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New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
MRS. KTLPATRICK'S DIAMONDS MiSSiNG.
DY-NMAN TToMPsoN's DAUGHTER LOSES A BAo
CONTAINING $1,000 WORTH OF JEWELS.

DFNMAN TToMPsON's DAUGHTER LOSES BAo
CONTAINING $1,000 WORTH OF JEWELS
Philadelphia. Jan. 27.-It was learned to-day that
n chamois bag containing $1,000 worth OF diamonds
belonging to Mrs w. J. Fitzpatrick. daughter or
Denman Thompson. the actor. disappeared from
her possession at the Hotel Walton in nysteri-
ous manner Yesterday Mrs Fitzpatrick says that
when she came down to the breakfast-room or the
hotel at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. she had
the bag in her possession. She says the bag con-
tained a marquise. a solitaire and several other
diamond rings. diamond bracelet ana PANDORA
stone set in diamonds. said TO be the only ono In
the United States and formerly owned by Henry
Ward Beecher. At the close OF the meal she i lelt
the table and started TO return to her room. she
missed the bag of tewelry, and sent her husband
10 look for H. 1t could not be found. The thIee
walters who had been on duty in tho breakfast
room all the morning were closely ques'ioned. hnt
nothing could be learned from them. Mr.. XII
pstrick called the City Hall and Informed the
Detective Department. Two detectives were de-
tailed 10 Investigate the supposed robbery. but no
trace of the jewels has been found.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28

Abraham Gruber Esq. No 3o5 Broadway. city
Sir: Yours OF the 2st az hand. In reply, have
tolnei the new organization. am in full syn
pathy with the efforts 10 change the managemen,
of the Republican party in this district believed
in my party leaders until af,er the .ast election
Then got the roll for this district and found ina;
it was as claimed by opponents padded
The first twenty names | looked up found ten
had moved. and so long ago that they were for.
gotten six laughed I'm my face and said they were
Democrats, and had always been such. and Won
dered why they received Republican notices. Tie
balance four includr myself. were Republicans
So # was throughout the district With this state
OF affairs. II any wonder we were defeated n
the last election? This accounts for the fake er-
rolment of $1,000 Republicans in the county Yours
respectfully, WILLIAM h, ittE NJ
Chairman Forty-first Election District. Xxls!
Assembly District.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
TO SIBERIA BY WATER.

Tacoma. Wash. Jan. 2I.-Russia greatly desires
70 find means Of communication between her north
coast and Siberia by crossing the Arctic Sea. Ac-
cording to advlces received by the steamer Brae-
mer Admiral Makarof OF the Russian Navy has
announced his belief that II is possible 10 travel
10 Siberia by water across the Arctic Sea He be-
lleves that regular COMMUNICATION with tho north
flowing Siberian rivers be established during
July and August by providing vessels bound for
those pOrts with an escort OF boats furnished with
ice ploughs. The Government IL planning to test
this project being greatly encouraged by the sue
cess Of the Danish ice-breakers in keeping Vladvo-
stock harbor open this winter.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28

