TJlTK SCRANTON TRIBUNE---SATURDAY MORNINGr, SEPTEMBER 4. 1897. 11 THINKS THAT OUR LAWS ARE QUEER Opinions of an English Barrister Woo Is Much Puzzled. STATE SOVERIGNTY IS A MYSTERY Ho Cnnnot Understand Why .Men Aro Hanged In Ono Stntc, Imprisoned In Another nnd Electrocuted In An-othof-Otlicr ThitiRS Tliat l'replcx ( This Foreign Critic. ,Qn tho next steamer sailing from Southampton there will go as a pas senger n very much puzzled English barrUter, who has spent three months I In tho United States searching for a ' wan whose signature Is necessary In the partition on an estate which has been In litigation In London for a dozen years, says the New York Mall nnd Express. The lawyer, whoso name Is Francis Blessing, has traveled as far as Colorado In his quest and, helng of an inquiring turn of mind, has made a study of the state laws In tho several states he has visited. And that Is what puzzles him. Mr. Blessing Is unable to understand why a regulation In ono state should not bo a regulation In all; why an offense against rnorp. should bo pun ished by Imprisonment Pennsylvania and should not be mentioned In the statute books In New York. What struck him most forcibly, however, was tho different penalties prescribed for the crime of murder. "It seem3 odd to me," he said in discussing this subject, "that you should Imprison a man for life In ono state, hang him In another state and put him to death by electric ity In a third. If murder calls for capi tal punishment why is It not inflicted by the same method In all tho states, JUst as It Is In the united kingdom? Surely If a criminal deserves death In New York he deserves death In Maine if his offense Is similar. I confess that the state sovereignty Idea puzzles mo veiy much. I had no Idea when I came here that there were three different modes of punishment for the same crime. "I had occasion to go to St. Louis about three weeks ago and I was sur prised to learn that the death penalty is inflicted there for perjury that is to say, it Is still a law In Missouri but Is never enforced. "In other states Imprisonment for from three to seven years Is the maxi mum penalty. In Delaware you hang a man for arson or burglary. In New York I see by the newspapers that a man has been convicted of firing a ten ement house In which hundreds of per sons lived and were in peril and re ceived a sentence of ten years In Jail. Is human life less valuable here than in your southern states? ANOTHER ODDITY. "But there's another peculiarity of your laws," continues Mr. Blessing, ns he rubbed his chin reflectively, "that upsets me completely. In the state of New York I am Informed that If a man nnd wife are legally separated by the courts the party against whom the de cision is given is not permitted to re marry within the state; that he or she may cross over a river and legally con tract marriage In another state, and return to this state without fear of In terference. That certainly seems to me a legal paradox. In the state of New Jersey I am told that a writ of ne exeat regnum may 1m; obtained by statutory mandate one of the oldest and most oppressive processes known in English law, and which was respon sible for the creation of that famous character, 'the father of the Marshal sea.' A brother lawyer tells me that there are but Ave other states In which this Is a statutory writ. It can be exercised, as you are doubtless aware, to deprive a person of his or her freedom for an indefinite period. The hardship of it Is when a debtor Is icstralned from leaving the jurisdiction and Is so prevented from earning tho means to liquidate his Indebtedness. I am unable to understand why thirty- eight or thirty-nine states refuse to recognize the Justice of this restraint f and five or six others should maintain lit. "The election laws are eouallv ner. Lplcxlng. As I understand tho subject, the general government says that a lan must be 21 years of age and a native born or naturalized citizen bo- fore he can exerclso the right of fran chise. It so happened that the man I have been looking for has removed from one state to another In pursuit of em ployment. In tracing I found that he has been within the last seventeen years a citizen of the states of Maine, Ilhode Island, Missouri and Colorado. "In the state of Maine It was neces sary for him to have been a resident for but three months to have the right to vote, but when he removed to Rhode Island he had to stay there two years to qualify himself as a voter. When he CONDEMNED. When an Innocent man is condemned for any crime he doesn't lose hope. His law