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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
MINISTERIAL SCANDAL.
A Clergyman on Trial for Por-
sOning His Wife.

"A C1CTSyI1an OH ITlaI IOE HOT-
sOning His Wife.
Dixon, H., Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
This city is hearing marvellous de-
velopments in a full fledged minis
terial scandal that has already result
ted in one death and may result in
another. The story is briefly this {:
Rev. S. II. McGehee. minister in
the Christian Church at Ashton, Illi-
nois, fifteen miles from here, q neat,
dandyish parsonage was installed
pastor in that place about a year
ago, having removed from Hunting
don, Indiana, accompanied by his
wife and his daughter, aged sixteen.
He soon formed an acquaintance with
Rilla Paddock, the young daughter
of wealthy farmer, and what was
only acquaintance soon grew to be
scandaleus intimacy and evident
affection. La February Mrs. Niece
hee developed tendency to spasms,
and was soon seized with convul-
sions, nausea, &C., which occurred
several times during the month. FL
nally, on February &c, while Niece
nee was engaged in revivalistic SER
vices, she was again seized with
painful spasms, and the doctor being
called. prescribed mixture of bis
muth and antimony, giving her one
powder and leaving three others,
which were given her at stated per-
iods. Exclamations which passed
her lips during this time led to the
belief that she suspected she was be
ing foully dealt with; and in a few
hours she died, iE great agony. A
post mortem was held, which reveal
ed stry cbnine in her stomach. It
was then discovered that McGehee
had bought strychnine and arsenic
in other towns. Other evidence was
procured sufficient to have him put
on trial for his life. The charge was
openly made that he poisoned his
wife for the sake of marry ing young
Rilla Paddock. The case was
brought here, and after whole days
trying, a jury was selected yesterday.
The pastors daughter, a half-witted
girl, has in the meantime confessed
that she murdered her mother, but
witlessly said thereafter that she
confessed it at her fathers solicita-
tion,. believing it right 10 do so, but
she was innocent. The case has
been presented to-day in all its in-
efable wickedness, by A. A. Barne-
well, the States Attorney, and Judge
Eustace presented the other side to
crowded and somewhat excited au-
dience. The evidence was then pro-
duced by the prosecution. and was
damning in its character. The drug
gist who sold the Parson his poison
swore to that fact, and to suspicious
that he entertained at the time and
the physician who attended the poor
woman during her terrible sickness
testified that though he frequently
suspeeted-in fact, was certain
that poison had been used, he had
not mentioned the fact to anybody.
Indeed, this model practitioner fear
ed to wound somebody's sensibilities
by suggesting his suspicious, and so
suffered in silence. The trial will
continue on Monday.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Brief, But Romantic.

Ten years ago handsome young
man passed through Monticello, KY.
and was noticed by young girl at
the window of the most aristocratic
house in town. She fell in love with
him at first sight. She had wealth,
culture and beauty, He was poor,
and was then on his way to seek a
fortune as a cattle-herder in Texas.
After many ups and downs, he found
himself the owner of a silver mine
in New Mexico. The girl bloomed
into a rare and beautiful woman,
with literary ability, and became a
contributor to the apostolic Times.
She learned who the unco 1scious OBJ
ject of her affection was, and cor
responded throughout the ten years.
She never wrote a word Of her per-
sonal attractions or family, nor did
he ever speak of his good fortune.
A few weeks ago he wrote her pro-
posing marriage, and soon followed
his letter to her Kentucky home,
where he saw her for the first time.
Recently they were married, and
Miss Annie Berry, that was, learned
on reaching Silver City that her hus-
band, r. B. Metcalf, was the greatest
capitalist in New Mexico.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
To Our Customers.
.cessitv knows no refusal,

Necessity knows no refusal,
Your wants must all be supplied;
Take warning, and see us as usual.
Before your money is applied.
Remember we stick to the old adage,
OF quick sales and small profits too;
And think of the other advantage,
selecting from stock nice and 7aeao.
In buying we have practiced economy,
And recommend the same to you;
For tits the duty of every family,
To know we are selling close too.
So don't fail to call in to see us,
When you are passing our way,
You will find we are really solicitous,
To show you we mean all we say.
J. II. TATE 81 Co.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