BOSTON LEATHER MERCHANTS SUFFER TO TIE
EXTENT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

BOSTON LEATHER MERCHANTS SUFFER TO TIE
EXTENT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Boston. Jan. IA warrant was granted by
Judge Adams in the Municipal Court, this after
noon for the arrest of Abraham Tebbitt. formerly
n leather dealer at No. 1fG Fcdford-st. charging
him wi:h the embezzlcmcnt ~ 81. 1.4G5 from James
Gorrlloy q RoXhury leather currier. Ii is asserted
by the police hOwcvc.. that TebbItt has sWindled
leather merchants and others OF this city out OF
nearly $4,000 within the last few days The pO
lice are actively AZ work on the case. and the au-
thorities OF NcwYork and other large cities are
searching for My. Tcbhtt and watching foreign
steamers that soon 10 sail
The firms tnat say Trey are victims aloge that
Tebbitt obtained leather the representation
that he would raise money the bills Of lading
and turn the proceeds over TO the various persons
selling the leather. IL IS now known that Tcbbitt
did raise something over $4,000 the bills Of
ladng. but none Of the firms have been paid, and
Tebbitt has apparently disappeared, after turning
greater portion OF this money into United States
bonds, through three prominent bond houses Of
this city Tebbitt has not been IA Boston
since Tue 5day afternoon when he was at his Office
Ie Is forty-hve years old, and once represented
the comms sion house Of TebDitt Brothers OF No
ls6 CommeTcial-st. London.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
prRGING THE PENSION ROLLS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I agree with you when you say the pension
roll should be purgcd. II be purged by re-
pealins the act of 1890 and in other way can
II be done. Grant pension for long and faith
full service: this will bring the pensions down
10 bedrock: at the same time It will wipe Off the
rolls worthless class. Grant pensions 70 men
who can prove they received their disability III
limo OF duty and not thirty years after tho war,
as the bill Of 1890 provides. In my opinion no
honest soldier can object TO this measure;
J. NJ kENNA
Late OF the United States Army.
Milwaukee. Wis, Jan. 10. 1898
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
CONTRACT FOR JErTY AT GRAVs HARBoR

Portland. ore. Jan. 27-The contract for the
construction of jetty at Gray's Harhor. WASH
has been let by the Government 70 the Haze q
Kern Contracting Company. Of Portland. TIE
contract price is STOOD The jetty proper Will
extend seaward about three and a half miles from
the high tide limit OF Point handen. 1t is believed
that the completion Of this jetty viii give per,
manent channel into Gray's Harbor or - ,eet a.
mean low water The specifications We're pre-
pared by Captain Harry Taylor tnlied s,ssi 6s s
Government works in the State OF Washington
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
MAY BE NO SARATOGA RACES.

Saratoga ~ Y. Jan 21.-The Saratoga Springs
Citizens Committee It is understood will probably
report that 1t viii be impracticab'e 10 raise the
$4,000 cash contribution 10 the Saratoga Racing As
ISOLATION. besides the Hotel and Merchants stakes.
demanded by the association 10 insure running
races In Saraioga next season.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
EX-GOVERNOR PLAISTED DYING

Bangor Me. Jan. 2I.-Ex Governor H. NJ Plas-
ted. who is dying at his home In this city. lapsed
into semi-unconsciousness during the forenoon TO
aay which. according TO his physicians indicates
the speedy arrival Of death. General Plaisted has
been sick for months. His remarkably strong con-
stitution has served to keep him alive when tho
dnninTs had given him up days ago
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
KEANE LEADS THE FANCY ShATERS.
HIS SCORE EIGHT POINTS IN ADVANCE OF THE
orrrps N THE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST.

HIS SCORE EIGHT POINTS IN ADVANCE OF THE
OTHERS IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST
The St Nicholas Rink was thronged last night
with spectators who watched the cutting OF intri-
cate figures on the ice by halfa dozen skating ex-
Verts WHO are competing for the fancy-skating
championship. Phillips and Evans. the old cham
pons were not among the entrants keane. VINO
finished second last year. did the best work and
he will probably win. He is suffering from an
absccss and his face was swathed In cotton bat
ting and a silk handkerchief. Brokaw and Serva-
thus seem to be the best of the others. Ward Is a
mere lad Ct the build of Jimmy Michael The
competition will end tonight
Many pretty girls were present. space was
cleared for the experts in the centre Of the rink.
leaving the edges for the general public to skate
on When the band PLAYED the public skated. ana
When the band did not play the public watched the
eXrcrts Music affects the legs on Ice as IL does
the ballroom floor. <u
The individual scores for last night follow:
Plain forward and backward skating in various ways
Doughty Homer &; Servatius j; Brokaw, q.
6uisiic, edge roll forward-Doughty. 4: Homer o.,
Seryatius. ,. Brokaw. 6. Ward. 4. Keane o. r.
outside edge backwarl--Douehty ;; Horner' = ser
vatius l. Brokaw. j. Ward g. Keane. o.
Inside edge roll, forward-Dpughty 3; Homer, =
Seryatius . Brokaw. 1. Ward g. Keane. g. .
Inside edge roll. backward-Doughty 3; Horner' =
Servatius. g. Brokaw. - Ward. 4. keane o. ,,
Figure eight foot. forward-IpOughty o. forher
>. Servatius 3. Rrokaw g. Ward. I. keane o. -,
Figure. eight foot. backward doughty y HOT
ner g. ser1atius. .. Brokaw. 3: Ward. 3: Keane. g.
double circe-Doughty. :: Horner. 3; servatus. 3;
isrokaw. Ward, - keare. :"
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
40 ELECTION YET AT NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan 27.-The legislative joint
convention met to-day and took another ballot for
United STATES Senator. The Republicans cast their
votes for T. j. Sanford OF Knoxville The Demo-
cratic vote was scattered at the previous Sec
s!ons. There being no election. the convention ad-
journe1 until Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
BROCKWIY INTESTIG iTTON.
AssEMBI.YMAN MAHER PROPOSES TO SHED LIGHT
or EIMIRA REFORMATORY METHODS