yers appeal iroin one court to another. They are bound to cave mm, u ne can De savea. it is ine same way with a pood doctor when his ' catient seems condemned to death bv disease. But doctors make mistakes some times; they lose heart too soon. After they have tried everything they know and the patient is no better, they think there is nothing more to be done. They don't always get at the root of the disease. They frequently give a patient up to die of con aumntion. and are afterwards surprised to see him get strong and well again. Mrs. W. B. Duncan, of Arlington, Thclps Co.. Mo., writes: "My husband took four bottles of Dr. Werce'i Golden Medical Discovery when he was (as he thought) almost Into consumption, and we were very thankful that such a medicine could be found. I wish all ptrtous troubled with rough would take it. Iojr may the ' Golden Medical Discovery ' and 'Favorite Prescription ' be made. I shall always recommend and praise these medicines." All lung and bronchial diseases are cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, because It supplies the system with healthy blood. It puts the vital forces into action and fills the circulation with the life-giving red corpuscles which builds up solid, mus cular flesh and healthy nerve-force. As a medical author, Dr. Pierce holds an eminent place in his profession. His great thousand-page illustrated book, "The Peo ple's Common Sense Medical Adviser" is one of the standard medical works of the English language. Nearly 700,000 copies were sold at $1.50 each. A paper-bound copy will be sent absolutely free for the cost of mailing only, 31 one-cent stamps; or, cloth-bound for 31 stamps. World's Dis pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.Y. xvy. Mrjiki vi'Tk wlmwtk SlSa (flBt i j -i wtmwm i M went out to Missouri he was obliged to live In the state a year, but in Color ado a residence of but six months was required. In looking up tho qualifica tions for citizenship In these states I found that In Rhode Island nnd Malna paupers or lunatics were debarred from voting, but that In Colorado the elec tion laws make no mention of cither of these classes, forbidding only the right of franchise to persons who had been convicted of bribery In public ofllce. "In several of tho southern states I discovered, on making further inquiry, that dueling or aiding or abetting a duel Is sufllclent cause to prohibit a citizen otherwise qualified from taking part in an election, but it Is no bar in the northern states. "Now don't Imnglno that I am going to write any Impressions of America when I get home, because I shall do nothing of the sort. As a lawyer I am Interested In these apparent clashes and conflicts of law and I have devoted what time I could spare to studying them. So far ns politics is concerned, I am quite at sea, except In a general way. It seems to me that you are turn ing people out of ofllce and putting oth ers In their places continuously. In on., state a locnl parliament meets nlen nlally, and In another annunlly. Cer tain olllcca nre appointive In one sec tion of the country and elective In an other. "I nm surprised at the knowledge of political affairs displayed by young people In nil parts of the country I have visited. Boys In their teens seem to tnko to the subject like ducks take to water. They are far ahead of tho English boy In that respect and tho way they talk of the work of conven tions and of 'deals' and 'combinations' amazes me. But to return to the sub ject I first spoke of, I cannot lwgln to express my perplexity over the var iance of the laws In the different states and how inconsistent It nil seems to nn Englishman who is accustomed to the same sort of regulation In Land's End that he flnds In London the same sort of law in Warwickshire that Is dis pensed In York. I shall have an inter esting story to tell when I get settled down at home again." NEW YORK FASHIONS. Border WoolsPlaldsPlaln Materials. Styles In MakingBraiding. New Millinery. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. Now York, Sept. 3. It Is usually a safe conclusion that desirable styles which have been lately introduced nre likely to be exaggerated during the next season; consequently a reproduc tion of satin ribbon on skirts, comes to us In bordered wools, a most attrac tive novelty, and Including varied Ideas in ornamentation. Broad satin stripes are woven on the edge of armure, cam els' hair or corded fabrics In self colors or harmonious blendlngs, then again Scotch plaid borders seven Inches wide afford strong contrasts. If desired, borders may be cut off and used as waist trimmings, these goods being fifty Inches .wide; and as a prominent dressmaker suggested, that It might bo advisable to make the entire wnlst from plalded borders and have the skirt of the plain material. These fabrics come in seven yard lengths. Astra chan borders on gray camels' hair, with Irregular edees are handsome, and a colored stripe placed at the centre of tho border relieves the almost sombre effect. PLAIDS ABE VERY PROMINENT just now, but opinions differ regarding their continued popularity, as they are always somewhat pronounced, and really suitable only to tall, slender per sons, or to misses or children. One Is apt to forget these objections, so cap tivating are the blendlngs of rich, dark hues In basket weave style, or those glimmering faintly under a soft, black camels' hair coating. Plain materials are by no means overshadowed by nov elties, and some heads of departments do not hesltnte to say that plain stuffs will "carry the day." This Idea meets with support from the elegant plain fabrics shown by leading houses, con spicuous among which are "satin fin ished surahs" (all wool) in six or seven shades of brown, green, blue, crimson or purple, forty-eight Inches wide and $1.G0 per yard. Very minute stripes on this material render It even more at tractive but a trifle more expensive, J1.75 per yard. Plain broadcloth Is very fashionable, and plain colored Cheviot serges In black or all stylish hues, ap pear to have displaced mixed goods to a great extent. Another high class ma terial Is "two tone" covert cloth, show ing sharp color contrasts between the right and wrong sides. THE FIRST ILLUSTRATIONS sent over from the other side indicates no special changes in skirts or sleeves; pluid costumes being made on the bias, with skirts about five yards wide and sleeves standing out moderately at tho top (cut In one piece) with fancy black passementerie v (or braiding) In points on the front and back breadths. Cos tumes of bordered materials are more novel, as In addition to the skirt border another Is carried up tho side to the waist or the neck, and sometimes Is used on the sleeve cap with two slant ing bands on tho sleeve near the wrist. Many corsage fronts are loose, and the side trimming (Introduced In the spring) reappears with a border. Short basques are very fully trimmed with braiding, and a short oversklrt In one dress was simulated In fancy braid, much in tho same manner that narrow black vel vet Is at present seen on plain silk. A OREAT EFFORT In now being made to ensure the gen eral use of fancy black passementorlo on colored fabrics, and certainly tho thousands of beautiful pieces in the shop windows would seem to guar antfo such a result; at the same time It did not succeed last spring, although exquisite front and sldo pieces were temptingly displayed, but however al luring, new fashions mav be the gar ments of a waning season require at tention, nnd before long now, all good managers will have their colored em broidered batiste or organdie dresses and waists washed with Ivory soap and laid away, thus ensuring their bright oolors or palo shades for another sea son, OSTRICH FEATHERS AND VELVET are the two leading factors In fall and winter millinery; supplemented by che nille and "satin braid" (silk straw) woven together In thousands of varie ties and widths, to be made Into hats. Chenille and ribbon made Into large or small squares nnd brought out In pieces the slzo for two crowns or sold by the yard, Is beautiful, and whllo eomo aro of one color, others are in lovely contrasts. The beauty of white chennllle on white moussellme de dole made Into a jaunty little "Tarn O' Hhahtar" hat with a whlto feather ot one Bids worn by a young girl may be Imagined. ANY AND EVERY KIND of soft crown Is called a "Tarn O' 1 Shanter," and they certainly will pre- Gentiles Oil vita BY J. E. GILBERT, D. D LL. D., Secretary of American Society of Religious Education. INTRODUCTION.