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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
JUDGE PORTER TALKS.

Judge Porter reviewed the conduct of the
prisoner and the conduct on the part of his
counsel. The crime in all its hideous ugliness
was held up to the detestation of his hearers.
The prisoner WINGED and nervously turned in
his seat under the scathing denunciation. Judg
Porter spoke of Reeds argument as lawyerlike,
and based on the only law points which, with
any plausibility, could be addressed by the de-
fense. OF Scoville's argument, he said it could
only have been delivered by one of the family
of Guiteau who as he had himself boasted,
had learned his law in the Police Court, and
acquired his manners among the hooting owls.
Proceeding to expound the law on the subject
of malice, reading from the 1880 edition of
"Archibaids Criminal Practice" Porter
dwelt upon the premeditation of Guiteau, re-
ferring to his lying in wait, and to his dog
ging the footsteps of the President. He said
"Was this worthless vagabond the man to be
selected and inspired by God-a cheat,
swindler, creature of the vilest habits
He, then, is junior in the firm Of Jesus
Christ Il Co. This murderer, tracking his vic
tim at night, at church, at the railroad sta
ton, everywhere, till the deed is done. But
grant this hideous prctension, and allow him
the inspiration of Paul, which he impi-
ously quotes, that does not protect, as it did
not protect Paul from stripes and death"
Porter went on to say that although the Presi-
dent had died, tho Government still lived, and
Ills buCCebsOr NdS pTObcCuG1AAS LID 0oocooAAA
eyes," said Guiteau, "and Arthur employed
you under a misapprehension." "Yes," said
Judge Porter, "under misapprehension that
the law was stronger than Guiteau. Guiteau
seems to think that he's stronger than the law.
81 do not claim to be stronger than the law,
but God Almighty is stronger than the law"
said Guiteau, sullenly. ''He will come before
God Almighty presently" said Porter,
solemnly, "and until then he would do well to
refer but little to Him. He will feel soon what
he has never felt before, divine pressure in
the form of the hangman's moose. The pris-
oner had sworn on the stand that he
was predestined to remove the Presi-
dent. He had forgotten to say that
he was predestined to be hung for 1t. :"
In his ruling Judge Cox was very lengthy,
fully reviewing the case. Upon every material
point his rulings were directly against the
prayers of the defense. The only grain OF
comfort for the prisoner was offered when
Judge Cox reached the question of reasonable
doubt. Upon this subject he said: 81 shall
not charge the jury to acquit If they find q
reasonable doubt as to any one element, but
shall take into consideration and charge them
relative to the elements, and that if, from all
the circumstances and evidence, they have q
| reasonable doubt of the commission by the de-
| fendant of the crime as charged, then they
shall acquit." AS Judge Cox finished speak
! ing, Guiteau called out: 81 am perfectly
satisfied with that exposition Of the law"
| Adjourned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
claimed, "May the Lord have mercy on your
perjured souls -
HAngingh

Moreau, the French Canadian wife murderer,
was hanged at Rimouski, Ont. His head was
nearly severed in the fall of nine feet. Thad-
deus Baber, for killing his mistress and her
mother, in August, 1877, and William Ward,
colored, for killing his sweetheart in August,
1878, were executed at st. Louis.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

q pettifogger, in all things swindler,
q denizen Of jails, and depraved and wicked
wretch" Davidge concluded his argument in
the following words 81 promised you, gentle
in closing shall indulge in no peroration OK.
cept to say to you that your countrymen and
all Christendom are waiting for your verdict,
I thank you for your attention.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The French Senatorial elections have resulted
in complete triumph for the Republic. OF
seventy-nine seats contested, only thirteen were
carried by Monarchists, the remaining sixty
six by Republicans, for the greater part pledged
to support Gambetta in his scheme for the So
called reform of the Constitution. dispatch
says Gambetta's popularity with the Paris
ian masses is fast fading.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
A Good Idea

1t is proposed to punish absenteeism in the
Ohio Legislature, except because of sickness or
death, by subtracting FIVE dollars day out of
the truant members salary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

