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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18

Il have-ah-invited you here to ex-
plain to you the present condition OF
your own domestic affairs"--he looked
at Ruthven full In the face-"to explain
them to you and to lay down for you
the course Of conduct which you are to
follow"
BY Godr' began Ruthyen, stepping
back, one hand reaching for the door
knob, but Selwyn's voice rang out clean
aud sharp.
"Sit DOWN.
And, as Ruthven glared at him out Of
his little eyes, you'd better sit down.
! think" said Selwyn softly.
Ruthven turned, took two unsteady
steps forward and laid his heavily
ringed hand on the back Of chair.
Selwyn smiled. and Ruthven sat down.
Nov" continued Selwyn, "for GER
tain rules Of conduct TO govern you
during the remainder OF your wife's
lifetime. And your wife is III, Mr..
Ruthven-sick OF sickness which
may last for great many years or
may be terminated In as many days.
Did you know III"
Ruthven snarled.
"Yes, of course you knew II, or you
suspected It. Your wife is in a sanitari.
um, as you have discovered. She IL
mentally lll--rational ut times, violent
at moments and for long periods quite
docile, gentle, harmless, content to be
talked TO, read to- advised, persuaded
But during the last week a change Of
certain nature has occurred which,
which, am told by competent physi-
clans, not only renders her case beyond
all hope Of ultimate recovery, but
threatens an earlier termination than
was at first looked for. 1t Is this: Your
wife has become like a child again,
occupied contentedly and quite happily
with childish things. She has forgot
ten much. Her memory Is quite gone.
How much she does remember It IL I'm
possible, to, say
His head fell His brooding eyes were
fixed on the rug at his feet. After
awhile he looked up
* understand that you are contem.
plating proceedings against your wife.
Are yon2n
Eyes. am,. said Ruthven.
"On the grounds Of her mental inca
pacity!"
YES"
Then, as ! understand 1t, the WON
an whom you persuaded to break every
law. human and divine, for your sake
ven now propose to abandon. Is that
IT."
Ruthven made no reply.
''You propose to publish her pitiable
plight to the world by beginning pro-
ceedings. You intend to notify the
public Of your wlfe's infrmity by d.
vorcing her"
'Sane or insane" burst out Ruthyen,
"she was riding for fall, and she's
going to get 1t! What the devil are
you talking ahoutf I'm not accounta-
BILE TO you. IN do what please. I'll
manage my own affairs
NO" said Selwyn: I'm manage this
particular affair. And now I'll tell
you how I'm going TO do II. have In
my lodgings, or. rather, In the small
hall bedroom which ! now occupy, an
army service revolver In fairly good
condition. shall give myself the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18

'LWYN's lodgings were
not imposing In their
furnishings or dimen-
sions--a very small bed
room in the neighbor
hood OF Sixth avenue aud
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18

Washington square bu
the heavy and increasing drain on hI,
resources permitted nothing better
now, and, what with settling Gerald's
complications and providing two nurse,
and private suit at Clifton for Alix,
Ruthven, he had been obliged TO sell
q number of securities, which reduced
bis income to figure too absurd "a
worry over.
However, the government had al last
signifed its intention Of testing his In
vention- chaosite-and there was that
chance for better things In prospect
Also In time, Gerald would probably
be able to return something OF the
loans made.
Night after night, patiently per.
picked, he retraced his errant path
way through life back to the source
of doubt and pain, and once arrived
there he remained, gazing with impair.
tial eyes upon the ruin two young
souls had wrought Of their twin lives.
Dreadful his duty because he knew
that he had never loved her, never
could love her! Dreadful -doubly
dreadfnl-for he now knew what love
might be, and II was not what he had
believed II when he executed the con.
tract which must bind him while life
endured.
That she had strayed under man
made laws held guiltless--could not
shatter the tie. That he, blinded by
hope, had hoped to remake n life al
ready made and had dared to mas
Querade before his own soul as man
free TO come, to go and free to love
could not alter what had been done
Back. far back, Of II all lay the death
less pact-for better or for worse
And now, alone. abandoned. help.
lessly sick, utterly dependent upon the
decency, the charity, the mercy Of her
legal paramour, the young girl who
had once been his wife had not turn.
ed to him In vain.
Before the light of her shaken mind
had gone out she had written him IN.
coherently practically in extremis, and,
II he had hitherto doubted where his
duty lay, from that moment he had
no longer any doubt. And very quiet.
ly. hopelessly and irrcvocably he had
crushed out OF his soul the hope and
promise OF the new life dawning for
him above the dead ashes Of the past.
II was not easy TO do. He had not
ended II yet. He did not know how.
There were ties TO be severed, friend
ships TO be gently broken, old scenes
to be forgotten, memories 10 kill,
There was also loye--to be disposed Of
And he did not know how.
First Of all, paramount In his hope
less trouble, the desire TO save others
from pain persisted.
For that reason he had been careful
that Gerald should not know where
and how he was now obliged 10 live,
lest the boy suspect and understand
how much OF selwyn's little fortune II
had taken 10 settle his debts Of hon
or" and free him from the sinister
pressure OF Neergard's opportunities
For that reason. too. be dreaded 10
have Austin know, because II the truth
were exposed nothing In the world
could prevent violent and final sep
aration between him and the foolish
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18

