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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
Our Best seller.

We are selling more OF Meritol
Eczema Remedy than all the others
put together. This large sale is due
to the fact that It is a preparation OF
unusual merit. made expressly for one
purpose, eczema in its various forms
II you are afflicted with this loath-
some disease, do not delay using Mer-
itol Eczema Remedy.
-Meritol White Llniment is a
splendid application for Sore Throat.
Cold on the Lungs, Group and Palms
in the Chest. Saturate a piece OF
flannel cloth with the Linlment and
use as a plaster. II Is very penetrat-
ing, and effective.
TAIINilAN & COMPANY,
(Adv) Exclusive Agency.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
Pastine Today.

"The Pines OF Lory," an Edison
two-part drama from the novel by j.
S. Mitchell Marian Nesbitt and
Mare MacDermott are featured.
"Under False Colors." Vitagraph
comedy, featuring Norma Talmadge'
Antonio Moreno and Van Dyke
Brooke.
'The Girl in the Tenement" Luz
bin drama, featuring Velma Whit
man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

audiences for over two years with con-
tinuOus success. and sweeping the
country with the appeal OF her sweet
personality. When peg o. Ny
Heart comes to the Oregon theater.
November 21. delightful Marion Dent
Ter will be seen in the title role Of the
Irish madcap.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
WHEAT
Afghans VIII Aid Turks.

BERLIN. Nov. 1s.-It Is officially
announced here that constantinopl0
reports that the Ameer OF Afghan
stan has decided 10 declare war on
Russia and Great Britain.
The khedlve OF Egypt declared to
the correspondent OF the Frankfurter
Zeltung his loyalty 20 the sultan.
which was dictated by his religious
obligations. The kheilve intends TO
accompany the Turkish army which
Is marching on Egypt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
LIVESTOCK PRICES SOAR
Courtesy Mondays Journal)

Courtesy Mondays Journal)
PORTLAND, Ore.-Cattle prices
hit the skies today, when some extra
good stuff came forward from the
interior TO the North Portland mar
ket. Sales OF top steers were made
up to $3.50, with the bulk Of the good
stuff around S7SOQI4O this MORN
ing.
There was quite fair run Of cat
tie on the market at the opening Of
trade for the week, althoug supplies
were scant as compared with those Of
a few weeks ago What stuff came
forward made up In quality what II
lacked in quantity
Not only was extreme strength
shown in the steer division OF the To-
cal market today, but cows, heifers
and bulls were all eagerly sought at
values fully lOc 10 15c better than
similar quality would have brought
last week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
pop ~ NV Heart.

Refreshing as shower and sunshine
on June afternoon is Peg o. MY
Heart" the comedy of youth about
the Irish girl who has been playing
on the heart strings OF New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

On account Of the present European
war It has been agreed by the Univer-
sity OF Chicago and the ministry OF
public instruction in Paris TO postpone
the lectures arranged to be given at
the Sorbonne by Professor James
Rowland Angel, head Of the depart
ment of psychology and dean of the
faculties of arts, literature and sci
ence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

The propellers OF aeroplanes such
as are used in the present European
war may be made OF selected ash,
which Is both strong ana light and
will not split under vibration or
shock. or OF built-up layers OF spruce
with mahogany centers. The frame
work OF the machines. too. is gem
orally made OF wood. spruce being
much used on account OF It's straight
grain and freedom from hidden de-
fects.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

rREsPAss NOTICES. STALLION
SEASON CARDS and SALE BILLS
OF every description printed AZ res-
s0naolo prices at the East oregoniau.
we we nave a fine lot OF stock cut, "a,
osr patrons are allowed the tree p,,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

wedding announcements. emSossoS
private and business stationery, s,A
very latest styles Call at East Orr.
gonian office and see samples
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

1T BROWNS FURNITURE STORE
Funeral director and licensed en-
palmer. Most modem funeral parlor'
morgue and funeral cars. Calls re-
sponded to day or night Corner
Main ana Water streets Telephone IS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
ERATERNAL ORDERS.

PENDLEToN LODGE No. So
H. A. +. and A. NJ. meets 'Ae
" first and third Mondays OF
each month. AL visiting brothers are
invited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
FUNERAL DIRECTORS,

John S. BAKER, FUNERAL d.
rector and licensed eInoalmer
Opposite postoffice. Funeral paslo'
two funeral cars. Calls responded to
day or night. Phone rs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
WHEAT SHOWS BEARISH
Market Closes with los Of Ia 60
s-4c Per Bushel; Bun Argu-
mcnts Lacking.

