Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1903 — Page 3

V L • “Fifteen gallons of water’gsesj (J 'Li says the Monarch man, * ’heat >J quickly in the Monarch en- J f tII || } /if cased reservoir. The tank is of 1 @jiy A 1 iSm fi\\ ! copper, coated inside with pure I j=gngiw B rmßk==/j*j\ (block tin. The casingsurround- M iing is open at the bottom. No sweat nor drip; no damper com- r plications. I* cannot affect the oven if filled with cold water. ” TO INTENDING PURCHASERS ONLY Postal Card us for our new booklet, "Hints for Range Buyers or how H3r to cut kitchen work in two.” It's worth reading. If you stats about how JSgfflL-soon you expect to purchase a range, we will send you Free a Toy Monarch {SfnU Range, 6 inches high, 6 }i inches wide, 2% inches front to back. Address vBBI MALLEABLE IRON RANGE COMPANY, (Formerly of St. Loots, Mod 191 Lake St. BEAtBB DAM. WIS.

Edward P. Honan, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Law, Abstracts, Real Estate,Loans. Will rrartiretn all the courts. Office oxer Fendlg's Fair. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Hudson J. Hunt, Lav, ADsiracts, loons and Real Me. RENSSELAER, IND. Office up-stairs in Leopold block, first stair: west of Vanßensselaer street. V. M. Baughman. O. A. William*. Baughman & Williams, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. , Law. Notary work, Loans. Real Estate and Insurance, bpecia 1 attention given to collections of all kinds. Office over “Racket Store, I’Phone 329. Rensselaer. - Indiana. 1 r 1 ' Wm. B. Austin. Arthur H. Hopkins. Austin & Hopkins, Law, Loans and Real Estate. ; Loans on farms and City property, personpi security and chattel mortgage. Buy* sell and rent farms and city property. Farm and city Are insurance. Attorneys for AMERICAN Building. Loan and savings Association, Office over Chicago DepartmeDt Store, RENSSELAER, IND. F. Irwin s. C. Irwin Irwin & Irwin, Real Estate, Abstracts. boUeetions, Farm Loans and Fire Insurance, (office In Odd Fellows' Block. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. R. W. Marshall, ATTORNEY AT LAW. { Practices in all courts. Special attention felven to drawing up wills and settling decedent's estates. Office in county building, east side of court house square. •ANK POLTS. e. •- IDTUR. -HAUNT B. RUNNII Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, (Successors to Thompson A Bro.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Law, Real Estate. Insurance Absracta and (Loans. Only set of Abstract Book* in the i”**' RENSSELAER, IND. |ra W. Yeoman, ' • ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Remington, ... Indiana. 1 Law. Real Estate, Collections, Insurance and Farm Loans. Office upstairs In Durand l)rs. I. B. & I. M. Washburn, Physicians & Surgeons. I>r. I. B. Washburn will give special attention to Diseases of the Eye, Bar, Nose. Throat ' ( and Chronic Diseases. He also tests ares for glasses. Ornci Tslscmoms No. AS. (tssiosi.es Fhoos No. •». Rensselaer, - - Indiana. E. C. English, Physician & Surgeon. DMea over Imes'Millinery store. Rensselaer. Ooioi pho>i trr. NaaiasMOi Phoms, It*. Doctor A. J. Miller, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Rensselaer, - - Indiana. 1 Office np-staira In Forsythe block. General Practice of medicine, surgery and X-ray work. Calls answered promptly .'day or night. Office ana residence 'phones, *O4 (Jasper Co.); also (Halleck) 4* at residence. V/. W. MERRILL, M. D. im RUSH onii arneon, RENSSELAER. - INDIANA. Chronic Diseases a Specialty. Office ’Phone 308. Residence ’Phone 848 L fc Pr. Francis Turfler. Dr. Anna Turfler. ‘ Drs. Turfler & Turfler, * OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS. ' Graduates American School of Osteopathy. Office over Harris Bank. Rensselaer, Ind. Honrs: 9telSm; 1 to 4:30p.m. PLENTY OF E66S i essansssesm Sold by A. F. Long. -

