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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
VERDICT Of mot GUILTY"
IN LEMERT bLACKMA|L CASE
Francis NJ Lemert, of Teegarden, Was
Charged with Attempting to Extort
Money from Edmon Brundige.

The jcry returned with verdict OF
Not Guilty" in the Francis NJ. Lem
ert blackmail case at 600 o'clock
Thursday morning after having been
out over thirteen hours 1t was said
that the jury was evenly divided on
the first ballot, six for conviction and
six for acquittal.
The case occupied three days in the
Circuit Court, and employed eight or
ten witnesses. 1t was the first case
OF blackmail that has been tried in
this county for several years. If con-
victed, the penalty would have been 1
TO IA years in the penitentiary.
The complaining witness was Ed
mon Brundige, who resides near Tee
garden in this county The charge OF
blackmail was against Francis NJ.
Lemert. and the substance OF the
charges are as follows:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
Delay for Option Elections.

Between now and one week from
today county option elections are to
be held in twelve counties, and, in
spite of the fact that Senator Proc
tor, one of the headers for repeal, has
said that the Tomlnson bill will be
reported out Of the public morals
committee not later than Monday.
there will be an endeavor to hold it
in the committee room until at least
most OF the option elections set for
next week have been held
1t is not improbable that there will
be a test vote of the question OF
bringing the bill out of the commit
tee room. and when it comes to this,
representatives of the Anti-Saloon
league say. there are several Demo-
Gratis who will vote to let it remain
with the committee, some OF them
men who have not made up their
minds TO vote against the bill finally.
Try the best newspaper in the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
What Charges Were

The affidavit made by Edmon Brun-
dige alleged in substance, that i'll the
county OF Marshall and State OF In
diana, the defendant Francis VI. Lem
ert, on the Goth day OF April. 1905,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
Grube's Attitude.

Senator CRUDE represents Koscius-
ko and Marshall counties, and while
he is hesitating in making up his
mind on the Tomlinson bill, it is
known that he would readily vote for
the Kleckner bill, because the Kleck-
ner bill, it is pointed out, plainly car
ries out the Democratic platform on
the liquor question. 1t is under stood,
however, that he does not look on the
Tomlinson bill as being the product
OF very successful attempt to carry
out the party's principles.
In the recent special election in
Marshall county to choose a success
sor nthe lower house TO the late
Representative Sarber the liquor
question was made an issue. and the
Democrats, who stood for the repeal
of the county option law, won. They
elected Adam E. Wise (dem), with
tie understanding that Wise would
stand with the majority of his party
on the liquor question.
If Senator CRUDE should take this
sentiment in Marshall county, which
S part of his district, as his instruc-
tons on the liquor question he would
vote for the repeal of the option law
But it is understood that CRUDE is not
inclined to take the result OF this
election as absolute and final instruc-
;ions on tie liquor question Kosci-
usko county which is the other
county OF his district, is dry and he
realizes that he is representing the
people OF both counties
Anti-Saloon Argument.
1t was said Friday that the argu-
ment which the anti-repealers are us
ing is that the Tomlnson bill with
the section for the repeal OF the coun-
ty option law stricken out can be re-
garded as being a Democratic plat
form measure and just as much OF a
Democratic measure as it would be
with the section for the repeal OF the
option law remaining The repealers
say that the Democrats, while they
were pledged to enact ward and town
ship option, we're not pledged to re-
peal the county option law.
TIE Tomlinson bill contains no
provision for ward and .ownship op-
tion, it is pointed ont, so why should
it contain a provision for the repeal
of the county option law? Granting
then, that the Tomlinson bill cannot
be regarded as a Democratic platform
measure. the only question TO be con-
sidered is whether or not the major
ity of the people favor the repeal OF
the county option law And it is on
t1is point that the Anti-Saioon league
is attempting to win The league will
try to make it clear before the Tom
lnson bill is finally acted on that
there is an overwhelming sentiment
against the repeal OF the county unit
law
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25

Try the best newspaper in the
county for a while.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
Other Court News.

The case of state versus Milo Prior,
which had been set for trial Wednes-
day, has been dismissed, and so there
is no case on trial. Inc time OF the
court was occupied during the re-
mainder of the week, in hearing argu-
ment, demurrs. etc, no special case
the week.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-25
Union Township.

