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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
SPURIOUS RELIGION.
RELIGION WITHOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS A
FAILURE.

T..
The most popular religion is usually
that which consists in forms and cere-
monies, but has nothing in particular
to do with righteousness. The world
approves of making our spiritual
things sacred, SO sacred, indeed. that
they must be separated from things
common, cOmmOn-SenSe, common mo-
rality, civic virtue, business, politics,
and pleasures.
1t is convenient to take religion as
sacrament and omit the sacrifice of self
for others. 1t is easy to wear the SYM
Dol of the cross and not practice the
vital principle of Self-denial. The
emotions of sentimental, pious expert
enceS are enjoyable, and may be had
without the trouble of the goods works
of love. Prayer meeting talk may
crafty ones own spiritual pride, and
fail to edify the brethren. 1t is quite
possible to make confessions and re-
ceive abSOlutiOnS in the same business
like spirit in which one deals with his
laundryman. Religion may bea mat
ter Of self-love, and come short of the
generously, to the church, and still
fail to derive benefits of true divine
worship. The excess of piouS words
and devotions often breeds distrust in
the hearts Of the righteous, because
true religion expresses itself in the
right proportions of the faith. 1t is
not every one that saith Lord, Lord,
but he who does the will of the Father,
who is really accepted Of Him.
Religion without righteousness is a
failure at least, and may be fraud,
call it by any name you please. AS st
John assures us: "My little children,
let no man lead you astray; he that
dOeth righteousness is righteous, even
as he is righteous: he that doeth sin is
Of the devil; for the devil sinneth from
the beginning" This is the divine test
of our lives, in all things the wide
world over. And if we are righteous
in spirit and truth we shall be right
eous in business; in society; in poll
tics; in our pleasures and above all
in our religion. For if our religious
faith fails to save us from our sins,
then are we indeed lost Nothing in
this world is more certain than that
we cannot be saved in our sins; we
must be saved from our sins, or as a
simple matter of fact we are not saved
at ALTO. 0. Wright.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
WOndorfUlII

1t enabled mo to bear the terrible strain of my
baby,s sickness, and kept me from breaking down
In spite Of all 1 had to stand. My appetite and
color returned and began to gain flesh. I rec
ommend Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy to all women run down through over
work, sickness, or any cause, and give this let
ter In the hope that other mothers who
do their work, may know how to keep up the
health under such trying circumstances"
You love your home and your children,
and you want to do the work, but when you
override, your nerves begin to cry out against
outrage. You must have help, and you'll
find it in DR.. Greene's Nervura, which is
known everywhere, and which is every
whore working wonders for women.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney, bladder. uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmers Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
In so many ways. in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers of this paper
who have not already tried it. may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and 6sK
send your address to ksa'Eszsz,k 3E::ta
Dr. kilmer & Co., Bing
hanton, N. Y. The @=s2asls!6s g sEsEssl299
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp Root
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Among the sufferers by the Water
bury fire was r. G. Mallette, proprie-
tor of the Jackson Quick Print estab-
lishment, whose plant was destroyed.
The Waterbury Republican puts bis
loss at 81, 500, with insurance of So, 500.
Mr. Mallette is we'll known in New
town, having at one time been employ
ed on The BEE. His local friends
will sympathize with him in his mis-
fortune.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
POMONA MEETING AT SHELTON.
PATRONS HAVE AN ENTHUSIASTIC
MEETING DESPITE THE STORM OUT
aide.

