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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
A LEVEE BREAKS.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND ACRES OF
LAND UNDER WATER.
PROTECTION LEvEE AT BOUGRE
Has Been Torn Away and the Water
Is Now Pouring Aga nst tho
Embankmen..

Natchez, Miss, March 14.--The Mis-
sissippi river, which broke over pri-
vate levees at Ashland, Miss, forty
miles from this place, last night, has
widened the zap in the embankment
and the surrounding country is foois
ed by the waters Fifteen thousand
acres of cultivated land VIII be coy
cred with the flood, and It Is feared
farmers and stock raisers throughout
that section will suffer greatly. The
merchants packet, ST. Joseph, has
been temporarily Withdrawn from the
Atchafalaya river trade, to carry on
relief work in the water stricken dis
tricts. This vessel has left for Ash
land to remove stock and such prop
erty as the farmers have had time to
save. The. river, here yesterday was
ga feet above the danger line. The
heavy ram, which fell throughout the
previous night, increased yesterday
morning. and the prospect is gloomy
over the entire valley.
1t will be impossible to secure fur
ther news from Ashland, where the
private leyee has been oyertopped by
the river, before this morning. The
relief boat St. Joseph is there now get
ging 500 head of stock. Everybody in
the southeastern section OF Jefferson
county is ready to move out on ac-
count OF THIS wash.
The protection levee in front of the
Texas and.Paciic 9nbankment at Bou-
gre has been torn. away by the water,
which is now pouring against the en-
bankment. The railroad has a large
force of men and a worktrain raising
their roadbed, which is protecting a
part of Concordia parish, Louisiana.
The Betsy Ann arrived up yester-
day with her cabin full of refugees
and 800 head of stock. She got 200
bales Of cotton at Black Hawk, La,
and Union Point, shipped owing to the
high water She left for Bayou Sara
She Will get 500 head Of stock at Ar
tonish and Briers. to be shipped here
on account of the flood. 1t has been
raining since early Thursday night.
Gauge is 47.35 and rising. The dan
/ ger line is A. feet. 4
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease Catarrh is q
blood or constitutional disease. and In order to
cure It youmusttalSe Internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood md mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure Il not queck medicine.
in this country for wears, and ia regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed OF the best tones
known. combined with tie best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the Two Ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Toe,
Halls Family Pills arc the best
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
i'll HEALTH THE CAUSE.
Young Men and Woman Committed
Suicide.

Young Men and Woman Committed
Suicide.
Granger, Texas, March 14,-Yestor-
day afternoon while MI A. r..
Moore and family. who live three
miles west of town. we're away from
home. Avery Kyle, a nephew Of Mr..
Moore, shut himself up in the house
and committed suicide by shooting
himself through the heart with tar
get rinS The young man was IL years
of age and 1t seems grew respondent
on account of i'll health, knowing that
his father and mother had died of
consumption, he feared the disease
himself The dead body was found
across the bed and the target rife on
the floor by Mr.. Moore and sons ON
their return.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
cuatoma Law .Interpreted.

Laredo, Texas: Collector of Gus
toms James j. Haynes instructed his
inspectors to levy duty on all effects
brought in from Mexico by travellers
which were not strictly for their own
personal use and even when for per-
sonal use all that exceeded 500 in
value. His order prohibits the bring
ing in OF anything for the use of any
member Of the Family who Is not pres
ent,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
A Popular selection.

Washington. Frank H. Hitchcock
was yesterday appointed chief clerk Of
the new department Of commerce by
Secretary cortelyon Mr. Hitchcock
accompanied the rivers and harbors
committee on its last trip through
Texas and made many friends while
in that state. For some time past no
has been chief OF the selection Of Tor
eign markets 10 the department Of az
rIcultura
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

Austin, Texas The railroad COM
mission yesterday received notice to
the effect that the Rock Island had
been shipping -four at less than the
authorized rate and at once notified
General Freight Agent McCabe that
If the commission rate Was not adopt
ed at once an emergency order would
be put in Monday on the Rock Island
reducing all grain rates so per cent.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
Texan Compliment.

