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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
MORE FOR LIBRARIES.
Mr.. Carnegie Will Make Gifts to TWEEN
ty-twO Additional Towns.

Just before Andrew Carnegie left
Pittsburg for New York he told w. n.
Frew that he had decided to give an
other $1,000,000 to twenty-five additional
towns for libraries. He said they were
places that needed item and would be
given out in amounts ranging from $780,
600 to $4,000. He did not tell Mr..
Frew the names of the towns and moth
ing can be learned OF them. Mr.. Car
negie has applications from hundreds Of
towns in the United States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

President Roosevelt has appointed
Frank r. Sargent OF Peoria, III, Com
missioner General Of Immigration to sue.
coed Terence v. powderly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

bienniat convention
of the clcb women
of the United
States was being
held. The city was
en- fete. Thou
sands of banners
red, green and vel
low-hung in every
thoroughfare and
the framework of
d o o T W a Us was
draped in the tri-
color b u n t i n g S.
Date palms, pepper
boughs, mountain
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
ENGINEER FOOLS ROBBERS.

Tells Them Extra " Follows and to
Stop Would Cause Collision.
An attempt to hold up the Frisco ex-
press was made near Seligman, Mo.
Two men boarded the train there and
under cover of darkness crept over the
tender and, leveling their revolvers at
the engineer, ordered him to reverse. lie
told them that to stop before arriving
at the next siding meant certain destrue-
ton, as he was closely followed by an
extra" When the train slowed up at
Washburn the robbers had become fright
ened and fed into the timber. Two sus
poets have been arrested at Seligman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

Neb. The estate is estimated to be
worth in the neighborhood of 100000
The wip --ovides for an annuity to be
paid to siiss Emma Morton, sister OF the
decedent, during the remainder of her
life. The estate is then divided into
four equal parts, one part for each OF
the four sons or their heirs by represen-
tation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Moros Are Crushed.

The War Department has received n
cablegram indicating Shat the campaign
against Sultan Bayan. one OF the prin-
cipal Mort chiefs. had been completely
successful. The result was accomplish
cd by gallant assault on the principal
Moro fort and its capture after number
OF the leading Moros had been killed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
TWO PERISH IN FLAMES.
Several Hurt in Fire Panic in New
York Factory.

Two persons persisted and several were
injured in a fire which Quilted the build
ing at 3O4 Pearl street, New York, oceu-
pied by the Eureka Bedding Company.
The fire started on the first floor near a
pile of stair pads. a boy was sweeping
loose cotton over the floor, and it is sup
posed that he swept the stuff over
lighted cigar or cigarette stub. The cot
ton burst into blaze, the stair pads
were set afire and in an instant the ire
spread over the first floor and assembled
to the upper floors. A panic ensued, and,
disregarding the fire escapes, many OF
the employees jumped from rear windows
TO the roof of an extension.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
General Bragg is Honored.

Gen. Edward s Bragg Of Wisconsin
has been named by the President TO I'll
the office Ct consul general at Havana.
The salary IS 10 be $500
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

DIR. +. " Aldrich. chicago. attacked
two detectives at Los Angeles who tried
10 serve writ, woanAel one, and then
shot and killed himself.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
]. ]. hilI,s Opinion.

]. J. Hill, The railway magnate, says
the injunction to control rates will be
futile, and that only roads that are best
equipped and best suited viii get traffic.
He speaks for what he calls inactive"
competition, denounces pooling, and de-
clares that roads that cannot carry
freight have no right to demand part of
the earnings OF another road.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
st. Lonis Exnosition Rnildinr soId.

The st. Louis exposition building was
sold at public auction for $2S0o00 to
Frederick w. Lehman for the ST. Louis
Union Trust Company The sale was
forced by the bondholders. who We're
surety for a mortgage for S150,oO0. The
building viii be torn down TO make way
for n library building.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Proofs Against AguinaIdo.

