J'i& t . V, THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1900. is ' f I Religious.... THOSE Interested In the Young "Women's Christian association are making a special effort to further the West Side work which has now been established for a year with most satisfactory re sults. In no section of the city aro open rooms where young girls may con gregate so much needed as in Hyde Park. That such a nafe and pleasnnt resort Is appreciated Is proved by the largo number of young girls who flock to the branch rooms. Thero are far too many young girls on the street late these summer nights. With the restlessness of youth and the desire for ausement they are readily drawn Into any company which pre sents Itself. If It should be In tho Young Women's Christian association rooms, where some gracious, puro hearted voung woman may throw about them the charm of her welcome and her friendship what a vast difference may be made In their future. To close these hospitable rooms Is to relax the beneficent Influence which has been established about hundreds of West Side girls. Hyde Park people should emulate tho example of the North End and rally to the support of their Young Women's Christian association for more blessed than they or anybody else can know Is the Influence of a re fined, elevating place such as is of-1 fered by such organizations for the uplifting ot young womanhood. Miss Vlnnle Howe has boon selected to so licit subscriptions for th support of the West Side brunch. Rev. Itobcrt P. Y. Pierce, V. D., sails Saturday, July 9, for London, as a delegate to the World's Christian Endeavor convention. After the Christian Endeavor meetings Pastor Pierce and Mr. J. Lawrence Stello will make an extended tour of the conti nent, visiting Holland, Belgium, Switz erland, Ober-Amcrgau, Venice, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, France and tho Paris exposition. They will return early In September. AVhllc Dr. Pierce will be lecturing during the Christian En deavor convention In London, Mrs. fierce will be one of the speakers at the Baptist Young People's union con vention in Cincinnati, Ohio. Penn Avenue church will be fortunate In being so well represented nt both of the great gatherings of young people this summer. Rev. Dr. C. M. Giffln will occupy the pulpit at Elm Park church tomorrow for the last time before leaving for his vacation. During his absence the sup plies selected are nmong the beat known clergymen of the denomination. Next Sunday Rev. Dr. Phelps, of Syra cuse, will preach. The following Sun day Rev. Dr. 11. C. McDermott. of Oneonta, will be tho supply. Rev. Richard Hiorns will conduct the Wed nesday evening prayer services. Religions News Notes. Gospel meeting at tho Young Wo men's Christian association at 3.43 p. m. tomorrow. Short service. All wo men and girls arc Invited. Gospel meeting at the West Scran ton branch of the Young Women's Christian association tomorrow at 3.43 p. m. All girls are invited. W. AV. Adair will speak at tho meet ing on Sunday at 3.45 p. m. at the Railroad Young Men's Christian asso ciation. A cordial Invitation Is ex tended to all. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban will adminis ter the sacrament of confirmation Sun day morning to a class of 400 hildrcn at Plymouth. In the afternoon he con firms a class at Nantlcoke. Simpson church welcomes to Its pul pit tomorrow Rev. Dr. S. Moore, a for mer pastor, who, In tho nbsenco of the pastor, will preach both morning and evening. Dr. Moore Is a scholarly gentleman and a preacher of groat ability. Tomorrow's Services Presbyterian. Second Presbyterian Churcli Union services between the First and Second Presbyterian church at 10.SO a. m. and 7.S0 p. m. The Rev. J. JicC. Holmes, I). I)., ot Poughkcepsle, will preach morning and evening. All are in vited. Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Only one preaching 6ervicc at 10.30 a. in. Sermon by Bev. L. It. Foster, assistant pastor. nible school at 12 o'clock, and meeting ot the Society of Christian Endeavor at 6.43 p. m. Sumrer Avenue rrcsbytcrian Church, corner Bumner avenue and Price street Services nt 10.30 . m. and 6 p. m.j morning theme, "Yoursclt is Salt;" evening, "The Highway of I.ttc." Vreaching by Kev. Frank J. Jlilman. Sunday school, 2 p. m.; Young People's Society of Chris tian Endeavor at 7 o'clock; theme, "The Power ol Small Things," Maik iv: K0-32. Krerybody welcome. Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.S0 p. m.; Plble school at 12 m.; Christian Endeavor Young People at 6.20 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7.30 p. m. Dr. Mofllt will preach morning and evening. Bhort evening service. Special music. All wcl. come. Providence Presbyterian church Kev. C.corgo E. Guild, D. D., pastor. Sacramental service at 10.30 a. m.: Sunday school, 12 o'clock; Endeavor meeting, 6.33 o'clock; Sabbath evening service of one hour, commencing at 7.30 o'clock, devo tional and praise. K-lllllfrM-- ' ? hi-rftinam ; PILLS ;! The Best and Safest ; ; Family Medicine ; FOR ALU , ! Bilimis and Nervnns DlsnWIers . '. V Sick Headache, Constipation, j Weak Stomach, Impaired Di-; ; gestion, Disordered Liver and ;; Female Aliments, f j j The World's Medicine j l Annual Sale Exceed! 