THE S&RANTON TIUBUjNE-SATURDAY, MAftCH 18, ISO!). 3 RELIGIOUS. "GRACE FOR GRACE.' (A Lenten Thought.) For tlio Scranton Tribune. Lord, give mo strength, tin; creature eiles, To do Thy blessed will. Glvo mo the strength of Christ, Thy Hon, Jesus, the crucified. (Jlvo mo Iho strength that boro him through Ills trial uud his woes, The strength with which he met his death, And triumphed o'er the tomb. Thnt strength Is thine, the Lord replies, Through faith, and hope and love, Through fnl th in Christ, tlirotmh hope In Him, Through love of Ills Denr Name. Yet even then, my fnltlitul one, Know well another law. Strength cannot be supplied to men But In return for strength. E'on Christ Himself eumc not to strength, Hut by this namci great law He grew In strength though strife with sin Hy cunqucrlng His foes. So men must strive to conquer sin, And uso their every power. Their trials and their woes to bear Their sorrow and their tears. So hero's the strength which I supply ThrouRh My Eternal Son In this way only Is It man's. And can bo without end. It's by this law ulone that I Can ever strengthen men. It's by this law nlono that they Ilecelvo My "grace for grace." F. S. Uallcntlne. Scranton, Pa., Mnrch 1C, 1SW. The annual AVyomlng conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will be gin at Kingston, April 12. It has been expected that Bishop Newman would preside, but he Is nt present so ill that some doubts nro entertained as to the possibility of his attendance. Already extensive preparations are being made for the conference, which will bo a most important event in local Methodism, nnd the Kingston people will make ndequate arrangements for the entertainment of the ministers nnd olllclal visitors. Kingston has long been considered n center of Methodism, and the location of the conference school.AVyomlng seminary, being there, will grently add to the interest of the gathering, nnd It Is predicted that It will be one of the most successful con ferences ever held. A number of the most celebrated ministers, leaders in educational work, and gifted orators of the church, will be present and take part Jn the proceedings. A portion of each day will be taken up by the busi ness of the session nnd the remainder will be devoted to the anniversaries of the different societies, and also to lec tures. The pastors from 215 pastoral charges, together with the candidates for ad mission the retired ministers and olllc ial visitors will bring to Kingston, will be over 300 men. The programme Is nearly completed. Some of the arrangements announced for the week nro given below. On Tuesday evening the temperance anniversary will be held and Hon. John G. AVoolley, one of the most eloquent orators of this country, is expected to deliver the address. Dr. A. J. Palmer, of New York, one of the missionary secretaries, will preside nt the meeting in the interest of missions on Wednes day evening. The Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational anniversary will be ob served Thursday evening, and Rev. Dr. C. R. Mason, one of the most scholarly and eloquent men of the negro race, will deliver the principal address. Friday evening is set apart for the anniversary of the Kducatlonal soci ety, nnd ns Kingston is the sent of Wyoming semlnury, special prepara tions are being made to make this an niversary a pronounced success. Hew Dr. B. P. Raymond, president of AVes leyan university; Itev. Dr. James It. Day, chancellor of Syracuse university, and Rev. Dr. L. L. Sprngue, president of Wyoming1 seminary, will be the speakers. Two anniversaries will be held on Saturday evening and also on Sunday evening. On Saturday evening the Vet erans' association will be addressed by Rev. G. T. Price, of Dallas, and the Preachers' Aid society will be addressed by Rev. Dr. C. M. Glflln, of Elm Park. The church extension and the 'Epworth league anniversaries will he held on Sunday evening. Rev. Dr. M, S. Hard arranges the former, and Rev. Dr. J. F Berry, editor of the Epworth Herald, will address the latter Thursday nfternoon will be given to the Historical society. Friday after noon to Women's Foreign Missionary society, nnd Saturday afternoon to AVo men's Home Missionary society. The business sessions of the conference will be held during the forenoon. Dr. Marcus L. Buell, dean of the Bos ton University Theological seminary, will glvo a course of exegetlcal lectures to the conference. The presiding elder of the Honesdale district and twelve pastors have reached their time limit, und, of course, NEWGOODS New Dress Goods. Black Crepons Fine assortment of