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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02
GENESIS OF THE CASE.
How the Web to Catch Capt. Dreyfus
Was Woven.


Gen. MERCER was minister of war
when the French spy at the German
embassy brought to the secret service
of the French army the fragments of
the bordereau. The report was re-
ceived by Col. Patty de Clam, head OF
the secret service. He was violent
Jew-hater. He appealed to Bertillon,
and the man who invented the Bertillon
system for measuring and identifying
criminals, following Paty's suggestion
who in turn reflected Gen. Mercier's
antipathy to the Jews-said it looked
like Dreyfus' handwriting. 1t was re-
ported. MERCER ordered that Dreyfus
be arrested. Patty de Clam tried to
prepare the case against him. 1t was
not strong enough to suit Mercier, and
the minister of war secured n pleader
whose skill was as great as Paty's in
fanny. The anti-Semitic party and
press had doubts of Mercier, and caught
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02
GEN. Count DE oALLlFFET.


present French Minister Of War Who Insisted
Upon a Revision OF the DreYfus case.)
note appeared in that journal asking IL
it were true that an important military
arrest had recently taken place. This
set Everybody talking, for in France
anything concerning the army is con-
sidered of paramount importance.
Wild stories were afioat, and the excite
ment reached fever heat when the news
was confirmed on November 1, by the
appearance of brief official communi-
cation in all the papers. Dreyfus was
kept in close confinement until Decem-
Der 6, when his counsel, M. Demange,
was allowed to see him. On December
10 Dreyfus was arraigned before the
court-martial, which was held in the
Censeilde Guerre building, opposite the
Cherche-Midi prison. Great crowds
gathered to see him cross the street
and shouted: death to the traitorl"
The, trial was secret and lasted until
December 20, when the court found the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02

bit of evidence the judges based de-
cision they had already formulated
Furthermore, that scrap of paper in
Gen. Mercier's trembling hand was In
not even ,he remotest manner con-
nected with the alleged selling OF
French army secrets to the Germans
1t was a fragment from some inter
cepted correspondence, passing be-
tween attaches of different embassies.
and related to matters even more in
famous, more unspeakable, than any
treason of which Dreyfus was accused.
But Gen. Mercier's best efforts could
not keep the truth buried, nor could
his subserviency to the rabble and the
rank alike secure him in his seat as
minister of war. He has been warned
to leave France, but has chosen to re-
main, at least for the present.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02
THE FAMOUS BoRDEREAU.
Acknowledged to he the Main Evi.
dence Against Dreyfus.

The famous bordereau {memoran-
dunn list), which is acknowledged to be
the main evidence against Dreyfus, was
discovered in April, 1894, among waste
papers from the German embassy, in
the particular department of Col. Count
Schwarzkoppen, the military attache,
by secret emissaries of the French gov
eminent, who had bribed the janitor
to surrender these papers. 1t is in
translation as follows:
In the absence Of any news indicating
your desire to see me. nevertheless send
you, sir, certain information of interest:
l. A note on the hydraulic brake OF l2O
(method OF operating this piece).
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02
THE EMpERoR.s DENIAL.
states That Germany Bought No Sc
crcts from Dreyfus.

The enemies Of Dreyfus laid partic-
ular stress upon the alleged fact that
the accused officer had sold army Sc
crets to Germany. This charge was
disproved August ~ by ex-President
Casimir-Perier who, before the court
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-09-02

@ A note on the outpost troops. "a few
notifications will be made by the new
plan)
g. A note on notifications Of artillery
formation.
4. A note relating to Madagascar.
5. The scheme relative to the manual Of
field firing (March II, 1870.
This last paper Is extremely difficult
to procure, and can have II at my disposal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29

