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aailg II eagle
.MASSACRED IN AFRICA.
Or. GAIL PETERS AND HIS COMMAND
CUT OFF BY SOMAULEES.

The Tropical Prize for Which Arab. Eng.
hshman and German Are Contending.
Beauties and Terrors of Zanzibar-Pro.-
ress i'm Redeemins the Black Continent,
Details of another awful massacre must
now be added to the horror laden annals of
African travel and development DR.. Carl
Peters, the noted German explorer, organizer
and diplomat Of East Africa, has been killed
with all bis party, amounting to some hun
dreds OF natives, Europeans and volunteers
from the mixed population of the Zanzibar
coast. 1t odds not little to the dark features
OF the case that this massacre is largely due
TO international jeajuusiee between English
men and Germans, and the struggle between
them for the monopoly OF the east coast trade.
Up. Peters was nomina1ly leading an indie
pendent expedition for the relief of Emin
Bey, but, as bis object was really to develop
new line Of trade, he took short route on
northern line, through an unexplored re-
gion, and the result has been his destruction
by the Somai, or Somauleas
The country for which England, Germany
and the Arabs are contanding is at once fer
tile, valuable and deadly. Zanzibar as a real
sovereignty extends for Is degrees along the
coast, from 2 deg. 80m. n. to 10 deg. 45m. s.,
and has no determined boundary in the in
terror. On the island and coast of the main
land the authority Of the seyid or sultan of
Zanzibar is complete, and there is ample pro-
lection for traders Of all nations: but inland
there is no government beyond the walled
towns held by the seyid's troops, and he who
cannot protect himself with the strong hand
is not protected at all On the coast the eli
mate is of course hot and enervating; inland
the country rises rapidly to splendid plateaus,
heavily wooded mountains and valleys Of
surprising loneliness The air is compare
lively pure, the natural wealth great, and
every prospect pleases, while only man is
vilen
To give an idea of the valuable prize for
which the rivals are coutending, it is only
necessary to state that, in spite Of savage
war and defective communications, the trade
has already made Zanzibar-the capital, on
the west side Of the island-a city Of nearly
or quite 100000 people. Although the Arabs
are the ruling race and still form the mass of
the population, all races enjoy equal free
dom, and the trade Is largely in the hands Of
Europeans and Hindoos. The adjacent main
land as well Is the island abound in valu-
able woods and furnish sugar, cotton, coffee,
cocoa, cloves, nutmegs, cinnamon, pepper
sesame, indigo, and some other tropical pro-
auctions. Rice has lately been produced in
large quantities, and the inner valleys, wher-
ever cultivated, yield abundsntly of maize,
millet and other productions of warm tenn
perate lands. Further inland the elephant,
rhinoceros, hippopotamus crocodile and
many kinds of antelope abound, and the
rivers are well stocked with fish The ex-
ports already exceed $3,O00,000, nearly one
third being Of ivory.
Into this land at a date far beyond the be-
ginning Of history went the daring Ham
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illinois usss more shingles than any other
stsrs IN the Union The Illinois school teach
ers seem TO understand their buSinesS-You-
kers Statesman
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j t @ S of southern
Arabia, and after
them the Phuni-
C i a n s, Persians,
Jews and Asiatic
Greeks. As early
as the times of Sol
onion and the lat
er Hebrew proph-
cts, the products of
the region were cell
ebrated, but dur
ing the so called
=" Dark Ages" it
was a land of mys-
terry to the people
Of Et,rNrao Land
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-30

leet square at the botrom,
is situated on the grounds
of the Fall River (Mass.,
Iron works. Previous to the
completion of this CHM
ney, the Clark Thread
Works chimney at Kear-
ney, N. j., bore off the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
DIED BKOKisA-dEARTED.
The Pitiful Last Words of the Ex-
EmnreSS,