The regular meeting of Fairfield
County Pomona Grange for the install
lation OF officers was held at Shelton,
Wednesday, January 20. The snow
storm outside did not dampen the
spirits OF those in attendance and en-
thusiasm and good cheer prevailed.
The report of the secretary showed 324
members in good standing and the Or
der in good condition. The treasurers
report showed clear balance Of over
Gil on the first Of January. The new
officers were impressively installed at
the morning session by Depu-
ty MorehOuse Of Sharon, ably
assisted by Sister Holmes of Housa-
tonic Grange. The new officers as
follows: Master, Rev j. II. HOyt; over
seer, Il. 9. Birge; lecturer. J. E.
Holmes; assistant steward! John :.
Northrop; chaplain, Rev Wiillam n.
Hooker; treasurer, George q. Beers
secretary, J. H. Brakeman; gate keep
er, P. B. Nichols; Pomona, MIS- II; W.
Andrews; Flora, Mrs F. Fl. Mitchell;
Ceres, MrsJ. e. OsbOrne; lady assist
ant steward, Mrs L. S. Godfrey: On
relinquishing the chair, Past Master
Andrews, in few words, thanked the
order Tor the cordial and hearty sup.
port he had received the past year and
warmly welcomed the new master, j.
H. HOyt, and spoke encouragingly fol
the welfare of the order. The ladies
of Farmill River Grange, who enter
tained the visitors, provided as usual
a bOuntiful repast, which was served
at noon in the Town hall. In the aft
ernoon the new lecturer, BrOthe
Holmes, had provided an entertaining
and Instructive program. 1t opened
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

cures made by DR..
kilner's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t Is the great medl-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

During the high wind, Sunday night,
the occupants of the residence of L. G.
Gilbert & Son we're reused from their
sleep by loud noise outside. When
morning came they found the chimney
to the end part, that was used by the
families, taken off even with the roof.
In it's fall it took the cOrnice off the
corner of the house. AS it fell on one
side of the house it shook the plaster
off from the kitchen used by L. G. Gil
bert,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
HUNTINGDON.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
Mr. and Mrs Philip Jones kindly en-
tertained the representative of THE
BEE, one day last week.
E. |. WiXOn attended the horse sale
at Madison Square Garden, N. Y, last
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
REDDING.

R. F. Schmidt, who is at the Bridge
port Hospital, has undergone an
operation, having had cataract re-
moved from one of his eyes. Mr.
Schmidt will be able to come home in
about a week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Born, last week, son to Mr. and Mrs
Martin l.. Burr.
Mrs Charles Nichols of Bridgeport,
has visited Mrs F. Trip and daughter.
with party of friends from Guilford
to spend the remainder Of the winter.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GREENFIELD HILL.
CHURCH BRIEFS.

Rev Mr. Canes subject for next Sun
day morning, February 9, will be Gan
Old Fashioned Friendship" The pas
tor will probably repeat his anniversa-
ry address given last Sunday. In the
evening the 21st anniversary of the
Christian Endeavor society will be OBJ
served with appropriate and interest
ing exercises. Postponed last Sunday.
Everybody invited.
The Ladies' Union will meet with
Mrs Clarence H. Bradley next week
Thursday, February ID.
The orange tea held at the parsonage
under the auspices of the Christian
Endeavor society, last Wednesday,
January 20, was grand success. The
net proceeds was nearly $53.
1.-THE Greatness of Little Things" is
the subject for the Friday evening
prayer meeting.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
ST JOHNS CHURCH.
LENTEN SERVI(

Ash Wednesday, lO.45 a. m.
Other Wednesdays, $50 p. m.
Fridays, 7.3O p. m.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
THIS IS A GOOD THE.

1t Is we'll to start the year right. Begin at
your watches and clocks, see that they are
In perfect running order. look over your
jewelry. see that your diamonds are not loose
In the settings for before you know it you Will
lose one out and that will cost you more than
them. Your jeweIry should be cleaned so It
will show Off TO the best advantage. Henry c.
Reid 952 Main sreat, Bridgeport. is the man
stands every detail. He also has his father
John Reid, with him to assist him.
One of the most interesting and en-
joyable meetings of the season held by
the Mems club was that of Monday
night at the Grand Central hotel, DR.
A. l.. Schuyler being the host. The
subject was washington Irving" and
was most ably handled by Daniel G.
Beers, all present having part in the
program.
James Hawley of Hawleyville passed
Sunday at New Milford with his I'M
Gle, Edgar +. Hawlcy.
Owing to the fierce storm of sleet
and wind the evening service at Trim
ity church was omitted, last Sunday.
John Kilbridc delivered his tobacco
last week, at f. a. Wildman's ware.
house in New Milford
The rule that "clothes make the
man" finds confirmation in the cxcep-
ton: Trousers that bag at the knee dc
not make a prayerful man. February
sees most mems trousers pass int
decrepitude; you see trousers every
where that have seen better days. 81
this month has come to be known a
trouser month, just as August i
known. But every trouble in life ha
it's compensation, if one looks for it
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Mrs Jerusha Birdseye, who has been
resident in Idaho for a number of
years, has returned to the home of her
childhood and is spending some time
at the old home with her sister, Mrs
Elizabeth TurneV.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
HARD WORK
When Your Nerves Give Way, Dr..
Greene's Nervura Builds Them Up
and Makes Honest Strength.