Secretary Frelinghuysen has received from
st. Petersburg some later news respecting the
fate of the Jeanette and crew. The Jeanette
was caught in the ice October 1, 1879, drifted
with the winds and current till last june. and
was then abandoned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The weather in the Northwest has been un-
precedentedly warm this far this winter. News
from Bismarck, Dakota, states that there has
been no snow at all in that vicinity, and that
there has been continuous warm weather.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

John Baker, 9 native of Ireland, died of
hydrophobia in New York the past week. He
was bitten on the hand by Newfoundland dog
few months ago, but thought nothing Of the
matter at the time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

There has peen an alarming increase Of
smallpox at Pittsburg. On tho 9th inst. forty
three new cases were reported in the city
proper, and thirteen in Allegheny City, max
ing total in one day Of fifty-six cases. The
hospital is oyercrowded with smallpox patients.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

Nows from the steamship Rodgers, in the
Polar regions, dated September 26, 1881, is
published. The latest accounts are that the
Rodgers had about finished her work for the
season, and was going to st. Lawrence Bay to
winter. Nothing had been definitely heard of
the Jeannette. Though the Rodgers was pre-
pared to remain out two years in search, ii was
expected that she would reach San Francisco
by next October
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The Legislature of West Virginia convened
at Wheeling on the 18th inst. The Wisconsin
Legislature convened on the same day, electing
II. A. Gibson Speaker of the House.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Tho Young Ma. w,sh shs LILY.

Oscar Wilde, who subsists upon his admire
ton Of nature, lectured IN New York the other
evening on "The English Renaissance" He
was dressed in black knee-breeches, brown
stockings and slippers-the account says. He
doubtless had on coat, vest, and other garments.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The residence of J. M. Wolf, near Princeton,
Kentucky, was entered during the absence Of
the head Of family, by six disguised men, who
bound and gagged the family and took 5000
in silver and left. Five hundred dollars in
bills were overlooked.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

1t is proposed to furnish relief, by proper
legislation, for those Union soldiers who, at the
close of the war, sought their homes without
being regularly mustered out Of service. and
are consequently down on the records ~ de-
aarfara.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

An INVENTOR proposes to make ma
chine gear wheels Of raw buffalo hide
by cementing and pressing together as
many layers as are required for the
breadth Of the wheel. The blanks thus
prepared are out TO form the teeth in
the usual manner with suitable tools.
The advantages claimed are. smooth
and noiseless action at very high speeds
and greater durability without lubriM-
ton. Issv0a 5l,f VI hf1sg tHa TsfsS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

dispatch from Rome says the Pope declined
to comply with the law requiring him to fill out
census blank, but monsignore filed up the
return showing 500 persons living in the vati-
can, one-third of whom are females
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Heavy I.oas Of Life.

The report comes from Newfoundland that
forty lives were lost on Trinity Bay by the
sinking of steamer few days since. Eighteen
Of the number were passengers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

In that wicked city, Chicago, last week, two
gamblers were on triar before . jury, and in
the face Of the law and evidence, the jury
brought in . verdict Of acquittal. 30 aston
ished was the Justice that he involuntsrily OK
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Heavy sale or Cotton,

Five thousand seven hundred and twenty-five
bales Of cotton were sold at Dallas, Texas, the
past week, for $3.50, 900 cost, the largest single
sale on record.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The first week Of 1882 chronicled 203 failures
tho greatest number Of failures occurring
during one week for over year. The cause IL
attributable TO the requirement Of settling mp
on the first Of tho year, which number who
were struggling along on the ragged edge were
unable In do
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

Mrs. Walton, charged with completely in the
murder Of her husband, at st. Paul, Indiana,
was rearrested, after once making her escape.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
A Reporter's Desper.sas.


W. 3. Powell, promising young journalist
and reporter on the Jackson Missy Clarion,
suicided by shooting in the parlors Of Mrs,
Watkins, in that place, in the presence of
young lady, to whom rumor says he was en-
gagged
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Addressing THE Jury.