H. O. Harris. E. T. Harris, J. cf Harris, President. Vlce-Pres. Cashier. Rensselaer Bank. Deposits received on call, Interest Bearing Certificates of Deposit issued on time, Kx* change Bought and Sold on principal cities, Notea Discounted at current rates, Farm Loans made at 5 per cent We Solicit ■ Share of Yo*r Business. THE FIRSt NATIONAL BANK OF RENSSELAER, INDAddison Parkison, Pres. ** John M. Wasson^yice Pres. K. L. Hollingsworth, Cashier SUCeiltOfi TO THI BUtIMIII 09 THI COMMIRCIAt BANK* Opened March 2, 1003. At t£e old location. NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. A general banking business transacted; deposits received, payable on time or on demand. Money loaned on acceptable security; Drafts ou all cities at home and abroad bought and sold. Collection of notes and accounts a specialty.. 5 per cent? farm losns. Your Business Solicited. H. L. Brown, DENTIST. Office over Larsh’s drug store JR||/ Crown, Bar and Bridge T Work. Teeth Without Hr * Plates, tVi(Jiont Pain. .. J. W. HORTON .. 14 YEARS IN RENSSELAER Teeth carefully stopped with gold and other fillings. Consultation free. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered daily. Charges within the reach of all. OSrtCS OPNtITI COURT HOUSC.

—- - Jfr Attention Farmers... Why remain in the North and stay in doors six months in • the year consuming what you raise during the next six months. Go South where yon ean work out doors every month in the year, and where you are producing something the year round, If you are a stock raiser you know your stock are now “eating their heads off” and, besides, have to be protected from, the rigors df winter by expensivW&helter.. Economical stock feeding requires the combination o& both nesh-formrtng and fat-forming foods in certain proportions. Alabama and Florjaa produce in abundance the velvet bean and cassava, the a flesh producer and the latter a iat producer, and they are the cheapest and best fattening materials known to the world. More money can be made and with less labor, in general farming, fruit and berry growing and truck gardening alonife our road in tbe South. Jsan in any other sedson iwithe Union. If you are interested and desire further information on the subject address .- . * G. A. PARKS Gen’l Immigrations) add Industrial AgL Louisville & Nashville R.R. Co. Louisville, Ky.