6,000,000 Uoxes, ' i ' 10 cent and 23 cents, at all drug stores. ' Beecham's Hilt have the largest sale ot ' ' any Proprietary Madlclne in the world, and tnts has Dcen achieved ' 'Without the publication of testimonials' J Adams Avenue Chapel, New York street Iter. James Hughes, pastor, will preach morning and evening at 10.30 and 7.30 o'clock. Sunday school at 3 p. m;. Mr. Chandler, superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6,43 p, m. Wednesday prayer and praise service at 7.45 p. m. Teach ers' preparation ihss at the cloie. All aro welcome. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal cliurch l!ev. licnnlnger, pastor. Preaching at 10.30 o'clock, subject "Hell;" class meeting at 11 o'clock; Sunday school at 2 p. m. ; Epworth League at 0.3C o'clock, Bert Stcnc leader; even ing service at 7.C0 o'clcck, subject, "Fevers and Their Cures." First German Methodist church, Adams avenue, near Vine street G. riobllln, pastor. Preaching services, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 12 o'clock, noon; Epworth league meet. Ing at 7 o'clock, p. m. Methodist Episcopal. Elm Park Church Praer and praise service at 0.30; preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. by the pastor, C. M. Oiffln, I). I).; at 12 m., hall hour Bible study In Sunday school room; Sunday school at '.', and Epworth league at 6.30 p. in.; at 7.30, the l.nt senile before the pas tor's vacation; topic, oncluding the scries, "That Plunge Irom the Pinnacle." Simpson Mdhodlst Episcopal Church Rev. J. II. Sweet, 1). 1)., pastor. Morning prayers at 0.30; preaching sen ice at 10.30, sermon by Rev. S. Moore, P. 1).; Sunday school at 12; Young Men's meeting at I; Epuerth League at 6.30; evening preaching at 7.30, sermon by Rev. S. Mnorc, I). I). All scats free. A cordial welcome to all. Dr. Moore was a lormcr pastor of Simpson church, and is an excellent preacher and a splendid man. Asbtiry Methodist Episcopal Church, cointr of Mnnsey avenue and Delaware street Rev. W. O. Simpion, I), p., pastor. Devotional meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul at n.0 a. m.; preaching at 10. 'JO a. in.; Sunday school at 2.30 p. in.; Senior Epworth league at i!.30 p. m. ; prcathlng at 7.30 p. in.; prayer meeting Wed nesday at 7.30 p. in., business meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul on the second Tur.-d.iy evening of each month at 7.30 o'clock. Seats free. Eicrjbody welcome. Court Street Methodist Episcopal Cliurch Hev. (T. C. Lyman, pastor. Class, P.4.S a. m.; 0. D. PeWitt, leader; preaching, 10.30 a. m. ; Sunday school, 11.45 a. m ; llrothnhood ot St. Paul, 3 p. m. ; Epworth league, 6.30 p. m. ; preaching, 7.30 p. in. Seats fiee. All welcome. Ash Street Methodist Episcopal ihurcji Rev. J. It. Austin, pastor. Sunday school at 0.30 a. m., E. W. Stone, superintendent; prraihlng of the gospel at 10.30 a. m., by ltev. .Joseph Madlsin, of this city. Following the sermon Rev. Madi son lll administer the ordinance ol baptism. Epworth league at (1.43 p. m., SI. II. Fine, lead er; evening preaching ten lec at 7.30 o'clock. Seats free. All welcome. Nay Aug Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday school at 2.30 p. m., W. SI. Nixon, superintend ent; class meeting at 3.30 p. m., Frank Turner, leader; preaching at 7.30 p, m. A cordial wel come to an. Baptist. Penn Acnue Baptist Church Preaihlng morn Ing at 10.30 and evening at 7.30 o'clock by the Rev. W. .J. Ford, pastor cl the (Ireen Ridge Bap tist church. Siorning prayers in the Lower Temple at 0.13 o'clock. Sunday school follow, ing the morning sermon. Sunday school at the Slerman Slemorial .Mission at 3.50. Young Peo ple's Society of Christian Endeavor at (1.30. Reg. ular mid-week prajcr meeting Wednesday even ing at 8 o'clock. First Baptist church, South Stain avenue S. F. Slathews, pastor. The usual sen ices, morn ing and evening, 11.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m., in the basement of the Welsh Baptist cliurch; Sunday school, 2.30 p. in., Plymouth church, Dr. Beddoe, supt. B. Y. P. U. prayer meeting, 6.30 p. m., Ivorite hall; weekly prayer meeting, 7.30 p. m. Wednesday. All are conliallv invited. Jackson Street Baptist church .Morning prayer meeting at 0.30, leader. Brother loan Jones; preaching service at 10.30. The paster, Rev. Thomas da Gruchy will preach; Sunday school at 2 p. m.; evening service at 7 o'clock sharp; praise and song sendee, followed by a short ad dress on "Drifting from Church Lite. Alter the Sunday-School Lesson for Jesims BY REV. J. E. GILBERT, D. D. LL.D., Secretary of American Society of Religious Education. CONTEXT. On taking ship at the command ol Jesus, the disciples intended to return to lleth saida (Mark, vi, 45), a small community north of Capernaum, lying on the northwest roast ol the sea of Galilee. The storm may have chinged their course, or