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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
Great Excitement Reigned in
The Court Room When the
Jury Makes Its Report; New
Trial Is Asked.
Imprisonment FOR
TWENTY YEARS GIVEN
Attorneys for the Defense
Claim Mistrial Because the
Jury First Returned Verdict
Of Disagreement.

Nashville, Tenn. March 20.-The
jury in the case of Duncan Cooper
and his son. Robin Cooper. charged
with the murder of former Senator
Carmack. today found the Coopers
guilty of murder in the second degree,
affixing the punishment at twenty
years imprisonment. There was great
excitement in the court room when
the verdict was returned. Immediate
" the defense moved to set aside the
verdict because Of the verdict Of dis
agreement, attempted by the jury
yesterday. The defense asked the
court to declare 1t mistrial. Judge
Hart said he would listen to argu
ments on this motion later. He fixed
the defendants bonds at $25.OOO
which was acceptable to both sides.
Took il Cody.
The defendants took the verdict COO
ly. Two married daughters of Col
Cooper also restrained their emotions
with some effort, after heartrendint
suspense. The jurors looked haggart
and the Judge thanked them for theil
patience. Rumors of disagreement
had caused. the court room to bt
crowded all morning and the verdic'
caused considerable excitement. be
cause the forman of the jury yester
day reported little hope as to agree
ment as to the Coopers' case.
Jury Left Quickly.
AS soon as discharged the entir'
twelve men sprang from their seats
as one man and hurriedly left thu
court room. Defendants and thei
counsel remained to complete bon'
preliminaries and motions for a nev
trial.
AS soon as Judge Hart entere'
court and even before he removed hi
coat, ne ordered the jury and the de
| PENDANTS brought into court.
| .1 understand they have agreed.
he remarked to the press table. "an'
am sending to see"
In almost a moment the twelve mel
entered the room and took the sam
seats they have occupied for nearl
nine weeks. Have you agreed upO
a verdict. gentlemen?". said Judg
Hart. We have" replied Forema
IL. NJ. Burke, hoarsely. Advance Nj
Foreman and read the verdict" eve
the jury. find the defendants, Dunca
B. Cooper and Robin J. Cooper, guilt
of murder in the second degree an
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
ASK LUTHERANS TO
| ASSIST N the WORK
Synod Committee Wants t.
Secure Accommodations.

At the meeting last evening of the
general and the entertainment COM
mittees, having in charge the prepare
ton for the meeting of the general
Lutheran synod this summer. it was
decided to send out letters to the Luz
theran families asking them to furn-
ish accommodations for delegates.
Those who promise to entertain dele
gates are expected to furnish sleeping
apartments and breakfast The other
two meals viii be served At the
ohnechoA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
FttMSTER CASE
IS SET FOR TRIAL
To Be Given a Hearing on
Monday.

The case of the state VS. Alonzo
Feemster has been set for trial in
Squire Bowermasters court at Cam.
bridge City. Monday. Feemster is
charged with assault and battery on
the Rev. William Walters. pastor OF
the Methodist church at Cambridge
The two engaged in street fight and
Walters was severely injured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
.BERTSCH CASE TO
Be HEARD IN MAY
Will Be Investigated by Fed
eraI Jury.

p. J. Freeman. federal commissioner
for this district. said today the trial of
Mrs. Bertsch. of Centerville, for misuse
of the mails will not come up until the
federal grand jury makes it's investi-
CATION and report next month That
means that trial is not likely to be
held before May.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
YOUNG WEEKS CHARGED
WITH BEING A F0RCER
When a Resident of This City
The Young Man Was EN-
pIoyed by Express Company
Daring Criminal
BULLETIN.

Lafayette. Ind. March Three
afffdavits. charging attempt 10 pass
fraudulent money orders. were nled IN
the circuit court today against Q
youth known as George A. Weeks. He
will be tried Monday. In the replevin
suit for the possession Of $3.50. found
on prisoner when arrested. the court
gave the prisoners counsel judgment
with the understanding that r. q.
Shriber, route agent Of the Adams
Express Co.. gets portion Of = the
sum to reimburse the company. which
Weeks defrauded. Weeks real name
has not been revealed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
CASE ADJOURNED
UNTIL NEXT week
Hodqin Win Case to Be Re-
sumed Monday.

