w 'Wp,'yr,-iF THE SCRANTON TllIBUNti-WEDNESDAY, IMARCH 1, 1899. B METHODISTS CLOSE THEIR SESSIONS Concluded from I'ago 3. Ilev. a. T. Price, of Dallas, read an esray on "Tho Hulltllnir of a Sermon." He said anyono can read comments nnd uuote ScrlDture, but tliat will not yi ln.it ruction, and cave a clear, con clss outline of what a pastor should undertake ulonR those lines. In build lnc sormons thn ctslor should princi pal!1 avoid UinB, dry nnd tedious In troductions. "The Relation uf Church Finance to Spiritual Success," was the topic which Ilev. C. M. Surdain, of Nantlcoke, pre pared nnd road an essay on. Tho paper treated of the social and economical sides of the question, and outlined the many soutcts demanding attention from o financial standpoint in the chuich. A particular thoujjht suggest ed was that "tho individual church that would nicasuro up to tho require ments of today must make sacrifices accordlURly." PA PR II DISCUSSKD. Ilev. J. II. Sumner, of Whvcrly, opened the discussion on the paper and spoke at length thereon, expressing the belief that the people do not give for the support of the gospel according to their ability, as God has prospered them. Rev. W. Ii. Thorp, of Honesdalo, also spqke on the methods of finance tn tho church, and how to meet the demands made. Rev. N. J. Hawley thought that if the percentage system was adopted It would be a better plan to facilitate the financial lesponHlbllltios of Urn church. Rev. Griffin also wpoke brief ly on the hUbject, and took occasion to bring matter pertaining to the wel fare of tho different charges through the pa.stoi'8 piesent. Tho meeting till ed with the benediction pronounced by Rev. Thoipo. The Epworlh League- served supper In thf lecture room of the church, and provided an excellent menu for the pas tois. The following ladles served the tea: Mrs. Josle Knauis, Misses Mary Dan iels, Bertha and Jessie Crawford, TiUlu Leader. Florence Keith, l.lllie ICettle, Mary Granacker, Leah Kvans, Leah Morgan, Theo. Dawklns, Grace Snow. Mnrgarct Hushes, Hattlo Kvnon, May Jones, Grace Daniels, Grace Urown, Mary Jones. The evening session was opened at 7.30 o'clock with a short song service, led by Prof. V. V. Jones, assisted by the choir of tho church, and accom panied by Prof. Walter Davis. Rev. O. L. Severson, of Plymouth, led the de votional exercises. The male quar tette chanted tho Lord's prayer at the close of the prayer service. The committee on resolutions offered the following, which was adopted by a rising vote: RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Hesohed, Our hearts are sad to record tlic death of one who In by-gone years was a prominent figure among us. the How Dr. Horatio R. Clark, of blesbect memory. 'Ve honor hls name and bow ltluctnntly to tho will of God In his call from labor to reward. Another chieftain fell when Dr. A. J. Kyentt left ua so .suddenly. We pray that while, the workmen tall, the woik may continue to grow and strengthen, and that the great enterprise bom in his heart and brain may extend the sphere of its mis sion until every man in the wide world shall live within reach of a Christian church. Our thanks ara most cordially extended to Itev. J. R. Sweet and his sood people for doing so much toward making this eosson pliasant and helpful, J. K. Pock, J. F. Warren.C. E. Mow, committee After the reading of the minutes of the previous sessions, the nvetlnga of the association wore adjourned to meet in Luzerne church some time In June. After the choir sang an anthem, Rev. J. F. Warner, of the Derr Memorial ihurch, of WllkPs-JQarre, was intro duced bv Presiding Elder Griffin, and delivered the association sermon, tak ing for his subject "The Purpos-o of the Church." In Introducing his subject he icferred to some of the things that are not the purposes of the church, explain ing Ideas which havo been miscon strued. Speaking along tho