The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-08
COLONEL DI QUAREGNA DEAD,
Which Recalls His Memorable Act Of
HerOiSm in the ParaSuayan War.
THE GERMAN SOCIALISTS INDIGNANT.
The Leader Said to be Living In High Luxury
in Berlin-The Kaiser Buys n New
Yacht-Foreign Events.
IBy Cable 10 The Times.l

LONDON, April IA letter from Sardonia an
nounces the death at an advanced age Of Colo
mel di Quaregna, an Italian who distinguished
himself by a memorable act Of heroism during
the Paraguayan war in South America.
The tyrant. Lopez was trapped in the town of
San Pedro de Bobi, surrounded by strong
force of the allies, and defended by only about
200 men. under command OF Colonel di Quareg-
ma. The garrison was reduced 10 straits, and
the beseiging forces sent in word that all could
march out free providing they would surrender
Lopez
an indignant DENIAL when he thought or "A
strate gism which would probably mean death 20
himself. but might result IN saving his men ana
the despot to whose service he was devoted. ne
proposed that Lopez be disguised IN his ldl
Ouaregna's Uniform. and should ride ont at the
head of the men. as II IN fulhlment OF the
agreement while di Quaregna, III the WE'LL
known attire OF Lopez. whom he somewhat re-
semhled in stature and appearance. should give
himself up TO the BraNlians. Word was sent 20
the BraNlinns that the conditions were accepted
and that two hours later Lopez would be sur
rendered.
THE PARAdUAYAS FORCES APPEAR.
The sun had set when two hours later the
gate which gave access To the town slowly
opened AMI the Paraguayan forces appeared,
headed by two noTsemen. one looked Ike
Lore. He rode slowly toward the BRAZILIAN
lines while the garrison took a different drec-
ton. The supposed Lopez was taken IN custody
and taken TO the headquarters OF the beseigers;
No opposition was offered % the retirement OF
the garrison. which was soon lost out or sight.
and fastened its steps AZ 10 disappeared.
Upon arriving at headquarters the deception
was quickly discovered. The enraged Brazil
ians with difficulty restrained themselves from
killing di Quaregna on. the spot. Counsels,
however prevailed. and after being imprisoned
until the end of war, he was permitted to go
back 10 Italy.
BFpFL LIVING ~ LUXURY.
The German Socialists are highly indignant
over the fact that their great leader, Bebel, Is
living in high luxury in Berlin 1t IL sald that
Bebel. not satisfied with a house grandly fur-
nj he'd and select and abundant larder has one
of the finest wine cellars in Berlin and INDUCES
with his friends in the choicest champgnes,
fokay and other beverages. while he makes a
business of denouncing the luxury and extrava-
gance of capitalists. and holding himself forth
as a model for the masses. ~
The Kaiser has renamed the yacht Thistle
nov called the Meteor. aud will compete for the
Queens cup IN June. - ,
TWENTY-FIVE anarchists have been expelled
from Rome on the charge Of propagating sedi-
ton.
IL stated that King Leopold has requested
Stanley 10 go 20 the Congo state To remedy the
evil, that have lately given rise 10 compliant
both in Africa and Europe The death OF Co
Quihai has deprived Leopold OF valuable man
nj "A critical time.