OPoRTo, Dec. 29.-Dom Pedro has re-
eeived many kilograms of coincidence
Cd the death of his wife. Among them
was one from Queen Victoria. When
it became evident that the end was
approaching, the ex-empresS was adj
viSed to summon cOntessor. Although
in great agony. she replied: YES, but
we must await the emperor. he will
give instructions" Her last words
were: Il regret that my children and
grandchildren are not with me, that l
might bless them for the last time.
Alas, Brazil, Brazil. that beautiful
country, [ cannot return there" Bar
oness Japura and two nuns watched the
body during the night. The face of the
dead empress wore peaceful express
sion. Dom Pedro rose early this MORN
ing and attended mass. He was
greatly detected and SO weak that his
doctors were Obliged to support him.
The imperial physician has arrived
here TO attend the ex-emperOr, for much
anxiety is felt.
Dom Pedro has accepted the kings
offer Of one of the royal palaces here as
q temporary residence, but he expresses
Il desire to live alone. The Comte and
ComtesSe d'Eu have left Madrid for
Lisbon. On their arrival here the ar
rangementS will be made for the fu-
neral of the ex-empress of Brazil.
When Dom Pedro arrived at the bed
side of his dead wife he knelt and kissed
her forehead. He appeared to be unable
to move, and did not speak for twenty
minutes. Then he said: Il have ex-
perienced the most bitter trial that God
could infliet upon me. Her faithful and
affectionatn companiOnship has sus-
tanned me for fOrty-siX years. Gods
will be done" Then noticing
his wife's eyes still open he
lost command of himself and ex-
claimed: rs it possible that
those dear. kind eyes will never again
brighten when they see me?" Having
closed the eyeIids, he reyerently kissed
them. He then asked to be alone, and
so he remained for long time, after
which he became calm and asked the
attendants to keep all quiet until the
Lisbon feteS were ended. The news
had. however, already been sent every
where. Later in the evening Dom
Pedro sent dispatches announ-
cling the death of his wife
to various mOnarchS. He also
sent telegram to King Carlos in which
he expressed desire that his wife's re-
LHdluS UC iutCitCtt III ItlC dhbhCOHs HC
Brazilian minister at Lisbon has noti-
fed the provisional government in
Brazil of the death of the ex-empresS.
This morning the cardinal bishop said
mass in the room where the body lay.
Dom Pedro and the governor of Oporto
were present. In the afternoon the
body was embalmed, and was after
wards transferred to the chapelie-
ardente. The government will proba-
bly, defray the expenses of the funeral.
1t Is expected that King Carlos will come
to Oporto. The empress had two faint
ing fits, in the second OF which she
died. Dom PEDRO has been having con-
slant attacks of hysterIeal crying. Pres
ident Garnet has sent a most sympa-
thetie TELEGRAM to Dom Pedro.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
Gladstone Receives Congrat-
ulationS From All Parts
of the World.
He Is Remembered by Prom
inent People in Parkway
Lands
The Last Words OF the EX-
Empress Of Brazil Were
of Her Country.
Dom Pedro's Family Allowed
Two Years in Which to
Sell Their Property.

LONDON. Dec. 30.-The eightieth an
niversary of Mr.. Gladstone's birthday
absorbs so much attention as to make
this quiet Sabbath day of national re-
membrance. The kilograms and let
tiers of congratulatiOn and admiration
poured into HaWarden, not from all
quarters of England, but literally from
all parts of the world, many coming
from Australia, America and India. All
the members of the Gladstone family
branches were gathered at Hawarden TO
meet and greet their eminent kinsman.
The church attended by Mr.. Gladstone
was crowded at the morning service,
and a large thrOng remained outside,
unable to gain admittanee. Mr.. Glad
stone took his usual part in the service.
reading the lessons, and said few
words of devOut thankfulness for the
blessings of health and friendship. The
scene was such as Shakespeare
might have had in mind describ-
ing the ideal old age-surrounded
by troops of friends showing love, honor
and obedience. Besides those who
might have been expected to send con-
CALCULATIONS as a matter Of cOurse-per-
sonal friends and political admirers
many contributed whose offerings of
remembrance attracted more that ordi-
nary attention. Among those may be
mentioned the Countess TolStoi. the
speaker of the house of commons and
number of prominent UnioaiStS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
MINNEAPOLIS.
SOCIAL NoTATIoNs.

