER'S SERVICE. Judsdn N. Balloy, of Chinchilla, can vassed Archbald, Gouldsboro, Dalovllle, Yostvllle, Spring Brook, Madlsonville, Turnersvllle, Freytown, Moscow, Elm hurst, Peckville and Dunmore. This district lies mostly In Drinker's Beech, and tho roads are rough and hilly. Dur ing tho hot days In August ho traveled somo dnjs fifteen miles on foot, and car ried a heavy satchel filled with Bibles; but ho did It Joj fully, thnt ho might servo his Divine Master and bring be nighted souls to tho light of tho gos pel. Ho presented the causo In various meeting houses nnd school houses, and received small contributions, as did also the other two brethren; and they had tho sj mpathy and co-operation of the preachers of tho different denominations, which was of much servlco In iccom mendlng them to the people. Thej went forth as they wero directed, nnd did their work nccordlng to the rules of tho Blblo society, nnd tho following statistics will show with what generous handfulls they scattered tho good seed ot tho kingdom: ' Destltuto families supplied 24. Tamllles visited &.22S Families found destltuto of tho Bible. 343 Dcstltuto families which refused to accept 94 Bibles and Testaments sold 2,032 Bibles and Testaments given C37 Total copies distributed the past jear 3.1S9 "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bear ing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." CASH ACCOUNT. To subscriptions collected $349 C3 To cash received from Bibles 23G 34 Total $3S3 97 Remitted to W. H. Richmond, treas urer, $3S3 97. ASSETS. Bibles In depository with M. Nor ton $190 93 Bibles In Carbondale depository with Mary C. Hoysradt, 58 Salem avenue 94 93 Bibles with James P. Sampson, Jermyn 31 C2 Bibles in depository with S. S. Ken nedy, Waverly, Pa 12100 Total $441 G5 S. S. Kennedy, agent. Waverly Pa., May 22, 1897. ORGANDIES Of French and American manu facture, both beautiful,dainty, fine and sheer, a large assortment of exclusive styles to select from at prices below the ordinary. Special, a new organdie, made in France, printed here at a great saving in cost, our price only..,12r2C WASH GOODS. We are showing a wonderful variety of styles at very attract ive prices. Very new line printed mulls and 'Jaconets, genuine i2c goods, for only 7c Eappets, Lace and Grenadine Stripe Jaconets for only 1 2 Jc WEARS NINTH LECTURE OF PARLOA COURSE Spoke About the Selection and Care ot Vegetables and Groceries. HOW TO COOK STARCHY FOOD. (Jrccn Vegetables Hnvo Not tho Nit trttivo Vnluo Pound in tho (irnim nnd Most of the Tubers, but Are Vnlunblo Ilccnuso of tho Snlts, Phosphates nnd Acids They Coutnin -Prcsh Vegetables Should Be Perfectly Crisp Ilcforo Being Put in Boiling Water. Miss Parloa. gave tho ninth lecture of the course on domestic economics In Young Men's Christian association hall Saturday afternoon and spoke about "The Selection and Care of Vegetables and Groceries." She told how to cook the starchy food materials and vege tables and gave an explanation of tho best French methods of cooking. She first spoke about tho purchase of house hold supplies and what every store closet should be supplied with. In speaking of cooking she said In part: When a starchy sjbstanco Is first put into a boiling liquid It begins to thicken Immediately, provided the substance is ground lino as In tho case of ccrn-starch. If the cooking Is continued for twenty minutes or half an hour, with the cover on tho Btew-pan to prevent evaporation, tho mlxturo grows thinner rather than thicker. The dlgcstlvo Juices have little action on starch In the raw stato; It taken Into tho system In that form It causes derange ment ot tho alimentary canal and tho greater part parses out unchanged. So It Is very Important that this substance be properly cooked that it may be palatable nnd digestible. The leguminous seeds, such as beans, peaso and lentils aro richer than any other vegetable in nlrtogonous principles, dui unless cooked with care aro quite indi gestible Beans when cooked with fat aro a good substitute for meat. No mat tcr what the mode of cooking, It must al ways bo rather long. This Is true even of the fresh or green beans; still when fresh tho tlmo for cooking should not be moro