Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 July 1882 — Page 1

E8TABT..18HBD IN 1841.

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THE LION LEAPS.

And Snatches a Bunch of Tail Feathers From the Pelican of the Nile.

Seymour, the Sad Sea-Dog, Storms the TerHble Turrets of the Turbaned Tnrks.

They Tnm Out to be Saitd-Hills, and are Mercilessly Mowed bv British Bombs.

England Loses Five Killed and Twen-ty-Seven Wounded as the Net Besult of the Skirmish.

Arabi Not Heard from Yet, but Supposed to be Blown Over Among the Hottentots.

Meanwhile the Sultan Rent# Hli» Head on Lew "Wallace and Begf* England to Call offHer Dogu.

AVAR IX EGYPT.

The Netv* In the Lords.

LONDON, July 11.—At 0 p. m. Lord Northbrook rea'd a telegram just received,stating thatall the forts had been silenced except one or two inside the harbor.

Official Account of tlie Fight. LONDON, July 11.—A special correspondent of the Associated Press with the British fleet telegraphs:

OFF ALEXANDRIA, July 11, 6 p.m.—A British naval oflicer has furnished me with the following account of the day's operations: Bombardment commenced at 7:4 this morning. The iron-elads ttuperb, Sultan, and Alexandria engaged and totally destroyed Fort Pharos and the Liglithouso batteries, which are at the entrance to the new port,and were intended to dominate the approach to the new harbor, the flagship Invincible, the Monarch and Penelope took up commanding positions inside the reefs, and, assisted from the outside by the Temeraire,attacked with destructive effect the strong positions of Fort Mex, with the Lighthouse and shore batteries. The Inflexible was stationed so as to command the lighthouse batteries, Fort Pharos and Fort Mex, at the same time, and was thus in position to co-operate both with the division outside and inside the reefs. The gun vessels Bittern, Condor, Beacon, Decoy and Cygnet attacked the Marabout batteries at the entrance to •the harbor and taking a close and distructive range soon silenced them, after which they ran in and shelled Fort Mex, on the southern side of the entrance to the an chorage, or outer harbor. The Invincible, under cover of the guns of the Bittern, then landed a party of blue jackets and marines who entered Fort Mex and blew up the heavy guns. The bombardment practically ceased at noon, though woinc heavy guns are at this hour still shelling Fort Napoleon, the large work, situated at the southern angle of the harbor and dominating the town.

The fort does not reply. On the whole, the Egyptians fought their batteries with uiore determination than had been expected. Several of the earthworks behind which the guns were mounted were found to be mere heaps of sand.

Opening: (inns.

LONDON, July 11.—The Standard's correspondent on tho In.vinciblo telegraphs the following: -*-»*-.•

ALEXANDRIA, Julv 11, 9:10 a. m.— The attack on the forts has now been kept up two hours. Smoke hangs over the town, along the line of the jshore batteries and among the ships, and it is difficult to see what damage has been done. It is certain, however, that tlie enemv lias suffered very lieavilv. Fort Marsa F1 Kanat has been blown up by the tire from the other batteries. The -forts are slackening their lire. The top of the tower of Fort Pharos has been carried away and manv guns have been dismounted on that and other forts. The flag of Geneva, the Bed Cross, is flying over the hospital in the city. Dutch and

Greek flags are hoisted over their respective Consulates. At the beginning of the bombardment immense excitement was visible. Crowds of people were seen wending their way toward the Palace. The streets are now deserted, the people having fled or taken refuge in cellars. There are no signs of a surrender so far.

A telegram from the Eastern Telegraph Company's steamer, Chilton, Bent at 11:1" this morning says: Tlie 'bombardment- still continues. The forts are gradually being silenced. The Has HI Tin forts lire suffering severely from the heavy and disastrous lire of the ships Alexandria, Superb and Temeraire.

Weak RespoiiHe from the Forts. Admiral Seymour telegraphs as follows: The ships opened tire at 7 o'clock this morning. The return fire from the forts was ineffective. An explosion in Fort Marsa El Kanat had occurred by 8 o'clock.

The ships engaged are, Hie Inflexible, Temeraire, Penelope, Superb, Sultan, Invincible, Alexandria and .Monarch.

Guns Dismounted

ALKXANURIA, July 11.—Shortly after noon, all the exposed guns on the forts were dismounted, and only those in sheltered positions were able to return the British lire. Fort Marso F.l Kanat, which was blown up, was only completed a week ago on Sunday last. The Sloncrieffe battery and Pharos fort have been silenced by the guns of the Temeraire and Inflexible. It is reported the Khedive's yacht has been sunk in the harbor.

ALEXANDRIA, July 11.—Admiral Seymour recommences the attack on Fort Gubarrie and the harbor forts in the morning. The small etleet of the ton and other heavy guns on the earth works caused sonic, disappointment in tlie fleet. The' (Invincible had four wounded. The Inflexible was hit five times.

The Mngnztne Mown p.

LONDON, July 11— A dispatch received from Alexandria says that the magazine at Fort Ada has been blown up

Nenr the Ducal Palace.

ALEXANDRIA, July 11.—The Fort

Ada magazine, which was blown up was located close to the vice-regal palace outside the harbor.

Four Forts Blownup.

ALEXANDRIA, July 11.—The fire of the fleet commands the railway to Cairo. Up to noon four forts in all were blown up. No casualties to the fleet are discernible.

Cloning Suez.