"a happy one. I hope, sir,' said
the old woman, tossing off her bon
net and throwing away her cloak /;
and before them stood tall young
man-Thomas Benton, and no other,
who said:
In this disguise l ran away with
Annie year ago. We changed cos
tune in the church porch. and so
got safely off. Now we are here
again ready for your blessing. if
you will give it to US. Are we for
given?"
IL was Annie's mother who said
" Yes " first, but the others follow
ed in chorus.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Cabfnet-Maker and Undertaken.

hereby inform my old customer and the pub
lie generally, that have moved in my NEW SHOP
in the east end of MOrristown, opposite J. Brown
& Sons Carriage shop, where I will keep on hand
and make to order, all kinds Of FURNITURE.
Special attention given to Picture Framing. al
so keep on hand and make and trim to order all
kinds of WOODEN COFFINS, with without
glass the face. All kinds of repairing done in
the Furniture line. Having had y years expert
ence in the FURNITURE and COFFIN trade,
feel that guarantee satisfaction in either line
of business. All nC1s of PRODUCE taken in
change for work Prices to suit the hard times
Prompt attention given to all orders for COFFINs,
and liberal reduction in former prics on all work
Spring-seat Sofas and Chairs repaired in good
order. NJ A. WHIT.
March %. ls76-tf.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Mothers in a Dilemma.
From the De Moines Reeister.

Yesterday morning two children were
born to two mothers, in the west part of
town, in the same room and at the same
time. The woman who cared for the
little strangers bathed and clothed them.
aud started to present them to their wal
ting mammas Then she made the start
ling discovery that she had inextricably
mixed the infants so that she was unable
to decide which was the mother of either
The two mothers cast lots for choice,
agreeing that if the children should,
when grown. develop family traits suf-
ficiently to identify them they should be
exchanged If the selection should prove
TO be incorrect
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Ice Cream.

Parties in Morristown can be supplied
with ice-cream from Mr.. Peter Kern IS
Saloon, Knoxville, by forwarding their
orders; the ice-cream will be sent in
"freezers." the ''freezers" beng return
ed the day following. Visitors from this
section, when in the city, should call on
Mr.. Kern, on Market Square, and re
fresh themselves with Soda water, Ice
cream, Fruits, &c Our country mer-
chants will please remember that Mr..
Kern is the leading wholesale Confec-
toner in East Tennessee. If.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

~ A New York. weekly paper.
the South, referring to the Mexican
marauders, says: "Better the an
nexation of Lower California, or all
Mexico, with Canada as a counter
poise, than a continuation Of these
accursed outrages." The suggestion
is somewhat sensational, and yet
stranger things have happened in
the last decade. No doubt the chron-
ic ''Mexicanised" condition Of Mexi-
co has by this time Increased the
number of annexationists. There
might be worse solutions of the race
problem.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
]. IL TATE & co.

have just received from the East
ern Markets Large and well Sc
Iected Stock of Goods, and are
prepared to offer to their friends
of Hamblen and adjoining cOun-
ties, some Rare Inducements in
Prices, and they respectfully So
Iicit those in search of Bargains
to call and examine their Stock
and Prices before Purchasing.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
q The charley Rosg exoitement

u The Charley Ross excitement
has been strongly revived by the re.
cent assuming of the search by p. r.
Barnum. Barnum believes the child
to be living, and has made an agree
ment with the father of the boy TO
offer a reward of $4,000 to be paid
by himself. and no questions asked,
for the return of the missing youth.
Should this final attempt prove suc-
cessful Mr.. Ross is to have the op-
tion of repaying the $4,000 to Bar.
mum or allowing the latter TO exhfb-
it the boy-who would certainly be
one of the most drawing attractions
the great Snowman ever took out
until he pays him self out Of the pro.
fits of the strange speculation. TIC
is business arrangement on Bar
NUNS part, but still it is piece Of
kindness, for Mr.. Ross has spent his
entire fortune in the search, and
has no more means to prosecute
1t.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

The Texan cattle breeders alone
own ,025, 900 cattle, besides horses
and mules, and have 682. 900 acres
Of inclosed pasturage. In 1870 the
statistics showed that the State con-
tanned 424. .504 horses, 81, 1922 mules
and asses, 428, ,048 milch cows, 132,-
400 oxen and 2.933. .045 other cattle !;
or, for all the owners in the State,
only 2,469,000 more than, are now
owned by ten men alone.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
a verdict Reached at Last.