lines, of amuse ments In the church, Rev. Mr. Warner Kald there Is more than social purpenes to bo devoloped. Tho church should hnvo patience and long-suffering with sinners, and also a back door out of which the refuse should be car.t. Tho church was not instituted as an asylum for incurables or a clearing house, either for worldly-minded pro fessors of religion or any one else, ner Is it a bureau of entertainment, and he HEART DISEASE. SOME FACTS REGARDING THE RAPID INCREASE OF HEART TROUBLES- Do Not Be Alarmed, hut Look for tho Cause." Heart troubles, at least among the Americans, are ceitalnly increasing and while this may be lurgely due to the excitement and worry ot American business life, It Is more often the re sult of weal; stomachs, of poor diges tion. Real organic disease Is Incurable; but not ono case in a hundred of heart trouble Is organic. The close relation between heart trouble and poor digestion Is because both organs are controlled by thu same great nerves, the Sympathetic and Pneumogastrle. In another way, also the heart Is effected by the form of poor digestion, which causps gas and fernientutlon from half digested food There Is a feeling nf oppression and heaviness In the chest caused by pressure of the distended stomach on the heart and lungs, interfering with their action: henre allies palpitation and short breath. Poor digestion also poisons the blood, making It thin nnd watery, which ir ritates and weakens tho heart. Tha most sensible treatment for heart trouble 1 to improve the diges tion and to InMire the prompt assimi lation ot food. This can bo don by th regular use after meals of some safe, pleasant and effective digestive preparation, llko Stuart's Dyspepsia Tnblets, which may be found ut most drug stores and which contain valuable, harmless digestive elements In a pleasant, convenient form. It U safe to eay that the regular persistent use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at meal time will cure any form of etomach trouble except cancer of the stomach. Full sized packages of these tnhleln sold by drupglfits at 50 centB. Little book on Btomach troubles mailed froe. Address V. A. Stuart Co., Maishnll, Mich. A ME01CINE A STIMULANT DUFFY'S PURE H15KEY FOR MEDICINAL USE NO FUSEL OIL Keeps the blood on the move and ,o "re enl cnnxettlon. To bs tcn at th? first touch of the north win! Thsanl' whlsttcv class :cl bv the (1 ivernment among medicines. Per pamphlet a.Ure.is DUFFV MALT WHISKUY CO., Rochester. N. V. does not under-vulue the attractive ser vice for which God Intended the church, ns tho church Is not simply to please men, but also to bring glory to God. Our pleasures are derived from dif ferent sources, lie said, not world-loving, but Ghrlst-lovlngj for purity, llghteousness and Integrity in life; not for party, but for right and not re ward. The church Is for the revela tion of Jesus Christ nnd the word of God, and has ruiscd up a people to re veal what He is like. Tho church is for the saving of those that know Him not; for the companionship of the Eter nal Son through the eternal ages. The purposes of the church will be fulfilled In every ono who measuics up to the requlitrnents of God's word. Th closing icmarks were madu by Dr. Gilflln, and prayer was offered by Rev. W. L. Thorpe, of Honesdale. After a selection by the male quartette, "Rye-and-Re," the congregation sang "The Church of God Immovable," and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Wurncr. In closing, Dr. Grlflln mentioned the fact that the session here had been tho niost successful In the history of the association, fifty-eight ministers hav ing attended, and hoped tho future meetings would be likewise. In addition to the ministers In at tendance mentioned In yesterday's Tribune, the following were present" Revs. O. L. Severson, Plymouth: Wil son Treible, Wyoming: C M. Sutdam, Nantlcoke; T. M. Furey, Mountain