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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08
DIVORCE pEyouxcpp.
Cardinal Gibbons Shocked ny the
sIoRnc-DclmoDt Affairs.

sIohnc-BcInont Annirs.
Baltimore, Md. May cardinal Glib.
bons in the course of his sermon at the
cathedral today on the Unity of the
Church" characterized the rec.nt dlvorc.
and marriage OF a society lady in New
York, crime against Christ. His
eminenee said Consider the pontif in
relation 70 King Henry VIII, who asked
for the p-pe's sanction 20 a divorce so
that be might marry again. The pope
refused to give It., saying Whom God
hath Joined together let no man put
asunder only few days ago the coun-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

Dallas. Texas, May THE rapid rise in the
Trinity river at Dallas all of today indicates
tnat an enormous rainfall has visited the heaG
waters of the stream in the Panhandle. The
rains last night were heavy and general over
North Texas. II will not require much more
rair to cause an overflow OF the Trinity The
indications are for more rain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08
TRACK WASHED OUT.
iWatrrspout sweeps Out Two Hun
dred Yards of 'Frisco's Track.

dred Yards of 'Frisco's Track.
To The Post.
Paris. Texas. MAY IA wat5rspout b.
tween Van Buren, and Faye twill c, Ark, LAST
rsht swept away two hundred yards OF the
Frisco track. Passenger trains from Paris
today ran only to Fort Smith.
stiff wind passed over the city at noon
today blowing down numbers Of shade trees.
Il is believed 10 have been more destructive
in the country
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08
Good rain. In Ellis County.

Ennis. Texas. May IA splendid rain Tel
here again this morning, which is considered
to guarantee an immense wheat and oats
yield. Corr and cotton are also greatly hene-
hted. The rainfall was pretty general through
out this section.
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;. A. REPRESENTATIVES, Selected.

& Worth. Texas, May Post J,
PIERS Protective association, today
PED Howard Peak. A. c. Shugart, i.
lry and Thomas Mcdowell as repre-
ltlYes to the National meeting of the
PATTON at Louisville. May 10.
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ENORMOUS APPROPRIATIONS.
Nearly seven Hundred Miiiions Ap-
nrourfnted by the Inst session.

proprinted by the Inst session.
Washington. May THE volume re-
lating to appropriations required by law
to be prepared and published at the end
of each session OF congress under the d.
rection Of the committee on approprla-
tions of the senate and house has been
completed for the third session OF the
Fifty-nfth congress. The summary Of the
appropriations show the grand total OF
Se74 1881 .O22 The details by bills are as
follows:
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NVER Col "A general court martial IS
b .ene et Fort Logan. Col today wi Ii
Y, F Gar r. med "a dep riment az
emit, and Capt. Georges t. Byram, Judge
pie The court is evidently convened
an officer,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

EsAS CITY, Freeman Cochran. the
or, IS Under sentence 10 die today A.
Es 70 the evidence a. the trial Cochran
S victim fought until they were tire J..
fh2ok hands and went iato the house 10
lon the blood and dirt While the other
was washing Cochran stepped up be-
and sho' him The tgnt W s over a
TiuF the murdered nsn had given Coch-
aunt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

Santa Anna Texas, May More rain fill
at one time this morning than for the past
five Years. Ali tanks ant creeks arc iulli
plenty of water to run through the summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

IFALQ George Kerwan and Eddie
Ply the Canadian lisht weight, are to
twenty rounds before the Olympic Ath
rluh tonight fer q purse Of $500. The
pc to weigh in al 13G pounds.
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General observations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations at s D. M
18th meridian time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

Murphy the comedian, who has been III here,
is alarming A Chicago physician has been
SORT for.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

n oRLEANs.-Th entire Southwert
part in the Peace Jubilee which is IN
(ss here TODAY. The cru + New Or
represents the navy at the celebra-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-08

ORLEANS. There will be held here
the fifth annual CONVENTION Of the
rhood of Railway Trlinmen of the
States This organization has a mem
p OF $4,000 men.
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Hard rain in West Texas.

