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Have yob gotten your reserved seats for the Berne Pageant? Evspry bodys going and you can’t - afford to miss it. l_a 1- ; You still- have time to make the 4-H fair at Monroe if you / hurry. Those who have been H there say its a worth while display and the entertainment is good.- ' ■ In another month or so every one pow tagged doubtful will be either Off or on guessing should be more accurate than now. It is going to be a real interesting campaign. ——o —» —o— — An eleven year old boy tossed a lighted match Into s a pile of rubbish at the Hilker lumber - yard in Fort Wayne and an estlr... mated fire of resulted. A boy and a iew matches make a dangerous combination. *. : —°—o—- — bus collision near Waco, , Texas, Which occurred yesterday, taking 29 lives and injuring pralctically all the other passengers . . j 1 ■ ■ ■ 1 ’ -.-r . was another terrible tragedy that - it seems could have been avoidH ed. The apcident occurred at the i’ U'- top of a hill and both drivers were killed.' . \ j • The first Democratic . rally of the campaign will be held at Tippecanoe state park Sunday, August 17th, honoring the new state chairman, Charles E. Skillen, Governor. Schricker, Lieut.-gov-‘ernor Watkins,-Paul Butler, Mrs, Ippz Scholl and other celebrities aije expected to attend. Several from Adams county are planning to attend. . o—o ; The Republican district ~com--mitte refused to accept the resignation of Harry Essex as district chairman. .The meeting was held behind closed doors and the vote and the reasons given were not made public. Mr. Essex an- \ nojiliced this morning. that he would continue to serve since the vote of confidence was given. - ——o- m-T . ,A Political writers are broadcasting that regardless of who is elected the house cleaning at Washington . will be the greatest in twenty years. .Probably so but -when, , they get to hunting better clei'ksV ambassadors and cabinet lirtmbers they" will find Hie going tojugh. Not many people are seeding employment these days -and especially those public jobs where they are almost sure to become - the scapegoats of congress. ■- -o l_ o _ The people of this community regret to learn of the serious injury recently sustained by Dr. C. C. -Rayl, well known "local sur-

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| By HERMAN N BUNDESEN, M.D. A CERTAIN lew people sometimes during their life have' ulcerative colitis. The exact cause of this condition is not known. In this serious inflammation of the large intestine, or colon, there occurs, for no good Reason, a per- : . ' ' sistent, severe diarrhea. This Is accompanied by much mucus and blood in the bowel movement. As poisons collect in the body bei cause of the diarrhea, the person ’ may become very toxic, develop ■ f swollen joints, and become very ) • seriously 11L Medicines Can Help Some About 80 per cent of patients with ulcerative colitis can usually i be helped with medicines; that Is, if they are given a bland diet i that does not contain any irritat- > | Ing substances, and receive antl- ' L spasmodic drugs or drugs which f relax the bowel muscles, they usually remain well for a long time. ’ ’ About 20 per cent of patients have a severe type of colitis, arid treatment is difficult for them. Many may be helped with the new • drugs ACTH and cortisone. Uni i fortunately, however, there are

