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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-26
FAILED FOR A MILLION
A Southwestern Cattle King in
Financial Trouble.
HIS SKY ROCKET CAREER
He Controlled Thousands OF Cattle on
the Southwestern R~anges-Cred-
itors Came Down on Him
In Droves.

Abilene, Kan, Nov. Pa failure in
volving cattle interests throughout he
Southwest was precipitated here to-day
when an attachment suit for $40, 900 was
filed against Grant c. Gillett OF Wood
bine by the Gillespie Commission COM
pany of Kansas City. Gillette controls
thousands Of cattle on the Southwest
ern ranges. and his liabilities are be-
lieved to be ver 81. 900. 900.
1t is now known that on Monday or
the present week Gillette made an as
slgnment and deed of trust of all Of his
holdings TO ID. w. NALL. Mr.. NALL,
however, refused 10 accept the trust,
anad the papers were not filed.
This condition of affairs becoming
noised about. Gillette's creditors came
down upon him In droves. Men repre-
senting 25 commission firms in Kansas
City arrived at Woodbine to-day on .
special train n Immediately began
searching for Gillette cattle. which are
ranging over Central n Western
Kansas. Oklahoma. Indian Territory
and Texas. How many there are none
Of the creditors seem to know. but II IL
stated that there are about 5000 head
on his Woodbine ranch. Some idea
of the extent of Gillette's liabilities was
gained at the county registers ONCE
here. where fully Sl.o0o.ooo of his paper
IL ItCOTucO. AOOut Va -
| blanket and u~nreleased mortgages.
while the remainder covers cattle now
| being fed. Most Of Gillette's paper Ia
thought to have been held by Kansas
City banks and commission firms. but
| the firms who are represented here on
the ground claim to be amply pro-
tected.
The career OF Grant c. Gillette has
been of a skyrocket order. Mr.. Gil
lette Is said TO ave recently taken
out s237. 900 of life insurance and
5000 900 of accident insurance.
Created . FURRY.
Kansas City. Nov. 25.-The failure OF
| Grant c. Gillette. h cattleman OF
| woodbine, Kan. was not generally
known in Kansag City at the close OF
| business hours this evening. though IL
was already known he had created .
| slixht furry In financial circles center
ing at the stock yards. 1t Ii stated
that over $500. 900 OF Gillette's paper 10
\ held in Kansas City. distributed
among a score or more OF commission
firms. Through these firms some OF THU
paper has reached the local banks. but
as TO the amount Of the holdings OF any
OF the firms or banks no definite In
formation could be obtained
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-26

Hoods Pills VI e. ss 81. On: g ;nss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21

ROUGH WEATHER.
Fishermen INTERRUPTED by IA severe
Gale the Coast.

Fishermen INTERRUPTED by IA Severe
Gale on the Coast,
Corpus Christi, Texas, March 20.--Ont
of the strongest southeasterly gales that
has visited this city in some time pre-
vailed here yesterday. In fact, such has
been the case since Friday evening. though
yesterdays velocity of the wind was the
strongest experienced here in many years.
The sand was flying in large volumes
throughout the day and the wind was of
a cyclonic nature Several fishing smacAs
and other craft have been blown ashore.
while navigation has been abandoned for
the time being, the pay being in very
rough condition. Owing to this nature OF
matters the fish and oyster markets are
unable to fill their orders, as the rough.
ness of the bay, together with the wind.
prevents fish and oyster men from gather
ing these products. The wind in the OUT
side country around the vegetable gardens
is not as strong as in this city. although,
the Flour Bluff gardens, which are stu
ated near the waters edge. may be SOME
what damaged from the wind
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
QUESTION, MONDAY, MARen ~. 1sos.
A REMINDER Or THE WAR.

