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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-08
TALKED WITH e1I1Err.
Durango, Mexico, Hotel Clerk Tells
Of Grants Visit.

A dispatch to the Globe Democrat
from Durango, Mexico, says the clerk
Of the Hotel San Carlos in that city
said Sunday:
'Mr. G. G. Gillett was guest Of
the San Carlos for two days, arriving
Friday evening, November 25, and
leaving Sunday evening at 5:45
o'clock. He registered as G. G. Gil
lett, together with companion nam
ed c. K. Troxel, and residence Den
yer, Colo. His manner was exceed
ingly strange throughout his stay
with the San Carlos, and he told vol
unfairly many conflicting stories
about his business. He first inquired
about the expert mining men, saying
he had lost 100000 in Cripple Creek
by dealing with men who knew roth.
ing about ore. He wanted mine
already developed and producing.
The first day Of his arrival found him
in close company with two well known
mining men of this section OF the
country and it was late at night
when one Of them asked for a docu-
ment stamp which | gave him. Evi.
IDENTIFY transaction was going on in
his room. questioned the stamp
purchaser about my mysteriousgu
but could get no information out Of
him, only that he was good friend
OF his father. He had plenty Of mon
ey and spent it freely. He would not
accept change due him after paying
his bill. He had two trunks, both
very heavy. After waiting very i'm
patiently for his trunks and making a
few slurring remarks upon our bag
gage system, a mozo came in with
beth trunks on his back. Gillett
tossed me dollar saying, You win,'
and adding, 4 have one trunk. |
would have bet more that he could
not carry it, had made no bet
with him.
"He stated to Mrs. Wark. the pro-
prietor's wife, that his destination
was Cuba, and again stated he was
going to Spain. He left Sunday and
took the San Antonio paper out Of my
hand containing the news of his de-
parture and shortage"
Those best informed here think the
stories from Mexico are all wrong and
that the man being followed there is
not Gillett at all. Grant was alto
gether too smart to give himself away
so easily and it is likely that someone
else is impersonating him to keep the
detectives off his track. A travelling
man who was here today says he ate
at the table with him at Fort Worth
two weeks ago today. The next
morning Grant had private car on
the Panhandle train and went west.
How far he went the man does not
know but he says the cattle king was
never happier or jollier than then.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-08
WORE WIG AND WHISPERS.
Gillett's Disguise Down on the the
Mexican Border, Says Dispatch.

The first dispatch from Mexico con
cerning Grant Gillett came to the X,
9. Journal Sunday. 1t says he is
under surveillance but not yet ar
rested. The dispatch is dated Chi
huahua and says:
"Gillett arrived in chihuahua on
November 20 and left on the morning
Of the Oath for Durango, where it is
stated that he deposited large sum
Of money in the bank. He remained
only short time In Durango, when
he bought return ticket to Chihua-
hua. Two prominent business men
Of this city came up from Durango on
the same train with him, and stated
that he bought first class ticket and
rode in a second class coach as far as
Torreon, where he took the Pullman.
The gentlemen entered into converse
tion with him and he said he had
made considerable money in Colorado
in the general merchandise business
and that he was in Mexico with the
view to investing in ranch or mining
properties. He conversed quite free
ly upon various topics, referring oc-
casionally to the cattle business. He
was we'll dressed and wore several
beautiful diamonds.
"At Jiminez he was met by his at
torney, G. R. Troxel, and the two en-
tered into low conversation and re-
mained together until they reached
Chihuahua. They arrived here last
Monday and went to the leading hotel
where they registered. The man was
undoubtedly Gillett as his signature
corresponded with his signature to a
document held in this city. Troxel
left Tuesday on the stage for the
West, presumably to the mining
camps in the Sierra Madre mountains.
Gillett is still in the city, but his
whereabouts are unknown except to
the detectives, who are closely shad-
owing his every movement. The re-
port that Gillett had been arrested
and held in custody here is untrue.
The Jefe Politico says that the Mexi-
can authorities have not seen him and
know nothing Of his whereabouts.
"He will be arrested Immediately
upon the arrival Of the authorities
from the States, who are expected to
arrive Monday from Ell Paso. Their
baggage is all in this city, and on one
Of the trunks is tag with the name,
c. R. Troxel. Three letters have ar
rived at the hotel for q. G. Gillett,
but remained uncalled for until today
they mysteriously disappeared. There
has been gentleman around the no.
tel for the past ten days, who greatly
resembles G. G. Gillett, except that
he is not as large and looks ten years
older. Gillett was disguised with wig
and beard when he crossed the bor-
der. His arrest will be made Monday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-08
B0ssING A COFFEE RANCHE.
Arthur Hurd Writes Of His South
American Experiences.

