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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

Several thousand Turkish soldiers
captured at Plevna aud in the disas-
trous batties at the toot OF the Bal,
kans are now returning home from
Russia every week. During their
compulsory sojourn in the dominions
of the Car they we're forced TO work
eighteen hours s. day at small wages
on p2b.ic works, but they were sent
back so we'll led ADD clothed that
they are engied by The tattered bat
ta!ions that make up tue FaIStafnn
army Of the Sublime Porte. E
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08
An Amateur Musician Shot.


LENoIR, N. c. December 28.-At
Wataaaga, in this State, James B.
Martin, a young man and a famous
amateur musician. was spending the
afternoon at Major Harrison 0s-
borne's. While he was entertaining
the lady membersof Os6orne's fami-
ly with performance on the violin,
the major came in. He was tight
and quarrelsome. The tune was
"Grandfather's Clock" PLAY fast
er," said Osborne. Never mind"
said Martin, Il am playing all right
what do you know about music,
anyhow? Il will show you what |
know" said Osborne, and with that
drew revolver and fred three
times, each ball taking effect in the
GddleF's head, As the first ball
struck him he exclaimed, Lord, O..
borne. you have killed me-" Mrs.
Osborne, who was witness OF tho
bloody deed, tried TO prevent it. bet
her entreaties were of'no avail. .alaa
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

A contemporary asks If Edison
can invent anything TO heat the
brilIiancy Of woman's eyes. A bad
husband will do it-beal an the
brillianey out Of them NorrisiosCa
Herald.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

The Jonesboro' Journal thinks Wash
ington, Sullivan and Greene counties
should have Criminal Court, independ-
ent of the regular Circuit Court.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08
Moral Character.

There is nothing which adds so
much to the beauty aud power Of
man, as a good moral character, It
is his wealth-his inauenee-his life.
1t dignifies him in every station, ex-
ats him in every condition, and
glorifes him at every period of life.
Such character is more to be de-
sired than everything else on EARTH
1t makes man free and independ-
dent-no sergile look-croal<ing syc
ophant-no treacheroas hoaor seek.
er ever bore such a character. The
pure joys Of truth and righteousness
never spring in such person. III
young men bnt knew how much a
good character would dignity and
exals them, how glorious it would
make their prospects, eYeu 10 this
life Geyer should we dnd the yield
ing TO the groveling and base born
purposes of human nature.
Mrs. Fitzherbert: "Just look at
these gloves. Mr, johnson, that ny
Angelina has been darning 50 neat
IT," johnson .Yes'm, they are
darned good" Mrs. Fnzherbert
grasped for her smelling salts. while
she gives Johnson such q leOk.--,
Bosfon 4a'dnacriAf.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

1t is astonishing what whopping
lies young folks viii give ard take
during couriship. Tie trouble with
a good many marriages is that the
parties Quit lying yhea thay entered
Ma rimehy,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08


The New York Trjbune is at pains
50 deny the story, long ego current
and recently revived that Baron
Humboldt described Bayard Taylor
az a man who had travelled more
end seen less than any other person
le had ever heard OF. The baron
denied having made the remark, the
orip,u Of which is thus given: "A
rather seedy New York writer ad-
dressed aaole TO Mr.. Taylor request
inc from him the gift OF complete
set Of his works. This amounted at
that time (even at wholesale rates.
60 q request for q gift Of $40 or 800
land Mr.. Taylor, v hose means were
then limited, and who knew OF no
sort of claim which the applicant
mad upon him for such courtesy,
declined. The applicant was en-
ragged, aud boasted that he would
paw Mr. Taylor for what he conceiv-
ed to be an aGront. Within a fort
night he coined this story and set it
afloat."
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

How some women change their
minds respecting their husbands?
Mrs. Jinks was forever telling her
hasband that lie wasn't worth the
salt in his bread. But when the
poor man got killed in q railway
sinesh-np, the fond widow sued the
company for $4,000 damages.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

A story is sent from Washington
to Baltimore paper that ought to
attract some attentjon, if there IS
any truth in it. II is stated that
Gen. Sherman has already prepared
a list of the staff officers who are TO
be sacrificed in case the new army
bill passes, and as The bill gives the
General all discretion The list rs
not so much made up with view to
the interests and necessities Of the
service as to throw overheard men
who are personally unpopular with
the General of the Army and to sup
5ty places for his particular friends.
Upder the bill Gen, Sherman has
supreme powers, is Independent
even Of the President, and the Sec
retarv Of War viii be a mere subord,
mate.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-01-08

And, do you know, it is a splendid
thing 70 thihk that the HQman yoa
loYe really will never grow old to
you. Through The wrinkles of lime,
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
OCEAN BANK ASSETS.