Tho woman who does her own work and
takes care of children has need of all her
strength. All around US there are examples
Of what overwork will do. 1t overtaxes the
nerves too, and then trouble begins.
DR.. Greene's Nervura is tho great strength.
ener for overworked women. 1t gives them
strength from their food and strength from
perfect rest at night. Itregulates tho nerves
and builds up in every way.
- Mrs; JOIN H. LAux, 4s Springfield Ave.,
Newark, NJ, says:
when began to take DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy was terribly run down.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Clarence.;Sears was taken suddenly
i'll the first of the week. DR. Schuyler
was called to attend him.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Miss Madge Peck, with Miss Elsie
Gilbert, spent a few days recently at
the pleasant home of their teacher, c..
d. Stillson, in Hattertown.
Miss Edith Bliss has been visiting at
the home Of G. S. Russell in Hunting
town district.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
Miss MOllie MorehouSe of Greenfield
has spent several days at L. B. Brad
ley's.
Miss Alice Nichols was a guest at
lunch, last Friday, of Mrs G. B. Baker
at her pleasant home near Seaside
Park, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07
DO YOU GET UP
WITH LAME BACK :
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
pQpera Is Rura to know of tha uxonderf,ll
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

The Christian Endeavor society of the
Methodist church will hold California
Shake social at the parsonage, Sandy
Hook, Tuesday evening, February II,
1902. All will receive welcome
"Shake'' at the door and other
"shakes" will be introduced during
the evening"
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

William G. Brigham, who has been
employed by John It. Sheehan in New
town Street, for the past year, has
gone to Redding Ridge. He will open
a blacksmith and wagon repairing
shop in a building owned by Mrs
Shaw. He has been in the business
for over 25 years. We are sorry to
lose him from Newtown but wish him
good luck in his new place.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07


sick, and ]
was nursing
him day and
night. I got
20 worried ]
couldn't eat
nor sleep. -
When ~
tried toeat
my heart
seemed to
come up In
q lump in ,
my throat
and choke
and would IL
everything
tasted. Any i
noise wouldm'
me jump, Al
lost all my c
and got so til
thought I w
break down
self. That
when l decide
take DR.. Gree
Nervura bloc,
andnerve rom
sdy, and l.
amthankful
to say i'll
helped me~
vondArful1v
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-07

Mrigs & Go. S seml-annual trouser sale
c1mes opportunely to trouser needing
their regular stocks left from the sea-
sons business are gathered under
lessened prices. All good trousers, in
all sizes; and Meigs s. Co.'s tailors
make alterations free Of charge. To
borrow an ancient phrase: "a word to
the wise is Snf11cient',
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-09-23

Thought TO Make Cumberland Safe.
Joint Discussion Probable-News
and Personal Mention.
Correspondence of The Messenger.D
Fayetteville, Sept. Is.