Top; C. E. Mogg. Wilkes-Harre; G. C. Lman, Scranton: William Frlsbv, Taylcr; A. J. Van Cleft, Dunmoro. E. V. Armstrong, Forty Foit; F. A. King, Tarsons; H. D. Smith, Wllkes-Bnrro; J. R. Sumner Wuverly II. A. Grant, of African church. Philip Haendlges. Scinnton; C. A. Penjamin, Jermyn; J. L. Race, Rendham: C. M. Glffln. Scranton: Stephen Jay, Ashley; L. E. Van lloesen. Avoca: J. Humphreys, Mooslc; J. E. Bone, of Honesdale; II. P. Morgan, Wilkes-Rarre, Y. C. Smith, Carbondale; J. W. Price. Maple Like; W G. Simpson, West Pittston; F. Gen dall. Plains; Rev. S. C. Slmnklns, of Peekvllle; G. C. Jncobs, Bald Mount S. Guy Snowden, Moscow; Clark Cal ender. Carvcrton; Richard Hlorns, Scranton: W. r.. Thorp. Honesdale: AVilliam Wilcox, Cherry Ridro: G. L. Place. Carbondule; Abel Wrlgley, of Lehman' A. W. Cooper, Hawley, H. Kelly, Noxen; J. K. Peck, Kingston: Rev. Bradburj. of Genesee conference, and L. P. Weeks, Sayre. IN THE PLAY HOUSES. The Bennett & Moulton Co. The Bennett & Moulton company pleased a larpe audience last night at the Academy of Music by Its presenta tion of "A Daughter of the South." "My Partner" was seen in the after noon. This afternoon tho company will pu duee "My Mother-In-Law." nnd tonight "Barnes, of New York" will be the at traction. "A Milk White Flag." No better company of comedians will appear in the Lyceum this season than th one snipporilni: Mary Marble and John W. Dunne in Hoyt's "A Milk White Flag. Miss Marble's comedy work Is clear cut and strong and sho carries the audience with her In bursts of fun and merriment. There is no stralninr for effect in her efforts and i she remains at all times a bright clever , girl who dances exquisitely, and Is psetty and piquant with a sweet sing' LmMTu ins voice. John W. Dunne is a en- Eapnrilla peculiar to itself. I OfiS IThe median of inimitable talent and his i , f this pocuH;irit,-isMt sho wn .satirical propensities are equally active, I , , , , , .. ,, and in matters of originality he mtiy by actual results. And Hood's Saraa be said to bi- unequalled. The ever- ' parilla hag a record of cures unequal changlng bctnes and gorgeous costuin- I ed in medical history. Has yinore of ing of "A Milk White Flag" presents a j thew, greater Miccefsei m serious 't3t jih. fcmc iu nn? t: c, uuu wv in- gcniously witty dialogue Is enlivened by tho Introduction of the latest catchy songs and specialties that have the merit of being new and novel. The en tire company Is vocally strong, and Is a rare combination of excellence and merit. Crcston Clarke nnd Company. Mr. Creston Clarke's acting and the popularity of his heavy work will (ill the Lyceum tc oversowing next Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday af ternoon. In no character Is the polish and refinement of Mr. Clarke's art more apparent than In that of "Pavld Oarrlck," and throughout the wholn play his work is n constant rource of delight, not only to the average play goer, but to tho keenly critical student of acting as well. There Is not a flaw In his Interpretation. It Is clean cut, carofullv studied, gracefully, conslst- j ently and even forcefully eatrled out. Mr. Clurke's annual engagement In this city will open next Friday night at the Lyceum, when he will be seen In "The Fool's Hevenge." "The Lnbt of His Haee" will bo given nt tho Satur day matinee, and "David fJarrlck" Sat urday night. The Knights of Malta, niectric City eommnndery, beneilt through Mr. Clarke's ngngement, and the Lyceum will doubtless be packed at every performance. The Merry Monarchs. One ot the largest and very best burlesque companies on the road this season Is Mile. Aid's Metiy Monarchs that comes to the Oalety theater next Thursday, F.iday and Saturday. This big show has treated a furor in all the lnrger cities this season. It Is conced ed the liveliest, has moro charming' Blrls than most attractions of this cal ibre. The new laughable