a life Of widespread benefaction, OF deep
religious feeling, of constant well doing.
With him generous giving and personal
activity in doing good did not begin
when he had accumulated so much
wealth that giving involved no sacrifice.
1t was a characteristic from the begin
ming, and as wealth increased his Civ
ing increased in greater proportion. No
list of his benevolences could be made
now, nor could have been made even By
him. He was devotedly attached to the
Baptist denomination, and naturally
turned most frequently to the assistance
of those of his own household of faith
But his sympathy with distress every
where. his droad-minded philanthropy
and his childlike tenderheartedness left
no limit to his efforts to promote good
causes. They broadened his mind also
in such a way as to eliminate wholly
the element of cant and affected pitey
from his mode of thought and from his
mode of speech. While he was deeply
religious he best eXemplified that def
milton given in the book which guided
his life, pure religion and indebted be-
fore God and the father is this. to visit
the fathelless and widows in their af-
Fiction, and TO keep himself unspotted
from the world"
1t is singular fact that in one week
two men whose moral influence upon
the American people, each in its own
way was Observation-Disclosures L. Moody
and Daniel S. Ford-should have been
removed from the world.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
GRANTS GRAND DAUGHTER
Is Having No End Of = s-Ood Time
Among tho sRuSN ans

New York. Dec 2S-The Princess Can
tscuzene. whose wedding closed the
Newport season. writes the happiest ard
most delightful letters 20 her relatives
from her new home IN s.. Petersburg.
where her husband Is stationed as one
Of the Emperor's guard. The Prince
Is enjoying herself hugely. as s.. Pe.rs-
burg Is vtry gay just az preeent. and ths
American Princess has been received In
70 the most exclusive socitoy. not 0ulY
because OF her marriage 20 such an !m-
portant member o. the nobility. but BE-
cause shit Is the granddaughter q Cen
Grant. who was very generally admired
in Russia
The Princess describes the style %
Russian at homes IN one letter %
young friend. She ssyp that the Rus.i sa
at home" Is never the tiregort arai-
Il f. IA our society. but s. looked upon
as an opportunity FOR reDost end gentle
stimulsnt before a round q pleasure be-
gins.
The Eat homes" are from % 8 IN
the afternoon. and in case Nth very.
"a hioushit people shis - the time far
breakfast. az many do not rise unfa g
to & The Russian nobility turns niga
quite into day az the sash,ons IL sea-
son No one zges % bed uuch before &
or O'Clock N the uo9rni1e. and aupprrs
and halls are az fhefr hsfzHs at ~
o clock a n - a Rufsssn woman -
fashion Tivss not Bnffi Afternoon sft
pace f. VERY sa4t u s. asHy - at-
sera hair a dozen t.sf k-reaa+s - q ~-aa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
CIVIL MARRIAGE ESTABLISHED
Otis Also Takes Measures for the
Suppre<.iOn of Bribery

Washington. Dec. 2T.-GeneraI Otis has
issued decree authorizing the celeb-a-
ton OF civil marriages in the Philipplnes
he caoled Secretary Root 70 that effect
today and the secretary promptly APPROX
ed the action. Heretofore marriages were
celebrated By the Catholic church. so
1htat PTOtestants and non-Christians
were prohibited from marrying. The de-
cree does not interfere with the Catholics.
who may be- married according 70 their
own rites. but extends the privilege Of
evil marriage TO those who desire Il.
just as Is Dracticed IN the Insed States.
The adjutant general has received a
copy % an order recently issued by Gen
ersl Otis. aiming AZ the suppression q
bribery. which. l. is reported. has beer
extensively Dractieed 50 :ee Philippine.
General Otis says the persistence u these
reports touching both the military and
civil service fl the Islands has forced
him 70 the conclusion that there RAY Be
some foundation for The general charge
lie cautions AL commanding officers
heads q departments ard others IN
authority 20 probe 20 the bottom any
such reports that may reach them. and
announces that al oTenses % rhfs nature
VII BE suppressed with a strong hard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
STANDS AS THE PEER OF MOODY
Daniel =. Ford. of the YOuth's Com
naniOn. Died the same Week.