The St. Anthony Crusaders enter
tained a number Of their friends at their
hall. corner of Eighth avenue and Sec
ond street northeast, last evening and
the following programme was rendered.:
Song. choir of st. Anthony of Padua
church: ode on street car strike, Robert
McCafferty; song, Miss Kate Dibb and
Will Dibb; recitation, Ed Shannon;
song, Miss AckersOn; recitation, Miss
Annie OBrien; song, Miss Maggie
Toomey: recitation, Andrew Hayes !;
closing address. Rev. James O'Reilly.
One of the most notable events of this
week in society will be the reception
and dancing party to be given by Judge
and Mrs. j. NJ. Shaw tomorrow even
ing. A large number of acceptances
and few regrets have been received.
This will be the only large event OF the
week.
The Y. NJ. G. A. are making elaborate
preparations for New Years day re-
ception. A number OF ladies from the
various churches will lend their aid to
make the affair an enjoyable one. The
reception will take place 2 to 10 p. m.
Last night the Swedish st. Paul
day school children. A Christmas tree
40 tA4O ACtbl0AC VI tllS
Mrs. Ben Harrison, Tent No. 1,
Daughters of Veterans, will give a
masquerade ball at Plummer Post hall
to morrow evening.
Scandal lodge, K. of P, will give a
hop tomorrow evening at K. of 2. hall.
Fourth avenue south and Washington
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred D. Pedee will re-
ceive, Wednesday, Jan. Is, y, and 20.
at their home, 81 Thirteenth street
south.
Division No. 357. Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers, will hold its an
nual ball New Years night at Harmonic
hall.
The Norwegian Turner's will cele-
brate their fifth anniversary by dance
tomorrow evening.
The Harmonic society will celebrate
New Years eve by a dauce at their hall.
The Normanna society fair will take
place Jan. % to Feb. 3. inclusive.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
THE KING OF COONS,
Davy Crockett's Pet Run to Earth
by West Tennessee Man.

Davy Crockett's Pet Run to Earth
by West Tennessee Man.
Troy NeYs-Banner.
Henry Mcconnell, well-known
hunter of these parts, caught thirteen
'possums one night recently. But he
had thrilling experience one night last
week that made his eyes bulge out big
ger than No. frying-pans. His
dogs freed something OH the top
of q long ridge called the
Devils Backbone" When he went
up they were barking savagely at
the foot OF big gum tree. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY hollow, and seemed to be much
worn by the passing up and down OF
some wild beast. Mr.. Mcconnell began
to cut the tree down, when he was
amazed to hear a hum, a suppressed
roar, rushing noise, as of mighty
waters within the tree.
Though terribly excited, he Gained
the beating of his heart and continued.
When the tree did fall wildcats and
billiards. were not circumstance, the
tree seemed to be fairly alive with
'eoons. They were on every limb,
crashing their teeth and raising
their bristles. A fierce battle
ensued. At the close of the dread
ful melee seven dogs lay dead,
the blood Of nineteen mangled coons
crimsoned the ground, the gum tree
was in splinters, and the remainder of
the co0nS beat an inglorious retreat.
But they left their king dead on the
held. The old coon was snow white
with age and badly crippled with rheu-
matism- Around his neck was leather
collar, to which was attached brass
plate. on which was engraved the fol-
lowing; "Davy Crockett's Pet Coon.
Turned Loose Aug. IL, 1878" Mr.. Nc
ConnelI will take pleasure in showing
the collar to any one. The aged coon
will be embalmed and sent to the Smith
SOnian institute.
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NOT CONFISCATED.
The Imperial Family Allowed
Two Years TO sell Ont.

WI tO OCll OuI.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-The follow
ing telegram, received this morning by
Mr.. Valente, the Brazilian minister,
from Ruy BarboZa, the minister of
finance, shows to be untrue the state
ments repeatedly made that the proviS-
i0nal government of Brazil had confis-
Gated property belonging to the EN-
peror:
Brazilian Minister, Washington: We
see that the European press continues to
accept false ruHOrs as basis for aeeu-
sations against US. The property be-
longing TO the imperial family has not
been conhScated. On the contrary, the
decree has guaranteed TO allow the i'm
perial family the term of two years
within which to dispose of its property.
What has been Cancelled is the allow
anee in the civil list and the subsidy
granted by the provisional government.
Ruiz BARBoSA.
Minister of Finance.
Mr.. Valente said that the government
had taken great preeaution to insure
the safety of everything belonging to
the imperial family. A careful inven-
tory had been taken of their possessions.
and these effects had been zealOusly
Ruafu0u anu IuID0u over 10 MdTQulS
Paranagua, warm friend of the EN-
peror. COnfiSeation was an unknown
thing in Brazil, and he hoped and be-
lieved it would never occur. Both the
minister and Capt. Maturity. delegate to
the maritime congress, who was pres
emf when an Associated Press reporter
called to see the minister. declared their
firm belief that the republic was as
sured beyond question. The reports of
trouble, they said, were all Matched up
in Lisbon by enemies of the republic.
With regard to the reports that German
and other cOl0nists had petit
toned their governments for pro-
lection against q decree of the
provisional government, Mr.. Valente
and Capt. Maturity said this was mis-
taken understanding of the intention of
the government. The decree issued de-
elared all foreigners resident within the
country at the time the republic was
proclaimed to be citizens of Brazil, I'M
less they should prefer to continue their
allegiance to their native country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
DESTROYING HE,IINDERs.
Not a Trace Left of the Reign OF
pom Pedro-Troubie over u
flag