burlesque "A Hot Pickle" la strictly up-to-dnto and waa arranged for laughing purposes only and nothing hua been left undone to further that end. There is about thirty peoplo with tho aliow, each ono hrivlnr; been engaged for Individual mdi it- LAST DRESS PARADE OF THE THIRTEENTH riRST MARYLAND MUSTERED OCT 01? SERVICE. Paid n Farewell Visit to the Camp of the Thirteenth Reglinont Bcforo Leaving for Homo It Is Safo to Assert That the Thirteenth Will Return Home Practically in a Body Lieutenant Governor Qobln Has Taken Up the Matter of Se curing Proper Discharges. Special to the Scranton Tribune, Camp MacKenzlu, Augusta, On., Feb. 2S. For the first time In nearly three weeks the Thirteenth hud dress parade this nflernoon, which may bo tho last the regiment will ever havo, as tho guns will soon be turned Into the ar senal. The First Maryland was mus tered out on these grounds today nnd at half-past .1 o'clock In the nfturnoon marched In a body to Augusta, where they took their train for Baltimore. Yesterday several members of that regiment, headed by a band, came over to the Third brigade camp to pay their last respects and to reassert the spit It of good will which existed, uninterrupt ed between themselves and the north ern soldiers, at 'Camp Meade and here. They visited tho Fifteenth Minnesota, the Thirteenth and the Eighth Penn sylvanlans, every whet t receiving an ovation. CHEERED THE SCRANTON MEN. While passing through the Thir teenth's camp, they gave thiee hearty cheers for the men from Scranton. Later on the boys reciprocated, and, headed by the regimental band, went over to bid farewell to their Maryland companions in arms. The several comoanles of the Thir teenth have been canvassed, and, from present indications, It Is safe to say that the regiment will go homo prac tically In a body. The trip, by almost unanimous choice, will be made over either the Southern or the Coast line. The railroads have reduced their rates to reasonable and satisfactory figures, and sleeping cars will bo used at an extra expense of $1.50 to each passen ger. The regiment received its last Issue of government rations this after noon. The last four days it will be fed by contract by some citizens of Aug usta. MATTER OF DISCHARGE. Lieutenant Colonel Stlllwell has In formed your correspondent that a mes sage has been received from Lieuten ant Governor Gobln In legard to the matter of the form of discharge to be given the mop. The governor states ha has al ready taken up the matter and Is determined, if at all possible, to pro cure for the members of tho regiment what they aio entitled to and fully de In many impor 9, tant particular?, I Hood's Sarf.i parilla is Peculiar to Itself. It is a medicine a9 far ahead of the ! us ual preparation as the electric lieht is ' ahead of tin- tallow dip. The i ingredients used in making it are delected with the eiv greatest, care, and are gather-fed fonts atthu time they pos spjb the great estx remedial v al ue com- binaty ion, pro- port lonandpro- cess a u3cu in Hood's! i Sarsa- parilla, aro unkriownl y i to any other, thus making Hood's Ja f Sar cases, better gcrr tune, unsolicited testimonials vnhan. any otl.cr medicinein existi encc. It oxtromo cases of cures blood dia- 'eases, hn mors.scrof- ula, salt Theu ni, rheti- mntisin, catarrh, and all other troubles traceableto impure or vi tiated , blood, aeh-toning rju Poss isetMiiS great stom aliti :iea, it cures indi postion, dyspep sia, catarrh It builds renewing and mental of thestoniach.e .etc up the nerves, and reviving brain, nerro strength and curing prostration. As a natural nervous tonic, it strengthens the system and curea that tired feeling. It has done all this for others and what it does for ferait will do for you All we ask for Ilood'a Sarsaparula, is a necessity, an opportunity nnd a fair triul. Be sure to get Ho'od's. Sold bv drugpi'ts. Prepared only by