Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 27, Number 20, Jasper, Dubois County, 6 March 1885 — Page 2

TILE WAR IK

r SEAT OF THE SOUDAN WAR. r l aeTtltt Khu-team, the MMt ! ywlut Mttltary Fet a the Uppr This map, says the Ch!ee Standard (to Which paper we are indebted forth above eut), will give ear readers a seel idea ef the seat eC war In the Soudan, a region whose geography baa hitherto bees out little known to the American people. The eity ef Khartoum, which ha se long bee the objective point of public interest, Is Ic oated en the south bank et the Bahr-el-Awak, er Blue Nile, a mile above (south ot) the j met (oh of that river with the Bahr-el-AWd, or White Nile, and the eity walls reaoh to wttMa lees than half a mile of the latter, so that the garrison of Khartoum commands both streams. Oh the other side of the White Nile te the terminus of the great caravan route to Donfeta and lite fortified cam p from which Geoeral Utek's ill-fated expedition set out Opponlte Khartoum is the Island of Tutl, MvMmgtbe Blue Nile lute twe branches. The eity hi than the most important poet, strategically considered, on the Upper Nile, and is the natural center of military power in the Equatorial Provinces. In one ether iwpcct it is even more Important to Egypt. It is at Khartoum that the Kilometer records the rising of the waters, and indicates to the farmers of the Delta the influence the melt log snow will exercise upon the volume ot the stream upon which their prosperity and very exleteitce depend. It early history is unknown. The ruin Sn tlte itetgttborlHKKl of tlte present town In d teste it to have been an Important outpost f the Imperial Govenintim-ntof the Phara ohs. The vk'Hwtutfes ot centuries finally reduced k to tlte position of a subordinate towH of Senaar. commercially tributary to Snendy, which, situated more than a hundred tulles further down the Jv'lle, hal Iwcome tlte business center ef the entire Eastern Soudan. In 181V, however, Meltemet All. tlte great Pacha and nrst Khedive wf KgypMlctcrntined to extend his sway as far as )xible. lie accordingly sent up Ute Nile an expedition command d by his son's Ibrahim afterward Khedive for a few weeks ami Ismailnot the Klmllve of that name, of course. Tlte result of this expedition was to conquer the Kaetero Soudan ami annex It to the Egyptton realm, and Khartoum, at first made the base of military operations, became in 181 the seat of Government ami outsttipped Shendy in commercial importance. In 184 Pope Gregory XVI. founded a mis eten there, which was long conducted by Dr. ignaz Knobleclter. Several European consulates were also esi-tbllebed there, that f Enghmd dating from l&W to in whleh latter year it was abolished under oiwumstonces whleh gave rise to mueh oemateHt The population of Khartoum has varied from ie,e to 8,W, according to the policy of the Governor; official exactions frequently causing a sudden exodus of onethird of Ute Inhabitants. The town contains, however, about X,0Oft houses, mostly f mud ami millet stalks, ami In only a few instances arranged in streets or squares, lite Governor's liouse is tlte principal building In the eRy. It stamls on the river hank, and General Gonloti sahl it was as targe as Marlborough House, London. There have also been constructed some otlier buildings of Importance, for In 1671 Dr. Sohwehifurth says Ite found there a large number of new brick buildings, a spacious tny on the Blue 'lle, and some imposing structures on tlte Miter bank ef the river. The Imtd shies wf the city are surrounded by a wall and ditch. Tlte dram Age ef tlte 4ce ht bad, much of it lying below the level of high water In tlte river; eonse -quently, it Is an unhealthful ami foul smelling eHy. Tlte Inhabitants are Egyptians, Berbers, Arabs, Turks, Jews, Negroes and Europeans. DMTAXCIM. Vrem Cairo to OW Deecela, about 1,SM rrem QM Dette4a to Kerll. abeut M rrem Kertl ta wrtuwnmii. tat uiu. ml lea.

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THI SOUDAN.

