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Show Fnncht For Life "With Her Iinmne Husband .St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14. In the grasp of her insane husband Mrs. Ralph Reif battled for her life from 7 p. m., last Saturday night until 2 a. in., Sunday Sun-day morning. She had been kept a prisoner by her husband in their third story flat for three days. For two day? of this time she was without food. When she attempted to leave the room her husband would si-i'p hpr and hrino her back. A tenant on the floor below, bearing the disturbance, finally called a policeman. police-man. Forcing open the door. Mrs. Reii was found lying on the bed with hei husband's hands clutching her throat. She was struggling feebly but was toe weak to offer much resistance. Reii was takeu to the city hospital. He had been confined in the insane asylum foi several months, but was released three weeks ago at the request of his wife, as it was thought he was cured. Reif is a Bricklayer. Filii-.liio Capital Captured. Manila, Nov. 14. Colonel Bell's regiment reg-iment and a small force of cavalry entered Tarlac without opposition. Where Aguinaldo, with his army and the so-called government, has fled is a mystery. Communication with distant points is impossible, except by means of the government wire, which is crowded with ollieial business. General MacArthur has taken Bam-ban. Bam-ban. This is supposed to be the strongest position held by the Filipinos, except Tarlac. The brief accounts of the engagements received indicate that the rebels fought according to theii recent tactics, retreating after firing a few volleys. One officer of the Thirty, sixth regiment is the only American, reported killed. It is thought that Aguinaldo is making1 mak-ing1 an attempt to reach some point on the coast w here he can escape from the islands. |