-Paul's second letter to tho Corinthians, from which wo study todny, was written from Phlllppl, about A. D. 67, shortly after tho ovents at Ephesus, which formed tho lesson last week. (Acts xlx: 21-21.) The principal motive for writing was to derend his apostolic office. Two factions, calling themselves respectively tho Cephas party and tho Christ party, (I Cor. 1: 12,) at tacked him most violently, maligned his character, nnd questioned his nuthorlty. Wounded by these things, in seeking to regain his rightful place In their hearts, ho makes certain personal allusions, (2 Cor. vl: 4-10,) but passes quickly over Into the broader themes of tho Gospel and Its ministry. As a corrective of all strlfo and discord ho offers, what has nlways been tho most effective, thoso truths that pertain to Christian living and to Christian fraternity. Under this head the subject of liberality Is Introduced, rendered moro Important by tho fact that tho believers at Jerusalem were In need. ASSUMED. Whenever a teacher pre sents a matter to a class of persons It Is always best to begin with something nlrcady admitted by them. "From tho known to the unknown" is n generally admitted cducitlunal maxim. A now thought is seldom received unless at tached to an old thought. Hence, tho npostlo opens tho subject of giving by assuming that tho Corinthians recognized this as a duty. (Verses 1 and 2.) That came out of a former act, (Acts xl: 29,) which might be regarded as a precedent, (Rom. xv: 23.) followed by other churches, (Gal. II: 10,) nnd urged by tho apostles. Paul deemed It unnecessary to willo In this Instance urging what had nln-ndy been done, what, In fact, ho had commended ns a virtue. Ho lets them know also that their zeal had provoked tho spirit of benevolence In other churches, to whom ho had reported their generosity. This was a very happy In. troductlon, well calculated to bring tho peoplo Into sympathy with him. After learning that ho had mentioned approv ingly their generous deeds they would bo tho moro ready for any new measure which ho might propose. REMINDED.-WhyT then, did Paul write at nil on tho subject? Did he mean merely to gain favor by offering praise? Ho was not the man to descend to any Biich procedure. His Intention was, rath er, to explain his courso In sending a commission to tho church on tho matter of charity. (Verso 3.) Tho brethren of that commission aro not certainly known. Probably Titus was one of them (2 Cor. vlll; C,) and others less known, united with him, gavo sanction and strength to tho approach. These brethren, whoever they were, came to Corinth from Paul, not becauso he doubted but becnuso In trusted tho Corinthian liberality, (as mentioned In tho last paragraph,) nnd because ho desired through theso com missioners to remind tho church of their past action, of their honorable distinc tion among the churches, lest they might fall below what they would ordinarily do. what ho believed they desired to do. (2 Peter ill: 1.) Could anything be moro beautiful, more conciliatory and effective than this? A simple, gentle reminder Is supposed to be all that la necessary to call out contributions from tho church. Why not try that method now? PREPARED. It appears (verses I and C,) that the apostle was then In Mace dominate to a great extent. Large velvet squares, spangle 'In black, green, blue, ecru, brown, cerl , or white, and also In light hues on hlte satin, aro shown for this purpose, land brown or black velvet leave outlined In steel bwids on gray or ecru velvet are really charming; Wide bands In correspond ing style are sold with these crowns, nnd a new fancy Is that of combin ing dark brown and ecru. White and black aro also stylish, as for example a white satin crown Is used on a black velvet hat. Some very large velvet hats are exhibited, but It Is probable that those of medium slzo will bo mo3t popular, as so much trimming Is now required. The ordinary felt hat will be very little us;d, but cloth plateaux may take their place made Into fanci ful shapes, with a huge bunch of plum age at ono side. Eagles' feathers are particularly stvllsh. and owl or pheas ant plumage are In great favor, and called the "easter shades." Fannie Field. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. In honor of tho fact that tho Forum with Its September issuo begins its twenty-fourth volume there Is pre sented this strong table of contents: "A Plan for the Navy," Hon. H. A. Herbert, ex-secretary of tho navy; "Alaska and the New Gold-FIeld," Pro fessor William Ilcalcy Dall, paleontol ogist to tho United States geological survey: "Strikes and the Coal-Miners," Samuel Gompers, president of tho Ameri can Federation of Labor; "Hawaii and the Changing Front of the World," Hon. J. R. Procter, president of tho United States civil service commission; "What W omen Havo Done for tho Public Health," Edith Parker Thomson; "Amer ican Annexation and Armament," Murat Halstrnd; "The Supremacy of Russln," Professor Thomas Davidson; "Tho His torical Novel," Professor Brandcr Mat thews; "The Interstate Commerce Com mission nnd Ratcmaklng," Dr. Joseph Nlmmo, Jr.; "Unconstitutionality of Re cent Anti-Trust Legislation," David Wlll ccx; "Is