Culver Feb. 9th Mr.. Crandell,
March 1st Geo. Hicks.
Rutland, March End Rev. c. c. Per-
rim.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
New Years Bells.

Paulinus. bishop of Nola. introduced
the bell into the Christian worship in
the year 400 a. D. The first bells were
made in Campania: hence the term
campanile. or bell tower. The adoption
of the bell into the services of the
church soon gave the chimes the COM
forter's office in the minds of the de-
vout. In their simple faith the Wor-
shippers believed that consecrated bells
had the power to prevent storms. to
drive away evil spirits and to bring re-
pose to the sufferer.
The direct fCrerunner of the New
Years bell is what was known as the
passing bell" This was rung at the
death of believer. In theory devils
troubled the expiring patient. More
over. they lay in wait to trouble the
soul the instant it passed from the
body But the peals of consecrated
bell were believed to possess Il potency
that the most malignant of devils could
not withstand: hence with every death
the ringing of the holy bells exercised
the evil spirits and assured the soul
happy passing into future of un-
troubled peace.
From this ancient custom developed
easily and, naturally tho habit of ring
ing out the, old year and ringing in the
new. The parallel between the death
of human being and the death of the
spent old year is clear enough. All
that was evil in the old year. all that
it had brought of misfortune and wor-
ry. was supposed to be resolved into
nothing by the music of bells ascend
ing the starit skies at the mysterious
midnight moment of transition.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

sequently you were disinherited-and
in my favor"
Again that silent movement of the
head.
"Well. you have waited long, but
here am, thrown upon your hands by
an accident. Expose me to the world
if you will. deserve it." .
But the doctor rose and stood still.
The bells were already ringing in the
new year. and Il smile came upon his
lips as he listened and then held out
his hand.
Long ago | made remuneration of
that purpose to be revenged." he said,
land | renew it now. Frederick Wat
son. let us be friends, and do you make
the future better than the past
Some months later it began to be
general news that DR.. Deane was a
rich man. Property which ought al
ways to have been his had been re-
stored TO him. but no one knew the de-
tails of the story. They only know
that certain Mr.. Watson made fire.
quent and lengthy visits to the cot
tage. which had so rarely known any
presence than that of its owner, and
he and DR.. Deane appeared to be close
rriends-friends of ''auld lang syne."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
DR.. DEANE'S
REMUNERATION.
A Story and a Lesson For the
New Year. -..

RT was the evening of Dec. 81. and
the year was ending with glori-
III Gus winter weather. The ground
was hard frozen, but not even Il
holly or an evergreen rustled. and the
branches of the bare trees were per-
fectly still.
DR.. Deane stood in his doorway.
Presently there came sliding sound,
nuttered exclamation. heavy fall.
He hurried out. to find horse and rider
gone down on the slippery roadway,
but without serious injury, for both
were already rising.
Can l do anything for you?" was
his natural question under such cir
cumstances.
"Well-yes: ] think you can," said
the stranger. a man whom the bright
ening moon revealed as tall, broad
shoudered. dark and not of prepos-
sessing appearance THAT is" he add
ed. IF you have house near at hand"
and lie felt one foot and leg thought
fully ..
Within three yards" The doctor
pointed toward his garden gate. 81
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

the young often are. That VOW of
mine has been repented of long since.
l would like nothing better than to
clasp the hand of him who injured
me and tell him l have lorg since
made remuneration of that first pur-
pose"
Misunderstanding" The words
came slowly. one by one Why
=. because the past is past. and life
is not long enough to be burdened with
anger and resentment. Besides.
But at this point DR.. Deane was in
terrupted.
~ am FredeEick Watson
A strange silence fell upon these
men. and it lasted several minutes.
during which the thoughts of both had
Travelled back many years.
IL came between you and one whom
you loved" said the guest then
The doctor made Il sign of assent
No words seemed possible.
~ represented you as guilty of an
act of which you were Innocent: con
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
A National Pay Day.

New Year is the national pay day in
China. All accounts must be- squared
up Mt that time. and the man who can't
raise enough to pay his debts has to
go into bankruptcy. The laws are such
that the creditor can enter the debtors
house and take what he pleases II
there is no settlement. !" prevent
such action families club together and
make all sorts of compromises to keep
up the business reputation of the clan.
New Years is Il great day for the pawn
brokers; their shops are crowded with
people who want to redeem their best
clothes before the new year. There
are crowds who want to pawn other
things in order to get money TO pay
their debts. Pawnbrokers receive very
high rates of interest. i'll which they
are protected by the government
Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
When Pop Swore OF.