San Angelo. Texas May IA very hard
rain fell here last night, extending south
considerable distance
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Permanent approprlauolA '''' I-h'blo'--V
In addition to the specific appropriations
made contracts are authorized TO be en-
tered into for increase OF the naval esti-
mate and for various public works
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Ball. National League; Brooklyn at
slphia: Washington at New York,
Ind at Chicago; louisville at Pitsburg.
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ToDAY's EVENTS.

pos The London opera season VIII
bere today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-18
North Brookfeld Vets
Swing Partners.
BIG MASQUERADE
by Hundreds of the
TownspeopIe.

North Brockfe-d- Feb. 1.-THE an
Rual masquerade Of Ezra Batchsuer
post, q. g. \ r, was had al town
hall his evening. q large crowd being
present ard Z general good tine
being enjoyed BY ali The hall was
handsomely decorated for the coca
sion. The national eoIors belng much
IN evidence: from The centre Of the
calling vera d-ap=d long strsamsrs Of
red, white and blue bunting running
% the four ccrnsrs; hung from the
centre vas Z large card bearing the
word welcome IN gilded letters. A.
the bark o: the musicians stage were
hung many yards Of red, white and
blue bunting dotted here and there
with shields Of national colors.
The main gallery was draped with
green and PINK bunting, while the
walls beneath were covered with two
large American flags. Flags ana bunE-
ings were used OF the other walls.
giving the hall & handsome appear
ance.
Promptly At 5 o'clock Homes or
Joysd ~ al present, while in the lower
ROOMS the maskers were assembling.
Shortly after nine the grand march
was formed, led b. Commander Alien
Jones, and Mrs. George H. Jones fol-
lowed by uzskers dressed il all kinds
o rigs. The old reliable farmer was
tncr=- talking with The new woman, and
the fat man, cowboy, dude. the woman
N white and all the other wei known
characters were present.
Few towns can boast Of better public
buildings than North Brookdeld has,
but there is one exception. and ths. IS
The Town hall Many times during
each year The seating capacity IS I'M
equal 70 the demands Enads upon H.
especially a. town ms-tings, caucuses
and other meetings that the
masses wish 20 attend. The town has
over nine hundred voters, and a town
hail tina. can seat about four hundred
and fifty. The wish that the hail could
be enlarged has often been expressed
but little active work has resulted.
There is land that is available, and the
present building can be enlarged 70
meet the requirements OF the citizens
when they are ready to vote the neces-
sary money.
Many citizens claim tina. by building
UP on the Summer street side two o.
three desirable stores could be had.
which would materially increase the
income from the property.
Supt- c. A Jefts is making himself
popular with people along the line Of
the Warren, BT0okheld and Spencer
electric line by the business-like way
in which he has cleared the tracks
Wednesday night he had eight miles
of track cleared, and cars running be-
tween North Brookheld and Spencer,
while the Boston and Albany was not
running on time until Thursday morn
ing. The entire line Of the electric
road viii be in operation tomorrow.
Deacon James Miller is in poor health
and confined to his house with general
weakness.
The cutters at the Batcheller factory
were laid of today on account Of the
surplus stock cut, the stitching room
being rushed TO its full capacity.
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GRIPS RANGES DOOMED

So much misery and so many deaths
have been caused by the grip that every
one should know what a wonderful rem
edy for this malady is lound i'm DR.
Kings New Discovery. That distressing
stubborn cough, that inhames youP
throat, robs you Of sleep, weakens your
ton is quickly stopped by this matchless
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in the back Of the head, soreness in Bones
and muscles, sore throat and that cough
that grips your throat like a vice, YOU
need Dr.. Kings New Discovery to cure
your grip ana prevent pneumonia or con-
sumption Price 50 cents and 81 90. Money
back II not cured. A trial bottle free IT
drug store. Brewer d Co.
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NERVOUS DEPRESSION.
I. - = =. rEyrEay.1