English Crepons, beautiful lustie. Most desirable patterns. Grenadines We are showing many styles of this popular fabric. Suitings For tailor suits, in great variety. All the desirable shades. Popular prices, MEARS & must ulso. move. Others will bo changed The special announcements for men's services In the Providence Presbyter- Ian church are awakening general In quiry nnd anticipation particularly In the north end of tho city. Tomorrow evening's service will b for ladles ns well as for men, though Itev. Mr. Guild's address will be especially for men. lie has selected a timely theme for tho occnslon. namely. "Man's Self Worth." Choir ninater C. F. AVhltte moro nnd choir have urrnnged a spe cial programme of music as follows: Uonum Est In A Flat lloldon Solo by Mr. Acker. Duet, Miss Smith, Mr. John and Full Choir. Pralso God In His Holiness Buck Full Choral Founded on the lSoth Psalm. Male Quartette ...Nearer My God to Thee Messrs. Whlttomore. John, Acker and Morgan. At the close of the service, Professor George Walkonshaw n prominent or ganist, of Olnsgow, Scotland, who is vlRltlng in this city, will play the fol lowing selections on tho organ: Andnnto Movement Wely Prelude R'eh, Alro Handel Heroque Schubert The service on Monday and Tues day evenings will bo Gospel services for men only. Boys, young men, mid-dle-ngod men and older men arc cor dially Invited. On Monday evening Mr. F. W. Pearsall, secretary of the Railroad department of Young Men's Christian nssocintlon will give the ad dress on tho subject "Whut the cnuu Brought." Mr. Joshua John will slug a solo from tho Gospel hymns. On Tuesday evening Mr. Mahy, sec retary of tho Young Men's Christian association, will speak on the theme "What Must I Do." The Yoke Fel lows' and Workers' Band nnd Male quartette and Cornetlst Stanton will nlso assist in these two meelngs. Tho Gospel hymn singing will bo made one of the prominent features of the two services. The meetings will begin promptly at 7.43 o'clock and close promptly nt tho expiration of one hour. The press committee for the eigh teenth International convention of Christian Endeavor to be held in De troit July 5-10 has begun work by issu ing a letter betting forth tho attrac tions of Detroit in general, and of tho coming convention In particular. De troit expects to entertain at least C0.00O visitors on this occasion. This letter says: "Never was there brighter prom ise of great things for the Endeavor hosts, and never hns a city felt a glad der thrill over certainty of blessings to come. The programme promises a five day feast that will educate, edify and enthuse the thousands that will par take." The convehllon will be characterized by two new features, viz.: The employ ment of a higher grade of music than formerly, and lectures upon sociological questions and other present day prob lems. The latter feature Is designed, however, to supplement and not to sup plant tho spiritual element which has always been the great characteristic of Christian Endeavor conventions. The attractions of Detroit ns a convention city are set forth with particular ref erence to the cltv's well known outing facilities on Innd and water. The dose proximity of Belle Isle, Detroit's great natural park, Is cited in this connec tion. In conclusion the letter says: "Crim son nnd white nre the colors in which Detroit will array herself for tho great convention. The houses of the city will bo opened wide und cordiality will find expression in every face and voice nnd manner. You will have a one-fare rail road rate, you can come by rail from everywhere nnd by water from almost anywhere; your entertainment will be at a reasonable cost, nnd you can visit the famous Northern Michigan resorts after the convention. You need the physical invigorntlon of the trip to De troit, nnd the mental and spiritual In spiration that comes from contact with the wholesome life of the Endeavor host. But most of all wo want you." Itev. James O. S. Huntington, father superior of the Order of the Holy Cross, will be in this city on the 23th to con duct a series of services at St. Mark's church, Dunrr.ore. The services will be nt 8 a. m. and 8 p. in. He will hold children's services on Saturday nnd Wednesday nfternoon. It Is probable that he will be taken around to the shops nnd factories by Rev. E. J. Hnughton, to speak at tho noon hour. Father Huntington has been on a Can adlan tour, but comes here from Prince ton. One of IiIh latest efforts Is to found n new order of sisters to care for consumptives. The Lutheran Pastoral association will meet In the library of