Correspondence Of The Nessenger.D
Fayetteville. Sept. Is.
The nominations made yesterday af-
ternoon by the Cumberland county
democratic convention were promptly
wired to The Messenger. but the pro-
ceedings of that representative body OF
citiZens-one OF the largest ever as
sembled on a like occasion in this place
are OF sufficient interest to warrant
one or two more paragraphs. Major A
A McKethan, clerk OF superior courS;
Captain J. A. Mcpherson, register of
deeds; Mr.. ]. b. Troy, treasurer: DIR.
A. S. Rose, coroner; Captain A. B.
Williams and Messrs. w. H. Downing
and j. j. Bullard, county commission
ers, are all nominations, foretold by
this correspondent.
Mr.. j. NJ. Lamb, who may be said to
head the ticket as nominee for the
state senate, came TO this place about
twenty-five years ago from New Han
over county, If the writer mistake not,
and has built up a very large and
flourishing floral nursery business. He
is a Protestant Irishmal, a strong
speaker and debater, and an ardent
prohibitionist. He has been chairman
of the board of county commissioners
and OF the board of trustees of the
graded school, and is a man OF enlight-
ened public spirit.
Messrs, V. c. Bullard, of the eastern,
and j. w. Moore, of the western parts
of the county, nominated for the house
IN the legislature, are both young men,
the former a lawyer and the latter "a
farmer. Mr.. w. H. Marsh, the nomi-
nee for sheriff, is a successful farmer
and business man of Grays Creek
township, one of the most popular men
In Cumberland. Altogether, there is
general satisfaction over the ticket,
and it is believed to be safe for election
in November.
Mr.. A. H. Slocomb. republican nomi-
nee for this district, today received no.
tice from a friend at Southport. where
he is to speak next Monday evening,
to go prepared for a joint discussion.
Ih1S is taken to mean that our candi-
date, Mr.. Patterson, will also be there,
and Mr.. Slocomb expresses his willing
ness to divide time.
Mr.. aid Mrs. George A. Nicholson
announce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Daisy Irene, to Mr.. D. 4.
the 22nd instant
No one in all that neighborhood can
give the slightest clue OF the solution
Of the mystery of the bones dug UP
a day or two ago by the chain gang
working on the road beyond Massey's
Mill, and which leading physician
pronounces those of a woman. There
was no sign of a coffin, nor even of a
regularly made grave, but a pair of
scissors and some horn buttons We're
scattered about.
The beautiful old arsenal grounds
on Haymount are once more a popular
resort, as the golf season is on, and the
club has the finest links and course in
the state.
Mrs. Mary and Miss Sarah Elliott
nave returned to Wilmington after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A. H Slocomb.
Mt L. E. Wallace, of Wilmington
was registered al the Hotel Lafayette
yesterday.
The Misses Price, of Wilmington, are
the guests of Mrs. Strange on Rowan
| street
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-09-23
OPENINGS VERY BRIGHT.
Red Springs Seminary and Academ >
Start Off With Fine Prospects.

Correspondence of The MessengefD
Red Springs, n c., Sept il.
Editor of The Messenger:
At the invitation of Rev. c. G. Var
dell, principal of the Red Springs SEM
mary, we paid a visit to this great
institution of Tearing and was really
surprised at the improvements now go
ing on and rapidly being completed.
The auditorium completed during the
past year is very large building of
brick and three stories in height The
basement is used for the heating and
electric light plants. The second story
is the music department, where large
number of pianos in rooms heated by
steam pipes and lightel by electricity.
Inc rooms are constructed with Spe-
clal reference to instruction in music
and the visitor in passing through the
central aisle hears the sound of thirty
odd pianos in as many rooms. EVERY
thing is arranged according to latest
methods. The music racks in a sepa-
| rate room are all numbered, and every
thing in the neatest manner possible
| The auditorium will seat at least 1000
persons comfortably. The whole is a
scene of marvellous beauty
| In addition to the auditorium is an
ehiiicA lhlSS SUITES III HelSHI ana Dullt
| IN accordance with the most modern
| improvements. Every room is water
| proof, fire proof and rat proof. In the
improbable event Of fire, two exits are
| provided for escape. Every room is
heated by steam and lighted by the
latest improved electric lights
| The design of those in charge is to
| construct another immense building of
brick in place of the wooden structures
first erected. The cost of building is
| heavy, but the trustees are nothing
daunted and the improvements will
continue as the years roll on The
marvellous growth of this famous in
| stltutlon warrants us in the belief that
| 1t will eclipse any educational institu-
ton in the south il the splendid equip
ments for thorough education of wo-
men. The work being done at tkis
| GATE Is equal to that of any institution
in the land
] At the date of our visit during the
| past week the enrolment was about
20. students are arriving by every
train, and the number in a few days
| will be at least 300.
The North Carolina Military Acade-
my located at Red Springs is also
meeting with success and the enroll
ment UP to this date is an advance OF
former years. Under the management
OF Professor Macarthur, a veteran ia-
| slru clor, tnlS ScnoOl offers superior ad-
Vantages at reasonable rates. Captain
Mcleod, graduate of the Citadel
Academy, will this week assume
charge of the military department
having been detained by sickness.
AS an educational centre Red Spring
Is growing in popularity. With its
mineral waters and excellent health
record, we predict a great future in
store for those heroic men who have
iapored under many adverse circurr-
stances H Mem
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-09-23
HOW is THIS.
But Remains Firm in His With
draNal.