C. I. llooil it Co., Lowell, Mass. It never disappoints. Iff H B n The pccul- iar r y-S AW Mf wholo I ms a otn- 1899 en CYCLES- Our line of 1S99 Models is uow complete aud is on ex hibition iu our salesroom. We have Bicycles of all grades nd pr'ces, for children and adults. Our Leaders are the Spalding;, Barnes and Featherstone. Call and see them FLQREY & BROOKS. serve In this respect. This la glad news to all. Tho weather still continues to bo pleasant and tho health of tho boys Is very good. Richard J. Uourke. INDUSTRIAL NOTES. II. C. nnd R. S. Rroadhead, together with como friends In Wllkcs-Barre, sometime ngo Invested In a tract of land containing 1G,000 acrea In Col orada. A rich vein of coal was said to underlie the tract. A colliery was built and a tunnel recently open above water loved has exposed a vein of ex cellent coal 2'i feet thick. it is said that a number of promin ent citizens of Wllkes-Bano nre quiet ly organizing a company for the lnnn ufactuii! of carbons for electric Ughta. Tho field Is said to bo a good one, and the enterprise one which can be made to glvo good returns. It la the Inten tion to build a largo factory nnd furn ish employment for a largo number of men, Tho town certainly needs nn In dustry like that. Recently a statement was issued by the Lehigh Valley Railroad company for tho month of January, 1S99, giv ing a comparison with the same montn of 1S!)S, nnd showing nn Increase In gross earnings of $223,120.14; Increase in expenses, $;!50,B1S.8S; decrease in pet earnings, $125,22X74. A statement for tho Lehigh Valley Coal company for the same period shows an Increase In gross receipts of $117,201.42; Increase In expenses, $13S,154.29; Increase net loss, $20,932.97. My little daughter's head and faco broko out ia bleeding sores. Or.o of her cars was so affected wo thought it would slough oil. Her suffering was intense, getting no rest unless under opiates. Tliu physician tried cicry knovm remedy, hut Instead of getting bettor, sho got worse. Distracted with her conditio-), I was advised to try CtJTicrnA Heme lih. llefore the first meek I noticed thatthe littlo sufferer was beginning to got rcllef.and in lets than two months was entirely cured. Mrs.JAS.MKI,TOV.r.HadcnStAt1anta,Ga. SiiBprna Daiv-ToRTL-Bin Hants Atn KrsT roa Tlcl) Mnrarrsinu winu bill, vrllh CmciRA hoAl-, anlaaiuta nnointin? lth ClTlfl RA.crntct of rmol rats Mil purr. i oftkln enrea. Thli treatment .11 tiri lpMtntrtiff, prrmlt tcit for rarent mil ilftp for child, n1 point to atpfedj, permanent, and economics cure, nlitu all rite f&ilt. V4lWi-houtth-nrll I'oTTitiiK SC. Cot r . Holt 1 rap, . Iinton Ilj u Cura Torturing llumora.frea. Belt Clasps We can now show you the finest display in the city of Belt Clasps in the new gold finish, rose col or. Also Silver Grey fin ish in plain or jeweled patterns, and Nefhersole Bracelets in plitin, chased or twisted designs. MERCEREAU CONNELL I3O Wyoming Avenue. oil's 88 Lager Brewery Manufacturers of OLD STOCK e ffitofiyjiiDimaPa. Telephone C-UI, a33J, IWIPLEUSilCBSL At Retail. Coal of thu best iiuallty for douiLSltc us and of ull Blzrs, including Uucknheat and Birdseye, delivered in any part ot tha city, at ttiu lowoat price. Orders received ut the office, first floor. Commonwealth building", room No. 6; telephono No. 2C24 or at the mine, tele phone No, 272, will be promptly attended to Dealers supplied at the mine. MOUNT PLEftSANT COM. CO THE DICKSON M'FS 11, fceianton uud Wlllcoi-liarre. 