The hearing before tho Congressional sub-Com-
mittee on Banking and Currency, composed of Con-
gressmen Buckner. Of Missouri; Lounsbury. of
New York, and Crapo, OF Massachusetts,. In relation
to the alleged misappcation Of tho funds Of the
bank by the receiver. Theodore M. Davis. was con.
tinucd yesterday In the committees rooms, Grand
Central HOTEL Mr.. Avery was examined with refer.
to his connection with the effort to negotiate
the disposal OF the Lake Superior Ship Canal prop
erty. having twice visited London for that
ton n Crosby. attorneys for Mr.. Sellew,
one of the creditors testified In relation to the bill
filed in tho Superior Court against the receiver.
Bank Examiner sherman testified to having made an
examination into the affairs of the bank. tracing all
the assets OF the mp to the appointments OF
the receiver. His report, no AYERS, 10 based upon
books which appear to have been correctly kept
large amount OF correspondence was put In evidence
the bank. The committee hold a private consulta-
ton in the afternoon touching the manner Of franz
ing their report to the full Committee ON Banning
and Currency and 10 Congresss
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.

Paul Shirley formerly night clerk in the Office Of
the Western Union Telegraph Company. at the COR
of Dey street and Broadway was placed on trial
before Judge Gilbert, in the Kings County Court OF
Oyer and Terminer. yesterday. for stabbing and
fatally wounding Michael H. Travis. 'longshore-
man. near Fulton ferry. Brooklyn side. on the 18th
of uly last The facts have already been published
in the HERALD. The prisoner. who is about twenty
years of age. was represented yesterday BY Coun-
sellor James Ridgeway. while John Oakley, Assistant
District Attorney appeared for the people, The jury
was obtained, after which the Assistant District
Attorney opened the The frst witness called
was DR.. Joseph +. O'Connell, house surgeon at the
city hospital He described the wounds and testified
that the cause Of death was internal hemorrhage.
Richard Newton swore that while reading news
paper In Newton's Hotel at No. Fulton street, on
the afternoon of the affray he heard scufe in the
hallway; going out he found Shirley with his hand
to faces Shirley said that Mike Travis had struck
him; witness testified that Shirley was sober; he
had Travis drunk.
James Farrell Edward Lyon, Policeman Bedell.
William H. Armstrong, Joseph Kerrigan and Edward
b. Travis testified for the prosecution. For the de-
fence, William f. snyder and number Of other
witnesses appeared. They all testified to the good
character of the accused.
Justice Gilbert will deliver his charge and give the
case to the jury this morning.
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION.

Detective Richard King. Of the Central Once. Ar
rested yesterday excited German named Henry
Wagner, OF No. 2o2 First avenue. because he threat
encd to shoot the proprietor Of store the
Of Delaney street and the Bowery. where pawn
brokers unredeemed goods sold. King, whom
the complainant knew intimately. was In the store
at the time. aud when his attention called to the
conduct of Wagner arrested him. The prisoner ex.
planned to the interpreter in the Essex Market Court
that no bought ewelry in the belief that was
pure gold and worth what he paid for 1t. Upon
showing 1t to q jeweller, however. ho was told
he had been imposed upon and had paid 20 for what
worth far less. III great excitement he returned
10 the complainant and demanded that his money be
given back to him. but 1t not. He drew the re-
vover to assert his rights. Justice Duffy examined
the jewelrv, and said that Wagner had undoubtedly
been dupcd. The proprietor took exception to the
magistrates remarks and claimed that his business
was legitimate and that the article was worth 1t
least So. Justice Duffy questioned King, who
answered that he had known the complainant long
time and he honest in his dealings. Tho magis-
trate looked again at the jewolry and said dccsivey
that he didn't believe IL was worth 81. He asked
King as Judge of such matters. what was its real
valne. The detective refused to give an opinion.
Wagner then discharged King prevented his
exit from the room and made complaint against
him for carrying concealed weapons. Justice DuRy
imposed the light hnc OF 81.
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
INFANTINOS STILETTO.