the Master may have given an other direction to the little vessel. They land ed on the beach ol Gciittesaret, some distance south ol their proposed destination, a plain of rare beauty and fertility. Jesus was immediately recognised by the people who spread abroad through all that legion Intelligence ol bis prca erne (Mark, vi, 51-50), and the sick were brought to Him to be healed. How long He rcmilned In those parts cannot be determined, as there is no detailed account ol his doings. Hut after a time He departed and went with Ills disciple, possi bly by boat, but probably on foot, to Caperna um, then regarded as Ills home. Thus was ion eluded the ninth of those circuits which Jesus traveled in His ministry in Galilee. The time was probably the month of April in the year 33. HASTY RETURN'. (Verses 22. 23, 23.) It will be remembered that alter performing the mir acle with the loaves and fishes Jesus retired to pray and later sought Ills disciples on the sea. That occurred at night. When the morning Came the multitudes who had been fed were en tirely alone, .no Christ with His matchless pow er, no apostles to do Ills bidding, were to be found. They were greatly perplexed by the fact that, so tar as they know, there had been but one boat, and that had been taken by tile dis ciples. They were ignorant ol the fact that other small craft had come along the shore (which, however, had not been used), and the were therefore curious to know how Jesus de party; by what means He had gone from them. The whole company was therefore seized by a determination to make search for the absent one. While some went aloot around the head of the sea, a few, the leaders, took passage In the small boats that had come in the morning, trad ing boats doubtless, and sailed away to Caper naum. There they passed from place to place, but failed to find the one they sought, as He was In Gennesaret, CARN'AL UES1HE. (Verses S3 and S.) When at last Jesus entered Capernaum He lound the eager crowd waiting for Him. They ipilckly gathered about and with demonstrations of good will sought to know when and how He came. Their curiosity was evidently genuine, and to one less acquainted with human nature the ap proach must have been gratifying. It was one of the few instances when the popultco desired to know something of the mystery that sur rounded the life of Jesus, and to account for His wonderful deeds. (John, 111,2.) nut ,thc Inner most thought and purpose of the crowd were fully known to Him who could penetrate the secret dcsirei of all. (John, II, 21.) A sad pic ture was presented to His eyes as He beheld the hearts of those about Him. They cared nothing for the person whom they sought. They were not greatly Influenced by the miracle. Hut they had received food, and their appetites were whetted so that -.iey desired a repetition ot this bounty. Their carnal desires controlled them, SPIRITUAL FOOU.-(Vcrse 27, 28, 29.) Jesus did not pausj? with a mere exposure ol the motives of the people. He proceeded to give them advice suited to their condition. They were to cease their tamest efforts alter food for their bodies; that Is, alter such supplies through evening service the pastor will administer th Lord's Supper. You are cordially invited to at tend all the services of our church. Green nidge Itiptlst Church Church services t 10.30 a. in. and 7.S0 p, m. Itcv, Elkanah llultyo will preach in the morning and Mr. Westcott In the evening. Illikcly Church Open all summer. Jtev. Dt vld Spencer, V. !., will prearh at 10.30 a, m, on "The Loves of Jesus;" Ulblc school, 11.45; Daptlst Young People's union meeting, 6.43 p. m.l 7.30 summer evening sermon by the pastor on "Hoe In the Valley of Achor." Kverybody welcome. Episcopal. Ortee Reformed Episcopal churcli, Wyoming avenue, below llulbcrry street ltev. George L. Alrich, pastor. Prayer and praise service at !,30 a. m.i divine worship at 10.30a, m. and 7.30 p. m., preaching by the pastor, a. m "Conquest of Jerricho," lleb. 11-30; p. m., "The Second Advent," Zach. 14! 1-7 Sabbath school at 12 m. ; Y. T. S. C. K., at fl.SO p. m. Seats are free. Strangers cordially Invited. Union Dlble diss for lesson study on Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock, followed by the regular prayer meeting at 8 o'clock. All are welcome. Evangelical Lutheran. Eiangellcat Lutheran-Fourth Sunday alter Trinity. Gospel, Luke, 1:30-12; epistle, Rom, 111:18-23. St. Mark's, Washburn and Fourteenth streets Itcv. A. L. Itamer, Ph. D., pastor. Services, 10.3(1 a. in. and 7.30 p. m. J Luther League, 6.30 p .in.; Sunday school, 12 m. Morning subject, "The Glorious Liberty of the Children ol God," evening subject, "Dhlne Guidance to Prospcpr. Ity." Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mulberry street Rev. C. G. Splekcr, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. and 7..".0 p. m. ; Luther League, 0.30 p. m.; Sunday school, 12 m. St. Taul's, Shoit asenue Rev. V. C. L. Latter, pastor. Sin ices, 10.30 a. m. ; Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. Zlon's, Mifilln avenue Rev. P. F. Zlzclmann, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. ; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Christ church, Cedar avenue and Rirch street Rev. James Wltkc, paster. Services, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. ; Sunday school, I p. m. St. Peter's, Prescott ascntie Rev. John Ran dolph, pastor. Service. 10.30 a, m. ; Sunday school, 2 p. pi. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church ot the General Synod, corner Mulberry street and Mid Ison avenue Rev, Luther Hess Waring, pastor. P.3 0a. in., Sunday school; ltl.SO a. in., Divine worship villi sermon; 7 p. in., Young People' Society of Christian Endeavor; 7.45, Divine wor ship with sermon. Miscellaneous. First I'lmrih (Christ Scientist), 513 Adams ave nue. Sunday services, 10.30 a. m., '7.30 p. in.; Sunday school, 11.45 a. m., subject, "Lite." Testimonial meetings Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock. The church is also open every day dur ing the wock. The nible and all Christian Sci ence Literature is kept in its free public reading room. "Science and Health with Key to the Scrip tures," by Mary Ilaker Eddy, will be loaned to Investigators without charge. Visitors and let ters ol inquiry are welcomed and given courteous attention and information free. Zloii United Evangelical cliurch, 420 Capotise avenue ltev. J. W. Messlnger, pastor. Sunday school, 0.45; preaching, 10.45, subject, "The Christian Strength," and 7.30 p. m. subject, "Christ Our Example"; K. L. C. E., 6.20 Sun day evening; Junior K. L. C. E., 7.30 Monday, and prayer meeting, 7.30 Wednesday evening. All scats free and ever body welcome to all services. Korth Main Avenue Uaptlst S. fi. Reading, pastor. Services In the Auditorium at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school at 11.45 a. m. Capouse Chapel Rev. L. V. Rower will preach at 10.30 a. m. The anniversary service, post poned from laat Sunday, will be held at 7.30 p. m. All Souls' t'nivcrsilist Church, Pine street, between Adams and Jefferson avenues Rev. O. It. Beardsley, pastor; residence, 629 Adams ave. ntte. Morning service, 10.30; subject, "Chri.-,t's Dwelling Place;" evening service, 7.30; subject, "A Practical Talk on Lite;" Sunday school after morning service; Mrs. S. Rcnjamln, 6upcrln tenednt. Mlw Ida Barber leads the Young People's Christion union meeting at 0.30 p. m. Communion service in the morning. A spe cial business meeting of the church will be held Saturday evening at 7.30 sharp. Let every parent attend church somevvher and take their children with them. Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe avenue and Gibson street. Rev, Marion L. Firor, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. ; Sunday school, 11.45 a. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6.45 p. m. Morning subject, "Should Governments Protect Missionaries?" the Bread of JOHN VI, 22-4D. Him, and seek instead food for the soul, which Jesus would give. (John, iv, 11.) In i.lis He desired to become to them what He was intended to be to the world not a donor of temporal things, but the author of spiritual gilts, to which mission He had been set apart or sealed. The hearers understood these words only in part. Supposing that The gilt proposed by Jesus was to be obtained by good deeds, the common opinion among Jews at that time. (Mark, x, 17.) They inquiied what they should do, In what works they should engage. In n.i!y Jesus in formed them that spiritual blessings were not to be purchased by faith, which was the only good work required faith in Himself, thus setting forth that doctrine upon which Paul jftcrvvard laid such emphasis. (Romans, lv, HI.) Here, then, is live exalted teaching of the gospel sys tem. REQUIRED Sir.V.-fVerses 30, Sl.)-The di rection to believe on Jesus as the one sent from Ood, to administer spiritual food and give ever lasting life, naturally awakened many questions In the minds of those who heard. Cnicf among these questions was this, How is the claim of Jesus maintained? They inquired for the sign as a proof ol His authority or orlice, accord ing to the common custom of giving such at testation to a messenger from Cod. (Matthew, Nil, 3S.) The sign seeking was distinctly Jewish (I Corinthians, i. 33), and a. mark ol moral in firmity or perversity as Jesus declared. (Mat tnevv, xll, 3!).) They who sought the sign evi dently recalled the miracle of the loaves and fl.hes which they bad witnessed, which to some minds might have been sufficient to sustain tho claims ol Jesus. Rut they were not willing to admit the force of that fact, asserting that Moses bad wrought a gicater deed. He had fed all Israel with manna in the wilderness. Hence they required some greater deed as a sign, something that should warrant them in be lieving on Him, Intimating that they would believe. DIVINE DREAD (verses 32, S3, 34).