BURIED DEEP IN SNOW. Thirty reman 8appel to Mav Lest Their Llm la UUh Twelre KadlM Re covered. t Salt Lake City, U. T., Feb. if. The relief party which went from ltcre to Alta, the scene of Friday night's terrible snow slide, returned to tlte city at a late hour Tuesday night, bringing the bodies of 'twelve victims. Four of those at first reported dead were Tescued alive. They are Andrew White, but little Injured, who was under tlte snow l twelve hours; Fred Culllnln, who was buried sixteen hours, sustained someCtnjury to his back; Mr. Koist, who was Ingulfed six hours, and Mr. Ford. The body of one Chinaman was not found. Tlte bodkw, sewed ht blankets, were hauled down the canyon on sleds, one of which carried tlte bodies of the four llallou children, and anotlter the remains of Mrs. Ford and baby. The latter, on the night of tlte terrible disaster, vainly begged of her husband that the and Iter child be taken to a place of safety, as she was sure a slide was com! nr. At tlte inquest yesterday nothing new was developed. Tlte funeral services will take place to-day. Five adults and eight children are still In Alta In constant danger from seowsHdee and a relief party will go there to-day to bring tltem to this city. Snew-slhtos in the vicinity of Alta are of dally occurrence. One took nlace at Superior gulch Saturday. and, it Is believed, resulted In tlte death of three men who were working there. Two men from a neighboring camp went to Superior gulch to see if ail was right there. Tlte visitors got within sight of tlte cabin and tunnel, just tnea they saw fa slide start, atid In an in stant tlte cabin attd tunnel were obliterated by a sea of snow. Tlte concussion of the sikte was sufficient to hurl tlte terrified witnesses to the cround, awl they hurried away. In the three slides of last Friday at Alta It believed thirty persons lost their lives. . Not Alms, but Work. Loxbox, Feb. 19. Sir William Vernon Harcourt, tlte Home Secretary, yesterday received a deputation of unemployed work ingmen, who assured him that they did not desire alms, imt work. They repudiated all sympathy with any socialistic propaganda. The Home Secretary was mitcn lm pressed by the expressions ef the depu tation and assured the delegates that tlte Government would look Into tlte matter etosely and consider the advisability of stimulating efforts of local philanthropic bodies, with a view of affording larger tern porary relief. In addition be thought that Ute Government might do something In the way of emigration by cemmunteatton wit toe Brute eotonial authorities. Riots In Virginia Coal Fields. Lyxchbuiw, Vs., Feb. if. Trouble Is reported at Peeabontas, Tazewell Cotm ty, attd mere Is anticipated. Owing to the depression et business a num. ber of miners were recently discharged from Ute coal-mines. Since their dismissal several persons, among tltem tlte Mayor ef the town, ltave bees Jired upon In the night, and a negro policeman has been killed. Ct!tcr personR, Including a mine boss, have been ordered to leave town under penalty of death. 1 Ite citizens held a roassittceting last night, condemned the outrages and subscribed money for the equipment ut the police force. i ii i M m 1 A Scramble for Land. LivtxosTOX, M. T., Feb. if. When private Intelligence was received from Wash ington at Gardiner that the bill to restore the northeaetorn corner ef the National Park to the public domain had become a law in a tew hours a night stampede was organized, and all the valuable coal and mineral lands lh that part ef the Park were

THE NATION'S i'JtlDE.

