, 1874-01-03
SHOOTING AFFAIR.

County, Ill.
From the Fulton County fTA) Ledger, Jan. Z.
On Friday afternoon last an alteration oc-
CURED between Frank Rosa and Peter 8:ip2, in
Lewistown, which resulted in Ross shooting
Stipp.
The particulars are substantially as follows !:
On Christmas night party Of young men we're
sitting in simms' confectionery store, in Lewis
town, engaged in conversation, wheu Frsnl Ross
came in the room and took part in tho convefsa-
ton also. Peter Stlpp was one OF the party,
and Ross seeing him, provoked quarrel (the
result OF an old feud) which terminated il q
fight, in which Stipp WAS getting the better Of
Ross, when friends n:erfered aud separated the
combatan:s. The bystapders are OF the opinion
that Frank WIS under the influence OF liquor ut
the time, or he would not have conducted him.
self in the manner h5 did -.
Friends Of both parties thought the difficulty
was settled and gave tho matter no further con-
sideratiou in fact. Stipp himself did not on.er-
tain the idea that Ross would 1enew the attack.
But such WAS not the case !; for, on Friday al-
ternoon about $3.50 o'clock, Ross. in company
er living near Lewistown, met sti ipp at the west
entrance to the Courthouse, and renewed the
attack OF the ght previous
We arc Informed BY those who Witnessed the
affray that Ross accosted stipp n defiant at
settle that little difficulty We had last night"
Stipp replied, - Frank, don't want to fight, as
you arc armed" Ross replied, ''No.
amt; these all the arms I carry"
Ws" says stpp yon e1h n. have iMsc+r.s rat
Ross struck s!pp in the face With
1ia fist. ssipp returned the blow and felled
Ross to tho GROUND, the same time dealing blows
upon Ross face. While tho two were fighting,
Harrison interferred and pulled Stip2 OF Vi
Eoss-alloSing Ross to regain his feet-but at
n, hrt !1a -
the shoulders. As soon as Ross could secure
his revolver (which was small sized one, con-
cealod in his .'hp-pocke:') he presented it,
Supp saw Ross manouyres and cried out !" Har-
to shoot me- Harrison still retained his hold
upon stipp, and before he (stipp) could release
himself from Harrison's hands, Ross placed tae
barrel OF the pistol upon S:ipp's breast
and fred the ehot. The ball which is
ecmmoo knowa 2n5. IS no Nc int a. .hoEa pefeHa s
nipple, lodging between tho third and fourth
rib, under the shoulder blade. After the shot
WAS fsed Harrison released his bold aud Stlpp
walked into the Circuit Clerks Office. few feet
distant, and remarked to Mr. Worloy: County
Clerk, that Frank Ross Ind sho: him. Ross saa
Harrison followed Stipp into the Office. stipp
recognizing Harrison, said, Harrison. il it had
NOT been for you. Frank would not have SHOT
me-" HARRISON made no reply, but soon lost
himself in the crowd. Ross advanced to Stipp.
lmplored his pardon, saying, - God Knows. Pete,
that didn't intend to barn you." Stipp grew
very faint from the effects of tho wound, and
was Conveyed to his fathors residence,
on q lounge, aud medical aid summoned:
At first, the physician in attendance considered
his wound q fatal one. and his condition very
critical At 6tipp's request DR.: Z. ". Wright,
of this city, was tele5raohed for. who went down
on tho evening train, accompanied by relatives
OF Mr. 5tipp. The physician held lengthy con
&ro ov4+ fha haff 1r
Wright made known the deliberations Of the
counsel to Peter, who remarked. well. am in
tho hands OF the doctors. ard whatever they
think best, why. I'll submit to-" D.. ". then,
aided BY the PHYSICIANS in attendance, found the
ball in the locality we have stated and extracted
il, The wound vas dressed, ard Peter rested
the following night very satisfactorily under the
crcumb tances. His pEys.cians now entertain
strong hopes Of his ultimate recovery.
Peter is son Of the Hon. J. II. Shpp, e1-
County Clerk Of this county: 20 years q age,
and now fills the Deputyship in tho County
Clerks Office; he is we'll known in this commu-
nlty, having resided in this city many years. Mr
Stipp (his father), who Was on his journey to
Wellington, Kansas, where his sons. Gooree and
James. are engaged in business, was recalled
home By telegram. Frank is about 81 years OF
age, and is engaged in the mercantile business
With his father, the Hon. T.. W. Ross, e1-Oon-
grcsaman from this (the Ninth) district Both
families are highly respected, and arc on very
friendly and social terms.
Peter WAS resting very comfortable, at last so-
counts: and it is to be hoped that the worst is
passed, and that he will speedily recover.
Ross has been incarcerated in the County Jail.
No legal steps hare been taken as yet toward the
prosecution Of the prisoner. Bail was tendeEed
for him, but was refused, to a"ait the result OF
Stipp's wound.
P.s.-It is reported here that on n1r: J. H.
stinp's arrival homo on Tuesday, he hal Haru-
son arrested aud lodged in j@il.