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Ell OF 111: VI HEW SI IE ilCH HAS MADE A PE1EIII 'Jury fyjt But aSHortTime in Secur'nig: Verdict, and Prisoner Sentenced to Two Years and a Half in Penitentiary. . The Jury in the caHe of the State vs. Baker, did not take long to ar rive at. a verdict last night and wlth la a very short time they brought In a verdict which Clerk Robertson read and which found the defendant guilty as charged In the information. The penalty for bigamy In this state Is a penitentiary sentence of not less than one year nor more than seven years. The testimony yesterday after noon of the defendant and his wit nesses did not tend to help his case any. He admitted the marriage to Abigail Shaw or Mrs. Baker No. 1, tn Ohio twenty-six years ago and that they had lived together as hus- band and wife up to October last, when he left her and came to Nio brara, NerJ., where his brother and other relatives lived. Later he went to Moyetta, Kas., and from there he came to this city where he met Mrs. Lillian K. Vroman and married her. His counsel, A. N. Sulllvnn sought to show that the married life of the Baker's In Ohio had been unhappy and even sought to show that Mrs. Baker's character was very bad and that she drank liquor to excess. Judge Pemberton ruled all this out as not being a defense to this case and repeatedly caned counsel's at tention to the fact that this was not a divorce proceedings but a criminal case. There were a number of Baker's relatives present to testify to the condition of affairs In the Baker household but their testimony on that point was ruled out. They also sought to show that he was on the verge of nervous prostration when he left his wife and further that she had deserted him in June, 1908. This was ruled out. A number of depositions were read which sought to show that Baker had a good character while be lived In Kansas and when he was with his relatives In OiIb state but most of this was ruled out as the testimony covered a period after the commission of the alleged offense. v The taking of testimony was con cluded last night after supper and Judge Pemberton allowed counsel on each Bide forty-five minutes In which to present the caso to the Jury County Attorney Ramsey had the opening and closing of the case, and made two lucid and clear arguments and presentation of the facts show ing that the state had proven the fact of the two marriages, the se cond while the first wife was still , living and wheu she had been heard from and Baker knew where she was within live years next preced ing the commission of the offense A. N. Sullivan sought to clear his client on the theory that no prior legal marriage. Judge Pemberton's instructions were very brief and" made a clear presentation of the law of the case to the Jury. He defined what con stituted the crime of bigamy under the laws of this state and advised the Jury that If they found from the evidence as produced before them a state of facts which corres ponded to those set forth in the slat ute they must convict the defend. ant. I he Jury was then placed in charge of the sheriff and retired to the Jury room where they delibera tions were very brief. Engineer J. W. .Fuller : Rounds Out Forty Years With The Burlington. ;- Mut Lie. When a physician tills these two words about a member of your fam ily or a dear friend cf yours, how painful they sound. Still more pain ful they are. If you know that the death could have been prevented, had, the, patient attended to the sick ness U tinje. Keep always In niltul the-vU ftdvjce nptjto .allow .sickness to get a firm hold on you; .Treat the ' very ' first symptoms. If they In connection with the case it may be stated that .Matthew Gcring who appeared of , record as one of the counsel for the defendant did not take part In the trial of the case, merely appearing for a motion for a continuance. After the reading of the verdict, Judge Pemberton placed the pris oner in the hands of the sheriff who will keep him In custody until he is sentenced when he will be taken to the penitentiary to commence serv ing the sentence. After disposing of tWs case Judge Pemberton excused the jury for the remainder of the term, there being no other jury cases to be heard. vThis morning A. N. Sullivan, at torney for Baker, filed a motion for a new trial which Judge Pember ton promptly overruled and proceed ed to sentence Baker to serve two years and a half In the penitentiary, Baker was brought into court by Deputy Sheriff Manspeaker and heard the sentence without com ment. It is understood that he Is anx ious to commence serving his sen tence rnd that it is improbable he will appeal the case to the higher court. He and his family realize that there was no possible chance of his acquittal on the charge and that he has received what Is con sidered a light sentence. Ills broth er this morning stated to County Attorney Ramsey that he had ad vised him from the beginning of the trouble to