Rev. Ramer, South Lincoln avenue, on Monday at 1 o'clock. The Rev. C. F. Kuder, foreign missionary nt Rajahmeondry, India, will bo present during the afternoon. HAGEN. In the cvonlnn Missionary Kuder will deliver an address on foreign mission work in India, ns carried on by tho Lutheran church. The many yenrs of this imporlnnt work will warnint use ful Information from tho lips of the' missionary. Itev. W. C. L. Lnuer, pns tor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Park Place, will also deliver nn addrss. Rev. J. II. Kccloy, field secretary ot the Pennsylvania. Anti-Saloon league, whose headquarters have been nt Hnr rlsburg, vlll shortly remove with his family to Wllkes-Barre und mnko that city Ills home. Mr. Keeley, vho Is nn eloquent speaker, has endorsements from lodges, churches, pastors and tho presg for the pood work he has accom plished, niul various synods nnd other organizations havo passed resolutions commendatory of I1I3 work. A hirco attendance wns present at thu celebrntlon of a month's mind muss at St. John's church on Thursday for the late Very Rev. Father Flnnen. The olllcers of the mnss were: Rev. E. A. Garvey, celebrant; Rev. N. J. Mo Munus, deacon: Rev. R. A. McAndrow, sub-deacon; Rev. P. F. Qulnnnn, mas ter of ceremonies. The office of the dead was commenced at 9.30, the nn tlphonarlans being Rev. E, S. Phillips und Rev. James Moffat, Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban occupied a seat In tho sanctuary during tho mass. A double quartette sang the "Stabat Mater," by Rossini, very effectively. At tho conclu sion of the mass Rev. E. S. Phillips sang the "Dies Irae' and Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban gave the absolution. The visiting clergy were entortnlned nt dinner In the parochlnl school build ing. The following priests were In attendance: Rt. Rev. M. J. Hoban. Revs. James O'Reilly, M. E. Loftus and W. P. O'Donncll, Scranton; T. F. Cof fey nnd W. A. Nealon, Carbondale; P. C. Naglc, R. A. McAndrew, M. F. O'Rourko nnd J. J. Curran, Wllkes Barre; N. J. McMnnus, 'Providence; E. P. McNnlly, Georgetown; James Mof fatt, Taylor; J. Sandel, Athens; J. H. Judge, Nnntlcoke; E. S. Phillips, Hnzle ton; T. Hanley, Honesdale; J. Dunn, Avoca; J. F. Jordan, Old Forge; J. F. KIcrnan, Parsons; John Costello, AVI11 lamsport; Thomas Rea, Sugar Notch; J. Morrison, M. J. Bergrath, J. Lough ran, William O'Donnell, William Brohl, J. Grove, M. Janeoln, M. Szedlrdis, I'. F. Qulnnnn and George Dixon, Pitts ton; Father Gramlovich, Nantlcoke; William Glslon, Old Forge, nnd Father 'Potanskl, Mill Creek. At the Methodist ministers' meeting nt Elm Park church on Mondav, Rev. A. F. Chaffee gave an Interesting re view on Bownc's "Revelation." In the nbsenco of the secretary, Rev. S. Guy Snowden supplied the place. Rev. L. B. Weeks, of Sayre, occupied Itev. J. B. Sweet's pulpit at the Simp son church on Sunday last. The Woman's Foreign Missionary so ciety ot the First Presbyterian church held its annual meeting yesterday, after which tea was served to those present. Mrs. 11. A. Kingsbury and Mrs. II. V. Logan were in charge nnd were assisted by Miss Kingsbury, Miss Fletcher, Miss Augusta Archbald and others. Religious News Mes Rev. John P. Dunn preached in the Olyphant church last Sunday. There will be a German service nt St. Mark's Lutheran church on Sun day at 2.30 p. m. At tho Baptist Ministers' conference next Monday morning Rev. S. F. Mathews will talk on the subject "The Pastor and Church Finances." Rev. LIsse, pastor of Christ Lutheran church, on tho South Side, will con duct a public examination with his catechumens on Sunday morning. He will confirm a class of nineteen cat echumens on Palm Sunday. The Ladles' Aid society of the Jack son Street Baptist, church have organ ized for the coming' year with Mrs. R. Nichols, president; Mrs. T. de Gruchy, vice president; Mrs. Caroline Miles, secretary, nnd Mrs. W. O. Jenkins, ns treasurer. Rev. C. F. Cooper, treasurer of Muh lenberg college, Allentown, Pa., and also business manager of the central jubilee committee, will preach at the morning service in Zlon's Lutheran church nnd in the evening in St, Mnrk's. Rev. Mr. Cooper is closely as sociated with the educational interests of the Lutheran church. Rev. T. C. Edwards, D. -., of Kings ton, Pa., will preach in the Welsh Congregational church tomorrow morn ing nnd evening. The sermon In the evening nt 6 o'clock will be in English. Mr. Edwards Is an eloquent preacher and our people should embraci this opportunity to hear him. Frank W. Pearsall, the retiring secre