THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1899. 10 Sunday-School Lesson for June 11. Christ Rflseo, JOHN xix, 11-20. RELIGIOUS. "Tim Homnnce of a nine" might very propery designate, the reading of nn Interesting chapter In tho written hli tory of the Prcshyterlan general iib Bcmbly In Bosslon for eleven dnys In one of tho most beautiful cities oi oui' northwest, Minneapolis, The second Thursday of the ntiseinuly wai a Held day for foreign missions. nc I.i Harris, of Indiana, read tho annual report of foreign missions, which, nboundlng aH It did, with suggestive nnd encouraging figures, dates, pa thetic Incidents of anxieties, werlflces nnd nchlevementH verily thrilled not only the 633 commissions, but a thousand people besides win vcra pre bnl and who crowded all available ppacc In the large auditorium of West minster church. Tho report was followed by an elo quent and stlrrlns speech by the secre tary of tho board, Itev. Dr. Arthur Brown, of New York. He revealed the fact that thirty choice young men, nnd women had been commissioned by tho board for foreign Holds, but had been waiting ere they could be sent to work, for the funds with which to maintain them. Could not this assem bly provide tho money with which ono of the young men could be sent at onco to India? It appeals that such nn ap peal of words, of opportunity, of need, could "ot be resisted. Indeed, was It not tho unmistakable voice, not only of a providential circumstance, but of n providential emergency? A willing offering toward a fund with which to send to Japan itev. Mr. Harris, of the last class of Princeton Theological seminary, was taken. And now comes the romanee. In the congregation was n, young lady of u re fined New England family and educat ed In the east, us the collection plato came, near she whispered to a friend next: "I have no money to give, I must give something," nnd with those words she removed a plain gold ring, thfl only one she wore, nnd quietly, un ostentatiously, laid it on the Master's plate for His use. The ring nttracted no little attention nnd was made the center of a dramatic scene on the following day, when an address was mndo In which the speak er said: "Tills is worth more than the J23 at which It 18 appraised. Will not the people present redeem It for Its real value. The ministerial nnd lay commissioners one after another advanced to the altar and heaped upon tho moderator's table their gold and silver and bank notes to the amount of $375. This offering added to the former sum, mnde nearly $900, The whole amount was by no means fabu lous, It was by no means large enough to boast of. The gift of $900 by the assembly was hardly us much as the gift of tho ring by the young lady missionary, but as a "Homnnce of a King" It altogether breathes a sweet and refining and gladsome fragrance and surely Is worthy of a place In the voluminous records of Christian sacri fice and giving entitled "She hath done what sho could." All who attended tho K. of P. Mem orial service at tho opera house Sun day nfternoon were delighted with the excellent sermon of tho llev. E. It. Lewis, pastor of the Congregational church. It was an Ideal Pythian dis course, showing thought and research. Ho brought out and made clear many facts of tho Pythagorean period that were not fully understood by the K. of P. here. Mr. Lewis Is a clear thinker and a logical reasoner. His many social qualities have endeared him to the people of Shawnee. The Shawnee Journal, Juno 2, 1S99. Mr. Lewis was formerly a resident of this city and resided at 1227 Academy street. Bight Rev. Klshop Hoban will bless an addition to St. Mary's cemetery In Wilkes-Barre this afternoon. On Sunday morning he will administer confirmation to a large class of chil dren In the church in Georgetown, of which Rev. F. P. McNally is pastor. On Sunday afternoon he will lay the corner frtono of the now Churcb of the Immaculate Conception In Taylor, Rev. J. A. Mollltt, pastor. The following programme of music will bo rendered in tho Second Pres byterian church Sunday evening: Organ prelude. Tha Day Is Ended" Bartlett (Alto solo and quartette, with violin obligate.) "Tho Homeland" Stebblns