me. and have nerer punished you.
There we're two reasons why ] did not
The first was because | did nf wish
10 punish her. and any blow AZ you
would have reached ber heavily. The
secand reason. subordinate 10 the first.
Is curious decent meD 10 these days
hav~ taci,ly agreed 10 suspend VIC
lent appeal 10 the unwritfen law rs 8
concession to civilization This second
reason. however. depends entirely upon
the hrss. a. you see.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18


pleasure OF using II on you " you ever
commence any such action for divorce
or separation against your wife. This
is finaI."
Rnfhysn stared Al him as though hyp-
Noticed
Don't mistake me-" added Selwyn. d
trlfe wesriiy. u am not compelling
you 10 decency for the purpose cf pun
isblng you Men never trouble them
selves 10 punish yermin. They simply
exierninaie them or they retreat aud
avoid them. | merely mean that you
shall never again bring publicity and
shane upon your wife, eyen though
now, mercifuIiy enough. she has ncs
the fainfs~t Idea that you are what a
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18
Biles' Union Grain

A balanced ration which gives
good results,
Change Feeds often and you
viii keep your stock in better
health, besides getting larger
flow OF milk.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18
NOW IS THE TIME AND SHAW'S
FURNITURE STORE IS THEPLACE

You don't have go out OF town TO get what you want
ior your FLOOR COVERINGS.
A new fresh ot OF japanese and China Mattings at
soc soc per yard 10 per cent discount W Ioh ots
~ 40 yards y n;
A large line oi Ingram, Tapestry and Velvet samples
as7c 20 81 as per yard Will have carpet sewed lined
aud laid when required :. +.
Kashmer reversible Art Squares, Oriental designs at
81 per square yard. Filings or borders for AT
Squares at isc and soc per yard (. (:
Cooks iuiaid Iinolenm Ssc 10 sioS. Imported
English iinocum al SIC " n y
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18
Newest Spring Styles

The approaching season Of 1909 promises
to be record breaker. We are proud
to say that we are abundantly able to
satisfy you with distinguished collection
Of foreign and domestic
DRESS GOODS
Including every new color that has found iavor in
the realms Of fashion centers
Standard Silks
In the most beautiful color combinations, selected
from the most reliable manufacturers. representing
beauty, style and durability at moderate prices.
New and Dressy Tailored Suits.
Fashionable Neckwear.
All the latest In Gloves.
Attractive Waists
New Skirts and Silk PetticOats.
The spring goods exceed all former style and
beauty Early buyers have the best select from
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18

This Feed contains 70 per cent
Protein aud Il is fed to the best
advantage when mixed with one.
third Corn Meal,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18
MoIasses Feed.
Brewers Grains