-Jesus did not accept the challenge for signs as proofs of authority. He knew that nothing could be gained by any lurther display of power. Dls clplrshlp is not secured by that method, but by the opening f the mind to tho truth (John, vili:31). Hence He proceeded to Instruct the people. He informed them that Moses did not give the bread to Israel, as they had affirmed, that he was merely the servant through whom Cod acted (Ex., xvi:4), that therclore the in tended force of their remark was lost. Having corrected their error Jesus proceeded to speak in plainest terms concerning himself. As Cod gave the manna, so He had now given the true bread (John, IlitKI), the ono'an emblem of the other. Then follows (verse 33) a remarkable statement, setting forth the origin, character and mission of Jesus, as coming from Heaven to give "life unto the world." 'ine assertion evidently startled his hearers, rwith a deilro not unlike that ol the Samaritan woman at the well (John, IvilS), they besought Jesus to give them that bread, SUFFICIENT PORTION (verses S5, 8, 87). Evldcntly the people did not fully comprehend tne Sartor's words, although they had broken forth in expressions of earnest desire, Hence further Instruction was needer The bread just mentioned was not something bestowed by LIST OF PEKIN MISSIONARIES AMBIGUOUS MESSAGE REOABD ING TIIEIR FATE. "Nono Left" May Bo Interpreted ns "All Dead" or That They Aro Un able to Escape Others Reported to Havo Beached TIen-Tsln Somo in Corca Those In Shang-Tung Are Safe New York, July G.Tho Kev. Dr. A. Woodruff Halscy, one of tho secreta ries of tho Presbyterian hoard of for eign missions at ISO Fifth avenue, re ceived a cablegram today from tho Hev. W. O. Elterlch, at Chefoo, regarding- Presbyterian missionaries in North China. Tho message was sent In response to one asking for specific Information of nil the Presbyterian missionaries In that section. This in quiry was sent about a week ngo, and Mr. Elterlch evidently took time to ob tain the detailed news. Tho cablegram was as follows; Chetoo, July b. Hodges, Simcoics, Taylor at Pao Ting l'u; Lowrle, Tien-Tsln; Millers, Corel. None left Pekln. Shantung missionaries safe. Eltcriclt. Tho darkest part of this message aro the words, "None left Pokin." Tha: may mean that all thoso who were In Pekln a month ago are dead, or that they failed to get out of tho city. The full list of tho Presbyterian missiona ries nt tho Pekln station sent by tho New York board Is as follows: Tho Rev. John Wherry, D. D.; the Rev. J. L. Whiting, tho Cltev. C. It. Fonn and Mrs. Fenn, tno Rev. Char'es A. Klllio and Mrs. Klllle, John M. Inglts, M. D., and Mrs. Inglls, Miss Eliza E. Leonard, M. D.: Miss Ururc Newton, Mess Ressle McCoy and Misn Jennie McKIIUcnn. Tho fato of thoso left at Pao-Tlng-Fu Is also In doubt, hut the message shows that some who were at that sta tion are now safe. It was tho Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Miller who got to Corea, and the Rev. J. W. Lowerlo who got to TIen-Tsln. Another missionary nt that station, Mrs. A. P. Lowerle, Is known to be In San Francisco. Those said to bo still at Pno-Tlng-Fu aro: Van Rensselaer Hodsrc, M. D., and Mrs. Hodco; the Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Slm co and G. Yardley Taylor, M. D. As to these. Dr. Halsey said today: "Pao-Tlnc-Fu is 120 miles from Pe kln to the southwest, and I have strong hopes that all thoso who were at that station will turn up safe." The list as given omits one name, that of Miss A. Mackey, M. D. She was stationed at Pao-Tlng-Fu, but her present whereabouts are unknown. The news that all in the Shantung province are safe gave great satisfaction. There nre more than sixty missionaries there. The full list of tho Presbyterian mis sionaries who were stationed nt the Shantunc; missions is as follows: East Shantung Mission Tunschow, on the coast, llfty-flvo miles northwest of Che-Foo. Tho Rev. C. W. Mateer, D. D the Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Hayes, the ltev. and Mrs. J. P. Irwin, the Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Luce, Miss Rebecca Y. Miller, and Prof, and Mrs. Mason Wells. Chefoo the chief foreign port of Shantung: Tho Rev. Dr. Hunter Cor bett and Mrs. Corbett, tho Rev. and Mrs. George Cornwell, tho Rev. nnd Mrs. W. O. Elterlch, Mrs. John L. No vlus nnd Mrs. A. T. Mills. Tsingtau Ono hundred and sixty miles southwest of Chefoo: The Rev. and Mrs. P. D. Bergen and Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Neal. West Shuntung, Mission, Chinanfu, Life. Jesus as tltey seemed to think, but It was Jesus. One must teed on Him, be made a partaker ol Him by faith (John, vi :.")). TI113 was a purely spiritual act to bo accomplished by each in dividual for himself. One mut come to Jesus, accepting his grateful invitation (Matt., xi:2e. 2S), The mode of that coming was not ex plained, but the result was affirmed hunger and thirst, the earnest longing, of the soul, shall be satisfied, tho chief point in these verses. It is evident that tho coming and the believing nre synonymous terms, for Jesus uses them Interchangeably In verses Si ami 37, declaring that the people did not believe and that all given by the Father would come. This last expression is taken by many to teach the doctrine of election by others it is supposed tn indicate the inlhunce of the Holy Spirit that helps men to believe. FATHER'S WlLu (verses 3. 