tho Cuban Capable of Self Government?" Thomas Gold Alvord, Jr. o Short fiction bv well-known writer Is a prominent feature of tho September Woman's Homo Companion. Tho stories complete In this number Include "The Shortest Road to a Man's Heart," by Will N. Harbcn; "On tho Hotel Porch," by Lilian Bell: "Was Ho a Benst?" by Oplo Read; "Tho End of Clalro's Story," by Annie Hamilton Donnell, nnd "Not Oullty as Charged," by Stanley Water loo. Florence Hull WInterburn, In an artlclo entitled "Tho Passing of Child hood," gives some pointed advlco to par ents. o Tho Phlllstlno this month Is all "Talks;" but the "Talks" fortunately say something. o Tho Metropolitan for September Is a photographlo art number with half tono reproductions of portraits which will In terest every student of photography. o Notablo women In tho ministry form tho themo of an Instructive paper in the September Godey's, which has, In addi tion, a well varied table of contents. o A portrait of President Andrews, n pa per by him on the defects of a modern college education, to which allusion has already been made, n description of tho scope and plan of tho new Cosmopoli tan university which, Mr. Walker In forms us, has now nn enrolment of 2,300 nnfi an illustrated artlclo aescrlptlvo 01 how tho magazlno Itself is made nro a few of the timely features In the cur rent Cosmopolitan, which withal Is a number of exceptional vitality. One In teresting statement is modo In the nr t'.e'e on the making of tho magazine. In 13SS Mr. Walker ottered Mr. Blaine tho cdlturthlp of tho Cosmopolitan, at the tlmo when tho latter was considering tho Invitation of President-elect Harri son to enter his cabinet as secretary of plate. Mr. Blalno thought favorably of tho proposition nnd requested time In which to consider It. His aeclslon In favor of tho state department was due to his interest in tho subject of reciprocity, Si 5. for Jewish Cor. IX, 1-11. donia, that ho expected after a little to continue his Journey southward and visit Corinth, and that the collection would bo paid over to him after his ar rival. That was tho mode of receiving nnd dlsbuislng funds, made necessary by the condition of society nt the time. Paul was anxious that tho Corinthians might be prepared for tho collection. He thought that possibly some ono might accompany him from Phlllppl, and feared that tho amount contributed would be too small, fnr below what tho church was nblo to give, causing shamo to them selves and to Paul, and Injuring the cause of benevolence In general. He had boast ed of Corinth at Phlllppl, nnd now de sired his boasting to be made good. It waB on that account that tho brothrcn had come In advance of him, bcnrlng this letter: "to muko up beforehand tho bounty," nnd have It all ready agnlnst his coming. Hero Is apostolic practice. If Titus did his part well, by instruct ing tho peoplo and organizing the plan of benevolence, tho method doubtless proved highly successful, worthy of 1ml. tatlon In the modern church. BOUNTIFUL.-Had Paul closed with tho fifth verse he might have been mis understood. Some may havo thought that ho Intended to appeal to the prldo of tho people, and to set them In rivalry with other churches. Such an Inference, greatly to be deplored, however, was pre vented by what followed. Ho desired a bountiful collection and said so, but ho based his plea on an entirely different and every way more worthy considera tion. (Verso C). Ho let them know that a blessing comes from every generous act (Luko vl, 38), even as tho Master taught. Hence, their blessing must bo propor tioned to their gift. All this ho expressed figuratively, comparing tho act ot giving to tho sowing ot grain (Prov. xlx, 17), a. modo of speech employed In many places in Scripture. (Gal. vl, 7-S). By this teaching ho saves himself from every charge of using Improper motives, whloh unfortunately, Is now often done by many who aro zealous In raising funds for tho Lord's cause. In Paul's thought benevo lence Is an important means of grace. CHEERFUL. Tho last thought leaves tho giver to decide for himself what shall bo tho amount of his offering. That Is a matter not to be determined by any min ister, or by any person. Ho must purpose in his own heart, and then give give be causo he wishes to give, and give accord ing as he wishes. (Verse 7). He must not act becauso necessity Is laid upon him, through circumstances that may put him under embarrassment, causing him to do beyond what he can afford or beyond what ho wishes. To glvo grudgingly Is not to give at all It is to yield to tho force or pressure of outsklo influence. Tho cheerful offering of one's substanco in the work of the Lord, tho heart prompting the act. Is true giving. And that Is well-pleasing to God who looks nt tho heart, (I Sam. xvl, 7), or the mo tive. This teaching of Paul is by no means new. It was as old as Moses. (Ex. xxv, 2). He could not do less or ask less than was required under the old dispen sation. (Prov. xl, 25). The standard or excellence under Christianity must not bo lower 'than that under Judaism. (Ex. xxxv, 5). SUFFICIENT.