When pop swore off last New Years
My NAV was awful glad.
Although she sorter cried bit.
But that's a way she had.
Pop said that he'd "a done it
Jest after Christmas night
Except that he was waitin' fer
New Years to do 1t right.
When pop swore off last New Years
1t seemed like he was sore.
He scolded NAV an kicked the cat
Clean through the kitchen door.
An as fer me. good gracious.
He licked me good enough
Jest cause l asked him how 1t felt
To do without the stuff!
When pop swore off last New Years
He didn't smile fer days.
But seemed to NOPE around the house
With jest a stony gaze.
An there was simply nothin'
That seemed a-pleasin' him.
| never see a man so stern
An grutpy-like an grim.
When pop swore off last New Years
Ii lasted fer a spell.
But when he started up again
Nav said twas jest as well.
| guess she knows her business.
1t made, pop act so queer
l hope he amt a-goin' to do
No swearin' off this year!
Sam 8. Stinscn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

see to it. Let me lead your horse. and
do you lean on my arm. My man is
gone home but can stable your steed
I often Go so for my own If come in
late. Please walk in and make your
self as comfortable us you can. | will
be with you in ten minutes. The door,
as you see. stands open. The room on
the left hand side has Il very good
fire."
Until the injured foot had been at
tended to and bandaged the stranger
kept silence. but his piercing eyes were
studying the countenance of his host
with an expression of establishment
No" heeXclaimed at last; you have
no fear Of me. though. for all you
know. might be robber or MUIR
derer. May learn your name:"
Certainly 1t is John Deane. And
yours:'
But apparently the question was not
heard, for it was not answered. In
deed. the doctor could plainly see that
his guest seemed startled and Ill at
ease.
"Deanp- John Deane:" he repeated.
1t must be fate. hard and relentless
fate. which brought me to your door
tonight. then" said the man mt last.
IF | had known you were living in
this pace | should have given you an
exceedingly vide berth. DR.. John
Deane"
You are speaking in riddles" said
the doctor. Il Go not wish for an ex-
PLANTATION. l will ring for something
in the form of supper and then. with
your permission. light you upstairs to
the room where hope you will rest
comfortably for such time us it seems
best for you to be my guest
"Well, have it so if you WILL" MUIR
INJURED the other.
The meal. IL very simple one. was
eaten in silence. AS it concluded DIR.
Deane suggested that Il good nights
rest was next to be thought of. but the
guest shook his head
"As you WILL" he said. with Il slight
hesitation. only You will. am sure.
pardon me if | give myself up to
thinking instead of talking. Sometimes
the dead past seems revivitied. 1t is
so with me on each Dec 81. and l do
not resist its power"
The other answered nothing. but
leaned back in his chair. gazing
thoughtfully into the fire.
The little timepiece struck the hours
of 10 and II. yet still these two men
sat on in absolute silence. each APP
parenty absorbed in his own refec-
tons.
hour of midnight when The stranger
reused himself as if from dream
and, sitting erect. exclaimed:
''Deane-.Iohn Deane."
The doctor started violently: it was
so sudden an awakening to the actual
present that his professional COM
posture deserted him. and his voice
shook as lie responded:
"What-what is it,"
This: / can't sit here by your fire.
side and keep silence. ! wonder now
whether | could not manage to ride
another five or six miles farther"
The strange guest looked fixedly at
the doctors face.
$50 you are changed by the pass
ing years. are you? Think back bit.
Did you never VOW that you would be
revenged on one who wronged you?"
''Yes-once and only once, !: 2ay
memory is true. If there could &c any
excuse it would be that | was very
young man and hasty of temper, as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
IN the Land OF
TAILLESS CATS.