Thousands Of sufferers have acted as
Jurors on the efficacy of Dr. Hart's An
tibillious Discovery, and the universal
verdict has been, that without a doubt,
it is the best medicine, for all diseases
Of the Blood and Liver, in the. market.
For Habitual Constipation and Dyspep-
sia, it has proved a specific. Cleanse
your Blood and Liver first, and health
will surely follow
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Extraor1inarv Sale.

One hundred and twenty-five White
Shuttle Sewing Machines have been sold
in East Tennessee, in the past 80 days.
This is the best evidence that could be
given that the White excels in every
point 1t is just what is claimed for it,
- perfection"
S. P. Angel, Knoxville, Tenn, con
trolls all Of East Tennessee.
Parties wishing to buy or wishing an
agency, should correspond with him.
m1O-4t
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

On very rainy day, man enter
ing his house, was accosted by his
wife in the following manner: Now
my deam while you are wet, go and
fetch me a bucket of water" He
obeyed. brought the water and threw
it all over her. saying at the same
time, "Now my dear. while you are
wet. 60 and fetch another
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

We are very grateful to the people of
Hamblen and adjoining counties for
the liberal patronage given us in the past,
and now offer beautiful stock of goods,
fresh and new, remarkably low-dry
goods, notions, boots and shoes, gents
hats, clothing, family groceries, etc, etc.
Don't fail to examine goods and prices.
May 2, 1877 J. II. TATE 81 Co
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
HOTEL and LIVERY STABLE.

The undersigned has LEASED the
Dougherty Property, in Whitesburg,
and has thoroughly renovated and refit-
ted the same, and is prepared to accom-
modate both permanent and transient
guests. His tabble will be supplied will!
the very best the country affords. II
connection with the Hotel a Livery
Stable is attached, where horses can BE-
had at any and all times. Charges mod
crate. Will also run a regular Hack
Line to Rogersville. Drummers accom-
modated in any way.
A. H. KIRKPATRICK.
WHTTEsBURG, Tenn. v10 n49 pd1sqr.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

For Scurvy, Leprosy, and cutaneous
diseases they are unrivaled. In places
where these maladies are prevalent, the
cures are marvellous, for the expulsion
of pimples, blotches, &C., they are un-
paralleled, and as a cosmetic the Oint-
ment stands unequaled. Sold every
where. % cents per box or pot
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

"My dear Amelia," said dandy,
+" I have long wished for this oppor-
tunity, but hardly dare speak, for
fear you would reject me. But /
love you; say you will be mine
Your smiles wonld she'd then
he paused again. " Never mind the
woodshed; 60 on with your pretty
talk" said Amelia.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

~ Prior to 1869 the water works
of Nashville, SO reported through
the Banner, were not self-supporting.
But under the superintendency OF
James Zoyalt, who fills that position
at present. they have cleared for
that city $230,000. Dedusting all
expenses, the annual profit il esti-
mated at $4,000.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

Money may be scarce with you, but
remember that J. III. Tate 81 Co. g prices
are in proportion to your purses.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
The BuckeVe.

1t is a well established fact, that Ia
bler's Buckeye Pile Ointment will cure,
if used according to directions. The Hs-
culus HippOcastanum, or Horse Chestnut,
commonly known as the uckeye, has
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

To get just the right frixzle on
your hair. Miss, sprinkle it full Of
meal, and let brood of young
chickens scratch it out,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13

The way the King OF The Sand
wich Islands carves o chicken il Co
take hold Of both legs draw d long
breath, and pull for all he is worth.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
Fearful Slaughter of a Large
Body of Turkish Cavalry.