Organ postludo. Sunday service In the Young Wo men's Christian association at 0.43 p. m. Mrs. Lowry will lead the ser vice In the North Scranton branch, 2048 North Main avenue nt 3.45 n. m. Service in the West Scranton branch Muslin Underwear lin. Every garment in the lot is worth one-third more than will convince you that our prices are the lowest. Corset Covers. Plain good muslin, 8c. Plain fine muslin, ioc. Embroidery trim, 12 yic. Cambric, embroidery trim, 1 jc. Tucked front embroidery, 23 c. Cluster tucked, front lace trim, 39c. Fine all over embroidery and tuck ing, 48c. Muslin Drawers. Good muslin, six tucks, 1 ?c. Extra good muslin, six cluster tucks, 19 cents. Fine cambric ruffle, six cluster tucks, 25 cents. Embroidered ruffle, two rows cluster tucks, 39 cents. Fine wide torchon lace and insertion trimmed, 38 cents. Extra fine embroidery ruffle and tucks, 48 cents. A Great Variety of Higher Priced Garments. MEARS & HAGEN nt 3.43 p. m. All girls and women nro Invited to these services. flleligious News Notes A sunrise prayer meeting will bo held ot C o'clock tomorrow morning In tho Gospel tent at the Driving park. Rev. W. A. needier, of Archbald, Pn .has accepted an Invitation to preach tho bacculaurcate sermon to the grad uating class at Worcester N. Y., June is. The Homo Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church has Issued invitations to a reception Friday eve ning, June 16, at 8 o'clock, at the resi dence of Mrs. Jumcs Archbald, 421 Jef ferson aventi. Tomorrow's Services Episcopal. North Main Avenue Baptist church Rev. W. G. WntUlns, pastor. Preach ing nt 10.30 and 7.30. Bible school at 2 p. m. Pubiect for tho day. "Fore-ordl-nntlou." Morning phase, "Its Relation to God's People;" evening phase, "Its Relation to the Savior." All nro In vited. St Luke's parish Rev. Rogers Is rael, rector; Rev. E. J. Haughton, sen ior curate; Rev. M. B Nash, Junior curate. Second Sunday after Trinity. St. Luke's church 7.30 a, m., Holy Communion; 10.30 a. m., morning prayer nnd sermon, 7.30 p. m., evening prayer nnd sermon; 9.13 a, m., Sunday school and Bible classes. St. Mark's, Dunmore 8 n. m., Holy Communion: 10.30 n. m.. morning prayer, sermon and Holy Communion; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer and ser mon; 3 p. m., Sunday school and Bible Cl.lSSPS. East End mission, Prosoott avenue 3 p. m.. Sunday school nnd Bible classes; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer nnd sermon. South Side mission. Fig street ?.30 p. m., Sunday school and Bible classes. St.- George's, Olyphant 2.30 p. m.. Sundav school nnd Bible classes; 3.30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon. Church of the Geod Shepherd 10.30 a. m. nnd 7.30 p. m. The rector, the Rev. Francis R. Bateman, will officiate. Evangelical Lutheran. The Evangelical Lutheran Second Sunday after Trinity. Gospel, Luke, 14:10-24: epistle, I John, 3:15-18. Vest ment color, green, St. Mark's, Washburn nnd Four teenth streets. Itev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. D., pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Luther league at 6.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 m. Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mul berry street. Rev. C. G. Spleker. pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 m.: Luther league at 6.30 p. m. Eton's, Mifflin nvenuo. Rev. P. F. Zlzelmaiin. pastor Services at 10.30 a. in.: Sunday school at 2 p. m. St. Paul's, Short avenue, Rev. W. C. L. Lauer, pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 2.30 P. m. Christ, Cedar nvenuo and Beech street. Rev. James Wltke. pastor Ser vices at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sun day school at 2 p. in. St. Peter's, Prescott avenue. Rev. J. W. Randolph, pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 2 p. m. Grace Evangellcnl Lutheran church of the General Synod Rev. Luther Hess Waring, pastor, corner Madlron nvenue and Mulberry street. Divine services and preaching by pastor 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school and pastor's Bible class 9.30 a. m,, Chris tian Endeavor, 5.30 p. m. Methodist Episcopal. Elm Park church Prayer and praise service nt 9.30 a. m.: at 10.30 rhlldronY, day exercises by the Sunday school and baptism of children. Epworth League at 6.30 p. m. end preaching by the pastor, C. M. Glftlii, D. D., at 7.30. Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Children's day services nt 10.30 a. in. No Sabbath school sessioj will be held. Address by George L. l'eclc, esq., at 7.30 p. m. Other services as usual. Alllsi mission, Keyset' avenue and Luzerne street Sabbath school, 2.30 p. in. Mr. Henry Curry will preach nt 7 P. m. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church Annual Children's day exercises In the morning; Epworth league nt 6,30 p. m.; preaching by the pastor. Rev. W. G. Simpson, at 7.30. An Invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Frovldonco Methodist Episcopal church Rev. William Edgar, pastor. Children's day exercises at 10.30 a. in., under auspices of Sunday school. An Interesting program will be rendered. Epworth League at 6.45 p. in. The pas tor will preach at 7.30 p. m. At the morning service offerings will be re ceived to assist worthy young mnn and women to obtain an education. Services at the Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday. Juno 11, as follows: Sermon at 10.30 a. m. by the pastor. Rev. II. A. Grant. D. B. Sunday school at 2.30 p. in. Chil dren's day exercises will bo conducted 7?c Torchon BY J. E. GILBERT, D. D., LL. D., Secretary of American Society of Religious Education.' CONTEXT. The death of Jesus was attended by startling phenomena. Tho veil of tho tcmnlo was rent In twain, the earth quaked, (Matt: xxvll:51) and darkness covered tho land. (Luke xxill: 41.) When the dentil was olllclally cer tlffed, Joseph ot Arlmuthea, a secret disciple of Jesus, (John xlx:3S) having obtained iPllate'spermlsslonand secured tho assistance of NIcodemus, removed tho body from tho cross, embalmed It, and laid It away In a now tomb. To prevent fraud, ob they claimed, the chief priests and Pharisees caused the stone at the mouth of the sepulchre to be sealed, and a strong guard of Roman soldiers was stationed there. Night enmo on nnd Jesus rested In tho house of the dead. Very early Sunday morn ing certain women went to the sepul chre to embalm the body, but It wns gone. One of them, Mary Magdalene, hastened to Inform Peter nnd John, who came and quickly withdrew. After their departure Mary returned, and our les son recites what followed. APPEARANCE. The sepulchre of tho East was not unlike the vault to bo found In the modern cemetery, It had an Inner apartment where the dead wns deposited and an outer vesti bule where one might stand or sit at pleasure. For a time Mary remained alone In this vestibule weeping, her sorrow occasioned partly by the Lord's death, but Increased by the fact that His body had been taken away. (V. 11.) Stopping down to peer through the narrow passage way, her loving heart yet hoping that tho mystery might be disclosed, sho saw two angels, who were stationed at the head and feet, where the body of Jesus had been. (v. 12.) This appenranco, strange as It may seem to us, was In full harmony with the entire earthly career of the Saviour, which was marked on mnny occasions (Luke 1:2S), by tho visitations of beings from tho heavenly world. (Matt. 1:21.) The Interest of angels In Him and In His mission was publicly announced. (Matt. xvl;27.) , INTERVIEW. The two bright ones from tho realms of glory had not come merely as sentinels In the empty se pulchre, by their presence to mark tho spot where the body of Jesus h'ad lain, although such a service would have been worthy of them. But they were there to advise nnd comfort. Invisible w hen Peter and John visited the spot, (John xx:7) they nppeared when a wo man came in sorrow. "Why weopest thou?" they inquired, employing hu man language to reach a troubled heart. (V. 13.) The emphasis should be laid on the first word of this ques tion. There wns no occasion for weep ing. Rejoicing would be more appro priate. How often in this life do men see one side of an event only, and that the dark and forbidding side! Mary's answer told tho whole story In few words. The body of Jesus had been re moved and she