than one-third or one-half of that lequlred for the diy bean. Pease w.itn dried require long, slow cooking, but when frcsh-plcked will cook quickly. Len tils require about tho same tieatment as dried beans. DRIED BEANS AND PEAS. The dilid beans and peas are much richer In food values than tho fresh vege tables, but require great care In cooking that the tough skin may be made tender. Tho French prepare theso vegetables In puree that they may bo moro easy of di gestion by the removal of tho tough en velops. Green vegetables have not the nutritive value found In tho grains and moot of the tubers, but they aro valuable because of the salts, phosphates and acids which they contain, and which tho human body de mands. They also fill tin Important part In the human economy by supplying a food which dilutes, as It were, the moro highly concentrated foods, such as meats, fish, eggs, etc. If It were not for tho use of vegtables w e w ould eat too much of the more stimulating foods. Finally, tho va riety which they supply to our tables Is one of their chief blessings. The French cook uses a great deal of butter In tho cooking of vegtables. Some times sweet drippings are substituted, and again a little fresh pork Is employed. The most delicious soups aro made with a combination of vegetables, herbs, water, butter, or other fat, nnd salt and pepper. There Is hardly a vegetablo which Is not used cither cooked or raw In salad, the usual dressing being one-third or fourth vinegar, and two-thirds or three-fourths oil, with of course salt and peppor. For the bean salads, mustard Is sometimes used. When It Is possible the French housekeeper has her Utile dish of garni ture for her salad. ABOUT TRESH VEGETABLES. All fresh vegetables should be perfectly crisp before being put In the boiling water. The water should bo boiling when fresh vegetables are put Into It and kept boiling gently all the time tho vegetable ft cooklnj. If tho stew-pan Is only par tially cowed the vegetables will be greener and of better flavor than If cov ered closely. Too long cooking darkens tho vegetablo and makes It rank flavored. Turnips, cabbage and cauliflower aro good examples of this. If you cook 'the small white turnip or cauliflower over thirty minutes they Immediately begin to take on color ard flavor, and It the cooking Is extended to doube the time as It often Is by some careless people, the vegetable becomes lndlgettlble. If potatoes aro cooked for two or three minutes after they aro done, particularly If they are surrounded by moisture, either of their own or from some other source,, they be gin to grow soggy and strong flavored. As great care Is demanded that the vegetable should not bo over-cooked, as that It Is not under-cooked. Carrots should never be pcelpd, they should be scrapped. Tho heart of tho car rot Is strong flavored and tho fiber more woody than Is the outer coat of rich red. This outer coat is all that should be used In the old carrot. In the young carrot all parts aro sweet and tender. All vegetables when cookid over tlmo In a closed vessel, become strong flavored and dark colored, and tho 'oncer the cook ing Is continued tho darker tho color and the strongor the flavor. Vegetables that aro fried In butter or SPECIAL SUE OF FI EMBROIDERIES. oooooooo Cambric, Nainsook and Swiss. Prices almost half ot real value. 4 6c Embroideries for 8c Embroideries for 10c Embroideries for 12 i-2c Embroideries for 10c to 18c Embroideries for 20c to 20c Embroideries for 30c to 39c Embroideries for 40c to 60c Embroideries for 08c to 70c Embroideries for 80c to $1.00 Embroideries for $1,20 to $1.00 Embroideries for 95c HAGEN sweet fat before being1 cooked In water are much more delicately flavored than those which aro wholly cooked in water. The fat absorbs tho strong fUvors. It must be remembered that the vego tablo flavor In, the fat Is also dellcato, and both friend vegetable and tho fat can be used In the same soup, stew or sauce with the most satisfactory results. For example, one can uso a certain quantity of fried onion or carrot In a soup or sauce and got a moro delicate fla vor than would bo got with one-sixth of tho same vegetables raw. This cooking in fat, It must bo