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By ALBERT H. MODRICKER,

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CHAPTER Xl.—(Continued.) The rdngular situatioi; in which Count Bozell, was placed forced hUn to proceed systematically and cautiously. Beatrice’s disappearance must be kept secret. Beatrice must be found at all hazards; if not, he was forced to make him believe that she wae safe in hia custody. For two days the count continued search with, the greatest care, but in rain. On the third he drove to Easton, late in the evening, and was greeted expectantly by Marsden. “Well, count, how does the matter stand? Are you the bearer of good or ill news?” “Good, my friend, nil that could be desired. - I Hatter myself to have already gained Miss Albeneon's favor to scune extent, for she Hoes not refuse my company no much as heretofore.” “Indeed, friend, then you have made great progress,” answered Marsden. “Have you really noticed a change in her manners, or is it a forced resignation r “We may call ft both. Besides, I observe extraordinary courtesy towards her an{l only intrude when k seems prudent. She must realize the pangs of solitude In order me as her friend and protector.” “Quite right; but what of Beatrice's maid?” Maroden*inquired, rather anxiously. “Out of the way, eh?” “Entirely, ray dear friend,” respoTvJed the count, with a sinister smile, while a shiver ran through the banker’s body, which was plainly noticed by Ludwig Bozell’s penßrating eyes. If lie succeeded, he argued, to chain his accomplice by continuous fear he could keep (jim in his power, and for this reason he hotieed with joy the banker's mien. ‘"Maye you set the Jav for your wedding? inquired -Marsden, regaining his composure. “No, not yet; it is not necessary to be lqgsuch a hurry. Miss Albenson must first become familiar with her new position and must learn to meet her future husband with dignity and respect.” "Of course; but how does she feel towards me? You have not mentioned me at all, count!” “Because I don’t know her thoughts. At present she does not seem to like you, and I advise you to ntay away.” “I am not iu the least anxious to see her. Her presence was always a paipful remembrance, •as she inherited mow .of her father’s characteristics than her. mother’s,” answered Marsden, gloomily. “She will not molest you any more/* ensured the count, adding as he departed: “Don’t expect to receive any news-, from me, as it would be imprudent to risk anythiug on paper about this affair. Good day.” After a diligent search for more than a week,, Count Bozell abandoned the hope of detecting Beatrice’s whereabouts. One day, as he passed through the garden gate of n small farm bouse, the sound of a woman’s plaintive voice reached his ears, which somewhat softened his features. % Count Bozell had loved the possessor of this '’ voice in years gone by, and perhaps this attachment had been the only geinline passion of life; but it had only kept him bound "to her for a short time; the sacrificing love of the girt, who was the daughter of one of Ids had merely served him as a plaything which he had carelessly flung aside as soon as it became tiresome. The young and innocent Emily Belgrave had put her love and trust in his sweet, flattering words. She loved him wish the warm heart of the first love, but it did not suffice to extinguish his ardent desire for riches. Count Bozell endeavored to better his financial condition by' a wealthy marriage, and sacrificed hia noblest sentiment?, the gori’s happiness and his former honest character to the mania for wealth and power. „ The count knocked at the door, then the song' died away. Emily opened the door, while her 4-year-old child clung to her dress. Her lips parted with a glad, joyous then "she flung her arena around in ecstasy. "Oh, Ludwig, how glad I am to see you! Why did <you not write a letter? I would have had everything arranged " for your reception,” she exclaimed, as she conducted him to the only room in the small houfcef-which served as kitchen and dining room. “I do not vtliftf Anything, Emily,” he answered, with"af faint tinge of kindness. “But 7 ! have something of importance I wish to say to you.” She listened attentively and placed two chairs at the fireplace, then assisted little Berths to her lap. Count Bozell softly clasped her hands and said: “Emily, do you still love me?” Tears filled her eyes. Although she bed ruffered greatly by his ill treatment of her she could not overcome her love. “I cgn only love once,” she responded, softly. “Yoa are a good, true girt, Emily; the best, perhaps, and only one I have ever really loved. I wish I could marry yon, but I am not wealthy enough to maintain yon in a style befitting my rank.” “I would have wished it at least for Beitha’a sake,” said Emily, slowly smooothing the flaxen hair of tha child. “Bertha shall have her rights yet Emily, yon shall become my wife!” he announced suddenly. “Really—do you. really mean it, Ludwig?” she asked. “You did not want to take me five years ago, and I presume yon will, hardly want to marry me now.” “Circumstances are different now. Do you wish to marry me?” “Yes; but not for my sake. I have become accustomed to £hea* poor surroundings. But, Ludwig, yon need money and " , “That Mis got nothing to do with it I have concluded to marry you, but only upon on* condition; that you follow me blindly when once yon are my wife in everything that I ask of yon.” “I promise!” she quickly responded. “Good: Do yea know of auyos* to