did not know where. She knew nothing of a resurrection, and could only suppose that the sacred lemains of the one she loved had been stolen. The bare thought, after tho tragic scenes of the crucifixion, was enough to fill a woman's heart with agony. RECOONITION.Whilo thus ac counting for her tears Mary became conscious of another Presence. Turn ing backward she saw a person stand ing near. It was Jesus, but not as she had known Him. (V. 11.) After His resurrection He had the power to ap rtftA.AftAAAAAh..ti.......rt....A...Aftft.A........... at S p. m., at which time a good pro gramme will be rendered, under the management of Mrs. S. J. Morton. Tho public is cordially Invited to any or all of these services. Presbyterian. First Presbyterian church Morning service, 10.30 a. m.; nfternoon frervlce, 1.30 p. m, Dr. McLeod will preach both morning and afternoon. The rerviees will have special reference to Children's day. The congregation will meet in thi Sunday school at 4.30 In the after noon. Strangers welcome. The Second Presbyterian church, Rev. Charles 12. Robinson, D. D.. pastor Services at 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. m.; Children's day service In the morning. In the evening Harry Nye, of Prince ton Theological seminary, and a mem ber of this church, will preach. All aro welcome. Wn.ihburn Street Presbyterian church Rev. John P. Moffat, pastor. Children's day service in tho morning 10.30. Bible tahool and church service merged Into one. An elaborate pro gramme, full orchestra, a beautiful eer- Sanitary, not a garment made in a sweat shop, full sizes, no Door mus we ask for it. Comparison Skirts. Good muslin, nicely tucked, 48c. Fine cambric, nicely tucked, 49c. Fine India linen short skirt, 48c. Very fine tucked and insertion, 63c. Fine embroidery ruffle and tucks,79c Best fine muslin, hemstitched tucks, lace insertion, tucks, 80c. Jones' soft muslin, lace trimmed, $1.25. Gowns. Good plain muslin, 59c. Best muslin fine embroidery back and front, 39c Trimmed neck, front and sleeves, tucks and embroidery, 48c. Cambric tucking insertion and embroidery trim, 68c. Fine torchon lace strap tucking and embroidery 79 cents. Biadere embroidery lace and open trim, 95c. Best muslin torchon lace, fine embroidery, 95c. Beautiful embroidery lace, open work, $1.25. pear nnd disappear at pleasure, but In a form so different as not to bo known. (Luke xxlv:30-31.) Jesus put to Mary the same questlcm nsked by tho angels and added, "Whom scckest thou?" Thinking that he wns tho gardener, and hoping that he might explain the secret of the empty nnd angel-haunted grave, sho replied with a tender ap peal, "If you took Him away, tell me where Ho Is and I will take Him." (v. 15.) There Is in these words such an outburst of affectionate solicitude as one rarely discovers, a most ad mirable exhibition of a woman's heart. One word only was spoken by Jesus, the woman's name, "Mary;" (v.lG.) Something In the tone of His voice possibly, or something In His manner, now slightly changed and made like to the old habit, caused Mary to recognize Jesus, and she exclaimed, "Rabonl," that is Master. INSTRUCTION. In an instant Mary was transferred from tho profoundest grief to tho most exalted Joy. Twlc had she lost the Christ onco In the crucifixion, once In tho disappearance of His body from the tomb. Now that He stood before her sho desired to throw herself at His feet, to seize and hold Him nnd enjoy His society, but He restrained her. "Touch mo not," Ho said, assigning two reasons (v. 17). He had not yet nscended to the Father, the statement being a support to the doctrine of the Intermediate state, as held by some. (I Peter 111:19.) It is evi dent that tho post-resurrection Inti macy of Christ with His disciples was intended to be on a higher plane than that allowed before tho crucifixion. (2 Cor. v:16.) Besides, Jesus desired this woman to bo tho first evangel, Ho would not havo her tarry to express her affection for Him, but He directed her to hasten to tho disciples, whom He called brethren and declared to them, that having broken tho bands of death, He would ascend unto His Father. In all this Jesus gave Mary instruction