Have you tried iiP Z /, isa very
satisfactory Feed for the Dairy,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-03-18
w n A 7

ball bearing, high drop head automatic lift.
hye drawer Sewing Machine Tor $is7s with written
guarantee Tor years. -fES- Others at less price
aud some greater prices is
Pictures Framed, Furniture Repaired, kehnished and
Upholstered. Hair Mattresses made over
Mhurn Farm aud Lumber Wagons
good milk wagon nearly al bargain
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
THANKS THE TIMES.
Q. c. HENRY,
Sheffield avenue. City

Ainsworth, Ind, March $4,000.
To the Editor of TEE TINES: We, the
members of the Northern Indiana Dali
ry association. in meeting assembled,
do hereby acknowledge that good and
faithful work has been done in behalf
of stockmen in the state of Indiana, in
passing the house bill No. 345, that has
become a law and signed by our gov
ernor Marshall.
We do hereby extend a vote Of thanks
to all that have signed our petition
and also to Senator Bowser and Rep
resentative Mickey and Hon. Ed Simon
and the good support THE LAKE, COUNTY
TIMES and the Hobart Gazette has givoA
1t from start to finish. and our worthy
committee, John Cruel Joseph ShiIlo
Harvey Carry. Judge McMahan and At
torney Conroy, that have S!otked so
hard and faithful for a just cause, and
as we believe we were entitled to some
compensation for cattle that are con-
demned by state authority and unfit to
be used as producers OF milk and beef.
The said law should be welcomed by
all parties that are in favor of pure
milk and wholesome meat.
JOHN +. DORMAN.
President.
Thos. Keen, Secretary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
CRITICISM OF CITY OFFICIALS.

Hammond. Ind. March Is, 1909
Editor, THE TINES
I notice in the Hammond News that
the agitation for better water condi-
tions was started by those ignorant of
true condition. or better, those who
didn't know what they were talking
about. The city council, Mayor Becker
and DR.. Wells, of the health department
who summoned the officials of the Glu-
cose company to make an explanation,
will be glad to have a paper like that
tell than that they don't know what
they are talking about" The agita-
ton for pure drinking water is de-
serving of praise. The city officials
were right to lack up" the offenders
and find out who is to blame. Some of
thes days swaim's little sleepy sheet
will wake UP and get in line with i'm
provement. progress and betterment
of conditions for Hammond
0. c. HENRY,
Sheffield avenue, City.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
A DAY TN GARY LAND
HEARD By RUsE.

Another Gary Newspaper has passed
into the great beyond It seems 10 be
the survival OF the httest.
Residents OF Indiana should know
that writing historical novels is more
renumerative than making phony dol
lars and more respectable too.-Chica-
go Daily News.
They might take chance ofswriting
a story Of their lives now.
There is no reason why the Indiana
Steel company can't entertain a crowd
every day like the one they did yes
terday.
Hereafter. when Gary lawyers get
to wrangling they ought to engage q
hall and charge an admission. 1t
would pay better than lots of the s.
cent moving picture shows.
And just as the assessor gets through
taking the assessment of the bull pup
the dog catcher proceeds to get In his
deadly work.
The Masons are the latest Gary or
der to become imbibed with the feel
ing OF wanting a new home
Spring WIN arrive IN Gary tomorrow
rain or shine. And with It aslftt1e snow.
ana cold wave.
OF course. the last years hammock
VIII have to be tied to the porch rail-
ing until the trees you intend to set
out on the front lawn grow a little
stronger?
The man who owns aalot out i'm South
Gary will either have to buy an auto
mobile or walk to work late in the
morning.
OF course, they are showing some of
those delicate shades in Gary. probably
you had better not decide to- get yours
after Easter.
All the bargains advertised by Spieg-
els in the Chicago papers are dis
played and for sale at our large South
Chicago store. 9133-e135 Commercial
avenue. If
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
The CITY
A Big Bunch.

