Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-21

OF the Italians l am bound to say that l
am no longer indignant, but simply dis
gusted at what hear each day about them.
Out OF respect for a nation with whom we
were friendly, l should have been silent, II
the Italians had not shown, in regard to
to ourselves, the most reprehensble
conduct. Have they not confessed that had
they entered Adds Adaba VIGOROUSLY
they would have given no quarter to any
Frenchman, not even the small tradesmen?
they added, moreover, with an ironical air,
that they would not have inflicted the death
penalty on the French women. 1t seems that
these Italians do not have much confidence
In their fellow-countrymen. The officers
asked the Abyssinians to give them guards
to prevent their men from deserving
while going back to the coast"
The Count OF Turin, considering the
letters OF Prince Henri OF Orleans to the
Figaro offensive to the italian army, wrot
replied to the Courts demand by telegram,
maintaining his former ground, the right of
q traveller to record his experiences. Then
the matter was handed over to the seconds
who arranged the fight. The Count OF
Tutn may be genuine In his anger.
but Prince Henri is OF the French Frenchy.
He has got his eye on the throne of France
mary wants to get the eye of France on
himself. This he has done and hopes a wave
OF popularity will be created which will
sweep him into power. He Is great grand
son OF Louis Philippe, tho last OF the kings
OF France.
In the first assault Prince Henri was hit
In the right breast. though the weapon did
not penetrate beyond the subcutaneous eel
lular tissue The second assault was stopped
because the cOmbatants came into close
quarters In the third assault the Count
of Turin was hit in the back OF the right
hand, but the weapon did not penetrate
beyond the simultaneous cellular tissue.
In the fourth assault tho umpire, Major
LeontiefT. declared that the sword OF Prince
Henri was bent and stopped the engage
ment long enough to furnish His Royal
Highness with a, new weapon. In the fifth
assault, the cOmbatants again got into close
quarters, and were Immediately stopped,
Prince Henri, in counter blow. being hit in
the right lower region OF tho abdomen.
The doctors on both sides examined
Henri was rendered by 1t clearly in
ferior to his antagonist Maj. Leontiefr and
NJ. Mourichon proposed that the combat be
stopped, and this was done by common az
cord. While his wound was being dressed,
Prince Henri. raising himself upon the
ground, extended his hand to the count,
saying, "Allow me. monsigneur, to shake
hand. After his wound had received pre-
liminary dressing, Primes Henri walked
TO his carriage unaidsd. The Count
OF Turin, accompanied by his sec
onds. left Paris at once for Italy.
He was not experiencing any distress from
bis wound The men fought in their shirt
sleeves, Prince Henri with bare hands and
the Count with gloves. At the word, GAL
lez, Messieurs," both started vigorously, so
vigorously as to astonish and disturb
the seconds. 1t was n thrilling exhibition Of
sword play,and Maj. Leontief, DIES ,rbing 1t
with extraordinary viva'ity. says 1t was ter
rible. 1t appears that Prince Henri's sword
was bent by button of ths count trousers;
but for this chance It seems there is little
doubt that the count would have been
run through, or. at least dangerously |
wounded. In fact, the doctors and seconds
thought this had happened.