The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-19
LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.
CHICAGO. May II.

A Tribune special from Rockford. Illinois,
says: pail has fallen over what this morning
was happy community, The Winnebago
County Court House, which this morning when
our citizens commenced the days labor was the
pride of their hearts, is desolate ruin. Some
families which bade adieu to their loved ones
this morning, received their corpses tonight
disfgured by the ruins from which they were
drawn by piecemeal, The building was not yet
under roof, and the massive stone corn!ce which
preceded the roof was only being put on the
joists As the keystone was being placed on the
dome of the main pavilion, the brick-work be-
tween the iron and stone gave way and the en-
tire dome and the interior walls of the structure
came tumbling down with terrible crash that
was heard nearly mile away. The scafolding
came down in one terrific mass, bringing with
it nearly oil the workmen who were operating
upon the top of the building. At the time of
the accident there were from twenty to twenty
1--WE men at work. The accident happened at
II 80 q. m. The whole massive stone top OF
the dome fell with terrific crash toward State
street. Twelve persons were killed and four
teen injured.
LONDON, May II.
Bucharest correspondent confirms the re-
port Of the sinking of the Turkish monitor CON-
manddd by Hasssn Bey. < she'll entered her.
and she was blown up and sank Immediately,
her entire crew and 200 soldiers persisted.
EThe Russians have constructed very ingeni-
GUS pontoon bridge in the mouth Of the Serith,
which will be towed into the D anube and an
chored there, almost ready for the immediate
passage of troops.
BUCHAREST, May Is.
A correspondent says: 1t is stated in official
circles that the Turkish vessels built in the
Perth are completed and have arrived in the
Danube above Kalafat. The Turks commenced
violent bombardment OF that place on the
18th to distract the attention Of the Rouman.
ians. After the firing ceased the vessels passed
the Roumanian batteries unframed.
Extensive movements of Turkish cavalry are
ube. The Turks threaten to lombard Siwnit-
yea, ard to cross the river afterward and plum
der the town.
LONDON, May II.
The Bucharest journals state that the Turks
have crossed the Danube at Crocharesch, stolen
1900 sheep, killed the shepherd and some
cattle.
The Telegraph's special from Batotum says
About O'Clock Friday morning the Russians,
largely augmented, advanced with field artil-
lery and made a furious attack upon the heights
defending Batoum on the land side occupied by
Bashi Bazouks The Ottoman troops were en-
trenched and opened terrible fire, well sus-
tanned fire of cannon and musketry, which liter
| ally moved the Russians down. They fell by
scores and hundreds on the plain below the
| Turkish position. During their attempts to
| make away against this FIRE a body Of Turkish
troops, horse and foot, taking advantage of q
thick forest, broke forth upon the flank Of the
| Russian column and effected great slaughter
| the Muscovites being upon the ground perfectly
open and having no choice but to fight or fly
In short time the spot which was the scene 0.
this flank movement became covered with dead
bodies and dying Russians, but the enemy
| quickly brought up reinforcements and the
battle was renewed with much determination
for many hours The efforts OF the asssilsnt.
were desperate, but toward midday their art il
lery fire gradually slackened and they at length
withdrew after suffering considerable losses
Eye-witnesses to this important engagement
| testify that the Ottoman soldiers behaved ad
mirably. They had, however, during grea
part Of the action the advantage Of entrench
ments Of high ground, and it is due to this fac
no doubt that their losses compared to thu
Russians were insignificant.
| The Telegraphs Batoum dispatch. dated
Saturday, says: The victory was won by the ex
traordinary courage of the Bashi Bazouhs. The
dead and wounded Russians exceed four thou
sand The engagement lasted over eight hours
actual fighting. The last of the Russians die
not withdraw until near midnight. they los
many guns. The only Turkish officer of nott
killed was Khalim Bey, Major Of Irregulars.
| CoNsTANTNorLE, May Is.
| A telegram says: The inhabitants hitherto ex
empt from conscription are to be made amen
able 70 the draft.
| The Porte is very uneasy about supplies o
arms and ammunition still to come from New
York, and is very angry with America for allow
ing the Russian squadron to remain in Ameri
| can waters Turkish journals already advocate
the massacre Of Christians The Turks say i
England wants to help Turkey she should do 81
on the Danube or in Asia There is great I'm
easiness among the European residents. Man!
have left and others are leaving.
| CITY OF MEXICO. May 8.
On the I'd instant, Congress, with 1872 mem
bers present, counted the Presidential votes ant
declared General Porhrio Diaz President. Oh
Friday the Ath, Disz went to the gates Of Mexi
co and was presented to the army o. the Presl
dent elect, and by it was escorted to the palace
where the troops passed in review. At9o'cloc
yesterday he was inaugurated with solemnit
and enthusiasm. After taking the oath o. Of
fee he solemnly declared that he would occup
the Presidency for one term only. The diplt
matte corps, with the exception Of the Unite
States Minister. was present. A civil proce
sion, followed by the military, then escorted tn
President to the national palace. The term {
the present Congress will NOT expire until Eel
| tember An election for Senators and member