The War Department has given out
copies of telegram written by Agui-
nsldo three weeks before the battle at
Manila, in which he offered rewards of
money. lands and titles for capture OF
American troops with their officers. and
particularly for the capture of their com
mander.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

W. Mulock. minister Of labor. has IN
rrod1eed bin in the Dominion Parla-
ment to prevent strikes on Canadian rail
ways. The measure provides first for. q
provincial or state board Of arbitrator
ef three. one selected By the company.
one BY the employees. a third chosen by
these two. II they fail to agree N a Sc
lection the government VII appoint the
third
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
THINK STOLEN GIRL FOUND.
Police of Albany, n. Y, May Clear Up
Disappearance from Cincinnati, o.

Police of Albany, n. ", May Clear Up
Disappearance from Cincinnati, o.
A child about years OF age, an inmate
of a charitable institution in Albany,
y. Y, since April 3, when she was found
alone and abandoned on the street, is
believed by the local department of char
tiles TO be Margaret Vinton Taylor, who
disappeared Aug. 3, 1898. At the time
the Taylor girl disappeared she was Wis
iting her grandparents at FeInbush, near
Cincinnati, Ohio. The grandmother and
an aunt afterward admitted they knew
where the child was. They were indict-
ed for child stealing and sentenced TO the
penitentiary at Cincinnati. The child's
parents live at Bellevue. Ky.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Embezzier Gets Five Years.

Richard c. Davis, cashier of the Peo-
pies National Bank of Washington, Ind.
who pleaded guilty to embezzling over
$4,000 of the banks funds, which he
spent in gambling has been sentenced
by Judge John H. Baker of the federal
court in Indianapolis TO FIVE years i'm
prisonment in the prison at Columbus
Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Widow Accused of Murder.

Mrs Nellie Gabrin was arrested at
Denver, Colo, on a charge of numbering
her husband, Albert Gabrin, last Janu-
airy by administering poisoned wine at
a birthday celebration. The warrant was
sworn out by Chief of Police Armstrong
after an investigation lasting over
month.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
NIasked NIen Rifie a SO.

Three masked and armed saft-craekers
blew the safe az the Lake Shoe freight
depot az Cleveland. and secured an I'M
known sum Of money. thought TO be
about $500. The robbers had a violent
stlaggle with the night Waterman. The
safe was badly wrecked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
sIay Thirty-five Fugitives.

Eightyfour Moro prisoners, under
guard at Manila. made an attempt to
escape. At a preconcerted signal they
got between the soldiers forming the
guard and a company at dinner. The
latter, realizing what had happened. fred
on and pursued the Moros, killing thirty
FIVE of them and capturing nine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
War Vessels as scrap Iron.

a representative of an American COM
pany has purchased the wrecks of the
Spanish warships Almirante. Oquendo
and Nizcaya, and they viii be broken up
and sent TO Philadelphia as scrap iron.
The vessels will yield about 10000 tons,
and the government will receive 81 Il
fpp
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
MANI Hurt in Gas Explosions.

A building in South Branson street,
Marion, ind, occupied by Fansler's drug
store, Rowan's grocery, John Dilday's
saloon, John Darnell's saloon and Hud-
son & Otis restaurant, was demolished
by natural gas, injuring at least score
of people. The building was demolished
and the loss will reach $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Riot of Pesthouse Patients.

Crazed by whisky, three patients in the
county pestheuse at Deadwood, y. D.,
ended a night of riot by setting FIRE 10
the building and destroying it. Che other
patients. MANY of whom were in the
worst stages Of smallpox, narrowly es-
capped death. being rescued With difh-
Guilty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Killed by a cleudburst.

A cloudburst at Foss, Ok, drowned
nine persons and left many homeless.
Four bodies have been recovered. A
mile Of the Choctaw Railroad tracks was
washed out near the town and the loss
of town proper, viii amount to $780,
fkn
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
SEVEN DROWNED IN BOAT CRASH.
Ting Rams and Sinks Launch and Sum
day School Girls Perish.