tary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian association, will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting at C o'clock and preach at the regular service at 7 o'clock at the Simpson Methodist Epis copal church tomorrow evening. This will bo Mr. Pearsall's last appearance on the West Side before starting for his new field of labor. Tho service at tho Railroad Depart TailorMade Suits. We have in stock a great variety of stylish, ready-to-wear Suits. Made in the best possible manner. Perfect in cut and fit. Ladies' Jackets, Ladies' Capes, Separate Skirts, Silk Waists. The largest assortment we have ever shown, 415-417 Lackawanna Ave ment Young Men's Christian associa tion nextt Sunday will be n missionary service. Tho work of tho association In India and Japan will bo tho sub ject. A collection will bo taken up for the foreign work of tho association. Meeting begins nt 3.4". o'clock, All railroad men nnd their families tue cordially Invited. Bccnuso of the reception to bo given to the boys of the Thirteenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteer Infantry, on Mnrch 23, the proposetl lecture on "Ben Hur," which Is to bo given In Calvary Reformed church by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Welsh, will bo postponed until Friday, March 24. The regular Sunday nfternoon ser vice of the Young Women' Christian association will bo held nt 3.13 In the centrnl rooms. All girls nnd women nro Invited. The North Scranton band ot tho Young AVomen's Christian asso ciation will hold a service every Sun day nt 3.45 p. m. In the rooms, 204S North Mnln nvenue. All women nnd gltia nro invited. Tomorrow's Services Episcopal. St. Luke's parish Rev. Rogers Israel, rector; Rev. E. J. Haughton, senior curate; Rev. M. B. Nash, junior curate. Fifth Sunday In Lent. St. Luke's church 7.30 n. m holy communion; 10.30 n. in., morning pray er, sermon nnd holy communion; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer und sermon; 9.1.r. u. m., Sunday school and Bible classes. St. Mark's Dunmore S a. m., holy communion; lu.30 n. m., morning pray er nnd sermon; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon; 3 p. in., Sunday school nnd Bible class. Eust End Mission, Prescott avenue 3 p. m Sunday school and Bible class; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer nnd sermon. South Side Mission. Fig street 2.30 p. ni., Sunday school and Bible class. St. George's, Olyphnnt 2.30 p. ni., Sundny school nnd Bible class: 3.30 p. m.. evening prayer and sermon. Church of the Good Shepherd, Grr n Riugo street and Monsey nvenue Fifth Sundny in Lent. Holy communion S a. m.; morning prayer, litany and ser mon, 10.30; Sunday school, 12 ni.; Bible classes, 2.30 p. 111.; evening prayer nnd sermon, by Rev. M. It. Nash, 7.30. All seats free. All welcome. Evangelical Lutheran. The Evangelical Lutheran Fifth Sundny In Lent. Gospel, John, 8:4G-l'J; Epistle, Hub., 0:11-15. Vestment color, violet. St. Mark's, Washburn and Fourteenth streets. Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph.D., pas torServices at 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. m. ; Luther league, 0.30; Sunday school, 12. Morning subject, "He That Is of God, Heareth God's Word." In even ing1. Rev. C. F. Cooper, of Muhlenberg college, Allentown, Pa., will occupy the pulpit. A German service will be hold at 2.30 Sunday. Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mul berry street, Rev. C. G. Spieker, pas torServices nt 10.30 a. m. and 7.S0 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 tn.j Luther league at C.30. Lenten service on Wed nesday at V. in. Zlon's, Mifflin avenue, Rev. P. F. Zizclmunn, pastor Services nt 10.30 u. 111.; Sunday school at 2 p. m. Rev. C. F. Cooper, treasurer of Muhlenberg college, will occupy tho pulpit. St. Paul's, Short nvenue, Rev. W. C. L. Lauer, pastor Services at 10.30 a, m. nnd 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school ut 12.30 p. m. Christ. Cedar avenue and Beech street, Rev. H. F. LIsse, pastor Ser vices at 10.30 a. in. nnd 7.30 p. 111.; Sun day school at 2 p. in. Rev. Llsse will publicly examine the catechumens. There are nineteen candidates for con firmation on Palm Sunday. St. Peter's, iPrescott avenue. Rev. J. W. Randolph, pastor Services nt 10.30 a. 111. nnd 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 2 p. 111. Emanuel. Reese street. Rev John Kownla, pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 p. in. Grace Lutheran Church of tho Gen eral Synod, corner Madison avenue and Mulberry street Rev. Foster U. Gift, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. in. and at 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 9.30 a. in.: Y P. S. C. E. at C.30 p. m. Methodist. Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, J. B. Sweet, pastor Morning prnyer meeting nt 0.30; preaching service at 10.30; sermon hy tho pastor, text, Hebrews, 1:1; Sunday school at 12; Junior league at 3; Young Men's meet ing at -1; Epworth league, Mr. F. W. Pearsall, leader, at C; preaching service sermon by Mr. Pearsall at 7. All seats free. A welcome to all. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church Itev. James Bennlnger, pastor. Services on Sunday ns usual. Preach ing nt 10.30, subject, "Things That Make a Strong Church;" class at 11.30; Sunday school at 2, J. T. Rendel. super intendent; Juniors at 3; Epworth league at G.30; preaching at 7.3U, "Ex tracting Honey From Unlikely Source." Second sermon In tho series on "Sam son." Howard Iinco African Methodist Episcopal church Rev. H. A. Grant, It. D., pastor. 10.30 a. m.. subject, "The Victory of Faith;" 2.30.Sunday school; 7 P. 111.. Christian Endeavor: T.fin n m. by request, will give discourse upon "Boasting." Text. Psalms, xxxlv, 2: "My soul shall make her boast In the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof, and bo glad." Methodist Episcopal church, Clark's Summit, Pa. Rev. Frank W. Young, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a. m con ducted by the superintendent, S. H. Is by; class. 12 m.; Epworth league, G.43 p. m led by Miss Grace Myers; preach lng by the pastor at 11 n. m. nnd 7.30 p. m. The theme for the evening sermon is "The BrnveBt Soldier." 'Moscow Methodist Episcopal church S. Guy Snowden, B. D pastor. 9.30 a. in., Sunday school; 10.43 a. in. nnd 7 p. m.; preaching by the pastor; 12 111., class; 3 p. ni., Junior League; S p. m., Epworth league. Thursday, 7.30 p. m., prayer meeting. Turnersvllle, Sunday, 2.30 p. m., holy communion. Spring' Brook, Tuesday, 7.30 p. 111. Presbyterian. First Presbyterian church Services 10.30 n. m. nnd 7.30 p. in. Dr. McLeod will prench. In view of the speclnl meetings so soon to be held, the sub jects of his sermons will be: "Tho Magnetic Power of Christ," in the morning, nnd in the evening "Our Need of n Revival, and the Revival We Need." Strangers welcome. Second Presbyterian Church Rev. Charles Robinson, D. D., pastor. Morn ing service ut 10.30 o'clock. Sermon by tho Rev. Mr. Hughes, of South Africa. No evening service. Green Rldgo Presbyterian church Rev. Isaac J. Lansing, pastor. 10.30 service of worship with sermon, fourth in series on tho Lord's prnyer, subject, "Give us this day our dally bread;" 12, Blblo school; C.30, Christian Endeavor; 7.30, service with fifth sermon on "Tljo Life Everlasting," "A Revelation of tho Gospel." On Tuesday evening next In the chupel Rev. Mr. Lansing will glvo his lecturo recltutlon on "The Land of the Lady of tho Lake." Provldenco Presbyterian church Morning servlco In charge of tho pas tor, Rev. George E. Guild; sermon by Rev. John T. Dunn: Sunday school, 12 o'clock: Endeavor service at G.33 p. in. The pastor will give a sermon for men at 7.30 o'clock. Theme, "Man's Self Worth." Special muslo by the choir. At tho close of the service Prof. George Walkenshaw, of Glasgow, Scotland, will glvo short selections upon tho or can. Washburn Street Presbyterian church Rev.Rev. John P. iUoffnt, pas tor. Services a-t 10.30 n. m. and 7-1Q Boys' Clothing, Shoes and Other Saturday Needfuls How much tho store grows in interest may be judged by the crowds of the past week, and especially yesterday. We wind up the week today with some little prices on certain lines that should and will create extraordinary selling. Just So with Shoes Prices That. Outdistance Competition Remember that the worthy costs nd more than the worthless and that ttic shoes you buy hero arc backed by our substantial guarantee to give satisfaction or money back. 300 pairs Women's Dnngola Button nnd t.nco Shoes, Heel nndSprlng ()Hr Heol-All stylo tors; today -"-'t' 100 pairs of Women's tine Dongola Button and I.ace Shoes, Jleol with straight Tips A Shoo that Is sold the world over at fi.W a pair and C I AR well worth It; today only.... P0 NEAR ELEVATORS. A Big Chance at Books in This Greatest of A if Book Stores A big book factory down East has concluded to make no more of a certain edition of which they had on hand about 4,000. The entire lot is here and in our Wilkes-Banc store and we ofTer them today at less than wholesale cost. Their Price Was 75c- Ours is 17c The books are bound in half cloth, assorted colorsstamped in silver, illuminated