The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-06-03

tunity to get them out Of the state. He
made me hire hack, remove the han
dies from the doors and disguise my
self as hackman. Then l was to
meet the two women at Il shop in town,
get them into the carriage and carry
them over the state line and keep them
away until the trial was over. Every
thing worked we'll until some fellow
tried to stop the horses, thinking they
were running away, and when I was
trying to dfssuade him with the butt Of
my whip l was thrown from the box
seat and fell on my head. That's all
r.:
The witness voice died away in
husky whisper, and he sank back wear
lily in his chair Gilbert stopped and
spoke to his assistant and then erayely
addressed the court.
'That is all, your honor" he an
nounced.
The Judge leaned over his desk, gaz-
ing earnestly at Barstow, and every
eye In the room centered OH the law
yer, who sat quietly watching the limp
figure In the witness chair.
docs the defense wish to cross ex-
am1ne?" he inquired gravely.
Barstow rose and faced the court
with perfect self possession.
1.-THE defense does not wish to cross
examine" he retorted. but the un-
contradicted testimony of this witness
demands the instant discharge Of the
defendant, and I renew my request
that the jury be forthwith instructed
to acQuit."
The mans tone and manner were as
rough and aggressive as they had been
at the opening of the trial. To all out
ward appearances the testimony had
no interest for him save that it was
favorable to his client.
Il, think it my duty to join in the
defendants request, and l therefore
move that the jury be instructed to
acquit the defendant at the barr
A burst Of applause followed Gil
bert's solemn announcement, and the
judges gavel was powerless to sup
press the tumult until Barstow rose
and held up his hand.
Il withdraw my suggestion and re-
quest the court to deny. the .prosecu-
tors!' he exclaimed as soon as he
could be heard. This defendant is en-
titled to the only reparation the state
can make her under the circumstances,
which is an uninstructed verdict of not
guilty at the hands Of her peers. I
therefore demand not as matter of
favor, but as matter of right, that
her case be submitted to the jury with
no directions from the court, save to
do full justice"
l do not like to tn ink was the only
person in the room who understood
the dignity Of this appeal, but know
felt like cheering it.
'"The jury will retire to consider it's
verdict" announced the judge.
My associates rose, but before they
could leave the box held them in
whispered consultation for a moment,
and we quietly resumed our seats.
Then Judge Dudley nodded to the
clerk, who Immediately rose and
faced us.
"Gentlemen Of the jury" he began,
have you agreed upon a verdict?"
1--WE have" I answered, rising as I
spoke
"How say you, gentlemen Of the
jury?" he continued. do you find the
prisoner guilty or not guilty Of the Of
Tense as charged?''
"Not guilty. I responded, but before
I had completed the words they were
drowned in thunderous burst of
cheering, and Immediately all was wild
confusion. Men leaped on the benches
and howled like maniacs, women wept,
and enthusiasts fought to clasp the de-
PENDANTS hand, while the judge pound
ed his desk and attendants rushed
about endeavOring to suppress the
demonstration. We were still stand
ing in our places watching this scene
Of frenzied Joy when we heard our
selves addressed in even, earnest tones.
"Mr. Foreman and gentlemen Of the
jury, thank you on behalf of my
client and on my own behalf for the
justice of this verdict at your hands,
Barstow stood close to the jury rail
as he uttered the words, and as we
stared at him in open mouthed amaze
ment sheriff's officer approached and
whispered something in his ear.
Certainly" we heard him answer.
"Wait till I've had a chance to con-
graduate my client and I'll be at your
service"
He moved away as he spoke, and as
my eyes followed him across the room
saw Barbara Frayne greet. Gilbert
with outstretched hands, and they
were still standing together gazing into
each others eyes as the crowd surged
around them and hid them from my
view. - .u.
Ito be eontinued.].
Dirt and Disease Germs.
If we would only eliminate: all the
preventable causes of disease" says
noted physicians, 1--WE wouldn't know
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