remembered, Is always at a low temperature. Don't THERE'S ALWAYS DANGER In delay. Just now this Is cspeclnll) truoof CHINA AND CROCKERY. Hut don't plungo into things thnt are shady. Don't buy a so-called "ChcRp" dinner or toilet set. It Is not for a few days' use, but ror years, and It will crnzo or check nnd bean e.vcore staring ou In the fare three times n dny, Why not buy from one of our You can select NIA such plcees na jou nL,T' need nnd ndd more nt any time. vfAI-a J l Jn. inrBe nrletv wo can suit you if jou have PATTERNS. ctnna.rcw dollars t0 Buy Before the Advance In Import Duty. Millar & Peck, 134 WYOMING AVENUE. Walk in and look around REXFORD'S. WRITIN The outside wrapper around a lot of paper is soiled and torn. Made by Whitney Paper Co., New York. Two sizes, three finishes, Royal velvet, Royal linen, Royal bond, ruled or unruled, it is to be closed out at 5c the Quire. Envelopes to match. Waist Sets Another bargain came today. Plain and carved pearl, three studs, one collar button, pair of links. This lot to go at 15c the Set. Piano Grows. Sold a Department number of pian os last week. To make one deal we were obliged to take in trade a Chickering Piano, perfect as new, all but a few scratches; full size; cost new S600. We are very anxious to turn it into money. It's worth much more,but you can have it for $145 Easy terms If you want. The Rexford Co., 303 Lackawanna Ave. 4c 5C 7C 8c IOC 15c 25c 30c 40c 65c Delay China Ha PAPER SALE 415 and 417 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, I 01 AT 4c. EACH. TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS 4c TOBACCO BOXES 4e. GLASS CUTTERS 4c. HOUSE NUMBERS 4c. QUILT FRAME CLAMPS 4c. CORKSCREWS 4c. WASH LINE PULLEYS 4c. BROOM HOLDERS 4c. HAMMOCK HOOKS 4c. TACK LIFTERS 4c. BIRD CAGE BRACKETS 4c. SEWEJO MACHINE OIL 4c. CORN COB PIPE 4c. CHANDDLIDIl HOOKS . 4c. WIRE NIPPER 4c. CO MARBLES 4c. 12 PICTURE HOOKS 4c. 3 PICTURE NAILS 4c. SHEARS OR SCISSORS 4c. GLUE (GOOD AS BEST) 4c. HAVINO BRUSH 4c. WIIBTSTONE 4c. DOOR HINGES 4c. SHELF BRACKET, EACH 4c. LADIES' SHOE DRESSING 4c. STERLING METAL POLISH 4c. PAINT BRUSHES 4c. TACK HAMMERS 4C. GARDEN TROWELS 4c. SCRUB BRUSHES 4e. COO CARPET TACKS 4c. OAT1DEN RAKES 4c. GARDEN HOSE 4c. 12 DOZEN WHITE BUTTONS 4c. 2 DOZEN KID HAIR CRIMPERS lc. STEEL OR BLACK RUBBER COMBS.lc. 1 DOZEN BONE HAIR PINS lc. 2 PAPERS STEEL PINS 4c. SPOOL SILK 4c. 1 DOZEN SHOE STRINGS 4c. 1 PAIR SIDE COMBS 4c. 1 DOZEN 3 SIZE LAMP WICKS 4c. 1 YARD GARTER ELASTIC 4c. PURSES AND POCKETBOOKS 4s. PETROLEUM JELLY 4c. BEESWAX 4c. 1 DOZEN PEARL BUTTONS 4c. SWAN DOWN (FACE POWDER) 4c. CHILD'S BACK COMBS Ic. COURT PLASTER 4c. KNITTING PINS, C IN BOX 4c. 2 SPOOLS BROOKS COTTON 4c. 40 BRASS HDAD TACKS 4o. HAIR CURLING TONGS 4c. SPECS OR BYE GLASSES 4c. I DOZEN HAT PINS 4e. 1 DOZEN DRAPERY HOOKS 4e. 1 DOZEN COLLAR BUTTONS 4c. 1 DOZEN SAFETY PINS, 3 SIZES 4c. CORSET CLASPS, PAIR 4c. 2 ROLLS WHITE OR BLACK TAPE..4C. LADIES' BACK COMPS 4c. SPRING TAPD MEASURE 4c. DC. LAUNDRY SOAP. CAKE 3c 5c. CAKD FLOATING SOAP 3c. 10c. CAKE -TOILET SOAP 4c. Visit Ouv Upstairs Department Tor Oil Cloths, Hammocks, Baskets, Shades, Etc. THE GREAT J. H, LADWIG, Pfop'n. 310 Lackawanna Ave. D. I. PHILLIPS WILL OPEN A NEW At Board of Trade Build ing iu a Few Days. He will have in stock some beautiful pieces finished in Vainis martin, metal mahog any, delft, bird's eye maple, etc. He invites the public in general to call and examine his new and beautiful stock of furniture. BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING COURT HOUSE SQUARE. THE KEELEY CURE Why let your home ana business b destroy. ed tbronch itronst drlnlc or morphine when you can bo oared In four weeks at th Eteley nDtltute, 728 Madison avenue Scranton, Pa. The Cur WUI Bear Investlsatlon. I SPECIAL M OF RIBBONS. 00000000 Strictly first-class goods at just one-half former prices. Col ored and Black Satin, Taffeta and Gros Grains: No. 0, Reduced from 10c. to No. 7, Reduced from 14c. to No. 9, Reduced from 18c. to No. 12, Reduced from 22c. to No. 16, Reduced from 20c. to No, 22, Reduced from 30c. to No. 40, Reduced from 30c. to No. 60, Reduced from 40c. to Now is the time to buy. 9c lie 13c 18c 21c Pa, - &, m tePtJ.-J!toujB tuUaWr .