Aa Iaapoobsflr OoromoBlsJ m the NatiomsU QajeHftM, ! ( ffft TaHeet Mtaft Kvmr .red by Mortal Maude DeiMtHt te the Memwry f Omit WiMhkHttoH, Katker wf UU CvMHtry. VAauisamM. 1). C February ft, resterdav was a day for petrletwm .and peeumeMla. it was bright and clear, but biting cold. The day was, however, given up completely to the uedioattoa of Waahlmrton Monument, and in spite of the chtlllHg air the streets and public places were throated with people, 'lne Government departments were closed la honor of the memorable event. Early la the forenoon military companies began to aeeentble at the various points assigned them, aud the town soon wore a holiday appearance. By ten o'clock crowds began to gather In the vicinity ot the monument. The knoll from which the great abaft rises stands near the left bank of the Potomac and Is exposed to wintry winds which are thero felt more keenly than at any other point In the city. On the plain east ot the monument were cathered the military and civic organiza tions, ami beneath a rudely constructed board canopy were assurablod the President. Congressional Commission, Monu ment Commission and members of the Masonic fraternity, to whom were asIgned parts la the dedicatory pro gramme. CA1A TO ORDKR. Senator Gorman, chairman of the joint congressional commission, iirom ute center of the stand, at eleven o'clock, called about SOQ people to order and said something about the people keeping their hata on. These remarks were greeted with lively stamps, lor the opportunity was a good one to restore circulation to chilled limbs and extremities. SUKRMAN'S SFF.KC1I. Senator Sherman then proceeded to speak as follows: A commlsrftoR authorised by the two Houses at CosKresit to provide miltahle ccr ententes (or tii dtfdlcHtlcm of Wasttlngtoa Monument direct me to preside and to announce the order ot ceremonies deemed proper oa this ocetMioti, I need not say anything to mi press upon you tlte dignity et the event you have aaembled to celebrate. The monument speaks tor Itself. Simple jn form, admirable In propor tionw. composed of emlurini; marble and Sranite, resting upon lounuHituns orwiwiuu eep, ft rises Into the kie higher than any work of human art. It 1 the most itupoa. lug, eostly and appropriate monument ever erec.eu in nonor oi one mnn. ti hm urhfln In the nrolaund conviction of thepeo. pie. Irrespective ot party, creed or race, not nly of ttiw couutr)'. but of all the clvlilxed countries, tnai Ult) name hb mine in ni' Inxton should tw perietuated by the mott Imposlnii testimonial of tlte Katlon'a gratl tixle toltshero, htatemnan and father, Ik s unlveral nentlinent Kok form In a move ment of private ettUetti, aneoeiated under the name of the Washington National Monument AttwclatlOB. who on the Jlst of Januar' ls secured from Congress an act authorizing them to erect a proposed monument on this around, selected as the niMt appropriate site by the President of the United States. Its corner-stone was laid on the 4th of March. IStt. bv the -Masonic frater nity with ltiiMslnsc ceremonies, In the presence of the chief 6mers of the Government and a multitude oi citizens, it was partiauy erected bv the National Monument Asxoclatlon, with means furnished by voluntary contributions from the people ot the United Mates. On the Mh of July, 17, one hundred yean after the declaration of American Independence, Coiiare, In the name ot the itoimtn or the United States, formally as suined and directed the completion ot the monument. Since then the foundation has been utrenKthened.the shaft has been steaully advanced, and now the completed structure stands before yon. It la a tit memorial nt tt vnHttMt vliHrHCtur In human history. it irtnk down niKin m.-eiieH most loved by hhu n earth, the most oonsplcuou object In a landscape, full of objects deeply intcrestlnif to the American people, anu tin eyes turn to It, and all heart- feel the Insplrutidti of it beauty, xvmmctrv and icntn deur. Mrongasltls.ltwril not endure so lonte a the memory of him In who honor it built, but while It stands It will be evliipinoto miniv sue-eedlnif xenerntlous of the love and reverence of this generation for the name ami lame or ueorge aninsinn, first In war. Hrst hi pence and first in the heart of hU countrymen. More even than this, the prototype of purity, of manhood anu patmu.iiu lor tin iami auu an uii The Marine lland then played a short piece of music, which was rendered almost Inaudible by the continual stomping and shiver Ills' of iha often air audience. Prayer was oifered by ltev. Mr. Luter, of Christ unurcn, Alexandria, va. Mi- W. U. (:ori!(iian then read an ad dreen in which he described at length the part taken in me initiation oi ine project, aad construction of the monument by the Wasbiuston Monument society, and in conclusion said i "It is glory enonali for the Washington Monument oeietviHat Its pious labors, as put to the proof of time, have tMtied In the Htalestte structure which atandn bef ore us tn-tlay, and It Ii atory euouxh for the legislative and the executive departments of the Government that In 'a.suminK and dlreetlna the completion of tne monnment, cm the toundatlon laid by the people, they have at a nee releemed a sacred National pledge and fulHlied a sacred National duty by kIvihk to this great obelisk a culmination and a crown with which It tower abMve earth and noara Heavenward, like the fame rt commemorates." The remarks of the various speakers were Inatjdlble, but puffs ot steam from tbclr mouths was evidence that the proceedings were being carried on accordlag to the programme, aud at every little Intermission the auditors stamped approvingly. MASONIC CKKKMONIKS. The Masonic ceremonies by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, which then followed, were brief. The proper functionaries declared that the square, the level and the plumb had been applied to the obelisk, and that Its corners were found to be square; its courses level and its walls skilfully erected according to the plan. Grand Master Myron M. Parker scattered corn and poured out Wine and oil, the emblems of nourishment, refreshment and joy, aad In the course of the mystic oeremoules brought Is to use certain historical relics with which Washington was intimately con Mated. The gavel used was one prepared for and used by General Washington a Grand Master pro torn. Ik .ayiajf.