39. 40). The con nective "for" shows that tho closing verses of our lesson arc intended to throw lignt on verse 37, in which it is asserted that those given by the Father would be accepted. That fact tests in three other facts: 1. That Jesus came Irom Heaven to do the will of Him who sent him came as a representative or agent under In structions which were to be faltlilully executed (John j .wii:t), subordinating Himself to the Father's great purpose; 2. That it was the Father's will, antecedently determined that the mission of Jesus should not be a failure, that it should result In the salvation of all those who should be given to Him (John, xvii:12), who should be raised up at tho last day; 3. That it was the further purpose of the Father to give everlasting llfo to all who believe In the Son.. In these three statements, which would be variously explained by theologians, we have tho ground of assurance that Jesus v-.rist. is the appointed Saviour of all who come to Him and believe In Him, and that He is tucn because of the Father's will, or purpose conceived in infinite wisdom. REMAilKS. 1. Many men have but seven prin ciples five loaves and two fishes by which to regulate their conduct. They labor incessantly, anxiously and wholly tor perishing vanities un til death convinces them of their folly (Rom., xviilS). Their search for Christ Is in the hope of temporal gain. 2. While we must toll for necessaries and comforts (II Thess., 111:10), that only Is worthy of chief regard and primary dili gence which will endure (Matt., vhlO), and may be enjoyed In tho llfo to come. 3. Habit ual faith in Jesus C'hrtit, as our only and all sufficient Savior, is the most important, indis pensable and arduous part of the obedience re quired of man (Rom., 1:5), Faith In Jesus Christ is that attitude or condition upon which He Imparts life to the soul (John, vl;47). As unbelief separates, to faith unites (Eph., 111:17), and becomes tho source of righteousness. 4, When joined to Christ by faith, the soul receives nourishment and support from Him. Pardon, peace, hope, communion all that calms the conscience, purifies and cheers tho heart, or promotes growth, Is freely given by Him. And this Is life, real lile,io true life ol a spiritual man, everlasting life, licgun in this world and continued in the next world. 6. The symbol of bread here employed to express the soul tiifying portion which Is in Christ, was made permanent Jn the sacrament (John, vl:51). All who partake ol it declare that their life is from lluu and in Illiu. EXPERIENCE OF PROMINENT MEN WITH PERUNA. NtftQ(s L VU?RftHr..UF jMPiiimYnV TRtnc.s fjW EpW'h x Texas. J,l -W- Congressman John L, Bhcppnrtl.of Texas, writes the follow ing commendation of l'erunu from Washington, D. C Con gressmuu Shupnard uses Peruna In his family nnd says: "I have used Porunn in my family and found it to bo a most excellent remedy for nil catarrhal complaints." Mr. w. w. straxler. 33 N. Center street, Cony Pa., says: "I tried three physicians and spent a Brent deal of money, all to no effect. Jty friends said I could not Rot welt. I had about given up nil earthly hope.". I welched 130 pounds. I accidentally saw the name Peruna. I linedlately commenced taklnfr it until I had taken twelve bot ties. I then weighed ISO pounds, and never felt better in my llfo. I nm a wnlklne monument of the virtues of your Peruna." In a Inter letter lie says: "I am a friend of Peruna. I should have said Ieruna. Is a friend of my personal de light. I take great pleasure In telling tho public the lienellt I have received capital of the Shantung province, S00 miles south of Pekln Tho Kev. nnd Mrs. W. Ii. Hamilton, the Kev. L. J. Davles, the Kev. nnd Mrs. V. P. Partch, Charles Lewis, M. I).: Mary L. Burnham, M. D.; Edna II. Parks, M. D.; the Kev. and Mrs. John Murray. Wlo Hlcn, luO miles southwest of Tengehow The Kev. F. 11. Chalfant, the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Pitch, Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Paries, Miss Kmma P. Houghton, Miss M. M. Crossutte, Miss Charlotte E. Ilawes. Iehowfu, l,p.O miles southeast of Che foo The Kev. and Mrs. y. p. Chal fant, Dr. C. P. Johnson nnd Mrs. John son, the Rev. nnd Mrs. W. S. iirls. Miss K. E. Fleming, M. D. Chlng Chow, 150 miles southwest of Chlnanfu--The Kev. and Mrs. R. II. Bent. TMDEGY IN PEKIN. Concluded from l'.igo l.J cumstances will permit. It Is supposed in some quarters that they are in tended to constitute a now diplomatic bureau which will temporarily take the place of tho Pekln legation. In response to Inriulrles cabled t: Shanghai in regard to tho situation at Pekln, tho following message has been received from an authoritative quar ter: "'Shanghai. Thursday, July 5. Pre pare to hear the worst."" William Offers Stewards. Berlin, July C Emperor William has telegraphed to the