Washington: The president paid
a compliment to Texas today by ap-
pointing Prof H. c. Ellis of Austin a
member OF the board Of visitors to
the naval academy for the coming
year. Senator Culberson and Repre-
sentative Burleson asked for Prof 81
lis appointment some time ago The
entire board has been now appointed
Who is afraid Of an honest criticism
10 a shirls, and never could have done
good work.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
Hume wILLrAMs.

waxahachie, Texas, March 14.--Yes-
terday afternoon at O'Clock June VIII
liams, young man about 26 years OF
age, committed suicide by sending a
bullet from a 44'caliber pistol through
his heart. He had been III and de-
spondent for soile time, and had made
two or three previous attempts to end
his life.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
Hslms eIve Bond a Decatur.

Decatur, Texas; The Helms, father
and two sons, charged with killins
young Blake Lillard last Saturday.
had their preliminary hearing yester-
day and were granted bond. Yves
Helm, who is city marshal. was re-
CURED to give bond in the sum Of
$500, which he promptly made and
Immediately went on duty as marshal.
His son, Rufus, gave $500 bond, and
Claude $4,000. Roth boys gave their
bonds. Everything Is now quiet.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
mss LIILIE SHROPSHIRE.

Corsicana, Texas, March 14.-Miss
Lille Shropshire, aged about rs, com
mitted suicide here yesterday after
noon by drowning in tank. Deceased
was related to the best families In the
city. No cause known.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

Some grocers say they don't keep Do
fance Starch. This is because they have
stock on hand Of other brands contain
ing only II OF, In package. which they
won't be able TO sell first because De-
fiance contains JIG or for the SAME money.
Do you want l6 o.. instead OF Y OF.
for same money! Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

The treatment OF Epilepsy and Nervous dis
eases has been much neglected by the general
practitioner. Dr. l.unn'a Snnitariumis special
~ atttd for treating such Alms nta' The X Ray
Is used Ia locating cause Of tropble. Any one
suffering from such diseases Will do we'll 70
write Or. Lunn, No, s06 KAN Bldg. Houston,
Texas, for best method 81 treatment. Twenty
one arst-clasa rooms in inc hospital department.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

James Kitten, OF ST. Louis. recently
purchased a genuine pa Ninca Madon-
ma for SO and now wants $4,000 for It.
It Is said to have been stolen from the
vatican 100 years ago.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

won't shake out or blow out; BY using
Defiance starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
ono-thiro more for same money
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18
Farmers Lose Land.

Bonham, Texas; Farmers living
along Red river north OF here have
suffered heavy losses the last two
days on account Of the present bis
rise. One man is reported TO have
twenty-five acres Of land by its caying
in the river. A number Of farmers
have suffered small losses OF land in
like manner The river.is higher than
1t has been for number OF years.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

A close friend Is one who declines
to lend you money.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

Capt. Harry Webster, survivor of
the Samoan hurricane of 1889, has
been placed on the retired list Of the
navy with the rank Of rear admiral.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

McCANE's DETECTIVE AGENCY,
Houston, Texas, Tor trained and reliable Do
teelive service.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

Flower gardens in the south of
France and other favored cllmes find
profitable to send the products of
their skill to the British markets.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

II the Mississippi valley were as
densely populated as Massachusetts
it would have 350,000000 Inhabitants.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

At Exmouth England prize bird
Brahma pullet has taken to mouse
catching.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-18

London The first court OF the sea-
son was held at Buckingham palace
Friday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
DUNN ERSTON.