The arguments to the jury have begun, and
the trial has already been in progress two
months. Davidge opened. The crowd that
had collected to hear Davidge was three times
as great as could get into the courtroom. As
Davidge traced the prcce Of reasoning by
which the prisoner gradually reached the con-
viction that but one life interposed between
became restless, and for the first time since
the opening Of the court indicated by
his nervous twisting the usual preliminaries to
q series of Interruptions, which in this instance
quickly followed. 7" Not often" said Davidge,
" in the record of heinous crime do We have
conception of crime. In this case the sugges-
ton came to the wretch in the night, as he was
lying in his bed. The thought or suggestion
came to him on the 18th of May. Still think.
ing that he might obtain the Office he sought
and keep his hands clean, he made another ef-
President at this point the interrupt
tions Of the prisoner became so great
that Davidge could not proceed. At
ter the prisoner had his say, Davidge pro-
ceeded. Hereviewed the circumstance of the
crime, and the victim, and the criminal. His
analysis of Guiteau's character WAS graphic
and effective. "If,' he exclaimed, 81 were to
sum up the moral and intelligent qualities Of
this man, should say that he had the daring
of vulture, combined with the heart of .
wolf" In speaking of Guiteau's plan, he re-
marked upon his greater fear Of mob than Of
the law, and exclaimed "We must say, to our
shame, that this estimate had foundation.
It rested, he added, "with the jury to show
the world whether Guitesu's opinion was
we'll founded. If he had feared the
laws as he feared the mob our mar
tyred head and chief would be alive to-day"
Davidge discussed the evidence, which he had
arranged chronologically, with startling per-
spicuity, taking one witness after another and
pointed out the weaknesses and unreliability Of
the opinions Of witnesses for defense, which
had been based, in many instances, on a mea-
ger acquaintance. Davidge's argument was
not completed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

General Burbridge writes . letter to the pub
Lie in reply to Congressman Blackburn's. He
does not propose to fight duel until he has
shown mp the records Of some of his worst enc
mics. Blackburn says he will take no further
notice OF Burbridge or his publications.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
An Expen.sxe Euterprs,e.
The Texas Capitol.

The bridge across East River, New York, has
already cost the sum of S10, 5s7, 731, and $780,
900 more is needed to complete it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
An Actors Death.

An Investigation has proven the gold discov-
cry In Iowa to be myth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The Kentucky Democracy, at Frankfort, last
week, nominated Capt. Thomas J. Henry for
Clerk Of the Court of Appeals.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

An explosion occurring in the drug store Of
Osborn & McCarty, at Denver, Col, caused
fire that destroyed property to the value Of
600, 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The Capitol at Austin, Texas, recently
burned, is to be rebuilt within five years, to bo
paid for with 5000, 900 acres of land.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
DAvIDaE CONCLUDES HIS ARGUMENT.

In resumlng his argument DaVloge maQe us0
of pretty strong language, referring to the
prisoner as "the unspeakable liar" etc., and
was frequently interrupted in return. Davidge
passed to the examination Of the prisoner him
self, his appearing upon the stand, what he
had said, what capacity Of intellect he had
shown, proving, he said conclusively, that what
had gone before had all been sham and hollow
fraud. Scoville had dilated upon his morality,
and had asserted that q lack of intellect was his
failing. On the contrary, he had shown upon
the stand wonderful memory, logic, reason, and
intellectual ability. Likewise, as the defense
had claimed for him virtue and morality, the
prosecution had avalled themselves of the
right to show the contrary, and what had been
the result? He had been shown to be such
monster of corruption, deceit, depravity, and
wickedness, that the country looked on with
shudder. Abiding to Guiteaus schemes in
relation to the Inter Ocean, Davidge said :
"We have to deal here simply with the plans
of an audacious mind, but there is nothing in
such a scheme to indicate insanity. 1t is Q fact,
1 understand, that the stock OF that paper,
once worth $4,000, is now worth 81, 000, 600,
and it was by putting in successful operation
plans similar to those suggested by the pris-
oned." Summing up this accident, Mr..
Davidge said at was no indication Of in
sanity. 1t was simply in keeping with his idea
Of to-day was that of Charles ]. Guiteau. !"
Davidge alluded abruptly to the testimony Of
Mrs. Dunmire, the divorced wife of the pris-
oner. The prosecution was debarred from en-
tering upon those confidences which exist be.
tween husband and wife. The defense could
have done SO, but they did not. Mrs. Dun
mire did not hesitate" said Davidge ITO testify
emphatically that he was q sane man"
Mrs. Scoville who had been busily writing,
all morning, shook her head angrily and
calculated: "She's liar, any way" Her
brother whispered warming. but she repeated
the comment still more emphatieally. Recur-
ing TO tho prisoner, Dnvidge said: "Now,
what has been the result of all this evidenced
This alleged fool has grown before you TO .
man Of more than ordinary intellect. We have
uncovered his moral nature. We have shown
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