1j. Muu ifucuireri of LOCORIQTIVES,STATIONASy ENGINES Uollera, tioUtln jun I I'unjUr. Ut:i t:ay. General Ofllcu, Scranton, Pa. 211 Washington Ave. Odd. Court House. Com. isrKDias The Spring Suits A great gathering of newness. New Broadcloths are in it. New Venetians are in it. New Cheviots are in it. The goods in greatest demand are in it, and the new styles are just the jauntiest and most fashionable that even our Suit Department has ever known. The New Silk Waists Judge this collection of Spring Waists by its excellence. Judge it by its novelty. Judge it by the stylishness of the garments. Judge it by the prices. Judge it by whatever standard you may set it is not equalled hereabouts. The showing is now at its zenith- Early choosers will have choicest picking. One gets special mention: Strikingly beautiful Waists of fine quality taffeta in black and plaids, Yokes profusely corded and tucked in artistic manner, both back and front. Cut to perfect mod el measurements fashion New Spring Jackets and Capes The most imposing assortment of Jackets and Capes we have ever gathered is here to greet you. No hold-overs or old styles in the fore ground or background. That's our way. Come expecting to see all that's best and new. Our word for it that you'll not be disappointed. Con nolly " BEAUTY 1h wild to bo only skin deep, but we till know that Rood, wholchomo food has a pood deal to do with It and nothinc Is more bonollcial than tho "stud of life" when made of "Snow ? Flour. Good, wholesome bread makes rich blood, ficds tho bones, nourishes tho system and keeps the health Kood. the com plexion clear and the spirits cheerful. All srocers soil it. "We Only Wholesale It." THE WESTON MILL CO Scranton. Ciirbondale, Olypliartt. L OF SCRANTON, Special Attention Given tn Uus.l ncss nnd Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodation F.x. tended According tu liuluncos anJ Responsibility. SPcr Cent. Interest Alio wo i on Interest Deposit. Capital, Surplus, 5200,093 400,003 WM. C0NNI.T.T.. President. I1KXI.YKBI.IN', Jr., Vice Pros. WILLIAM 11. rUUX. UaViili)? The vault of thN ban': U pro. tccted hy Holmes' lilcctrla Pro tective System. THE SIC POWDER a. Kooms 1 ami 2tComUU B'lM'i,'. SCRANTON, 'X Mining and Blasting POWDER Mude ut Moo.lo a ail Kuitidnlo W'oriu. I.AHLIN & RAND POWDP.R CO'3 ORANGE GUN POWDER Klectrlo Ilulteilei, Hlectrlo t-xploderi. lor cxplckUnu bhiiU, SufiHy t'uie ual I Rennuna Ghamlcal Go's ninii uxpuisivns and Washington Avenue. and finished in "dress maker" 127 and 129 Washington U lW.l r ' i) (II Our new lines are now many exclusive novelties not Carpets Wilton Axminster Velvet Body and Tapestry Brussels Ingrain Spring 1899. e 0 WINDOW SHADES 0 0 Williams & PUcAnislty Interior Decorators. LACKAWANNA LUMBER CO., MAHUFACTUR1RS OF KM SAWED PEH. HIE MM ffl HMIO!) Ill Bill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Ralls sawed to uniform lengths oomttantly on hand. Peeled Ilr-mlock Prop Timber promptly Turnlahc J. MILLS At Cross Fork. Potter Co.. on th-c Buffalo and Susqiie. hanna Hailroad. At Mina, Potter County. Pu., on Coudersport, und Port Allegany Rnllro.id. Capacity-400, OOu feet per day. GENKKAI. OFF ICE -Hoard of Trada UulldliiK. Scranton, Pa. Telephone No. 4014. THE STUIDHIID'SCLOSIIG SALE BF SHOES i And Rubbers is the prices are lower than 3 Y wonder the people buy, but do not neglect this chance T all goods must be sold before April 1st. For Sale, Also, Cheap Shelving, settee, safe, two tables, mirror, two street cases, four bicycle lad- j 4 ders and track, partition; window fixtures, etc. v t A few weeks and this opportunity and these prices are gone. Buy while they last. Standard Shoe Store, f L HANDIEST STORE IN THE CITr 217 UAGKA. AVE iff OositlaMnco1arlUblt,aoDthl7,reTUtlce tuidklne. Only titrnloated tha ptuut drug! ibiuld be u"-t. U jou nat th beat, jet Dp- PeaS's PeHiB'oai PfiSis Thar in prerapt, atta ard earUln la rcialU The canals (Dr. Yul't) never dlut nolat. Btn;wUe,.W. MiitutxhHtaioiamCo., CleroUad, O. For Sale by JOHN H PHELPS, Spruoe street Iv&iiciC $5.00 Wallace. Avenue. on exhibition and embrace to be found elsewhere. La CMains Renaissance Irish Point Brussels Dresden Nottingham great event of this city. The the manufacturer asks. No Pharmaclat, eo Vvomlno avenue o:.0 2 O IQP Spring I WALL PAPER " 0 A f x.