LONDON, July 11.—A despatch to the Lloyds from Port Said states that the British Consul there, by order o£ Ad-

iniral .Seymour, has stopped ships from entering the Suez canal. A Protest.

PARIS, July 11.—The agent of the Suez canal telegraphs De Lesseps that he has written the naval commanders protesting against the action of the British Consul at Part Said in preventing vessels entering the canal, as violations of its neutrality, and declaring that the company will hold the British Government responsible. The whole staff of the canal remains at their posts.

The Snltan Kicks.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11.— Dufferin, British Ambassadornotified •the Porte on Mondav of Admiral Seymour's intention to bombard the Alexandrian forts if Arabi Pasha remained obdurate. The Porte the same evening telegraphed Musuras Pasha, it?

Ambassador at London, that such an act would constitute a grave infraction of the sovereign rights of the Sultan, and it is expected theBritish ill order Admiral Sey:

The Knglinh XjORH.

LONDON, July 11—In the Common.' this evening, Campbell Banneman, Financial Secretary of the A\ ar Office, read the following"telegram:

ALEXANDRIA, July 11, 7:50 p.m.— Total number killed, 5 wounded, 27 distributed as follows: Killed on the Alexandria, 1 Superb, 1 Sultan, 2 Inflexible,!. Wounded on the Alexandria, II Superb. 1 Sultan, 7 Invincible, (i Inflexible, 2 Penelopu, 8. Twelve officers and men landed from the Inflexible under cover of the fin of the Condor and Bittern, and detroved with dynamite the heavy guns of Fort Mexs.

The Porte Howls for Merey. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11—Evening —The Porte has telegraphed Musuras Pasha, Turkish Ambassador at London, the following: "The Porte luu learned that Admiral Seymour luu opened fire. It is superfluous to dilate upon the extreme gravity of thisfact. In view of the urgency of thif matter, the Porte confines itself t-o re questing you, without a moment's los? of time, to make pressing representa tions to Lord Granville to issue orders to cease firing immediately, in ordei to avert still greater misfortunes."

The Sultan Telephones for Wallace. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11.—General Wallace has had a confidential audience with the Sultan, which lasted four hours. It is believed that the subject of conversation was the Egyptian crisis, and that the friendly intermediation of the 1 nited Statet was suggested.

The European conference is in state of complete discord. Saved from the Wreck.

ALEXANDRIA, July 11—Afternoon. The report of the sinking of the Khedive's vacht is untrue.

The Egyptian loss is unknown, but is likely severe. Part of the lias Tin Palace is in ruins. The lighthouse is slightly damaged.

Tlie Powers are Quiet

PARIS, July 11— A dispatch from Vienna savs it is admitted in govern ment circles that England is perfectly justified in her vigorous action agains Arabi Pasha's attitude of provocation, and so long as England pursue: this line of conduct, she will meet with no opposition from the Powers

A dispatch from Alexandria reports that the Egyptian Ministers were nol aware,yesterday, of Admiral Seymour's ultimatum, because it was intercepted by Arabi Pasha.

The Feeling in Franco.

PARIS, July 11.—Though of course it it was not unexpected, yet the new: that Admiral Seymour had bombarded Alexandria this morning created great sensation here. The belief gains ground that England has all along had a secret understanding with Turky It is even said that De Frevcinet knows of a secret treaty between the two Powers. If the question comes up in the Chamber this afternoon an exciting scene may be expected, as the committee on Egyptian credit will doubtless lay its report {before tlie House. Gambetta may also find die moment favorable for presenting an elaborate defense of his foreign policy, which lie has for some time been meditating.

A dispatch to the Firago, announces that Toulga Pasha, yesterday, pro eeeded to the palace of Has K1 Tin and informed the Khedive that hewa: to consider himself a prisoner. A cor don of Egyptian troops surrounded Der viseh Pasha's residence. The Izeddin is making efforts to approach the shore to carrv off Derviseh, but without success. The Khedive's sons are on board the Madhrahousa. Popular feeling in Alexandria grows more and more hostile to Arabi.

BIOGRAPHY AND HISTOKY.

The Present Klieilive of Egypt. -Tewtlk is the son of a slave, and his father, Ismail, In changing the order of succession, never Intended that he shold bo tho heir. The ex-Khedive gave the place of legitimate spouse to another woman who is now staying with hint in Naples. Ismail Intended to establish the Napoleonic distinction between a civil and royal family. He was encouraged to hope that he might purchase the right to do so by the late Sultan. Hut when Abdul Aziz found that there was no more money to be extracted from the Khedive, and learned that Tewflk was easy-temper-ed and very ignorant, he insisted upon his right of primogeniture being respected. Only a few intriguing friends, who had secretly backed his luck, when Ismail was at Cairo, knew that he was not so Ignorant as he made believe. One of them was Slgnor Martino. the cousin of Ills Italian friend, and now his private secretary.

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ment will abstain. SaUl Again iu Power.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 11.—Said Pasha, formerly Prime Minister, has been reappointed to that office in succession to Abdurrahman Pasha.

Not Against the Power*.

LONDON, July 11.—In the House ol Lords, this afternoon, Granville sail) the bombardment at Alexandria does not constitute a declaration of \vai against the allied Powers, as the Government is not in alliance^ with the military despotism now de iacto ruler of Egypt.

Orilercd to Egypt.

LONDON, July 11.—The second battalion Royal Irish regiment has been ordered to proceed to Egypt withir twenty-four hours.

