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, 1896-12-11
R0GUES GALLERY.
A YOUNG MAN IN NEBRASKA HAS
A WILD FROLIC WITH HIS .
REVOLVER.
Attempts to Kill a Girl Who Had Re-
jected Him, Kills Her Brother and
Living Skeleton-A Man Lives for
a Year With a Bullet in His Spine.

Schuyler, Neb., Dec. 10.-Diedrich
Closing was sho: and instantly killed
at the home OF his father in this coun-
ty last night bv Claus Destefsef. The
crime was committed during a strug-
gle, the outcome of an attempt by the
murderer to shoot Christian Closing,
a ~2O-year-old girl who had rejected his
advances.
Marx Closing lives eight miles north
west OF this city. In the neighborhood
and on enc of the many farms OF Rich
ard Henry. lived Claus D~estefsef, who
came into the neighborhood from
Dodge county last spring. Last even
ing he appeared at the Closing home.
Soon after entering the house he drank
from a flask, arose, drew a revolver
from his pocket and fired at Christina,
who stood across the room from him
and immediately before the door lead
ing in the room in which her father
was sleeping. The ball passed over her
head. Two more shots were fired with
out effect. Deidrich Closing, her 81
year-old brother. srrang at the man
and threw his arms about him, but in
such a way that his left arm was held.
while his right, containing the pistol,
was left free, whereupon the pistol
was swung over D~estefsef's left shoul-
der and fired, the ball striking Diedrich
almost in the center OF the forehead,
killing him instantly.
While this was going on. Bernhard,
a younger brother, had escaped from
The rccm to warn the neighbors, and
the father had been awakened from his
slesp. But during this short time
De5sefsef had attacked Mrs. Closing
and knocked her to the floor. He then
fred at her the remaining shot in the
revolver, but without effect, and wound
up his assault by striking her with the
bu.t of the weapon.
Mr.. Closing, as he came from his bed
room. was met at the door by the viii
lain, who struck him a blow over the
left eye with the butt of the revolver.
Recovering, the old man forced the
murderer to retreat. In doing so he
struck a young girl a blow and escaped.
, 1896-12-11
AN ISLAND.

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 1O.-The steam
er Pacheco, which arrived from Lower
California today, brings news hat it is
currently reported at Guaymas and
Mazatlan that the British are taking
steps to establish a coaling station at
Clarion island, off the coast of Jalisco.
Mexican officials displayed some con-
Germ over the report, and had dispatch
ed the steamer Oaxaca from Guaymas
to the island to ascertain whether the
story was true. The rumor was that a
quantity of coal had been taken to the
island and a landing was being built.
Daily Republican Soc per month.
, 1896-12-11
4 Leper Hospital.

Outside the walls Of Jerusalem is IL
lepers' hospital tended by ~deanonesscs
from the German religious houses. Year
after year these heroic women, without
pretentiousness. without any trumpet
ing of their work, almost unknown to
the world have waited upon lcpers,
they themselves literally dying by
mcbes. Their courage has only come to
light by the chance notice of travellers.
, 1896-12-11
TRIED TO KILL HIS FATHER.

Missouri Valley, Ia. Dec. 10.-Ben
Freeman, only son Of Dr.. George Free
man Of this city. killed himself in the
principal business street at $50 O'Clock
this eveaing aftsr an Intellectual at
tempt to XIII hi Esther. He fred two
shots At the hHksr end then rAn down
the street. After the hight a . block
be put the revolver to NJ ear Ind fred,
the ball penetrating the back part Of
the head, rssuHtng In instant death.
But one Il H. sho4s fred e tie 18th.
q wets eksettvs. ths ball Quoting
thsossA hs rssAt ssssvs and artkins
, 1896-12-11
JOY OVER MACEO's DEATH.

