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which unlocks the storehouse of creation
and which opens to US the treasures of
the universe. Although intellectual
knowledge is Of such vast Importance
yet, in some places, 1t is, as the poet
sings,
1.-THE young are left to droop,
By timely culture unsustained,
Or run into a wild disorder,
Or be forced to drudge through weary life,
without the help OF Intellectual implements
or tools.
A savage horde among the civilized,
servile band among the lordly free."
But rising still higher than even in
tsllectual knowledge, we observe that
knowledge is power morally and spirit
ually. This is the power, this is the
knowledge, which the young claim of
the Christian church. 1t ia not the bust
ness of the Sunday school teacher to
give secular instruction; but to impart
spiritual knowledge. 1t is necessary to
diffuse knowledge, all useful knowledge,
for this is true wisdom, the right appli-
cation Of knowledge. "This is life eter-
nal, that they might know Thee, the
only true God and Jesus, whom thou
has sent" 1.-THE gospel is the power of
God unto salvation, to every one that
believeth." Therefore, in this highest
sense, knowledge is power. Sunday
school teachers should impart that
knowledge which is adapted to qualify
those who are under their care for the
service Of God in the present age, and to
prepare them for the more perfect SER
vice of the age to come. Instruction of
the highest and noblest kind il required.
The Bible is library Of divine books,
the grandest literature in the world, and,
with this at hand, the Sunday school
teacher should not be at loss for either
subject or illustration. 1t overfiows
with the choicest imagery. 1t contains
the most touching narratives, the
most lively histories, the most i'm
pressive examples, and the most won
derful events events so simple as to at.
tract the admiration of child, and so
majestic as to command the applause of
an angel. From this Vast storehouse
the teacher may gather materials for
the instruction of the youthful mind and
heart. In this sacred library is describ-
ed the creation of man, 'sthe noblest
work of God,' "fearfully and wonder
fully made;' and you may talk of ply
siology. In it, we read of ''the heavens
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01
Around the Fireside.
OF F. N. BARTON.

Around the Preside.
SEEKING JESUS.
1 seek thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Thou Savior OF the lost;
Thou gav'st thy life to save me
At such wondrous cost.
I seek thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Because am so weak;
have no might, have no strength,
And thou hast bid me seek.
l seek thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Because thy word is sure.
Thou W lit my fainting soul revive,
And make me wholly pure.
1 seek thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Because thy name is love.
Thy grace, thy gift so full, so free,
1t brought thee from above.
seek thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Because long to be
Holy, blameless, without rebuke-
want to be like thee.
seek! thee, Jesus, seek thee,
Because thou hast prepared
For those who love and serve thee
A sure and rich reward.
-Lsarah Hazen Smith, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01
THE WORK OF GODS

fingers, the moon and the stars which he
hath ordained - and you may talk of as,
tronomy. In it are mentioned 1.-THE
foundations and s'the dens and caves
Of the earth." and you may talk of geol-
ogy. In it, reference is made to ia vein
for the silver, and place for the gold
where they find it, iron taken out of the
earth, and brass molten out of the
stones" and you may talk of mineralogy.
In it, are "the green pastures beside the
still waters, ? ''the f1ocks," and 'sthe lit
tie hills on every side;" and you may
talk OF agriculture. In it are the s'fiow-
ers which again appear on the earth,'' in
countless variety and beauty; and you
may talk Of botany. In it are 1.-THE
beasts OF the forest and whatever creep
eth forth, with every living thing;'' and
you may talk OF zoology. In it are
1.-THE temple and ''the building;'' and
you may talk Of architecture. In it are
the two testaments,-t laws of God
and men, you may talk Of juris-
prudence. In it are 1.-THE armies of Isa-
rael'' and 'sthe soldiers of the cross !"
and you may talk Of military tactics.
You will find these and many other
things in the Scriptures; but be careful
always to give instruction that is Chris
tocentric. Let Christ be the center of
your teaching and let all things be
grouped around him. Therefore. il you
speak Of astronomy, it should be Of ''the
sun Of righteousness, !" s'the bright aud
morning star, z 1.-THE light Of the world
and 1.-THE light Of lifc." II you speak OF
geology, it should be Of 1.-THE ancient of
days." before all worlds, ssthe rock of
eternal ages" # you speak Of miner
alogy, it should be Of 81 the gold tried in
the fire, or of the sunsearchable riches"
II you speak Of botany, it should be OF
"the rose Of Sharon and lily of the val
ley" II you speak Of zoology, 1t should
be Of the sslion Of the tribe Of Judah"
the sslamb Of God who taketh away the
sin Of the world II You speak Of juris-
prudence, 1t should be Of the .sLord our
righteousness who is the tsend Of the
law for righteousness to every one who
believeth. And il you speak of military
tactics, it should be OF the sscaptain OF
our salvation" who is the Christians
panoply, beneath the banner Of whose
cross we slight the good fight Of faith"
and through whom we are enabled to
exclaim, Thanks be to God, who giveth
us tho victory, through our Lord Jesus
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01