geon. He is a pat|ent in the Presbyterian hospital at Chicago and is believed to be improving after a delicate operation to correct an injury to she head. He lias served this community long and well and of people here will be hoping for his speedy and complete recovery. I j 't'T" O — O !- . \ ■ A full gnd report will ’ be made by Walter Ford, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce on the Recent fair. More than $7,000 was jexpended but it will require a few days to ascertain accurately what the receipts were. Anywrny he and -' • ' those associated with him pleased with the first attempt and. will Sure make every effort to continue the growth and popularity of the county fait-. | 1 ——O O- i ’ «—-* ' The best scientists in the world \ are agreed that there is nothing unusual about the flying sUhcers which have disturbed so many? people in this country as well as ! they arp even seeing them be--2 hind the iron curtain. It is generally agreed that, thdy are caused by cold and hot layers of air that get tangled up and fly \ ■ i’H about. Os course some of them are like Thearl Stults of this cityj found on the Grote farm the pthi er day, just toy balloons. v , i —CoReporters and columnists are apparently trying to al mud-slinging campaign belw’eer Stevenson and Eisenhower. We f don’t believe they ,will\be verj i successful. Os course there wil be plenty of lesser lights whc| ' will dish it up to"gijve the writers ample opportunity ■ to make things appear in the worst light possible but the candidates them■ selves wh> hope are too well I groomed in good manners to take! part. After all Jt'should be issues that determine the results! of the election rather than ' ' ' ■ ' ' N il--M'h smears. . ' . | o— In every line of cars which can- [ not proceed on their-way because of a traffic there is always at least one driver who has an) ' ■ ’I ’ . answer to the problem. He completely ignores the causes Os the tie-up. With all the strength of his muscjes he leans on the horn of| his automobile. Soon a driver behind him Or one in front joins him in his honking and in a shprt while a bedlam of noise apd confusion has made a bad situation i worse. A horn is placed on an automobile as a warning device >r as an apparatus to give otherldrivtrs a signal of intentions.i Whn it is used intelligently itp is invaluable. When it isn’t " its a nuisance.

some who do not derive any benefit from these drugs. Operation to Remove Colon It has been found that an operation in which the colon s removed will save the lives of persons suffering from severe ulcerative colitis, return them to useful-activity, and prevent many af/tlie serious complications, If done in time. r ; Good results have been, oh- , tained when the severe form of ulcerative colitis Is treated in this way. The mortality rate has been decreased by one-third, arjd many serious complications, suc|h as cancer of the large bowel, bare been prevented. J Thus, while surgery cannot cure ulcerative colitis, it can correct the situation, and often remote the person from danger. [■ J QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS K. C.: Is fabbit fever carrie d only by rabbits? | Answer: Tularemia or rabbit fever may be carried by animals other than rabbits, Squirrels, ground squirrels, woodchucks, foxes and coyotes have been known to carry the disease.

| 20 Years Ago I TODAY I o ..... •, t o \ August 6 —> H. C. Okson, superintendent of the Decattir sugar factory, goes to Blissfield, Mich., to accept a position as chief engineer. W. Guy Brown, supervisor of the Decatur swimming pool, says the opening will be tomorrow! afternoon. Stock prices increase on the New York market during the past week. Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York Citjfy is ordered to appear before Governor Roosevelt next Thursday to show cause why he should not be. ousted as mayor of the Empire State metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. John Conklin of Dayton, Ohio, arrive for a visit, at the Suttles home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack EUsWorfh and daughter Viola return from a two months visit at the Golden Gate, San Francisco. 0 t 0 | Household Scrapbook 1 U-.. - | 4 Chafed Skin If the skin is chafed because of perspiration, use fuller’s earth, Wash the chafed portions and dry just a little. Dust the fuller’s earth on the dampened surface and rub in carefully. Follow this procedure befojre retiring and there Will be no trace of irritation the noxt morning. Tin Rpof A tin roof should be repainted at the firpt sign of peeling; Otherwise, deterioration will set in and cause rapid rusting and leaks, and the necessity for a new root. Delicious Stuffing Cream and roquefort cheese make a fine combination blended together' imd used to stuff prunes or Jdates. A good addition tb this njjixture ciam be made with a few nuts ground fine. J t- : I 0 Modern Etiquette ] i j BY ROBERTA LEE I ,) 0 ,Q. When the first course at a dinner p<|rty , is to he cratimeat, served either in a tomato (>r on a lettuce leaf, which is the correct Implement—a salad fork or an oyster fork? I -i- i 5 A. If ttye crabmeat is served in a cdcktajl, glalss, an oyster fork should provided. If served on a plate, the salad fork is correct.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE BLAISE saw a big, Jagged piece of sandstone a few reet away. He eyed' it, then measured the distance. He picked up the rock, tested its weight and then slowly stood up. His eyes narrow as he measured the distance, his muscles tensed. The rock hurtled like a ptojectile straight for the high-peaked sombrero. |At the same instant Blaise Jerked his Colt from the holster and lunged forward. The guard’s head turned and, a split second later, the rock caught him , squarely against the side of the head. He dropped and then Blaise was on him, the gun barrel thudding with a solid sound against the man’s skulL The guard didn't move. \ Blaise crouched, listening, watching, and then hastily wept to work. He took the man’s Colt from the holster, dropped it and the rifle over the edge of the cliff. He ripped the man’s shirt into long strips and quickly bound his hands and feet, made an effective gag that he tied securely around his head. Then he heard hoof beats behind him and he swung around. He held his right hand near his gun as the sounds grew louder and the first horseman turned the corner Into his sight. Thatcher and Hal led the procession, Raikes and Allen just behind, the rest following. Thatcher instantly spurred forward. “You’ve found her?" “The hideoiit—and the guard’s tied up. We just ride in.” , “Thank God!”Thatcher.breathed. i"We had a little trouble following the sign.” Blaise led the way across the meadow \and into the narrow portal of the hideout. There was no challenge. They came out into the meadow just at dusk. Blaise reined in, spoke to Thatcher. “We block the only way out. Rennie’s somewhere up ahead in one of those cabins. I'd better take a look-see, so we ll waste no time getting to her.” "I’ll go with you,” Hal offered. Blaise shook his head. “You take charge. here. If anything happens, you’ll know what to do. 1 won’t be long.” He rode off into the gathering dusk. A hundred yards from the nearest cabin, Blaise dismounted and ground-tied the horse. He palmed his gun into his hand and crept forward. Men moved before the fires and he could hear loud talk. Someone strummed a guitar and he heard a bqr s t of strident laughter. He reached the corner of \ the first