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whom yon can intrust Bertha? It is only for a short time.” “Yes, I know of a woman to whom I can safely commit Che child.” “Ail right; then make preparation.” Emily obeyed, as if in a dream, and for the second time she followed him into a dark future. It was morning when they arrived at the house in the forest. Before they entered the count noticed that the windows of the upper story were brilliantly illumined and said: “Emily, this is your home for the present, but remember you enter it ns Miss Beatrice Albenson, which name you must muraine until yon are Countess Bozell. The young lady whom you are to impersonate has a singular similarity to yourself in feature and figure—she has been here until now, and you are to take her place. Understand, Emily?” “Almost,” she answered, dubiously, and followed the count into the broad corridor. CHAPTER XII. Victor Raymond could not find repose on the first night of the day of the accusation and was unable to leave his bed in the morning. Symptoms of typhoid fever were apparent, and the family physician did his best to restore the broken vitality of his exhausted body. Beatrice had not answered his nor his mother’s letters, who repeatedly wrote her of her son’s illness and urgently asked her to show some sign of their receipt Every morning Victor gazed with the same interfocative expression upon his mother, but (her answers were only a negative shake of the heed. Victor’s letters arrived at Stratmore Castle well enough, but were returned to the bank —to Herbert Marsden, and that worthy consigned them to the tender mercies of the flames. “ ‘Who laughs last laughs best/ my dear bey,” muttered the banker, into the fire. “You will hardly dare to” play In the future with a man of my deposition.” Then as he passed through the hallway he noticed a peasant woman, who acted as if she wanted something or some one. He called for Foltet, who had now taken Victor's place, and inquired as to what the woman desired. Follet did not know her, but, by chance had heard she had asked one of the clerks as to Victor! Raymond’s whereabouts. “Please keep an eye on that woman, Follot,” requested the banker abruptly. “Her face seems familiar to me.” The lady, who was Mrs. Lathrop, had aloFndy heard that Victor had left the bank and perhaps the town. She stood there until Marsden’s arrival drove her away, without being able to hand Beatrice’s letter to Victor personally, as she had been instructed. Mrs. Lathrop immediately sent a letter to Beatrice, asking for further advice, but the message had so excited Miss Albenson that she became bound to a sick bed. In ease, she argued, Victor and iier step;fajii'er had quarreled and had left the town, how could she ascertain his whereabouts? Victor Raymond resolved to visit Counters Stratmore, hoping thereby to meet Beatrice, although his parents urged him to abstain from making the journey while yet in an enfeebled condition. Thedrip, however, seemed to restore him. Gen. Raymond was slightly acquainted with the count and, after having sent up their cards, they were readily admitted. “Beg pardon, if I intrude on your time,” began the old general, approaching Count Edmund Stratmore, who with his wife and three lovely daughters were assembled in the drawing room. “May I take the liberty of having a conversation upon an important matter with the young .lady who recently visited you? I have reference to Miss Beatrice Albenson.” “Although we have never been honored with the pleasure of your personal acquaintance, your name has often been affectionately mentioned In our family circle,” said Countess Stratmore, with gentle “Please be seated. This is your son, I presume? I am well pleased to make your acquaintance. However, I am sorry to say, your inquiry ,must be erroneous. Of course, we had expected the young lady to visit us here, but she has not arrived. Mr. Marsden, her step-father, withdrew his consent, which actio* has certainly lowered my estimation of him.” “Miss Albeuscu not here?” cried Victor, dnmfounded. “She mentioned her intended journey to me and she surely believed Mr. Marsden had sent a communication to that effect.” “Very singular, indeed. And more Inexplicable are the numerous letters which have come here for her from Easton.” Victor could hardly understand the meaning of the lady’s last sentence; the room seemed to swing around him, the blood congealed in bis veins, and, with a moan, he sank senseless to the floor. When be slowly opened his eyes, he saw Countess Stratmore bathing his temples, while his father anxiously knelt at hia side. Constance, one of the three daughters, hastily called a physician. This doctor had s deep affection for the girl, which was reciprocated on her part; but they only dared to meet clandestinely, owing to Count Stratmore, who was proud of hia nobility and would not give his consent to what he called an unequal betrothal. Dr. Rskrton was in the act of visiting a patient when ha noticed Constance and greeted her nfost cheerfully: “Where to and In such haste, Miss Constance?" “To you,” she replied frankly, with the additional tribute of a sweet smile, “and I am glad I cams in time. It is not on our account, but a stranger, who was suddenly taken ill at our house. I thought befit to call in person rather than wait and Instruct a servant.” Both entered the carriage and were driven to Stratmore Castle by the groom. “Quite right. I thank kind Providence for bringing you to me so unexpectedly.” “Yoa would say so,” she replied, soft-

ly, “if you coaid have seen the yshhg gentleman—be was pale as a ghost Ha was so greatly agitated at aot finding Mies Albenson—yon are doubtless acquainted with the yonng lady—at our place that he swooned.” “How peculiar! He must be deeply attached to the lady,” said the doctor, as they passed through the corridor of the castle. A few moments later he examined the patient and, after putting* the usual queries, withdrew with the count*** to the library. “I understand the gentleman resides at Easton. Did he seem much fatigued upon his arrival. He should not have risked the journey. I hope there will not be any objection to his remaining here. The gentleman ia unable to return. His whole constitution is shattered, both mentally and physically. He needs rest and Aursing.” “Which he shall have,” affirmed the countess, full of sympathy. “My daughters and I will do the best we can.” “I do not doubt it in the least, countess. In the evening I will call again, foe I do not like the pateint’s present appearance.” Countess Stratmore at once informed Gen. Raymond of the exigencies of the case. “Dear general, you must commit your son to our care. His return has been forbidden. You can well afford to remain here a few days—your presence would be very agreeable to us.” * “I fqpl greatly honored by your kindneae and accept tjie invitation with my sinoerest gratitude, but I must return to-day.” “I suppose I will have to consent, buk yon must promise to return in company with your wife; her presence will greatly assist in his recovery; besides, you also need rest, you look fatigued. We will try to have you enjoy your stay—ls it Aettled? Yes!” and without waiting for an answer, the countess quickly left the room. “When do yon Intend to return, father?” asked Victor, later in the afternoon. “My dear boy,” replied the general, soothingly, “the doctor has forbidden your return. You will be kindly nursed, and to-morrow I will come back with mother and remain for a few days. We will be well pleased to leave Easton for a little time, and you will recover more quickly here.” “Father, let me go; I must see Beatrice, if I desire to regain my tranquillity of mind; it pushes me forward irresistibly—l must hear her voice.” ‘ “And do you think Marsden would allow you to cross his threshold? I will try t® gain a conversation with Miss Albenson and will invite her to visit you.” Victor gratefully pressed his father’s hand. Now hope animated his depressed mind and he began to enjoy a much needed rest. Gen. Raymond returned to his home that evening in a more composed state of mind, and on the next day repaired to the banker’s residence without delay and inquired for Beatrice. It had been reported that Miss Albenson had left Easton a few days previous to visit Countess Stratmore. (To be continued.)