Tewflk was supposed to be in the hands of Martino. This was an error. He had a very clever wife, and was uxorious. The Ilanem Enemeh feared no rival. It was she who would reign, and she was an Anglomaniae. Her dearest friends were English ladies. Whenever the'Khedive gives an audience to a Minister or foreign

Consul the Ilanetn Enemeh is posted behind a screen of carved wood, where she hears and sees, but remains invisible. One day a conversation between the French controler and Tewflk was suddenly interrupted by an altercation behind the screen. Tlie disputants were Enemeh and her mother-in-law, who is Jealous of her Influence, and is a superstitious, Illtempered old woman, who thinks that it was by virtue of her incantations Ismail was deposed. If the old lady had her own way, a sorcerer would have been placed over the Cabinet when her son began his reign. Tewflk would be delighted if Enemeh had a stronger belief in sorcery. His faith In the supernatural, such as it has been revealed to lilm by his mother, Is absolute.

He is fond of the companionship of children, and himself directs all the Christinas aiul.other juvenile parties that are given by his three young people. The eldest of the trio Is 12 years old, and the most youthful, Princess Kadshat, Is In her fourth year. A prodigious quantity of Konian candles and Bengal lights are consumed at these fetes, to. which the children of distinguished Europeans at Cairo are invited.

Asa ruler, Tewflk has adhered to the onstltutional theory of government. Ho Is satisfied withdrawing his pay and leaving to his Ministers all responsibility. Whatever they decree lie countersigns, and asks no questions—except behind the scenes, where he applies for information and advice to the shrewd Martino.

Tewflk lias never been In the money market. If there is one thing in which he is firm, It is the auditing of his household accounts, which he looks Into carefully. His good nature shows itself in a thousand small ways, but never Iu profusencss. Cairo is no longer the Eden of the Palais Royal aetress. l'he Spot where tlie Troops Will lie

J.aiuled.

Aboukir, or, as it is often spelled, Abookeer, is an Egyptian village with a port. It li situated at the western extremity of the bay of the same name, and is fifteen miles northeast of Alexandria. Abouklr Ilrst became famous in modern history by the destruction of the French fleet In its bay by Nelson on August 1, 1798. 1 he French ships were covering the rear of Napoleon Bonaparte's army In Egypt, and were keeping tip li is communication with Franco. Admiral Nelson had thought, thein at another point in the Mediterranean and had spent much time in useless search. When he finally sighted the enemy In the bay of Abouklr, one evening at dusk, lie determined to attack them without delay. Though taken wholly by surprise, the French made a stout resistance, and the battle proved to be one of the most desperate and bloody in the anna!* of naval warfare. It ended at daybreak in a great victory for the English. Only four French vessels escaped. France also lost over .",1)00 men. The Fnglish loss was but 895, and this number includes many who were only slightly wounded. Nelson was himself injured, but soon recovered, while Brueys, tlio French Admiral, died

Ills wounds. The battle of Abouklr, jr, as the English call it, of the Nile, furnished Mrs. Henians the theme for one of !ier most touching poems, based on the heroism of the son of Vice Admiral Casablanca, a Corsican in the French service. At Abouklr, on July '23, 17W, Bonaparte, with a comparatively small force, almost annihilated the Turkish army, under Mustapha Pasha. The French cavalry, on this occasion, but a few hundred men.

I rove -1,000 Turks down the beach into the sea. The majority of them being drowned, the surface of the water soon became hidden from view by hosts of floating turbans -a fact on which French historians since that tlmfc have dwelt with pride. The next great engagement near Abouklr, was in 1S01. Napoleon had left Egypt and the remnants of the French army to their fate to return to France and assume the Consulship. Seeing what a flneopportunIty she had for obtaining possession of the mouth of the Nile, England sent a fleet to Alexandria, with an army under theconiuiand of Sir Ralph Ahercrombie. Tho ISritish landed in .small boats at Abouklr, under the tire of the French batteries, and, after a hot fight, succeeded in driving away their opponents. Abcrerombio's forces having swelled by the acquisition of some native irregular roops, he began his march for Alexandria, but. before reaching that city, found the French army drawn up in line of battle under General Menu ready to meet him. Then ensued the famous battle of Alexandria, In which, like Wolfe at Quebec, Abercronibie was laid low in the hour of victory. This engagement put an •nd to French rule in Egypt, and in a few weeks afterward what remained of Bonaparte's once so proud and victorious army was on its way back to Toulon on board of British men-of-war. A few years later, however, Abouklr also saw saw thc'eollapse of British power. Here General Fraser's unfortunate command, arter being decimated by sickness and the attacks of Mehcmet All's irregulars, boarded the British fleet and returned to Eng land.

A Story of the Egyptian Riot. Paris Cable to New York Telegram. Concerning the Egyptian crisis, the.Do-bats-tells tho following story: On the memorable day of the massacre some fifty Arabs, led by a half-naked Marabout, carrying a green (lag and a saber, ran amucl: through the streets of Alexandria. They made a prodigious noise to keep up their courage, for a long timo being lucky enough to meet only stray Europeans, These they hacked and slaughtered to their heart's content. On turning Into the Rue du Mnrehe, however, tliev came upon three Wrecks, seated at a cafe smoking. Without stopping for a moment to reflect on the odds arrayed against him, one of the Greeks put down his nargile and walked up to the Marabout. That worthy at once set up a dismal howl, "Help! help! Children of Islam! to the rescue! They areassasslnating us!" On this, tho Greek snatched the hero's saber out of his hand and struck him with it several times in the face. Having thus shown lilm the measure of his contempt, he ran him through the body before his fifty followers, and in the coolest way returned to his nargile. The Arabs, panic stricken, bolted round the corner, and although after this the three Wrecks sat outside the

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for some hours, they were not once molested. Our Naval X'orce in Egypt. From tho Boston Post.