Madrid, Dec. 1O.-The manifestations
,of JOY at the death of Antonio Maceo
continue today in all the principal
towns Of SPAIN, where the news is
greeted with fireworks, music and
cheering for Spain and the army. There
were no anti-American cries.
Tangiers, Dec. 1O.-The greatest n
thasfasm was displayed at the theatec
here yesterday evening when the pre-,
mier announced that the Spanish min.
lister had received news OF the death OF
Antonio Maceo. Tho audience rose and
.cheered and sang ":Vive Espana." The
audience and the actors afterwards
proceeded to. the Spanish legation and
made a demonstration of friendliness
to Spain.
, 1896-12-11

..It must be fine to be an editor and
have an opportunity to print all that
you want to say."-Expertenced news
paper man-"Lord bless you, boy!
printed all l wanted to say In the hrs,
three weeks. Ever since then I've been
nlhng spacs."-Somerville Journal.
, 1896-12-11

Roasting ScAtzAMg's Best
tea in San Francisco costs
more than roasting other tea
in China or Japan, but it
makes tea better.
You don't. have to pay
the difference, though. 1t
comes out Of our profits.
We make money in CIV
ing up profits. Queerl
A schiiiing & Company
Han francisco 60,
, 1896-12-11

1t is a fixed and immutable law that
10 have good sound health, one must
hare pure. rich and abundant blood.
Tnsre = NO shorter nor surer route
than by a ourse of DeWitt's sarsapa-
rilla- Clas. N. settele.
, 1896-12-11

A-daiiy paper for 80 cents per month
= prstty cheap reading.
, 1896-12-11
ROUTED THE INSURGENTS

Havana, Dec. 1Q.-Gen. Bosch, being
notified that a detachment Of his troops
was pursuing the insurgents at Santa
Arita de Cuato. province Of Santiago
de Cuoa, pushed. on to its assistance
with a column OF troops and met the
enemy at Sabana Cerojo. The Span.
-ish advance guard, composed of cav
airy under Col. otero, charged with the
machete, sweeping the insurgents to
the foot hills. Then, supported by the
infantry and two field pieces, the ene-
my was attacked In the hills and COM
oaetely dispersed. The insurgents are
believed to have sustained heavy lo1
from the artillery fire. as we'll as from
the rifle fire Of the troops. The latter
had six officers and 43 ment wounded,
and 81 horses killed.
, 1896-12-11
Gladnes5 Comes

Witna better understanding Of the
v ' trr nsieEt nature of the many Fnys
ical Ills, -ich vanish before proper Of
forts-gentlc efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly di. ecte6. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many Forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a ccnstipatcd condi
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupot Figs, prompt
ly removes That is why 1t il tho only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects arc due TO the fact, that It is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it meta. II is therefore
all important, in order to get its beue-
fcial effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co only and sold by
all reputable dru9gists..
|. II in the enjoyment Of good health,
end tie system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted '. III sn.J actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, hut If in need Of n laxative,
one should have che best, and with the
weil-informed .verywher,, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and H. Inrs :. largely
osedand gives most general !, tn.
, 1896-12-11

Old pa rs in any quantity 1t tAtp
,fiice. 25 cents per hundred.
, 1896-12-11
HE LIVES.

st. Louis. Dec. lO.-A special to the
Republic from Dallas, Tex, says the
head OF the Cuban committee today re-
ceived dispatches from Key West maxi
ing an absolute denial Of the Spanish
reports from Havana Of the alleged
killing Of General Maceo. The dis
patches state that at 9 o'clock last
might Maceo was again in Pinar del
Rio province. and his army making
successful operations against General
Weyler's forces: that since turning
Weyler's flank on Dec. 1, Maceo had
captured more than 1000 stands of
arms and immense quantities of am,
munition. medicines and commissary
supplies. The dispatches also stated
that within the next three days the
Cubans are likely to turn Weyler's
flank and win a decided victory. The
head OF the local committe said:
I'VE know positively that the most
sensational and glorious news for the
patriots will come from Cuba on or
about Dec. Is. Texas is doing more
to help the patriots than any other
state in the union just now, and is ia.
vorably located for effective aid. Dial.
las and Galveston will be in closer con-
fidential relations with Key West than
will any other point in the east for
some time to come"
, 1896-12-11

WORLD CORRESPONDENTS VIEWS
Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 10.-Sylves>
ter s.. Coville, the New York World
correspondent, gave reasons for disbe,
lievtng the reports OF Maceo's death.
He says that from IL months associa,
ton with him in Cuba, he knows that
the description Of the clothing. jewelry
and revolver found on the body we're
not these used by Maceo up to last
June. He said there was no reason for
Maceo to o the trocha at this time,
as Pinar del Rio province was not suf-
fering for food. 1t was incredible to
him that Maceo's personal guard should
have left their leaders body on the
field II he had been killed.
, 1896-12-11

Daily Republican Soc per month.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
THE VILLAGE OF ROCKLAND, NEAR
ONTONAGON, rs NOW I'M
PERIL.
SITUATION VERY SERIOUS.
AT ONTONAGON THE HOODLUM ELE-
MENT rs I'm COMPLETE CON-
troll.
GOVERNOR ASKED TO GIVE AID.
Local Authorities and Relief Agents
Unable to Cope With the Lawless
Spirit shown.