- -e-@~ RI - -E-6G
A woman with the blues IS very IN
comfortable person. She Is Illogical
unhappy and frequently hystericzl-
The condition Of the mind known IS
ire blues nearly always, with Tyo-
men, results from diseased organs o.
generation
Il Is e source Of wonder that in this
age OF advanced medical science, any
person should still believe that mere
force of VIII and dissemination WI
overcome depressed spirits and nerv-
BUSINESS n women. These troubles are
Indications Of disease
Every woman who doesn't under
stand her condition should write to
lynn, Mass, 70 Mrs. P51khan for her
advice. Her advice Is thorough com
non sense, and IS the counsel CT a
learned woman Of great experience
Read the story OF Mrs. z. :. BESyErr.
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DEAF Mrs PIyEEAsf:-I have sut-
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enlargement and liberation Of the
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. weakened condition, caused ne &c
fow for nearly six montEz Soue time
ago, urged By friends, I wrote 70 Won
Tor ad1ee, After using the treatment
which you advised for a short time.
that terrible flow stopped
Il an now gaining strength and
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wish to say 70 all distressed. suffer
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TAKING PRECAUTIONS.
Holden School Superintendent oeslr.s
To Close Schools Ezrly,

Quinapoxet, Feb. 17-Afiss Eta L.
Chapman, superintendent Of schools Of
Holden, was in town yesterday. She
wishes to close the Quinapoxet schools
Friday night next instead of March 3,
as is the general custom Sha thinks
if they do this and start two weeks
earlier than usual ct the beginning Of
the next term, the scarlet fever will
be kept out of the school.
She is going to propose this plan
to the school committee Immediately
She interviewed Holden Bros. in re-
gard to keeping the people who live
with the fever patients out of the store
as they can drive IN front Of the store
and leave their orders and avoid any
mora spreading of the disease.
S. F. Mason came to post Office last
night to secure a daily paper, and ar
ter taking his wallet from his pocket
he took two cents out, then laid il
on the window and went out. Michael
Hanover, youth of four years, found
it and gave it TO ]. A. Holden. who SEMI
II TO Mr.. Mason by a man from the
store. Mr.. Mason felt very thankful
Tor receiving it and win reward tho
nnder The wallet contained quite
large sum.
j. Frank Wood has returned after
business trip to New York. Mr.. Wood
started last Saturday, but became
stalled two days on the way by the
storm. He arrived in New York city
two minutes too late to catch q car on
the elevated railroad. The car which
ne wished to catch, met with an accl-
dent and killed six men outright, Mr..
Wood feels very thankful that he did
not catch the train.
The American Biscuit Co.'S team ar
rived this morning from Worcester.
The team was due here last Tuesday,
Mr.. PIERCE, the driver, says that It
IS terrible travelling from Worcester,
Near Alfred Bradish's farm for about
40 rods. the snow will average nine
feet deep. Many people reJoiced see
ing the team arrive, as they have been
unable to procure any bread since Mon
day.
The c. G. Wood Co had a gang of
ping the ice from the mill dam in the
event Of a thaw.
Miss Minnie Cutting has been spend
ing few days with friends in Fitch
burg.
H. S. Moulton finished breaking out
the roads last night.
Simon Curtis is spending a few days
with friends in Worcester.
Mrs. Mary Murray is spending the
week with relatives in Clifton
Patrick Gleason and bride are ex-
pected in town Saturday night.
John Hallihan Is visiting friends in
Worcester.
John Langlois has secured a posi-
ton in the Lovelville MILL
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WEST 8ROOKFlELD.