Not Il Trace Left of the Reign of
Dom Pedro-Troubie over a
Flag.
Rio Jsniero Letter.
In the matter If destroying all visible
trades of the empire. the provisional
authorities have been displaying a
weakness, if not animus, which is not
altogether in keeping with their pre-
ceding acts. The impeeial coat
of-arnlS and flag first claimed at
tentiOn. the former being ordered
down from all public and private build
ingS. together with the word imperial"
which was so universally used. Still
further. the government has unwiSely
and ungenerOuSly ordered that the
''DOm PedrolI." railway shall be known
hereafter as the ''Estrade de FerrO Cen
trail do Brazil Brazil Central railroadl,
and that the "Pedro ii. college" shall
be changed to the ugly title of Institute
NaciOnal de lnStruceao Secuntaria"
National Institute of Secondary ln-
StTuetiOn).
As the emperor took great interest in
both these undertakings. and as the re-
tentiOn of his name could have no pOlit-
zeal significance whatever, it would have
been a just and grateful tribute to his
memory to have retained the old titles.
In Santos and in other cities the streets
and squares named after men,
bers of the imperial family
were at once TechriStened, and
here in Rio we are anticipating
similar procedure from day 10 day. The
question of the new flag, however, has
been more difficult to settle. 1t was
aasF- m discard - arnfrvn laut Cn0lA Nf
the republican agitaJorS demanded
more. One of them has brought out
flag from Paris, which was servile
copy of the ''StarS and Stripes green
and yellow stripes with white stars
ttwenty) on a blue field. The
Brazilian cOlOrs are not bright
enough for such a flag, and
the impression it made was
rot at all pleasing. The military men,
apparently, did not want So radical
change. and ON the 18th decree No.
Il was issued. specifying that the new
flag should comprise green field with
yellow lOZenge in the center (aS i'll the
old flagl, but that the imperial coat of
arms on the loZenge should be SubSti-
tnted by blue celestial sphere bearing
twenty one stars, copied from
the astronomical position of the
stars around about the Southern
Cross. ana crossed by white band
bearing the words "OTdem Pro-
gresso." Soon after the new flag made
its appearance the government gave
way in the face of adverse criticism and
ridicule-some comparing the celestial
sphere tOa plum pudding with the
raiSins at the bOttom''-and deeTeed an
other fig. The last is described as tine
Old tiag with a star in place of the
crown. but even yet there appears to be
much uncertainty about it. Just now
it is reported that the flag of Nov. 70
will be eventually selected.
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REVISING THE RULES.
Important Work Of the New York
Athletic Union.