IH ~
fsWhat is called an omnibus bill carrying
III appropriation Of 81, 100000 is pending in
|i3ngress 10 pay the claims OF Southern
slhizens who were loyal" during the civil
as4r and who furnished. ut divers and
sEindry times, divers aud sundry articles
the use Of the Union armies invading
ii;|sss South. The bill is something of 4
'Iiriosity for many reasons.
Ilgn the first place it calls attention to
ssa fact that there were many mcn in
se South during the war who were SYM
'Sithizers With the North. men who either
III of honest devotion TO the old flag. OF
IVY OF the rich alave owners, thought
bnession was wrong and as far rs possible
Fied and abetted the invaders OF Southern
3$ritory. Even those of us who were TOO
Isung 10 become anldiers at that time can
sSnemher the contempt and hatred in which
flis loyal" class was held In The South
wiring the 'slxties'--e bitterness that has
itppily passed away nov.
jssrhe bill also is confirmation of the
net that The Union armies received great
ssistance from their Southern sympa-
sisers. We arc told in justification OF
tsis bill that these levies upon and con-
sabutions by the Southern Union men,
t;tahly in Tennessee, materially aided in
fe suppression OF the rebellion. Many of
ae facts of the history OF the war might
ave been greatly changed had there been
Ssolnte unanimity In the South.
fbut above all the bill IL remarkable as
Smonstrating once more that Uncle sam
Y after all. very dilatory debtor ANA
Xnt unless creditor gets his money at the
me The service is done the government,
4 Is likely to get gray before he gets his
s.st dues The French spolIatIon claims
carly a century old have not been paid
Sousands OF dollars OF Indian depreciation
ssaims q u half century standing have not
zen paid. and there nre more than n mill
pm dollars OF claims that arc ahout thirty.
re years old that have not been Maid.
voucher Tor one OF Uncle SANS debts
pes not always mean money popular
hhion TO the contrary notwithstanding
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
------ ~
HOUSE FORECAsT.
Exhaustive Debate on the n.,.
nfll Exnacf.,,

Exhaustive Debate On the n.,.....
Rill Expected.
Washington. March 20.--Whetber II. !.
port OF the naval board of inquiry ,n,o 4.
Maine disaster CONES this week v,,h !.
special message from the president c,,,,,
for congressional action, our relaiicn1 IA
Spain and the proximity OF war, az sisva
from the standpoint Of the er,ersrr,I
preparations now going on to place h!
country in state of defense, probably Nd
lie oNhaustively dehatcd in the houe i
connection with the naval appropri,ra|
bill, the consideration of which will bed,|
on Tuesday The many emergency items ii
the bill, the large increase in the enistsj'
force, the liberal provision for battlesh. VI
torpedo boats and dry docks, will bring M
Whole subject Tor the necessity for lA,a,
preparations directly before the house
While the conservative leaders double7'
will seek to prevent inflanmatory esprs.
sioIs under the recent ruling Of lie sp;ls
er, which practically places 10 limit Ee;]
the latitude of debate in committee q tit
whole on the state function. idetSses.|
copt by their example, prahably viii Nj
unable to repress sen :atio al s.egbes. a:
effort is likely to be made upon the phi
of one of the radicals to force from tacs
in the confidence of the admin s:fa,.u, Il
declaration O. the roiies of the a.alnkas
ton regarding Cutai it is al.ossth9r lKss
that there will be general egptslIcs 4
the sentiment of the house before the z.
OF the week.
Should the president transmit the rs,e7I
Of the bo3ri Of inquiry with a leqlsa
congressional action during the
everything else will give way y IL AZ |
gcticn which might be decided afcn wi
be in the complete control of tho Itp;.ssSatl
feeders as 10 the limit 10 DO put W. y !
debate.
If the report of the beard DOES npl y
congress this week the naYel W "
probably consume all the time stsrf v
morrow. But ii it should b. pa-s,aa..p n
Saturday. which ses!ns uniii,eiy lc
for the reorganization Of the srIly sla
authorization for recruiting II 70 a ieo.Hl
aggrc eating t04 Coo mcn in time Of VA .
be taken up.
Tcmortow the hill for the relief Of Y
victims of the Maine will b. eallid rpls
mediatcly after the reading q tue 'eges
under tho arrangement made lest WEE
is not expected to consnniq much t'ns y, 7.
probably viii be made tho occas'oa i0 o, " ,Sl
eral patriotic epceehcs in euldsy e X
herolem Of the sailors who weai a ..i /
their death. The rpst ct the apy ,. NJ,
occupied IN considering prlys'e VI Vii,
pursuance OF the order made lFs. r 'as.
Altogether 1t promises 10 be al ea ~. I, h,
ly eventful. If not sensational, wsS1
houGe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
THE WEEK in ar
Nothing Of Any Great In,
the l'roaramms
lNFLAMMATORY SpEE(BESfyu
II the cubnn Question = y. N
There WIN he Plenty q : q :
like oratory. Az A

