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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

Hillsboro. Jan. 16.-While ditching
on his besverdam at Pennington, five
miles southeast of this city, George
Robinson struck gold bearing quartz
ledge which assays $40 to the ton. The
ledge is between two and TIN lee
feet in width. The lead runs north
and south, pitching east. Near it are
two other lodges. the rock from which
has not yet been assayed.
The ledge was discovered several
days ago, but the matter was kept very
quiet until today, and the only trouble
to be encountered is in getting water.
No gold had ever before been found at
Pennington, but old miners considered
the indications there very good.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
Two Additional Justices.

Upon the assembling OF the house
the committee on resolutions reported
back resolution providing for an ex-
animation of the books of the state
board Of school land commissioners,
with. an amendment that the commit
tee be allowed only one clerk, at sal
airy of So per day. The resolution was
adopted as amended.
After the first reading of the bill by
Beach of Multnomah to regulate
building and loan associations, Moody
asked the consent OF the house to take
up and place on its third reading the
bill providing for relief Of the supreme
court, and an increase of the nun Der
Of justices OF the supreme court to five.
The bill passed by a vote of 81 to II,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

Washington, Jan. 16.-The support
ers and opponents of the peace treaty
In the senate had their first contest
over that document today in executive
session.
While the debate technically was
upon Senator Berry's motion providing
for the consideration in open session.
the entire question at issue was gone
over to considerable degree. Tie dis
cussion continued from a few minutes
past l until 5, when the senate adj
journed foi the day without reaching
a vote upon the Berry motion.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS.
Mantz, Whose Seat Ia Contested. Asks
to lie Taken or Committee.

Olympia, Jan. Ex-senator Mantz
today asked to be excused from serving
on the committee of elections and cleo
tion contests, inasmuch as his seat was
to be contested, and that, in all proba-
bility, the matter wolld be referred to
that committee.
The chair stated that it was expected
that the contest in Mantz' district
would be referred to a special commit
tee. He did not know but that spe-
cial committee would yet he named.
Mantz was made chairman of the COM
mittee on senate employees other than
regular, and Paul, of that committee,
was made chairman OF the election con-
test committee. Keith was transferred
from the committee on fish to the COM
mittee on printing, exchanging places
with Senator Biggs.
Eight hundred and forty-two citizens
OF Walla Walla petitioned kr an as
sembly hall in the Walla Walla state
penItentiaiy. The request was made
on the ground of public morals, as it
was claimed an assembly hall for the
inmates OF the penitentiary would
tend to improve their morals.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
Governor Geer's University Regents
satisfac tory.

Salem. Jan. l3. -GOvernor Geer
sent to the senate this morning the APP
pointment of Dolph, Bean and Senator
William Smith, of Baker, as mem
bers OF the board of regents OF the state
university, and Holt as trustee of the
Soldiers Home, the same as Governor
Lord had named. and which were with
drawn yesterday except Smith in
place of Kincaid. The nomination Of
Smith took the wind ont of the sails"
OF the opposition to the governor, as
Selling expressed it. and instead of a
fight all were confirmed Immediately.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
PACIFIC COAST TRADE.
Portland Market.


Wheat--W-lla Walla, co.; Valley,
Gee; Bluestem, CSC per bushel.
Flour-.Best grades, So. 20; graham,
So. 65; supertine, 81. 10 per barrel.
Oats-Choice white. 40@ 4lc; choice
gray, 80 a 40c per bushel.
Barley-Feed barley, see q "a: brew
ing, S23. 80 per ton.
Millstutfs--Bran, Sl7 per ton; mid
dlings, S22; shorts, SIS; chop, Sl6.0 90
per ton.
Hay--Timothy, 5000; clover. 81
as; Oregon wild hay. So per ton.
Butter-Fancy creamery, BOA 55c;
seconds, 40 a soc; dairy, 40@ 45c store,
25@ SOC.
Cheese-Oregon full cream, IL &c;
Young America, l5c; new cheese,
Toe per pound.
Psultry-Chickens, mixed. $2.25@3
per dozen; hens, SO. 80 a 100; springs,
Sl.25@3; geese, $6.00@7O 90 for old.
$1,000 for young; ducks, S5.00@
$50 per dozen; turkeys. live, 15@
Zoe per pound.
Potatoes-70@ Soc per sack; sweets,
&c per pound.
Vegetables-Beets, SOC; turnips, zoe
per sack; garlic, &c per pound; cab
bage. s @l.25 per 100 pounds; cauli-
flower, 75c per dozen; parsnips, roc
per sack; beans, &c per pound; celery
70d 75c per dozen; cucumbers, Doc per
box; peas, 3@31ac per pound.
Onions-Oregon, 75c@sl per sack.
Hops-l5@ l7c; 1897 crop, 4@6c.
Wool-ValIey, 10@l2c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, S@l2c; mohair,
2Gc per pound.
Mutton-Gross. best sheep, wethers
and ewes, &c; dressed mutton. 71ac;
spring lambs, 7lac per ID.
Hogs-Gross, choice heavy, $i.25;
light and feeders. SO. 90 "a 400; dressed,
$1,000 >. so per 100 pounds.
Bcef-Gross. top steers, 3.50@$3.75;
cows, 50. 50@3.00; dressed beef,
5@G &c per pound.
Veal-Large, G@61ac small, 7@S
per pound.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
San Francisco Market.