Seven young members of Sunday
school class of the First Baptist Church
were drowned in the Maumee river Just
below Toledo, Ohio, as the result of the
naphtha launch Frolic, on which they
were taking a pleasure ride. being run
down by the tug Arthur Woods of the
Great Lakes Towing Company's fleet.
The launch is owned by Joseph w. Hep
burn, who invited eleven young people
TO take an evening ride. On she return
trip from Lake Erie the fatal collision
took place. Hepburn says he saw the
lights of the approaching tug, and think
ing il was bound straight down the river
he turned TO the east. When nearly
abreast of the launch the tug suddenly
TUNED to the east in order 10 make the
dock at Ironville, and before the launch
could get out of the way it was struck
and turned over. The launch sank about
100 feet from the dock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

The Wells elevator, situated GA Buffalo
river at the foot Of Indiana street. Buff
falo. y. y, Vas destroyed by fire. \
large quantity OF grain had hes.n placed
ia the elevator during the past week and
the loss on the building and It's contents
is estimated az SOD 600.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

long has had an at
traction for her.
She herself is anx-
ious to make the
trip and though it
is opposed by some
of the government
ministers. it is like
ly unless great
pressure is brought
to bear to keep her
home that she will
be the guest of the
American nation
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Warden,s Wife Enters Plea.

Mrs. Kate Soffel, wife of Warden
Soffel of the Allegheny County, Pa,
Jail, who figured in the sensational es-
cape ard recapture of the Biddle broth
ers last January, was called into court
and entered plea of guilty to the charge
of aiding and abetting the escape Of
prisoners.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Tornado Docs 500. ooO namape.

The Shenango tinplate works in New
castle. Pa, the largest tinplate works in
the world. We're almost wrecked by a
tornado. Every stack was torn from its
foundation and hurled through the ISot
Of the building, steam pipes We're broken
aud torn away ana the roof torn of.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Check Expense at Panama.

The Panama Canal Company is rc,luc-
ing the number NJ its employees consid-
erably. Director Roger and osher high
officials have been removed. The econ
omies resulting are said to exceed 200
600 francs annually.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

the big fair is to
be postponed until
1904. A number
of reasons are Civ
en- in his statement
as to why this ac-
ton is deemed ex-
pedient. One is
that foreign gov
ernments deemed
the time insu Ii
cient for them 10
prepare their exhib-
its, and therefore
would not take
mart in rho fair
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
snHer in a Wreck.

Two persons were killed and forty-dve
injured, two probably fatally, in bad
head-on collision between an emigrant
train and a fast freight near lockwood.
IA. ON the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. The two trains dashed toward
each other on a straight stretch of track.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Fatal south Dakota Tornado.

4 tornado which passed i've miles east
of Csnteryille. :. D.. destroyed Victor
AnderSons house and barns. killed his
baby and injured his wife anG mother.
Two horses were killed. Anderson was
away from home and lost MS reason
when he returned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Three Boys kiIIsd by Train.

Passenger train No 16 on the Lake
Shore struck snd Instantly killed Holly
Hogle. aged Is; Louis Mohr. aged 10.
and Cheney Gis, aged IL. two miles
and one-half east of Swanton, Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
saws Flag wan STAY.

President Roosevelt, in speech at
Washington banquet, said army and
navy had placed American flag in Phil
ippines, and il would stay there: he had
just returned from Annapolis graduation
and was enthusiastic aver the navy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

Two hundred and Fifty fishermen are
reported TO have been drowned in gale
which has made haylc OF the herring
fishing fleet on the west coast Of Japan.
The Japanese cruiser MusaShi was driv-
en- ashore. but her crew were saved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Renerts Roer Loss.

AdviceS from South Africa announce
that 90S Beers have been captsved aad
ten killed near Lindley, Orange River
Colony.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

President Shaffer has been reelected
as the head OF the Amalsamated Asso-
citation OF Iron. Steel and Tin Workers
in the convention in Wheeling. w. Va,
receiving las votes to SO for Thomas
Williams OF GAINESVILLE. Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

The falling OF the roof in mine No.
Of the New Mexico Fuel Ccmpany's coal
workings at Captain, \. NJ. resulted in
the death Of two miners, David Thomp-
son ana William Webb.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Jimenes Runs from Rebels.

II IS reported thai Santo Domingo, the
capital Of the Dominican republic. has
surrendered 10 the insurgent forces.
President Jimenes Of the Dominican re-
public is said to have taken refuge in
he Ercnch consulate there
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Goxernmeut Position for Mast.