Washington. March 2o.--No 49,.
has been prepared for The semi. n. /!
present week and the tourss d sss:.'.'
liable to be influenced largely n s; ID 4
ments from the outside. n s. 81
Tho quarantine bill is tho rs.
husiness on the senate calendar ~ 8 a
nortunity offers Senator rc,tisrsv ,;s n
up his public land bill.
1t is expected that the eundrv NH! &,
preparation bin will be reported !. q 81
CT Thursday and If 1t shouid sseellz
be taken up later in the weel IL. = -
committee rs making many chan ~ I. d ~
bill and 1t will consume several ~ ~ y \
time of the senate when conside,.c y y " h!
aiso understood to be Senator. ns...!Ap.
tention to bring up the Fawaii,r 4. Y
IN order TO get vote ON the paror ~ .,sssv
ment. II is still Mr.. Davis intss,s.. 4
mcve to lay the amendment Of, M ~ y
as soon as Senator Bacon eonc,nSs. w Y
speech in It's support. ~ = =
All these plans are liable Ia he ~ &,
If the report of the beard Of inoni,s ,I ~
the Maine disaster should be rsstivsds ~, Is.
receipt CT this document would irsr..Ss'
have the effect Of springing a c,,h,s X
bate. which would sidetrack ali othsr M, y.
lions. W. w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
article In The writer's valuable series OF
Editorial Talks with Contributors"

1
| The April number OF Short Stories contains
many interesting and readable tales. Among
those written especially for this magazine
mag be noted THE Honor OF Gentleman,
by .Beulah NJ. Dix, who shows In this sketch
abilities that should produce an unusually
clever historical novel. Frederick l.. Wheel
er contributes good tale of life-saying on
/ TIL, sea coast and Frank u. Wolfe another
| OF HE excellent railroad stories.
T6ble Talk finds its way. for the March Is
SUI is very bright attractive and helpful TO
Aside from the recipes, menus. entertain-
merits decorations and woman's interests In
general: VIII be found articles on EarlE \, En- q.
glish hgnqnets by M z Boekeo ., riin,
lby Iiom,nic Douhlrwit; Minor Morals ~
Msry LLOYD; IAN Ancient CanIp Supplys' by
l;isaeetli Grinncll. Tho Feeding Habit ny
Mrs. l'tdton klnss'dnd.
The Religious Reviews OF Reviews for
March opens with paper py A. G. Dixon,
y. D.. Gu "True and Pure Religion. "a Plea
for flierdless Girls ny &. ~ criltcntpn
and "rcath, .seasby Margaret Ilottsnia ~,
S1hc Gospel We Need, s. /. K. Fund, j. 81,
are other leading features.
Tic Arena for March contains TRUSTS,
Their Cause and the Remedy" by Senator
Marion butler; The Victory OF the Van
euisbej.' by Hon. Charles A. Towne; Ctr
rsncy Reform" by Anthony w Dimock:
Notes ON the Reform of the Currency" by
John Clark Ridpatb Tho Exilcd Christ In
Christian Russia" by b. o, Flower, etc.
The Bookman for March contains an essay
on Mr. James NJ Barrie, as n dramatist, ~
Edward Norton and parer by Stephen
Crane on tho awards made by the English
newarapers, The Academy for the bast
hooks of the year. T. r Cooper writes in
distinguished italian critic
Tho New Time for March comes with "De-
fon5c Of Private Property, by watrr Thou,-
% Mills symposium Is given on direct
leeislaton. the contributions being Swiss pc,-
iupans and newspaper men u. o. Flower
write OF Victor Hugo, as q Prophet OF
Pfcyless.'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21