Boston, Dec. 2S.-Daniel Sharp Ford,
for more than forty years the proprie-
tor, publisher and editor-in-chief OF the
Youths Companion. died ct his home on
the Fenway early Sunday morning. He
had, in spite of advancing years and
fail health, been actively at work in the
oversight and control both of the pub
fishing and the editorial departments of
the great establishment he had built up
until within few weeks of his death.
Mr.. Ford was born at Cambridge,
April 5, 1922. In early life he learned
the printers trade. and while still a
very young man formed. with the laet
Rev. Dr. John W. Olmstead, the part
nership of Olmstead & Ford publishers
and editors Of the Baptiso weekly news
paper then known as the Christian
Waterman and Reflector.
In 1857 they purchased from Mr.. Ma
thaniel Willis, its founder and editor for
20 years, the Younths Companion. Mr..
Ford had an ambition TO make the
Watchman the leading religious paper
Waterman the leading religious paper
in the country, and devoted his efforts
to the publishing department Of that pa
per. while acting as editor of the Com
panion. Differences as to the policy be-
tween the partners led to an amicable
separation OF interests and division Of
the property.
The division was by lot: and greatly
to Mr.. Ford's regret the Companion be
came his share In order to avoid con-
fusion of accounts it had been published
for some years under the fictitious and
wholly invented firm name of Perry Ma
son & Co. and under that form It has
continued 10 be published to the present
time
Mr.. Ford transferred all his energies
to the development Of the Companion,
and 10 him are due the marvellous
growth and the presnt standing Of that
paper. His business insight and fore
sight, his own inventive genius in de-
vising new ways Of fnc-easing the cir
culauon, his ready adoption OF methods
proposed by others. and ~ courageous
expenditure OF money IN the process.
stamp him as one OF the creates, pub
fishers OF the country.
But the ksencst Of business instincts
would not have effected what he ech-
ieved rad not his editorial ability and
his absolutely conscientious adherence 70
the highest ideals made him also ore
No man ever kept a more watchfuI eye
upon the contents q his paper. down
II the most Insignificant paragraph. Not
a Word nor phrase passed his scrutiny;
and even a. tines when h. had strength
fer nothing else De read and reread ard
criticised and amended TIE proof seat
70 him lest ~ any chance son thing
should as printed which would imrzir
the standing Y the Companion AKA
those countless readers who looked 10
il for what vas pure and true and
wholesome.
Yst. 50 fsr as Is known. the narss q
Nr. Ford has never oace heez prs-t4-i IN
tAe Companion fo- n vas IS modest
a. he vas strong, saf ssranK frozz p1s-
&c mention of himself h.s 1eess ard
ais achievements
Bu, ere ssas Of Mr.. Fora's he has
been asEuonsd- Or saosss. Sss j; was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29

written but thoroughly understood rule.
claimed, that matrimony acts as a bar
to popularity with audiences, has never
been quite thoroughly explained, even
by the theatrical manager who is most
opposed to alliances among his players.
But in the theatrical profession there are
numerous instances of romantic and pop
ular actors who carefully conceal their
marriages and the interesting families
that they possess, quite conscious of the
fact that it will act as detriment in
their race for fame and cash.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Notice.
Office of City Clerk,

Wichita, Kan, Dec g. 1899.
Sealed bids will be received at this Of
fee until 5 o'clock p m, January %, 1900,
Cor the furnishing to city of 100, $50 or 200
vapor lights for lighting suburbs on all
night schedule. Bidder to state power OF
hight. and make bids on basis of one,
three and five years, respectively. Mayor
and council reserve right to reject any
or all bids.
S5-let AMOS NTCLAIN, City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
Mrs. WinsIow,s Sootbipp Sv,,r

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND collie and is
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
FarmIng i'm CoIorado nnd Now Mexico.