ONTONAGON, Mich, Aug. 28.-Fires
broke out this afternoon and, famed
by high winds, threatened to destroy
the temporary buildings and tents as
well as the few structures that es-
capped the conf1agration Of Tuesday
night. Men battled with the flames
for several hours, and finally fought
them back. The situation at Ontona-
gon, outside Of the restitution and suf-
fering, is serious. In digging in the
ruins of burned saloons large guam
titles Of liquors have been found, and
scores of men became intoxicated To-
day this element has ruled affairs with
a high hand, and other citizens are in
terror Of life and property. The hood
lum element has interfered with the
distribution of relief supplies, and so
serious has the situation become that
the relief committee determined on
calling on the governor for troops to
do guard duty. The confusion is so
great that there is no possibility that
the disorganized local authorities can
restore order or guarantee protection
to the thousands who are homeless and
unprotected.
At midnight a telegram was re-
ceived saying that Rockland, the viii
lage south of Ontonagon from which re-
lief work at the burned town has been
directed, is threatened with destruc-
ton by forest fires. The woods are in
flames near the town, and driven by a
high, wind are approaching the sub
urbs. A large force Of men is fighting
the fire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
MINNEAPOLIS.
pFFICE ~ SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

The Hibernian Rifles expect to turn out
Monday night in full uniform and division
cap.
The S. COO bond of NJ. H. Boutelle, as as
signee of the Minneapolis Wire Works COM
pany, has been approved by Judge Smith and
fled. The assets are believed to be about
$500.
October will be the month for fairs. First
there will be the elaborate bazaar which the
ole Bull Monument association intends to
give. Then Society DANA is to hold a fair,
and likewise the Orpheus Singing society.
Monday next will be the last day for fllina
notes of issue in the district court. The cal
endar is now being prepared for the printer
and must be read by Sept s, the first day OF
court.
Judge Jamison has signed writ of man
damus against County Auditor Cooley on the
relation of Sarah Terhune, ordering the de-
PENDANT to show cause why he should not
issue the relator an order on the treasurer
for $164 back taxes paid a st. Anthony
Falls lot the relator holding the tax title.
Mrs. Harriet Valentine, of 1874 Dupont
avenue south, died suddenly at her home
Thursday morning. Mrs. Valentine was pre-
pairing some preserves for the table and with
out moments warning fell back in her chair
dead. Death was due to paralysis of the
brain.
In Old Kentucky" the favorite of three
seasons, will open the theatrical season at
the Bljou this evening. The different features
of the play have been improved upon, and the
scenic paraphernalia is something extraor-
binary. Laura Burt and the Wang Doodles
are still with the organization.
The Minneapolis Croquet club will meet this
evening at the Commercial club rooms and
all who are interestd in the improved scien-
tile game are asked to attend. The club as
an adjunct of the Commercial club has Sc
cured two fine grounds at Park avenue and
Eighteenth streets, where the Northwestern
tournament will be held.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
LESSON TO POWERS,
So the Armenfans Intended the OF
tOman Bank Riot.