Wool-SpIing-Neyada. 100 lee per
pound; Oregon, Eastern, l0@ l2c; Val
ley, l5@ lie; Northern, ga lie.
Observation-Disclosures $lS@2l.
bran, $l5. a rs. so per ton.
Onions-Silverskin, 80 a 75c per sack.
Butter - Fancy creamery, Csc;
do seconds, 25@26c; fancy dairy, 26c;
do seconds, 20@23c per pound.
Eggs - Store. % a SOC; fancy ranch,
"a @37c.
Citrus Fruit-Oranges, Valencia, 81
@2.50; Mexican lines, 81 ~ 9. 80; Cali
fornia lemons, $4,000 300; do choice,
So. 80 GA so; per box.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
A Good Showing.

The Whatcom creamery has turned
out 32,340 pounds of butter, or over
10 tons since May !, 1898. Patrons de-
liver their cream and receive "a cents
per pound for the butter yielded. The
sum OF $6,S02 has thus been paid out to
WhatcOm county residents since May.
The creamery willeontinue in opera
tion all winter.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
TO ORGANIZE A CABINET.
General Brooke Has Decided to Have
Four Civil Secretaries.

Havana, Jan. 16.-Gen. Brooke has
carefully considered the formation of
a cabinet of civil advisers, and has de-
eided to have four secretaries-the first
OF state and government; the second Of
finance. the third OF justice and public
instruction; and the fourth of agricul-
ture, industry, commerce and public
works. Only prominent residents of
the islands will be invited to join the
cabinet.
The goyernor-general has received
acceptance from two. whose names are
reserved until all four can be an.
nounced. One of the otner two may
be Spaniard. though it is probable
that all four will be Cubans.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
seattle Markets.

Onions. SO a 90c per 100 pounds.
Potatoes, 20S @25.
Beets, per sack, 15c.
Turnips, per sack. 80 a 75c.
Carrots, per sack, 40 coo.
Parsnips, per sack, 81.
Uaultiower. 80 SOC per doz.
Celery, 80 "a 40c.
Cabbage, native and California
S1.00@ 80 per 100 pounds.
Apples. 30 a SOC per box.
Pears, 50c a $3.50 per box.
Pruncs, SOC per box.
Butter-Creamefy, 27c per pound;
dairy and ranch, lS@22c per pound.
Eggs, &c.
Cheese-Native. 12@121Sc.
Poultry-Old hens, l4c per pound;
spring chickens, lac; turkeys, Ice.
Fresh meats-Choice dressed beef
steers, prime, 6lq "a &c; COWS, prime.
6lqc; mutton. Z nc; pork, GO &c; veal,
ga SO.
Wheat-Feed wheat. s22.
Oats-Choice, per ton, $24.
Ilay-Puget Sound mixed, $4,000
IL; choice Eastern Washington tim
othy, SIS.
Whole. $23. 80; cracked, S24;
feed meal, $2350
Barley-Rolled or ground, per ton,
$50 a 26; whole, $22.
Fluui-Patent, per barrel, So. so;
straights, 1925; California brands,
So. 20; buckwheat flour, 49,. rs; graham,
per barrel, SO. 60; whole wheat -four,
So. 70; rye -four, 81.
MillstufTs-B per ton, ga;
shorts, per ton, SIG.
Feed-Chopped feed, $20@22 per
ton; middlings, per ton, sl7; oil cake
meal, per ton, s35.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

1t is said that the electric cabs in
New York city did a record business
during the blizzard and proved their
entire efficiency.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
HOUSE PASSES ONE BILL.
Senate Discusses the Question Of Open
Executive Session.