ANECDOTES OF BEECHER.

The Rev. Lyman Abbott Talks Inter* estinsly of the Great Preacher. On April 1 Mr. Beecher found In. bis monjing mall a letter containing only tbe words “April Fool,” says the Rev. Lyman Abbott In tbe Asiatic Monthly. “Weill Well!” he said. “I have received many a letter where a man forgot to sign his name; this ia the first time I ever knew of a writer signing his name apd forgetting to write a letter.” After I took the editorship of the Christian Union I urged Mr. Beecher to give his views on public queetions through Us columns. “As It Is now,” I said, “any Interviewer who comes to you gets n column; and the public Is as apt to get your views in any other paper as in your own.” “Yes,” he said, “I am like the town pump; any one who will come and work the handle can carry off a pail full of water.” On one occasion I argued for Calvinism that it had produced splendid characters. “Yes,” Mr. Beecher replied. “Calvinism makes a few good men and destroys many mediocre men. It is like a churn; It makes good butter, but it throws away a lot of buttermilk.” Charles Sumner In the senate and Thaddeus Stevens in the house were passing the reconstruction measures for forcing universal suffrage in thw south. In conversation with me Mr. Beecher thus diagnosed the situation: “The radicals are trying to drive the wedge Into the log butt end foremost; they will only split their beetle.” They did; they solidified the south and divided the republican party. If he had been preaching on reconstruction the figure would have flashed on him then and he would have given It to his congregation from the pulpit. Mr. Beecher was denouncing the Inconsistency of church members, stop* ped. Imagined an Interlocutor calling him to account for exposing the sins of church members before the world, and thus replied: “Do you not suppose the world knows them better than I do? Tbe world sees this church member In Wall street, as greedy, as rapacious, as eager, as unscrupulous as h!s companions. He says to himself. Is that Christianity? I will go to church next Sunday and see what the minister says about this. He goes; and whet Is the minister saying?” Instantly Mr. Beecher folded his arms upon his breast, held an Imaginary cat purring comfortably Where, as he stroked it with the other hand and continued: “The minister is saying: ‘Poe* 1 Pussy! Poor pussy! Poor pussy!’ ” Mr. Beecher made his congregation langb, not of set purpose and never for the sake of the laugh, but because be himself saw and made them see those Incongruities which are the essence of humor aud often the most powerful of arguments.

Very Sweet.

Ernie —Jack and Helen must be very fond of birds. Edlfb-MVhy so? Ernie—They are telling every one they got married for a lark.