title and frontispiece. Some ot the titles are : Shakespeare's works In slnglo vol-1 umes. All of tho famous llollo Books for r.nvs. Longfellow's. Lowell's Poe's and Me redith's poems. The Prince of Tho House ot David. Ablie Constantlne. Driimmoud's Addresses. Imitation of Christ. Lang's Fairy Books. OW MAIN Men's 89c Walking Gloves-Today 69c We say "8o-cent" Gloves, for that is what we've sold them for, though they're worth a dollar. Genuine English Pique Walk ing Gloves, one clasp very nicely made. They come in all shades of red and tan. 69c today at other times 89c. MAIN AISLZ. Jonas Long's Sons P. nt. Ulble school at 12 m.; YounK People's Christian Endeavor, G.20 p. m. The pastor will preach mornlns and evening. Special services will be held each nlRht the coming week. The nn nouncciuent of the speakers for each evening will bo made nt next Sunday s services. Preparatory services will bo held on Friday evening. The sacra ment of the Lord's supper will be ob served the last Sunday In March. All welcome to nil of these services. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church, corner of Sumner avenue and Price street. Hov. L. R. Foster, M. A., pas-- M.,,..,ir,r- anrvleo .nmvnr and nralSO. at 10.30 o'clock; Sunday school at 2 p. m.; evening service ai o u ciut, preaching by pastor; theme, "Man, the Honor of Creation." Christian Kn deavor service at 7 p. m. Presbyterian chapel, Adams avenue and New York street, Rev. James Hughes, pastor Subject, "Songs In the Night." Time of service, 7.43 p. m. Free seats and hymn books for nil vis itors. Taylor Presbyterian church, Taylor, Pa., Rev. Ll R. Foster, M. A., pastor Regular preaching service at 10.30 a. m., followed by Holy Communion. Sunday school at 11. SO a. m. Evening service at 7.S0 o'clock, preaching by the pastor. Baptist. Penn Avenue Raptlst church Preach ing morning at lO.UO and evening nt 7.30 by the pastor, Rev. Robert F. Y. 'Pierce. Morning prayer servlco In the vestry at 0.43; Sunday school at 2 o'clock; Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at C.30. Sunday school at the Amermnn mission at 3.30. First Baptist Church of Scranton Rev. S. F. Mathews, pastor. Tho usual morning and evening services at the First Welsh Haptlst church; morning, 11.30; evening, 7.30. Roth services to be held In the basement of the church building; Sunday school, 2.30 p. ni. at the Plymouth church, Dr. Reddoe su perintendent; H. Y, P. V. prayer meet ing, C.30 p. in., Ivorlte han: Industrial school, 2.30 p. in. Saturday, Ivorlte hall. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7.30 p. m. Welsh Raptlst church. All are cordially Invited. Jackson Street Raptlst church Morning prayer meeting at 9.30. Broth er W. O. Jenkins, leader. Morning service nt lu.30. Lie pastor, Rev. Thomas de Gruchy will preach. Topic, "Thyself and Thy Teaching." Sunday school at 2 p. m., Alfred Roberts super intendent. Evening service nt 7 sharp. Praise and song service followed by a short address. Topic "Labor's De mands." Excellent music is given by the choir nt these services. These ser vices will bo given to the workingmeii of our city. They are cordially Invited to attend. North Main Avenue Raptlst church Rev, W. Q. Watklns, pastor. Tomor row will bo Evangelist Neal's last day In tho city. The order of services for tomorrow is as follows: Prayer ses sion at 10 a. m.; preaching by Mr. Ncal nt 10.30 a. m.; Sunday school at 2 p. m.; Ulble reading by Mr. Neal at 3.30 p. in.: Christian Endeavor meeting nt C.30 p. in.: preaching by Mr. Neal at 7.20 p. ni. Theso services nre open to all, and tho public is cordlnlly Invited. In the evening Mr. AV. J. Owen will, by te uuest sing "Fleo as u Rlrd to Yon Mountain." Green Ridge Raptlst church Rev. W. J. Ford, pastor. Services nt 10.30 n. in. nnd 7.30 p. m. Subject in the morning, "Tho Standard by AVhlch Sin Is Judg ed." In the evening tho pastor will de liver the third hormon In the series on "Ancient Types of Modern AVomen." Subject, "The AVitch of Endor." Young people's pruyer meeting nt 6.30 p. in. Shiloli Kaptist church, Centre street- Morning, preaching, 10.30 n. in.: Sunday school, 2 p. m.; Young People's union, 7 p. m.; evening subject, "Ashamed of tho Oospel. All are Invited to uttend. Rev. J. II. Rell, pastor. Miscellaneous. Grnco Reformed Episcopal church. AVyomlng nvenue, below Mulberry street, Rev. George L. Alrlch, pastor Pruyer and praise servlco ut !).30 n. ni.: dlvlno worship nt 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. m. (Preaching hy the pastor, morn ing, Matt., 4:8-10; evening, Dan., 11:10 20. Sabbath BChool nt 