commander of the German squadron In Chinese waters, to the governor general of Shanghai Tung, to the viceroys, and to others, offering u 'thousand taels to any one accomplishing the deliverance of any foreigner, of any nationality whatever, now shut up In Pekln, who Is handed over to any German magistrate, and offering to pay tho expenses of the publication of this offer in Pekln. PERIL AT TIEN-TSIN. Surrounding Country Swept by Fire and Sword Defense of City. (Copjriehted, 1000, y the Associated 1'iew.) TIen-Tsln, June 2V, via Shanghai. July 5. Ten regiments of General NIeh's command, north of TIen-Tsln, am reported to have deserted and to bo pillaging tho country. Residents declare that a Chinese commune has been inaugurated, and that tho peaceable Chinese are the greatest sufferers. Tho foreign soldiers aro burning the outskirts of Ticn-Tsln to deprive tho enemy of shelter, and the Hoxers nre destroying tho outlying villages for loot. Tho smoko of a hundred llres can be seen In every direction. TIen-Tsln was not bombarded today, for tho first time in a fortnight. Fam ilies aro returning to their homes with in tho concessions. The women' and children will bo bent to Taku ns soon ns travel is safe. No Chinamen nro vlslhlo in tho streets. A few of the richest Chinese, with their families, are huddled together In out-houses for protection. They are badly frightened. Others aro concealed In houses and shoot at Europeans on the streets. Tho Chinese dead In tho vicinity of TIen-Tsln number thousands. Most of thoso who havo been killed lie un buried In tho fields. Tho river to Taku Is full of floating bodies, nnd many ot tho corpses havo been washed up by tho tide. Dogs nro feeding on them along tho banks. The small Amerlcon contingents havo everywhere distinguished themselves. Captain MeCnlla. und Major Waller are most popular at TIen-Tsln, and their men nro placed In tno lend of every movement by common consent, with the Ulrtlsh close besldo them. The foreigners of Tien Tsin declare they owe their. Uvea to tho Russians, r from tho use of Peruna. I am In per fect health and tip the beam at 21C pounds. I have received letters, nnd do yet receive letters from the differ ent states In the Union, asking me If my statement is true, to whirl) I al ways state in plain terms, 'yes, and tho half has never been told.' " When one Is tired out, weak, nervous and despondent, Peruna Is what is needed In the system. Peruna Invig orates, recuperates, builds up, vitalizes, enriches, reinforces. Wasted Lives. Some people use their energies in a way thnt wastes the greater part of them. Hurry, worry, Irritation, vexa tion, determination and foolish anxiety without whom tho othr small detach ments would have been overwhelmed. On the darkest day, Wednesday week, when the Chinese were pressing on every side and tho bravest men were abandoning hope, tho Russian com mander, Colonel Woznck, arranged that the main body of tho troops should make a sortie, with tho civil ians, in tho direction of Tnku, leaving 100 Russians to defend the city, en gage the attention of the Chinese nnd ultimately sacrifice themselves. Thu arrival of the Amerlrins saved the day and proved a surprise. Among the military evidences of tho Immense Chinese preparations for war it may bo mentioned that arse nals and stores hitherto unknown have been discovered. About ten million dollars' worth of arms and ammuni tion, mostly modern, hus bePii de stroyed In three arsenals outsldo of Tien Tsin. Several thousand troops under Gen eral Nleh, aro holding tho native city, live miles north of Tien Tsin. It was reported that 40,000 Chinese would make an attack at noon today. The troops were under arms, but tho Chin ese fnlled to materialize. Vice Admiral Seymour has been wounded slightly by a spent (ball which struck him In tho shoulder while ho was In his house with Captain Mc Calla and Commander Taussig. The hero of Tlcu Tsin is James Watts, n young Englishman, and ono of the best riders In China, who, with three Cossacks, ' ran the gauntlet to Tnku with messages for reinforce ments, charging through villages and under tiro repeatedly. Several of the foreign ministers have recommended that the four men bo decorated. DEATH OF THOMAS KITSON. The Well Known Woolen Manufac turer Expires on a Train. Special to the Scianton Tribune. Stroudsburg, Pn July C Thomas Kitson, the well known woolen manu facturer, died suddenly while on his way to the seashore yesterday. Thero Is just a tinge of the dramatic In tho death of Mr. Kitson. In high spirits at tho prospect of a brief holiday on tho sea, tho decensedleft his home early In the morning in company with K. H. Klntner, R. R. Coolbaugh and Dr. F. C. Walton, and at i o'clock p. m. he was brought homo a corpse. Tho company left on tho Lackawanna train and were on their way to Uarnegat Kay for a few days' yachting cruise. On tho way down on tho Lackawanna train Mr. Kitson was in high spirits. As the train left Dover. Kitson left hij seat to go to the toilet room. Just as the train left Paterson Messrs. Klnt