The ladies' club of the Congregational
church will give a roast coon and chicken
pie supper at the church vestry on Tues
day evening Dec. s. There will be a sale
of useful and fancy articles and also home
made candy. Supper will be served from
7.30 until 10 o'clock. Five large coons
have been secured for the roast and about
a dozen chicken pies will be ready for
the tables. Brattleboro, West Brattleboro
and Putney have promised to be present
with large companies to enjoy the feast.
George F. Kathan died suddenly of
apopleXy at his home in Park Hill, West
moreand, N. H., Wednesday morning He
was the son of John and Rhoda Burn
ham Kathan and was born in this town
Nov. IS, 1885. He married Eliza c.
Ware of Westmoreland, May 5, 1860, and
soon after moved to that town, where he
followed the occupation of a carpenter and
builder. OF late years he had been en-
gagged in the construction of dams in
Maine in connection with the late A. P.
Richardson of Westmoreland, who died
suddenly two months ago under conditions
similar to those of Mr.. Kathan's death
Mr.. Kathan leaves a wife and daughter,
Lila, wife of Charles II. Leach, and one
sister, Mrs. A. A. Dutton of Dummerston,
the last of family of ten children. One
daughter, Myrtle E., died May %, 1894, at
the age Of q years. The funeral will be
held at the house today, Friday, at l
o'clock, and the burial will be in the family
lot in the South village in Westmoreland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Inez Ross came home from Springfield
Wednesday night.
There was social dance at Smiths
hall Thanksgiving night.
j. G. Martin of Manchester was in
town on business this week.
Four persons united with the Baptist
church by baptism Sunday evening.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
at Parsonage hall for a social dinner on
Wednesday.
Bessie Castle gave a party to her young
friends Wednesday, when they spent an
enjoyable evening.
Albert Rugg came home from Mt. Her
mon, Mass, on Tuesday, where he has
been the past two years.
Olive Churchill and Bessie Castle will
go to Townshend next week to attend
Leland and Gray seminary
T. F. Smith, who was injured at Win
hall Station last week while coupling cars,
was able to go to his home in Brattleboro
Tuesday
Col and Mrs. II. a. Dudley went to
Manchester on Tuesday to attend the
wedding of their sister, Mrs. Carrie Beebe,
to p. ]. Walker.
Mrs. Patterson and son, Winthrop, re-
turned to their home in Springfield.
Mass, last week, after spending the sea
son at their summer home at Mt. Lake
farm.
Some Of the schools in town began their
winter terms last Monday. Others will
begin next Monday, with the following
teachers: No. l, Mrs. w. L. Gibson; No.
8. Ethel Warner: No. 4, Marion Gibson
ton; No. 10, Mrs. NJ. d. Griswold No. IL,
Mrs. C. Coney; No. IL, Loren r. Pierce,
higher department, Mary Pierce primary
No. IS, Clarence Marden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
WILMINGTON.

The schools will begin Monday and
continue as usual.
o. Z. Butterfield was in Bennington
Tuesday at the opening of the Benning-
ton county court.
Mrs. Salome Hubbard, widow of George
Hubbard, is very low from appendicitis
and little hope is held of her recovery
j. l.. Williams has removed from the
fish market building to the house known
as Fort Ashley" owned by the Readsboro
Chair company
Trthur NJ. Hatch is very i'll from typhoid
fever. Mr.. Hatch is one of our best
young men and all hope he will have a
speedy recovery.
We are pleased to state that no cases
of smallpox have been reported in addi-
ton to the one mentioned last week and
1t is confidently believed that we shall
hear nothing more of the matter. The
board of health have maintained the quar-
antine and will do so until It is perfectly
certain that no danger exists. 1t seems
clear that 1t was genuine case of small
poN and we may consider ourselves very
fortunate indeed that 1t has been checked
before IT had gained any further ground
The annual meeting of Social lodge
No. 80, F. & A. NJ, occurred on Tuesday
afternoon. There was good attendance
and these officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: w. NJ, Henry f. Mann;
senior warden, Walter II. Hall; Junior
warden, Frank l., Allen; treasurer, H F.
Barber; secretary, ]. II. Goulding; senior
deacon. II. L. Bray; junior deacon F. c.
Chaftin; senior steward, w. NJ. Vogel;
junior steward, Nicholas Mcdonald;
chaplain, C. NJ. Russell: marshal j. II.
Kidder; tyler, L. T. Page. The officers
were installed in the evening by the
ID. d. G. M, Orrin r. Buell..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
GUJLFORD CENTRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Waite are at the
Guilford Springs farm this winter.
Mrs. H. ]. Richmond is settled in her
new home, having moved in Monday.
Mrs. L. D. Franklin returned from a
visit in Springfield, Mass, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clark and father are
spending several days at ]. A. Clarks
w. d. Thayer and Miss Minnie Thayer
spent Thanksgiving with their brother,
H. e. Thayer, in Gill.
The next dance to be given by Broad
Brook Grange will be on Thursday even
ing, Dec. II. All are cordially invited.
Miss Ada Akley has so far recovered
from diphtheria that the quarantine has
been removed
Leon Haynes is i'll with diphtheria at
his brothers, and many people are suffer
ing from hard colds
Miss Florence Holden is teaching in
Green River instead of in Algiers, as
stated last week, and Miss Florence Put
nam of Brattleboro has the Algiers school
At the regular Grange meeting Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 8, Walter Thayer and
Earl Jaqueth will read the Changers
Journal, and the three minute talks will
be repeated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
Times Never So Good.