tOman Bank Riot.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 2S-When
the Armenians seized the Ottoman
bank on Wednesday last, Edmund Vim
cent and some of the other directors
escaped to the roof, and when the
troops arrived the latter fired hap
hazard at everybody at the windows
Thus several clerks who were trying
to ecape were killed. While this fight
ing was proceeding, hundreds of Mus
sulmans, armed with cudgels, gathered
in groups, overran the quarter and
killed or assaulted all the Armenians
they met. The scene resembled the
riots of September, 1895.
Several shops in the Galata were
plundered and panic spread over the
whole city, especially in the Pera quar-
ter, where two bombs were thrown into
the midst Of a group Of soldiers, sew
eral Of whom were wounded. The peo-
pie generally were afraid to venture
into the street. The officials of the
British poStoffice were virtually pris-
oners until night, and no mail was
dispatched. The British charge daft
flares, Michael Herbert, telegraphed to
Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish minister
for foreign affairs, urging the prompt
restoration Of order.
It also appears that while the Otto
man bank was being attacked, circu-
lars were delivered to the different en-
bassies, signed by the Armenian revo-
lutionary committee, declaring that
they intended to seize the bank and
hold 1t for two days, during which
time they wanted the powers to active
ly intervene in the settlement of the
Armenian question, and adding that if
the authorities tried to recapture the
bank, they would blow it up with all its
securities.
Mr.. Vincent went to the Yildiz Kiosk,
yesterday evening, to see the sultan
and while he was there, a message was
received from the revolutionists, say
ing that they were willing to surrender
on condition that they were allowed to
leave the country. Mr. Vincent ac-
cordingly returned to the bank and
par1eyed with the leaders of the Ar
menians through the windows The
Armenians had revolvers in their hands
and told him they held two of the di-
rectors and a number Of employees of
the bank as hostages and that they
had seized the bank in order to de-
monstrate not against the Turks, nor
the bank, but against the powers who
had abandoned the Armenians. They
added that they had selected the OF
tornn bank because it was the most
subtle place, and expressed their will
ingness to surrender provided they
were allowed to retain their revolvers,
while yielding up the bombs in their
possession, and receiving safe con-
ducts out of the country. These terms
were agreed upon, and the Armenians
surrendered last night and were con-
veyed on board Mr.. Vincent's yacht,
GuInare.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
FROM THE EARTH TO A STAR
1t Would Take 200 Years to spfn
Thread of Sufficient Length

1t Would Take 200 Years to Spfr .
Thread of Sufficient Length.
st. Louis Republic.
Prof. Ball, the astronomer rovaI of
Ireland and one of the most pon7,lar
astronomical writer's In Great Britain
has just finished curious calculation
on the distance to the nearest Of the
fixed stars" The calculation was in
spired by visit to one of the great
Lancashire thread factories. The s,1-
perfntendent of one of the factories
Inspected by the astronomer informed
the star-gazer that the combined ont
put Of the various. Lancashire thread
factories was 155. 0O9, 600 miles of thread
per day! Those figures were certainly
enough to astonish anyone, unless it
should be an astronomer Prof. Ball
has long since passed the point where
he expresses surprise at a string Of
figures which represent even billions
of miles. Instead of falling dead at
the thread mans feet, he paralyzed the
manufacturer Of cotton 1laments BY
telling him that if all the factories in
Lancashire should work day and
night, producing 155, Ose,ooo miles of
thread every twelve hours, it would
take them 200 years to spin thread
long enough to reach from the earth
to the nearest of the fixed stars!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
FLOWER THE MAN.
VIII BE Temporary Chairman Of the
Indianapolis Gathering.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug 2S-The in
dications are that the anti-silver Democrats
OF the middle Western states will come to the
national convention next week in large num-
bers. The attendance from Ohio Illinois
Michigan, Missouri and Kentucky and Indi-
ana Will not be confined to the delegates by
any means. The sound money league Of
chicago, Democratic organization will prob
ably come down in special train Tuesday
evening or Wednesday morning. L. c. Kaut-
nom member OF the national committee from
Missouri, who arrived today, says the gold
Democrats Of that state will probably need
a special train. Kentucky sent word that
there Will be a large delegation of visitors
from that state, and 100 tickets have been
requested.
While no official information as to the tenn
porary Craftsmanship will be given out until
next Tuesday, it seems certain that Roswell
+. Flower, of New York will be the man.
It is certain, however, that it will not be
Bourke Cochran. Complimentary votes are
to be bestowed upon several men on the
first ballot. The movement in favor of Henry
Watterson seems to be growing. Private let
tiers from Illinois indicate that many of the
delegates from that state are inclined to look
upon him as the most available man. The
national committee will establish headquar-
tiers at the Grand Hotel next Monday. Sec
rotary John r.. Wilson will be in charge and
the meetings of the executive committee and
the full national committee will be held
there. Rooms have also been reserved at this
hotel for the committee on resolutions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
REDIsTRICTED THE CITY.
Republicans DO BVsiness While
Democrats Are Absent.

