Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 4 January 1895 — Page 1

Bid you ever see such a beautiful Line of~^

Haiiilkmliifls

as is kept by Walker's. It seems like tliev lead in all the nice goods.

J. Ward Into ill]#.

J£.is

Qlothes

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Area matter of imjorta nee to a well dressed uentleman.

I liave just received a complete line "f

Winter Goods

Perfect Fits and ....... Low Prices Guaranteed.

OVERCOATS

Now a Specially.

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THE LEADING

Merchant Tailor.

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CASE OF K1DMPISC.

A IVIan Steals His Daughter From His Divorced Wife.

OFFICERS ARE PURSUING HIM.

As Yet He Hiis Not Ilct'ii Cajiturrd aul the

Mother Is Frantic With Grief—Two I'ig

Companies Incorpo-ated— 3Ieastes in In-

tlianapolis ^wiuus Other Indiana .Stale

News Items.

\VAI ASH, Ind., Jan. 4.—A bold case of kidnaping occurred here yesterday. Philip Scott of El Reno, I. T., came to Wabash and stole his 4-year-old daughter from his divorced wife. Scott marTied his wife in Kansas five years ago, and they soon after moved to El Reno. There he is alleged to have maltreated her, and she procured a divorce and the custody of the child, and "was brought to Wabash by her relatives. Scott came here and charged his ex-wife with improper conduce.

Last Monday he assaulted William McClellan because of his jealousy, giving him a terrihe beating. Yesterday morning he loitered about Mrs. Scott's home till the little girl appeared, when lie grabbed her and rail for the Big Four train southward. Oflicers are after him. Much excitement was caused by the kidnaping, and the mother of the child is frantic.

TWO BIG COMPANIES.

ArtiuleH of Incorporation Filud With tlio Secretary of State.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4.—Articles of incorporation of two big companies were tiled in the office of the secretary of state yesterday. The Union Steel company of Alexandria was the first to be legalized. It has a capital of $500,000 and is a union of the Depauw Steel company and the Bessemer steel works. It is the intention of the incorporators to build one of ihe largest steel factories in the country and to work, at the beginning, 1,000 men, thus doubling the population of Alexandria.

The other company is the Madison County Belt railway, organized to encircle Alexandria and suburban villages. The hitter's capital is $150,000. The same projectors are behind both concerns.

Measles In Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4.—At the office of the board of health it is reported there are nearly 4,000 cases of measles in Indianapolis. The physicians have been reporting 40 and 50 cases a day for the last week, and the assertion is made that only one case in six is reported to the health department. The doctors say they do not know the cause of so many cases, but that it is the greati epidemic of the disease for years. Tw or three deaths are reported. None of the schools have been closed as yet.

Aiding the Nebraska Sufferers.

PLYMOUTH, Ind., Jan. 4.—The citizens of this city yesterday shipped a carload of merchandise to the Nebraska sufferers, the destination being Lexington, Dawson county. The car contained several hundred suits of clothes, three tons of flour and oatmeal, many bushels of vegetables, and a large amount of old clothing and provisions. The business men of the city also raised several hundred dollars in money, which will also be sent to the same address.

.^cart-hing I'or an Alleged Embezzler. I

VALPARAISO, Ind., Jan. 4.—A warrant was sworn out last night for the arrest of ex-City Treasurer George Schwarzkopf on the charge of embezzling city funds to the amount of $13,sun while serving two years as city treasurer. So far he has eluded the officers and it is believed he has left tlio town. His bondsmen caused telegrams to be sent to all surrounding towns and cities.

Heavy .Judgment.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4.—A judgment of $108,1)18.79 was yesterday awarded against David J. Maekey, the railroad magnate, in a suit in the federal court. The complainant was W. N. Cromwell of New York, and the amount recovered was due as borrowed money to a Gotham brokerage lirm, which Cromwell represented.

Residence Iturglnrized.

DUNKIRK, Ind., Jan. 4.—Burglars entered the residence of Charles Lloyd last night and took $81 from under hia pillow while he was sleeping.