~ y the Isle of Man are many curl
GUS beliefs The last night of the
old year was called Quaaltagh.
and ii was the custom for par
ties of young men to visit from house
to house and sing Il song wishing
the inmates long life and happiness
and plenty of potatoes and behring's,
butter and cheese. that they might
sleep well during the year and not be
disturbed by even 1.-The tooth of fiea."
On finishing the song the party was In
vited into the house. the darkest men,
Der being always the first to enter,
and they We're RECALLED with good cheer.
FOR light haired man or any woman
or girl to enter Il house on New Years
day is dreaded by ALL If such catas-
trop.'r takes place. on him or her will
he cast the blame for every accident
that befalls the home during the year.
Great care is taken to brush the car.
pet of Il room from the door to the
hearth and not from the hearth to the
door. This makes all the difference
between good and bad luck. health and
death to the family during the year.
On New Years eve it was also the
custom to rake the ashes of the fire
over the kitchen floor. The next morn
ing the ashes were eagerly examined
for the trace of a footprint. If one
was discovered with the toes pointing
to the door it signifed that death
would certainly carry off one of the
household during the year; If the foot,
however. pointed from the door to the
hearth then an addition would be made
to the family before twelve months
had gone:--San Francisco Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
WE'VE GOT TO PART.

old pipe of mine, the day draws
W near
When from me you must roam.
No longer may know the cheer
You brought into my home;
No longer when the shadows fall
And night comes on apace
TIL take you up. Oh, cup Of gall
That woman in the case!
Y LOVED you first, I hear you say,
Il I pledged my troth to you,
And I have loved you from that day
promised t. be true.
IT'S so, but was young and green,
& youth with beardless face.
I little thought there'd come be-
tween
That woman in the case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
sweepins Out the Old Year.

On New Years eve in Yorkshire and
some other parts of England people
with blackened faces. decked with rib
hons and paper flowers. ETC.. each car
rying broom. so the round of the
houses and offer to sweep out the old
year for the occupants. They are gen.
orally rewarded with crescent shaped
New Years cakes or butter and eggs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

VOU were my love in days Of old.
l. Old pipe, I love you still,
But there's woman in the fold
That has a stronger will.
Forever from my life you're banned,
Denied your fav'rite place.
Elected by supreme command,
The woman in the case.
NO longer when my heart grows
Az sad
Will you bring peace to me.
The comforts you and I have had
In future cannot be.
You will not soothe my aching brow,
My dropping spirits brace.
There stand ~ separate us now
The woman in the case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
''pEAxE-JoHN DEANE?" HE REPEATED.

"DEANE-JoHN DEANE?" HE REPEATED.
have IL spare bedroom; also a vacant
stall in the stable. Shall / put you
and your horse up for the night?"
"You are not afraid to entertain a
stranger"
"Not in the least" the other man
smiled ~ am not nervously consti-
tuted."
"Then l accept. with thanks" was
the reply. Evidently l am not seri-
ously hurt. but think my foot Is
sprained," and, trying to walk step,
an exclamation escaped him which
meant pain.
Fortunately / am a doctor. will
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
New Years Calls.
"A SINFUL BRUTE WILL BEL"

"Aiadam." began the red nosed tramp,
"this is just little New Years call.
and
"And so is this" interrupted the
farmers wife as she came out into the
yard. Here. Tige. Here. Tige! she
called. sick 'en. Tige"
And the caller and the called disap-
peared in the distance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

0LD pipe, farewell, long fare
" we'll,
For you and I must part.
With me no longer my you dwell.
Another rules my heart.
You think I'm cowardly to so
Desert you in disgrace,
But then, old pire. you do not know
The woman in the case.
Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24
A Shocking new
YEARS. DIVORCE.

mLD pipe of mine, we've got to
w. part.
leave you soon forever.
Though you are twined about my
heart,
Well meet in future-never.
I'll swear you've faithful been and
true,
You've put dull care to chase,
But there has come 'twixt you and
me.
That woman in the casc.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-18
New Spring Skirts

These Skirts have just arrived and were
bought for our spring trade. If you are
wise you will not let this opportunity
pass. This is not an advertising dodge
We want to raise some money right quick
AMI the best way to get it is to borrow
from our customers. We pay you an ex-
orbitant rate of interest in the following
reductions.
$12.OO Spring Skirt now marked. $500
$1,000 Spring Skirt now marked. $3.50
s 800 Spring Skirt now marked. 500
5 500 Spring Skirt now marked. $3.50
$500 Wolfe Skirt now marked. $500
$500 Wolfe Skirt now marked. .$11.OO
$1,000 Dress Skirt now marked. $500
S 800 Dress Skirt now marked. $500
5 100 Dress Skirt now marked. $2.5O
5 400 Dress Skirt now marked. $500
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-18
Silk Face Veilings