12 noon. Y. P. S, C. E. at C.30 p. in. Seats are nil free. Strnngors cordially InvitoiU Rlblo study on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, sub lent. Lav- K. Union Rlbla nlus far 72 pairs llttlo Men's Satin Calf I.nco Shoes, rolld leather Inner and outer Shoes, sizes 0 to 1314; to- Q&n day yot' Men's Wax Calf Hand Welt Shoos: new too shnpe: new weight soles that sold the world over at $1.0") Cl (If), nnd $I.M-On Saturday .po.vv Milton's Paradise. Plutarch's Lives. Hawthorne' a Wonder Booh Uuskln'H St. Mark's Best. Ten Nights In n Bar Huont, Undo Tom's Cabin. Lamb's Essay of Ella. Throo Men in a Boat. Vtrnr of Wakefield. Itab and Ills Friends. AISLE-YJYOMINS AVENUE. lesson study on Thursday evening at 7.45 o'clock. All are welcome. Calvary Reformed church, corner of Monroe avenue and Gibson street, Rev. G. A AA'elsh, pastor 10.30 a, m., morn ing service; 11.45, Sunday school; 0.45, Christian Endeavor; 7.30, evening ser vice. United Evancellcal church, Capouse nvenue. Rev. C. D. Moore, pastor Sabbath school at 0.45 a. in.; preach Ins at 10.45 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Key stone League Christian Endeavor nt C.30 p. ni.; Junior Christian Endeavor, Monday, 7 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wed nesday, 7.30 p. m. A cnrdinl lnvitntlon is extended to the public to attend these services. First Church of Christ (Scientist), 519 Adams avenue Sunday services, 10.30 a. in., subject, "Reality." and 7.30 p. in., subject, "Tho Good Shepherd." AVednesday evening meeting nt 8 o'clock. People's Prohibition church Rev. Dr. Bird, pastor. There will ue regular preaching services on Sabbath evening ut 7.30 p. in. in co-operative nan, rso. l.j North Main avenue, Hyde Park. Subject, "Mustered Out Heaven's AVhlspers Amid the Thunders of AVar." All welcome. CAUSE OF NORTON'S DEATH. Information Beceived by District Attorney Jones. District Attorney Jones yesterday re ceived a letter from District Attorney James C. Rives, of Los Angeles, Cal., xntulnlng Information concerning the death of John J. Norton, son of M. J. Norton, of AVyomlng avenue, who was found dead in his room In a Los An geles hotel on the morning of Feb. 13 last. There was $C3 in Norton's pock ets at tho time. The Immediate cause of death wns congestion of the lunss. iluo to a cold and the effects of illuminating gas, ot which there was a considerable quan tity In the room when tho body was found. The day before ills death Nor ton informed acquaintances that ho was on his way to Tuscan, Arizona, AVhllc tho circumstances surrounding Norton's death were not particularly suspicious, District Attorney Rives promised to make a thorough Investi gation and report the result to Mr. Jones nt the earliest date possible. PROGRESS OF ARRANGEMENTS. Plans for Opening Firemen's Fair Frustrated. A meeting of the executive commit tee of tho firemen's fair was held in Chief Rickey's olilce Thursday after noon nnd Invitations prepared for the fire companies In Lackawanna, -u-zerne and Susquehanna counties that nre to be Invited to participate In tl.o annual parade and Inspection. The action of common council last night in defeating the resolution permitting tho department to change the date of the pirado to 'May 8, the opening day of the fair, will likely result In tho in vitations being withheld, A special committee consisting ot C. D. AVegman, Joseph AV. Hall, Jo seph Danner, H. J. Spruks, A. L. Lew Is, II. R. Long and D. G. Nowman wna appointed to look after tho entertain ment ot tho executive committee ;f the stnte association wnen it comes hero In May to look after the arrange ments for tho convention. HEARING WAS CONTINUED. Ono of tho Two Defendants Was Not on Hand. The hearing in the case of Joseph Harris and Mendel Friedman, who are accused of having used tho malls for fraudulent purposes, while doing busi ness under the name of 'C. Friedman, In Forest City, wns to have been held before United States Commissioner aeorge D. Taylor Thursday evenlng.but owing to thu absence of Friedman, a postponement was hud. Friedman was arrested in Brooklyn and is bolng held there awnitlng tho arrival of tho. Pennsylvania olllcers. Boys' Clothing at Little Prices Bring the boy in to day. We have prepared sonic interesting values in clothes tor him ; also in knee pants and caps. MR 1 AA Boys' Vestee Suits In P wool plalds-botb drrli and light. Inlaid collars trimmed with cntllnnKn Cl.nu ' tn Q -.. 