Albany Jan. 2'-Assemblyman Mahcr. of New
York. has prepared the draft OF the Elmira Re
formatory investigation resolution which he ex-
poets to oncr at to-mofrov's meeting The text OF
the resolution is az follows.
Whereas. y responsible press and the urgcnt an
I,uia oi i"o Governors or this State in their an
nunl MESSAGES nave urgently directed attention TO
manifest abuses that have grown up ln the manage,
mcrt OF the Elmira KeforInatory
Resolved. That the Speaker of this Houac no
authorized to appoint special committee OF Ave
with fun power TO send FOR persons and papers md
hold sessions IN Albany, 10 inquire into the ex-
istcnce Of such abuses and report such recon-
mcncations az may be deemed necessary and
proper for their correction
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
YALE DEFEATED AT HOCKEY.

The Skating Club Of Brooklyn defeated the Iale
University Seven hockey last evening at the
Clcrmont Avenue Rink by score Of five goals 10
one. In the frst half Dolby for Brooklyn mace
three goals, while Hail made one for Yale. Inc
puck was in Yales territory most OF the tlne
and IN the second half Wall. for the home team
scored twice while the Yale boys could DO nothing
with the puck. The lineup was:
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
pPORiRIY DIED n THE SNOWSTORn.

Rochester. Jan. g.-Elijah A. Mattice. prom,
nent young farmer of Pra'tsburg. Steuhsn County
IS thought to have perished IN Tuesday nish's
srovstorm His horses have been found. bG,
searching marty has been unable 10 get any race
~ Nattice although search has been Kept Up s's'e
early on Weduesda morning
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
Ir,VT RFJLJGERENT RIGHTS GR4 NTED.

Columbus Ohio. Jan. 1.-THE ONO Nations.
Guard Association to-day asked Congress TO gFan'
cubans the same bclligercnt rights which the pro.
nosed Confederate States o, America had X a.s'
ask,d Congress for increased applopria lions 10 's
National Guard Of the states.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
ABSORBED BY TIE BISCUIT TRUST

Lawrence. Mass. Jan. q (SpeciaD.-The Biscuit
Trust has secured control Of the last big bakery
plant In New w-England which has heretofore re-
fused under its control In about two
weeks the plant here, in which ey-Mavor A. Il.
Bruce owns controlling interest. viii b, in pos
session OF the Trust. The Trust has a.so secured
the large plants Il Portland, Springfield and Wor-
cester. which had remained outside.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
THE OHIO GOING DOWN R4pyDLy

Cincinnati Jan. 27.-The Ohio River has fallen
over foot during the last twenty four hours and
all danger of a flood is past The stage is now
below 81 feet. and all boats to-day resumed their
trips. with no trouble in passing under the bridge
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
ORNELL LAW SCHOOL OiRSuEN

Ithaca y. Y. Jan. fit is definitely decided that
Cornell VIII have a Law School crew next season
1t is proposed 10 hold races between this and
the freshmen. There is probability also OF a
with the Law crew OF the University OF Pennsyl-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
WALTER II. COLES WINS THE crp

Lakewood y. j.. Jan. q (SpecinD-The Times
and Journal Cup series came to finish to-day Oh
the golf links OF the Ocean County Hunt and
Country Club. As Mr.. Coles already had such n
lead that he was sure to secure the prize. only
golfers handed In cards as follows:
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28

H. u Bean. - f. A Wathew 6: A. W Black g
James Converse. g. a. B. Clafin 4; G. W. Young
3: c. T. Richardson. e
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
lnstrufticn.