Executive Session.
Washington, Jan. 16.-The house
today passed the diplomatic and consul
lar appropriation bill without an
amendment. During the general de-
bate two set speeches were made
against Imperialism by Carmack and
Gaines. OF Tennessee. The diplomatic
and consular bill is the sixth of the
regular Appropriation bills to pass the
house. Seven budgets yet remain to
be acted upon. The bill as passed car
res $l,75l,533.
Washington, Jan. 1G.--Little busi-
ness was transacted by the senate in
open session today. Sixteen bills on
the private pension calendar were
passed, and joint resolution extending
tine thanks of congress to Miss Clara
Barton and other officials of the Red
Cross Society for their benetcent work
in Armenia and Cuba was adopted.
Cockiell entered motion TO recall
the bill which passed yesterday, author.
izing the president to appoint Briga-
dier.General 7. II. Stanton major
general, and place him on the retired
list with that rank. At O'Clock the
senate adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
Hofman.Fiscel.

INDUSTRY, Jan. AT the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 0.
Hoffman Of Sherman, occurred the
marriage Of Miss Irene Hoffman to
Mr.. M. A. Fiscel, both Of Industry.
Only immediate relatives were pres
ent. Many valuable and useful pres
ents were received. 81
The bride and groom have resided
in Dickinson county for 22 years. Mr..
Fiscel is a son Of +. Fiscel who went
to Arizona some time ago and he is
one OF North Dickinson's most es-
teemed young men. The bride is a
daughter Of 0. P. Hoffman, who set
tied on his homestead in Sherman
township in pioneer days, She is a
charming young lady. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fiscel went to housekeeping on the
Dobbins farm in Sherman township
where they are ''at home" to friends.
They have the best wishes Of all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
CHANGING WEATHER.
Assists the Prevailing Malady in
Gaining q Foothold.

There is slight increase in the
number Of cases Of the grip in Abilene.
At the beginning Of the week the
physicians reported that the epidemic
was decreasing and thought that the
decrease would continue, provided
the weather did NOT become change
able again. But the weather didn't
settle and so the malady was given
new lease on the general public.
There are not as many cases OF it
now, however, as there were at the
beginning Of last week and there
seems to be no indication Of any
fatalities. Some Of the cases are
complicated with pneumonia but
there are not many of these. The
grip will tarry in Abilene in all prob
ability, until spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12

bank, Of Carthage, Mo-; the First
National bank, Of Marshall, Ia; the
First National bank, of Sharon, Kas.,
as plaintiffs. The case was brought
against VIM. H. Hollinger and fifteen
other defendants. They claim that
the cattle which are now scattered
over the country are dropping in
value because of the lack of proper
attention and feed. Judge Randolph
continued it until next Saturday.
1t is the opinion of many that Gil,
lett could do more good for the COM
mission firms by coming back and
strengthening out titles Of multi-mort-
gagged cattle than he could by giving
back all the money he took away
with him, A meeting of the credit
ors will be held in Kansas City,
Jan. 23.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
D. R. M'CURDY FREE.
Governor Of Colorado Pardoned Him
Christmas.

Governor Adams of Colorado made
D. r. McCurdy, former Abilene boy,
present of pardon. H was SEN
fenced to six years in the pen for bur-
glary committed in 1898 and his term
would not have expired until next
year. His wfes influence induced
the governor to pardon him. MeCur.
dy's story Of his life is as follows;
81 lived in Wisconsin until 1871,
moved to Iowa, taught school from
1873 to 1873, married in 1874. In
1879 convicted of burglary and sent
to Fort Madison for five years and
was pardoned at end Of the second
year. Came to Abilene, Kas, where
my father lived; went into building
and loan business, in four years sold
out, cleaning up 100000 Invested
in abstract business in Wakeeney,
Kas and failed when the boom ended;
was four years in the building and
real estate business in Lincoln Neb.,
came TO Denver in 1890. From the
time left Fort Madison to the time !
came to Denver | did legitimate
business, never associated with Grim
inals or did dishonest act. In Dem
yer began gambling and though |
made money in the building business
employing from 25 to 80 men, gam
bled away every dollar made. The
panic Of 1898 left me broke.
81 committed the burglary and
pleaded guilty; sentenced by Judge
Glynn to six years. With me they
arrested Hamilton and Driscoll.
Driscoll turned states evidence.
Hamilton was not implicated in any
Of the charges for which we three
were arrested. The district attorney
told me at the beginning of the case
under the charge Of conspiracy that
they had to make Driscoll witness
and they needed two defendants to
make conspiracy case stick and their
only purpose in including me as de.
iendant on the conspiracy charge was
matter Of form to secure the con-
victon Of Hamilton. They did not
intend to have another sentence added
to the one had already received. |
served six years before applied for
pardon. Hamilton was not with
Driscol and me in the burglary"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12