Thomas Mast, the father Of American
car:catu-e. has been given a government
position. President Roosevelt has nomi-
mated him for consul general AZ GUaya-
gull, Ecuador
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
TWO stocIxmen Killed.

During a heavy fog an east-bolnd extra
freight train on the Union Pacific rSn
into freight train No. IA ut crossiEg
in North Topeka. Kan. killing two men
and injuring seven others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
stea1s His son.a watch.

Alexander Meussing was the prose-
cufor of his father in the police court at
Columbus. Ohio, and the latter was fined
SO and sent 10 the workhouse for thirty
days for stealing his sons watch.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Rio chilian Steamer Il Lost.

The large steamer Cheribon. dying the
Gillian flag and commanded BY Captain
W. T. Pitt. was totally wrecked on Re
meSiios reef. near Acajutian, Salvador.
Al hands we're gSscued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
JEALOUS CHILD SLABS BABY.
Boy Uses Knife When Sister Arrives
to Usurp His Place.

TO Usurp His Place.
Until the other day Willie Raymond
3 years old, was the master of his par
ents' home at 142S Baltic avenue, Attain
tic City. Upon the arrival OF baby sis
ter during the forenoon little Willie be-
came exceedingly jealous of the atten-
ton bestowed upon the infant by the
other members of the household, and,
awaiting favorable opportunity, he
stabbed the baby with knife, inilicting
a dangerous wound.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

John Redmond. the Irish leader in the
British House OF Commons, gave q din
ner 70 Bourke Cochran Of New York ar
the House Of Commons. at which several
members OF the Irish party were pres
eRt
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
MARGHERITA MAY VISIT US.

Dowager Queen of Italy Anxious to
See the United States.
Rumor again has it that Margherita,
the dowager Queen Of Italy, is soon to
visit the United States, a country that
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
HOLD UP A CAR AND THEN RUN.
Masked Bandits Drive OFF Police man,
but Fail to Rob Passengers.

DlIt r an 10 hOD FasstHGtTs.
Two masked men armed with revolvers
held up crowded electric car of the Old
Colony Street Railway Company on
Washington street, near Lagrange, in
West Roxbury, Mass, drove off a police
man with a shower of bullets, and took
to their heels without waiting to rob the
passengers. The car was filed with
passengers. The route is through thick
iy wooded district, where houses, electric
lights and policemen are scarce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
ST. LOUIS FAIR POSTPONED.

President Francis Issues Official No
tice of Change to 1904.
An official statement has been given
out by President David Il. Francis of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition that
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
WOMEN AT LOS ANGELES.

Federation of Clubs Hold Biennial
Session There.
One of the largest gatherings of women
the world has ever known assembled at
Los Angeles, Cal, recently, where the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
SENDS CONVICT TO THE NORTH.
Governor Pardons Negro on Condition
He Becomes Citizen of Massachusetts

He Becomes Citizen of Massachusetts
Gov. Jefferson Davis of Arkansas has
pardoned Andrew Thompson. negro, on
condition that Thompson 90 80 Massa
chusetts within the next thirty days with
the intention of becoming a citizen of
that State. Thompson was convicted of
assault with intent TO kill and sentenced
10 three years in the penitentiary. The
Governor makes the following indorSe-
ment on the application for pardon:
Having heard many expressions of sym
pathy by the citizens of Massachusetts
for what they We're pleased 70 call the
poor oppressed negro of the South. DO
grant unto Andrew Thompson a negro.
a full and free pardon ON condition that
he become within the next thirty days
n citizen of Massachusetts -
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
1t was hardly to be *
peeted that the week
,,,a,,Il ,oa.. ,t,,,to,. N moro
CHICAGO.