The largest number of people who
ever visited the mills Of the Indiana
Steel company at Gary were shown
through the plant yesterday. Over 500
members OF the American Railway
Engineers and Matntainance of WAYS
association came out from Chicago on
the 800 Lake Shore train and were
taken through the various plants of
the United States Steel corporation,
from the gigantic cement plant at Buff
hngton to the company's property near
Miller Station. It was a tired bunch
OF people who returned to Chicago
during the evening. While passing
through the plant of the steel com
pany the party were carried on fat
cards drawn by a dinkey engine. Rail-
ings were put around the cars SO that
no accident would occur in passing
through tine Ills. The party was in
charge Of J. J. Reynolds. who has been
In charge of much of the construction
work at Gary. After inspecting the
cement plant at Burlington the party
was taken to the steel plant where
they passed through the various de-
partments of the mill and saw the con-
struction of the steel rails from the
time the ore is brought In until it is
rolled out in Steel rails. The party
returned to Chicago about 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, after an inspec-
ton Of the Kirk yards and trip over
the Gary & Western railroad
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20

There is a certain Pittsburg broker
who insists that every clerk in his es-
adjustment shall present an immacu-
late personal appearance.
IT you care to retain your position
in this house" said he one morning to
one offender whom he had summoned
to the private office, you will have to
devote more attention to your toilet.
Why. man. you present the appearance
of one who has not been shaved for a
week"
Beg pardon. sir" said the clerk,
but I am raising a beard"
That's no excuse" said the boss.
You must do that sort of thing out
side Of business hours"-Harper's
Weekly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20

Judge Liable transacted business in
Hammond yesterday.
G. NJ. Barney is unable to make his
regular trip over the rural mail route
on account of an attack of rheuma-
tism
Frank Knight Of Crown Point was a
business caller here yesterday after
noon.
Henry Melcher, proprietor of the
Main street meat market, transacted
business in Hammond yesterday
Matt Grimmer, our north side mer-
chant, transacted business in Hammond
yesterday.
Mrs. John r. Taylor is spending to-
day at the county seat
The Improvement association held a
special meeting last evening, but lit
tie of Importance was accomplished, on
account Of the absence of some of the
members.
Mrs. William Elder and daughter
were Chicago visitors yesterday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
With Gary's
Colored Folk

First baptist Church.
Preaching at II a. m
Sunday school at l p. M
The Literary society will render the
following programm at p. M:
An Afternoon with Paul Lawrence
Dunbar.
Song.
Paper-John Ranger, Jr.
Recitation-Idell Smith
Recitation
Readings-Ed D. simpson.
Remarks
Song
Preaching at p. m. by Rev. Blake.
Miss Zelphe Avery Of Chicago Wis
tied Mrs. Champ yesterday.
Mr.. John Ghoston Is able to be out
again
The ladies of Messiah Baptist church
viii give a supper tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Goes to Minnesota.

Many people of Gary will be sorry
to learn that Wtllet Parry, formerly
of New York city, who has been en-
ployed in this city for the past few
months as chief clerk to the trainmas-
ter of the c., L S. & S. E. railroad. has
resigned his position and will go to
Minneapolis. During his stay in this
city Mr.. Parry has made many friends
who will regret his departure from
the city. He Will leave for Minneapo-
lis April l.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
TinkIe Twinkle!

Sergeant Glenn Rambo went to IN
diana Harbor last evening, where he
arrested Morris Tinkle on a charge of
grand larceny. Tinkle is a junk deal
er, and was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by John Owisky, another
dealer. who claims was not square in
his dealings. The case will come ND
in Judge Townships court next Mon
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Patrons Kick.

Considerable inconvenience was
caused to the ToIleston patrons of the
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend
line. when operations were suspended
Tor the day yesterday, owing to repair
work on the line. The service stopped
at $3.50 a. m, and was resumed at 4:45
that afternoon. 1t is likely that sever
al more Interruptions in the service
will occur before all Of the repair work
is finished. Passengers going to Toll
lesion were compelled to take the Gary
& Interurban.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Minstrel Show.