plead guilty and throw himself en the mercy of the ourt as there was no chance for his escape. Yesterday before the case was taken up a motion had been filed asking that the case be continued owing to the prevalence of diphtheria in the family of Mrs. Vroman whom Baker married here, and with whom he was staying. ,An Investigation disclosed that the caso had just originated at the house and attend ing doctors were of the opinion that it would not be dangerous for Baker to appear In the case. For this rea son the motion was overruled. Mrs. Vroman is not without means, and the determination of the case really does her no material harm. She possesses several small pieces of property In this city. Baker will in ah likllhood bo taken to Lincoln by Sheriff Quintou with in a few days to commence the serv ing of his sentence. He will get out of the penitentiary In about two years deducting the allowance for good behavior. The penalty Is not regarded as a very severe one, con sidering the offense but It will pro bably bo a salutury lesson to him Since the foregoing was put in type the defendant in this case has experienced a change of heart it Is snld and now is anxious to take an appeal to the supreme court. The prospect of serving two years and a half for the state does not appeal to him and he wants to make an arrangement, for bond and take chance in the higher court. It Is snld that the sheriff will hold him n the county Jail on that account until the full forty days which Ic illowed In which to prepare n . bill of exception has expired unlci.. supreme court grants him Inn .no permits his release. Many of the older inhabitants of are loss of appetite and a 'sudden Plattsmouth will read the following weakness. Trlner's American Elixir with a great deal of interest. It Is ot Bitter. Wine shoind' be taken at taken from the Lyons (Cel.) Re- once. t,will 'bring the stomach and corded, and refrs to an engineer the intestines to an Increased actlv who ran out of this city a number ity, will make the digestion complete of years, and who Is, now. a resi- ana win assist in niung me veins dent in Lyons and has just rounded 'of the whole body with pure,, rich ? Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ? ? ? Y Y Y Y D m E M ML If you don't know how good . MELROSE CREAM is for the f;icc and hands it is time you should trv it. For chaps and after shajitu'. Keeps the skin in nor mal condition Buy a tube todav. ? ? Y Y Y t RflH Y Y ? Y f 4 ; out forty years with the C, B. & Q. railroad company: ' ' Last Friday, November 12, J. W. Fuller, engineer on the passenger train which runs between Lyons and Denver, rounded out forty years of faithful service for the C, B. & Q. railroad company. All but nine years of this long period Mr. Fulleer has served In the engine seerviee. s This does not represent the full time Mr. Fuller had been em ployed in the railroad business, however. At the age of 19 years lie entered the service of the Michi gan Central as fireman and served six years. Mr. Fuller then engaged to the Burlington company, whose western terminus at that time was Red Oak, In., he going by tean from there to Plattsmouth, Neb., where on November 12, 1869, be be gun work as engineer. At that time there was less than two miles of track laid at Plattsmouth, that be ing from the Missouri river boat landing up town. During that year the track was completed from ReJ Oak to the river, where the noted ferry boat "President" pulled bar ges upon which cars were hauled across the "Big Muddy." The1 ma terial for the extension of the road westward was handled In this man ner. Switcmng these cars on ana onto the barges was young Fuller's first introduction to Burlington rail road life. In the year 1870 the road ns completed to Lincoln and Ful lei was given a regular run. In .1873 the line had reached Kearney and it fell to the lot of this young engineer to sit at the hrottle of the engine that pulled the first passenger train to that place. Continuing to run out of Lincoln westward, In 1882, the line to Denver was completed, Mr. Ful er being the engineer on the first train which carried a number of fl'iclals who went to Denver to witness the driving of the golden pike, but which la this' Instance happened to be silver. In this party was George B. Harris, George V Holdrego (who drove the spike), A 'ampbell and George Valentine. When the shops were built at Denver Mr. Fuller was put in barge, where he remained nine years, serving as master meciuinic of the line from Akron west. During this period the strike of engineers and firemen occured and the long tenure of service for the company Is doubtless due to the fact that Mr. Fuller was engaged In another branch of work at this time. , Re turning to the engine service he had a passenger run between Denver and McCook, taking the Denver-Lyons run nnd moving to Lyons four years ago last April. During these many years of ser vice Mr. Fuller has made a record of which any man would be proud, and nlso has been exceedingly for tunate. Ha has never been In a wreck, never lost a day by reason of accident and no one hns ever been killed on his train. At the age of 17, Mr. Fuller en listed In nn Indiana regiment nnd served one year in the Civil war, being mustered out on account of typhoid fever. For this service he now draws a . pension. The Bur lington doubtless will Boon retire him on pay which will enable him to spend his declining years In ease. Mr. Fuller Is 63 years of age, and notwithstanding his strenuous life, has good health, nnd with his faithful helpmeet expects to enjoy a well-earned vacation before many months. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller own a coiy home In Lyons to which they are much attached. blood. It will 'heal the inflamed membrances and will strengthen all organs. At drug stores. Joe inner, 13:13-1339 So. Ashland Ave., . Chi cago, HI. 3 THE DRUGGISTS C TilISS FOSTER'S RE PLY TDRE50LVES Rehearses the Entire Trasaction and Let the Readers Judge for Themselves. The county commissioners seem to have taken exceptions to my letter in the Louisville Courier of October 30. it was not my intention to do an injustice to anybody. I simply did not care t bear' blame that las not all mine and am still of the same opinion, since tne commis sioners have denied that they are in any way to blame for the purchase of the goods it might be well to rehearse the transaction and let the readers judge for themselves. The facts In the case are as fol lows: I bought a bill of goods for my, office from a firm that the com missioners deal largely with. When I gave my order I asked the agent for prices on the same and also for a copy of the order. He assured nie that their prices would , be as good as those of any other firm and told me that It was not necessary to give a copy of the order as the commissioners did not require that of them. He might have misinform ed, me in regard to what the commis sioners demanded of them. I trust ed him because I knew the commis sioners bought many or their sup plies for -other offices of that firm The order came and when I saw the quantity I refused to unpack them 1 aW a MM f.;f-,f t'.. jj j? S3 WHEN YOU MARRY the girl of your choice a bank account will come in handy. Besides the man who saves his money is thought more of by his employer and is given the position of respon sibility over the man who spends all he makes. We will pay you 3 per cent interest on the money you put in our bank and compound the in terest every twelve months. THE FIRST NATIONAL DANK Plattsmouth, Nebraska they will place the responsibility and blame, If any, where It properly belongs. Respectfully, MARY E. FOSTER. Death of Former Hesldent. Died. Weborg. Mrs. Sophia, at Om aha, Neb., on November 23, 1909, aged 51 years, 1 month, 15 days. Funeral on Thursday, November 25, 1909, in the afternoon. Word was received In this city last evening .of the death at Omaha of Mrs. Sophia Weborg, wife of John Weborg, and formerly a resident of this city. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Weborg were residents of this city and among its best and most respected citizens. Deceased was born in Sweden on October 8, 1858, and had lived in this country for many years. Of the union with Mr. Weborg two sons were born, viz: Ed. and Fred, both of whom are married. For several years the deceased had Additional Equipment. The Burlington is making addi tions every day to the fine equip ment in use on the road and haa Just promulgated an order announc ing new equipment for trains 9 ami 1 0 between Chicago and Denver which makes them among the finest . in use on the system. The new order announces that effective at once, new 10-section library-observation cars have been Installed oa trains Nos. 9 and 10 between Chi cago and Denver. These are very handsome cars, beautfully finished in Cuban mahogany, deeply recessed observation platform with brass rail ing and two individual disappear ing electric lights in each upper birth, same as in the lowers. These cars run through this city on the morning train east, going through here at 3:02 a. m. resided in Omaha, living at 525 Finally the firm sent the bill i south 2oth street, from which place Officers Klected. The directors of Liberty district yesterday held a meeting and organ ized by electing Andrew E. Taylor, chalrmnn; George Everett, first vice chairman; H. G. Todd, second vlco chalrman; and F. II. McCarthy, sec retary and treasurer. These gentle are all excellent men and will lve the affairs of the district proper at tention. Tho project Is a good one and Includes straightening out the Weeping 'Water creek through that precinct. It will be the means of saving much valuable land from overflow and will greatly benefit everyone In tho neighborhood. lUh cured In 30 minutes by Wool foH's Siinltrav Letlon. ' falls. Sold by Geilng & Co., druggist to the commissioners. When 1 found out what it amounted to I