At No. sos Broome street is close dingy looking
set OF apartments, where the Italian denizens
Of Thompson street and the neighborhood are
accustomed to meet nightly and while away their
leisure hours. On Wednesday night. re-
corded in yesterdays HERALD. vncenzo Bianco. the
proprietor, was found there by policeman bleeding
to death from deep cash in his throat. Dominica
Infantino arrested charge of having in
hicted the wound. He is an Italian young man, of
prepossessing appearance who has been about the
place for time and who is said to be intelligent
beyond most of his associates. He engaged, as il
alleged, with Bianco in game of chance. In which
fairness brought about mutual recriminations, and
at last Bianco rose In . fury and brought down
chair upon the others shoulder with such force
that 1t hoored him. Infantino was not much hurt
though, and. 1t Is alleged. as he rose to his feet he
drew out . long. keen stletto. and made lungo
with 1t at his assalant It cut through the left side
of his neck. and. passing across the throat. made
fearful cash just below the chin.
When arrested in Brooklyn by Detective Reynolds.
of the Eighth precinct, Infantino admitted that lie
had committed the offence. but expressed his convic
ton that he justified and would be sustained In
court. He was yesterday arraigned IN the Jefferson
Market Police Court. There Reynolds furnished
of the stabbing and certificate from Dr. Singer
of st. Vncent's Hospital. produced in which BE
anco's cut described as an incised wound in tho
neck. which would probably prove fatal. InfAntino
committed by the magistrate to await the result
of the injuries.
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
THE M'AULIFFE MURDER.
CONFLICTING TESTIMONY AS TO THE EXPRESS
s1oSs OF THE ACCUSED AFTER HIS wires

CONFLICTING TESTIMONY As TO THE EXPIRES
s1oNs OF THE ACCUSED AFTER HIS wrFE's
DEATH.
BRrDeEronr. opnn.. Nov. o. 1879.
The McAulife trial resumed this morning.
Chief of Police Marsh testified that he saw the
prisoner when he irst brought to the station
house. before the death Of his wife; when told no
was charged with serious assault the accused
plicd. III wish to God she was dead; she annoys
the life Of me; she drinks every dollar earn; !"
when informed that sho dead no said, Tho
devil mind her: done nothing to herr" saw two
pools of blood, ten inches in length. the
bed and the other . trunk; knew deceased to
be an habitual excessive drinker; Ofiser Lockwood
placed in cell between those occupied by tho
father and the the night OF the homicide; no
heard o conversation between them; the boy said,
you'll get life for this, won't your" the father re-
piled, "What do / know about itr'
To Officer Arnold McAulife denied having inflicted
the injury, saying his wife cut her head by falling
q trunk.
Mrs. baker, an occupant Of the Same house. saw
the victim lying upon the floor hour before her
death, and she was then very weak. rhe statement
the deceased to this witness to how her uries
were received excluded.
Oficer Daily testified to arresting McAu'fc. who
denied killing his wfe he afterward said he did
care damn, and would just as lief hang not; his
wife drunk all the time and squandercd his
ings, and he would be willing TO pay $40 for her
nsrsl the prisoner 81 the time was much excited;
The New York herald., 1879-11-07

knew the accused; he was usually psacosbls and
quiet; his wife drunken.
Thomas Riley testified that he called at the house
on the morning OF the murders Mrs McAuliFe was
drunk at that time; she had bottle OF whiskey In
her possession.
Riley also testified to seeing McAuliffe fixing
stove pipe with knife.
With the exception of the evidence of the chemist
who examined the red spots upon the knfo the evil
dence of the State here closed
DIR. Shattuck. tor the defence. testified that when
he arrived at McAuhe's house DIR. Busch prob
ing the wound but making no attempt to check the
hemorrhage; witness applied cold water and stopped
the bleeding; the witness cassed intoxication as
very probable immediate cause OF death. but on
cross-examination admitted that the evidence
OF alcoholic uarcotism was lacking.
All the experts having agreed that the bleeding of
the wound could easily have been stopped the de-
fence will claim that death hastened by probing
and improper surgical attention.
The evidence will probably be concluded on
FRIDAY.
The New York herald., 1879-11-07
WHO KILLED ALICE GREENFIELD?