A SERMON PREACHED IN THE CONGREGA-
TIONAL CHURCH, WATERFOWL, CONN,
BY THE PASTOR, REV ROBERT Pc
GRUM.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01

Prov. % Is, "Train up a child in the way he
should go; and when he is old, he will not
depart from it."
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01

THE CLAIMS OF THE YOUNG oNTHE CHRIS
TIAN CHURCH.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01
ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY CoMMIssIoN.
i Frs For EAIREIEID COUNTY

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
i ERS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
hereby apply for a license to sell spiritu-
GUS and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale. Lager
Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider at Grand Central
Hotel, Main Street, town of Newtown. MY
place of business is located within 6s feet
in a direct line of a Church Edifice or Public
thereto, or any postoffice or public library.
Dated at Nawtown this 18th day of October,
A. 1885, JOHN f. kEASE. Applicant
ers. as defined by law. of the town OF New
town, hereby endor Sc the application of the
above nan. ed for such license.
Dated at Newtown this 18th day of October.
A. D., 1895.
VIM III. Glover. John L. Hughes Oscar Pitz
schiller. Michael S. Haugh, JOHN Houlihan-
hereby certify that the above named en-
dorsers are electors and taxpayers, as defin-
ed by law, of the town of Newuown.
Dated at Newtown this 24th day of October,
A. D., 1895, NJ. J. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk.
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ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION.
i Frs FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

1 hereby apply Tor license to sell Spiritn-
Gus and intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager
Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider, al Sandy
Hook, Town OF Newiown. Ny
place of business Is not located within 900 feet
in direct line of Church Edi1ice or Public
school House, the premises pertaining
thereto, or any Post ONCE or Public Library.
Dated at Newtown this sd day of October,
A. ID. ISIS, MARTIN F. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
We, the undersigned, elec ors and tAx-pay-
ers, as defined by law, of the town OF New
town, hereby endorse the application of the
above named for such license.
Dated at Newtown this sd day OF October,
A. D.. ISIS.
John Forhan, Thomas Mccarthy, John Lea
Wy, John Finnell, VIM II. Glover.
/ hereby certify that the above named en-
dorsers are electors and taxpayers, as defin-
ed by law, of the town of Newtown.
Dated AT Newtown this sd day of October,
A. D., 1885. MI HoULIHAN, Town Clerk.
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TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION.
i ERS FOR EAIREIELD COUNTY.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION.
l. ERS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
hereby apply for a license TO sell Spiritu-
Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider al Sandy Hook
Hotel, Town of Newtown. Ny
place of business is not located within 200 feet
10 a direct line OF a Church Edifice Public
School House. or the premises pertaining
thereto. or any Post Ofiiee Public Library.
Dated at Newtown this 18th day OF October,
A: D., 1885 EDWARD TAYLOR, Applicant
We, the undersigned, electors and tax pay
ers, as defined by law, of the town of New
town, hereby endorse the application of the
above named for such license.
Dated at Newtown this 18th day of october,
A. ID. 1895
James II. Warner, Hobart III. Curtis, M b.
Terrili, jerome Judson. Mfnott Augur.
dorsers are electors and Tax payers. as defin-
ed by law, of the town of Newtown-
Dated at Newtown this 18th day of October,
A. D.. 1885. NJ. j. H0ULTHAN. Town Clerk
no THE BOARDOF EQUITY COMMISSION
ERS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
hereby apply for a license to sell Spirituous
and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer,
Rhine Wine, and Cider at Dicks Hotel
Main Street. Town of Newtown. Ny
place of business is not located within 200 feet
School house. or the premises pertaining
thereto, or any postoffice or public library
Dated at Newtown this s3rd day of October
A; D, 1885. WIN A. LEONARD. Applicant.
We, the undersigned, elector and tax pay
ers, as defined by law, of the Town, hereby
endorse the application of above named tor
Dated at Newtown this asrd day OF October,
A. d. 1895.
John B. Peck, Charles, III. Northrop, Charles
III. Gay. George w. Stuart, Abel r. Clarke.
hereby Certify that the above named en-
dorsers are electors and tax payers, as de-
fined by law, of the town of Newtown.
Dated at Newtown this 23rd day OF October,
A. D. 1895. NJ. j. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-01
ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
i Frs For EAIREIELD COUNTY.

no THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
l. Frs FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY
hereby apply Tor a license TO sell Spirita-
Gus and intoxicating Liquors. Ale, Lager
Beer. Rhine Wine, and Cider At Sandy
Hook, Town Of Newtown- Ny
place of business Is not located within 900 feet
in a direct line OF a Church Edifice or Public
school House, or on the premises pertaining
thereto, or any Post Ofiice'or Public Library.
Dated AT Newtown this sSrd day of October,
A. D., 1885, PATRICK CAMPBELL Applicant
We, the undersigned, electors and tax pay
ers, as defined by law, of the town of New
town, hereby endorse the application of the
above named tor such license
Dated at Newtown this ssrd day of October.
A. D., lS95.
Patrick Lynch. John Lynch. Edward SHEER
/ man, Michael Halpin. John heane-
| hereby certify that the above named en-
| dorsers are electors and taxpayers as dctin-
| ed by law, of the town of Newtown.
| Dated al Newtown this s3rd day of October,
| A. D., 1885. NJ. J. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Seventh Annual Railway Accoun
 ing Officers Are Present

Seventh Annual Session-Railway Account
 ing Officers Are Present.
 Washington, May 14.-The seventh an- nual session of the railroad commission CTS of the various states convened this morning in the rooms of the interstate commerce commission, with an attend ance representing almost every state in the union that exercises authority over tlie movements of railroads and freight tfansportation..
 This meeting differs from those that have preceded ii in that there are pres eat number of members of the Asso- ciation of American Railway Account ing officers, who will join in the discus slon of such topics as may come before the organization. The discussion will be devoted to general subjects of interest to delegates, but will be turned especi- ally in the direction of railway statistics and uniform classification of freights, the legislative committee appointed at the last meeting having been directed to submit report on these matters to this session.
 The convention was called to order by President Allen Fort of Georgia. who made an address outlining the proposed work of the session.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15

country today than then. The trouble is 1t s not in circulation. Different causes brought this about I have my views about it. Some say one thing and others another It is beginning to circulate again. A man said to me a few days ago that MT. Cleveland and Wall street were putting the money out to stop this silver agitation. My opinion is they believe sound money sen ument will prevail in this country ana having confidence in the country they are putting it in circulation. These men who are kicking against the Cleveland admin istration are like the man who stuck ms finger into the skunk. When he drew 1t out it smeit bad. He said he knew 1t was a skunk because his finger smelt like 1t. He was asked if his finger didn't smell so before he put it in. That's the way with these kickers against the adminis- tration. Their fingers smelled before they stuck them in. They refer us to Mex leo, saying that country is more prosper ous that the United States, and yet Mex leo has only $5 per capita. They are cry ing for more money here. although we have much greater per capita
 The committee returned and reported the following gentlemen whom they se- leeted to go to the Memphis convention:
 James II. Little, w. J. Milner, w. C. Shackelford, Samuel Ullman, w. P. G. Harding, B. F. Moore, S. Steiner, M. A. Porter NJ. Veil Ben Carter, Rufus N. Rhodes, F. H. Cabanss, w. F. Fulton, J. ". Worthington, T. T. Hllman, F. V. Evans. David ]. Fox l.. Y. Lipscomb, Columbus Phillips, J. P. Mudd, R. Pres ton Means, Alex H. Stephens N. II. Sewell. E. F. Davenport. E. E. Hewlett, J. L. Matingly, William Jackson, l.. A. Little, H. H. Brown, l.. c. Taylor, David Ovens. J. H. Houpert, R. A. Terrill, W. H. Kettig, Thomas Seddon, A. C. Howze, George L. Morris, Dan Rogan. N. E. Barker, T. M. Davidson. Paul Greene. James eatherly, w T. Northington. P. II. Earle, s. P. Fowlkes, w. s. Lowell, J. B. Mccormick, E. J. Dunn, Charles G. Brown, George D. Ali son, w s. Brown, F. D. Nabors. B. M. Allen, Sol Jacobs, M. J. McAdory. H. w. Perry, F. F. Norton, J. NJ. Perkins, Allen J. Krebs, James A. Kirk, w. J. DangaiX, w. J. Gilmore, J. A. Montgomery J. B. MeCleary, John London.
 Tho report was adopted.
 Mr. Carter moved that the delegation be empowered 10 add any others who may desire to attend the convention and the motion prevailed.
 On motion of MT r. V. Evans any del- egate who finds himself unable to at tend the convention was authorized to appoint an alternate. provided said al- ternate be in sympathy with the purpose of the Memphis convention.
 The chair appointed s. Steiner. James Weatherly and A. H. Stevens a commit tee to confer with the Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham railroad about rates.
 On motion of MT. Cabaniss the meeting adjourned
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
REFORMS IN ARMENIA.
Outline of the Scheme Submitted by tn,
 Powers to the Polt,.