CHICAGO Nov f7.-Whoat held
a bearlsh streak most of tho session
yesterday with a closing loss of Ia
20 3-lc a bushel. The market 90
ened with a loss OF 1sc Tor Deeem-
Der but was unchanged for May.
Liverpool showed no change In
opening cables and this gave The short
interest further opportunity
No news came OF further foreign
buying and this IN Itself was very
bearish feature.
WHEAT.
Dec.-Open. t1f4 rs; high. Si.i5
SIS; low, Sf.f5 S-s; close. si.1i i-2A.
May-open. st21 Ia: high. 'i.2t
SIS; low, si.2O IA; close. }1.20 1-2A
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
INSURANCE. AND LAND BUSINESS

HARTMAN ABSTRACT CO., MAKES
reliable abstracts Of title to all
lands in Umatilla county. Loans on
city and farm property. Buys and
sell, all kinds Of real estate. Does
general brokerage business. Pays
taxes and makes investments for nom
rssidents Writes fire. life and scci-
lent insurance. References any bank
IN Pendleton.
JAMES JOHNS, Pres.
C.. II. MARSH. Sec,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

AUCTION SALRs-THE EAST on,
egonian makes speciality OF aue
ton sale bills. cards and advsrtiainS
We can furnish auctioneer. clerk Anf
advertising complete that win sasuPv
yoL OF having q successful sale.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
Hog Market is Elevated,

HOG Market Is Elevated.
Cattle were not the only source OF
strength in the days livestock trad
ing at North Portland While there
was a rather liberal run OF swine re
ported in the yards over Sunday. the
market was very firm. II was ex-
ceedingly brisk from the start and
early in the day sales OF hogs were
made up to $40 or from Is to zoe
better than last weeks final figures.
Killers were exceedingly keen TO
take hold OF swine at the opening OF
the weeks trade here. The strength
reflected in the local market was in
line with conditions shown through
out the country generally today
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

WANTED-PARTY WILL PAY cash
or give traeN for Uuatiila counts
tarm, $50 to $50 per acre. Asdrs.s
Box IL. Athena. Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
vETERINARY sURGEONs.

C w. LASSEN. NJ. D V. COUNTY
Veterinarian. Residence telephone
~; office Telephone 20
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CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY

| JAMES A. FEE. ATTORNEY AT
law. Office in Despair building
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
ATTORNEYS

RALEY 4 RALEY. ATTORNEYS AT
,aw office in American Nations'
Bank Building.
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SECONDHAND DEALERS
AUCTJONEFRS
MISCELLANEOUS

4FVTu "Nnn- N'TTAT1oNi
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

JAMES B. PERRY. ATTORNEY AT
law. office over Taylor Hardware
Company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

PETERSON s. BISHOP. ATToR-
neys at law. rooms and 4. smith
Crawford building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17

CARTER & sMYTHE. ATTORNEYS
at law. Office In rear OF American
National Bank building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-17
LIVERY AND FEED sTABIA

CITY LIVERY STABLE. THOMPSON
street. Carney q Bradley, Props
Livery. feed and sale stNbfs- Goo
rigs at all timeA Cab hns in oonnSe
don. Phone 70.
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HOW DISPUTED POINTS WERE ADJUSTED

The following difference between
senate and house made in conference:
Comptroller of agriculture retained
organization
board total membership
at ten
Alaska excluded provisions o act.
After federal districts
shall 80
| banks
instead of $4,000, n
Stock held by
|
than twelve provided
The minimum
No senator
officer, director of any bank
Each member bank permitted nominate
A for Class directors
Subscription member banks
bank
guarantee bank deposits elm
mated.
Of
country
in the local banks.
House collections
permitted collect actual
provided against retirement in
behind
| depletion
OF from
$4,000
board shall
boardc liquidate
be
following of
deposits
determined
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FIVE FUNDAMENTALS
OF THE CURRENCY BILL