oM0AAV1A GAP0A4oAC0s'
LAS NUBEs, U. 5. Of Colu mbia, Oct.
3l.-lf you could see me now you
would faint with awe and admiration
at the solemn dignity Of my bearing,
for, know ye, that ! am that this mo.
ment temporary boss and general
manager Of a sixteen hundred acre
coffee plantation and some twenty
workmen. Uncle has not yet re-
turned and the manager has gone to
Santa Marta, leaving me in .charge Of
the place.
While ! think Of it, let me warn you
not to compare any Of the letters you
receive from me with those | write to
my friends. will surely be found
guilty Of plagiarism against myself II
you do. 1t is great tax on ones
vocabulary to describe the same
scenes to twenty different persons
without similarity. Thus far ! have
succeeded fairly well in giving variety
to my letters but my brain is weaken
ing under the strain. | had Just fin
ished very long letter to my best
girl when thought, "Why not cut
out the tender passages and copy the
rest for the folks? They will never
know and it will save SO much wear
and tear Of the wheels in my head. :"
To think was to act. You have the
result in the first paragraph.
foresee that this letter will exceed,
in volume, even the one | mailed you
at Jaemel and yet, could probably
express all it will contain in one sen.
tence: II am we'll, happy and de-
lighted with my surroundings" But
! fear you would not be content with
so little and | will, therefore, make
the sentence the plot Of my letter in
stead Of the finished production.
The ocean voyage put me into cap.
ital condition and the mountain air,
wholesome food and abundant exer-
else continued the good work OF keep
ing my soul in fitting habitation.
As my stomach the seat Of all feel
ing, is in good order, am happy.
Would that the third and last sub
jec, could be disposed Of so easily
OF course "my surroundings in
clude everything from the lsthmus of
Panama to Cape Horn, together with
my mode of living, experiences and
impressions.
Santa Marta is situated upon a lit
tie bay about II degrees and 80 min
u.es north latitude. The bay affords
an excellent harbor, the narrow en-
trance being guarded by huge rocks
crowned with dismantled Spanish
forts. As in Port au Prince, the can
non are used as cornerstones in the
city. This town is the oldest settle
ment in South America, and is even
said to be the oldest in the western
continent. The population is about
five thousand, consisting chiefly of
natives-a rather poor stock. The
buildings are Of stone or brick with
thick walls and flat roofs. Some Of
them are exceedingly old and show
their age. My hotel was new
building erected quite recently
sometime during the war Of 1912, |
believe. There is a cathedral with its
Ginning bells which could learn mu-
sic from fog horn. The building
itself is not so bad though the origin
al plan has never been completed.
The contractor was probably killed in
a revolution. The plaza is really
pretty place, planted with shrubs,
grass and shade trees. Beneath
the latter a beautiful fountain pre-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-08
Wanted for Burglary.

Sam Garvin, Salina colored boot.
black, was arrested here by Marshal
Favor on request Of Salina authorities.
He is charged with burglary.
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probably"
Mr.. Troxel's relatives say Cloyd is
in Oklahoma and took none OF his
trunks when he left bone. They do
not think he is with Gillett.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-08
Approving Bonds.

The board Of county commissioners
is in session approving bonds Of fcoun-
ty and township officers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

American silk is being sold in Lyons,
France, the silk center Of Europe.
General John B. Calls. a veteran OF
the Civil War, is dead at Lancaster,
Wis.
Montana administrator Republicans
named L. G. Marshall Of Missoula tor
congress-.
General Gomez denies that he has
res gaed as commald Rim chief Of the
Cuban army.
Inc Amerlo al evacuation commits
sion has been officially notified tina,
Manzaniilo will be evacuated Oct. Z.
Des Moines was chosen as the place
for holding the 1901 convention of the
Brotherhood OF LNc motive Firemen.
The national convention of the Chris.
tian church disciples OF Christi will
be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 1;
to 20.
The tota. receipts Of the Omaha ex,
position to date have been near.y S7OO,.
600. Its cash balance in the hank i.
Sl2O, 900, or more than $40, 900 above
its liza bilities.
Rev. Father j. NJ. C.eary of St
Charles parish, Minneapolis, is amone
the list Of famous exhorters of al de,
nominations who will engage in {
crusade for the moral regeneration OF
Chicago.
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PRAISE FOR GENERAL LEE.
Alger Says Camp Cuba Libre 10 tn
Healthiest in the Couutry.