[Fror Rev, NJ. j. Savage's sermon.l
There never was a period since the be-
ginning of man when truth was so cared
for ii is today-not merely truth as to
religious aspects of life, but truth in
science, in every department of the uni
verse. Thousands and thousands of men,
where there We're tens in those days, have
consecrated themselves today to the pur-
suit OF truth. forgetting fame forgetting
to be selfish. forgetting to care for money,
forgetting to care for social position
devoting themselves to the tireless search
for truth.
Was there, ever time in the history
of the world when there was such a recog-
nizance of the principle OF human brother
hood as today? Was there ever such
sensitiVeness to the wrongs of any one
that can be called human. anywhere on
the face of the earth? When you notice
the storms of criticism that fill the papers
over the slaughter Of Jews in Russia, or
of the abuse Of the Filipinos or OF injury
| done to anybody, anywhere. under any
| sky, remember il does not mean that peo-
| pie are more cruel now than they used to
be. that there is more of this injury go-
| ing on than there used to be 1t means
| hundredfold more senstiveness to il; il
means that what used to pass unnoticed.
| public opinion today will no longer bear.
That is what IL means ii means an in
| crease in tenderness and sympathy and
| human brotherhood.
| There never was time in the history
! of the world when there was so much
| practical love as between man and man.
when there was much helpfulness,
| when there were so many millions of dol
lars ready to answer any appeal for the
| help of human need. There never was
| time when essential Christianity had
such power
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04

NEWFANE.

The w. c. r. U. will meet on Dec 16
at Mrs. Lucy II. Farnhams on West
street.
VIII Harvey came from the acad-
envy i'm Derby, this state, for Thanksgiv-
ing week. After graduating next year.
he will be likely to try for college
course.
This, Friday, evening the bell will -ing
for a chicken pie supper served by he
Christian Endeavor society, accompanied
by a sale of various desirable articles at
the church vestry.
Mrs. c. f. Dewitt and Mrs ]. II. I'm
derwood are planning to spend a large
part of the winter in Southern Pines, N.
c.. but have not yet set tlfe date for
leaving They will stop at several places
en- route.
The following program will be given at
the next meeting of Newfane Grange on
Dec. 8, at Union hall: Song Grange choir;
reading, Mrs Redway; duet. Mrs. f. A.
Dewitt. and A. II. Farnum; question,
What benefit can we receive by attend
ing an agricultural far?" to be opened by
Arthur Warren, followed by Arthur Red
way; recitation, Perley Winchester; piano
solo, Mrs Ada Brown.
Melvin Wood and family were called to
West Bratteboro last week by the illness
and death of Mr.. Woods mother, Mrs.
Emily strong Norris, who owned and oc-
cupied the Franklin farm in this town
for year or more about seven years ago.
She afterward lived in Gulford and West
Brattleboro. For many years her home
was in Haverhill, Mass, where she was
member of the Congregational church.
Her age was "A.
Among deaths of former residents, no.
tees of which have not previously APP
peared in our local papers, are two OF
one family. John Bartlett Newton died
in October, 1902 in Ironwood, Mich, at
the age of H. lie served in the civil war,
enlisting twice, and for years was a res
ident of Wisconsin. He was the son OF
Isaac and Patty Bartlett Newton. who
reared in this town a family of ten chill
dren. The death of his sister, Mrs. Lydia
Newton Blanchard, of Chicago, also a
resident many years of Wisconsin, born in
1918, occurred April %, 1903. She was
the widow of Roswell Blanchard, a native
of Wardsboro, who was murdered about
20 years ago on his return from the East
at Stevens Point, Wis, being mistaken,
it was supposed, for another man. who
carried a large sum of money. Mrs.
Blanchard was n woman of force and de-
Probability of character. The surviving
members of the Isaac Newton family are
Mrs Martha Irwin of Nevada, Horatio w.
Newton of Eureka, Utah; Mrs. Warren +.
Moore and Nj. ID. Newton of FELTON,, Del.
and Mrs. Marietta Gerow Of Cambridge,
n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
WHITlNGHAM.