RECORD OF THE WEEK

INDIANA INCIDENTS TERSELY TOLD. Friends of Dead Miner Attempt to Lynch Marshal Klkbsrt Bankers Arrested —Work on Ipdiona Harbor Canal to Be Rushed Frozen to Death. An unsuccessful effort was made to take Town Marshnl Harmon from the jail in Brazil for the purpose, it is believed, of lynching him. Hannon while trying to quell , n fight at Diamond, a mining town, accidentally shot Dennis McCann, a miner of Darlington. McCann died. Harmon voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. The other night four Darlington men at the jail ami represented themselves ns officers come to Harmon to Rockville for trial. Harmon recognized them as friends of McCann who had sworn to take his life, and the sheriff refused to give him up. The men returned to Darlington, wrecked the home of his son, Shelby Hannon, and drove his family into the street. No arrests have been made. Harmon was taken to Rockville and placed iu jail there. . Lock Up Elkhart Bankers. Deputy United States Marshal Lon Boyd arrived from Indianapolis the other day nnd arrested President Brodrick and flashier Collins, of the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart on the charge of violating the national banking laws. The defendants were taken to Goshen for ar- : raignment before the United States corrtmissioner. Both asserted their innocence jof any violation of the law. It is said the warrants were issued by United States District Attorney Kealing immediately on his return from Washington, where he had been instructed by the department of justice to bring criminal proceedings at once. The deposits when the bank failed were almost $600,000. with hardly anything on hand as assets. Kush Work on Canal. Rush orders, have been issued for the completion of the ship canal to connect East Chicago and Indiana Harbor. It is planned to have part of the canal open to steamers before tlie end of next summer. Material lias been ordered for two big-dredges of the suction type. These will he put together on the canal route and will begin cutting their way toward Lake Michigan in one direction and to the Grand Calumet river in the other. Top of Head Blown Off. ‘ The body of Thomas Brown, a prosperous Clark County farmer, was found in a fence corner, near Borden. The of the head was blown off, and a shotgun was tightly clasped in one hand. Brown was 55 years old and leaves a widow and three children. It is supposed that Brown, in attempting to climb the rail fence by which his body was found, caught the trigger of his gun and it was discharged. Miner Ia Frozen to Death. The body of a man supposed to have been a miner named Henry Rowe, employed at the Jackson Hill mine, near Hymera, was found in a ditch near Sullivan. Late the previous night Rowe inquired the way to Jackson Hill from a farmer, and it is supposed he went to sleep from cold and was frozen to death. All Over the States Safe blowers secured S2OO from Tullar Woodard’s office in the business district of Elkhart at noon. Jshn A. Hauck, nged 103, the oldest man in Monroe County, is dead. He was born in New Jersey. The engineer was fatally injured and the electric light plant in the town of Albany was dnmrffeed $5,000 by the explosion of gas that escaped front a leaking pipe. St. Augustine’s Catholic Church at Jeffersonville was almost completely destroyed by fire. Only the outer walls are standing. The loss is estimated at $50,000. An unsuccessful attempt was made by an unknown man to assassinate City Marshal John Schenek of Colfax, who was shot at as he sat in his The affair lias created great excitement in the town. Miss Erline Sinclair, the young Sullivan County school teacher who was immersed in a pond by her pupils and left standing in the iey- : water for two hourjs, is not yet out of danger, but her physicians think she will recover. . Haskett, 27 years old, cut his throat at the home of his brother in Aroma to avoid capture for stealing a horse aud buggy. Five minutes after his death the officers arrived. He had been pursued throughout the night. Iu a fight at Hoffinan’s mill, Evansville, between Noah Seals and David Gates the former split open the latter’s head with a hatchet, killing him. Seals took a large stick, of stove wood and crushed in the face and then fled to the woods. Robbers at Fort Wayne entered the pesthouse, carrying off everything portable, but the police are not exerting themselves to capture the burglars, who, it is believed, were unaware of the character of the building, which has been unoccupied for several months. President Fisher of Hanover College expelled ten students and suspended fifty others from the various classes as the result of a class clash. The entire student body has left the college and at a meeting held on the campus has decided not to return till the men are reinstated. The most disastrous fire in the history of Ridgeville occurred the other night, causing a loss of SIO,OOO, partially eov--1 ered by insurance. The town is without fire protection and only the heroic efforts : of the citiaqns saved adjoining buildings. Three families were driven from I their homes In their night clothing. Samuel Shade, a contractor, dropped dead in a buffet at Hammond, while calling for a drink of whisky. The verdict of the coroner’s inquest was cerebral hemorrhage. Harry Kellar, claiming Chicago as his home, was tried is Bradford for burglary and sentenced to Michigan City penitentiary for two to ten years. It is believed his real name is Harry Kiser. I While chopping down trees Henry ! Thiele of Dyer was killed by being pin- ; ned beneath a trunk. He bled to death before help coaid reach him. Thiele was gae of Lake County’s oldest settlqfi^