SEMBLANCE OF MARTIAL

Sacramento Trying

VOL. I. NO. 35. GREENFIELD, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING,* JANUARY 4, 1895.

LAW.

to Kid Herself of

Tramps and Criminals.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.—The people of Sacramento have determined to rid themselves of the horde of criminals and tramps, who have been holding a carnival of crime in the city for weeks past. Three brutal murders, the object of which was robbery, numerous murderous assaults to rub and innumerable burglaries have served to arouse the people ot' their danger.

At a meeting of the board of trustees yesterday it was ordered tliat all saloons I be closed at midnight and not allowed to open until (5 o'clock in the morning that the licenses of numerous disreputable sorts be revoked and that all known criminals and I ramps be driven from ihe city by the police. The arrest of every man who has no visible means of support was ordered.

The police force has been increased by over 50 citizens, who volunteered to serve as special officers, and a still further increase will be made. The police have orders to arrest every man found oil the streets ,after midnight who can not give a satisfactory account of himself. In fact, a semblance of martial law has been inaugurated. A citizens' committee of safety has also been forriied, and it is intimated that a repetition of the reign of early California vigilants may follow if the outlawry of the past few weeks does not cease.

His Editorial Work lCuded.

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LONDON, Jan. 4.—Mr. Moore, editor of The Morning Post, is dead.

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Local and Personal.

''Pocahontas.''

Senator Newby, of Kuightstown was in the city to-day.

Miss Essie Hunter of Irvington, is a guest of Mrs. B. F. Dai ley.

There will be installation ceremonies at the Odd Fellows Hall tonight.

"Pocahontas, the Indian Princess." Burlesque operetta. Home Comedy Co.

X. P. Howard jr., and wife and Mrs. Pearl McMahon, went to Indianapolis this afternoon.

"Pocahontas the Indian Princes," two act burlesque operetta by Willard Hendricks.

Elmer J. Binford and Robert Williamsou, attorneys, were at Indianapolis today on legal business.

John B. Huston has purchased the interest oljhis son Charles in the livery business and is now sole proprietor.

Miss Ida George, of Columbus, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alien Cooper, returned to her home tod iv

Miss FiOrence Howard returned yesterday from a pleasant visit with ner aunt, Mrs. Judge H. C. Gooding at Indianapolis.

The M. E. choir and Sunday school orchestra will meet tonight for regular rehearsal. Every member is urged to come.

Mrs. Hannah Pratt Jessup, pastor of the Friends' church has changed her residence from Main street to the corner of Noble and North streets.

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James Daugherty and wife, of Indianapolis, who have been visiting the families of Henry Gates and Jerrv Hendren returned to their home today.

George Morehead is drilling for gas at both Westland and Freeport. He said last night they struck the greatest water well at Freeport that he ever saw in this country.

C. E. Kinder has added two handsome new rigs to his establishment, a trap and a landeau. Ed was out with the trap and Muggins, this morning and made a fine show.

Mrs. Fred Keeler of North Pennsylvania street left yesterday for Jacksonville, Fla., where she will spend the winter. Mr. Keeler will work at Indianapolis for a time.

Lard in quantities at 8£ cents per pound. Buy a pound and try it at 10 cents if satisfactory, will lill your jars or cans. We claim it to be the very best. m, 35t(5 E. P. THAYER & Co.

Rev. Charles Jessup and wife returned from Fnendswood last Saturday, where they had been visiting liis parents. He remained here until Thursday when he went to Richmond to resume his studies in Earlham College.

Mr. W. E. Scott left for Rnshville today to act as Court stenographer for Judge J. D. Miller for a time. Mr. Scott reported for the Hancock Circuit Court six years while Judge W. H. Martin was on the beach and did it in a courteous, prompt and satisfactory manner.

E. W. Felt has disposed of fifteen tickets to prominent Democrats in this city for the Jackson Day Banquet at Indianapolis, next Tuesday. Many more Democrats of this city would like to attend, but it takes $3 to buy a ticket for supper, to say nothing of the other expenses.

