Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-25
A PROPHET KILLED.

LONDON, Aug. pa Roman correspond ent
of the Times gives an account of the grossest
fanatic and the circumstances of his DEATH
Lazzerette declared himself to be Christ come
again, and had chosen twelve apostles On the
morning of the 18th the prophet at the head
of about $500 followers, started for the village
of Arcidosso. His purpose, it is said, was not
peaceful hundred believers dressed in
white tunics, like ancient Jewish priests. led
the column. At their head walked David, the
saint, attired in half regal, half pontiical
costume, with diadem on his head and an
iron shotted club in his hand. The procession
sang hymns with the refrain Long live God
and the Christian Republic Praise be to
Christ come second time on EARTH The mob
was met half way by a delegate of the police,
accompanied by nine Gardeners. who in
vlted them to disburse. Upon this David cried
II am King" and o, dered his followers to dis
arm the soldiers. As he spoke the police were
fired upon, and o shower of stones followed.
The delegate gave the requisite warning to dis
purse, each was followed by the prophet aim
ing blow at him with club. The police then
finding themselves surrounded opened fire. and
among the first to fall was the prophet shot full
in the forehead, and his followers seeing their
leader down, gave way.
FRIENDLY COMMUNICATIONS.
VIENNA, Aug. 24.-The Political Corresponl-
ence says: Most friendly communications
passed between Austria and Seryia on occasion
of the celebration of Servian independence,
The emperor, Francis Joseph has assured
Prince Milan that he and Servia might rely
upon the most cordial support Of Austria in all
matters affecting their welfare.
SHORT LOANS.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-The Times says there was
considerable demand for short loans Friday,
which is said to be in connection with pur-
chases of United States bonds for export
RUSSIAN LOAN.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "A 5 per cent.
loan of three hundred million roubles is an
nounced. The issue price is ninety-three. The
Russian imperial bank undertakes to issue the
loan.
NEW CONVENTION.
LONDON, Aug. 24-A Vienna dispatch says
Count. Andrassy has submitted new project
of a convention to Carathedore Pasha, and the
porte is considering it
ARMIsTICE.
RAGUsA, Aug. 24.-It is stated that the Turk
ish commander of Podgoritza has requested the
Prince of Montenegro to wait three days before
commencing hostilities in order to enable him
to obtain instructions from Constantinople
The prince has granted the delay.
A HEAVY BLOW.
VIENNA, Aug. 24-Gen. Jovoanich telegraphs
his defeat of the insurgents at Sholatz the 21st
inst. was a heavy blow to the Herzegovinian
instruction. The resistance was not obstinate
Most of the insurgent chiefs were killed.
Sholatz has been fred on on account of the
treacherous attitude of the inhabitants.
BANQUErTING GRANT.
Kasson, American minister, gave a banquet
tonight in honor of Gen. Grant, who leaves
Monday for Steiermark.
SAN DOMINGO.
HAVANA, Aug. 24.-The fall of President Go
zoles, of San Domingo, is considered inevita-
BILE. Luperon is to succeed at Hayti. Seven
prominent persons had taken refuge in the
British and French consulates. The president s
life being threatened, a strong guard was main
tanned over his residence.