Issue Of currency, guaranteed by
the government, based upon notes
and bills representing commercial
transactions and backed by geld
reserve. Tho new currency 10 ex-
pected to contract and expand to
meet the varied demands Of trade.
Concentration of the bank re-
serves Of the country In regional
institutions capitalized by the
banks Of the country and con-
troIIed by directors elected by the
banks.
Creation of market for the ne
gotiable commercial paper which
forms the bulk Of the assets Of the
banks, where, In time Of stress,
those assets may be easily and
without loss transformed into cash.
Establishment Of from eight to
twelve great regional banks
throughout the country, which will
issue currency, rediscount paper
and centraIize and mobilize the re-
serves Of the local banks.
Creation Of federal reserve
board Of seven members appointed
by the president, with final powers
Of control and supervision over the
entire system.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Increase in 1913 Coal Output.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Despite labor
disturbances in Colorado, the inter
ference of the Ohio floods last spring
and general complaint of shortages
in the labor market, there was an in
creased production of coal in the
United States in 1913 of between go
100000 and 100000 tons as com
pared with that of 1912. According to
estimates of Edward w. Parker, coal
statistician of the geological survey,
there will be total production Of be-
tween 565,000,O00 and 575,00e,000 tons
at the end of the present year.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Amateurs Blow N. D. Safe.

Lucca, II. d., Dec. 30.-The store Of
III. R. Tendick, postmaster, was en-
tered by robbers and the safe blown
The only things of value taken were
two gold watches, silver watch and
$150 in silver. The postoffice is in
the same building, but nothing in that
department was touched. Evidently
the work was done by amateurs for
the outside door of the safe was COM
pletely blown from the hinges. The
robbers were unsuccessful in gaining
entrance to the inner safe.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

The old Michigan Central depot at
Detroit, Mich, built 80 years ago, was
destroyed by fire. Damage to prop.
erty and records is estimated at
100000.
Word was received at Pittsburgh
Pa, of the death in the National Sol
diers' home at Dayton, O., of Capt
William f. Roberts, who served as or
derly to Gems. u. S. Grant and George
G. Meade during the Civil war.
Calumet, Mich, stricken to the heart
by an almost unbelievable catastrophe
stands mourning at the side of its
dead, the 72 victims, most Of whom
were children. whose lives were
snuffed out in the frightful panic which
followed a false alarm of fire." Civ.
en- by an unknown man. during the
progress of Christmas tree enter
tainment in Italian hall
Ezra r. Thayer, dean of the Harvard
law school, announced that he had
written to Governor Foss declining the
nomination as justice of the supreme
court.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Coming to Herself.

On one occasion DR.. Francis War
ner was trying to bring back to con-
sciousness a woman who had had
paralytic stroke. His efforts seemed
likely to be in vain. For long time
her utterances were only the rawlings
of delirium, but all at once she sat up
in bed. and, looking straight at Doc
tor Warner, she cried out: "Oh, you
funny old mani" "Ah," said Doctor
Warner cheerfully, now she's begin
ming to talk sense!"-Pearson's Week
h.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Companion of Attorney Freed.

Monticello, n. Y, Dec. 30.-Adelaide
Brance, companion in the double life
of Melvin N Couch, the lawyer, who
died suddenly here, left the Monticel-
10 Jail early Sunday. She had been
voluntary prisoner there since short
ly after the mystery of the attorneys
death was cleared up. Interested
friends took Miss Brancc TO a resi-
dence in Fallsboro, where she re-
mained until daylight when it is un-
derstood she boarded train for
visit to friends.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Mexica,. Revolt

Rafael Adames, Mexican, was
killed and so men were injured in a
riot at Los Angeles, Cal, when the
police tried to quell a disturbance on
the plaza, where hundreds of unem-
ployed Americans and Mexicans had
gathered. Many arrests were made.
Famine faces 80 Americans in the
town of Topolobampo. in the north
ern part Of Sinaloa, Mex. and an ap-
peal has been sent to the state de-
partment for assistance, according to
information from an authoritative
source.
The Bank of London and Mexico
City. one of the biggest financial insti-
tutions in Mexico, failed to open it's
doors. Officers of the bank denied
that it was insolvent. President Huer,
ia declared a holiday until after;
January l to give the bank time to get
funds.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Wants Soldiers to swaseer.

Soldiers ought to swagger according
to the colonel of the One Hundred and
Sixteenth regiment, which is located
at Vannes, near Lorient, France. He
has issued special order to be read
in every company of his command.
which reads as follows: "A soldiers
uniform is only comely when it is
worn with pride, even with swagger.
Under these conditions it is incompar-
able. Try to be chic, and while you
are in the army, at least put some
heart into yourself"
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Another Evil.

Willis-"I see fellow In New York
took out $250,000 insurance on $500
worth of goods" Gillis--Thats
nothing. know a lot Of fellows who
carry $4,000 life insurance On 30.
cent life."-Puck.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
She Had Hers.