would pass WllSSGI more
serious turn in the labor situation. TrWi-
ble has been I'M the air for a time and
the beginning OF Che new month brought
the elimination of some long standing
disputes. Strikes occurred in many
places. yet. in the main, they were local
troubles involving no great body of men.
Ii Is gratifying to note an exceptional
freedom from the bitterness that too
often characterizes disputes between cap
ital and labor. tendency to avoid dem
onstrations liable to lead to violence, and
a marked disposition to adjust the diff
ferenees by arbitration. The building
trades have suffered. and in some places
new building plans have been hung up
pending a settlement. This delay TO
spring building is the most serious aspect
so far.
In all the cities Of the interior bank
clearings are running far ahead OF last
year Deliveries of wheat by elevators
to millers on May contract helped swell
the total. The grain markets held be-
tween the counter influences OF unrespon-
siye foreign markets and home cond-
tons, tending 30 make a high price
range. In the Northwest the season is
backward. The fact that the crop will
start uneven ard generally late is not
necessarily bad in itself, as one Of the
largest wheat crops ever kissed in the
Northwest was On seeding later than thu
average.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

a fead-end collision occurred near
Herine, Mo. bet6een two freight trains.
The engines weTe badly wrecked and an
unknown man. who was stealing alride.
was Killed. The train crew saved their
lives By jumping; from the trains, which
were running uade- a heavy head OF
steam.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
Vii I'D sterIir.g Morton.

The viii -of J. Stetiing Morton was
opened in the presence Of the heirs and
glaeir representatives 81 Nebraska City
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
A GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
John w. Gates, the Steel Magnate,
Has a New Ambition

Has a New Ambition.
The latest ambition Of John W. Gates.
the steel magnase and capitalist, is to
build for the Southern States a great
railway system. tina, will equal the inn
mense traffic lines Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The recent purchase in New
York, OF Louisville and Nashville stock,
IS part Of plat OF trun': aud branch
system Of railway lines that viii tap ey-
cry part Of the Southern States. To COM
pIete this scheme the Gates syndicate
is now endeavoring 10 get a controlling
interest in the Chicago and Eastern Iili-
nois road. as the Chicago end OF the pro-
posed system. The Louisville and Nash
vile viii be the connecting link with the
Southern Railway.
I'VE have great faith in the industries
OF the South" says Mr. Gates. The
day is not far distant when Chicago must
be brought in direct communication with
the industrial fields by a system OF rail-
roads under one management. The log
zeal Chicago connection with the Lonis-
vile and Nashville IS the Eastern lii
nois road. These two roads ard the
Southern Railway under one control,
would mean Ar immense amount OF new
business for Chicago
The IoTer house Of the Hungarian diet
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
COLLEGE HEAD DIES.
DEATH ATTRIBUTED TO WORRY
OvEE OPPOSITION.

Students of Wittenburg University
Had Offered Him Insult and Matter
Weighed Upon Him-Arkansas Gov
ernor Sends Convict to Massachusetts
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

Chinese war indemnity. amounting to
81, 202 200, has been paid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
HUNDREDS ARE SLAIN
AMERICANS KILL MCROS AND
SEIZE CHIEF FORT.

Fierce Hand to Hand Battle in the
PhiIippines-United States Supreme
in Mindanao After the Loss of a
Few Men-Ditches Full of Dead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
TWINS TO SING At EDWARD'S CORONATION


directly front ne
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

has ratified the Austro- Hungarian COM
mercial and consular treaty with Mexico,
which sapsed in 1867 and lad lot xiuce
been renewed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13

The clubs of the American League
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-05-13
League Base Bali Race.

Following is the standing of the clubs
of the National Baseball! League:
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1902-04-25
Killed by nsl Anarchist.

The Russian minister of. the IN,
terior, N. Siriagnlne, Was shot and
fatally wounded at i O'clock Wednes-
day Afternoon In the lobby OF the
ministerial Offices at st. Petersburg
by mao who held pistol close
the minister's person. The wounded
man died 5at 2 p. m. Tie assassin of
NJ. Sipiagt,ine Is a student, who gain.
cd access to the building disguised Iii
the uniform of m aide do camp, lie
met the minister on the main stair
case aud elnptied a revolver into his
body at close range. The assassin
was Immediately arrested. 4. Tho assass
SIN did not resist arrest. He said his
name was Balsailanstt, that he Was d
student at Kiefg, where he had been
sentenced compulsory military ser.
Vice for participating irtile riots ,os
1901. S He said lle had subsequently,
been pasdoned, but that he ilad nor
beer reinstatssd at tho university ard
tbat,ln therefore reyanged hiinselflps
on NJ Sipiagtlinc. III