ner, Coolbaugh and Walton noticed a few persons rush forward to see who was being carried out to tho walling room. It was the remains of Mr. Kit son. Ho had been stricken with death Just w ho had entered tho toilet room. Tlio party hud the conductor to stop tho train nnl they rushed back to tho P.itersou depot. Dr. Walton made a hasty examination and found that life had left the body somo time. Tim funeral will bo held on Sunday. The deceased owned tho largest Industty in this cutiury and his reputation Is wide. WARRANT FOR DROWN. Charged with the Murdor of Fred crick Kline. Shnmokin, Pa., July C A warrant was Issued this evening for tho arrest of Arthur Drown, of Sunbury, who is. charged with the Murdor of Frederick Kline, of this place. Tho latter went to Sunbury laBt Wednesday to attend a firemen's parade, Whllo crossing tha Susquehanna river ho was reprimanded by Drown, pilot of tho ateamer Queen, i j San Fhancisco, Oala., 623 Kearnex Street, Jan. 3, 1000" Tho Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. Gontlcmen "It is with pleasure I givo my hsarty endorsement of Porunu. It Is tho most successful remedy I know of for catarrhal conditions of tho stomach, or indeed any pnrt of tho system "As a tonic or invigorator for a worn-out system it is of special merit,and as a purely herbal remedy, can be taken with safety by young and old. I havo never known it used unless it nfTorded satlsfaotory relief or cure." Respectfully yours, WILLIAM SHEW. keeps them constantly wastlnfj precious vitality. "All tired out," some people say, "need a stimulant." A very mistaken Idea. No doubt, such a one is In need of Invlgoratlon, recuperation, but not stimulants. Stimulants draw upon the vigor which ono already possesses; they produce no vigor. When anyone. Is tired he needs rest not stimulants. When anyone's ener gies begin to flag, recuperation, not bx ritution is wanted. Unlike so many other remedies) Pe runa does not simply Irritate and stimulate. Peruna is an invlcorator to nerve nnd hlood. Send for a copy of Dr. Hartman's latest book on "Sum mer Catarrh." Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL A Rottleof the Misses Bell's -Cele-batcd Complexion Toutc Without Cost This generous offer is mado In order that nil may have an oppor tunity to test Its wonderful mejit- Beauty's chief charm is tho complex ion. If tho hkin is clear and smooth, a woman will he classed ns beautiful even if nature has not given her pefect features. The Misses Hell, of 76 Fifth Avenue, New York, when they placed their now justly celebrated Complexion Tonic be fore the public, gave to thoso suffering from poor complexions a boon long needed. Thousands havo mado their skins absolutely perfect by its use. Now, in order to still further intro duce it, tho JIlsscs Boll will give to any lady writing them during the present month an opportunity to try one large bottle (tho price of which is $1) at absolutely no cost. Do not wait, but SEND AT ONCE. Tho Jlisses Boll's Complexion Tonio Is not a paint or powder to cover up tho freckles, pimples or moth patches, but is, as its' name implies, a tonic for tha skin. It eradicates the blamish entirely and forever. It not only does this, but it beautifies tho skin, smoothing away wrinkles, drawing out ALL discolora tlous, removing all pimples, acne, eczema or roughness. Tho Misses Bell have at their parlors moro than ten thousand letters from patrons acknowledging wonderful Im provements in their complexions, Tha Misses Bell havo never used, a, testi monial in public print, as thoy valuo a woman's delicacy in such thlpgs, but the original letters can bo seen any timo nt parlors, 70 Fifth Avenue.' Remember an opportunity is given you. to try ono bottlo of this really wonder ful Tonic for tho skin FREE. Addrcs THE MISSES BELL 76 Fifth Avenue, New York City for taking several email flags from tho bow of tho boat. (m Then, it Is alleged, Brown with, a piece of lend plpo dealt Kllno a, heavy blow on tho he:id, crushing hlsUskull. Ho was rendered senseless nnd re mained in Vhat condition until his deuth today. i Monument to David Livingstone. London, July 0. Word has been received her of tho turhal.at thcniQiul) of tho Zambesi ol the material for the memorial to Dr. David Llv lngstimc, the i celebrated African -missionary ami explorer. Tho monument, VnlchUvill einaut of a hanclaome obeliik, twenty feetln height, ami surmounted by a.crosi, will nnd on'Jhe spot whtro formerly stood tho tree, at thtWoot cf which Livingstone's heart wa buricby till faithful natiso followers, in 1873. Twit tablets of blackened' bropie till le imbedded In block ol concrete nt they aro beinir moulded.ynd will bo placed nn tho opposite sido ol tho-obellslt. Sir Henry M. Stanley is Interested in Ee work - .. ... . . . t ' 4 uueer worm; "Kvcrythlng works both wars." t "llow's that I" ' "Why," doctors say that noises causa nervous dlsesses nd-.l 1cnow ttbm Wy wife's hysteric thst nervous dijuca etuis- noises." Dtctrol hVto rrtiJ. w. ,,
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