Il see, Mary, that in our city there
is one policeman for every 521 inhabi
tants." said the lady of the house
Don't know. and don't care" was the
maids reply. I've got mine ALREADY
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Summary OF
Most Important
News Events
WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
and Secretary Of Agriculture Houston,
comprising the organization commit
tee of the new currency system, will
hold hearings in IA cities in the United
States to obtain views Of bankers and
business men regarding the bound
aries of the federal reserve district,
the regional reserve bank for each dis
trict and other questions relating to
the execution of the law.
The resignation of Charles F. De
Woody, divisional superintendent of
the bureau of investigation of the de-
partment of justice stationed at Chi
cago, was accepted by Chief Bielaski
Of the bureau at Washington to take
effect January l. Mr.. DeWoody has
been assigned to the antitrust bureau.
Secretary McAdoo of the treasury at
Washington suspended until January
is, 1914, and until further instructions
are issued, collection of the normal in
come tax of one per cent. at the source
on incomes from interest on the obli-
cations of special taxation districts,
such as are frequently created IN the
west for irrigation or other local I'M
provements.
Secretary Of the Interior Lane IN
his annual report outlines proposed
land policy for Alaska. which in
cludes an administrative board hav-
ing charge of all the natural re-
sources of the territory.
Reform of the currency is fact.
Following the adoption of the confer
ence report by the senate by vote
of 43 to %, the president affixed his
signature to the bill. The president
took advantage of the ceremony, in
cident to his approval of the bill, to
make a short speech in support OF
this first of a series of constructive
measures"
Judson J. Clements of Georgia was
reappointed member of the inter
state commerce commission by Pres
ident Wilson, who hurried the nomina-
ton to the senate, at Washington,
where it was confirmed Immediately.
The United States senate confirmed
the appointments of George Fred Will
liams of Massachusetts, to be minister
TO Greece and of Brand Whitlock of
Ohio to be minister to Belgium.
President Wilson let it be known
at Washington that some other corpo-
rations besides the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company had
shown disposition to take the initia-
tive in reorganizations to conform
with the Sherman antitrust law
reprimand for the officers in
volved in the Carabao dinner at Wash
ington was approved by President Will
son. He took this action on recon-
mendations of Secretary of War Gar
rison and Secretary of the Navy DAN
iels.
Henry Clay Hall, former mayor of
Colorado Springs, Colo, was consid-
cred for one of the vacancies on the
interstate commerce commission at
conference between President Wilson.
Senator Thomas and Representative
Seldomridge at Washington.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Personal

c. H. Meyer, president of the West
ern Federation of Miners, was put on
a train at Calumet, Mich, and sent out
of the copper district, following his re-
fusal to permit miners to accept aid
offered by citizens.
James w. Murphy, the youngest
man ever elected to the Wisconsin
house of representatives, father of
Laura Tiffany. Detroit actress and
singer. died at Denver. Colo. He was
sixtytwo years old.
Joseph c. Root, founder Of the
Woodcraft orders, died at Henderson
vile. n. G. Mr. Root was brother of
Senator Elihu Root of New York, and
served three terms as mayor of Oma-
ha, Neb.
Charles NJ. Travis, minister to Bra
zil under President Grant, and law
partner of Gen. Lew Wallace, died at
the Soldiers home at Danville, Ill.
Senator Lewis has been asked by
the president to represent the United
States at the Safety at Sea conference
in London. Compulsory wireless in
stallation is expected to be one of the
rules laid down by the conference.
Miss Mary Morrison was instantly
killed at kokomo, Ind, when an auto
mobile struck her and hurled her into
stone quarry. The car itself plunged
into the quarry. carrying with it the
driver, Edgar Hudson. He was res
cued
Supporters of Mrs. Ella Flagg
Young mustered a majority of the
Chicago board of education to restore
her as head of the public schools at
a riotous meeting Of the board. Mrs.
Young was reelected superintendent
of schools by vote of 13 to Z.
The latest addition to the ranks Of.
society women to enter religious life
is Miss Romola Dahlgren, granddaugh-
ter Of the late Rear Admiral Dahlgren,
U. s. N. Miss Dahlgren will enter the
deaconess' home of the Protestant
Episcopal church in New York.
President Wilson, accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson, his daughters, the Misses
Margaret and Eleanor, and DR.. Carey
T. Grayson arrived at Pass Christian,
Miss, and will spend about three
| weeks there.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Domestic