The city council transacted very little bust
ness last evening, circumstance partially
due to the fact that the Democratic mem
bers were absent at their convention. The
chief business of the meeting was the pass
ing of an ordinance redistricting the city OF
Minneapolis for the coming elections. an
ordinance to take effect on and after Oct. l.
The new list adds thirteen new districts to
the city, changing all the yards with the ex-
Thirteenth. The new ordinance will not take
effect until after the Democratic primaries
to be held next week. for which reason the
ordinance was dated In the future.
The chief of the fire department was au-
thorized to take company Of men and an
engine, for at the state fair, and also
to use his discretion in placing companies
and apparatus at the disposal of the carnival
committee. A contract was awarded the St.
Anthony Water Power company for the use
OF water without opposition, and the con-
tracts were let to the Wisconsin Bridge COM
pany for the superstructures to the Nicollet
avenue and Seventh street bridges, at So. 400
and SIS, 300 for each piece of work The
meeting adjourned early without having ap-
propriated money for the carnival festivities,
or passing upon any of the important mat
tiers proposed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29

ing baby abundantly nouriShed in hot
weather, force the child to take more
food than 1t can assimilate, or food that
is i'll adapted to hot weather feeding.
High temperature, with such I'M
proper feeding, brings cholera infan-
tum, diarrhea and commissions.
Mothers who feed their children on
lactated food will have the comforting
feeling of having done everything DOS
sible for insuring baby's health, growth
and lasting happiness. Lactated food
is the happy achievement Of long de-
sired substitute for mothers milk. 1t
is known to invariably make firm flesh,
clear skin, bright eyes, and to streng-
then the childs body so that diarrhea,
cholera infantum and exhausting sum-
mer sickness do not gain a footing
Lactated food babies are rosy speci-
mems of genuine fun-loving, noisy child
rem, that develop strong physiques, with
large bones and muscles.
The only assured safety for pale,
weak, sickly babies in summer is for
mothers to stick close to a diet Of pure
lactated food. The danger of overload
ing the tiny stomach, and the conse-
quent diarrhea-nature'S way Of deal
ing with indigestion-is thus avoided
Lactated food is the one perfect sub
stitute for healthy mothers milk Spec
1al1StS In childrenS disorders prescribe
it, intelligent parents everywhere re-
| commend it, and babies living on it
show how perfectly 1t is adapted to
infant summer feeding, by their healthy
condition, their plump, happy faces and
their bright eyes
Mrs. II. A. Vreeland, Of Windsor,
Conn, has the same reason to bless
lactated food that thousands of other
mothers have. She writes to the pro-
prietors of lactated food:
II send you herewith picture OF my
baby, Vira Roberta Vreeland, who has
been raised on your lactated food. 1T
was recommended by the doctor and
druggists, and it saved her life. She
was very sick with cholera infantum,
and this was the only nourishment she
took. When eight months old, she
weighed 26a4 pounds. I can gladly re-
commend lactatAd food to anY moi her,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
VISITORS IN EVIDENCE.
Noticeable Increase on Railways
and at Hotels

Although the different attractions Of carni-
val week do not begin until next Monday, the
city is already beginning to fill up with visit
ors. Those who have engaged rooms at the
hotels have not yet put in an appearance,
but the people are arriving every day who ask
for rooms during next week. Most of them
are provided for, even If the accommodations
are limited at the hotels. The accommoda-
ton headquarters are beginning to make
assignments Of rooms. At the stations Of
the various railroads they report an increase
in travel towards the city and are getting
With the Pythian and Grand Army encamp-
ment, the state fair and the carnival. with
other attractions as the Mystic Shriners. will
bring to this city one of the most diverse
crowds and as representative as ever as
sembled in any city Of the country. Every
railroad entering the city will be taxed to
carry the Corners
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-29
GRIEBLER's INSURANCE.
WoOdmen Allow the Widows Claim
Delegates Have an Outing.

The Modern Woodmen executives de-
serted the Masonic Temple this morn
ing after an interesting and beneficial
session. At p. m. they boarded a
special car and visited Lake Harriet
and other points Of interest, and then
rode to st. Paul, where the societies of
that city entertained. Tomorrow
morning the work will be completed
in that city.
There was no election of officers as
announced, as this event does not take
place until June next. Among other
things the executives allowed the claim
of $4,000 in the death of Joe Griebler,
the St. Cloud cyclist who was killed
in a recent race. The widow will get
this amount in due course of time
The society has this year disposed of
$204.000 In allowing claims. The ma
tional meeting will take place at Dav-
export To-, June Of 1897, and at that
time influence will be brought to bear
to secure the 1898 national convention
for Minneapolis.