the ooner-steoe ot toe National Capitol, llth of September 17VS. A sacred volume Wosgtog to Fredertokshurg Iodge, No. 4, VIrglala, upoo which WashlNgto took the Hrst vows of Masonry, that belonged to St. John's Lodge, No. 1, city ot New York, and upe whleh, on the 80th ef April, 1879, he took the oath of office as the Mrst President of tlte United States the "Great Light" belonging to Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. it, Alexandria, Va,, upon which he, as Worshipful Master, received the vows of the Initiates; the apron worn by him, which was worked by Mine. Lafayette; a gold en ura containing a lock of his hair, be longing to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; and "the lesser light," oae of three sperm candles borne la Washing ton's funeral procession were exhibited. The address of the Grand Master excluded as follows; j Know ye all, ye people, that we be Free. matoan, loyal and true oltlsen. obedient to 1km- and order, and can never he concerned In plots and conspiracies axalnst true government. The Immortal Washington, himself a Freemason, devoted hU hand. Ills heart and his sacred honor, and. It need be, fal life also, to the cause of freedom, of eonscience, of apeech aud of action, aad from his successful leading has arisen this Nation. To him and the memorv of his deeda a grateful people have erected this memorial in the capital which he founded, and which will bear hU name to the rcmutent agea, a monument towering above other monuments aa he towers above other men." A brief prayar by tho Grand Chaplain, asking blessings, nourishment, refreshment and joy uou all assembled, aud a response by the brethren, "So mote It be, amen," brought this jmrt of the proceedings to an end. COLONEL CASRY'S PRESENTATION SPEECH. To Colonel Thomas L. Casey, of the United States Knlnccrs,was assigned the duty of presenting the part taketi by the general government iu the construction of the monument and of delivering it to the President of the United States. lie gave mj account llrst of the proceedings In Congress with a view to the completion of the monument, and described each successive step In the construction of the work until the setting of the cap-stoue Stubbed the great undertaking and theu said: "Although the dimensions of the foundation base were originally planned without dvte regard to the tremendous force to be brought Into play In bulldlnv so large an onellsk, the resources ot modern engineer lag science have supplied the means for the completion of the grandest monumental column ever erected In any age of the world. In Its proportion the ratios of dimensions of several parts of the ancient Egyptian obelisks have been carefully followed. The entire height ha been made Mlglitly ?:reater than ten times the breadth oi the ase producing an obelisk that for grace and delicacy of outline is not excelled by any of the larger Kgyidlan monolith, while In dignity and grandeur It surpucee any that can be mentioned. Mr. l'lesident.for and In behalf of the Wdiit commlMtdon for the i omnletlon of t.'ie Washington monument, 1 deliver to yoa this column." ACCKITBP. President Arthur waa greeted with a round of hearty cheers and the nudltmcc listened more eauerly to his remarks thau to the words of any other speaker. The President in accepting the monument, said: Fki.low CocxTnrjtKN IJefore the dawn of the century, whose eventful yearn will soon have faded into the past, when death had but lately rob tied this republic of Its most belotcd and'llluMtruiUA citizen, the Congrosa of the United States pledged tlicjfalth of the Nation that In this city, bearing his honored name, and then, as now, the seat of the general government, a monument should be erected to commemorate the great events of his military and political life. The statelv column that stretches heavenward

from the plain whereon we stand bears wit ness to all who l.eiioid it, tuat tne covenant which our fathers made their children haa keen fulfilled. In the completion of this great work of patriotic endeavor thcie la abundant cause for National rejolclntr, for while this structure shall endure It shall be to all mankind a steadfast token ot the affectionate ntid reverend regard In which this people continue to hold the memory of Washington. Well may he be kept In the foremost place In the hearts of his countrymen. The faith that never taltered; the wisdom that Was broader and deeper than any learning taught In the schools; the courage that shrank from no peril and was dismayed by no defeat; the loyalty that kept all selfish puriKne subordinate to the demands of patriotism and Honor; the sagacity