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IMPROVEMENT rays Often Hard to iderstand. Disguised by Exterior ce to Reveal Nature at Her Beat- iys Nature is all right and when band of i to improve upon her by job, to tbe least, "however, a'gfeat many ere by a little human beet are doubly ralue and brought forth in a manner that is to be known as is. itbing in way of a will prove of greater in general and to the this part of America in an Vinol, which repre- md valuable remedy in- new and praotioal form, hailed by physicians alike as a glorious of Providence for an- rtain diseases or a wast- id prolonging life, and is a fitting climax, com- at the end of the cent- go down into history as or its advancement. is solci to-day, is fast at all other great inven- ecome, a positive neces- the world wonder xisted without it. oil, on account of the icinal properties which baa been known to sci- as the most efficient of for throat, lung and -nbles, and all wasting ke layman, however, has the fact as forcibly as nal, that this same rem- an rendered practically count of its disagreeable te, until it began to ap- gh cod liver oil might be omitted from the ion of Viuol has saved ill medicine, not as we it, to be sure, bat In its rhich is nothing more or identical, potent, rerae- hat have made the cod's This new discovery in finding a way of ex- ciirative principles of which once obtained a mild, delicious and s'wine.

is is given this old rem- form, donbly eJBBciient, sateless, and denuded of and most serious abjec- ty matter itself, which precluded the use of cod where the digestive ad become weakened, i us to stay, and to do incalculable. srivio? Day Rates ikei Plate Boad on Nov. od returning until Nov. uid a third for tbe round only within a distance of Write, wire, 'phone or ast agent. C.

A. Asterlin, Wayne, Ind. Sw Suwanee Biver," which Elyria opera boose Fri, is a new departure in onthern dramas. While some colored people in on scenes, it does not in spend upon them to at- ion to the disadvantage and tbe interest of the The scene in which the is a perfectly natural it are introduced tbe BS and past times of the lands. hen the scene Che darkies are no more This is at it should be; talent is all well enough and wheii not overdone, and amusing.

lEMATHERAPY. tvery intneiTreatment Disease. of i's Revitalize! 1 An un- destroyer, scientifloal- from a newly discovered to the median. och is admitted by all have been the first to stical application of the 7, in treating disease and housands of lives by the fery of revitalizer. scientific doctors all this theory today, is the "vital fluid." lood produces a healthy er, by a direct tonic and effect on the blood-form- prodncee pure blood, thus the cause the permanent dtftease effected.

Dr. roven this to be a fact, ausand trials of this new- red medicine there was lure. This is not a patent ut to a secret drug disoov- Koch and name is )im alone. The Bole right uture this medicine has Ml to H.O. Maxwell, man- Mohawk Remedy Co.

doctored and received If ao write as deeerib- lymptoms. We make such eaees. three weeks' must accompany order. JK KIINKYS OI8VA8VD. only be told by an ex- of your urine.

If you de- re your urine examined end us a bottle of your ixpress, prepaid, will make a chemical and examination without a cent. When sending yvnr OPAWK BUHOT Home, If. TJ. 8. VOL IX ELYttIA OHIO.

LAID TO REST. funeral of Mrs. E.T- Sunday Afternoon Held fc The funeral of Mrs. JE. T.

Mudge, whose death occurred Wednesday, November 28, w.as held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at fl o'clock; A large concourse of sympathizing friends gathered to pay the last sad tribnte of respect to one whom they all loved and whose sweet life has left au impress upon their memory which time cannot efface. The services were conducted by the Bev. G. A. Beeder, of Cleveland, a former pastor of the Methodist church of Elyria, of which the deceased was for many years a faith" fnl member.

Kev. Beeder paid a touching tribute to her devotion to her family, her church and her God. Jiist a few weeks her death Mrs. Mudge copied the following lines from a newspaper she was reading, which illustrates the bent.of her mind, her charitable nature and the benevolence of her disposition: 1C we sit down at set ol sxin, And i-ouut the we hfive clone, And counting Had, One self-deny nig net, one wovcl Ttint eased the heart of him chat heard, One glance aiostbJnd That foil like sunshine where It went, Then may oount'thnt clay well spent. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.

A magnificent floral wreath was sent by the officers of the Lorain Steel Co. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of P. H. Metcalf, Asaph Jones, Will Davies and Walter Davies. At the conclusion of the services the remains were placed in the vault at the cemetery, the following gentlemen acting as pallbearers Hoii.