Baumbaugh were expected in Chihua-
hua Thursday night but as they did
not leave here until Wednesday morn
ing and Kansas City Wednesday after
noon they probably reached their des-
tination today Saturday.
The task Of securing an ad djustment
of the Gillett matters is one that will
take time and the exercise of much
patience. The creditors are scattered
all over the country from Boston to
Salt Lake, and it would be almost an
lmpossibility to get them together so
that any agreement might be made.
There are some OF them who are very
angry over the actions of the plunger,
and would hardly agree to anything,
while others would be quick to take
advantage Of an offer Of settlement
that would reduce their losses.
While it may not come, it is quite
probable that all Of the creditors
would sell their claims against the
man for something less than par, and
if these claims were picked up by
some friend the trouble for Gillett
would pass away. That may be the
way the settlements will be made.
Some of the commission men are
positive that Gillett did criminal acts,
while others do not look at it that
way, and are anxious to get any set
tlement that would lessen their losses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
Sleet, Snow, Blizzards.

Prophet Hicks sees all sorts OF eli.
matte troubles for the remainder OF
the month, He says; The equinox
of Mercury falls on the 18th and new
moon at an eclipse node occurs on the
llth, hence from about the 1lth to
18th look for a very low barometer
with great changes to warmer, and
heavy storms Of rain turning into
sleet, snow and billiards. A marked
cold wave about 18th to 18th. The
18th to goth is another storm period,
in which look for change to warmer
with more rain and snow, followed
again by very cold from 10Th to 2Srd.
Storm conditions will return about
oath to 26th, followed by renewed
cold up to Goth. January ends dur
ing the prevalence Of regular storm
period, with rain and snow in many
sections.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
AMONG CHOCOLATE PIRATES.
Colonel Funston Writes Interestingly
From Manila.

Col, Fred Funston Of the goth regi-
ment writes of the arrival of the Kan
sas boys in Manila as follows:
III a man thinks that the road to
Mandalay' is not a long one, let him
steam for solid month on an old
hulker Of troop ship and he will be
convinced. We did not lose man
on the voyage and had no serious
sickness. You know have on board
only eight companies Of my regiment,
the other four under under \. c.
Little coming on a later transport,
probably the Newport.
'We have been here for two days
and are still on the steamer, two
miles from shore, as large vessels
cannot get close in. ! have been
ashore and looked over the town. !
doubt If the regiment will be landed
in n week, as there Is great difficulty
in finding accommodations for the
troops now here. All the old bar
racks, public buildings, etc, are now
full, and we may have to camp out as
at San Francisco.
"The general impression here is
that before very long the Americans
will mix with the insurgents and
that there will be a lively row on
hand. II so, the Twentieth Kansas
will spit on its hands and lick the
fear Of the Great Sacred Sunllower in
to these chocolate colored pirates, and
will send you copy of the Manila
paper telling how we did it,
ave are wondering how the ele,-
ton went. We voted on the wharf at
Honolulu and the eight companies
were three to one Republican. Allen
county took the banner. OF twenty
seven votes cast, all but one were Re-
publican"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
D. Of H. Installation.

The Degree Of Honor installed
officers Monday night, Mrs. j. W. Mon.
roe acting as installing officer. The fol-
lowing are the new officers:
Ada Landis, G Of II; Lena Sutter,
l. Of II; Mary Landis, c Of c; e, W
Gulick, recorder; Rose G Rice, +
Flora Herr, receiver; Mrs John Herr
man, usher L Harding, W; d /
Crebbs, 0 W; Mrs W II HHoon, trustee
Drs. Steelsmith and Conklin, medical
examiners; Mrs J b Favor, delegate
Mrs Crebbs, alternate; JB Favor, cap.
tain OF team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
Gave a Good Show.

