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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
CAUGHT IN A DEFILE
Cuban Insurgents Beaten at
Their Own Game.
SPANISH MAJORS CLEVER WORK
Hundreds If the Rebels Were Slain IN
n Marrow PassagewaY by the
Government Troops.

Havana, July 10.-A severe engage
ment has taken place between Spanish
troops under command OF Colonel Azul
and large force of insurgents. Two
hundred and eighty of the latter were
killed. 1t appears that Major Sanchez
received information that force OF
1900 insurgents under the command
of Rabi had occupied strong positions
near Manzanillo, province of Santiago
&c Cuba. The major sent a messenger
to his superior officer. Colonel Azur,
proposing to him that they should JON
their forces and make an attack upon
the insurgent position from point
which compelled the troops to approach
the insurgents through narrow
thoroughfate,
Major Sanchez, recognizing the diff
Guilty of the movement which he was
apparently directed by his colonel to
take. sent forward two advance plckets
of twelve and thirty men, respectively,
under the command of the sergeants,
with instructions to push forward TO
the right and left of the passage, far
removed from them, and be careful to
take advantage of this position. They
could thus protect the main body under
Sanchez. The sergeants cleverly fol-
lowed out the instructions. MAJOR
Sanchez then advanced carefully upon
the insurgents position, protecting his
men by every inequality of the ground.
But, as he expected, the troops were no
sooner inside the defile than the lnsur-
gents attacked them with force. The
first charge of the insurgents was made
with enthusiasm, and their machetes
PLAYED havoc among the troops, who
were hemmed in and unable to deplOy
ON account of the narrow road they
had to follow
But it was here that the two advance
pickets, under the two sergeants, came
to the rescue. From their elevated
position they kept up continuous fire
upon the insurgents within range,
and eventually, assisted by charge
of the Spanish troops, compelled them
to retreat outside of the detile The
Spaniards rushed forward after them,
and, once in the open, they charged the
insurgents with great courage and
compelled them to retreat hastily. The
insurgents then sought refuge i'll the
strong position they had previously left
in order to attack the troops, but the
soldiers carried the position and put
the enemy to flight The troops lost
fifty men killed and wounded.
1t was at first reported that the in
surgents were commanded by Maceo,
but it was later learned they were
under Rabi alone, and that Maceo took
no part in the engagement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13

Havana, July 10.-General Salcedo
and Bazan. while out securing the
fields near Yatras, had a skirmish with
the insurgents, who left ten dead upon
the field. On the side of the troops
two were killed and six wounded
General Navarro had an engagement
with several bands of insurgents at
Both, Santiago de Cuba, The insur-
gents lost two killed and left two
wounded behind. In addition the
Spanish troops captured two prisoners.
Captain General Martinez de CampoS
has issued a proclamation saying all
insurgents captured with arms will be
summarily tried by court-martial and
shot. Those who conspire against the
nation will be sent to the penal settle
ments, and those who surrender will
be released.
During the present month reinforce
ments of 10000 men will leave Spain
for Cuba, and during October and tht
early part of November additional re-
Inducements to the number of $4,000
will be sent from Spain TO Cuba.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
STRANGE STORY FROM lNDlAa
Sir Edwin Arnold's Nephew Killed by
His Wife.

San Francisco, July 8.-A strange
story is brought from India by the
teamer City of Rio Janeiro. The nar-
rative tells of the murder of w. f. g..
Lester, acting superintendent of police
at Cobra, by his wife. The woman
makes excuse for her terrible deed by
explaining that her husband was most
brutal to her, and, in moment of pas
sion she shot Lester through the back.
killing him instantly. Peculiar inter
est is taken in the case Mr.. Lester is,
the nephew of Sir Edwin Arnold, and
the son of an old Bombay gentleman.
and Mrs. Lester is the daughter of
Colonel Braham, an old Indian cam.
paigner She married Lester five years,
ago.
The tragedy occurred the night IN
May 8, at the top of what is known aaS
Pawnghar hill, Panch Mahals district
The Testers had been encamped there
for some time, and it was desired that ,
the camp be moved 2, 500 feet higherA
The Lady objected to moving, and beg
ged to be permitted to return TO hers
home in Bombay, but Lester refused to
grant her request. She finally agreed
to accompany her husband, and on May
Z, the moving party started up the
grade.
Camp was reached on the morning
of the 8th. In the morning of the 9th,
courier arrived at Mr.. Littledalo's
camp, half way down the mountain,
with the news of Mr.. Testers death.
A letter written by Mrs. Lester was
handed the Littledales, i'll which COM
munication she made the statement
that she had shot her husband, as she
could stand his brutal treatment no
longer, and asking that the authorities
be notified. Mrs. Lester was arrested,
but expressed no sorrow for her ter
rible deed, which has created a pro-
found sensation throughout India.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
THE STRIKING MINERS.
federal OfficiaIs ave Taken Hand in
the Trouble in West Virginia.