1T.it.,,. ' T.1 Af R 1 OK Hoys' strictly all wool ti. Jil.yo doubk-brensted suits In brown nnd blue solid, colors; also 111 iiiiuiiMMue iHiiiu;, t'levuimy lumni nnd well lined. Seams will positively nut rip. Sizes 9 to 13 yis. Value $1.1.00. M"I 2f. Hoys strictly nil wool " kneo pants, with taped seams nnd boot of waist bands, ni tron styles. Sizes a to 15 yrs. Viiltto COc. SECOND FLOOR' 50c Sheet Music Music all Today 20c w .and evening, today. Anything you may wish to hear will be played for you. Choose from these three new things at 20c today: Gibson GlrV-Two-Step Nellie Beam ish. At a Ueorcla Cnmnmeetlnc. Just Ono Girl Vocal und Instru mental. SECOND FLOOR. Williams' Shaving May Soap--6c as well shave with the best.asit costs no more than the cheaper sorts makes finer lather and leaves the face smooth and soft. 500 'cakes today at OC MAIN AISLE. Fine Mized Chocolates Just as good as the 60c kind, only they do not carry the same fancy names. A fine assortment of them for today at, pound 2iOC MAIN AISLE. United States Marshal Sol Rncharach, ot AVllkes-Barre; Postolllco Inspector H. P. Gorman, of this city, and Assist ant District Attorney John iP. Myers went to Brooklyn yesterday to secure the prisoner nnd some witnesses who are in New York. WASHINGTON. Four Day Personally Conducted Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad. The almost unparalled success of tho tour last year has Induced the Penn sylvania railroad company to offer tho residents of AA'IUiamsport, AVllkes Rarre, Sunbury, Ilarrisburg and neigh boring cities in central Pennsylvania another opportunity to avail themsel ves of the peculiar advantages of a personally-conducted tour to AVashing ton, and has therefore arranged for a four-day tour to the nationnl capital on Monday, March 27. Train will leave Renovo at CIO a. in., AA'IUiamsport S.30 a. m., Scranton, 7.1S a, m., AVilkes-Barre S.13 a. in., Sun bury 1050 a. m., Mt. Carmcl, 7.30 a. in., Altoona 7.15 a. m., Lancaster 10.23 a. in., Ilarrisburg 12.35 p. m., stopping at tho principal Intermediato stations nnd nt York. Returning, special train will leave AVashington at 3.30 p. in., Thurs day, March 30. Passengers from points west of AVllllanisport and from Dewart, Sellnsgrove, Lykens, Dillsburg.Lebanort and points on the Shamokln division will use regular train from Washing ton returning. All tickets will be good to return also on negular trains until Saturday, April 1, inclusive. Round-trip rate, covering transporta tion, hotel nccommodatlons from sup per on date of tour until after lunch eon March 30, $12.90 from AA'IUiamsport, $13.C0 from AVllkes-Barre, $11.70 from Sunbury, $14.00 from Altoona. $10.10 from Lancaster, $10.10 from Ilarrisburg and proportionate rates from other sta tions, including stations of the Cum berland Valley railroad north of Clinm bcrsburg. Guides to AVashlngton will bo distributed free on the train. For itineraries, rates, tickets and full information npply to ticket agents: E. S. Harrar, division ticket agent, Wll liamsport, Pa, tourist agent, AVilkes Barre, Pa.; or uddress Georgo AV. Boyd, nssistant general passenger ngent, Broad street stution, Philadel phia. VISITED THE HIGH SCHOOL. New Committee Extends the Glad Hand to Professors. Chairman B. T. Jayno, Louis Schwnss, John Gibbons and D. I. Phil lips, of tho newly appointed high mid training school committee, in company with Superintendent George Howell nnd Secretury E. D. Fellows, mnilo a visit to tho high school yestorday morning. They nttended tho opening exercises nnd afterwards made u tour of tho different departments, Superintendent Howell Introducing tho committeemen to tho teachers. After witnessing the openlnp exer cises Messrs. Jayne, Glbbon3, flowell and Fellows, nt tho request of I'llu clpal Phillips, made uddresos to tho children. Major Fellows evoked a buist cf In. it applause by a happy reference to in..- ixtellent record made by ihu IiIkIi school boys in tho Thir teenth regiment. How's This ? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Cuturrii that cun not ha cured by Hull's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENUV ii CO.. Props.. Toledo. O. Wo the uudei'hlBiied, havo known F. J. Cheney for tho last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable. In nil business transactions nnd financially cble to carry out any obligations made by their tlrm. AVest & Truax, AVholesalo Druggists, To ledo, O. AA'aldlng, Klnnan & Mnrvn, AVhoelsala Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is tnkon Intornally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tho system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimon ials free. Haifa Family Pilla ox tho best. i I
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