For Ycung Laies-City
,xcr,eu ,xD GERMAN SCHOOL. Sif We-' s6h 81
II conducted by LlcN g. Nli.N J. '' '''' -
Chap@ronaSe for special pu'is
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28
Gjshoo, Agrncles.

MEXICAN MD FoREi1S l'Ae 4',,'r. Govern sss'
- tt,,i,es.' Scno1.s ani tamilies. ,sE,, s,usrs
Mrs " J NorNG ftLl"N. = ----------- --.------
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28

,,,ur OSslNlNG SCHOOL FoP GtHlS' rt-rrrR Prp-
- 9ots Ve.r begins September -
New-York tribune., 1898-01-28

NTApl.rwoOD INST. concaraFil-' ps. -witn enesn
III ,,' ,,hno one ot the hss. 80 lntDef " 49,
-' ,w ,n iovs 10 duties of NE l nief ID Sts
w. T was, N"N nr'hni,ed New gymnasium l.,.A'l,h !. yus
elevated L,aiN. !. sltoh ''"'"' ''''
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19
GlRLHOOD OF YESTERDAY.
oid-Fashioned Virtues We Might Wal,
Wish Revived,

| wish Revived.
Arabella Is safely shut away IN ar
old daguerreotye, and there Is nothing
left 10 her memory but few dead rose
'eaVes and the fading dreams in the
hearts OF the old, says the Womans
Home Companion. But we should Of
| Ter TO her memory a tribute of praise
ior certain Sweet endearing young
charms which are almost lost arts
at the threshold of the twentieth CEN
Jury True. Arabella was a pale, faint
star In the brilliant light of the new
GIRL and yet, looking into that old
oasuerreotype Gin just the right line
Oh Vlslon, one sees some sweet, old
fashioned propensities which have been
oanished to the cobwebs and dust Of
age. but which even the proud new
girl would do well to adopt. II It Is
old-fashioned to be modest, then It Is
a grand, good old fashion, and we need
TO dig 1t up out Of the past and give
IL genuine nineteenth century
boom" Old-fashioned gowns, old
songs, Old plays. are born again after
years or burial, and delight new gen
erations. Happy II some old -fashloned
virtues long abandoned and forgotten
might be resurrected and become the
rage! After the cheap jests and shrugs
and mannerisms OF society a pure,
frank, unspoiled manner Is like sun
shine on the waters Of brook after
the yellow glare OF gasllght. Arabella
was wont to sit in a state Of sweet
receptivlty and absorb the eloquence
OF man, which, though perhaps inglor-
ious, was at least restful. Therefore,
she had that pearl Of all manners--re-
pose. The new GIRL on the contrary, is
all the time making a palpable effort
to sustain her. reputation for bril-
llancy. Now. the conscious effort to
be continuously witty and entertaining
may be as trying to the nerves as
those deadly pauses which occur be-
tween ideas land which unquestionably
occurred pretty frequently between the
Ideas Of our lost Arabella). The girl
who le determined at all hazards to
oil up silence. and takes that task
wholly upon herself Is sure to become
exhausted. and exhausting. Isn't the
new girl. by demonstrating her power
to do anything. in danger Of having
everything thrust Upon herr
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19