West Brookfield, Feb. 1.-THE town is
recovering somewhat slowly from the
effects Of the storm. Road Commits
sioner ". MeIlen Smith has had q large
force Of men and teams at work con-
tinuously, and most Of the farmers came
In with their milk this morning. The
Boston and Albany railroad are run
ming their trains quite regularly and
the mails and the morning papers ar
rive nearly on time. The W. B. & s.
Electric road run their cars through
for the first time yesterday afternoon.
The Mcintosh shoe factory is running
full time, and the Olmstead Quabog
Corset company are running to their
fullest extent, and business generally
mas resumed its normal condition.
Sullivan Converse Of Central street.
IS seriously i'll, and his nephew, John
Robinson Of Ware is with him.
Mrs. Mandley Pierce Of Main street
IS In Kentucky, under the care Of a sur
Eeon' who has strong hopes Of curing
her Of her lameness.
Byron Z. Bacon is at work in Provi-
dence, r. l., and expects 10 move his
family there very soon.
DR.. F. W. Cowles drove over to Rice
Corners on Sunday, to make his accus-
TONED Sunday evening call and be-
came snoUbound there, only returning
this morning. 1t Is believed that il win
not be necessary for him to 60 for sew
eral Sundays again. as he spent SO
many hours there this time.
John Dalton was before Trial Justice
p. w. Bush again this morning, on the
same old charge of being drunk and
disorderly. AS being fined aid not do
s.Iy COCO, ne was sent to Worcester for
The body Of the wife Of c. W. Woods
OF Ragged Hill was brought from
worcester to this town for interment.
yesterday. Mrs Wood had for eight
years been an inmate Of the insane aEy-
lum in Worcester and died in that in
5titutlon on Monday.
Officer George A. Hocum was tipped
nut Of his sleigh yesterday morning,
md his horse, which Is a very high
piited one, attempted to run, but was
topped at once, and no one was in
Ired
Mrs. Clarence Nash has gone to visit
sr son, g. Walter Nash, who is seri-
1sly III in Bridgewater.
e. ~ Mitchell has been called to
IPSWICH by the death Of a relative
The long talked Of telephone ex-
hange seems TO be In a fair way to be
called. The necessary papers have
oeel sIsued by the town officials, and
as soon as the weather will permit, the
poles will be set and the wires strung.
Veterans Of the G.. a. r, who were
interested in the proceedings Of the en-
campment Of the G. 4. r. in Boston
yesterday, were pleased to find in the
Spy a full account Of the meeting
while the "only" notice in the Only
was in an obscure paragraph. which
could not be found without hunting
the paper over twice. The Spy had an
elaborate account. containing not only
all the news, but also Commander Bar
tetts report for the year 1t was APP
preciated by the veterans in this vi
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-18
WAS A SHOCK.
News Of Mr.. Taft's Death
Received With Sorrow.

Whitinsville. Feb. 1.-THE news Of
the death OF Francis E. Taft Of North
bridge centre, who died suddenly in
Boston yesterday, as stated in The Spy
this morning, was a severe shock Ia
the entire community. Mr.. Taft went
to Boston yesterday, and attended the
banquet Of the Home Market Club at
Mechanics building. given in honor of
PRESIDENT Mckinley, who was pres
emit The doctor gave his opinion as to
the cause Of death as apoplexy Fran
els Eugene Taft was born I'm North
Dfluge ABOUT % years ago, and attend
ed the public schools here. When a
young man, he removed to NeWburvy
port, and while there married Miss
smith, daughter of ex-Mayor Smith
now resident of PHILADELPHIA. Mr.
Taft was at one time paymaster at
Peabody Mills, and was subsequently,
engaged in the manufacture Of shoes.
being a member of the firm of the +,
z. Dodge Manufacturing Company.
He severe his connection with that
company in 1893 and came to North
bridge and has since lived on his farm
on Northbridge hill, where he has fol-
lowed farming, and has raised standard
stock poultry -
Nj IaIt held the position of superin-
tendent Of the streets, chairman Of the
soverseers Of the poor, deacon of North
bridge Centre Congregational Church
ana superintendent Of the Sunday
sch9oL In all his business life, he was
a practical man, He was reared in a
CHRISTIAN home, and early yielded to its
renslous influences. He honored his
profession in consistent Christian
youth and manhood He united IN q
remarkable degree strength and ten
derness, hrmness and gentleness, rigor
and delicacy. 90'
His body arrived here this evening
ana was taken in charge by Underta.
ker L. 3. Carr "a
Inc funeral viii take place Sunday
aLlernoon at o'clock from the Con-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-18

An eminent scientist re-
Gently said: "Cod-liver Oil
is truly a wonderful COM
position. 1t is seemingly
Natures remedy in almost
every wasting disease"
SCOTS Emulsion contains
the pure oil combined with
hypophosphites, it rebuild8
worn tissues, enricheS the
blood, invigoratcs the nerves,
stops drains and wasting.
ConsumptiveS, Diabetes,
pale or thin people, or nurs-
ing mothers, should remem-
Der this. Do not accept a
substitute.
900. and st.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. chcsnists, New York.
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A REMEDY FOR THE GRIPPE

a remedy recommended for patients
sam, which is especially adapted to i 5Id-
eases Of the. throat and lungs. Do no.
va. for the first symptoms Of The disease
~ ~. NJ, ~ ootLe loday and keep 1t on hand
leeted the grippe has a tendency to bri,71s,
on pneumonia The Balsam prevents tbiss
sell the Balsam. NJ uSs ISIS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-18
JEFFERSON TOPICS.