knew there was something wrong. Investigation showed me that the bill was not only almost double In price but '.the quantity was far. in excess of my. order. The secretary of the firm came and there, was a meeting in my of fice of the commissioners and my self. I stated the case clearly to the commissioners. Told them that I positively would not consent to keeping the goods that I had not ordered. The remainder I left them to pass upon. I Informed them about the prices and told them that I had not signed the order and under the circumstances I was not in favor of keeping any of the goods. For the benefit of the. readers It might be. well to quote prices on a few articles that were; kept: 15 reams ,of Pupils Examination pa- per io', tne same couia nave ueen procured from another, firm for $22.50. 15 reams of Teachers' ex amination paper $45; which the other firm would have furnished for $37.50; 500 certificates of award with seals, $37.50; the other firm's prices on same, $20. After the nttentlon cf the board was called to these facts we ad lourned. I heard no more of the matter until a few days after that I received a letter from the secre tary of tho firm, In which he says: "In regard to tho supplies which you are to Bhlp back, the writer will be down your way. within the next week and arrange to have goods returned. The commissioners paid the bill complete and we will give them credit when they return the goods." Yours Truly, KLOFP & BARTLETT CO. J. B. REDFIELD, Sec'y' 1 packed up the goods that I had not ordered nnd the quantity that I returned amounted to $261.64. This is the same amount that tho com missioners congratulated themselves upon saving the county. I did the packing while Mr. Frledrlch would come In occasionally 1o carry an armful and to see that I was doing the work properly. 1 submit this brief statement of facts to the taxpayers of Caas coun ty In the hope and belief that they will carefully consider the same In connection with tbe resolution rf t' o hoard cf eom"i?F loners In reference to the Banic matter. 1 also hope that the funeral will be held on the af ternoon of Thursday, November 25. Omaha lodges of the Degree of Honor will participate. The sympathy of a large number of friends in this city and vicinity extended to the sorrowing hus band and sons. The deceased car ried $1,000 Insurance In the Degree of Honor, being a member of that order for years. Fred Patterson, county surveyor elect, was in the city yesterday af ternoon attending to business mat ters. While here Mr. Patterson made his customery call on the Journal and exhibited a card he had received from Walter Byers who is now located up In the northern part of the state near the Indian reser vation. It showed Walter seated on the ground surrounded by Indians in all their paint and feathers quite an Interesting sight. A union cigar is "Acorns' .up y Ptak & Bajeck. They are the best. HAD QUIT WORK v READY TO 6IYE UP M DESPAIR Restored to Health By Vinol "I was sick, run-down and . finally had to give up work. After trylns a number of remedies and several phy sicians, I was just abdut ready, to give up in despair. I saw Vinol. .ad vertised and decided to try It, and It has done more good for tne than all other means combined. It has built me up and . restored my strength until I now feel twenty years younger, and am able to attend to my work again as usual." , Job Jeavons, 1036 Lind street, Wheeling, W. Va, The reason V'.nol is bo successful la such cases Is because it contains tonia Iron and all of the strengthening blood-making and body-building ele ments' of cod liver oil, but so oil. Vinol Is unexcelled as a strength creator for old people, delicate children, weak, run-down persons, and after , sickness end is the best known rem edy for coughs, colds and bronchitis. We return your money if Vinol fails to give satisfaction. GERING & CO. Druggists ' Early Winter Excursion - Rtes . TO CHICAGO: The National Farm Land Congress and United States Land and Irrigation Exposition, also The Great International Live Stock Expositionthe most wonderful exhibition of farm pro ducts ever held in this country. Students of modern tarrntug memoa and of improved grades of live stock should attend; rates open to the public. , T ckets sold November 15th, 19th, 28th, 29th, 30th, December 6th anH 7th final limit December 13th. TO OMAHA: National Corn Exposition, December 16th to 18th. new Exposnion in character and scope The future benefits of thi Kxjv..ti.v. should mean in-rens d weafth to every farm. WINTER TOURIST RATES: Dn!v from November 1st, to Southern andCniu. ns.nts. Sie the New South jnd enjoy its winter climate, the b.'S'it -l"v its people rl tn hixurv of its grand hotels.. ' TO THE PACIFIC COAST: Th.- m mil wh.ter tourist rates to Cali fornia with r tTn via Put'ei S H0ESEEKESS EXCURSION; -Vst and third Tuesdays to the m nth and west dminc November and December.. ' I. PICKETT, Ticket Agent. I.. W. Wakklvy P A.. Omaha. I 9 II