md then on its face, and then rolling on
, and down, with crash wilder than that
with which Sampson hurled the temple OF
paEon when he got hold Of its two chief
pillars.
Aysl. That suggests cheering thought.
that II all the realms OF Demouoovy ars
on the other side. all the realms OF angel.
ology are on our side, among them the
Angel OF the New Covenant. aud they are
now talking over tho present awful strugvle
and i,nhl glorious triumph; talking amid
the alabaster pillars aud In the ivory pal.
aces, ana n'ong tho broadways and grand
avenues OF the great Capital OF tho Uni
verse, and nmid the spray Of fountains
with rainbOws lik" the 'rnIubow round
the throne Yes, nli heaven Is on our side
and the high places OF wirk.dnrss''
spoken OF In myteIt are not 50 high ma
the high p|nces OF heaven whare there
are enough reserve forces. II our enrthly
forces should be overpowered or In cow
hrdice fall bnck, to sweep down some morn
ing Mt dayhrrnk and ,nke all this "nrtn for
God before the city c,urks str,k. ",wr,y,.'
for noon. And the Cabinet of Heaven, the
most august Cabinet in tho universe, nude
up OF three--God tho Father. Cos the Son
and God tn" Holy Ghost-nrr now In SEES.
sion In the Kings Palace, aud they are with
US, and they nrs going to SEQ us. through
ana they invite us. ns soon rs we have don,
our share OF the work. to 20 NJ aud see
them, and celebrate tho final victory. TINT
iS more sure to come than tomorrow = sun.
rise
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS,

Hope-A key with which ambition
Ia wound up.
Quartsrmaster--The colored autocra,
Of a parlor car.
Marriages. synonym for either hap.
piness or misery.
Cupidity-One Of Cupid's most en-.
terprislng assistants.
Anything-What man will promise
his wife to quiet her.
Death-The only sure relief from the
many troubles man stlrs up for him.
self.
Notwithstanding a man casts on
bis prospects by standing In his own
light.
Diplomatic person who doesn't
mean what he means for others TO
think he means.
Notwithstanding women think
much more Of than men do, but believe
much less in.--Chicayo News,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19
ADMIRAL CERvERA'S RECORD.
Spain Regards Him NJ Her Forcmost
Naval Man.

| naval Man.
Pascual dc Cervera Topete Condo
de Jerez Marqulse de Santa Ana 10
the somewhat lengthy name and title
or the Spanish admiral. He is now
TO years old. He was born in the
province Of Jerez, where his father.
Carlos de Cervera, was a man OF large
wealth. owning several estates. and was
known as one OF the richest vino
merchants OF Spain. Cervera's mother
was Marie Porpete, a daughter OF
count Porpete y Velle, of the royal
family OF Spain. He entered the naval
academy at San Fernando when Is
years DID, and was graduated three
years later, in 1854, and was AFTER
ward attached to several different
training ships to prepare himself for
naval warfare. In 1859 he experienced
MS first campaign in the expedition
sent out by Spain against Morocco, and
FOR his services was promoted to first
lieutenant. He was next attached to
an expedition sent to Cochin China
In 1862. Afterward he was attached
to the Spanish legation in this city.
and subsequently was made a captaIn
In the Spanish navy and placed in
command OF ship and sent to Peru,
where war was in progress. He re-
NAMED there only a short time when
the Ten Years War in Cuba broke out
and spain found 1t necessary to recall
her feet from Peru in order to engage
IN blockade OF Cuban ports. Dur
ing the progress OF the Ten Years
War Admiral Cervera was recalled
from Cuba and made secretary Of The
navy In the Spanish cabinet. When he
again entered active service In the
navy he was created an admiral md
placed In command OF the Pelayo tho
iirst ana only frst-class battleship In
the Spanish navy. Its construction WAC
undertaken and carried out under h,s
suggestions. He has been ad,utan,
TO the queen regent. and several years
ago was at the head OF the span,sh
naval commission sent to London n
confer with similar commissions from
other European powers regarding ma.
rine matters. He bears fifteen medal.
bestowed upon him by the Spanish
government, and Spain counts him as
ner foremost naval man
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19
A Retort Of Willjs.