o. r. Chase was in town Monday.
Ruby Cook was in North Adams Tues
day.
Kate Benjamin is spending the week at
home.
NJ. L. Fox is painting the steam mill
building.
Rev. ]. Dorst returned from Buffalo
Saturday.
Evelyn Baker spent Thanksgiving with
her grandfather.
Mrs. Grace Latimer returned to Ed
ward Wheeler's Monday.
The village school began Monday with
Mrs. Alma Carrier teacher.
Wallace Morse of North Adams spent
Thursday with his parents.
Guy Morse, who came from Boston for
Thanksgiving, will remain for visit.
c. :. Chase and W. d. Canedy went to
Bennington Tuesday to attend the De-
cember term of court.
Mrs. Carrie Wheelers boarders finished
their telephone work Wednesday and re-
turned to their homes.
Mrs. Betsey Allbee had another fall
Monday night. 1t is hoped there will be
| no serious consequences.
The young people are taking advantage
OF the moonlight nights. and enjoying the
fine skating on the lake.
The firm of Cady Il Cutler of Green
field having closed their shoe factory,
Ernest Simpson will be at home this
winter.
Burgess Jewell cut the toes on one
foot severely last week. He was chop
ping. when the axe glanced and struck
his foot.
Special proportions are being made for
| a Christmas celebration at Green Noun
| tain hall Dec. "a All are invited to
take hold and make the AFFAIR a success
one of the good old fashioned times
that Sadawga used to be noted for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Casa Marsh is teaching school in
Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martin spent the
Thanksgiving holiday at r. NJ. Albees.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bush of North
ampton were Thanksgiving guests at l..
w. Bushs
Mrs. l.. L. Ranney is still dangerously
III. Her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Adams
of Howard, II. l., is with her.
School in district No. l will begin the
winter term next Monday with Miss Nell
lie KinRsbury of Grafton as teacher
Mr.. and Mrs l.. w. Bush were called to
Bellows Falls Saturday on account of the
fitness of L. Wright Bush with pneu-
monla.
TWO deaths occurred in Brookline Tues
day Mrs. L. L. Ranney, whose Illness has
been referred to, and Miss Emily Harris,
who lived with her sister. Mrs. Clarlssa
Ware, passing away. Both were among
the older residents of the place
d. NJ. Edwards and family of Williams
vile, j. n. Barnes and family, Clarence
Woodland and family and H. f. Hastings
of Westminster West ate Thanksgiving
turkey with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ f. Barnes
OF this place, our genial mail carrier. G.
E. Ware and family ate Thanksgiving
dinner at Luke Morse's in WiliamSville,
and Albert Austin and family were at the
home of Mrs Austins mother, Mrs. Ken
ney, in Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-04

Major General Brooke, testifying before
the Senate committee on military affairs,
accused Gen. Wood of characterization.
II. S. Rubens gave testimony tending to
corroborate Major Runcie's story. A
member of the committee intimated that
Gen. Wood will be called home to give
evidence.
Oberlin M Carter, formerly a captain
of engineers in the United States army,
was released Saturday from the govern
ment prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, hav-
ing served a term of five years, less ten
months for good behavior, He was con-
victed by court martial of conspiracy to
defraud the government. 1t was alleged
that he and contractors obtained 81, 900 900
or $4,000 900 for work done at Savannah,
Ca, and the contractors, Green and Cay
nor are now fugitives in Canada. Carter
was one of the most brilliant students
who ever graduated from West Point.
His counsel claims that the $500, 900 which
aroused suspicion against Carter was
turned over to him by his father-in-law
the late Robert f. Wescott, a New York
millionaire. Carter says he will prove his
innocence and that he will at once begin
proceedings in the United States courts
looking to his complete vindication.