-Thc act of giving In gBEszsmmssKszmmmmMzmpimmnmsas YhvtYsidor & Good fiealtli 11 ', -" The dancer to dieestion and lard-shortcncd or lard-fried food is happily not found ia Cottolcnc. Made of the best beef suet and the highest grade cotton-sccd oil. Cottolcnc is a pure, clean nnd healthful vegetable food product, con taming neither tho greasincss or odor of lard nor its indigestible qualities, and is strongly endorsed by cooking experts and physicians. The genuine Is sold everywhere In one to ten pound tins, with our trade-marks-"Ojo. lene and titer's htad in cotlon-plant UTfeiJA oa every Un. Not tuarantced If sold In any other way. Made only by ., "v.um, THE H. K. FAIRBAKK COfflPANY. Chicago, St. louls,""' Hew York, Montreal! uaaaMmaammszffimflMgmasaazma Mr. Walker thinks that had Mr. Blaine chosen the editorial place Instead, his health would have been spared, ho would havo been nominated by tho Republi cans with practical unanimity In 1S92 ar.d would have been elected president. Perhaps; but what's the use of specu lating? A striking feature of tho September Century Is Harry Furnlss' paper on Glad stone, with several portraits of tho grand old man that fairly speak. Another note worthy contribution to this number Is made by Eliza R. Scldmore, who continu es her study of Java nnd the Javanese, this tlmo describing the remarkable tem ple of Boro Boedor, which Is ono of tho wonders of tho world. o McCluro's this month gives tho post of honor to Colonel Warlng's article on tho cleaning of Ootham's streets. Robert Barr, John J. a Becket and William Al len Whlto contrlbuto readable short stories, Kipling presents a poem and "St. Ives' 'proceeds live chapters toward tho end. 0 Tho September number of tho Homo Magazine Is n travel number, with pa pers descriptive of Finland, tho Sierra Madre region. Alaska, Vesuvius and the Mississippi river region forty years ago. Tho other contents aro admirably va ried. Tho New Tlmo Is tho name of a dlmo magazlno of reform edited by B. O. Flow er, until lately editor of tho Arena, and Frederick Upham Adams, and published by Charles H. Kerr & Co., EG Fifth ave nue, Chicago. It advocates most nf thn things that tho Arena stood for under Mr. Flower's regime, and several moro. From a reform standpoint It Is a very warm recruit. Ithenmntlsm Cured in a Day. "MYSTIC CURE" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system Is remarkable and mysterious. It re moves at once tho cause and tho disease Immediately disappears. The first doso greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Carl Lorenz druggist, 413 Lackawanna ave., Bcranton. To Curo n Cold in Ono Day. Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money It It falls to cure. 25 cents. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. T'&?mm i Ttry wJIr, Christian 3o volves an net of faith. One will not part with his substanco unless he believes that In soino way his own wants may bo sup plied. Ho may truE't his Industry to ac quire more, but the uncertainties ot life may, to somo extent, limit suah conll donce. To ensure, therefore, a bountiful and cheorful giving to tho necessity of tho brethren at Jerusalem, the npostlo dl toots the minds ot the Corinthians to God's gifts to them, as sufficient for their wants. (Verses 8 to 10). He Intimates that Divlno grace, the highest gift, Is be stowed that thty might abound In good works. (Phil, lv, 19). Furthermore, what they may bestow on others Is the product of what God gavo them, tho seed sown in tho harvest Meld bringing forth abundant ly. Their Bowing und reaping and the Increase of fruits thereby is all under Di vlno caro and blessing. And he closes this portion vtlth a fervent prayer that they may not lack anything, but be constantly supplied. (Isn. lv, 10). By this thought ho has turned everything to religious ac count, showing tho way to tho advance ment not only In temporal but also In spiritual things. THANKFUL. The final result of boun tiful and cheerful giving Is shown In the remainder of the chapter, ono verse only of which (verso 