thoror ghgolng idolater may indeed regret the
appearance Of these letters supplementary, in
asmucl as they prove the deniigod to have
bcer exceeding human. but the fact rcmans
that even In his hours Of pettlness he shows
| undated tho vigilance. energy and resource
of genius incarnate.
Current History for the fourth quarter OF
| 1897, has been received from the New Eng
land Publishing company OF Boston. Mass.
The current number opens with a strong crit
cal study OF tho career Of the late Charles
a. Dana. editor OF the New York Sun Next
follows the regular historical review. Among
the specially noteworthy titles are these:
Tho Greater New York Campaign. November
Elections, Bering Sea Dispute, Hawaiian
Question, Cuban Revolt, Currency Reform,
Kiondike Gold Fields, Greco-Turkish Ques-
ton. Kiao Chnu Incident. IIayti nnd Ger
many, Tariff aud Reciprocity. Women In ocs
equations of Men. Popo Leo ON Manitoba
Schools. Development OF Canadian Northwest
Territories. Dreyfus Case, Austrian Politics,
Colonization OF Palestine, The Yerkes OBJ
sorvatofy. Exploration of Patagonia and obt-
uarirs OF q. NJ. Pullman Rear Admiral
Wordcn and Justin Winsor.
This Little World" a novel by David
Christie Murray, has been received from Bot
tier Bros. Houston. II is one OF the latest
additions to Appleton's Town and Country
Library. and Is story that holds the readers
interest. The heroine is one of the strongest
creations In fiction, and all the other char
acters are exceedingly well depicted.
Republican Responsibility FOR Present Cur
roncy Perils," by Perry Belmont. has just
been issued from the press OF G. 7, Put
MANS Sons New York. II treats of THE
Unconstitutional Grccnhack" the rConstitu-
tionnl state Banks," Democratic Money"
Republican Money Suppression OF state
Banks by Congress-" and other topics.
Rand, McNally e Co. have recently pub
lishod another novel by a. w Marchmont,
D, A.. entitled Sir Jaffray's Wife" II Is an
intensely Interesting story. The developing
and nnwinding of the mystery is fascinating.
and there Is plenty of lifc and incident in
the story. From Bother Bros, Houston.
Rational Home Gymnastics" by IIartvig
Nsscn is the title of an excellent little work
published by Richard G. Badger G. Co., Bos-
ton. In this manual the author has set down
those exercises which he considers will be OF
value to the we'll and the sick. The volume
also contains health-points on walking and
bicycling. and the use of water and massage.
another Mans Wife," and 1.-THE Detect
ives Dilemma" have been received from
Bother Bros Houston The first is n love
story By Bertha NJ Clay, while the last is
one of Emile Gaboraus detective stories.
w. b. Conkey & Co. of Chicago are issuing
a very valuable series of picture books for
children, They are printed on linen, making
the pages very durable. Bother Bros. OF
Houston handle the series.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
Acquitted OF eIuroer

sherman Texas. March ls.-In the
:, unlI Di states court at Atol,a, l. T., W. g.
Hattieid, charged with the murder Of
asps CARPENTER OF this county. was ac.
lhs killing for which Hatfield was ar
:, Tssssa hnd tried occurred near Durant. +
y, aufins the, latter part OF last summer.
hi, s' -, rarpshtef was sent from here by
ns lalner, buiier Carpenter. to straighten
up some business matters with ila,sia,a
asu VAS atterward found dead with r,,n'
s ,r wounds In the head and chest near
t1at'teias place. Hatfield was arrest cd
d has,, .r'eu ior the crime with the result at
bcing acquitted ' y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
Boiler Exp,ones.

cletarrc Texas. March 2O-A corn.
shelter boiler exploded yesterday afternoon
In West ciebune. Mr.. ID. Fudge was
THROWN about fifty feet over fence and
ms ielt shoulder badly crushed. He was
landed Ia swarm of bees and his rssauers
were badly stung
Mr.. William Al. Mcintosh. the oyynsr !,
.ne mil, was badly scalaed and bruised
Mfa. Mcintosh was struck in the forehead
~ Plank. while standing in her h.c,.
aSar ana felled senseless, but sreooversd'
Inc aweii,ns ten feet away. was donolish
" 80, una pieces Of the engine and boiler
scattered broadcast over the nelghhorhond
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
SMALLPOX IL KETucKx
Federal and Strife Authcrius n
Kentucky Act TogcfneAr.x 4,

ttehruths 4NSt ~ III
ITi1dlesborough, Ky, Marcn
chnnces of conflict between f ,,. i
Stale authorities, who are now ae,'ys'' ~. :.
Ing together for the suppression o. y n z.
pos epidemic have been elimlnale s,.' ~ n,
outlook is very promising. Pres'usD +. Il
thcws reached the city this morn a,,.sy. i,rs,
Secretary Mccormick. as the exer '1,h su:rzi
~ the State board, tpgsthst Nv X, IL n
Wertonhacher, outlined the pi9rsi , mt
turo work and clash Is almost ,,np n sssd
The quarantine regulations .rSo VIZ III y
she'll not be revoked until pe'iSs's
discontinue them. .n.,,lnatnt y
DR.. Matthews desires 10 pootsriis i
Louisville and Nashville rni u, sS.y bays ~
the efficient msnner in whicn tp ,t.,u. VI y
fnrinpu thu duties required " 49, assf &
slarr bonrd and rays there y ~ AYR ~
any infected passenger passinsc onsrleDne1
road il all the ampleyas ar ore " r. Il. tjsi
IN III. performance Of their nu'} ,,cro,isb. w
which broucht him TO Mido,es s,s, and W 4
huke cf memphis. Surgeon ru.,nabsm stl33
arl Peck arrived from n,a,l,,,smnbachtr y n
and will assist Surgeon wef'an'
turc. III
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
iiosr LAYING TOURNAMENT.
Corpus Christi Expects "a Large Num-
alas. IN