D. J. Nye, Judge E. H. Himr.an, J.

C. Hill, W. E. Brooks, F. P.

Hill, J. H. Craig, C. G. Washburn and E' Ii.

Disbro. Farmers' Institute Meeting- The Lorain county Farmers 1 Institute meets in Wellington, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 19 and 20. John Gould and O- L. Beamer are tbe speakers provided by the state board.

Mr. Gould wili deliver his lecture entitled Eight Battle Fields of the Bevolutien, Wednesday evening, which all should hear. He will be followed by Bev. B. L.Waggoner, whose subject is "Where are we at?" Music will be furnished.

JEWELL SENTENCED By Judge Nye in Common Monday Pleas Court E. W. Jewell, who was convicted on eight counts of petit larceny in common pleas court was light before Judge D. J. Nye for PC Monday morning.

The prisoner had nothing to say and was apparently as little moved upon this occasion as he has been by anything that has taken place since he was discovered stealing clothing from" the store F. H. Foster Co. At any rate he preserved the silence which is one of his notable characteristics Judge Nye in passing sentence upon Jewell said that it was an un pleasant task to sentence a man his attainments and position but he owed it to society to perform thi: duty. Jewell was sentenced to paj a fine of $20 and costs on each of th first five counts of the charge and serve thirty days in the workhous on the last three counts.

Cash and Missionaries- A SURPRISE PARTY For Sheriff Warden at tne Jail Friday Night Early Friday evening deputy heriffs from all parts, of the county might seen hurrying toward Blyria. Here they assembled the Hotel Andwur and were under the leadership of First Deputy Sheriff Salisbury. There was con- iderable, speculation among ookers on as to what was the cause meaning of this assemblage of deputy sheriffs. Some said that some one hart escaped from the jail and the deputies were going out to hunt him. Others thought that another mob from Lorain was com- ug down for some purpose--such mob as was expected after Wheeler, she murderer, was brought to the county jail.

But this was nothing more nor less than a little surprise party for, the sheriff. The scheme was conceived by Deputy Sheriff Salisbury and was executed under his direction. At about half-past seven o'clock when Sheriff Warden was dowr town, the deputies went to the jal. and were shown to the oince. Soon afterward an elegant Turkish loathe rocker was brought in.

It is as hand some a piece of furniture AS could be found, and was given to the sheriff a mark of the high esteem in whicl he is held by his eleven deputies, F. Sailsbury, W. R. D. Ashford, Geo.

Yost, E. L. Burge B. Ij. Whitehead, G.

Barhyte, Mose Price, A. B. Smith, James Stao" and 0. J. The sheriff was then called up Phoebe Johnson Mudge, eldest daughter of G.

and L. D. John eon, was born at LaG range, in this county, on the llth day of February, 1866. Surrounded by friends she loved and who loved her, she died at the residence of her husband in this city, on the 28th day of November, 1800, at the age of 34 years 9 months and 17 days. She education in the public schools of Elyria, bat pwing te her 111 health, did wt complete the Oberlin has been swept by a revival and over $1,200 was raised in the First and Second Con rregaticnal churches Sunday to help carry on work in the foreign missionary fields, particularly in China.

Sixteen students have volunteered to work among the churches in thte and other states for a like purpose of carrying on foreign missionary work. is the outcome of a number of sermons delivered 'by Luther Wishard, of New York, who is traveling in the interest of the foreign missionary board. The students who will go out were given instructions by Mr. Wishard Monday in Council hall. CHEAFPOSTAfiE.

telephone and asked to come to the DECEMBER 5. 1900 NO.E48 Taten to tte Richard Carr, agdffo: at honee, TSttf ue, wa.s' tftken orkhouse ay a flue of ing a gambling fai, for gHinbling. he floeft "and coats work oufc will'be Carr looks at'his philosophical his misfortune, is tb if his own. wrong doj avoided. He nee; he said, a tbllng re- West ave- Cleveland on itenoed to foih-run- ftp.and amount of he has to irJsonmerit in READY TO BUILD Another Fast Train- tjral result cannot money 15 It is reported that, when the Lake The C.

E. W- Company Ready to Shore and Michigan Southern issues FREE Sheffield Land Comoany genres Clear Title to Its La jail, as there some men triere who wanted to see him. He reached the office without even a suspicion of what was about to happen, and he- encountered pne of the great surprises of his life when he discovered the arrangement. Wm. B.