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Q. What sort of boutonniere should the bridegroom wear at a formal wedding? A. It may be a small gardenia or a spray o? lilies of the valley, at a daytime wedding, a White carnation or any white garden flower. He furnishes similar boutonnieres tq. his best man and iushera. ■ I . ■ Q. Is it proper for one to uijfold a napkin completely when seating oneself at th£ table? A. No; unfold the napkin Until it is half its full size, with the crease in, the center. p _4_X_„_. j - Herb Shriner Added To Fair Entertainers [j INDIANAPOLIS, UP —lndikna’s centennial state fair entertainment committee tqday announced .'the signing of Coinedian Herb Shriner to round out its “Hoosier Stars of 1952” production in the Coliseum Aug. 28-31, Shriner, who spent much' of his boyhood in Fort Wayne, will tqam up band) leader j’hil Harris. Linton’s gift to the eiitertain [hent world, as headliners of the fair’s chief entertainment attraction. ! Also in the lineup will bt the Sportsmen’s quartet, the Four Step brothers, .thfe Honey brr, hprs and the Rexford trio.

• ■ ■ <llif ■ - — cabin, edged to the lighted window and peered inside. Four men sat at plank table playing poker. He slipped to the next shack to find the window boarded up. His fingers explored, made a slight scratching sound. Something stirred Inside and he heard a ' frightened, sibilan t— c'\.! “Who’s that!” Blaise froze but he felt relief flood him and he smiled widely in the darkness. He moved silently away and stepped into His saddle. Then he set the spurs and raced away back to his meft. He had found Rennie. Joining them he told his news. you and me will bear off to ‘he left. Hal. you and llhe boys spread out. Move in slow, and give us a chance to reach Rennie. When you think We’re set, say half an hour, hit ’em hard. If trouble breaks before then, ride in to Cover US.” . ' ' '■"'lf -' I " \ Thatcher followed Blaise out across the meadow:. Again Blaise made a circle, this time a tighter one, and soon he reined in and ordered Thatcher to dismount. He pointed to fires \ before the shacks. “Be ready for tro u b 1 e,” he warned. “If the boys open up, work fast.” .. “You lead me to my daughter, son. I’ll take care of the rest.” They moved toward the shacks, approaching them from the rear. They drifted silently, and soon stood beside the boarded-up window. Again Blaise felt for the boards, hesitated, and rapped his knuckles sharply on the planks. Both men heard a stir inside and a muffled voice again asked. “Who’s there?” ‘ “Rennie!" Thatcher said in a hoarse, triumphant whisper. "Dad!” “You’re all righty?’’ \ “Fine. But they’ll kill you if they find you, Dad!” “Blaise is here, and the boys.” “Blaise! With.you?” “Right beside me." !; ' I Blaise put his mouth close to the crack. “The boys’ll hit the camp soon. Anyone in front of the shack?” - ; “The cook-fires, and they’re all around them,” she replied. "But ho guard at the door.” . I*l “Good! I’m going to the side of the cabin. When the boys attack, stand back from the door. I’ll shoiot the lock off and get you out while Vasquez is busy.” A sharp voice challenged in a totally unexpected direction from the shadows of the adjoining cabin.