on four Important doctrines which after ward had large place In the church. REPORT. Did Jesus Immediately disappear after Instructing Mary? Wo may reasonably suppose that Ho did, for nothing could be gained by con tinuing loncer with her. Shortlv after He came to the othar women, who had npproached the sepulchre with Mary and had been separated from her, and having allowed them a liberty before denied, He gave them orders to report to tho brethren (Matt, xxvlll, 9-10), that He would meet them in Galilee, a. promise made before His death (Matt, xvl, 32), which the angels recalled (Maik, xvl, 7). Thus two messages were borne one by Mary alone, one by tho other three women all of them an nouncing the resurrection, one of them proclaiming a meeting, the other an ascension. Mary was true to the duty laid upon her, nnd as she first received instructions it is probable that she wns first to arrive In Jerusalem v, 17), honored In being permitted before any other to bear the glad tidings that tho dead was alive. The other women, coming after, continued her words, leaving no good ground for the disci ples to doubt. SALUTATION. All through that flist day strange and contllctlng ru mors floated about Jerusalem, causing much excitement. The statements of the women, repeated by the disciples, seemed to most persons Incredible, be- vice. In tho evening there will be ec hoes from tho morning service, also special music by the choir. Kdson Howen. the tenor, will also sing; mil orchestra In tho evening. Offering at each service for Sabbath school work. Ml welcome, church will seat 1,200 per sons. Sumner Avenue Prsbytoiian church Rev. L. R. Foster, pastor. Sunday school nt 2 p. m.; Children'. day exor cises at f! p. m.i Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m.; prayer meeting. 7.30 p. m., Wed nesday. C.reen Ridge Presbyterian church, Rev. Isaac J. Lansing, pastor 10.30, service of worship with sermon, sub Jet, "Why Christ Called Poter. Satan;" 12 ni., Bible school; C.43 p. m.. Christian Kndenvor: 7.4: p. m., service with ser mon by the pastor, subject. "Judah's Silver." A cordial welcome to all. Providence Presbyterian church, Rev, George 12. Guild, D. D., pastor The morning hour of worship will bo de voted to Children's day. The services will lie in charge of Sunday School Superintendent H. H. McKechnn, and the school ulll occupy the central posi tion of the auditorium. The offering will be for Sunday school missions. At the service of the evening the pastor will glvo a short sermon; theme, "A Notable Fact About the Apostles." Kndenvor service at C.33 o'clock. Presbyterian chapel, corner of Adam" nvenue nnd New York street. Rev. James Hughes, pastor Subject, "Th Man Fell Among Thieves." Time of service, 7.43 p. m. Taylor Presbyterian church Chil dren's day exercises at 10.30 n, m., fol lowed by communion. Baptist. First Baptist church. Rev. S. F. Mathews, pastor The usual services morning and evening, 11.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m at tho Welsh Baptist church, Main nvenue: Sunday school at 2.30 p. m., Plymouth church, Dr. Beddoe. superintendent: R. Y. P. IT. prayer meeting at 6.30 p. m. In Ivorlto hall. Regular weekly prayer meeting nt 7.30 p. m. Wednesdny. All are cordially In vited to these services. Jackson Street Raptlst church Prayer meeting at 9.30, Hrothcr Bon Smith, lender. Preaching orvlce nt io.r.0. The pastor, Rev. Thomas do Gruchy. will preach; topic, "Memorials by ths Way." Sunday school nt 2. Al fred Roberts, superintendent. Even ing service nt 7 sharp, praise and song service, followed by a short sermon; topic. "Christ Above All." Tho Lord's supper will bo administered at the close of evening servlco. The public Is al ways welcomed at this popular even ing service. Mondiiy, 7.30 p. m.. Fide llan society will meet; Tuesday, B. Y. P. 17. delegates are to be elected for tho national convontlon held at Rich mond, Va. Shlloh Baptist church. 