that displayed itself In the camp and Cabinet alike, aud, above all, that harmonious union of moral and Intellectual qualities which ha never found its parallel among men, these are the attributes of a character which the Intelligent thought of th W century n-crlbe to t he grandest ngureol the I net. Itutotlierand mote eloquent lips that mine will t,-day rehearse to yon the st on of his noble life and It glortouti achievements. To myself has been as-Mneit a simple and more formal duty In thctulttll ment of which I do now, as President of the United States, and In behalf of the people, receive tlin monument from the Imiuis of its builder, and decline It dedicated from this time forth to the Immortal name and memory of George Washington. The President road Ills address In a firm, clear tone, and at its conclusion cheers broke forth aud were hearty aud prolonged. IMPKKSS1VK AND INTERESTING. This programme was hurriedly goae through with, owing lo the uncomfortable old. Nobody scenicd disposed to delay the proceedings for all had red noses and cold toes. Nevertheless the exercises were interesting aud Impressive, oh pcclally those conducted by the Masonic fraternity. The procession from the monument to the Capitol was a great success. Both sides of Pennsylvania avenue were thickly lined with people, and the windows ot all the buildings were tilled with faces of spectators. The magnificent street was uever more magnlllccnt. People forgot their red noses and cold toes in watching the military procession aud listening to the fine music of sonic of the llnest bands in the country. Two hours were spent on the march from the monument to the stand on the; east front of the capltol, where the procession was reviewed by the President. Ten thousand people wore gathered there to see this review, and It was a line sight. Of all the military companies the Detroit Light Infantry ot .Michigan, and the Governor's Foot Guard of Connecticut received chief praise and caused tho liveliest enthusiasm by their splendid marching aud appearance. IN THE HALL. The scene In the. hall of the House was exceedingly intorestlsg and Impressive. Tho desks of the inembsrs had all been removed and chairs were thickly placed Iu soml-clrcujar rows enough to accommodate comfortably nearly one thousand persons. Ily 1:90 o'clock the members of the House were In the seats a s 1 gjt (1 tgjfc a. A UL1 W.' e r p s tt w o

e'oloek Mr. Carl We took the hpeaker'o chair, aad sooa thereafter the Washlsg. ton MosHmestCommUstoMers, the van era bin W. W, Corcoran, Geoige Haneroft aad Admiral Kodgers, were announced, 'l'hev were loudly applauded as they took thoti' seats In front of the Speaker's desk. Next came otHcera of the army and navy In uniform aud the Governors of several States and members of their staffs. Next General Sheridan, who was loudly cheered as he passed down the aisle, Next same Praldeat Arthur aad Cabinet. The l'rosldeat was Received with marked euthuslasm. Then the diplomatic corps 'a court dress and the Supreme Court la their gowns. Finally came the Senate, headed by Kdmunds and Secretary Mo Cook, arm-in-arm, followed by exVloe President Uautilbal Hamlin 'and exVkc President pro. tent. David 'DavUt, and then members of the Senate la twos, damliii and Davis were assigned seats la the row with the President sad Secretary ot State, immediately In front ot the Speaker's desk. Senator Kdmunds pre sided over the joint meeting. THE Sl'KAKtNU. This was a tine audience for the orators of the day. The occasion aud the audience were a rare Inspiration, it was much regretted that Hobert C. Winthrop was unable to be present. ' Hut his admirable oration was admirably read by Governor Long, of Massachusetts. The reading was frequently Interrupted by en thuslastic applause. At one point Mr. Winthrop referred In complimentary terms to George Bancroft. Tha entire audience broke forth in cheers and, the venerable white-headed, while bearded historian gracefully received the com pllment. The oration of Daniel was a great and happy surprise to those who had never heard hlin speak, and very few of those present had ever heard him. He is a limn of rarcoratorlal gifts, aud he Impressed and charmed an nudhmcc verydlfllcult to move. Daniel Is slender, has s smooth-shaven, classical face, rich and pleasant voice and most graceful manner. Though his address was quite long, It was listened to throughout with closely interested attention, and was, from time to time, vigorously applauded. Taken all in all, and iu view of the uu favorable weather, the exercises of tfte day were very successful, and a worthy celebration ot a most memorable event.