Outline of the Scheme Submitted by the
 Powers to the Polt,.
 London, May 14-A dispatch to the Times from Constantinople says the powers have submitted to the porte scheme of reforms in Armenia, which in- cludes the appointment of Christians as public officials and gives the powers the right to veto the appointments of governors if they shall not seem satis- factory. The plan also provides that a high commissioner, who shall not be an European, shall supervise the work of putting reforms into effect and shall re- main in office until the reforms are eff fected It is understood that the porte will submit scheme to the examination of commission presided over by Turk han PaSha.
 The selection of the high commis- sioner is to be subject to the approval of the powers, and commission composed of Musselmen and Christians is to super wise the administration of affairs in vilayets. The scheme further provides that the inhabitants of Sassoun shall be paid the amount of their losses and that the Kurds shall be disarmed. The pow CTS base their demands upon the proven bad administration and generally unsat- isfactory condition of affairs in the Asiatic provinces of Turkey.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
CHIEFS OF POLICE.
Second Annual Meeting in Washington.
 Birmingham Is There.

pcConu hllludl ueellnB III WaSnlnRtOn.
 Birmingham Is There.
 Washington, May 14.-The second an nual meeting of the chiefs of police of the leading cities of the country convened in the parlors of the Ebbit house in this city at 10 o'clock. The meetings will ex- tend over three days
 Over fifty chiefs are present, including w s. Seavey of Omaha, president of the convention; Harvey o. Carr, Grand Rap ids secretary and treasurer; P. Deitzch and George Henshaw, Cincinnati; F. c. Starkweather, Detroit; Frank McDer- mott, Savannah; J. c. Arnold, Dallas; J. M. Maddox, Fort Worth; T. c. McDon- aid, Birmingham; Thomas Cannon, New Albany, Ind; O. c. Cow, Burlington; A. B. Conally. Atlanta; T. M. Butler Macon; D. c. Oliver, Athens, Ga. Henry Ho- reim, Cleveland; B. Raitz, Toledo; R. F. Drunners Aurora; Peter Burke, Mobile; Killlsen, Moline; Thomas Farmer, Cedar Rapids; R. H. Kennedy, Greenville; F. w. Hill, Chattanooga; J. J. Atkins, Knoxville; McMahon, Little Rock; B. P. Eldridge, Boston; c. F. Richardson, West Newton; Alonzo Bowman, Brook, line; William Bennett, Braddock; S. R. Venner, Johnstown; j. F. Gansen, Mil waukee; Benjamin Murphy, Jersey City; Charles A. Donovan, Hoboken; Harvey Hopper, Newark, and w. J. McKelvey, Brooklyn.
 About twenty-five of the delegates are accompanied by their wives and special arrangements have been made for their entertainment
 The address of welcome was made by Commissioner Ross of the District of Co., lumbia and was responded to by Presi- dent Seavey.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15

& Brown, from Montgomery city court; continued by consent.
 J. R. Waner 6 Co. vs. G. w. Wilcocl1s & Co.et al. from Conecuh chancery court; continued by consent.
 Capital City Water company vs. George Weatherly, from Montgomery city court; argued and submitted.
 J. Winter Thorington ct al. vs. Boiling Hall from Montgomery circuit cout; ar gued and submitted.
 Morris Adler ct all vs. Van Kirk Land and Construction company, from Es- cambia chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 Camilla D. Bonham vs. Jacques Loeb, from Montgomery city court; submitted on briefs
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
Supreme Court Decisions.

