The record-union., 1896-10-26

MIN and beat him with the fiat OF his
sword until he cried like child. The
wretched man was then left alone and
a second time he attempted suicide. He
nred a shot at his head, but being al
most exhausted from the effects OF MS
brutal treatment he only succeeded In
grazing his temple. He then put the
muzzle of his pistol In his mouth and
rred again, the second shot crashing
through the roof of his mouth. In
dying condition he lay upon the ground
for several hours expiring finally from
loss Of blood. The military court at
F1edlingen took cognizance of the
mans death, and after deliberation rem
oered a verdict of suicide. ignoring the
causes which drove the poor fellow to
kill himself.
The new immigration bill which the
Government has proposed for subm1s-
sion to the Reichstag at the next ses-
sion of that body, which will begin on
November 9th, differs from the previous
n easure in modifying the restrictions
against emigration to other parts than
German colonies.
1t is reported that a sugar ring is in
process of formation, whose member
ship will consist of 400 German sugar
manufacturers. This organization pro-
poses to establish a central point for
the sale of the products of German su-
gar manufacturers, and negotiations
are in progress with a view of connect
ing the organization with the Austrian
and Russian sugar trusts. The Frels-
sinlnnge Zeitung," in an article an
nouncing the proposed formation OF
this ring, says the scheme is a groes
outrage, having for it's object the eX-
plcitation of consumers in an attempt
to cement an oppressive German sugar
monopoly. The scheme, the "Zeitung
says, must be suppressed at all haz-
ards.
The Bismarckian newspaper organs.
in their comments upon the marriage
of the Prince of Naples, Crown Prince
OF Italy. to Princess Helene Of Monte
negro, which took place in Rene yes
terday, connects the incident with an
English intrigue whose object is to iso-
late Germany and cause the withdrawal
Of Italy from the dreibund. Maxi
milan Hardy, writing to a German pa
per, says the dreibund is now only an
external alliance. Germany, he says,
cannot reckon upon her allies, as she
knows full we'll that Russia may at
any moment give her assent to the
scheme of an enemy France) frantic
for revenge. The paper in its COM
ments traces the present position of
Germany back to the policy of the EN-
peror and his Chancellor, General Won
Caprivi, Of disrupting that of Prince
bismarck and endeavoring to concil-
late Russia The "Berliner Tageblatt,"
criticising Prince Bismarck's commu-
nications to the Hamburger Nachrich-
ten," the ex-Chancellor's personal or
gan, upon the origin of the entente be-
tween Russia and France, charges the
Prince with having used his influence
to discredit the Government CT the
Kaiser before the world and suggests
that the time has come when it is i'm
peratiVe that the current disclosures
and criticisms adverse to the real in
terests of Germany should be stopped.
Sir Frank Lascalles, British Embas-
sador to Germany, gave a dinner this
week at which were included among
the distinguished guests Hon. Edwin
T. Uhl, American ambassador to Ger
many; the Italian Embassador, the
German Minister of Foreign Affairs
the American Embassy, and Miss
Jackson. Mrs. Uhl and Miss Lucy Uhl
were also present.
ambassador Uhl also gave a dinner
to Lieutenant vreiland, the retiring
naval attache. Lieutenant Neiland,
Lieutenant Vreiland's successor, was
also present.
The Emperor will go to Meppen on
Tuesday to observe the trial of a new
quick firing gun for the artillery SER
vice Of the army. The experiment with
the weapon will be made in strict Sc
crecy.
The Munich 'Neuste Nachrichten"
publishes a new story Of the Kaiser.
According to the paper the Emperor
while recently inspecting a body Of
naval recruits, noticed an unusually
stalwart man In the ranks and asked
him where he hailed from The re-
cruit in broad Bavarian dialect replied:
From Wiesbach, your majesty"
Did you understand whom / meant"
the Emperor asked, "in addressing you
sailors about the foreign foe?"
The recruit-Yes. Russians.
The Kaiser-And enemies at home?
Recruit-Prussians, your majesty.
Professor Eggling, the celebrated
German veterinary expert who some
time ago went to the United States to
examine the mare Bethel, which it was
alleged was entered in the German
trotting races by Bob Kneebs, the
American horseman under the name of
Nellie Kneebs, and for which offense
Kneebs is now under sentence Of nine
so;
awaiting the decision of his appeal, has
returned from his mission. Professor
Eggling has made his report to the
Central Criminal Court as the result Of
his examination of the horse and a
rehearing Of Kneebs' case will be held
shortly. Kneebs is not in good health
and his friends are exerting every eff
fort to obtain a speedy hearing, con-
fident that his release will Immediately
follow
Prayers have been ordered through
out the empire for the safe accouch-
ment Of Princess Irene of Hesse, wife
Of Prince Henry Of Prussia, brother Of
the Emperor, which event is expected
to take place almost Immediately.
Sophia Moshler, a colored woman, a
native Of the United States, was shot
by her jealous husband. in Lothringer
street, Berlin, Saturday, and died on
the spot. Her husband was employed
III the late Industrial Exhibition. He
was arrested while standing over the
body Of his victim, but shot himself be-
fore he could be disarmed and died in
great agony as he was being conveyed
to the hospital.
Pastor Notbrott of the German
American Synod is about to make a
tour OF Germany for the purpose of
delivering a course of lectures in aid