2), forms part of our les son. Tho giver enriched by his gifts (a seemingly contradictory statement), awakens In others the spirit of thanks giving to God. The. apostle who received the ottering would be grateful for It, and tho people upon whom It might bo be stowed would also be thankful. But oil this would be an outflow ot heart not to ward Him who has made men the willing Instruments and stewards of His manifold blessings. (I Peter lv, 10). This outcome Is by far more Important than all others. Every act Is praiseworthy (Matt. v. IB), which causes men to recognize Uod. W'nen It is apparent that He has been at work In tho heart, breaking down Its selllsh ness and prejudice, promoting lovo and benevolence, tho world Is convinced, as It cannot bo In any other way, of His power, and Is disposed toward His ser vice. CONCLUSION. Wo see here what ele vated place Is assigned to the act of char ity. Men are sent to Corinth to promote It, taking with them a letter from Paul, who purposes to follow later and receive and disburse the gifts of the peoplo. In that letter tho subject Is treated In nil its bearings, guided by Inspiration. As suming that Christianity Inculcates benev olence, that Its exercise has been In tho church from the beglnntng, uniformly commended, that tho conduct of ono cnurcn miiuences the conduct of an other, thero Is earnest tlea fnr rarefnl consideration! for independent action, tor large UDernllty with great cheerfulness, because a blessing will come thereby to tho benefactor and glory to God! How important then the preparation! How carelessly, thoughtlessly, aimlessly, some times grudgingly, men give their money! Would that somo Paul would send somo Titus to the churches today, to teach, and organize, and Inspire and pray! How can I wo expect a blessing until there Is great er iiDerauty? (Matt. Ill, 10). How can wo expect greater liberality until there Is more thought and conscience? How can wo expect ungodly men to glorify Uod when His children lack His spirit of ben evolence? (I John 111, 17). Vtv - health that hictiipm tbr rvVm .? The Fines! Line of BELT BUCKLES Ever seen in Scranton. 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Baldwin's Dry Air Refrigerators AU sizes, The most per fect refrigerator manu factured. THE T k HILL CO,, 434 Lackawanna Ave. FRESHt Jersey Peaches, Plums, Pears, Apricots, Canteloupes. I'HESII AimiVALS EVERY MOIININO. i'tmHHfflKmircmmimraiiim'imi!mi'imintiwS7,4B ljrJferhiffi? "Is Snow White IW. E HE, PENH AVE. HI THAT THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF 7 mc fIS ON" THE WRAPPER OF EVERY BOTTTiTfl OB Cistorla la tint ct la cnet-slio loUloa (miff. It :;' U set told la lUk. Doa't allow aayene to nil ; yon anything els) on the ploi or promlto tut it 1 1. iii... .. ....111 .. nt.ni .-... .. ... I;. .0 jus wo guuu nut. n.jh nuiu v,j yu- i poso," JK3" Bco that you get O-A-8-T.'O'BJ.A, it J 1 TV 11 49 C&-ffi&cM JJ Grand IMPERIAL SEC CHAMPAGNE Ilecelved tho Highest Award at tho WORLO'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION For Being tho Finest "Light, Dry, Fiiiclyflavorcd Champagne, with Very Clean Tnslc anil Del IcatcBouquet" on Exhibition. When In want of a pure and unadul terated champagne, equal to tho Very Itest Imported, at half tho price. ISo sure and nsk your (iealerfor Grund Im perial Sec. Write for Information and pricex. smtiy WtoaZrXm VrxsC'i SSSSr Ilammondsport anJRhdma.N. '. THE 101 POWDER CO.. BOOHS I AND 2, COM'LTH B'L'rS, SCRANTON, PA. INNING AND BLASTING POWDER MADE AT MOOSIC AND B' DALE WORKB. CAPLIN A RAND POWDER Cfl ORANGE QUN POWDER Electrio Batteries, Klectrla Expliden. for J plodlug blasts. Safety Fuso, and Repauno Chemical Co. '3 expLosivcs. ASK!WTHE&?tf(Lt:TON GIVES TttL 4NP!5AI$9iyTEiySAFe FOR SALE BY THE ATLANTIC REFINING CO SCRANTON STATION. ON THE LINE OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC R'Y r located the flneat Ashing and hunting rrounda In the world. Descriptive books on application. Tickets to all points la Maine, Canada, and Maritime Provinces, Ulnneapoll?, St. Paul, Canadian and United State Northwest, Vanvouver, Beattle, Tacoma, Portland, Ore., San Francisco. First-Class Sleeping and Dining Gars Tourist cars fully fitted with bedding-, curtain and specially adapted to wants of families mar be had with second-class ticlrxtm- Ratea always lee than via other lines. other lines. For runner miermation, time ' n application iu E. V. SKINNER, Q: tkJi Cir S Jr 4 m w w c Iff H But I ffl Hflnl . pr M3 Broadway, New Yorl I J - -VMi--,
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