The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Bricken, c. J.-Artie H. Lomb vs. The Pioneer Savings and Loan company, ap- peal from Birmingham city court; af- firmed.
 Artie H. Lomb vs. The Pioneer Saw ings and Loan company, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-Tomzena R. Parker ct al. ys. Henry K Oliver, appeal from Montgomery chancery court; affirmed.
 Coleman, J.-The town of Brewton vs A H. Spira, appeal from Escambia cir cult court; affirmed.
 S. M. Mitchell -vs. the Capital City In- surance company, appeal from Mont gomery chancery court; affirmed.
 The following among other attorneys are in attendance at court: John P. Tillman, Birmingham; John B. Knox of Anniston, John Gamble of Greenville, John D. Burnett of Evergreen. Harry T. Smith of Mobile, and the following from Montgomery: Hon. A. A. Wiley, Hon. D. S. Troy, Messrs. w. A. Sumter, J. D. Roquemore, J. s. White, c. P. DeGam- bert, Gordon Mcdonald, Horace String fellow, A. D: sayre, Charles Wilkerson. George L. Marks, J. D. Kirkpatrick. C. E. Crum, Edward Graham, Lester C. Smith, c. H. Roquemore, Thomas H. Watts, D. s. Blakey.
 The court Is adhering strictly to the rule requiring the filing of briefs prior
  receive causes for submission on briefs unless the appellants brief is filed, and will receive the submission on the ap- pellant's brief only, unless the appellee's brief is filed.
 Justice Haralson is at Washington city-president of the Baptist conven- tion-and will not be at court before Thursday. This Is the third time that this honor has been conferred upon the judge.
 The following additional business was transacted by the supreme court rester- day:
 Samuel w. Tate of Scottsboro, Ala, was admitted to the bar on motion of Hon. William L. Martin.
 Juliet Gassenheimer vs. Simon Gassen- heimer, from Montgomery city court; submitted on briefs.
 Coaldaie Brick and Tile company vs Southern Construction company of Ken lucky. from Montgomery circuit court; argued and submitted
 Barrie L. Holt vs. Aston H. Pickett ct al. from Montgomery ehancery court; submitted on briefs.
 F. P. Pickering ct al. vs. Townsend
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
MAY WEEK AT SAVANNAH.
The City Filled With Visitors The "Drum-
 mers' Parade'' Opens Festivities.

The City Filled With VlsItors-The Drum
 mers' Parade' Opens Festivities.
 Savannah, Ga. May 14.-Savannahs annual May week festivities were in- augurated today. The city is filled with visitors from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. The public buildings and bus mess houses are gaily decorated and the people have given themselves up to amusement. The opening event was the ''drummers' parade" which always opens the May festivities.
 The cruisers Atlanta and Raleigh which arrived in the mouth of the Sa- vannah river and which were expected to come up to Fort Oglethorpe, about four miles below the city. today. were unable to catch the tide this morning and will remain at 1'ssee until tomorrow coming up the river at noon. The ofii- cers of the vessels are being entertained at the clubs and by the citizens.
 Tonight a sham naval battle and ma rine fireworks display on the river in front of the city was witnessed by 10, 900 people Tomorrow Governor Atkin- son will review the troops.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
Montgomery Miscellany.


 Dixon c. Williams of Chicago is at the Exchange today.
 F. NJ. Underkeefi1er of Philadelphia is at the Exchange.
 MT. Charles Garrett, one of Lowndes county's leading farmers, is in the city today.
 Mrs. L. A. Bell and little son came over from Selma yesterday and joined MT. Bell at the Exchange.
 Gen. Fred S. Ferguson of Birmingham is here today shaking hands with his many Montgomery friends.
 Miss Katie Patterson departed this morning for Amerieus, Ga.. where she will pay visit of some weeks to friends.
 Miss Florida Copeland of Birmingham, after pleasant visit to her brother, MT. w. J. Copeland, returned to her home this afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs. D. Wright left Mont gomery this morning for their home in Dunkirk, N. Y. They will stop over in Anniston few days en route.
 Baseball is a forbidden topic of con versation in this city today. The Waterloo met by the Montgomery az gregation at Memphis yesterday is the reason of it.
 It has been the custom since time i'm memorial for the retiring city officers of Montgomery to tender the incoming officers a banquet or dinner at Elem ing's restaurant on their induction into office, but this year the fete will be on much grander scale. Both sets of officers, and the people generally, are jubilant over the fact that no reform ists' were elected-nothing but the straight democratic ticket-and they feel like blowing themselves. Prepara- tions have been made for a barbecue dinner and picnic dinner. to occur at Jackson's lake on Thursday next. The recently elected officers will be sworn in on Monday, the 20th instant.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
Laid over Without Act on

St. Louis, May 14.-At meeting of the board of directors of the Merchants ex- change the request from Memphis to send delegates to the sound money con- vention on the 23d of May was laid over without action. This course is the result of a protest from many members of the Merchants exchange, in which they de- clared the directory exceeded their au- thority when they passed resolutions pertaining to finance or politics without calling for vote of the members.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-15
Holm R. Rogers Gets the Decree.

London, May 14.-In the case of John R. Rogers against his wife, Minnie Palmer, for absolute divorce the court rendered a decision today expressing the conviction that there was no collision and granting the decree asked for The documents in the case were sent to the queens proctor for the purpose of in- nilfrY in regard to Jurisdiction.