federal Omcials ave Taken Hand in
the Trouble in West Virginia.
Charleston. w. Va, July 9.-Gov-
ernor McCorkle stated tonight that he
would try and induce the operators IN
the Elkhorn and Bluefelds region to
make an honest effort to resume work
tomorrow, and if they say they cannot
he will at once order troops out to pro-
tect all men who want to work. The
governor says he is confident that the
troops will have to be ordered out to
morrow. However, telegram re-
ceived at the state house from X. Law
| less. the local labor leader in that Sec
tion. states that he had ordered all the
strikers to cease carrying guns, as per
order of the governor, except two or
three who will act as his body guard,
AS he says his life has been threatened
by some of the guards employed by the
: companies The governor says he was
glad to hear of the decision, for he
had warned him that turbulent demon
strations must cease, or troops would
be called out to suppress them.
A telegram from the governors pri-
vate secretary, Captain j. B. White,
at Elkhorn, says a passenger train of
the North Fork of the Norfolk q West
ern was derailed last night by someone
throwing a switch, but that no one
was hurt The dispatch adds that the
men are all quiet today.
The governor said he had been adj
vised that United States Marshal Gar
don and eight deputies arrived at Elk
horn today, and took possession of the
railroad property. This was the first
word that Governor McCorkle had re-
ceiyed that the federal authorities were
taking hand in suppressing the trouble.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
SHALL THEY FAST
Working People Are to BE AbsolSed
From Keeping Lent.

New York, July 9.-The Rev. Father
Ducey is the authority for the state
ment that the pope has promulgated a
decree absolving poor people and work
ing people from the observance of all
days of abstinence in the year, except
Fridays, even during Lent. The ru-
NOR that such decree was in exist
ence has been in circulation for some
time, and Father Ducey says the docu-
ment will be forwarded to the bishops
of the United States and promulgated
in the West. Speaking of the decree
Father Ducey said:
MANY of the ecclesiastics in this
country have felt for years that the
burden of denial placed on the cOnsci-
ence of the struggling and working
people was more than hardship, al
most martyrdom. | have not seen the
official document sent to the bishops of
the United States, but this information
came to me about two months ago. 1t
has seemed to me for years that legisla-
ton in favor of Gods Woodworking
people was most necessary. What a
hardship it is to ask of men and wOm-
On, whose fare is always meager and
doubtful, and who are certainly prac.
ticing denial that robs them of their
strength and units them for the proper
discharge of their duties and labor,
while the comfortable, the wellto-do,
and the rich and luxurious are feasting
sumptuously every day, and find fault,
as l have known them to do, with the
hardships of the holy season of Lent. "
The Rev. Father Lowell, of the arch
bishops residence, says that the rumor
is absurd, and was manufactured in
New York.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13

Lewiston, Idaho, July 10,-The fol-
lowing telegram has been received
from United States Senator Dubois,
relative to the opening of the Nez
Perez Indian reservation: 1.-THE sec
rotary of the interior authorizes me TO
say that in his Judgment the proclama-
ton of the president will be issued
within three weeks. The secretary
has given his decision on all points IN
the controversy, and has sustained our
side ON every proposition. 1t seems
now that the case has been closed in
favor of a speedy opening. Nothing,
save the most arbitrary action on the
part of the president can now delay it.
It does not seem even probable that he
will deliberately set aside the law and
facts. All has been done that can be
done. l am perfectly satisfied that
prompt action will be had.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
DEFENDERS SECOND TRIAL
Result Was in Every Way satisfactory
TO Those on Board.