Mr.. M. e. w. Sherwood tells th,,
anecdote In the new volume OF rem,n.
iscences. Here and There and Eyerv-
where: I was present at many din.
ners when Willis was tho life Of tho
company, and although did not hear
the famous repartee Of the Washington
dinner SO often recorded, will record
1t here. 1t was Mrs. Gales, l think
who, at one Of her own dinners. wrote
card to her niece at the other end Of
the table, Don't firt so with Nat VIII
lis" She was talking vivaciously her
self to MI. Campbell. Willis replied:
Dear aunt, don't attempt my young
feelings to trammel,
Nor strain at Nat while you swallow
Campbell
the quickest witted eouplet
On record
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-19
seeing Things At N,phh. !

wye are used to crabs as large AZ anal,
plates. but would open our eyes with
amazement and perhaps alarm II wa
should suddenly come across n crab
as large as the bottom bf washtuh
yet this Is what our soldiers in Cuba
nave been amused and even frightened
by. A colored trooper gives the fol-
lowing interesting account OF them in
the Boston Transcript: "They ara Tho
queerest things you ever saw. When
they walk around at night they sound
like man, and when a man ia lying
wounded and one comes toward him II
sounds like a mule. Why, they come
right In the tent and carry of biz
chunks Of meat from our mess. And
they'd take q mans leg of II they
could. / was wounded and lying in
the hospital tent. with my leg fixed up
when l heard 4 scratching and a claw
Ing In the dark, and . big thing crawl
cd up. / could not move, and made up
my mind that after escaping the Span.
iards I was going to be carried of
and be chewed up alive. It crawled
right over me, and doctor came slons
Just in time. He said. lice like. DO
you need anything?' and I said. Yes.
sir; do need something. I want a
six-foot fence built around me to keen
the Holsters away 1t seems 30 queer
to have crabs ~ big AZ balloons walk.
Ing around in the bushes"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-06
EDWARD BeLlAMY.

Mr. Edward Beilamy, who died a short time ago, was born at Chico pee Falls on March 26, 1850. and was the third son of Rev, B. K. Bellamy, for thirty-tive years the pastor of the Baptist church at Chicopee Falls. After finishing course at Union college, he completed his education by year of European travel and study.
 By the study of law, he was, at 21 years of age, admitted to the bar of Hampden county, Mass. From the legal profession he went into jour- nalism, and for several years was assistant editor of the Springfield Union; from there he went to New York City to accept q position as editorial writer on the New York Evening Post, where he was en- gagged for about one year, when he returned to Springfield and in CO., partnership with his broi her, G. ]. Bellamy, started the Springfield Daily News. Meanw hile he published
 Six to One; a Nantucket Idyl," "Dr. Heidendoff's Process Miss Luddington's Sister, and other books. It was in 1888 that his fa- m ous book Looking Backward" was published, the sale of which Ut present is over 450 6t0 copies in An erica, and probably over 500. copies have been sold in England and other foreign countries. Look l ing Backward has been translated into German. French, Russian, It. l allan, Araf ic, Bulgarian and several other languages. | K stated that Emperor William purchased 10000 copies of "LookiDg Back ward", which he distributed among he stu dents and working claeses of Ger
 many. His reason for doing so, if this is really true, is apparent to those conversant with German pol itics.
 On the 30th day of Decem Der. 1891, Mir, Bellamy, being convinced that 1t was his duty to euppliment his efforts in "Lpoking Back ward" by educating the people toward reform in government, issued the irst num- Der of sthe New Nation, paper des- tined t0 become the most qnoted and influential political or evolutionary journal Tn the world. An idea of it's influence may be inaged from the fact that over $50 papers devoted to natiOnalism have been launched in the United States Canada anu Mex ie0, and thousaltds Of papers. through the direct inspiration of the New Nation. have started depart ments devoted to political reforms, which are conducted ard edited from the writings of Mr Bellamy, in the New Nation and Looking Buck ward"
 He leaves T widow at1 TWO chfi- dren, besides two brpthers-Charles J. Bellamy, editor Of the Springfield
 Oally News. and Frederick BelIany, of Brooklyn, N. Y His funeral was held at his home in Ghieopee Falls. and by his special request was of the simplest possible character.