DISCREPANCIES IN THE AFFIDAvITs ACCUSING
HINES AND THE KELLoGGs OF THE CRIME
STATEMENT OF THE STATES COUNSEL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1 af
SYRACUSE N. Y, Nov. g. 1870.
When the afidavits were received from Indiana
which charged Hines aud the Kelloggs with the
murder of Alice Greenfield. for which the husband.
Nathan Orlando Greenfield. is sentenced to death. 1t
was thought that they would Greenfeld's life.
John Lamoree of counsel for the said
to-day that he attached but little Importance to the
afidavits. Mr. Lamoree said that the evidence
not one-twentieth part as strong as that produced
by Grcenheld's counsel against the Keloggs upon
their examination for murder, which thor
oughly refuted Eand its falsity exposed Mr.. Lam
stated that he had letter from Mile Drake.
of the Indiana Witnesses written some time
ago. in which that lady stouty maintained the inno-
cence OF the Kelloggs
Mr. Lamoree said that the weakest spot in the afi-
davits this The Indiana people swore that
dos oats George Hines. Alden Kellogg and himself
went into the house and murdered Alice Greenfield.
after ouusging her. On his examinination Green
held testified that little after nine o'clock he met
Hines with load Of something in his wagon. He
suspected that Hines had some Of his goods
way he met Bass at the Corners and told
him that George Hines had just gone by with load
of his goods. When he reached Hines place he
looked into the wagon and saw some bags that felt
If they contained oats. He went home, and to
his surprise, found his wife there. After talk
she finally admitted that Hines had been there and
had taken the oats. He went out to the barn
and found that the oats were missing.
This about half-past ten. Greenfield
and his father that they Alice alive after
midnight and after, Greenfield swore, the oats
were taken. Greenfield and his father also swore
that they the gun which Royal Kellogg claims
was stolen at the time of the murder, after tho
oats were stolen. Mr.. Lamoree thought that there
discrepancy in these statements that could
not be explained. fv
MuLIE OR PHILINDA.
Sheriff Bulkley says that he saw Mile Drake, or
the old lady whom the Indiana reporter calls Milly
Drake, but who signs her name to letter Phiinda
Drake in Indiana before the trial. and that she pro-
tested that the Keloggs innocent. One Of tho
counsel for Greenfield is now in Indiana securing
additional af1idayits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-28

descended upon him and encircled the
crown of his head with a halo of glory.
When he felt his end drawing near he
turned his way to kushinagara, north
west Of Patna. Heaven and earth began
to trembe, and loud voices were heard
all living beings groaning together and
bewailmg his departure. On passing
through knshinagaTa a poor workman
offered him his last meal, and although
he had lust refused the offerings of the
highest and richest, he accepted this offer,
to show his humility, as he said, ''for the
sake Of humanity" Immediately after
wards he said to his disciples Stand
up, let us go my time Is come. He
went ont tn a spot where eight trees in
groups of two We're planted together.
Resting on his right side he gave his final
instructions to his disciples, reminded
them of the Immortality of the spiritual
body, and then gave himself up to con-
temptation. Passing through the various
degrees of meditation which correspond
ed To the various tiers of heaven. he lost
himself in Nirvana, and thus his earthly
career was ended His disciples put his
remains into Il golden coffin, which i'm
mediatcly grew SO heavy that no power
could move 1t. But his long-deceased
mother, Maya, appeared from above, be
wailing her son, Wen the coffin lifted it
self up. the lii spiang open, and Shakya-
mimi appeared with folded hands salut-
ing his mother Afterwards, when his
disciples wanted to perform the ceremony
Of cremation, they discovered that his
body was incombustiblc by ordinary fire
but suddenly jet Of flame burst oIt of
the mystic character inscribed ON Budd-
has breast and reduced his body to ash
Is. The LATTER were eagerly collected,
and received thencefOrth almost divine
worship, being carried to all Buddhist
countries and for safe keeping deposited
i'll pagodas expressly built for this pur-
pose. After his death general assembly
Of the faithful was called, AMI the legends
assert that then and there the sayings and
teachimgs"f Buddha were colectsd, sifted
and fixed an Il triple canon hy the three
principal disciples Of Shakyamuni.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-28
THE JOLLY OLD PEDAGOGUE
BY GEORGE ARNOLD