LONDON, June 4. A dispatch
from lifts says that 5000 Turkish
cavalry who were stationed between
Erzeroum and Kars, were surprised
during the night by an overwhelm-
ing body of Russians. They refus-
ed to surrender. No quarters being
given, a frightful massacre ensued
and only 200 of them escaped. The
Russian army is very near Erze-
roum.
RUSSIA WANTS NO SPECTATORS.
BERLIN, June 4.-Russia refuses
all applications of British officers
to accompany the army as specta-
tors. The British military attaehee
at st. Petersburg, has, after conf
dental inquiry, recommended his
eountrymen not to repeat or press
such applications.
THE TURKS DISCOURAGED.
DoNDoN, June A. "A teIegrm
from Syria, says great discourage
ment exists in official circles in Con-
stantinople, because it is not known
how sufficient force can be collect
ed to resist the Russian advance.
The hopes that the capture or Sukum
kalch would lead to an insurrection
In the Caucasus, have not disappear
ed. The caucasians fearing Russia,
and laid down their arms. Turkey
is weak from material causes which
renders it difficult to maintain long
resistance.
PROTECTING THE GEAR.
VIENNA, June 4.-The Car is ex-
pected to arrive at Ploejesti on We'd
nesday next. The most elaborate
preparations have been made for the
safety of the Gear during the latter
portion of his journey, as rumors of
a conspiracy against his life have
been rife for some time. From Jas.
sey to Ploejesti ten battalions of in
fantry will be scattered along the
line of the railroad for his protection.
During the night torch bearers will
be placed at short distances from
each other along The routes so that
nothing can happen without becom>
ing Immediately known.
IN CROSSING THE DANUBE.
A telegram from Ploejesti says
that it is now certain that the pas
sage of the Danubee by the Russian
army will not be attempted before
some weeks. The inundations on
the river are in such an overwhelm-
ing scale as to render the crossing
an extremity hazardous undertaking
before the middle of the month.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-06-13
FRED. A. SHOTWELL,
SURGEON DENTIST
Rogersvil1ee-- ee--Tenn-

Offers his professional services to the citizens OF
the village and surrounding country, and assures
those who favor him with their patronage, that he
will it his pleasure to give perfect satlsfae-
ton Terms. cash. Ladies prefering 1t viii be
awaited upon at their homes, without extra charge
sept. 27, IS76-v 10 80 II.
, 1877-10-06

CoUSrY ArrAIRs.-A report on the tinan-
cial affairs of Marion county, Oregon, Is be-
fore US. and contains one or two items that
interest us by way of comparison. The
assessment roll for Marion county icots up
over 81, 900, ,0c0. On this assessment the tax
levy is p mills, yielding with the amount
received from polls a yearly revenue OF
$50. eco For receiving and discussing this
amount the county treasurer Is allowed at
the rate of $500 per annum. The comparison
we wish to institute, is this: The assessment
of Walla Walla county in round numbers
may be stated at 100000. The amount
collected one year with another IS S4o,ooo.
For receiving and disbursing this sum the
law allows the county treasurer yearly COM
pensation of $500 1t is urged that tins pay
is Inadequate, and it is not unlikely that an
effort will be made at the present session OF
the legislature to have the pay increased.
Now when we find Marion county with more
than double our resources and double our
revenue, paying her Treasurer but trlile
more than Walla Walla county pays the
same official, it will at once occur that there
is no justification for the proposed increase
Either this, or public servants In Oregon are
disposed to serve the people at lower rates
than the same class of officials III "ashlhg'
ton territory.
, 1877-10-06

A TERRIBLE HAIL STORM visited East
Portland and vicinity, on Monday last,
destroying a number of barns and out
houses, unroofing many of the finest build.
ings, and breaking over 1000 window
lights. Some of the hail stones picked up
were the size of hens eggs great num-
ber of pedestrians were knocked down and
seriously injured they were carried to the
drug stores where every medical aid was
rendered Several tons of ice were gath
cred up by the saloon keepers. After it
was over, many of the citizens started out
to ascertain the damages a reporter was
dispatched In hot haste and was met by a
delegation of citizens who stated a large
lot of Donnelly's Yeast Powders had been
received that day, and it was thought that
the air had become impregnated, thereby
raising the wind which blew hurricane,
and as there were several icy looking
clouds hanging over the city at the time
the wind must have reached them bursting
them wide open and hence the storm.
The reporter left, saying, l have heard
that Donnelly's Yeast Powder was good.
and would raise most anything, even the
lids of red hot stove, but would not be.
lieve it would raise such a commotion as
this. ..
, 1877-10-06