Jefferson, Feb. 1.-THE funeral of
Mary Catharine NARROW, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. NARROW, took
place from her home, Quinapoxet street.
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock. There were
many beautiful floral tributes sent by
relatives and friends. The burial was
In st. Marys cemetery, Holden.
John Fenneil and Wife and seven
children Of North Woods are all con-
fined to their home with the grip.
A party Of IA couples from Rogers &,
Young store, Main street, Worcester.
took sleighride to the Mt. Pleasant
House last evening. An oyster supper
was served by Landlord Pendereast
which was followed by dancing.
Miss Annie O'Neil of GAINESVILLE Is the
guest Of Mrs. John O'Neil OF Main
street.
Peter Mccoy has resigned his posi-
ton as section hand at the Boston ana
Maine Railroad
Charles Hubbard Of Vermont is the
guest Of his brother, John Lorle, Of
Princeton street
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Farrar have re-
turned from Boston, where they have
been visiting friends.
Albert Richard is visiting relatives
in Rutland for a few days
Dyspepsia in its worst forms will WELD
10 the use Of Carter's Little Nerve pills
aided bv Cartpr'g Little I,ivar pflfa Nee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-18
AUBURN GRANGE.
Ten Candidates Take Degrees And En-
Joy Supper

Auburn, Feb. 17.-At the regular
meeting of the Auburn grange, held
Thursday evening, ten candidates re-
celved their third and fourth degrees.
In spite of the heavy fall Of snow and
bad travelling. there was a good attend
ance. At the close of the ceremonies,
supper was served. Deputy 4, E.
tiaherty of Townsend has been ap-
pointed to inspect this grange this
year.
me roads are now all broke out. The
iast snow storm in November cost the
town about S430 to open the roads.
ms is the worst storm since the
March blizzard Of 1888, and 1t is esti-
mated that it will cost the town $500
to open the roads
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zga-.seal Church At Northbridge cen

g-egarlo1al Church at Northbridge cen
--e
The hearing on the petition of the
Blackstone Valley Street Railway,
which vas ID have been given Monday
afternoon, mas been postponed on ac-
count Ct the death Of Chairman Taft.
+ The funeral Of William Riley Of Main
street -9ck place this morning at 9
O'clock from St Patrick's Church. A
large number OF friends and relatives
Of the deceased assembled to
Pay Z last tribute OF respect and esteem
% -heiE departed friend and neighbor
There vas 9 profusi0n Of floral offerings
from largs circle OF friends. which
showed the high esteem in which he
vas held Rev. Joseph Daley officiat-
Sd The bearers were his four sons,
William Edward. George, Charles Ri
ley, David Burke, Edward Goslaw. The
remains were placed in the tomb at
Pine Grove cemetery. and later will be
.nterre5 IN St. Patrick's cemetery at
Riverdale.
Miss Grace Hodgto1 Of Woonsocket
: the guest o. Mrs. Henry Cook of
Cottage street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boutilier of Wa
ter street are receiving congratulations
over the birth OF baby boy.
L. 3. Carr left this morning for Put
nam. CT, where his daughter Mrs A.
D Mcintyre lies critically i'll.
Charles Burke is confined 70 his home
with pneumonia
Miss Bessie Within OF Railroad avenue
IS visiting friends in Buffalo
The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tan EndeayOr held an entertainment
this evening in Memorial building, II
vas entitled, "TheVnlags Choir" A
large number attended.
\ number Of the G. 4. P and G. of
=. ara raaEng arrangements to attend
me encampment al Boston Feb. q and