Rev. B. F. Daily, Dr. W. It. King and Dr. S. S. Boots with their wives will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Wiggins, on the National Road, east of the city this evening for supper. As a culinary artist, Mrs. Wiggins has a State reputation, as she carries off numerous red ribbons from the Indiana State Fair every year.

A very handsome Christmas folder lias been issued by the passenger department of the Chicago & North-Western Road. It is particularly intended for the use of California travelers and gives a very interesting description of how the trip may now be made in 3a days. It is elaborately illustrated with finely executed half-tone pictures, and altogether is among the prettiest things of the kind that have been issued.—Chicago Evening Post, December 24, 1894.

Parties desiring this folder should send a postal to W. A. Thrall, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, 111. SltG&w

Poultry Wanted.

E. P. Thayer & Co.'s market will buy all poultry offered and pay the highest Indianapolis quotations, indeed we are paying more than Indianapolis for Ducks and Geese and this applies to Butter and Eggs as well.

Ki Department Horse Wanted.

Wanted, a fine large horse for the fire department with good action. Call at Jeffries livery stable next Monday at 1 p. m. with horse. J. H.

MOLI.DKN,

F. G. BANKER, W. N. YAUGIIN.

Smoke Your iMeats.

Thayer & Co. have a largo bricli smoke house and will smoke meats at reasonable terms for all wanting it done. d-35tG

GREKNTFIELD OFFICIALS SALAKIES.

Kun Up To si .Neat: Figure ami Yet Are Lower Than Elsewhere.

As some gentlemen were discussing the official salary list of our city and could not agree as to its amount, we publish the'same for the benefit of our readers.

Mayor $."50. Clerk *300. Treasurer $325.

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Marshal $175. Street Commissioner 100. City Attorney 200, Members of Board of Health, each $35. Secretary S10. School Trustee, each, !v25. Police, each $25. Superintendent Cemetery $25. R' Water Works Superintendent, $500. Engineer Water Work.-, $1100. Councilmen, per night, $2.

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Th? above salaries amount to $4123. The Councilmen get $2 per night also for special meetings, but are not paid for regular meetings in case of absence, The«ity civil engineer is allowed $3.50 per day for services. The city's official list will probably all come within $4500 per y^ar which is very reasonable, con- I sidering the size of our city and the amount of business done.

.-NOTICE OK DISSOLUTION.

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The livery firm of J. B. Huston & Son, by mutual consent have dissolved partnership, John B. Huston having purchased the interest of Charles Huston. Mr. John B. Huston will continue business at the old stand and cordially invites all their old customers and everybody 6lse to come and see him. All outstanding accounts due the firm are payable to Mr. John B. Huston, ami he will also pay all accounts against the firm.

JOHN B. HUSTON,

d35t6&w CHARLES HUSTON.

NOTICE OK DISSOLUTION.

The drug firm of Wilkins & Beckner, by mutual consent have dissolved partnership, W. A. Wilkins having purchased the interest of S. A. D. Beckner. Mr. Wilkins will continue business at the old stand ^nd cordially invites all their old customers and everybody else to come and see'him. All outstanding accounts due the firm are payable to Mr. Wilkins.

W. A. WILKINS.

both Saturday and Sunday at 2 p. m. Everybody is kindly invited to attend both days. Come every one that thirsteth and buy without money and without

price. 35t2

Mrs. Hannah Pratt Jessup will continue her series of sermons on "The Christ" at the Friends' church next Sunday as follows: morning, "Who Is He," evening, "The Triumph," All cordially invited.

New Cases lulled in the Circuit Court.

Lizzie R. Howard vs. Chnrles H. Hawk. On note. Demand $17 "George B. Ramsey vs. B. P. Sharp and Sam C. Thompson. On note. Demand $100.

House lor

A house of 0 rooms for rent on North Pennsylvania street. Inquire of John Hi chin an. 3514

OIJ1TUAIO.

FIELDS.