| Corpus Christi Expects "a large Num-
| her OF Fircmcn.
Corpus Christi. Texas, March 19.-The
those laying contest TO be held in this city
On May 5, mention Of which vas made in
| The Post some weeks ago, promises 10 be
sterling success. 1hr announcement OF
tho tournament published in The Post
seems 10 be bearing fruit judging from the
manner in which several outside hose COM
panies have written the department here
that they saw the item In The Post ard
intend to have representatives from tlelr
companies on hand here, as viii be III
feried from the following communication.
which is one OF several received by the
chief OF the department here:
Chief OF Fire Department, Corpus Christi,
Texas.
We note in me Houston Post That there
viii he a iiremen's racing contest " your
city some time IN May, and as 1t seems
10 be a free-fur-all race, we ask you 10
send us the rules and regulations soNeri-
ing said race. We have company 4
twelve men and expect to enter tle racing
contests this season. We have our own
cart and can come prepared TO KUN.
thanking you IN ADVANCE loT tHs cU"tt ssS.
Yours truly etc.. W. T. l'aden,
President Cameron Fire Department.
In addition to the tournament the To- pts
Christi fire ladies will probably arrange
several aquatic sports as well as regatta
and cutting On the bay In regard to bring
ing their own carts il has been doomed
unnecessary as the hose reel to be used
by all alike viii be furnished by TIE home
team, thus giving all visiting hremen an
equal opportunity to capture the prize for
hose laying now held by the Corpus Christi
racing team, The Tyler company, Which
formerly held the State championship, IN
til the record was lowered by our boys mas
as yet not been heard from. but it IS eA-
pected they will have represe ltAtives On
hand TO try to recapture their lost iaurels.
The Cilsro Victoria and Cameron COM
panies are certain of attending, aud when
Tyler puts in her challenge IL viii be
hint to the other companies to SO into
training at once If they intend to nake
any sort of running record. Ample ro-
visions for the entertainment and accom-
mediation of all visitors will be looked at
ter by the entertainment committee Of the
Corpus Christi fire department. reduaed
rates will be given on all railroads aud
large pttendance is expected to be on hand
to witness what promises to be one of the
most interesting and holly contestol hose
laying tournaments ever witnessed IL the
Lone Star State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-21
A DEcAyINc NATION.


III ihern is not nation In Eurooe tina,
ms so many crimes laid at its dnor %
SPAN. From the days OF the inoulsition
Z nu the time OF Alya Il has been esneciallv
distinguished for It's refined cruelty and
gotry. 1t Is today among Christian ma
ons mo rival Of the Turkish empire In
and besottod intolerance
III but ~ presents In Its history of the past
sAuhured years or more, n conspicuous H.
sssistration OF the workings of rotrlbutfye
i@isfice and is being gradually wlped out
- q force In human affairs. ls II rio
Itsestiny OF the young republic OF tho West
ll'so put the finishing touches TO this nred
IIflinper's career OF crime and renressfon
81, remove 1t as nm obstacle to cIyiliratIon
!3iuytside OF the Spanish peninsulaY Those
siFno believe In the hand of God in historv
yill not hesitate to answer In the atIirn.
stive!
ID Inc population Of Spain is dminiah,nc
pore rapidly than that Of any other rprn-
{ean country. Fifteen years ago there were
s.oop,oOO people In Spain, today ls.oOo,ooo
Thirty years ago the gross Incoms pub,,.
Mnd private, of the country. was 81, zoo, oao :
wv; now u Is $3.50. 100000. More than 5oo.-
~ people are connected with the ehurg +
fnd taken from the producing class Ths
|Eeasant supports this burden In addition
n the large military and naval burdens-
There be - not pauper fed By the
&hprcn. llliteracy prevails to the extent