Adjournment Vas taken in the Hod-
din VII cAse yesterday afternoon to
Monday morning. An attorney for the
defense said this morning he expects
all Of nsxs week win be required for
the Trial. The eooteeG 10 one lo0G
11ulu6a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Lincoln Centennial association, contributing to the In
formation about Lncolns earliest relations with the for
nation of the Republican party.
'The Wing National convention Of 1S4S,' Mr. Bundy
writes, was completely under the control of Toombs
and Stephens of Georgia They had decided that Gen
Taylor should be nominated platform but his record
soldier and STAKEHOLDER. Greeley there from
New York offering to guarantee that that state would
cast its electoral vote for Clay If the convention would
nominate him but the Taylor managers would listen 10
such proposition doubt for the that Clay's
record as Shareholder not satisfactory. Lincoln
and Greeley both agreed after the informal ballot that
useless press the of Clay any longer the
nomination Of Taylor foregone conclusion and 1t
turned out In the convention of 1885, when Fremont
nominated, the name of Lincoln suggested for
vcepresdent but the leaders deemed 1t wise to give the
place TO William M Dayton of New Jersey and it was,
perhaps fortunate for Lincoln that the convention did So
The Sth of August the Republicans had a rally at
Springfield. Christian county sent up delegation Will
liam T. Baker who, while boy, had ground Lincons
bags of for him during two years at the mill on
the Sangamon in the railspttng days, marshal OF
the delegation.
six horses and loaded with Christian county Repub,
cans" said Mr.. Baker. ION the way up camped
night the Sangamon, Rochester When came
to Springfield formed in line and passed down in front
of Lncolns home where halted. Lincoln was stand
ing the steps shaking hands with hundreds people
who had in to attend the rally AS rode up the
head of my delegation Lincoln left the steps, out
to us, took by the hand and said: How you.
Baker? Then he looked down the long line of wagons
and men and sad Baker, 1t must take good many men
threshing machine in Christian county"
While there only joint debates of formal
character under the challenge, there other
sions when Douglas and Lincoln filed appointments
close together to afford the excitement of personal
passages Lincoln anxious to get before the Demo
cratic supporters of Douglas He did shun rather
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

few DAYS ago had conversation with hay watkins OF
Menard county who knew Lincoln In those days and was
the speeches nave referred to ne felhempeeu ~ an
! have stated"
Ilncon's speeches have suffered In the reporting AS
they have been collected from various they show
marked differences The speeches which Mr.. Lincoln
wrote in advance not many. The speeches which
were taken by competent scnographer like those
delivered the joint debates OF course, authentic
But many short speeches written out from memory
or from onghand notes. and varying versions OF them
pear the later histories and collections One OF the
notable Of Lncons mpromptu short addresses was
that which is called his farewell at Springfield when he
started for Washington There several versions OF
this speech. J. H. Cheney of Bloomington was one of the
crowd of than $780," he who went to the
Great Western depot and heard the farewell address
This speech Cheney thinks, "has seldom II ever been
correctly quoted In the histories of Lincoln Nlcoay and
Hay who are all you would look to for correct
sion, fail to give 1t as it was spoken"
Mr. Cheney took the copy, which is here reproduced
from the Chicago Tribune, the morning after Lncolns
departure. He thinks any who will take the trouble to
compare this with the version in the later histories will
agree with him that IL is the better speech.
my Friends--No not in my situation appre
cate my feelings of sadness at this parting. To this
place and the kindness OF this people everything
Here have lived quarter OF century and have passed
from young to old man. Here my children were
born and one lies buried
Il now leave not knowing when whether may
return with task before greater than that which
rested the shoulders of Washington.
without the aid of that Divine Being who aided
him. who controls mine and all desinies l not
coed. With that assistance cannot fail.
Trusting In him who can with me and remain with
that all will be well.
ITO his commencing you, as hope in your prayers
you viii commend me- bid YOU friends and neghbors.
affectionate farewell"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
lTcHED FOR TWELVE YEARS.
Eczema Made Hands and Feet Swell,
Peel and Get Raw--Arms Affected,
Too--Gave Up All Hope Of Cure.
Quickly Cured by cutIcura.

II suffered from eczema on my
hands. arms and feet for about twelve
years. my hands and feet would swell,
sweat and itch, then would become
callous and get very dry, then. peel
off and get raw. / tried most every
kind of salye and ointment without
success. tried several doctors, but
at last gave up thinking there was a
cure for eczema. A friend of mine
Insisted on my trying tho Cuticura
Remedies, but did not give them q
trial until | got so bad that had to
do something. secured a set and by
the time they We're used could see
vast Improvement and my hands and
feet were healed up in no time. have
had no trouble since. Charles T.
Bauer, Volant, Pa, Mar. IL, 1905"
Potter Drug s. Chem. Corp. Solo Props. Boston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

coin came to be alone. At times he in
vited me to sit in the box with him,
when such conversation as took place
was always about the theater. He was
not exacting AS Is known. he was
exceedingly conversant with Shake
speare. He enjoyed classical repre-
sentation. of which gave many, with
such stars as Charlotte Cushman, E..
l.. Davenport, James Wallack, Edwin
Booth (his sole engagement in Wash
ington), but he was content to be en-
tertained. to be amused and to have
his mind taken from that sea of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