The Denver and Rio Grande railroad,
''The Scenic Line of the World" has
prepared an Illustrated book upon the
above subject, which will be sent. free to
farmers desiring to change their location.
This publication gives valuable informa-
ton in regard to the agricultural. horti-
cultural and live stock interests Of this
section, and should be in the hands Of
every one who desires TO become &C
ouahted with the methods Of farming bv
irrigation. Write S. X. Hooper, G. p.
and T. A, Denver, Colo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
Exchange stables

Exchange stables at Orlando AMI Still
water. Make speciality of carrying pas
sengers batween these points. Also do a
general livery business. Travelling mems
patronage solicited
SHIVELY. VAN WYKE & SHIVEL.Y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
EXCURSION RATES FOR CHRIST
MAS AND NEW YEAR.
FRISCO LINE

On December ., "a ., 30. 81 and Jan
vary !. you can procure tickets on the
Frisco line a. one fare for the round
ZIP good Tor return January 4. lac0 CAL
al the corner Main and Douglas avenue
We are sad 10 give you any insorna.
ticn desired. &. +. OHM
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
IMPROVED SERVICE

TO SAN ANTONIO VIA SANTA FE
ROUTE.
Pullman sleepers and free chair cars
now run daily without change via Fort
Worth. Milano and Austin. Comfortable
from start to finish. Train leaves Wicb-
ita daily at a. m. L. r. DELANEY.
Phone l39. Aaant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
To cheer Up Guam'. tsarri-on

Washington, Dec Sin answer 70 80
APPEAL Pr contributions = books aaf
papers for TIE garrison a. Guam the
azsy 1e-s-tugezt has received - books.
-..17 m4Ezzir~s. zfss llaafra;ed weekly
papers , SETS o. .i9usIzoes. = sets q
checkers ard = sets - as1haseE bEoeks.
the lzst 10 be Used 20 feaea TIE Bafive
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
ANNUAL. CONTENTION

MISSOURI AND KANSAS ASSOC1A-
TON OF LUMBER DEALERS.
Kansas City Nc
For the above named occasion III, Ne
souri, Pacific Railway viii make a rate n
Kansas City and return Of one fare for
the round trip (S6l0.
Tickets will be sold January Il 90 ard
e. good for return until and includ,np
January 26. 1850
(. L. fLECKLEY. P. & T A.
IL North Main Street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29
Have You seen Mexico,

The trip tnither is as fascinating as a
tour OF Egypt. It can be made Quickly
GO comfortably and at reasonable cost ~,
joining Gates personally conducted Sew
enth Annual Excursion to Mexico. via
santa Fe Route. leaving Chicago Feb
ruary q. Through yestibuled sna,isl
train. comprising observation car. com
partment car. dining car and Puunsns
Tickets include every necessary exnenss
for thirty days trip. Itinerary arransa5
Tor seeing Mexico by daylight You O.
cape nclement March weather at homo
Inquire Of local agent, A, 7. & S. (. Ry.
To Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
NeT "ihou; change Of cars via the Ms
soun taciic railway. Through Sleeper
leaves Wichita daily at $40 D. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-29

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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-07
Obituary.

News has been received from Chi
cago announcing the death of Mrs.
Samuel H. Sweet, which occurred yes
terday morning. The deceased was
formerly one of the best known ladies
of this city. For many years Mr..
Sweet was connected in business
way with the late Rouse Simmons, and
while Mr.. Sweet was here he was mar
ried to Miss Florence Wins1ow, of
Somers. At the time of her death Mrs
Sweet was in her sixty-frst year. The
funeral will be held in Chicago tomor-
row and number of people from This
city will attend.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-07

in the hurry of the exit of the burglar
but not until the contents of the peck
cts had been transferred to the strong
bag of the burglar. Mr.. Cooper did
not give up the chase and followed the
fellow out of the back door and into
the yard. Clad only in his night robes
and with feet bare Mr.. Cooper kept up
the chase and Followed the fellow for
some distance but finally the fellow
eluded him and managed to escape.
Mr.. Cooper returned to the house and
found things in an uproar. After in
vestigating he estimated that fully
$50 worth of va1uab1es had been taken
most of which was money and valuable
papers which had been taken out of
the bed room. The police were at
once appraised of this third robbery and
by this time had managed to corral
man who seems to fit the descriptions
of the bold burglar. The fellow was
hobo giving his name as Ray. Hewas
found at the Balm barn just west of
the .ity. He was taken to the police
station but was not able to give any
account of himself and was locked up.
Neither of the men who had seen the
burglar were able to identify Ray as
the man who had entered the houses.
The entire police force is out today
making an effort to find some clue to
the criminals but as far as can be
learned the chase has been in vain.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-07