Two Tourists Are Burned Critically KALAMAZOO, Mich. UR - Two elderly tourists from Tipton, Ind., were burned, critically today in an explosion that wrecked their trailer at the Blue Goose trailer camp north of the city limits. P. D. Foster, 80, and Ressa Harrison, 64, were in Bronson hospital, where officials said they were not expected to survive second and third degree burns covering their bodies. , Police said the map and woman, enroute north On a fishing trip, parked at the camp Tuesday night. This morning, while they were preparing breakfast, a butane gas heater exploded. 1 . - Railroad Sues For Damages To Train LITTLETON, Goto. UP — The Union Pacific railroad sought 525.72 in damages today in a “man bites dog” lawsuit. The railroad is suing farmer Edward C. Montgomery. Deertrail, Colo., for driving his truck into the path of a streamliner train two ypars ago. The ’railroad claims the damaged several passenger carb. i

“You! What you do there? Who are you? Come but in the light!” Blaise and Thatcher stood immobile. Blaise caught a movement in the shadows,. He lunged into Thatcher, throwing the old man to the ground as his hand streaked the Colt from the holster. A gun spat flame from the far shadows and the bullet thudded into thecabin wall. Blaise threw two fast slugs. Alarmed shouts sounded out in front. Then hoofs thundered in the night, came rolling toward the cabins as a fierce, hoarse yell lifted. Guns slammed from the outer darkness, raking the fires, the, cabin, the bandits. Hell broke with a roar. _ Blaise slammed another shot into the shadows, then dashed around the corner of the shack, jumped for the door, aimed the Colt at the heavy lock and slammed a bullet into it. It jumped and fell broken. Blaise jerked it loose and his shoulder crashed open the door. Rennie came. He took her hand and, shielding her from the gunfire, moved to the corner of the cabin. A bullet came close, a second. Blaise saw a man standing not far away and Vasquez. He lifted his Colt but the bandit leader whirled and dashed off into the darkness. Blaise raced down the corridor between the cabins, ! Rennie beside him. Thatcher met them and tjie three plunged into the protecting darkness beyond the last faint glow from the fires. Blaise hurried them along to their horses. He ordered Thatcher to mount, take his daughter and head in a wide circle toward the entrance. He lifted Rennie to a seat behind her father. She looked down at him, her face a soft blur in the dark- ’ ness. Thatcher reined the horse around and raced away. Blaise turned and jumped Into the Saddle. He hastily reloaded his gun and then set the spurs, racing down the slope, taking the bandits from the fear, fie knocked over one man, sent a second reeling. He yelled, fired again. At that moment Hal and the others racqd into the firelight, streaked along the row of cabins in hot pursuits There was a sporadic firing, a drumming chase through the darkness, but it was soon over. Raikes and his men pursued the bandits through the ravine, but once beyond thij far meadow, there were a thousand scattered hiding places in the hills. (To Be Continued)