A MURDERER IN CUsTopY.-For several
days this week one of the most desperate
men on this coast was confined in our cOun-
ty jail. the particulars of this mans arrest
will be fonnd in an article that appears on
the first page of this paper. This prisoner,
whose name is Maurice L. Bosqui, was
brought here by J. C. Bull, sheriff of Hum
bolt county, California. His offence, as stat
ed, is that of killing paymaster's clerk,
and the evidence against him is conclusive
He was arrested and confined in the Hum
bolt county Jail, bat just previous to the
time fixed for his trial, by the aid of outside
friends, he was enabled to break Jail, and
for over year WAS at large Sheriff Bull
had offered reward of $500 for his arrest,
and this sum we presume will be paid to the
sheriff of Nez Perez county, through whose
agency the arreotwa effected. The prisoner
is most respectfully connected His brother.
Edward $. Bosqui, is at the head of one of
the largest printing and bookbinding estab-
lishments in San Francisco, and is man not
only of wealth but of the highest respecta-
bility. The murder of which the accused
stands charged iswithout the shadow of JUS
tification, and if sheriff Bull succeeds in get
ting him back to Humbolt county his trial
and conviction of the highest crime known
to the law is almost certain. Family in
huencc may save him from the gallows, but
if SO Justice will be cheated of her dues.
, 1877-10-06

FEMALE ATTENDANTs.-In San Francisco
a law has been in force for several years that
prohibits the employment of "lady walters, -
in saloons, after certain hours of night We
learn that the Washington territory legisla-
ture will be asked to PASS similar law, made
applicable to such towns as Walla Walla and
Seattle. A strict enforcement of the law
that requires all applicants for license to sell
liquor to be of "good moral character, :"
might possibly meet the necessities of the
case, and We suggest that the authorities be
little more careful in this regard. In all
cases where saloon is found to be disorder
ly, or conducted in an Objectionable manner,
the county authorities have full authority to
revoke the license. If, as alleged, We have
places of the character indicated within the
city limits let parties cognisant of the facts
make complaint to the county board, and We
are quite sure that licenses in all such cases
will be revoked. The law does not author
the hcenseing of bawdy houses or "dead
falls" and whenever such nuisances are
known to exist they should be abated.
, 1877-10-06

A SUMMING UP.-Hon. d. 81. Baker,
editor of the Charlton Qowal Leader, was at
Walla Walia few weeks back, at which
time we referred to his presence in our midst.
He has now returned home, and in his paper
of September 22d, he sums up the result OF
his observations He says:
Upon the whole We do not like Oregon
sufficient to move to it, and think it a poor
place for a poor man to go to from Iowa In
in the endeavor to better his condition De-
lusive pamphlets, papers and circulars are
sent out by spectators there to induce emi-
grafton to that state, and thousands are an
nually enticed from their little homes IN
Iowa. to try their fortunes there. Their
fortunes prove a bubble, and too late they
learn that while distance lends enchantment
to the view, the view is often disagreeable
one. The best country We saw in the North
west was Southeastern Washington, consist
ing of the Walla Walla and Palouse river
country. The former is pretty thickly set
fled. and is almost our ideal of beauty and
perfection the latter is the finest and richest
| tract of land we ever saw, but SO remote
from market and the blessings of modern
civilization, that none but those who seek
the priyations Of pioneer life are adapted
| to it.
, 1877-10-06
FAIR GRouNDs.-At the Agricultural s,

FAIR GRouNDs-At the Agricultural So
cietys meeting, to-day, the question will
come up of purchasing grounds to be used
for the purpose of annual fairs. This ques-
ton was agtated last year, but nothing
definite resulted. We think it desirable that
the society should own its fair grounds, and
trust that the members will come prepared
to take action looking in this direction. This
is central point for the whole interior basin,
and if properly managed the annual fairs will
gather here once year leading men from
the eastern counties of Oregon and Wash
ington territory. Once the owner of its own
grounds, the society will assume character
of permanence and exact degree of respect
that it cannot expect to attain so long as il
Is the tenant at viii of an individual. The
farmers and producers of this county have
an importance that demands a permanent
organization, and this permaneney being
conceded, nothing can be more clear than that
they should own their exhibition grounds.
Now while land can be had at reasonable
figure Is the time to act, and hence We trust
that the question will at once be settled az
irmatlvely,