Alger Says Camp Cuba Lihre IL tho
Healthiess in the Couutry.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Sept. 27.-Sec.
rotary Alger and party, consisting Of
General Ssernberg, surgeon general;
General Ludington, quartermaster
general, and others, spent the day in
Jacksonville visiting the camp of the
Seventh army corps. The distinguished
party was met at the station by Gen.
eral Lee and a committee Of citizens.
General Alger inspected the three
division hospitals and the regiments of
the division We're reviewed. Secretary
Alger said he was highly delighted
with all he had seen and a~greeably
surprised at the co nditions he found
existing in Camp Cuba Libre.
A luncheon was rendered to the sec.
rotary and party at noon and in re.
Spouse to a toast he said:
The health OF this. camp has been
better than that of any other in the
country. Twenty-Five per cent Of tina,
has been due to the city of jackson.
vile and IS per Ger has been due to
General Lee. Sickness is largely the
fault of commanders, division, regi
mental and company officers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
Crowds Loudly Cheer For the
Ministers, BriSson and
Revision.
ROchefort Accuses ESterhaZy OF
Dishonoring Himself For q
Few Francs.

PARIS, Sept. 27.-At a meeting Of the
cabinet, all the ministers being present,
a decision was taken in favor of q re-
vision Of a trial of former Captain
Dreyfus and the documents in the case
VII be sent to the court Of cessation.
The cabinet ordered the minister Of
justice, NJ. Sarrien, to lay before the
court Of cessation, the petition OF Nine.
Dreyfus, wife of the prisoner Of Devils
island, for a revision Of her husbands
case. The court, therefore, will decide
the legal question as to whether the
first trial of Captain Dreyfus was
vitiated by the { ,rgery committed by
the late Lieutenan: Colonel Henry,
who was a witness before the court.
martial, aud who confessed to having
forged a document in the case.
The minister Of justice has an.
nounced that he has gwen instructions
that proceedings are to be taken i'm
mediately against any Il attacking
the army.
The crowds of people outside the
ministry Of the interior. where the
cabinet council was he'd. loudly
cheered the ministers aud there were
shouts Of 1--WE Brisson,' '.Nive la
REVISION
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GETS

Recent Events in China Widen this
Breach Between England and Russia
LONDON, Sept. 27.-A special dis.
patch from Shanghai says that kang
Yuwel's brother has been arrested in
Pekin and condemned to death. The
dispatch also says that Sir Claude Mac.
donald, the British minister, ga We in.
structions that Kang Yuwei should be
protected from arrest.
The British consulate holds his bag.
gage and documents referring to state
secrets. The Russians are incensed at
the latter fact aud it is reported that
Russia has offered the dowager en-.
press the services of 10, 600 troops from
Port Arthur to keep order in Pekin if
necessary. 1t is stated that the British
feet in Chinese waters has been divid.
ed between Ia Ku and Saang Kwan,
under orders to intercept Russian
transports in the event Of an attempt
to and troops.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
LEAD PRODUCTION.

Increase in Both Production and Use In
This Country.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 26. -Returns to
the geological survey shows that the
total production of lead in the United
States from all sources during the past
six months of 1898 was Isl, llS net tons,
as compared with 2S9, 59S tons during
the year 1897 and 264, 99) tons in 1896.
This includes hard lead, soft lead and
the metal obtained by smelt ng foreign
base bullion and ores in bond. During
the first half of 1898 thele were ex.
ported 80, 43O tons of lead from foreign
base bullion refined in bond and :, 3O3
short tons of lead from foreign ores
smelted in bond. Reports from nearly
all the important producers show a de-
cline in stocks from 1850 tons on Jan.
to IL. 100 ons on July /.
The estimate Of consumption for the
first half of 1895 is llS,667 short tons.
The figures indicate an increased pro.
duction IL this country, balanced by a
II )table growth i'll the consumption,
which is at the rate of 237, 900 tons pei
auuum,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
WRECKED BY DYNAMITE.