Twas 4 jolly old pedagogue, long ago,
Tall and slender and sallOw and dry
HIS form was bent and his gait was slow
His long thin hair was as white as snow,
But a wonderful twinkle shone in his eve;
Aud he sung every nlght as he went TO bed
lie Us he happy down here below;
The living should live, though the dead he dead,
sad The Jolly old pedagogue, long ago.
He taught his scholars the rule OF three,
Writing and reading, and history too;
He took the little ones upon his knee,
For kind Old heart IN his breast had he,
And the wants OF the lIttlest child he knew
Learn while you're Young he often said,
There is much TO enjoy down here below +;
Life for the living. and rest for the dead!'
said The jolly old Pedagogue, long ago.
With the stupidest boys he was Kind aud cool,
Speaking only in gentest tones;
The rod was hardly known in his school
Whipping 10 him WAS harbarOus rule,
Aud too hard work for the poor Old bones
Besides it was painful. he sometimes said
We should make life pleasant down here below
The living need charity more than the dead"
said the Jolly Old pedagogue, long ago.
lie lived IN the house by the hawthorn lane.
With roses and woOdbine over the door;
Ills rooms were quiet, neat and PLAIN,
But a spirit Of comfort there held reign,
And made him forget he was old and poor,
Il need so ilttle.' he often said,
And nv friends and relatives here below
Won't litigate over me when am dead
said the Jolly old pedagogue. long ago.
But the peasantest times that he had, OF all,
Were the sociahle hours he used to pass,
With his chair tipped back TO a neighb0r wall,
Making an unceremOnlOuS call,
over pipe and friendly glass.
This was the finest pleasure he said,
Ot the many he tasted here below
Who has no cronies had better lie dead
said the Jolly old pedagogue, long ago.
Then the Jolly Old pedlgcgue's wrlnklcd face
Melted ali over in sun-hlny smiles,
He stirred his glass with an old school grace,
Ihucklcd and slipped. and prattlcd apace,
TIL the house grew merry, from cellar 10 tiles
I'm pretty old man. he gently SAID,
Il have fingered 4 long while here below
Bur mt heart Is fresh II my youth + Iied.
said the Jolly old pedagogue, long ago
H. smoked hi- pipe IN the halny air.
Every night when the sun went down.
While The soft wind PLAYED m his sIlyery hair
Leaving IL tender kisses there
ON the jol I'D pedlgugue's jolly old crown
And feeungt kisses he smiled, and said,
&c Twas glD.tous world down here below;
Why wat for happiness TIL We are dead -
sad the jolly old Pedagogue. long ago.
He sat at the door one midsummer night,
After the sun had sunk In the west,
And me lingering beams of golden light
Made his kindly old face look warm and bright.
While the odorous night-yind whispered rest !!
Gently. gently he bowed his head,
There were angels waiting for him, know;
Ha was sure of happiness, living or dead,
This jolly Old pedagogue. long ago,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-28
NOTES AND NOTES.

The Grccnhack vote in th, elections of
1879 WIS tHo-ihinil less than in the clcciiors
Of 1875
nur Northern ncehhors, under the rcw
Can tariff, eau can their own beans
James Gordon Emmett has ordered a
steam Yacht To- cost SI5O. coo, and io be- th,
fastest in the world Her rig will he of the
truccu pattern and lac will doubtless i,cl
lucky il she answers his expectations.
\ Kentucky han Was hit in the IT,. Ly a
bullet while upon his knees in PRAYER. and
P,r5'S SF0 siiNs "SuCh a thin. might not
occur again III a thousand years IN Ken
lucky"
American schools for American citir.ns is
4 good motto Ii anybody prefer, the schools
OF ireland, "r Italy, or NcNico let him pay
for them here, or 20 whcr. they are Goit
an RpL