Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-07

1 received word that my wife was very sick,
and decide to bury i, 900 francs which
had with me. After having made plan OF
the place where buried my fortune, re-
turned to Spain and found my wife dead,
and in spite OF all my precautions was ST.
rested.
However, it would take too long, and
would awaken unpleasant memories to tell
you all that happened since buried my
sRry to recount to you how passed my days
from the time was arrested, tried and SEN
fenced and conveyed to the prison in this
town. But, in a word, i was condemned be-
cause refused to defend myself by impli-
eating other persons in the affair The plan
OF the place where the money is, was putinto
secret cavity in my trunk, which / had
when arrested, and the trunk is in the pos
session OF the tribunal which tried me. In
plan of the ground, and to get possession of
the plan We must pay the costs of the trial.
The Rev. Father Manuel Perez has no
money and it is absolutely necessary to
have some.
An Offer of q Fortune,
will not offend you by asking W hat YOU
would want, but l voluntarily offer you one
fourth OF the entire amount buried should
you decide to go into this enterprise and
send me the amount necessary. Now, sir,
understand the singular circumstances OF
this affair, as we have not the honor of being
personally acquainted with each other, but
have now conflded my secret to you and
am disposed to prove to you in any manner
possible my sincerity. Ii after ali you still
lack the confidence necessary for an affair
of this Importance and of this nature
(pardon me, sir,) hope you will refuse be-
fore have committed further indiscretion
or have compromised the future OF my dear
daughter. Hoping to hear from you at once
will you accept my sincere salutations.
Your servant, JUAN MOLINA,
Care of Juan Alfonso, Gale de Seyilla, No.
1890, Valencia, Spain.
To this long tale of woe Mr.. Bailey re-
YNliaI undar date of Tounorr
ing that ne was much interested by the
narrative and felt disposed to assist as far
Gs lie could consistently. "I would saw, ="
Mr.. Bailey wrote, that / am not possessed
OF much of this worlds goods, but am sue
cesstully engaged in business by which
an enabled to make comfortable living.
Should the amount you require not be too
much (Which amount am sorry to say you
did not state) will let you have it, accept
ing your conditions as stated in your letter.
There is one point on which would like to
have my curiosity satisfied. and that is how
you came to apply to me in this matter
The Poor Prisoner is N-ad.
To this last inquiry Mr.. Bailey waited
very long for any sort of reply. He soon,
however, received a perfect volley of letters
from Spain, all from the hands of Manuel
Perez, and each bearing the parochial seal
OF the Church of st. Joseph. On the first
lneTe appears 10 De no special SINH
larlty between the writing of Molina and
the writing of Perez. Molina wrote in pur-
pie ink in backhand style, while Perez
wrote an inclined hand, in black ink The
paper used by both is of the same peculiar
make, and careful comparison of the let
ters of Molina and of Perez will convince
any expert and almost any other person
that the letters signed by Juan Molina and
by Manuel Perez were written by one and
rha Thu G,ot La -, l,-
the alleged priest was as follows:
SAGUNTo, Feb 9, 1892
Mr.. BAILEY-1 have the duty to communi-
cate to YOU the sad news OF the death of our
unfortunate friend, Mr.. Juan Molina, who
aleu TINS morning at half past O'Clock.
IHls gentleman died while he was eagerly
waiting for an answer to his letter o. jan
nary {, in which he confided to ycu his his
tory and secret.
am in charge of the affairs of the un-
fortunate man, which now concern the tut
ture OF his daughter. VIII You answer me
RnA cooperate in this important affaire In
accordance with the will of the dead man
lave the honor to write you this letter, and
IN case you do me the honor to respond
pray you to address your CORE spondence to
my DrOther-in-law, Mr.. Juan Alfonso Gale
de Seyilla, No. l4-30, Valencia. L do not think
even from your own family. Your servant,
MANUEL PEREZ.
Tho Curate Sheds q Few Tears.
SAGUNTo Feb TO- 1892.
Mr.. BALEY-1 wish to confirm the letter
wrote yesterday, in which / communicated
the sad news of the death of Mr.. Juan
M~a. At I'll oment, ?. No, arrives my
-''' 'aw~. .Ih your esteem ed letter of
Janus z6, addressed to Mr.. Molina. In
reading your letter could rot help she'd
1iiE a few tears, seeing that could count
On On your assistance in arranging this affair.
Nlth what pleasure would Mr.. Molina have
read your letter. at the present time 1 can
"alE say tnat your esteem is received with
Nadrid on the affair in which we are occu-
ped, and on my return l will Immediately
write you and put you in possession of the
Your very humble servant,
MANUEL PEREZ.
VALENCIA, February H. 1882
SIR:-At $50 this morning have arrived
nom Madrid, where l secured from the
tribunal the document that have the honor
to send you herewith. am at the house of
my Drother-in-law, Mr.. Juan Alfonso and
this evening will depart for Sagunto.
" hlle am resting from my trip L desire
to make you acquainted with our affair and
the manner in which We can arrange it as
soon as possible. Please return the docu-
lnent which enclose. Your very humble
servant MANUEL PEREZ.
The enclosure is translated as follows:
Copy of the record of the tribunal. Seized.
ule OF Notification Record of Mr.. John Nom
ouermas. In regard to the communication
which you have been pleased to make to
reclaim the articles seized during the trial
OF the deceased. Mr.. Juan Molina Moran,
the tribunal recognl Zing your rights accord
ing to the will of the deceased has granted
you delay of four months in order thai
you may accomplish the payment OF the
costs and expenses of the trial which
caused the seizure, amounting to g. 1872 francs
and 90 cents. You are also notified that in
case the amount is not paid in the above
time, q public sale will be made of the trunk
Win the article and jewels inclosed.
The JUDGE. THE RECORDER.
Further Guarantees Demanded
No names are signed to this copy-only
the titles as shown above. To these three
letters NJ. Bailey replied with one, dated
March !. In this he said
am very sorry indeed to hear Of the
be did not live long enough to have the
business completed, ana my Sympat hy goes
out 10 his daughter who is left an orphan
under such unfortunate circumstances
am willing, in accordance with the will OF
Mr.. Mollna, to cooperate with you in bring
ing this business to a successful conclusion
TO the extent OF my ability. have carefully
read the document you enclosed, from
winch learn tnat under the will YOU ale
either the administrator or the executor
The death of Mr.. Molina and Your appoint-
ment changes the circumstances somewhat
and naturally suggests some questions to
my mind. Does not the arrangement be-
tween Mr. Molina and myself need confirma
uOn Dy you as executor administrator
or new arrangement to be entered intof
1 understand from the document which
you SEND me that the amount required to be
paid by you for the possession OF tie trunL
Is 61S2 francs and % centimes, and / under
stand further that upon your receiving the
trunk a certain plan contained therein is to
be sent to me, which plan is needed to loca te
the money, that am to obtain the money!