Now is the time to stock up with va
riety of the incest wells yet displayed in
Wenatchee. Save money while you can.
White Silk Mesh, regular soc per yd;
Black Silk Mesh, regular Csc per yd.;
now Soc
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-18
Fancy Silk Waists


These Waists were bought for the spring
trade and are strictly up-to-date They
have the long French sleeves. Some are
artistically made with Battenburg yokes,
while others are deliberately trimmed with
lace medallions and lace insertion.
$500 Silk Waists now marked. :. =. $3.50
$3.50 Silk Waists now marked. :. $3.50
FANCY WHITE THIN SILK WAISTS.
Trimmed in Valenciennes lace.
1915 was the price, now marked. $500
$500 regular price, now marked $500
WHITE INDIA LINEN WAISTS.
A remarkable bargain.
$500 would be very reasonable; now
sudThcu .|A.sO
FANCY NET WAISTS.
They are ecru, cream and white. Some
are plain, others heavily trimmed with
lace.
$500 regular price; now marked $3.50
$500 regular price; now marked. $3.50
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-10
A MASTER MINn.

The lndomltable will and deter
IMITATION which characterized the llie
OF = II, Hartman and made him
the railway king OF the world did
not desert him when he wa prepar-
Ing for the messenger OF death. As
tho last hour approached his mind
was on the vast interests which he
controlled. and he gave orders that
his death be kept secret until after
the close OF the New York stock OK.
change. lie also issued instructions
20 his associates, In which he laid
down line OF procedure which
would prevent q slump In stocks. anC
how well he calculated Is shown BY
tho fact that Hartman stocks IL
some instances showed . gain OF TIVE
points In spite Of the fact that tn
great directing hand was stilled II
death and the active brain whiel
had been the ruling power was para
ly1ed and stllled forever. Hartman
dead was still able to influence Wal
street His vas = master mind.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-10
CHOICE
Fruit Lands

5000 acres close to city: suit
able for chicken ranch or fruit.
~, sOO-Ten acres, deep, rich soil
young orchard; house 24x30; good
we'll OF water; chicken house. and
only three niles from the city.
S2,IOO-21 acres, Ave miles from
town; near electric line.
S2,5OO-Five acres Of choice land
within city limits, near good
school; has city water.
St,OOO-Fifty-three acres, black soil.
four miles from city; seven acres
orchard, one-half OF 1t In bearing;
spring water: cows, team, wagon,
hack, farm implements. barn and
other outbuildings.
@0.OOO-Thirteen acres, young apple
orchard, choice varieties; close to
this city; no bulldogs.
~, acres. close to city:
has 700 fruit trees, part OF them
In bearing; one acre Strawberries;
live spring of water; no buildings
SiayOO0-5S acres. close to city; 10.
room modern brick house, hot ali
furnace; large barn: az acres
bearing orchard; AZ acres younS
orchard; 10 acres rich bottom
meadow, balance of land suitable
for fruit; two large springs. water
plped to house.
St,0OO-Five acres OF ,:Ood land
close In; suitable for small fruiti
and garden city water: no build
tngs.
ys3,OO0--Five acres. close to city
four-room house; barn and chicken
aouses one acre Strawberries. TO-
| fruit trees. so shade trees; cit,
water.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-10

To Mems
of
dahO Mercantile Co WOu
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-10

Peary may have discovered the
north pole. but u he did 10 he did
some rOcord+breaklng stunts in travel
in that region. and even II bis story
is proven true no win still have TO
prove By undisputahle evidence that
DR.. Cook dld not beat him to the
top Of the continent BY year. When
IT comes to accomplishing physical
results We will put the man with the
pack against the scientist every
time.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-10
RHODES sUHoLARsHIP.

The next qualifying examination
for the Rhodes scholarships for
Idaho will be- held at the University
u Idaho, MOSCOW. Tuesday and
Wednesday. October 10 and 20,
1909, Dean ]. @, Eldridse win aeV
as supsrvlsing examiner and will
conduct the examination In accord
anee with the regulations and tIm'
table prescribed by the Rhodes trus-