Nofwifhstanding Reports 10 the Contrary.
General Grants name has been Withdrawn
from the Nicaraguan Canal project
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

A railroad man, named Albert e. Post, was
arrested at Cincinnati few days ago, charged
with having four wives.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
A Fragment OF Life.

When one breaks camp in the morning
he turns back again and again to see
what he has left. Surely he feels that
he has forgotten something. What is il !?
II is only his own thoughts and musings
he has left, the fragment Of his life he
has lived there. Where he hung his coat
on . tree, where he slept on the boughs,
where he made his coffee or broiled his
trout over the Goals, where he drank at
the little brown pool in the spring run,
whore he looked long and long into the
whispering branches overhead he has
left what he cannot bring away with him
the flame and the ashes of himself.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Fire nj Galveston, Texas.

Kemp, village on the Texas Trunk Rail-
road, was consumed by fire on the 18th inst.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

Mn. MARRowFAr had been complain
ing OF nervousness, and declared that
Of late he felt so bad that any ex-
citement was distressing to him. One
day he asked the family physician what
he should take for 1t. els IL noise that
chiefly troubles your" "I think IL il, ("
aaid Mr.. Marrowfat. every well, then, T"
resumed the astute and sympathizing
0alen, "put spoonful Of paregoric in
your wlfe's coffee every morning at
breakfast"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Earthsuake i'm Chfns

An earthquake is reported to have occurred
in the District of Kanahou, China, by which
$50 people lost their lives.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Crushed by n Brick Wall.

The brick walls of Rannie & Sears building.
recently burned, at Syracuse, N. Y, felN upon
the restaurant Of Cornelius Tracy, burying in
the ruins fifteen to twenty men and women.
The fremen were called out, and eleven persons
rescued. The killed are: Eugene Fitzgerald,
nineteen years, q farmer residing at Amber
Martin Fenton, aged twenty-three years, a
farmer residing at Otisco; Patrick Kane, aged
nineteen years, farmer residing at Otisco
Center. The injured are: Cornelius Tracy,
proprietor; Thomas Larkin, Of Otisco, a
farmer; Edward Larkin, of Otisco; Thomas
Connell and Margaret Connell, of Lafayette
Mrs. Cornelius Tracy, cook; Mrs. Pat Stack,
Christopher and May Angler, of Lafayette.
Others are supposed to be in the ruins.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The well-inown actor, Samuel B. Piercy
died the past week of smallpox, in Boston.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
xLvIIth CONGRESS.
SENATE
GF1Rsr SESSION.