Marooned Family Obtains New Home Marooned 24 Hours As Steps Disappeared OMAHA, UP — Mrs. Willie Anderson, who was marooned for 24 hours in a second floor apalrtment when the stairs disappeared, made ready to move her faniiry into a new home today.-"- — Mijs. Anderson, a widow with five children and a grandchild to care for, was premised quick action on her application for' an apartment in a low rent housing development when officials learned of her plight. Mrs. Anderson said she thought it was “just swell” that her housing problem was almost solved. Landlord George. Hudson, a Negro, claimed Mrs. Anderson had t|aken “unnecessary delay” in vacating, her apartment after he gave her, notice. ' He denied,r however, that he tore down both stairways to force her out, and said his only interest w r as to “get the, house fixed up” to meet City requirements before it was “condemned. Th)e front steps disappeared Sunday night. When the Andersons woke up Monday morning they di&x covered the back steps w’ere gone, tqo, and they werq stranded. , Neighbors came to the rescue, tossing groceries up to their porch. The ice man hoisted 50 pounds of ice to them with a rope and tongs. Mrs. Anderson’s 12-year-old son, John, shinnied down a clothes line pole to ruh an errand. Mrs. Anderson said she had a hard time managing the chfldrqn during their confinement. The youngsters “tlAimped around the house all)day,” she said. Fire prevention chief Edward Hayduk an,d| city building inspectors heard ! of Mrs. Anderson’s diiemna made a trip to the house, i 1 < They ordered a new stairwiy\ erected immediately. . i Then Mrs, Andersbn made her way down\ti|p makeshift stops apd began preparations for her move. She was promised a new apartment “within a couple of days.” Mfs. Andqrson’s husband died June 30, of a brain tumor.

Drought Damage In State Low To Date Moisture Is Needed To Prevent Damage INDIANAPOLIS, UP t-r CJorn fields in southern Indiana and pas* tutes throughout the state are in need of moisture to prevent widespread drought damage, the U. S. crop reporting service said today. The service reported that Hoosier drought damage'has been held to a minimum thus fur. with only a siqall part of the state’s com acreage iand closely grazed pastures; affect* d. But more rain is needed to prevent the damage from jkpreading. -j The weekly ireport noted that 88. percent of the (torn in the state is tassell,ed. and 71 percent silked. High temperatures hdve hindered setting of soybean pods, but the moisture shortage . hks not been serious. Four*-fifths of the acreage I ■ CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR BLAISE, Hal amj the five men from Simi drew rein at the canyon mouth- Silence fell on the meadow, almost strange and fearsome after the thunder that had just filled it. Bihise called into the darkness and Thatcher answered. He came riding up, Rennie still clinging tightly to him. “A good night’s work,” Thatcher said. “But not finished,” Blaise answered. “We’ll hear more from Vasquez.” The return from (the mountains was long and tedious But at last they came out of the hills, climbed the pass and dropped down into Calabasas. It was well after midnight and the town was dark. A single light burned before the livery stable and* Blaise turned toward it. The hostler came out and pulled up short,* staring at the cavalcade in alarm. Blaise wearily dismounted. ! ?‘We raided, Vasqiiez’s hideout," he stated, “we’ve gdt three bandit prisoners \ here and we’re, locking ’em up in that warehouse behind the store for safe keeping.” . Their mission accomplished the i cavalcade rode out, leaving an ex--1 cited town behind them. They came to Blaise’s rancho and he offered what small accommodations he had to Thatcher and his crew. The old man refused, wanting to get on home, to make doubly sure that Rennie would be safe. Rennie, now’ on a horse of her own, edged in closer. ! “I’ll look fori you at Las Montanas,” z she said. “I’ll come.” “Be sure.” She vfheeled the horse away and spoke over her shoulder. "I’ll be waiting.” r Las Montanas rode off into” the darkness and Blaise Stood listening to the fading sound, of the hoofs. The men were too tired for sgeech and soon all of themj were in their hunka i ; T! ■

Truman Votes In Primary R p f * ■ I k U -i 1 z 'SS9 -J utcsicH J| ! mtn Ju PRESIDENT; TRUMAN blasts h'is ballot in the Missouri primary Tuesday at Independence, before flying back ta Washington, ending his ten-day rest after a recent virus Attack. When asked for whom he voted, the chief executive repliedr “It’s a secret."

js blooming. ' " Second cutting of alfalfa has been about cujripleted, and the oats harVekt is done. Three-fourths of the mint has cut, and cantaloupe fields h’ave been picked, except in the north. picking is gaining in volume. t | Confesses More Than 20 State INDIANAPOLIS, UP -f State police reported today that' Robert E. Long, 17, Newhall. Ualfr., has admitted staging more than 20 robberies in three Indiana cities in thb past two weeks. Long wasHWrested Tuesday, as a navy deserter' Police said he admitted robberies at Mhncie, New’ Castle, abd Cannel, the largest , a theft of $l3O from a New Castle tavern. i I

