St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
[Phnadelphla News.l

Pnu4celp niA News.
An Italian known as John Botheni has
been for the last two months an inmate OF
the nervous ward OF the Philadelphia Hospi
tai al BIOekley. He has'been treated for par
tial paralysis Of the right side by DIR. Mills,
and having sufficiently recovered Is about to
undergo an operation for cataract Compat-
riots who knew him in his native country
and To whom he has revealed himself, de-
clare that the name Bothini Is assumed, and
that his real name is Cara, and that he is
murderer Of an Italian nobleman.
Charles ", Duke OF Parma, absolute ruler
Of the city and province Of Parma, in North
ern Italy, was assassinated March %, 1854.
The assassin was Antonio Cara, q former
member u the Carbonari, and the friend of
Feliee 0rsiui aud Giuseppe Mazzini. 1t is
this man that Italians identify in John Bo-
thini. To those whom he can trust with his
secret BOthini, il is said, will confess his
identity. But shrewd and cunning as he
naturally is, he Is reserved with new acquain-
taDees, even when presented TO him by his
most intimate friends. Nevertheless, he Is
ever willing to speak Of the assassination, but
narrates the story In such a manner that the
closest observer would not for moment sus-
pect him OF active participation.
BOthini Is now seyenty-two years old
Though recently stricken with paralyses,
from which be Is slowly recovering, he does
not appear more than sixty. He is still wiry
vigorous and active. He Is, like the major
ity of his countrymen, below the average
height His bronZed features bear an ex-
preston Of inhexible determination and evil
dence strong will and power. His face Is
clean-shaven, with the exception of a heavy,
N atrial mnStache, which, like his thick hair,
is OF iron gray. When the name of the Duke
of Parma was mentioned his brow darkened
as he said:
Eyes; knew him. He was 4 coward
villain-a brute"
After he had said this the cloud passed
away as quickly as 1t had gathered and his
cOuntenauee bore an expression of serenity
in remarkable contrast to that which it had
born q moment before.
ST was In Parma when the Duke was kill
ed" he said in answer TO a further question,
''and can tell you all the circumstances"
sin response to request to relate the
story, which no one has vet had the OppOr-
tunity TO incorporate in history, he proceed
ed as follows:
''The Duke was killed in 1852. think.
don't remember the date exactly, but it was
winter time. The man who did It was An
tonic Cara. / knew him well. He was
| about nv height and had a mark on his
neck. H9 was a saddler by trade, but gave
good deal OF his time TO the Carbonari and
then TO Young Italy, the society that was TO
revive the ancient glory Of Italy by the re-
establishment Of a republic aud the CONSOLE
dation Of the petty principalities and decn-
les.
ST was in the society with Cara. Mazzini
was the president. 1 was his friend and
knew him we'll A nobler spirit never
knew. l knew Orsini also. A month after
the Duke was killed 0rsini caused the peo-
pie In Parma to rise in rebellion. The move
ment was crushed, however, and many
brave, pure and noble spirits found an early
grave because they loved their country bet
ter than themselves
''The duke was Bourbon, the most cruel
aud savage Of his name, 4 brute in his pas
sions, oyerbearing In his disposition, devil
in his temper. He ruled with a rod of iron,
hoping to crush the spirit Of his people, but,
thank God, he never succeeded Perhaps
you viii understand why he acted as he did.
There was a revolution In 1s4S, when Charles
III. was driven out. In 1S49 the family was
restored, but Charles ii. resigned the crown
to his son, Charles Ill. The new duke felt
that the only way 10 retain power was 10 grind
down his subjects. The people were inclined
TO allow him an opportunity to become a
popular governor, but their spirit rebelled al
his persecution.
''The Duke Charles was grossly immoral
and consequently hated religion. He always
carried a horse-whip and when he met a
priest he would whip him until he was tired
aud curse him. His actions towards hi:
poorer subjects was similar. This led Young
Italy to resolve on bis death. Several mer
were detailed TO kill MIN, but all their ingenu
ity could not overcome his precautions. he
wore q suit Of armor under his clothes, sc
that pistol bullet aimed at his body could
not injure him. And again there was great
difficulty in approaching him as he was al
ways accompanied by body-guard.
'sAt last Cara was detailed TO accomplish
what a dozen others had failed TO do. He
was determined to XIII the duke, but knew
that to succeed he must n different plan OF
operations from any of his predecessors.
Cara procured a triangular file and sharp
ened It to q fine point. He stepped the in
strument in gallo - @5ost a week, 81
that in case It wounded the duke bloOd-pOi-
soning would ensue. He next procured &
suit Of clothes, the fabric Of which was so
prepared that It tore when even slightly
pulled.
Everything was now ready and so hi
selected place to lie in wait for the duke
For several DAYS he remained at his post, IN
til at last the desired opportunity arrived
The duke approached, accompanied by BIZ
minister and surrounded by his guard. Tit
people gave him plenty Of room, dreading L
meet him lest they should incite his anger b.
II 81 N
from his ambush. He held the file in hi
hand and prepared to infict the death-bIow
The undertaking was one Of great peril, bu
though his heart beat wildly his courage die
not fail him. The duke was now within feI
yards Cara suddenly rushed at him ant
before any one could interfere to prevent ii
stabbed him with the poisoned file in tn
groin, below the coat Of mail.
ssThe duke fell with loud cry Of agon
and a curse. Cara waited for no more. A
be ran OF with all the speed Of desperation,
yell Of terror and fury burst from the minis
ter and guard Cara ran on. Nobod
stopped him. A few laid hands on him bu
could not hold him, as the cloth gave wa
and nobody pursued.
EAT last Cara arrived at the city wall. II
: ran up the steps. 1t was an awful leap
. the ground on the other side as the wall wa
. 80 feet high. BUTT was a matter of life q
death aud he undertook the leap. He alighi
ed uninjured, but badly shaken. He did nc
I care for this. and proceeded through II
= country beyond the city limits.
, 1.-TWO hours later Cara entered the city
: one OF the five gates. BE was Immediate
: placed under arrest.
e 'swho do you arrest mer' he asked appa
c emily astonished.
F, ''As conspirator and member Of ga G
D oyini Italia" which has assassinated Il
! | Duke of Parmapn