other example of the quaint methods
by which the dead sometimes en-
deavor to control the living.
1t was a blunt farmer who drew
up his will leaving G100 to his widow.
When the lawyer reminded him that
some distinction should be made in
case the lady married again, he
doubled the sum, with the remark that
him as gets her'll deserve It,"
1t was a wealthy German who 10
years ago, bequeathed his property to
his six nephews and six nieces, on the
sole condition that each OF the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

troubles which awaited him else
where. On one occasion he said to
me: do you know, Mr.. Grover. |
really enjoy minstrel show"
Mrs. Lincoln was fond OF the opera,
and during those weeks that | gave
opera she and the president were al
most nightly in attendance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
LINCOLN AND THE THEATER

household, says Leonard Grover, in
the Brooklyn Eagle.
Mr.. Nicolay and Mr.. Hay, his secre-
taries, made frequent visits together,
but did not personally accompany the
president. Mr.. Gompert, the tutor.
who was aiding in the education of
Mr.. Lincoln's younger boys-Robert
was away at Haryard-occaslon
came with Tad, never with the pres
ident. 1t was manifest that Mr.. Lin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
How's This?

Wo offer ono Hundred Dollars Reward for AM
ease OF Catnrrh that cannot DO cured by HALT
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY a co. Toledo. o
We. the undersigned, have known y. ]. ChcncJ
Cor the last 10 ycarf, and believe him perfectly hon
erable ia all business transactions and nnanclalj
able 20 carry out any obligations made by his irm.
WALDIN0, kiNNAS A MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o
Hairs CAtnrrh Cure IL taken internally aciint
system, Testimonials sent free. Prizes 10 cents PEI
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

nephews married woman named An
tome and each niece married man
named Anton. The first-born Of each
marriage was to be named Anton or
Antoine, according to sex. Each mar
riage was also to take place on one
of St. Anthon's days. What happened
to the nephews and nleces is "wrapt
in misery" in the office of the German
registrar general it-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
Former Manager Tells Of Great Mans
Fondness for. the Playhouse.

During the more than four years of
his administration President Lincoln
visited my theater more than 100
times. He often came alone. many
times brought his little son, Tad, and
on special occasions, Mrs. Lincoln,
AS far as knew he was never accom-
panief by any other member 81 DIS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Prof. Munyon says: Cure cold and
you prevent Consumption. His opin-
ion is now shared by the leading
physicians OF the country, and the
wonderful cures that are being made
by Munyon's Cold Remedy have at
tracted the attention OF the whole
medical fraternity. These little sugar
pellets break up cold In few hours,
and almost universally prevent Bron-
chitiR and Pneumonia
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

The other evening particularly
woe,begone and souseful looking per
son stopped James j. Buck ely on East
Sixth street.
Gimme dime for bed, won't
you, mister?" asked the stranger in
that half whisper they always use.
Buckley looked at him for n min
ute thoughtfully. WELL" says he, Sc
riously, bring the bed around and
II think It's worth the price I'll givo
you dime for It, OF course" -Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
THE PERUNA ALMANAC.

The druggists have already been sup.
Piled with the Pcruna almanac for
1909. In addition 10 the regular astro-
nomical matter usually furnished In
almanacs, the articles on astrology
are very attractive to most people.
The mental characteristics OF each
sign are given with faithful accuracy.
A INST of lucky and unlucky days will
be furnished to those who have our
almanacs, free of charge. Address The
Peruna Co., Columbus. o.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
Some Curious Wills.

The Irish gentleman who has left
$1,000 to religious house on condi-
tion that his wife enters 1t and spends
the rest of her life in prayer is an
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
a Great Care.

Celia--IIer hair turned perfectly
white in one night from trouble.
Delia--Realy? What was the
nature of the trouble?
Celia-Chemica
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

sought opportunities TO follow Douglas
as closely as he could At Havana Doug
las and Lincoln spoke the same day
In 1858. This was not one OF the joint
debates, but Lincoln in the afternoon an,
swered what Douglas had said In the
forenoon. Lyman Lacey, ST., describes
the two meetings, Lincoln avoided be.
ing present at the meetings OF Douglas.
He arrived in Havana just before his
afternoon appointment, but there were
friends who outlined to him the speech
OF Douglas in the forenoon.
Douglas" said Mr.. Lacey, tried to
XIII Lincoln with faint praise. Referring
to his opponent at the morning meeting,
Douglas said: Mr. Lincoln Is very nice
man, very sociable and entertaining. He
makes very pleasant companion. |
used TO know him when he lived at Old
Salem in Menard county, when he kept
store and sold whisky to his customers
Douglas never referred to Lincoln as n
great lawyer or as man OF ability At
the afternoon meeting Lincoln spoke of
Mr.. Douglas personally and said he had
been informed Of the tribute of praise
Mr.. Douglas had bestowed upon him
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
The sneeze That Failed.