A TEXAS TRAGEDY. Desperate Fight With Convlrted Mall Hot bom In a Mall way Car, Kmndllnc in Deaths and h'omi Serious Wounding. San Antonio, Tex., February 22. This city Is In a fearful commotion over a terrible tragedy euactcd on tho International train last evening about dusk within four miles of New llraunfels. United States Marshal Hal Gosling with two deputies Will, Loorlng and John Manning were bringing to this city two prisoners named Pitts aud Ycagcr, con' vkted of robbing Smlthwick Post-office in Iturnett County and having life penaltics. Marshal Gosling had kindly consented to let the wife of Pitts and the sis ter of Yeagcr sit beside them on the train. Pitta' mother-in-law was seated ucar them with another woman, while Benham, a brother-in-law of Pitts, and four other men, were immediately it front ot them. Indications are that the wholn terrible affair was planned before the orHccrs and their prisoners started oh the trip, and the maimer In which the bloody work was done shows the desperate character ol the prisoners and their friends and relatives. Care was taken by the officers that the men of the party carried no arms, but the women folks managed to conceal revolvers about their jtcrsons, anil despite tbc vigilance of the Marsha! and his deputies, these weajmns were slipped Into tho possession of the prisoners, Pitts aud Yeagcr. Just when and just how this was done Is not, ami probably never will be, known. Once Iu possession of the wcmm)us, they lost bo time lu using thent. The train was going at the ordinary rate of speed and the passeuaers the car was lull wen settled in their scats, expecting nothin; of an extraordinary character, when a pistol shot startled them or rather s volley, for both Pitts aud Yeager opened tire at once. Marohal Gosling was kilted Instantly, and Deputy John Manning also dropped. Though It subsequently developed that he had received a mortal wound, he raised himself on his elbow and put his revolver Into service. A scene of the wildest commotion immediately ensued. The two prisoners mid their party jumped to their feet and started for the door. Deputy Will Loorlng, who was unhurt, drew his pistol, as did half the inmates of the coach, aud opened a regular fusilade on the retreating desperadoes, but whether aay of the ballets took effect or not Is not known. The prisoners, revolver lu hand, made their way to the door, atid manacled together as they were, jumped from tho train, which whs the last seen of them. Manning and GoMlsg'f body were brought here. Physicians say Manning Is fatally wounded. Loorlns is out with a posso from New Itraunfols after Pitts and Yacger, who will probably be lvuchod if taken alive. Dallas, Tkx., February 28. The dead body of James Pitts was found within ll0 yards of where ho ea wiped from the train. It Is supposed that tho passenger who fired at Pitts and Yeager, as they jumped off hit Pitts and killed him. Yeager got loose from the dead body and escaped to the mountains, although he was wounded In the neck. Deputy Marshal Loorlng, who was uninjured In tlirt light on the train, overtook and captured Yeagcr, but the posse &hot him three times, killing him. Yeager made a desperate right. Pitts' mother diud this morning. Miss Yeagcr, sister of the desperado, who was wotiudcd yesterday, It Is thought will recover. The killed thus far are: Marshal Gosling, Deputy Marshal Manning, Pitts, Yeagcr aud Mrs. Pitts. t There are on record, twenty-font cases of kail-poisoning produced bv tho uso of moist snuff, samples of whlcfi bare been fottad to contain 2.G0 pel coat, of.leml. Union MuilaU.