In view of the present important crisis in Egyptian artairs, and the probabilities of an approaching conflict in which France, England and other nations will be obliged to take an active part in order to protect and maintain their interests in that quarter of theglobe, it will, no doubt, be of much interest to our readers to know the strength of the American naval force which is now cruising off Alexandria. This will be of additional interest from the fact that several of the great Powers have already dispatched squadrons to the same objective point. The

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ships of the American force prise what is known In our nomenclature as "the European squadron." There are four ships, the Lancaster, Nipsic, Galena and Quinnebaug, the squadron being commanded by Rear Admiral J. W. A. Nicholson. The Lancaster is the flagship, and the class to which each ship belongs, together with the number of guns and the names of the offleers, Is as follows:

Lancaster, second rate, ten guns—Captain, Bancroft Gherardl. Qulnnebaug, third rate, eight gunsCommander, William Whitehead.

Nipsic, third rate, six

RUSSIA.

Moscow Pays Its Last Tribute to the Dead Hero Skobeleff. THE EMPEROR WHITES RESPECTS.

Moscow, July 11.—The Emperor has sent General SkobelefTs sister, Princess Belosselsky, the following telegram: *'1 am terribly overcome and grieved by the sudden death of your brother. It is an irreparable loss to the army. All we soldiers will weep for him. It is sad, sad, indeed, to lose a man so useful uud so devoted to duty."

Skobeleff in State.

Crowds have been to see SkobelefTs body at the church to which it was transferred on Saturday evening. The, visitors were deeply affected and manyf eyes were wet. The little church was) fragrant with flowers and wreaths. Among the most remarkable tributes' of the Moscow military staff and of the School of Military Surgeons was that of the Academie" d'Etat, being over eighteen feet in circumference, and decorated with ribbons of the order oi, St. George, and inscribed "Skobeleff, the hero." The first requiem service began yesterday at ten o'clock. Archimandrite Athanasius officiated, assisted by numerous priests. Prince Dolgaronkow, the Minister of War Counts Adleberg and Baronofl", and a number of SkobelefTs old comrades of Plevna and Geok Tepe were present. At eleven o'clock the mass of requiem was celebrated. The Skobeleff family was represented by the General's brothers-in-law, Te-f cheremetiew and Prince Bellosselsky wlio received each fresh arrival. Troops lined the road to Riazan station, a surging crowd of ovei 100,000 people filled the streets, and the roofs were covered with human forms.

At noon Grand Duke Nicholas, the Emperor's uncle, and the Grand Duke Alexis arrived from St. Petersburg and were driven to the church, cheered by the peoplo all the way. On reaching tlie building the Archimandrite said a few words of farewell, and the uncovered body of the hero was placed on the bier and borne in a solemn procession to ltiazan station, followed by the two Grand Dukes, all the Generals in Moscow, the military band, the Princess Dolargowski, and the staff'. Pravers were again said in the presence of the enormous crowd, then tm body having been reverently deposited in the car reserved for it, the train started for Kiazan.

GREAT BRITAIN.

Booth ill London.

LONDON, July 11.—Edwin Booth, today, gave a matinee Performance^ of Kichelieu, tlie whole dramatic profession of London being invited to be present. Booth was enthusiastically received and called forward after each act. Among those present were Wilson, Barrett, Irving. Bancroft, Kyrles, Belle, W. Toole, Ford, Kobertson,

Warner, and Mrs. John Wood, Miss Ellen Terrv and Mrs. Swanbrough.

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TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12,1882.

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Deall3' Duel.

MATAMOKAS, Mexico, July 11.—Captain A1 vers and Major Cordova, officers of the Second regiment, fought a duel at San Louis Potosi, yesterday. The former was killed on the spot the latter died soon after he was removed from the field. lrig!it "\vitli Uandltti.

Part of the Second corps of Gen d'Armes fought the banditti under Manuel Gomez, near La^Meda Luna, in Jalisco, yesterday. Manuel and Jose Gomez,"leaders,"and seven others of the banditti, were killed. The balance were scattered.

Water ntil Wind.

HASTING*, Neb., June 11.—There was a bad storm here this morning, the heavy hail in the city breaking most of the glass on the north side of buildings, and destroying fruit and gardens. The hail, however, extended only about a mile west and north and biit little further east, but it swept down southeast with accumulated force, unroofing the depot and schoolhouse at Glenville and doing other damage. The crops are badly damaged in the circle of the hail, but fortunately its area is not large, at least in this section. Outside the hail for. a few miles there was a strong wind, but doing little damage. An elevator at Kensaw, west of us, was moved a little and considerably wrecked,

In Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, July 11.—A very heavy wind storm passed over Marvsville," Kansas, on the St. Joseph & Western railroad, one hundred miles west of St. Joseph, about 10 o'clock this morning. From the fact that the wires are all prostrated it is thought serious damage was done to the town. A heavy storm also prevailed at Lincoln, Neb., and through that section of country, but as the telegraphic communication was severed there, also, no particulars can be obtained.