30j center nuiiDii u:ipuai rmiicu. ouj rmur i Ptreet-rreacning at J".'". nun my MIIIIUI, m ', 111.. IWIIIIK I fMW O IlllkHII, 7 p. in. Evening subject. "Pravor. its Creeds, Its Effects nnd IUs Results." All are welcome. Rev. J. H. Bell, pastor. Miscellaneous. Grace Reformed Episcopal church. Wyoming nvenue,, below Mulberry .street. Rev. George L. Alrlch, pastor Prayer nnd praise service at 9.30 a. m.i divine worship nt 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; preaching by the pastor In the morning, subject, "The Holy Spirit." John. 3:31; evening studies In Daniel, causo so contrary to tho expectations of friends and foes. Besides, tho silly story of tho soldiers, which they wcro bribed to put forth, circulated even before the messnge of tho women (Matt, xxvlll, 11-15), gained currency to servo its bad purpose. One thing, however, was settled, and might bo verified by all, the body wns missing. What had become of It? In tho own ing the disciples came together, prob ably to discuss the situation, If possi ble to arrive at tho truth and determine their proper course of action. Sud denly there came Into tho assembly two who had returned from the vil lage of Emmaus, declaring that Je3us bad appeared to them (Luko xxlv, 13 35). They had scaicely finished their recital, when the doors of the room being shut, Jesus stood among them (v, 19). This was His fourth manifes tation. With great gentleness Ho saluted the company, saying "Peace be unto you," imparting what Ho be fore had promised (John, xtv, 27). GLADNESS. This evening visit of Jesus to tho disciples In Jerusalem was nn Important event. It Is evident that up to that tlmo tho fact of tho resur rection haOX scarcely been accepted. The Journey to Emniaua Indicated a disposition to scatter abroad, the hope having died out of tho heart, and the words ot the women having made but little impression (Luke, xxlv, 21-24). If His cause Is to bo rescued from de feat and His chosen lenders shall bo prepared for their mission, something must be done quickly to confirm their fnltli. Hence Jesus gathered tho as tonished men about Him and showed Ills hands nnd side. In which wcro tho wounds made by tho nails and spear (John, xlx, 31), furnishing the highest possible evidence that the body before them was not a mere spectre, but the veritable body that hung on tho cross. That exhibit ended all discussion. They who were present wcro convinced that their Master hnd returned to thorn. In that hour faith In the resurrection be came clear and strong In tho minds of men competent to witness. Their sor row pasted away (John, xvl, 32). Hope revived, and gladness filled their hearts (v, 20). CONCLUSION. The lesson Is chief- ly valuable in establishing the facta of Christ's resurrection. The entire recital boars on Its. face the simple and honest purpose of the actors. Women, who went to the grave to embalm a dead body, showing that they had no thought of a restoration to life, were the first to testify, as they were least likely to publish a falsehood. Men. who are generally inclined to ques tion tho supernatural, having heard the words of the women, were reluctant to believe until they saw the form of Jesus, bearing the marks of death and tho company that saw was too large to admit the theory of a delusion or a conspiracy for fraud. All this oc curred In less than twenty-four hours, while there wcro abundant facilities for determining tho truthfulness, of anv matter. A band of terrified and bewil dered Galileans, assembled in tho city where their Master was condemned, was transformed In a single evening Into a joyous company of belle.vers, who, while for a time they lacked pur pose, vet eventually became earnest heralds to their fellowmen, declaring oven unto death, that Jesus rose from the grave (Acts Iv, 10). "The Book Fnsealed," Danl., 12:1. Sab bath school at VI m.: Y. P. S. C. E. at C.30 p. m. Seats aro free. Strangers always welcome, The t'nion Bible class for lesson study Friday evening at 7.43 o'clock. All Souls' rnlversallst church, on Pine street between Adam? and .loffer- enn avenue Bov. O. B. Beardsley. p.is- tor. aiornlns service, lO.liO. There will bo n brief sermon, subject "Origin and IVefulness of rhildren's Sunday." Fol lowing the morning service will be the children's exercises nppropiiate for the day. Kvcnlng service. 