Missouri Pacific Express Car Blown e.
Adams by Train Robbers.
KANSAS CITY, Sept. 70. The Colo.
RADIO and C~otfeyville express on the
Missouri. Plcitic railway was held III
by robbers It Leesburg. q suburban
station about six miles out from the
Union depot. The locomotive and
baggage cars were detached from the
train and taken down the track towarj
Dorson, after which the robbers shat.
tered the Pacific Express company.s ca,
with dynamite. 1t is not known how
much the ROBBERS secured. Officials Of
the express company declare the safe
contained little treasure as the messen.
ger carried nothing for points destined
beyond Coffeyville. The explosion O
dynamite occasioned by the robber.
was heard by many persons in the
southeastern part Of Kansas City.
Flying Kdebris from the, shattered cal
carried down the telegraph wires alons
the Frisco track, which parallels the
Missouri Pacific at that point.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
WOUNDS OF THIRTEENTH.
Surgeon Richie Describes the Iniurie.
Of Minnesota Troops At Manila.

Surgeon Richie Describes tho Injuries
Of Minnesota Troops at Manila.
ST. PAUL. Sept. 27.-In a letter to
The Pioneer Press Surgeon Richie of
the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment
gives q list of the wounded, together
with the nature of wounds. The letter
is dated Aug. IA, the day after the
battle. The list follows:
CHARLES w. LITTLE Private Companv
F, bullet in right thigh.
CLARENCE &. BuNKER-.F First lieutenant
Company c, left hand.
CHARLES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COMPANY
q, in the head; very serious condition.
WILLIAM II. JONEs-Privatc Companv
6, bullet in left elbow.
EVERETT H. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Com.
pany +, bullet in right shoulder, fractur.
ing the collar bone.
ALBERT H. HANsoN-Private COMPANY
II, bullet through muscle in right chest.
ALFRED w. BJORNsTAD-Captain Com.
pany n, bullet entered small of back and
came out ut nape OF neck; also wound Of
shoulder.
OSCAR SREBACH-Captain Company G.
bullet entered right side, four inches from
lhlddlc hne and came II at the lower
angle OF the shoulder blade on left side.
Lew H. WALLACE-Was hit by spent
bullet right bone of chest.
GORMAN THOORsELL-Priyate Comnanv
II, scalp wound.
MERvIN CARLToN-Sergeant Company
+, bullet wound in thigh.
CLARENCE RICE-Private Company +.
wound in thigh and heel.
FRANK CRowL-Private Company G,
wound right thigh. =
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
ROCHEFORT'S CHARGES.
Esterhazy Accused f Hav ng Been Bribed
to Cover Himself With Dishonor.

Esterhazy Accused I Hav ng Reen Bribed
to Cover Himself With Dishonor.
PARIS, Sept. 27.-In The Intransig.
emit, Henri Rochefort accuses Major
Esterhazy of having been bribed by the
so called D.eyfus syndicate &c ''cover
himself with dishonor by confessing to
a forgery of which he was twice &C.
Quilted"
NJ. Rochefort adds that Maj>r Ester.
hazy was paid 1000 francs for copies of
all the documents in the case, and that
In addition with w other newspaper
men he paid Esterhazy. who was liter.
ally without a oeaume, 800 francs
monthly to prevent h. III from dying OF
hunger while waiting TO obtain a pen.
sion. Continuing, NJ. Rochefort says:
Recently, without any apparent in.
centive, E>terhazy mysterioasly went
to London, abandoning his 800 francs
monthly. Why this emigration? VINO
paid for his journey? With what money
has Esterhazy paid for his meals :"
NJ. Clemenceau in the Aurore re-
marks: France is divided into two
camps, these who conceive that the in.
interests of the country depend on the
concealment of facts by lies, and those
who have a sufficiently high esteem OF
the country to separate enthusiasm
from the aspiration of justice and
truth
The Libre Parole asserts that Ester
hazy has telegraphed to the minister
OF war, General Chanoine, protesting
against the story published in Tae Oh
server OF London, purporling to be
confession made ty the major, the sub
stance of which was that he was the
author of the bordereau, a documen,
which is said to have furnished proc:
of the guilt OF Dreytus.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
PAY AND MILEAGE.
Ass slant Ccnp,roller Mitchell DECIDES
Questions as to Ri: hts of Soldiers.