Dubuque, Iowa, September 1S.-It is
announced tonight that Speaker Hen
derson does not intend to resign the
speakership at the coming session of
congress
The statement that Speaker Hender-
son will not resign was made by his
secretary in reply to direct question,
who, however, would say nothing
further. Mr.. Henderson could not be
seen tonight and he spent the evening
at the house of a friend.
Dubuque, Iowa, September 1S.-The
republican congressional committee of
the third district met here today and
decided to call a convention at New
Hampton, Iowa, September 25th to con-
sist of the delegates to the convention
which nominated Speaker Henderson
to nominate candidate to succeed him.
This action was taken after a con-
sideration Of the Iowa election law.
Before acting the members Of the COM
mittee called upon Colonl Henderson
and requested him to reconsider his
withdrawal. He declined to do so,
stating his decision was final.
Before adjourning a resolution was
adopted expressing regret at Colonel
Henderson's action. and saying that
there was no danger Of the result to
the republicans of the district in the
coming election.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-09-23
THE BRuNswIck DEMOCRACY,
The County Convention aet Yexfer-
day and Nominated \ Member of
the House and County Omrcr.-an
Factions Satisfied.

The democratic county convention of
Brunswick county met yesterday a
Lockwood's Folly, and was called 10
order at 1880 a m by County Chair
man NJ. C. Guthrie. Of Southport.
All the townships were represented
and a big crowd was present
Mr. Guthrie was made permanent
chairman. and the convention made
the oIlowing nominations:
For House of Representatives-W II.
Phillips, of Shallotte.
Clerk of Superior Court-Mr. Robert
son. of waccamaw.
Register OF Deeds-G Gorge McKith-
an, of Town Creek.
Sheriff-Peter Rourk, of Shallotte.
Treasurer-Mr. Kirby, of Town
Creek
Surveyor-w. o. MeKithan, of Lock-
woods Folly.
Coroner-Mr Tharp, of Town Creek.
The county executive committee or
ganiZed by electing George II. Bella
my as chairman.
When the convention first met there
was quite warm time over several OF
the nominations. There were spirited
contests for the nomination for the
house of representatives and for regis
ter of deeds.
Mr. Francis NJ. Moore, of Phoenix,
infoms us that all the actions were
informs us that all the factions were
made all left for home satisfied. Al
together, he says, the convention was
harmonious, and the nominees will be
heartily supported at the polls in No
vember.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-09-23
NEGRO BAPTIST CONVENTION.
An Address by a Native Cape Town
Resident.

Birmingham, Ala, September 1s.-Fil-
bert B. McDonna, of Cape Town, South
Africa, addressed the convention on the
needs of the natives. Five hundred col
ored women, making UP the auxiliary
conventions of the national are in ses-
sion in the sixth avenue Baptist church,
and are presided over by Sadie w. Lam
ston, of Philadelphia. who delivered an
address today discussing the work Of
negro women. She urged education,
faithful service and strongly advocated
industrial education, contending that
the race would not rise above its wo-
men. She thanked the white women OF
the south for their interest in the negro,
together with their employment Of the
servant girl.
'aThe negro women Of the north must
get to work for our women in the south
are ahead OF them. They are doing for
the uplifting and developing OF our
people.
Lillian Mebane. of Elizabeth City, N.
c., also delivered an address this morn
ing