Senator Sherman's funding bill was taken
up, and the author made speech upon 1t, in
which he stated that the only expense involved
would be in printing the bonds, and this would
cost no more than did the printing of the 81
per cents.
Mr.. Bayard, from the Finance Committee,
reported with Recommendation that it pass the
Morrill, tariff commission bill, and also with ad-
verse report on the Garland Commission bill.
An elaborate speech in opposition to the bill
was made by Mr.. Beck a ~
A number Of petitions flor commission to
inquire in regard to the alcoholic liquor traffic
were submitted, nearly every Senator present
having submitted one or more memorials on
the subject. Mr.. Blair said, as in every instance
the petitions came from constituents OF the
Senator presenting it, the fact was an indication
of the universally of the demand for legislation
upon the subject. Mr.. Morgan submitted
resolution directing the Special Committee on
Woman Suffrage to inquire into the matter OF
suffrage in Utah, and to report bill to annul
upon women in that Territory. The resolution
went over. Debate was resumed on the Sher-
man Refunding Bill. Mr.. Vest made speech
in opposition to it, and Mr.. Sherman spoke in
its defense. Mr.. Vest is opposed to any more
refunding, and wants the debt paid OF with
surplus revenue. With Beck, he is opposed to
reduction Of Internal Revenue. Mr.. Anthony
introduced . bill for the retirement OF any
person who has served fifty years or upwards
In either House Of Congress-. sai
The discussion Of the Sherman funding bill
passed over the third day. 49,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19


Reports 10 fhe Contrary.
o General Grants name has been withdrawn
from the Nicaraguan Canal project
wiped Ont.
Kemp, village on the Texas Trunk Rail-
road, was consumed by fire on the 18th inst.
Fire nj Galveston, Texas.
A fire at Galveston, Texas, on the 14th inst,
property to the value of e1, GOO
rroubIe with fhe RIasheaAa.
The Flathead Indians are giving the survey
ors on the Northern Pacific Road considerable
trouble.
swedish Mail steaner Sunk.
A Swedish mail steamer sunk in Calmar
Sound, while on trial trip. Fifteen persons
were drowned.
Judge COx's Decision.
The decision OF Judge Cox on the legal
points involved in the Guiteau case, ia unfavor-
able to the defense.
The Kenfaeky Capital.
A bill has been introduced in the Kentucky
Legislature favoring the removal Of the State
Capital to Louisville.
s11 Toe Mach Mafsfmony.
A railroad man, named Albert e. Post, was
arrested at Cincinnati few days ago, charged
with having four wives
Earthquake I'm China
An earthquake Is reported to have occurred
in the District of Kanahou, China, by which
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

OPPoRruNIrY, sooner or latsr. comes
10 al who work and wish.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The KenfaeAxy Capital.

points involved in the Guiteau case, is unfavor-
able to the defense.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

The Flathead Indians are giving the survey
ors ON the Northern Pacific Road considerable
trouble.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

A fire at Galveston, Texas, on the 14th inst,
destroyed property to the value Of e1, 500, 900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

A Swedish mail steamer sunk in Calmar
Sound, while on trial trip. Fifteen persons
were drowned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

A bill has been introduced in the Kentucky
Legislature favoring the removal Of the State
Capital to Louisville.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19

In every parting there is an image of
6sa4h.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-19
Triple Hanging fn North Carolina.

At Wentworth, Rockingham County, North
Carolina, Joe May, Eldridge Scales and Matilda
Garter Gall colored) were hanged for the muir
der Of Nash Carter, the woman's husband.
The execution took place two miles from Went
worth, in deep ravine, and the sloping hills
acted as grand amphitheatres, upon which
were fully 5000 people to witness the scene.
The prisoners were taken from the jail to the
gallows in an open wagon, shrouded and each
sitting on his coffin, escorted by $50 military.
The woman uttered piercing shrieks all the
way from the Jail to the gallows.
Each Of the three doomed Grimm
ais made speech confessing guilt.
The woman, when she went on the scaffold,
ceased yelling, and showed more pluck than her
male companions, who tembled violently. In
her speech Matilda said, laughingly, "Folks,
hear me, as rs gwine to be hanged. rs free
from any guilt about Nash Carter. I had a
child by another man, but was smart enough
to keep my husband from knowing it." Joe
Way In his speech admitted adultery with Ma
tilda. The drop fell on time at o'clock, the
woman being in the center. The struggles of
all three were terrible, and the contortions of
the woman were sickening and snake-like. ALI
three were strangled to death.