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Next morning at breakfast, Blaise said to his men: “I want to thank all of you for taking a hand against Vasquez. It was none of your battle, but we sure needed your help?’ “Thanks, nothing!” Uhl exclaimed and smiled impishly. “You think we <iould leave a pretty lady in bad trouble?” Allen cpuckled, his fat jaws quivering. “The young’h’s said it for us, I reckon. Forget it, Blaise.” Blaise nodded, but they knew he wouldn’t forget. He hitched forward, leaning his ar m s on the table. “There’s no use wasting your time around here. You wanted Valley land, and Leonis says you can have it so as he’s concerned.” “You think he meant it?” Denver asked. Blaise shrugged. “It’s for us to find out. If you file claims, it’ll call his bluff. If Leonis starts trouble, it’ll be then.” Tolliver -reflectively stroked his stubby chin, then nodded. "No use waiting. It’s what we come so that .and Slim’s killer.” "We’ll get him, too, sooner or later,” Blaise promised. 4 “What’ll you be doing?” Allen asked. “Paying SCorpion a visit.” “Then we d o n’t ride off no place,” Denver said flatly, "except to Scorpion with you.” | “No,” Blaise shook his hea d. “It’ll be just me and Hal. You boys’d only got his dander up.” Blaise rose. "You ride to the Valley and (pick your claims. Take your time, for you're sure welcome to stay here. When you know what yoii want, r|de to Los Angeles.” He walked away to prevent further Argument. He and Ha 1 were saddled up first and they rode leisurely out of .the canyon and down to the Valley floor, taking the road to Calabasas. They stopped qt the store, checking the prisoners and the guards. The bandits were still securely

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Young Aerial Artist Is Injured In Fall LAFAYETTE, Ind. UP — a plucky 17-year-old Mexican aerial artist tyas in good condition today after ground winle performing here with the Barnes Brothers circus. Roberto Rolan, in his first year under the big top, was performing the “iron jaw” act Tuesday night .when he brought the screaming crowd to its feet with'an unscheduled brush with death. Suspended only by his teeth, the spinning youth suddenly through the air and landed in a heap the sawdust ring. Knocked unconscious, Rolan managed to recover <nd struggle to bis feet before being taken to Home hospital by police ambulance. 1 ; - Ufemdfrat Want Ads Bring Results

locked up, and one of the Montanas riders said there had been constant excitement in the town, even threats. "Keep those renegades safe for a court \and a hangnoose. Thatch'erTl send some boys down th take ’em to Los Angeles," Blaise said as he and Hal mounted and rode off. Scorpion ranch, lay in the tow rolling hills, a pleasant country of wide natural pastures, but there was no sign of rider or cattle until Blaise and Hal had ridden many miles. Then four riders appeared on the trail ahead. They saw Blaise, paused, and then came on at a fast trot. Even at a distance, Blaise could sense their suspicion. They drew rein a few yards off, four hard-faced men with narrowed eyes. “Sprayed, ain’t you?” their spokesman said. "This is Scorpion,” Blaise answered. “I rode this way.” “Then ride back, mister. We don’t like strangers.” “I’ll see Leonis first.” “Sure?” i , “If’l have to fight through the whole crew,” Blaise nodded. The man straightened, angered. He glanced at Hal, studied Blaise and then looked sidelong at his companions: "I reckon we’U ride along." "Suit your se 1 fßlaise said ' evenly and urged his horse forward. The riders parted, letting him and Hal through. They fell in I behind, riding silently and without' talk. Blaise paid no apparent attention to them, but Hal didn’t like four suspicious men at his back. , The trail led dqcfer into the hills and finally ended at the big ranch house. A big man came out from the shadow bi the arched entryway. Other men gathered about, then Leonis strode up. “What you do here?” he demanded. *> “You have always been trouble. Get out.” (To Ba Continued) I