The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-22
THE BRAZIL SENSATION.


Matters Connected With the Pending Shat
tuck Divorce Suit.
Brazil. March Especial The d.
sorce suit of the Rev. MIR. Shattuck con-
inues the subject of much gossip here.
a reporter called on MIR. Shattuck to-
lay and found him in his study-room
1t the residence of his sister. Mrs. Mack
Wilson, where he has made his home
Iince his separation from mis- wife,
and asked an interview with him.
he was frank in answering all questions
md said: The blow has been a telling
sne to me. 4 few months ago l thought
suT home the most pleasant one in the city.
Ny wife worked 10 satisfy my wants and
Ehirns, and the Lord knows there was
nothing in my power that would not do
to please her. We were very much de-
voted to each other until in some manner,
l don't know how, Mr.. GocOm began
alternating ray wifes affections. At every
opportunity hs would engage in secret
conversation with her until ne finally &C
complished his purpose. My friends
advised me Of what was Transporting,
but | could not for some time believe
the rumoTs ! often questioned nv wife,
but she would persist IN declaring her in
noeence. But finally matters came to
crisis and, determined upon a thorough
investigation. | engaged an attorney and
proceeded in legal form. l appraised my
wife of the steps had taken, and at the
prospect OF being dragged into court on
such an unsavorv charge she broke down
nnd confessed her guilt The
pangs and suffering l endured are
beyond description. l could no longer
claim her as nv wife: She had
deceived me. ! Immediately made ar
Tangements and sent her to her parents
at San Jose, Cal. and sent a registered
letter to her father explaining all. Then
entered silt for divorce, charging my
vile specially with adultery, as my bible
teaches me this Is the only charge on
which a husband can rightfuly cast away
his wife" When asked If he was going
to institute charges of alienation against
Mr.. \ Doom Mr.. Shattuck said he had his
plans thoroughly mapped out, but they
were not tor publication. He also refused
to reprOach his wife for her wrong doings,
but said she was weak and fell an easy
prey 10 the spoiler.
Since his wife returned home Mr. Shat
tuck has received several letters from her,
in which she expresses deep sorrow for
change her WAYS and in the future live
virtuous life. But the marks are there
yet, be they covered ever 80 thoroughly,
and the wrong she committed will never
be erased from her once devoted hus-
bands memory. Mr.. Shattuck is a devout
Christian and his walks in life have
marked him such. He was at one time
minister OF the Christian church of this
city. and though only twenty-five years
old Misconduct and eloquent delivery gave
him strength in the pulpit and he soon
grew in prominence. Under his ministry
the church was prosperous and large
audiences congregated at the church on
Sundays to hear the able Young advocate
OF Christianity. Finally his health grew
bad and he resigned his charge and retired
10 private life. Mr.. Shattuck is quite
wealthy, being an heir to the largest es-
tate ever probated in Clay county. His
marriage was of the romantic nature.
While health-seeking in California he
CHANGED TO meet his wife, fell passionately
in love with her and they were soon mar
Tied. Mrs. Shattuck is the daughter of +.
w. Burgess, a wealthy building contractor.
anc is a member of a family of several