A little maid of three has been
taught to say Excuse mo" when she
sneeZes
The other day her mother had her
attention attracted by queer gasping
noise, and, looking up quickly, saw
the face OF the little maid wrinkled
up In very distressing way.
"You didn't say It." said the mother
81 didn't do It," responded the little
mni1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Go often to the house of thy friend.
for weeds choke up the unused path
Scandinavian Edda.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

WHY suffer with eye troubles, quick re-
lief by using PEIrlT'S EYE SALVE, 25c.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

The rule in a prohibition state
seems to be "bar none"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Those Tired, Aching Feet of Yours
need Aliens fOot-Ease. DC at your DruRgiSta
Write A. ). olmsted, lie Roy NJ X, Tor sample.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Mr.. Douglas he said, has seen fit TO
give me praise in his speech, for which
] am thankful | am like the Hoosier
with the gingerbread, who said he liked
II better than any other man did but got
less of 1t. AS to what Mr.. Douglas said
about his acquaintance with me In Old
Salem. that | kept store, attended bar
and sold whisky, all have to say Is that
while | practiced at the bar on the In
side. Judge Douglas practiced on the
outside Of the bar This created great
applause from Mr.. Lincoln's audience.
have always remembered this debate A
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Marriage is the hurdle between 70
nance and reality.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
dammAton alays pain, wind collie CSC bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

The words coined in the mint do not
Increase our vocabulary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04
THE UNEMPLOYED.

There's plenty OF work about If you
only look for It."
Eyes, and by the time I've found II
all me energy's gonen
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

coin said: He
wished he knew
what brand of
whisky Ora n t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-02-04

fight on Missouri soil with
"broadswords," the regula-
ton cavalry sabres of the
United States army. Those
were the years of "dra-
goons' in this country.
ac tho foy,.1, roool,, A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-22
HIGHLANDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Smith were
in Chicago on business yesterday.
Mr.. P. J. Kooy has the new addition
to his store ready for occupancy.
Rev n. d. Andrews of Evanston, Ill,
is spending the day at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. C. NJ Hutchins.
Miss Minnie Schultz remained here
today and wiIlFvisit the homes of her
pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Bassett of Ham
mond will be guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Hodson tomorrow.
Mr.. Tucker. the constructing engin-
eer of the brick plant, has returned
from Chicago.
Mrs. Hodson transacted business IN
Gary Friday.
Miss Pearl Jansen of this place visit
Jed her home in Ross Sunday.
Mr.. C. NJ. Hutchins and daughter
winifred. visited Griffith.
Miss Maggie Fenima was a Ham.
mond visitor today.
Rev. Wolf conducted the services IL
kthe iEng lish church yesterday.
Rev. ]. Bevereldt held services in TIT
aHollandi church yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-22
MERRIL.LVILI.E.

Jack Johnson, champion fighter of the
world. honored himself Friday evening
by stopping in Merrillville for twenty
minutes, accompanied by his wife and
party. he was on his way to South
Bend by automobile.
Mrs. B. Hoffman of Morgan Park, Ill,
is visiting at Paul Hoffman's.
Mrs Mat Lennertz is visiting her
daughter, Anna, who is attending school
at Milwaukee.
Mrs Clara Christianson is shopping
in Hammond today.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Beach moved to
East Chicago today. where Mr.. Beach is
going in the drug business. May pros
perity attend them.
Mr.. Holmes was badly hurt today
while helping saw wood with a buzz
saw. by falling and striking his shout
der against the saw.
Miss Ethel of Kersey of Burnham has
returned home after spending a few
days with her grandmother, Mrs Mary
Glazier.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-22
WASHINGTON GOSSIP OF
INTEREST TO HOLSTERS.

Washington. March 2o.-Governor
Marshall of Indiana has accepted an
invitation to be a guest of the Grid
iron club at it's next dinner, in April.
Senator shively intApduced to Presi-
dent Taft today Mrs. j. B. Birdsell and
daughter Geraldine of South Bend
The latter is attending school in this
city.
Otto Mcmahon of Rochester returned
today to Washington and will serve as
secretary to Representative Barnhart
He is democratic chairman OF Fulton
county.
Representative Boehne called at the
White House today to pay his respects
to the president.
Charles c. Dodds of Roachdale, Levi:
Bosdorfer and Charles E. Meyers of In
dianapolis were appointed today a.
meat inspectors in connection with the
bureau of animal industry.
| Newcastle. Ind, was today allotted
an additional lette rcarrier. effective
April 1.
Elan H. Neal, collector OF interna
revenue for the sixth Indiana district
| is being mentioned as a probable sue
cessor of John D. Capers as commits
| sioner of internal revenue.