Bristol, July 0,-The second trial of
the Defender was made today and
proved satisfactory in every respect.
Captain Herreschotf and members of
the syndicate, who were on board
after their return, declared that they
were delighted with her. The yacht
Colonia was the Defenders running
mate, and the syndicate boat fairly
sailed around her. The Defender also
encountered several crack sailers, who
were anxious for brush, but We're
quickly left behind. She carried her
canvas we'll, and could have stood a
much stronger breeze without strain
ing.
The hundreds who watched the De-
fender exhibited great surprise to see
how her sails held the wind, and when
the breeze died away she was equally
surprising i'll laying up to the wind.
Another pleasing point was the re-
markable speed with which she can be
brought about By actual time this
feat was performed in 5 seconds, or 10
seconds quicker than the best time the
Vigilant made i'll coming about.
From today's trials it was figured that
she Outsailed the COlonia by 10 min
utes in ten miles. After the second
race both yachts returned to Bristol.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13

Tacoma, July 9.-It was announced
today that the Pacific National and the
Citizens National two of the strong
est banks in Tacoma, will be consol
dated as soon as the legal requirement
can be complied with. The presehs
combined capital of $500, 600 will be
increased to 100000. The primary
object is to enable them to do business
on a larger scale. The name Pacific
National will be retained. The officers
of both banks will remain with the
consolidated bank. Charles P. Master
sou, president of the Pacific National,
will continue as president; o. B. Hap
den, president of the Citizens Nation
al, and l.. R. Manning, cashier of the
Pacific, will be ce-presidents; L. j.
Pentecost, cashier of the Citizens, will
be cashier. The other directors will
include w. M. Ladd and T. B. Wilcox,
bankers of Portland, and George Don
aid, president of the Yakima National
bank, of North Yakima.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
Ex.sECRETARY FOSTER TALKS
Believes There VIII BE Permanent
eace Between Japan and China.

eace Between Japan and China.
Washington, July 10. - John w.
Foster arrived in Washington today
from China, where he has taken a con-
spicuous part in the diplomatic
branches of the China-Japanese con.
flict. In answer to an inquiry, Mr..
Foster made statement i'll which he
said there was good reason to expect
permanent peace between Japan and
China as the result of the treaty of
peace. The terms demanded by Japan
may, he said, under the circumstances,
be regarded as reasonable, especially in
view of the retrocessiOn of Liao TuDg.
The treaty has been observed and car
ried out by China with scrupulOus good
faith. Her conduct in this respect has
created a good impression i'll Japan.
The loan just concluded through Rus
sian influence will enable China TO pay
the first installments of the claim.
The two installments cover half Of the
indemnity, and the balance ia six
years will be an easy burden for the
Chinese government, if any skill Is
shown in the management of imperial
revenues. The country has great re.
sources, and has never failed in it's OBJ
legations, Hence the peace concluded
is not likely to be broken on account
of the shortcomings Of China. If a
rupture occurs it is more likely to be
brought about by the intermeddling of
Europe. The intervention of Russia
on account of the terms of peace was
not unexpected, and it not unnatural,
i'll view of her predominating interest
in the Occidept,
British residents in China and ia
pan are very bitter III criticising their
government for it's abstGntiOn in the
matter. They allege that its failure
to join with the other powers in rear
ranging the terms has lost for their
country its prestige, and has left Rus
STA free hand in it's influence and
control at Picking. OF all the cOun-
tries automatically concerned i'll the
contest the United States has come out
Of it with better grace than any other,
From the first hour it has been recog.
nlHeu DE DOJn DeIllSe1buCS ass purely
disinterested, its only desire being to
render such service as would bring
about an honorable and lasting peace.
The conduct of the state department
in it's very delicate relation with both
combatants has been marked by good
Judgment and few mistakes, and the
good offices of our ministers and con-
suls in China and Japan, where they
represented the interests Of both gov
ernments, have been very useful and
are highly appreciated
Being asked why he declined the in
vitation TO remain i'll China, as the
adviser of the government, Mr.. Foster
said he had spent the greater portion of
the past twenty-five years in foreign
lands, and, while his residence abroad
had been pleasant one, he found no
country equal to his native land, and
he desired to spend the remainder of
his life in his native county. He con-
fessed that if the invitation had come
five or ten years ago, he would prob
ably not have declined it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
Three thousand Per Ton.