Suit to Set Aside a Will. ST. Lor IS, Julv 11.—Mary Eglington Barr, onlv daughter of lie v. D. Eglington Barr, the well known Episcopal minister, recently deceased, filed a suit to-dav to set aside her father's will. She alleges undue influence and a diseased mind through intemperance and ilio use of opiates. Dr. Barr bequeathed nearly all his property to charitable institutions, not leaving ins daughter a penny. She has brought suit against the executor, ex-Judge Wickham, chancellor of tho Episcopal diocese of Missouri.

Killed His Nephew.

CI.AKKSVIM.E, Ky., July 11.—John Iiowsie yesterday shot and killed his nephew, John Lamb. Rowsie and Lamb had quarreled, and the former ordered the latter to leave his premises, when 141111b cocked a riHe he had in his hands. Rowsie immediately tired with fatal effect.

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From the above it will be seen that the squadron consists of four ships, aggregating thlrtv-two guns, and carrying In tho neighborhood of,],000 men, which force is considered adequate to look after American Interests in Egypt.

The Business Dnriuir Ike Entire Day Coudncted Without a Recognized Head.

The Debate Very Spirited—"Liar" a Favorite Word—Other Similar Terms Frequently Used.

An Attempt Made to Knock Down

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The time of holding the convention was set for two o'clock p. m. By one the crowd commenced to assemble, and half an hour later the Court House halls and stairways were crowded. At a quarter to two the doors were thrown open and the room was soon crowded. The Vigo delegation occupied the seats immediately in front of the bench, where they were joined by the Davis delegates from Sullivan. The ten Shelton men from this county occupied the jury box, 011 the right of the bench, and the body of tl room was well filled with citizens of Vigo who came down to assist Dav'iB and sfce the fun. Each of the delegations sat eyeing each other closely, neither seeming inclined to commence hostilities.

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W. T. Beauchanip, chairman of the Vigo county executive committee^ and David Crawley, chairman of the Sullivan countv committee, had each taken his stand" 011 the bench. No agreement could be reached as to which should call the meeting to order, and at 2 o'clock both made an attempt to do so at the same time. John G. Wil liams at once placed in nomination for chairman Hon. Benjamin F. Havens, and D. N. Taylor placed in nomination Ferd. 10. Basler 111 the Shelton interest. Amid the greatest confusion, each party yelling at the top of their voice, John F. Reagan called the roll of the counties by townshipsand wards, whereupon Mr." Beauchanip declared Benjamin F. Havens elected chairman, and at the same time Mr. Crawlev declared Ferd E. Basler duly elected. Before either of the gentlemen came forward D. N. Taylor took the floor and offered the following resolution, or rather attempted to read it through:

Whereas, Sullivan county under the call of her nemoeratlc^executive committee, appointed and elected her fifteen delegates by county convention, and by resolution Instructed them to oast the vote of Sullivan comity as a unit for .Tohu W Hlielton as candidate for Circuit Judge.

And whereas, Vigo county, under call oflierDenioeratie executive committee, directed that each ward In hecityof Terre Haute, and each township In the eouhty of Vigo select and appoint one delegato to the Judicial Convention, and that licr count convention should select, and appoint the five remaining delegates, all of which has been done under said calls. And whereas It is Ju=t and right that this convention should give ell'ect to the will of each county as thus defflnitely ascertained and expressed be It therefore.

Resolved, That In voting for candidate forjudge, the secretary of this Convention shall call the roll a.s follows:

First—Sullivan County, and record and count her vote as declared by the chairman 01 her delegation, in obedience to her plain and expressed will? as declared by resolution.

Second—Each ward in the city of Terre llaute, and each township in Vigo Countv, ami record and count the vote as the same may be cast by the delegates from each respective ward and township.

Third—The remaining live delegates appointed by the County Convention of Vigo County, and record and count the vote as the same ifiay be cast by said delegates or their chairman. lie was constantly interrupted by loud shouts, yells, clapping ot hands and stamping of feet, so that it was impossible to hear a word uttered by him three feet awav. After the noise had somewhat subsided D. N. Taylor nominated T. J. Wolfe for secrctarv, and John G. Williams placed John F. Reagan in nomination for the same position. Bv this time both Havens and Basler had come forward to assume the duties of chairman, and the former being more active in his movements secured the gavel and judge's seat. The noise again commenced, and for a time it seemed as though pandemonium had broken loose.

James B. Patton, chairman of the Sullivan delegation, finally mounted

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Drag Out Chairman Havens, .. But it Fails.

Davi* for Judge and Sholton for Prosecutor the Result of ajComproniisc Between tlie Rivals.