Important ~ Ofk Oh the New OK
Athletic Union.
NEW YORK. Dee. 29-It was not until
an early hour this morning that the
board Of managers of the Amateur Ath-
Ietic union ceased its IabOrs Of revising
the rules of tie union. Many important
changes were made. Among other
things it has decided that race shall
be considered finished when any part of
a contestants body, except his hands or
arms, shall touch the tape at the finish
line. This had hitherto been the cause
of much dispute. 1t was decided that
the shot will be a sphere, and shall be
put from above. but not behind the
shoulder. 4 put shall be counted foul
If any part Of the person Of the contest
ant shall 20 outside the circle or On the
board surrounding the circumference.
The referee shall have power in any but
final contests TO diSqualify competitor
on q foul. who Is at fault, if in his opiB-
ion the foul Is intentional. and he may
allow the hindPred competitor to COM
pete III the next heat. In the final heat
he shall have the power to order new
race between such of the competitors as
may in his opinion be entitled to the
privilege. Two more officials are
stuuttl- lO bt dSSlStGHlS 10 l1N IttcIHC III
detecting fouls. They will be called in
spectOrs. A com, etitOr three times in
fault in making false start shall be
disqualified or t':s G ent. The starter
may also rule out any competitor
who may advance beyond the pre-
scribed mark after the starter has
given the word to get ready.
Protests against any competitor may he
entered by any responsible person. but
IF it cannot be Immediately decided be-
fore an event, then the competitor may
may be allowed To compete under pro-
test. and such protest shall be decided
upon within forty eight hours by the
referee unless it shall refer TO the ANA
teur standing of the contestant, in which
case the referee must report the protest
In writing 10 the secretary of the union
within fOrty-eight hours. The tape
designating the finish shall be at right
angles to the sides IF the track and three
feet above it. In hurdle races the ath-
lete in making a record must Jump over
every hurdle in its proper position. A
fair jump is defined to be one made
without the assistance Of weights.
somersets, diving or hand-springs Of
any kind. In handicap jumping the
scratch man shall be entitled to try last.
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There was nothing compulsory about it.
The government supposed it was con-
ferring favor. and those who did not
desire to accept it were free to follow
their own incIinations. There seems
to be a growing feeling here among
Braziiians in support OF the republic
and of OPPOSITION to the monarchy.
This feeling apparently is due TO con-
siderable extent TO supposed attempts
at interference on the part of European
governments with BraZil's national af-
fairs. Even those Brazilians who were
formerly devoted to Dom PEDRO, and for
some time were not friendly TO the new
government. are now strong adherentS
of the republic.
When the Count and Countess d'Eu
arrived here this morning they were
ignorant of the death of the empress
of Brazil, and there was heart
rending scene at the hotel when
the news of her mothers demise
was broken to the countess. Queen
Christina, who had been informed of
the arrival of the countess. came quickly
to the hotel, and did all in her power to
asSuage the latter'S grief.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-30
WHY Do WOMEN DRESS ?
One of Them Frankly Says 1t Is
to Please the Men.

to Please the Men.
The greatest individuality in dress
is found among those women who do
not write their names in the list of the
immortal 400, and yet are far re-
moved from the ranks of the toilers
and spinners. One of these women
frankly admits that she dresses more
richly and Smartly for men than for
women, and cares infinitely more for
dress since their marriage than before.
She says. s'if lady be neatly but
plainly dressed in street costume or
house dress. she will. if her husband be
at the club. wear the simple dress to din
ner; but If he dimes at home she brushes
her hair afreSh. no matter how tired she
is, and dOuS the rich, bright dinner
dress that he admires. If she goes shop
ping or travelling alone she Will wear
the older gloves. more comfortable
boots and the last seasons gown. but
if her husband accompany her,
boots and gloves and gown are
the newest and freshest and best"
As a convincing proof of her theory she
cites an experience she met with at At
lantic City during the Lenten season.
There were no men in the hotel. only
few pseudo invalids, and the ladies,
NitUOut CACVDLlUlIs hUiC lliO UQlICSt.
dreariest black dresses all through the
day and at dinner as we'll, until she re-
marked on the plainness of attire among
Philadelphia women. On Saturday
night the gentlemen arrived, and the
dining room was meta mOrphoSed into
banqueting hall. and the solemn black
birds wore plumage the most rare and
brilliant. Jewels flashed and silks
CLEANED and rustled. all because the
gentlemen had arrived
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The Solemn Oath He Took.

Washington Post.
Judge Corwin's famous temperance
address, which was printed in post
scripts few weeks ago. recalls an in
eident which occurred during one of
Francis Murphy's blue-ribbon all
dresses. A drunken man sat in the
audience and listened with owlish
gravity to the remarks. Murphy was
telling of a fearful occurrence alleged
to have happened in a distant state
where such things always happen.
''And my friends" said he, this
poor wretch was so filled and saturated
with alcohol that he fairly breatled al
cohol, and one night when he tried to
blow out candle the flame set the alco-
h0l fumes afire and the miserable sot
was burned alive"
The drunken man arose to his feet
and huskily demanded:
''lsh thasSho?'
ut is most assuredly so, sir"
Loot er-hic-got er boOk?'
"Yes, right down here in 'front.'"
The horrible example walked uneer-
tainly down in front. The audience
was on the toes of expectancy. Here
was another brand plucked from the
burning.
81 solemnly shwear,n said the inc
hriate, THAT never, sho longs l live,
will 1-hic-wilI lever blow out another
candle.'