What Kenosha needs is less hobos and
more police officers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-07
TEACHERS CLUB MEETS
History Club is Entertained by Mrs. J. A.
williams at her Home on Ashland Ave

History Club is Entertained by Mrs. J. A.
williams at her Home on Ashland Ave.
One of the most enjoyable meetings
ever held by the Teachers History
club was held last evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Williams,
on Ashland avenue
The meeting was one of the few
social meetings held by the club this
year to en1iven the course of study,
and the presence of number of in
vited guests made the evening even
more pleasant.
In the early hours of the evening
the regular work of the club was taken
up by the study Of the Hundred Years
War in France, and some of the great
characters in French history. The
first topic of the evening was presented
in very pleasing manner by Misses
Una Slater and Toner. This was fol-
lowed by short talk on Joan of Arc,
by Miss Tarbe11.
Miss Yu1e discussed in a very inter
esting manner the character and life of
Marie De Medici, and the program
closed with two sp1endid1y written
papers on the fascinating life and
character of Riche1ieu, by Miss Erricl1-
son and Miss Adams.
The former discussed the life and in
fuence of the great statesman on the
history of France, while Miss Adams
touched on his two-fo1d influence over
the nations of Europe.
Following the club work the MEM
bers spent the remainder of the eve
ming in a jolly manner. Refreshments
were served and among the members
of the club a number of artists were
found who entertained the company
with music and recita tons until late
hour.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-12-07
A SUDDEN DEATH,
Thomas Allen Warren, Student OF
College of Commerce, Dies Under
Peculiar Circumstances.
STUDENTS EXPRESS GRIEF

The Young Man Had Been in Usual Health
During the Day and was Talking and
Joking With His CompaI ions a Few Mo-
ments Before His Voice was stilled by
the Grim Reaper-Had Come to Kenosha
to Work Els way Through college.
Thomas Allen Warren, a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Warren, of the town
of Burlington, Racine county, died
very suddenly shortly before eleven
O'Clock last evening at the home of
Mrs. Thomas Mcnamara, 572 Grand
avenue. The young man had been in
usual health during the day and only a
few moments before his demise he had
been talking and laughing with some
of his companions who were visiting
in his room. The deceased was TWEEN
ty years of age and was student of
the College of Commerce. He had been
working hard last evening and had
started to retire shortly after ter
O'Clock. A number of the students
from the college who were stopping at
the house came into the young mans
room and the party spent an hour
laughing and talking. Finally Warren
blew out the lamp and went to bed.
The boys remained in the room and
continued their conversation for some
time but after while it was noticed
that Warren took no part in the con-
versation. The boys looked at the bed
and saw that the head OF the young
man had fallen from the pillow and
that he was evidently III an unconscious
condition. They were very much
frightened and as soon as the other
members of the household had been
summoned doctor was called. Doc
tors Pugh and Kimba11 arrived few
minutes later but before they arrived
the young man was dead. The doctors
state that he had been dead for some
time and that his death was caused by
heart disease.
Young Warren was one of the best
known among the students of the Col
1ege of Commerce and while he had
only been connected with the school
for short time he was very popular
with his fellow students and many ex-
pressions of heartfelt regret are heard
among the boys and girls on account
of his untine1y death.
Warren was worker. The son of a
farmer he 1onged to better his condi
ton and as his parents were not able
to send him to school he came to Keno
sha for the purpose of working his
way to an education. He soon found
work at Barden & McArdle's store ard
spent ali the time he was not in school
learning the dry goods business.
The remains were turned over to the
coroner early this morning and an in
quest is being held this afternoon.
The sister of the deceased, who is a
teacher in Pleasant Prairie, took
charge of the remains this morning
and they will be taken to the home of
Mrs. Mcnamara this afternoon and to
Bristol tomorrow for burial,