Healdsburg, Cal, July Or. g.,
Burton, an experienced quartz miner,
has made valuable discovery. 1t is
IA vein of gold bearing quartz, located
on the ground of William Board, in
the Dry creek valley, ten miles north
west of this city, and much excitement
prevails in that section. Burton states
that the ore assays SO, per ton. The
gentleman also exhibited some placer
gold taken from the sands and gravel
adjoining the lode, which led up to the
discovery of the ledge. Flakes of plat
mum were mixed with the placer gold.
1t is a well-known fact that gold ex-
lists in the gravel deposits of Dry creek,
and in the SOS there was great deal
of excitement in regard to the gold
found in these deposits. They never
proved to be profitable, however, and
were abandoned. All the gold found
in the gravel had its origin in quartz
and it is possible that Burton may have
discovered i'll the lode the source of it
all.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
CALIFORNIA; Last Projected Road.

Healdsburg, Cal, July "a meet
ing of the board of trade of this city
will be held early next week, at which
time a committee representing the So
lano, Mendocino 81 Humboldt railroad
will appear before that organization
and ask that the city donate depot
site and grounds for shops and other
buildings. The company will also ex-
pect Healdsburg to secure right of
way through the Dry Greek valley to
the Mendocino county line.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
Made to Fight Indians as Punishment

Nogales, July 9.-General Fenochio'
commander of the Mexican gendarm-
eris. federal border guards, has received
information that in the vicinity OF
Frontreras, the scene of the recent rob-
berry and summary execution OF oand-
it's. the Mexican government has ar
rested forty residents and sentenced
them to service in the army campaign
ing aginst the Indians in Yucatan, as
a penalty for completely in numerous
petty robberies and cattle thefts which
have taken place in that part of Sonora.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
An Election Riot in Peru.

New York, July 10.-A special to
the Herald from Lima Peru, says:
During the elections in Chorillos, nine
miles from here, there was sharp
fight between the supporters of Arana
and those of Bollinghurst, candidates
for vice-president Several persons
were killed and wounded.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13
Ruth and Esther Have Baby Sister


Buzzard's Bay, Mass, July 9.-Just
before 5 O'Clock this afternoon news
reached the village that a girl had
been born at Gray Gables. This report
was soon verified by DIR. Bryant, who
announced that the happy event occur
red at 1880 P. M, and that both the
mother and child We're doing as we'll
as could be expected. This is the third
child born into the presidents family
and all are girls. Ruth is years old
and Esther 2. Only passing glance
could be obtained of the president this
afternoon, but that was sufficient to
note an expression of satisfaction on
the face of the chief executive, al
though it was an open secret that boy
would not have been unwelcome.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-07-13

Superintendent McNally, of the Vir-
tue mine, arrived in Baker City, Mon
day with the mines output of bullion
for June. 1t amounted to $50, 900, a
ball of gold that would make stout
man groan to pack any distance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04
A Dickinsonian in Luck.

II. W. G. King, graduate Of the
Dickinson county high school, Chap
man, has recently inherited a portion
OF the farm Of Horace Greeley's boy
hood. 1t is in Erie county, Penn,
within easy access to Chautauqua
Lake. Col. Lewis, 4 rich banker, has
long desired this land, and wished to
erect u monument on the place. The
fact Of its historic connection makes
this very valuable estate, but Mr.
King will not part with it at any
price His brother-in-law, j. i. Sny-
der, Of Lebanon, Kansas, has bought
another portion Of the same estate.
Mr.. King is at present teaching school
in Dickinson county, and will remain
in Kansas until June, when he will
90 east accompanied by his uncle,
Clarence Greeley, who comes west
once each year to deliver lectures in
Washburn college. Topeka, Mr..
Kings sister, Miss Mabel, is attend
ing the college of the Sisters of Beth
any at Topeka. They are children of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. King, living
south Of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04
Closed the Hotel.
From Mondays Daily.]