7.30. subject "Strikes, Their Tause and How to Set tle Them." Y. P. C. V. meeting at 0.30 P. in. The morning pervlce will be In teresting nnd wo trust the evening subject will glvo an Iden bearing upon the affairs of our city today. First Church of Christ, Scientist, FID Adams avenm Sunday services. 10 20 ii. m. nnd 7.R0 p. m. Subiect. "Sacra ment." Spiritual communion imme diately after morning service. Wed nesday evening meeting nt S o'clock. All welcome. At the Baptist Ministers' conference next Mom'ny morning, Itev, J. It. Ki lls', of Blakely, will read a paper on: "Tho Poet Preachers Tennyson and Browning." Christ's church, Protestant Episcopal, Washington avenue near the Country club T.'nt services. 10.30 n. m 2.30 p. m., 7.30 p. in.; Hudson orchestra; popu lar hymns; good music; nil welcome. Ilev. F. S. Ballentino, pastor. Flitted Evangelical church, Capouse nvenue. Bev. C. IX Moore, pastor Sab bath school at 9.13 a. m.; preaching at 10. 4r. a. m. and 7.30 p. m.: Keystone League Christian Endeavor nt (i.30 p. m.; prayer mooting Wednesday at 7.30 p. in. AH are welcome. Calvary Informed church, corner of Monroe nvmuc and Gibsnii street, Bev! (1. W. Welsh 10.30 n. m. morning ser vice, subject, "A Quiet Sabbath;" 11.15 a. m., Sunday school; 6.43 p. m Chris tian Endeavor; 7.30 p. in., evening ser vice, "Christ's True Helatives." The People's Prohibition church, Bev. Dr. Bird, pastor There will be no regu lar servic in Co-operative hall for sev eral weeks, as the pastor expects to take several weeeks' vacation, visiting Auburn, Ithaca and other places In New York before his return. Notices of servlco will bo given later. Volunteers nt America, 310 Washing ton nvenue. Captain George Totten In command Sunday, Juno 11. meetings will be hold at 3 and 8 p. in., to which everybody is cordially invited. Seats free. Nice, cool hall. Meetings aro also held every night during tho week ex cept Monday. Christian workers In vited to lend a helping hand. DOUBTS AS TO THE DATE. Difference of Opinion as to When Ohio Became a State. rrom tnr, Cincinnati Bmiulrer. There Is somo doubt as to tho exact dnto upon which Ohio became, a state. Ohio was a separato "territory," being n part of the northwest territory. In 1S01 the pooplo living In the portion of tho northwest now embraced In tha state of Ohio called a convention to frame a state constitution for tho die trlct which hail set up a claim to state hood tindor tho tilth article ot the or dinance of 1787. That convention met In Chlllicotho on Nov. 1, 1S02, and on yrminTOTE AefjclablcPrcparationrorAs slmllatirig uWoodflndRcdula ling thcStamochs ondDrnvcis of fromoTwTTicsUon,Chccrfut ticas aridlfcstContalns neither OpiumiorpliihO'nor Hncral. TJOT NA11C OTIC. RxipecfOtilJk-SWIXLWUim Puntpkvt Sn- sllxJmn SttU Jt&tianattSotm tlantitd Saprr . AnprfMincmcdv forConslioa- tion.Sour Stomach.Diarrhoea, Worms onvulsions,tcvcrJSlv ncss andLoss OF SLEEP. Ttte'Stmlte Signature of TEV -YORK. EXACT COPr OF-WRAEPEB. Nov. 29 completed its work. The con stitution thus framed was not submit ted to the people, but was declared rati fied by the convention It self. On Feb. 17. 1S03, the United Sta-s congress passed an act admitting Ohio Into tho union as a state, said act In coming operative upon the assembling of tho first state legislature at Chilli cotlio at 10 a. in. Tuesday, March 1, 1S03, nnd both houses Immediately or ganized. Thus there are three dates about which opinions may differ as to tho exact Initial period of Ohio statehood. They are Nov. 29, 1S02, when tho con stitution was perfected and ratified; Feb. 17, 1S03, when congress passed tho act admitting Ohio, and March 1. 