Benton A. Fields, son of Benton and Martha Fields, was born in Guilford county, N. C. June 29th, 1803, died near McCordsviile, Ind., December 10, 1894, age 31 years, 5 months, 11 days. He always made his home with his parents until this last year, when he made his home with his oldest brother, where he died. He was a faithful reader of the Bible, although not a member of any church he always believed in the Bible and its teach, ings. He was always kind to his aged parents, was ready to help and care for them through their afflictions. He was a comforter to them iu their declining years, as he was almost always ai home with them. But now he is gone never more to return, lie leaves hi& heartbroken parents to mourn his death. Whatever faults he may have had (if any) let them be remembered against him no more, and of his good deeds and kindness let us cherish them up in our hearts.

Then let us say to the heart broken parents, brothers, sisters and friends weep not for Ben, all his sorrows and afflictions are over. You will miss him his old home, you will miss him around the fireside, you will hear his voice no more, he has conquered death, he has paid the debt aud gone to that country whence no traveler ever returns. His remains were followed by a large procession of friends to the Simmons cemetery, where they were met by more of his relatives, friends and neighbors, who took their last view of the remains. Rev. J. W. Bowen, of Charlottesville, offered prayer aud made some brief remarks, which were much appreciated by the friends. I S. W. OVERMAN.

Card of Thank*.

We the undersigned, desire to express our sincero thanks to our neighbors and friends io so kindly assisted us during the illnes.i and death of our beloved child and brother.

PAUlSNTS, BROTHKKS ANJ) SlSTEllS.

SEVEN BUILDINGS

Kansas Town

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A man named Easley, from the Indian Territory, was dangerousiv hurt by falling walls.

It was one of the most disastrous fires that ever befell the town, and for a time threatened to destroy ihe eutire city. There are no waterwoiks a or are companies here, and the flames 'nd full sway for several hours, unci) the help came from surrouuding towns.

The losses are divided among tliu following firms, who lose everything: L. A. Packer F. M. Kane, drugs the Bonanza drugstore Richards and Lewis, merchant tailors William Bust, shoestore Diamond barber shop ,Joseph Hayden's gunstore halt a dozen offices and the lodges of sevenu secret societies on the upper floors weiv also gutted.

lirick Block INn-m-u.

CLKVKLAND, Jan. 4. A new 4-tory brick block on Lake street, owueu by the Cleveland Gas Light and Coke company, was destroyed by lire last night. It was occupied by Bardon fe Oliver, machine shop \Y. E. Facer & Company, ice machines the C. E. Hunger company, George Mittinger, metal spinning works and sanitary specialties Burke & Company, small tools, and tlio Eastern Electrical Equipment company. The building was worth $00,000 and the occupants probably suffered a loss of $100,000 or more.

Insane Asylum I'tiriied.

ANNA, Ills., Jan. 4.—A lire broke out at 1 o'clock this morning in the roof of the center building of the group ot the three great buildings of the insane asylum at this city, and spread with great rapidity. The other two buildings soon caught on fire and all three Were totally destroyed. The loss will reach $^00,000.

SEA CAPTAIN IN TROUBLE.!!!

Serious Charges Made Against J. O. Graham ol' the United States Navy.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.—Commander J. G-. Graham of the United States navy is in more trouble. The president suspended him for seven years on half sea pay for insubordination and conduct unbecoming an officer of the navy. He was deprived of his number, and went into retirement.

SltQw S. A. D. BECKNER, 1 CIltltCH NOTKS. 4.1 i- i. son is contained in a letter recently reBaptist.meeting at the Christian church caivjd

Later he was appointed captain of the Columbian line steamship Finance. Now he is to be deposed, the chief rea-

from Co!oUj iu which

mander Graham is reported to have said while his ship was loading there: "I am no common merchant ship cap tain. I am an officer of the United States navy."

Captain Graham was interviewed on his arrival at quarantine ye.sterday regarding statements that he hud made disparaging remarks concerning mer-chant-ship captains at a dinner at Colon on board his ship. He denied emphatically that he hail ever made, the remarks attributed to him, and stated that there had been no dinner served on board tho Finance as described.