The Union Pacific hotel was closed
by the Travellers Insurance Co. after
breakfast this morning, according to
announcement. The employees are Of
course out of employment there and
many will leave the city. W. G.
Wyandt will go on the road for an
eastern house; j. M. Brenizer will
start an ice cream parlor here when
it warns up; Annie Anderson will
work for A. J. Cowles; Tillie Swanson
takes position in the Harvey eating
houses on the Santa Fe; Mile
Mitchell goes to Enterprise; Anna
Leasure and Mollie Hetherington 60
to Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04
County High School.

The cake walk given by the Sons Of
Veterans the other night was grand
success.
Several Of the former students will
not attend school this term but many
new names are added to the roll.
Henry Matteson and Clarence An
drews Of Abilene were in town Thurs
day to arrange for the field day con-
test to be held at that place between
the neighboring schools on May IS.
Died, March q, Miss Stella Hooker,
a student of the high school. The
deceased had been suffering from in
flammatory rheumatism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04
Facts in the Case,

To the Editor of the Reflector,
The case in Quinn's court yesterday
having been mi5represented in other
papers will you please give the fol-
lowing accurate statement Of the
matter; The dispute arose in the
Baptist church as TO where certain
funds in the hands Of Mrs. Schiycly,
the treasurer Of the Aid society,
should go. Mrs. schivcly's friends
claimed that 1t had been appropriated
to be used for church repairs, while
others wanted it applied on Mr.
Prather's salary, The case was set
tied by Mrs. schivcly turning over
the fund, 1890, on the promise of
the opposing faction that it should
not be used in paying Mr. Prather's
salary but be applied on church i'm
provements, There was no "iury
drawn nor was there any "lllegal''
holding of the money.
JUSTICE,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04

am delighted with my success
selling Dish Washers in the last six
weeks | made 1854, and was sick part
Of the time | think this is pretty
good for an inexperienced lady,
am surprised there has never been a
good Dish Washer put on the market
before, as everyone seems so anxious
for one. 1t certainly Is popular de-
mand that is unsupplied, and that
means big money for the agents that
supply the demand. | believe any
woman or man can make from 50 to
fl2 day anywhere in this business,
and by addressing the Iron City Dish
Washer Co., E. f., Pittsburg, Pa,
you can get full particulars. It
simply requires a little push, You
amt expect to make money unless
you try. | would like to have the
experience Of Others Of your readers
n this business. NJ. FRANCIS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-04-04
DILLON.

Milt Mosley was doing business in
Ossawatomie Saturday.
\, D. Springer and family, Of Hope,
were visiting Dillon friends and
relatives Sunday.
Those of our citizens who are in the
habit of hauling their wheat fifteen
or twenty miles to a mill, and who
send to eastern cities for their
groceries, etc. should read the articles
on patronizing home industries
which appear quite frequently in the
REFLECTOR.
Miss Morse closed a successful
school at Mt. Ayr last Friday. She
will spend the summer in Colorado.
The new residence of Mr.. Snyder
was dedicated by q hop Friday even
ing A large party from Hope was
present and everybody enjoyed the
occasion.
The Dillon-Mt Ayr-Union Valley
band will be reorganized with It's
headquarters at Mt. Ayr.
A prominent minister remarked
from the pulpit few weeks ago that
his salary, which is $500 per year,
and he has always received 1t, was
"but a beggar's plttancc. Before
entering the ministry his salary was
about 5000.
Miss Sadie Glover was shopping in
Hope Monday.
Rudolph Mangold was visitor
Monday. He is engaged in farming
at present.
County Clerk Nottori was visiting
Dillon relatives Sunday.
Sincere sorrow was expressed on
every side when the news came an
nouncing the death Of B. W. Peck.
He was well known here, many Of
our citizens being his personal
friends.