Charles Harrison's company had a
large house Monday night and gave a
tiptop show. The company is a
strong one and all were glad to see
Charlie again. New electric lights
add much to the houses appearance
Generous applause greeted the var
ious acts and Mr.. Harrison's curtain
speech was a good one. Tonight will
be presented DESTINY" tomorrow
night Hazel Kirke." Some furniture
is to be given away Saturday night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
c, H. Koepke Honored.

The board of county commissioners,
now consisting Of c. H. KoepKe, Silas
Baker and M. Low, met Monday
and organized by electing Commits
sioner Koepke chairman. The buSi'
ness today has been devoted to rou-
tine affairs. The outgoing commits
sioner, j. A. Patterson, was presenttd d
with his easy chair used at board
meetings, the gift being from the
other members Of the board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
Their Prizes Were Small.

The story comes floating down Mud
creek from Talmage that syndicate
of prominent Populists put up $25
and invested in 100 tickets on Kansas
City's convention hall drawing. Their
prizes were:
One sheet music, "Sad Sea Waves. y"
One bottle tooth paste.
One weeks board for horse.
They are to draw straws to see
which one goes to Kansas City to eat
the horse feed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12

Shockey Il I.andes were refused per-
mission to erect an iron covered
building at Cedar and Fouth; inside
the fire limits.
The cinder sidewalk ordinance was
repealed and only brick, stone or
plank will 60 hereafter
The street and alley committee re-
ported the keystones in the postoilice
building solidly fixed and in no dan
ger Of falling.
The light and water committee
was instructed to test the lights and
see II they come up to contract.
The street and alley committee was
instructed to investigate the sidewalk
on South Buckeye leading to Rock
Island depot
In executive session Geo. Clcmence,
10 Jail because he will no tpay his fine
for assault, was brought before the
council. He made a bitter speech,
giving the council fits in various ways
and was sent back to the dungeon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
GRANT G|LLETT TALKS
HIS WIFE AND SON JOIN HIM
IN MEXICO.
Mr., Gillett Says He Is Tired Of No
toriety- Charlie Baumbaugh Says
Grant Has But Small Amount Of
Money.

As noted in the REFLECTOR dis
patches Saturday Mrs. G. G. Gillett
who left here Wednesday morning
reached El Paso Friday night safely.
A representative of the Kansas City
Journal accompanied Mrs. Gillett to
chihuahua and saw her husband
meet her at the depot and take his
wife and son to the Palacio hotel.
Saturday he called on Gillett, who
said:
81 have no statement to make, ex-
cept to say am sick and tired of all
this notoriety. If any officer of the
law from the United States wants me,
let him come and get me. am not
running away, nor have | tried to
keep secret my presence in Chihua-
hua. am not responsible for the
stories of sensational reporters, who
have tried to clothe my movements
in mystery. What am going to doP
Well, guess ! will have to begin life
all over again, and 60 to work to
make living for my wife and child"
Gillett declined to say more.
c. II. Baumbaugh who accompanied
Mrs. Glllett made this statement:
"Gillett has never offed to compro-
mise his debts, though he would like
to do SO, if permitted to return to the
State and resume business. He can
make plenty Of money to square with
his creditors II given a chance. Gil
lett is not wholly to blame for the
trouble that has overtaken him. He
had poor advisors, and his friends
used him to help themselves. Some
day all the facts will come out and
then the world will know that Grant
G. Gillett has been the victim Of
some unscrupulous men. But for
the advice of Troxel, he would never
have run away from Kansas. Some
people think he brought barrel of
money to Mexico, when, as a matter
of fact, he did not have $1,000 when
he crossed the line, and no money
has been sent to him since he reached
Mexico. His wife has not more than
$1,000 with her.
A rather tall stranger, dressed in
black and wearing heavy sandy
mustache, has been dogging the steps
Of the Gillett party since their arrival
and left for Chihuahua on the same
train with them. Mr.. Baskin believes
the stranger is a detective, but rail
road men are Of the opinion he is the
cowboy who has offered to kidnap
Gillett and bring him out of Mexico.
We are are informed that Mrs. Gil
lett does not intend to remain perma-
nently in Mexico and for this reason
wished to get away quietly. The
plans however miscarried and her
pathway from Abilene to Chihuahua
has been Illuminated by blaze Of
glory which must have proved inter-
esting.
On Saturday in Emporia was ar
argued the the matter Of appointing a
receiver for about 100 head Of Gil
lett cattle that are in Lyon and ad-
Joining counties. The action was
brought by the Holyrood bank, Of
Holyrood, Kas.; the Merchants bank,
of st. Joe, Mo-; the Central National