Special to the Terre Haute Express. SrU.IVAN, Ind., July 11.—The Democrats of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, composed of the counties of Sullivan and Vigo, have been attempting to hold a convention here to-day for the purpose of nominating a Circuit Judge and Prosecuting Attorney. The convention is composed of thirty-eight delegates—twenty-three from Vigo, and fifteen from Sullivan, most of whom arrived here yesterday afternoon, and the remainder this morning. Both factions caucused last night and this forenoon. Tho Davis men found that they had sixteen votes from Vigo and five from Sullivan, one inorc than was necessary to sebure a'nomination. This number was'conceded by the Shelton men, but they claimed the Sullivan delegation solid on the strength of instructions given by the county convention last Saturday. The Sullivan delegates were elected by a county delegate convention consisting of 120 members, last Saturday, the delegates from each township electing their own delegates to the judicial convention, and reporting the names to tlie general convention for confirmation. The five Davis delegates are Noah Crawford, of Jackson B. G. llanna and Joel Hendricks, of Curry Uriah Dilley, of Fairbanks, and Colvin, of Gill township. These delegates claim to have been elected by their respective townships and beyond the reach of instructions, by the county convention.

present to have common sense, in which the Vigo delegation warmly seconded him. He swore that he wouldn't recognize Havens as chairman, and wanted the work of the Convention commenced decently. He expressed the opinion that they had better quit and retire if they couldn't proceed with good will toward each other. He accused Yigo of bad faith in springing the question of which of tiie chairmen should call the contention to order. Crowley is the elder of the two, and liad a right to call the convention to order, and if he was not permitted to di) so they would leave the hall, [cries of "no, no, let them do that"] or remain and fight them to the bitter end, and "cursed be he," etc.

John G. Williams arose to reply, but was interrupted by D. N. Taylor, who was not over anxious to extend to the Davis men the courtesy which had been extended. Patten. Williams said that all he asked was the same courtesy which had been extended to their opponents. Basler here interposed, and insisted upon Crawley officiating as chairman. When quiet was somewhat restored Williams proceeded to say that Beauchanip had called upon Crawley to make some arrangement with him in regard to calling .the convention to order, but that Crawley would enter into no agreement, on the ground that he was afraid of Vigo. A committee was then appointed to confer with the Sullivan delegation to see if an "unseemly mob" could be avoided. He thought they ought to meet together as gentlemen and Democrats, and he wanted each delegate to vote his sentiments. He had asked Crawley to present the matter to the Sullivan delegation, which he had promised to do, but the delegation had refused. Sullivan county only instructed the delegation to vote' for Shelton. It need not vole ?.s a unit 011 organization, although he had been informed that it had resolved to vote as a unit 011 all questions.

This was denied by Patten, who again proceeded to deliver a lengthy oration, in which he stated that if any ot the Sullivan delegates wished to disregard their instructions they might do so and answer for it to their constituents. He claimed that at least two-thirds of the Democrats of Sullivan county were for Shelton, and he proposed to cast the vote of the delegation as a nnit for him. He denied that anv overtures had been made to him by the Vigo delegation as to calling the convention to order.

This statement called Williams to his feet who demanded of Crawley an explanation, which was attempted, but which proved a failure. Williams went on to refer to the convention held two years ago at Hartford for the nomination of a candidate for Prosecuting attorney, into which the Vigo lelegation went instructed for the nomination of a Vigo county man. Sullivan refund to go into that convention until'the instructions were rescinded, which was done. Instructions are undemocratic. If Sullivan insists pon voting as a unit 011 organization, igo will have to do the same,

Patten again insisted that Vigo had been in the habit of instructing her delegations for the last ten years, and Sullivan has done the-tiimt. The Sullivan convention of Saturday last had 1 perfect right to instruct the delegates. The majority of those delegates met this morning and agreed to carrv out those instructions. Before proceeding further Havens must retire from the position which he is usurping. I cannot recognize him as chairman of this convention.

Williams said that he didn't understand Patton to claim that the instructions of the County Convention compel the delegates to vote as a unit on organization. He said he understood the Vigo delegation thoroughly. He also knew the Shelton men in that delegation, and he was willing they should vote for their man They have aright to do so, and the Sullivan delegates should be allowed to do likewise. He wanted to organize the convention 011 a fair basis. It makes 110 difference whether Havens leaves the chair or remains, nor does it matter who calls the convention to order if each delegate is allowed to speak his sentiments.

Patten admitted that the proposition appeared fair on its face, but he feared there was something behind the throne. He understood that there are Davis delegates in the Vigo delegation who represent Shelton districts, and mentioned Charles St. John, of Prairieton, as one such.

St. John promptly denounced the statement as false. Taylor arose and asserted that St. John was guilty of falsehood, whereupon the latter rose from his seat and made a break for his accuser. Taylor got hold of a cane and a collision seemed imminent, when the delegates interfered and restored quiet.

Crawford, of Jackson Township, Sullivan County, one of the Davis delegates, made a short speech, setting forth his reasons for voting for Davis, and showing his right to disregard the instructions of the County Convention.

Patten, Williams, and Crawtord indulged in a spirited spat for a short time, in the course ol which some language more forcible than elegant was indulged in, after which Patten, seemingly tired of the strife, proposed "for God's sake" to adjourn and leave the nomination to a decision of the primaries.

Williams objected to this. He said the Vigo delegation had been invited down here to nominate a candidate for Judge. Not only that, but a few weeks ago the people were called together in the primaries to select delegates to this convention, and the work should now be completed. If Shelton had a majority of these delegates, would Patten "make such a proposition "We have the majority," said Patten "fifteen in Sullivan and seven in Vigo. You had better go to school." "I wont go to vourschool," respond-' ed Williams, "where ten kills five, and sixteen wont kill seven. All we want is a free vote and a fair count. 1 have never lived in Sullivan, but 1 have tried to post myself concerning its methods. My information is that, the

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townships met in convention and each You are as wise as serpents. 1 ,1 i... silt HFLUAH lit one selected delegates to the county convention. In that county convention an attempt was made to appoint aeoinmittce to select the delegates to this convention. The attempt failed. In the same covention Mr. Patten introduced a resolution allowing thea townships to. retire, select the delegates, and report them to the convention for confirmation or rejection. The selections were made ami confirmed. The delegates were appointed by townships and are here representing those townships. Tliey are entitled to fair play. Thev want fair play and will have fair play if they remain here

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tp compare the convention of to-uay with that of four years ago, 111 he accused the Davis men of bolting then and nominating their man in the Court House yard. He accused them of believing in instructions then but disregarding them now. He accused them of carrying the delegates from Vigo for their candidates by unfair means. He insisted that they secured for Davis the Vigo delegates at large by having them elected first in the order of business, and intimated that money liad been freely used.' He told a number of tales out of the political school.