The Mems association of the Congre-
gational church met last evening to
discuss the advisability of giving a
minstrel show some time in the near
future. The cast will be composed by
the male members of the chorus who
took part in the Queen Esther cantata
some time ago. The full plans will be
completed at the next meeting. which
will meet next week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
DECREASED NUMBER OF CASES

Whiting, Ind, March IS, 1909.
Editor. THE Tines
1 was much interested in DR.. VETS
statement in your paper a short time
ago that alteration seemed to be the
proper remedy for the typhoid fever
scourge. Your readers in the typhoid
district may be interested in the state
ment made by the Worlds Work that
the number of cases on record in Pitts
burg in October. 1907 (before the OPP
GRAFTON of the filter plant was 63s.
In October. 1908, the filter plant was in
complete operation and the number of
cases had decreased to ninety-six.
Yours very truly,
II. S. DAVIDSON
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Charter Received

The Calumet Savings & Trust com
pany formally opened its doors for
business today when the certificate Of
authority, issued by the auditor Of
state, John C. Bulheimer, was received
The first days business was very
pleasing to the officials of the bank
The offices of the town clerk and
treasurer are now fully installed in the
rear rooms of the bank building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Daniel in Grief.

Daniel Rachitch, a foreigner. living
at Massachusetts street. between Sew
enteenth and Eighteenth avenues, was
arrested yesterday for violating the
building ordinance. The case was
tried before Judge Huber, and Rach-
itch's fine-and costs, amounted to $40. O5.
Rachitch was engaged in building a
shack. but was notified that he was
not doing it according to the city
building ordinance. He went right
along with his work and his arrest re-
suited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Wants to Fight

Peter Johnson of Gary. colored. a
pugilist of some ability. has issued
challenge to fight anybody of his
weight, It's pounds, and has backing
to say that the challenge is made in
good faith. Johnson would prefer TO
have the fight pulled off at West Ham
mond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Directories Out.

The new directories for the Chica-
go Telephone company viii arrive in
Gary and will be distributed on Mon
day The new books are much larger
than the former ones, many new sub
scrlbers having been added to the list
since the last one was issued.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Cart Expected.

The automobile chemical and host
cart, which will be tried out bv the
city of Gary with a view Of purchas-
ing It for the city, is expected to ar
rive today. The demonstrators are
already on the ground and have been
comforting with the city officials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20
Voiceof the People
LIKE LETTER FROM HOME.

Hot Springs. Ark. March IT, 1903.
Editor. The TIAHs:-
1 have received your welcome paper
daily and it is like a letter from home,
it keeps me posted. Please discon-
tinue sending it, as I leave for home
Friday. Send bill to my address at In
diana Harbor and will remit for same.
Thanking you, I remain
Yours truly,
G.. J. BADER
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20

ARE YOUR STORING a LOT nm
UNUSED THINGS ABOUT YOUR
HOUSE On 0FFTCE-THINGs THAT A
aFoR sALUs AID IN THE TT1Trs
WOULD CONVERT INTO ssoyrYe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20

Christian Church. II. H. Clark, pas
tor.
Services held in Assembly hall.
Sunday school at 9:45
Morning service at 1915
Evening service at 1880 p. M. There
will be special music at the evening
service. and everybody is cordially in
vited to attend.
Holy Angel Catholic Church. Rev.
Father Francis Jansen, pastor
Services held in Binzenhof hotel.
First mass at o'clock
Second mass at 10 o'clock. Preach
ing.
German Methodist Episcopal Church.
Services held in the Hodges and
Ridgely hall every Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock
Preaching in the German language
by Rev. c. z. Dessmeier.
German Lutheran Church. REV. A.
Rump. pastor.
Services viii be held every Sunday
evening at the jefferson school build
Ing at 1880
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-20

First Presbyterian Church. f. e.
Walton, pastor.
All services are held in church build
ing, corner of Sixth avenue and Monroe
street.
Full morning service at 10:45 a. m.
Sunday school at IL m.
Junior Endeavor p. m. May Mac
Neil, president; Mrs. Lola Bowen, super
intendent.
Senior c. E. society meets at D. m.
Mrs. Olive NJ Roberts, leader
Evening services at 7:45.
Prayer meeting at o'clock Wednes-
day evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Walton will
entertain the young people at the
church Tuesday evening from until IL
o'clock. The little people of the prim-
airy department have a tea party at the
church Saturday afternoon from un-
til p. m.
The Ladies' Aid society meets Thurs
day afternoon at 2:s0 with Mrs. New
lin, corner Sixth avenue and Jefferson
street