Commander Graham, upon his arrival, hail his resignation asked for by General Newton, agent for the line.

TWO

TRAMPS WHIPPED.

They Were

Suspicioned of Kobbing and Assaulting a 1'iiriuer,

WF.ST BROOK, Conn., Jan. 4.—Two tramps, members of a gang who have been robbing farmers in this section for the past two weeks, assaulted a farmer who refused to give them money.

Eight farmers last night went to tho "Swamp" along the shore line tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, where the tramps made their headquarters in a dilapidated building, and surprised the gang.

Two were captured and dragged from the hut, stripped of their ragged garments and both tied to a tree. Then three farmers applied whips to the men's legs and backs. Both shrieked at the first cut, and kept on shrieking until ^0 or 25 lashes liatl been inflicted. They were told that if they did not leave in 12 hours they could expect worse punishment.

Prisoii4:r Kecognized as a Crook.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 4.—The police here have just learned that Theodore Finder, who was arrested iu this city on Saturday night for complicity in a small robbery, is a well known crook, and is wanted in Cincinnati for sandbagging and robbing a mail of $1,400. Frederick Baker, who was arrested a day or two later here through the efforts of the New York police, has made a confession, in which lie says that he was Finder's pal and that the latter is wanted in Cincinnati. A sandbag wad found in Finder's possession alter his arrest.

ISaby Froze to Death.

utKsni'ito, W. Va., Jan. 4.—The jJ-vear-old child of George Watson was imzen to death while iu bed with its parents. The feet of the father were also severely frost bitten. hi account of Watson's ill health the family Las become extremely poor, living in a small hut absolutely wn:luout the necessaries of life.

Vice Consul (Jeiicral Dead.

BELGRADE, Jan. 4.—Mr. Alfred McCluro, tho United States vice consul general here, died yesterday after a long illness.

French Artist Dead.

PAHIS,

Jan. 4.—Alexandre Bida, the

French artist, is dead. He was born at Toulouse in 1815,

JCAN.

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BURNED.

•Serious Fire

Suffer: Los-.

I COFFKYVILLE, Kan., Jan. 4.—Seven 8-story brick buildings, including the new Maonsic block, were destroyed by fire that started here at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The loss aggregates $105,000 $(3U,U(H) of which is on buildiugs and $45,000 on stocks. The aggregate insurance is about one-half.

PRICE. TWO CENTS

HOURS

Extent of the Latest Corean Battie.

NEITHER AE IY VICTORIOUS.

Tlie Japanese Attack 'I own, but ltetiro to llieir I'm mer Position They An? sul'-

fering From the Extreme Cold and lto

Chinese Are Regaining Confidence.' Peace Kavoys Coining Together.

LONDON, ,Jan. 4.—A dispatch to The Times from Tien-Tsin says that letter^! received there from New-Chang states that the lighting on Dec. 22 about the village of Kaitg-Wan-Thai lasted six hours. General riling then retired west of Tien-Chwaug-Star and the Japanese returned to Hai-Chang, which they, strongly fortified. General Sung, on being pursued, marched back on Uee. 25 toward New-Chang, which appears to be still in the hands of the Japanese. I Port ing-Tzu is now said to be threatened.

The Chinese state that the Japanese Are suffering greatly from the cold and I that General Suug's force, profiting by experience, is improving in military tactics and seems to be regaining confidence. The general's troops have made some creditable marches during the last two mouths.

lVuce Hnvoys.

LONDON, Jan. 4.—A dispatch to The Times from Tien-Tsin says that the Chinese envoys to negotiate a peace with Japan will proceed to Japan 10 days hence. They will meet at Kobe, John W. Foster, ex-American secretary ot state, who lias been appointed to act with them in an advisory capacity.

ONCE MORE

The

AT WORK.