Harper came to his feet for the first time in the convention, and went for Patten and Taylor in a manner that was amusing and interesting to disinterested spectators. He accused Patten of being defeated 800 votes in a Democratic county, and said that Taylor had asserted "that in the event of Davis' nomination he wanted to see the Vigo county ticket defeated. He handled his opponents without gloves, which afterwards brought both these gentlemen to their feet in explanation and denunciation. Patten's speech was. unusually severe and language used which will not bear an appearance in print.

At 3:40 p.m. committeemen Crawley and Beauchanip retired for_consultation to devf®e- means of solving the difficulty and reaking the deadlock. After aii absei .ce of an hour they returned and reported that no agreement could be arrived at. Crawford moved a call of the roll of the counties by townships and wards, and Taylor again bobbed up with his resolution in his hand. Havens said that no harm could come from such a call. This brought the irrepressible Patten to his feet once more, sipd he vociferously demanded that- Havens vacate the chair. Basler and Taylor also made an attack, after which Havens endeavored to explain his position. Then Beauchanip offered the following resolution: (fentlemen and Delrgatet:

This is a delegate convention, where, according to reason and .fairness and the usago of the Democratic party, the delegates are each and every one entitled to record his vote ajid that the majority must govern.

I therefore propose.that in order to select a permanent chairman of this convention, the several townships and wards and delegates at large be called and the votes of each recorded, and the person receiving the majority of such votes shall be declared the permanent chairman of this convention. This is certainly correct and fair in view of the fact that the delegates are not instructed on the question of organization.

The secretary proceeded to call the roll, during which a scene was enacted which beggars description and would have disgraced a banrt of wild Indians. It was impossible to hear anything so loud and persistent were the yells, stamps, clapping of hands, etc. When this subsided the attack 011 Havens was resumed. Loud cries were made to drag him from his scat, and a rush was made in that direction. It looked dangerous for a short time. Men went down in their 1 hij) pockets, and two cases of pistol drawing were reported. It is a mvstery how allescaped without injury, but the wiser counsels of a few prevailed and quiet was restored, while ilavens held the fort. The last scene seemed to reduce the untamed Democracy to their sober senses, and after a little quiet talk Mack was allowed to move an adjournment, until 7:30 this evening, at which time the convention would near a report from a committe of six, three of whom were to be appointed bv S. B. Davis, and three by J. AY. Shelton.

The -members of the committee appointed by Shelton were David N. Taylor, John C. Briggs and Fred Basler. Davis appointed John G. Williams, Richard Dunnigan and Reuben Butz. \t 7:30 p.m. the convention was again called to order by Committeeman Crawley, who announced that an agreement had been reached at last whereby 110 motion would be put by either of the chairmen when the other objected. It was also announced that there would be 110 further jars, and to obtain the desired end the room was cleared of all save delegates, candidates and reporters.

As soon as the room was cleared Patten arose once more and wished to explain that he had nothing whatever to do with the disgraceful scene in which it was proposed to drag Mr. Havens -out of trie chair. Mack and Williams both assisted in the soothing process, and in a few minutes a more quiet and orderly ^convention could not be found.

dates. Propositions had been made and discussed, but there was 110 dis-

position on either side to accept them. Williams made a similar report from the Davis committee.

At 8 o'clock the committee again retired, and in half an hour returned with the statement that if the convention would concur, Judge Shelton and S. B. Davis, the latter through S. C. Davis, would come to an agreement in regard to the nominations, which would be satisfactory to them as candidates.

The convention agreed to concur, whereupon S. C. Davis reported the agreement to be that S. B. Davis would make the race for Judge and J. W. Shelton for Prosecutor. The report was concurred in by a vote of 31 to 7, after which the vote was made unanimous.

There being no further business, the convention adjourned.

During Convention.

Captain Patten to Harper: Lav on McDuff, and dam him that cries I've got enough.

Tavlor: The whole election was a* fraud. Ben Havens: We are all Democrats.

Johns to Taylor: You are a liar. Delegate from Jackson township: Yon bull-dozed us last Saturday at Sullivan county.

Delegate from Gill township: Let us have peace. Captain Patten to Vigo delegates:

Harper: You Shelton men will go to the dog fennel. Patten to Harper: I will swallow vou.

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Bert Hannah: All of this make* Republicans laugh. Patten: Wind is cheap.

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beaten 800 votes when yon ran before. The people did not' want you. Pattert: Havens, you will have to get out of that chair. You have 110 business there.

Basler: We must have a square show the thing is set up. Bert Hannah: Ten men of Sullivan can't defraud the people of two counties out of their votes tor Sid Davis.

A Sullivan Democrat li's worse than hell here. A Drunken Democrat: Take Havens out of the chair.