The supreme court of Missouri as
sessed $436,000 in fines and ousted
20 lumber corporations and revoked
the licenses of five foreign lumber
corporations in the case of the state
ex rel Attorney General VS.. the Ar
kansas Lumber company. The re-
spondents are found guilty of a con-
spiracy to limit the output of yellow
pine and fixing the prices to be
charged in Mis7ouri
President Wilson recruited into serv-
Ice as fireman as body guard, when
blaze broke out In one of the lead
ing residences of Gulfport, Miss, as
his motor car passed by. The blaze
was quickly checked. and the presi-
dent was hailed by an admiring crowd
as the best fireman that ever came to
Gulfport
Ten men were drowned when a ter
rife storm swept the New Jersey
coast. Two others perished in the
East river at New York. The ten
men lost their lives when two barges
went to pieces. The loss is $1,0OO,OOO
Charles Alling, Jr., attorney for the
Illinois state board of health, was shot
and probably fatally wounded in his
Office by Frank Klimek who commit.
ted suicide. Paul +. Schwab, assist
ant attorney for the health board, re-
ceived a flesh wound
DR.. HI. F. Price of Clinton, H.. and
Angel Gambia, University of Illinois
student who comes from Porto Rico,
were acquitted of charge of having
caused the death of Miss Margherita
Trainer. freshman student in the uni
versity, by criminal operation.
The vault of the branch of the Bank
of Prescott at Emmett, Ark, was blown
and several thousand dollars in cur
rency was stolen. The explosion
wrecked the building occupied by the
bank. The yeggmen escaped on hand.
car.
BY knocking out Frank Klaus at
Pittsburg. Pa, for the second con-
secutive time. George Chip retains
his claim as the middleweight cham
pion of the world. The end came in
the fifth round OF what was to have
been a six-round bout.
That murder was not a proper
charge to bring against John F. Dietz
was the contention of his counsel in
a plea before Governor McGovern at
Madison, Wis, for pardon. Dietz Is
serving life term for the murder of
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
No Eavorjtes.

Definition of boarding house straw
berry shortcake: A circular solid,
every point in which perimeNer Is
eQIidistant from the strawbeesy.-
Everybody's Magazine.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Valuable Hint From Germany.

Many industrial firms in Germany
provide their workmen square pieces
OF cloth for cleaning purposes instead
OF the cotton waste that is usual here.
The scheme has the advantage Of econ
omy.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02
Foreign

Frederick Birmingham an American.
employed by a British moving picture
concern, accomplished the remarkable
feat of descending to the very bottom
of the Grated of Vesuvius in Italy
while the volcano was active
Foreign Minister Grenadioff of Paris
has decided to resign to prevent the
fall of the Bulgarian cabinet, accord
ing to dispatches from Sofia.
The ebony box which was said to
have contained the will of the late
Cardinal Rampolla and large sum OF
money was found in Rome. 1t is
empty. The will and the money pre-
sumably were stolen.
Recent deaths in the cardinalate
cast gloom over Christmas festivities
at the Vatican in Rome, but the season
was observed with the usual formal,
ties The pope sent his personal greet,
ings to all Catholic sovereigns of Eu.
rope except the king of Italy. with
whom he is supposed to hold no com
munication.
A meat famine is threatened in Paris
during the Christmas season. The
Slaughterers' union decided on an i'm
mediate strike as a consequence of the
employers refusal to agree to the re-
duction of the 14-hour day to ten
hour day.
Miss Zelie Emerson Of Jackson,
Mich. who was arrested at London or
the charge of assaulting policemen
during suffragette riot on December
13, was released, the charge being dis
missed
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

c. H. Meyer, president of the West
ern Federation of Miners, was put on
a train at Calumet, Mich and sent out
of the copper district, following his re-
fusal to permit miners to accept aid
offered by citizens.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

President Wilson, accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson, his daughters, the Misses
Margaret and Eleanor, and DIR. Carey
T. Grayson arrived at Pass Christian,
Miss, and will spend about three
weeks there.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

James w. Murphy, the youngest
man ever elected to the Wisconsin
house of representatives, father of
Laura Tiffany. Detroit actress and
singer. died at Denver, Colo He was
siXty-two years old.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

Joseph c. Root, founder Of the
Woodcraft orders. died at Henderson
vile. n. G. Mr. Root was a brother of
Senator Elihu Root of New York, and
served three terms as mayor of Oma-
ha, Neb.
The Ely miner., 1914-01-02

Charles NJ. Travis, minister to Bra
zil under President Grant, and law
partner of Gen. Lew Wallace, died at
the Soldiers home at Danville, I'll.