1S03, when the legislature assembled and or ganized. The latter date appears to have the greatest claim. In view ot tho langungc of tho act of congress and the organization of tho legislature. The two houses of the legislature met In joint session at 11 a. in., March 3, 1S03, to open and declare the result of the ballot for governor. Edward Tlllln was declared elected, receiving 4,oCl votes. There were no ballots cast against him. At 1 o'clock p. m. tho same day Governor Tlflln was sworn In at a Joint session of the two houses of the legislature by Judge Meigs. ii Lager Brewery 3Ianuracturcrs of OLD STOCK M 435 10 455 H. HlHlh SL SfiiaHlOIL PO Tclcphoiu Call, 23;J. THE MOQSiC pon CO, Rooms lninlCom'Miimi'g. SCRANTON, PA. Hining and Blasting POWDER .M.,de at Mooslo and Itush inte Works, LAFLIN & RAND POWDER CO.'S ORANGE GUN POWDER Kl ctrlo n,ittarl, Kleotrio KtplorterJ. forojcptoillui; Umt, Safety t'una and Rjpaino Chem'ci! Co's exiSves The Dickson Manufacturing Co. fc'criiut-Jn nud Wlllto-Burro, Pa, Manufacturers or LOCOMOTIVES, STATIONARY ENGINES Hollers, Holstlnit anil Pumping Machinery. General Office, Scranton, Pa. WHEN IN STRONG A6AIH ! tfcvlior to !h whole belne. All drains so 'N .V m a m fegg .tre properly cureu, incircoBuniDnvii.it .ydicuicuiiinu .u. ,, -w......w- --- lSM ailed seated ated, Price t M money, 5-00, BCOU For Sale by JOHN II. I'UULPS, uml Spruce street. For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought. TORIA THC CrNTAUR COMPANY. HCW YORK CITT. READY REFERENCE GUIDE OF Scranton Representative Firms ART MATOUAI, FRAMING AND PUO- TO SLPl'UCS. Tho Grirtln Art Studio, MS Wyomine. HANKS. Scranton Savings Bank, IK Wyomlnjr. Merchants' & Mechanics' Bank, 420 Laclc. Third National Bank. 118 Wyoming. West Side Hank. 109 N. Main. Lack. Trust & Safe Dcp. Co., 401 Lacka. Traders' N'at. Rank, Wyom. & Spruce. Dime. Dls. and Dep., Wyom. & Spruco HOOTS AND SIIOIIS-WIIOLESALE. Goldsmith Bros., C'll Lackawanna. confi:ctioni:rv and ick cream wholesale. Williams, J. D. .t llro.. 312 Lackawanna. I'lU'ITS-WHOLESALE. Wcsman Fruit Co., It Lackawanna. GROCERS-WHOLESALE. Kelly, T. J. & Co.. 14 Lackawanna. HARDWARE AND MINE SUPPLIES. Hunt & Connell Co., 431 Lackawinnr.. HEATING AND PLUMPING. Howlcy, P. i &. M. T.. 231 Wyoming. HARNESS AND THENKS. Fritz, G. V., 410 Lackawanna. HllLDERS' HARDWARE. STOVES. ETC. Lackawanna Hardware Co., 221 Lacka. lir.DDING, SPRINGS. ETC. Tho Scranton Deddlng Co., COC Lacka. HARDWARE. STOVES. ETC. Leonard, Thos. F Lackawanna ave. HAND INSTRUMENTS AND PIANOS. Finn & Phillips, 13S Wyoming. FLRNITl'RE AND CARPETS. Protheroo & Co., 131 Washlnirton. l.r.MIIDIt AND PLANING MILL. Ansley, Joseph & Son. 801 Scranton. DIAMONDS. WATCHES AND JEWELRY Mcrcercau & Connell, S07 Lackawanna. .MEATS AND VEGETABLES. Carr, T. E. & Son, 213 "Washington. GRANITE MONUMENTAL WORKS. Owens Bros., 215 Adams. LOAN AND IIUILDING ASSOCIATIONS. Security BMg & Sav'gs Union, Mcars Bldg CRACKERS, CAKES, ETC. Nat. Biscuit Co. (Scra'n Branch). 20 Laclc. CARRIAGES AND HARNESS. Slmrcll, V. A., 515 Linden. 1,'APER AND HUTCH ER SUPPLIES. Uthman Paper Co., 223 Spruce. HITTER, EGGS AND CHEESE. Stevens, F. D. & Co., 32 Lackawanna. FLOUR. FEED, HAY AND GRAIN. The Weston Mill Co., Lackawanna ave. .MACARONI AND VERMICELLI. Casscso Bros., 9D Lackawanna ave. JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS-WHOLE SALE. Levy, K. B. & Bro., Traders' Bldg. HITTER, EGGS. FLOUR, HAY. ETC Kasterle & Co., 131 Franklin. Babcock, IL F & Co., 116 Franklin. JEWELERS AND WATCH MATERIAL. Phillips, Geo. &. Co., Coal ENChange. WINES AND LIQUOR. Casey Bros., 216 Lackawanna. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Northwestern Mutual Life, Mears Bldg. LAW AND COLLECTION. Okcll & Dunn. Coal Exchange. Yocum, Geo. C, Connell Bldg. IIICYCI.ES AND PHOTO SUPPLIES. Florey & Brooks, 211 Washington. OVERALLS. UNDERWEAR, ETC. Harris, S 322 Pena ave. LUHRICATING OILS AND GREASES. Maloney Oil Mfg. Co.. 141 Meridian. OIL, PAINT AND VARNISH. Maloney Oil Mfg. Co.. Ill Meridian. STATIONERS AND ENGRAVERS. Prendergast & Gelpcl, 207 Washington. FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Tngue. P. W., 113 S, Main.; rtebldenco 1124 Jackson. Price, William, 135 S. Main. DRV GOODS, SHOES AND GROCERIES McCann. P. J., 411 N. Main. DOUDT, TRY They have itooJ the ten of rem. and have cured thousands of cases of Ncrtsut Diseases, sues as Debility, Uiuincss, Sleepless oess and varicocele, Atrophy.&c They clear the brain, strengthen the circulation, mate dlcestlon trf.tt. and imDart a healthy " - . ,..--., c - - and losses are cheekearai0'. unless panenw M liH W 'wF jW At ft 1 1 perboc t boxes, with Iron-clad legal guarantee tocure or refundtua lor free book. Address, HEAL MEDICINE CO., Cleveland, 0. Pharmacist, cor Wyoming avenuo