Senate aud

Once Mure

iu

House

Session.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—The resolution heretofore introduced by Mr. Allen (Pop., Neb.} relating to the occupation of rooms in the basement of the senate wing of the Capitol for restaurant purposes gave rise to an interesting debate during the morning hour of the session of the senate yesterday. Mr. Allen severely criticised the practice of furnishing to the proprietors of the restaurants free of cost his furniture, ice, etc., and asserted it was a violation of the statutes and constituted larceny of the public funds.

Messrs. Haie (Rep., Me.) and Mandersou (Rep., Neb.) replied to the observations of Mr. Allen, and defended the existing practice. No action was taken on the resolution.

The remainder of the day was taken up by ML Morgan (Dem., Ala.) iu a. speech on the Nicaraguan canal bill, in which he replied in detail to the arguments advanced by Mr. Turpie (Dem., Ind,) in opposition to the bill.

The proceedings in the house lacked marked incidents of any kind. The debate on the currency bill continued all day, but was generally spiritless and the attendance, which was large at the beginning, dwindled to almost 'thing. The speakers were Messrs. Black of Georgia, McCreary aud Buckner of Kentucky, iu favor of the bill, aud Messrs. Haul!" of Wisconsin and Adams of Pennsylvania, in opposition to it. No other business was transacted.-.. •.

Noted Desperado Killed.

FuauNfiShrkG, Ky., Jan. 4.-—Will English, a noted desperado of this section, was killed yesterday by Andrew Vaughn. English was chopping a tree in the woods when Vaughn, who is b0 years old, met hi in and asked the payment of an old debt. This infuriated English, who made at the old man wirh his ax. Vaughn raised his gun which he carried and emptied the contents into English's body, killing him instantly. English had been a terror in this part of the stare for years, and his death is not regretted. Vaughn gavehimself up.

Man liloivii to !•'ragments.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.—Carrying over hi» shoulder a gunuysack containing 1(1 cartridges filled with dynamite and weighing 35 pounds, James George, an employe at a stonequarry in the western suburbs of the city, stumbled and fell yesterday. A frightful explosion followed, the shock of which was l'elr a half mile away in either direction, and the unfortunate George, horribly mangled and torn, was hurled 30 feet through the air. Only fragments of his body were recovered.

tiiuilty.

NKW YORK, Jan. 4.—Edward R. Carter, the defaulting clerk of the National Bank of Commerce, who is charged with embezzling |30,000 from that institution, yesterday pleaded/, guilty before United States Commissioner Shields and was held for the action of the gr.did jury. He was taken down from the Ludlow street ,): ii ], handcuffed to Charles Ross, the k'nglislunaii, accused o! stealing a large amount in Loudon.

Shot Down on

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by J.

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.Scott's I'atc as Yt?t I'iiknown.

OMAHA, .Jan. 4.—A special lo The Beo from O'Neill, Neb., says: Milt Roy and James Piukerman were arrested yesterday charged with being members of the mob which is supposed to have fuelled Barrett Scott. The leader is under surveilanee. The prisoners deny their guilt. Scott's fate is still a mystery.

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ST. LOI

Street.

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Jan. -I.-

noun ieorgc Was shot down on tin

steniay affer-

i.<p></p>Lumpkin. a meat seder, street, and killed

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Reap, another meat

J'llrction in

dealer,

who fired two sliols into his victim. Reap gave himself up. and was placed in jail. Alleged illicit relations between Lumpkin and Reap's daughter, in addition to trouble Reap subsequently had with his wife, prayed upon the unfortunate man's liiind, and Llie tragedy resulted.

ATLANTA, Jan. •!. —The interest in the county elections throughout Georgia was slight and the returns are coming in slowly. The result in the state shows heavy Democratic gains in all counties. Many counties, which were strongly Populistic in the last, two elections, returned to the Democraticfold.

Kx-l'rcsiiioulr IVi\o(o Dying

NEW YORK, Jan. 1. A special to The World from Montevideo, dated Jan. 3, says: Ex-President Peixoto is sinking. He has received tho last sacrament, it is reported, and it is expected that he will die duriugjhe niiihtu