After the Nominations.

Taylor: I don't know what to say about— Patten: What will mv constituents sav now

Perry Blue: I will now turn my attention to railroad matters. Waggoner: 1 feel sic semper Maginnis. I misjudged Shelton's .| real strenth.

Old Democrat: It was a clear square back down by Shelton. Col. McLean: It was a magnificent victory.

Basler: The unit rule was 110 good. It beat us. I don't feel well myself— what will mv country friends say now.

Sullivan Times man: I did not doit. Shake not thy gory locks at me—but I'll have to "eat crow. I don't like crow, either. I was knocked clean out of the ring.

Davis: It was a famous victory. Regan: Didn't they take down? Sheltonites: Hurrah for Shelton! Davis man: Hurrah for Davis! Democrat: Where are we now Ten Sheltonites who tried to rule: We are busted. We didn't amount to a unit after all. It's hard to take down.

Patten: I didn't sav it. I apologize for all the bad things said about Harper. I am so sorrv. -f

Star Routes.

WASHINGTON, Jufy 11.- Route44,1(H) —from Canon City, Oregon, to Fort McDermott—was next considered. Bliss requested that the crier call Geo. E. Spencer. This was done, but there was no response. In answer to the Court, Bliss said this witness—ex-Sen-ator from Alabama—had been summoned, and after putting in his appearance, had suddenly left the city. Ex-Kenator Spencer is "believed to have gone to Dakota, and an attachment will be immediately taken out .by the Government to compel his attendance. After recess, Bliss presented a number of petitions relating to the route under consideration. After some testimony of the usual character, the court adjourned. It can be authoritatively stated that but one Fnited States Senator is expected to be criminally connected with the -Star Route frauds through the newly discovered evidence. •Wusliiligtou Notes.

The. Committe on Ways and Means has directed Representative Kassonto move to suspend the rules of the House for the purpose of putting on its passage Representative Martin's bill which adds to section 3,020 of the Revised Statutes a clause providing that-steam and sail vessels built for foreign account, of domestic and imported materials, shall be entitled to the benefit of a drawback 011 imported material.

Hale, Logan and Davis (W. Y3. I. the the sub-committee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations having in charge the Naval Appropriation bill, completed their work this afternoon, and at nine o'clock to-mor-row morning a meeting of the full committee will be held to pass upon the bill, with a view of reporting it to the Senate to-morrow. ery little change was made in the House bill in the items of appropriation, but several material modifications were made iu matters of legislation affecting the personnel of the Navy, with the view of avoiding the harshness of the House bill which, in cutting down the number of officers, would for many years completely block promotions. Tho sub-committee proposes to attain the desirid result by distributing the prospective reductions among a greater number of grades, -and by making a greater reduction in the lower grades. The provisions of the House bill in regard to Commodores and graduating midshipmen are unchanged. Also the provision for the completion of tfie monitors.

Att-empteil Assassiiiat ion. LITTLE ROCK, July 11.—A Louisiana spec al, says a determined, and it is feared successful, attempt was made to assassinate Maim Brosset, a planter living on Red River, near Planters' Landing, not far from Natchitoches, on Sunday night. Mr. Brosset had retired, and was aroused about 11 o'clock by some one knocking on I he' window. As he raised up the assassin fired through the window, the ball entering his head just below the right eye,

The committee was called upon for a report. John C. Briggs reported in behalf of Shelton that the committee had met, but he didn't know that he had much, if any, of a report to make, A consultation had been held, but no agreement" had been reached, nor did he think that any agreement lydgjV,,, the back of the neck. Tlie could be reached as to these candi-

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Three colored men were arrested and subsequently taken from the officers and two of them whipped and the third shot. The evidence against them, though presumptive, is said to have been strong. Brosset isstill alive, but his recovery is doubtful, lie is a well known planter and prominent citizen.

Shot by nil Kilitor.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11.—A shooting affray occurred at Waterford, ?Jiss., last Saturday, which, resulted in J. Fi. Ballard being shot twice, by l/B. Goshern, of the Kxpress, a weekly newspaper published at Waterford.. The difficulty grew out of an article published in tbe lOxpress which reflected 011 Ballard. lie called 011 Goshern and demanded an immediate retraction and the name ol the author, neither of which demands were coinplied with, whereupon Bidlard fired tour shots at Goshern, but without effect. Goshern. in return, fired five times at Ballard, two

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striking him, but not with fatal efl'ect. Both were arrested. Goshern was released, while Ballard was bound over in the sum of SI,000.

A Iiroak for I liberty.

ST. PAI I., July II.- Nine prisoners escaped from the Minneapolis jail last night. They knocked down Turnkey Riley and locked him in one of the cells, took his keys and made good their escape. The names of the criminals and their crimes are:'IOrnest Kilmar, larcenv Tom Howard, maliciou.-j shooting Henry Reed, Dntehy Schiller, Thomas iioherty, John Allen, Chas. Howard anil Stephen Hendricks, larcenv Win. Herke, stabbing. Scliilycur |cl- ha been recaptured again'. A hot pursuit after the other.-, is in progress

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Capt. Patten: What kind of an ani-j digestion or nervous and general denial has broke loose in this conven-j bilitv, they are too often inclined to tion? I throw up the sponge and resign them.

C'apt. Patten: You are a sweet-j selves to fate. We say, don't do it scented cuss. |Take Burdock. Blood Bitters, the un-