Assistant Cc.nptroller Mitchell Decides
Questions as to RIGHTS of Soldiers.
CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-A Oily News
Washington special says: Assistant
Comptroller Of the Treasury Mitchell
has rendered an important decision at
the request OF the secretary OF 'n9
treasury that Will facilitate the muster
ING out of the volunteers and setting
their Gains. The assistant comptroller
holds that soldiers are entitled to travel
pay from the place Of discharge to the
place of enlistment, and also If the SOL
der is discharged on furlough, except
III cases where the distance Is greater
than the distance from where the sol.
der was encamped to the point of en-.
lisrment. In that case he is entitled to
travel pay only from b point where
his regiment was stationed to the place
IT enlistment.
Another matter settled by the decis.
ion is that officers and SELLERS dis
char ged at their own request are not
to travel pay, but where an OF.
ticer or soldier resigns or is discharged
OA oCSOuAS Va SAC0ucSS VI WOUANSS NASA
he is entitled to travel allowance and
such discharge or resignation is not re-
as having been made for the
of the soldier.
1t is also held that discharge OF res.
ignation takes place only from the date
on which the officer or soldier receives
official notice that it has been accepted.
When an office or soldier is discharged.
he is 9 entitled to travel allowance and
not mileage, and officers on waiting or.
ders are entitled to full pay.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27

A horse in the lead pulls in vain when
the wheel horse lays back in the breeching.
A man body is a good deal like a team Of
horses, and must work tremendously. The
head may want to work, and strive ever so
hard to work, but if the body is balky and
sick the head will make no progress.
The man who is out of condition PHYSICAL
~ may as we'll give up trying to work men,
tally. He will not be able to do good work.
or satisfactory work, and in the endeavor to
do so will only do himself further harm.
The reason that met lay nervous exhaus-
ton and prostration is that they try to work
the brain when the body is balky. The
right thing for q man to do when he finds
he is out of sorts physically is to give the
mind a little rest, and promptly resort 20
the right remedy for his physical ailments.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery n
the best of all medicines for q balky body.
When the head aches, the appetite 10 poo.
the sleep is restless, the nerves are shaky
and both body and brain suffer from dull.
ness and lassitude, it Is time to resort 70
this great remedy. It restores the appetite.
corrects all disorders of the dieestion
makes assimilation perfect, i~nvigorates the
liver and purifes and nourishes the blood.
1t is the great blood maker and Ae1h.
builder. It is the best of nerve tonics and
restoratives. 1t makes both body and brain
alert and active. Medicine dealers have
nothing Just as good"
II suffered FIVE years with an ulcer ana the
doctor here could not do me any good" writes
Mr.. John jenkins. of Haywood. Madison Co,
Va. II took twelve bottles Of Or. Pierce'G
Colder Medical Discovery and I am welt. !
would have been in my grave il it had mot been
for your medicine"
For constipation and indigestion, Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the moet MT.
ural and perfect cure ever devised. 1hey
act gently but surely, and effect q besxsi-
nent cure.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
Held Up on Dalton Trail.

SEATTLE. Wash, Sept. 27.-Parties
who arrived here from Alaska report a
holdup and murder on the Dalton trail.
II. Frazer and f L. Tolmer were he'd
up BY two men neat Hams Mission and
robbed OF "a. 800 in gold. The body Of
Ike Martin was found near the scene
with . bullet hole through the he ID.
He had been robbed Of $4,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
FIRST FORMAL SESSION.

Commission tn Investigate the War Meets
With All Membe Present.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The com
mission selected by the president te
investigate the conduct of the wal de.
partment held its first formal session
with all the members present. The
meeting was in the room of the fort fl
cations and ordnance board Of the
army, but it was found too small fo,
the purposes Of the board, and it was
announced that future meetings wou'd
be held in apartments secured in the
Lemon building, on New York avenue.
The meeting was strictly secret, nc
newspaper representatives or other.
not connected with the board being
admitted,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-09-27
will Reload With TroOps.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26. -Presiden,
c. A. Gr!scom of the Internationa.
Navigation company has received a
telegram announcing hat the Ameri
can Line steamship Indiana sailed
from Man la for San Francisco on Sept
!, the Ohio on Sept. 3 and the Penn
sylvania on Sept. y. The ,hres ship:
took troops to Manila. They are due
to arrive in San Francisco about Oct.
and will Immediately load up with sol
diers nd sail again for the Philippine.
maod.