Huntington, with' brief speech in his usual happy way, on behalf of the deputy sheriffs presented the chair to Sheriff The Sheffield Improvement Company nomftolds clear title to all its land South Ever since the comta'g '61 ttre steel plant 1 Company or its BUCcesSQrr'tbe Lorain Steel Company Ims-rjiatf-some. financial connection with, the Sheffield Land Company. Tf)if tie has noW beeri severed by yesterday of a release by (jfaaranty Trust Company cf New the can- celling of the mortgage of $1,500,000. This is one of the largish mortgages ever cancelled In this Bounty. The allotment clear of all eneumberance" and there can be no future questlori.regarding title.

The officials of the company are pleased to have this, hftavy load of indebtedness entireljr.ejeared away. Aud'it speaks well for the inana-euient" that have been able to do it while adding burdens by way of water mainsV'sewer cp.nnec- tionu and improveme.fl%o|,streets. Betfn Work on New Lines- The activity of the different electric railroad companies who are seeking to extend their lines through Erie and Huron, counties seems to have alaitned the Sandusky -Register. In a recent issue of that paper the C. E.

road is severely scored for attempting, as the Begister charges, to secure an exclusive franchise and thereby keep out the Sandusky (fclnterurban. F. Ii. Fuller was interviewed cor- cerning the action of the E. in this matter.

'The C. E. W. has not asked for-an exclusive franchise through any town or county," said Mr. Fuller.

"The granting of such a franchise would be Illegal even if the people were disposed to do It is evident, however, that it wjll be useless to grant both roads franchises at the same time, for the controversy will then continue for some time, and in the end probably neither road would build for there is no demand for the roads over practieal- ythe same territory." "The C. E. W. will open up the entire southeastern oier of townships in Erie county and will (jive people here better facilities for transportation than they now have. After the C.

E. W. line is built it will be but the new time card, which will go into effect either next Sunday or the Sunday following, a new train will be added to the list. This new train will be arranged for the relief of train No. 28, which arrives In Toledo H-om Chicago at 3:60 a.m., arid leaves for Buffalo arid New York at 4a.m.

No. 28 is a mail and express train at present, and carries passengers The hew train, it is said, will be No. 28, and will carry the express, while No. 28 will carry the mail. There will be about hour's difference in the time of the two trains FIRE IN AVON.

Two Destructive Fires in Avon Township Saturday Mornin? The large barn on the farm of Law rence Beck in Avon township nea Avon Point was burned early Satur day morning. The barn and EXCITING TINES. LOSS Adjusted The loss sustained, by a short time until this section will have a direct line to Sandusky through some of lines that now reach that city." The E. W. has a definite route laid out arid intends to build at once.

They will begin work as soon as the necessary right of way can be aecur- ed. They already have the consent of nearly all the property owners through Erie and Huron counties and they will no doubt secure their franchises at an early date. This will settle the controversy as to which company will build. all it contents were destroyed. Thre horses-and two cows were burned a well hay, straw, corn fodder an Ki-ain, with harness and all farm im plements.

The fire was discovere about 2 'o'clock and nothing could done to check it. Nothing is know of the origin of the fire but it is sup posed to have been incendiary. At tbe same time the packing house on Mrs. Sarah Braman's property, about one mile east of the Beck farm, was also burned. In this building were stored several thousand fruit baskets and a number of farm implements, which were all destroyed.

The loss by both flres will be several thousand dollars. Bepor- ter Printing reason of the flre which occurred Ton the night said the sheriff, moving chair, and as he settled Domestic Rate She early became a member of the Methodist church, of fthis lity while it was under the minfistration of her beloved pastor Bev. Tom C. Warner On her removal to Homer, Illinois she united herself with the Presbyterian church at that place of which she was a cherished member at the time of her death. In 1888 she was first married to Isaac H.

Harkleroad when she removed with him to St. Louis, Missouri, where with little interruption she resided until his death which occurred five years later at San Antonio, Texas, whither he went in the vain hope of recovering his health. Be left, his wife and one child, Isaac Johnson Harkleroad, surviving him. In the fall of 1895 she again contracted thV marriage relation with jfiilwih T. Mudge, who with two Uncle Sam now delivers mail matter in the Philippines, Porto Bico and Hawaii, his island possessions, as cheaply as he would carry it from Cleveland to Berca.

A recent order places all these islands on the domestic postal list. Formerly only soldiers on these islands could have their letters forwarded at a 2-cent rate, but now every place in the islands is included in the domestic list. Cube is not a possession- of Uncle' Sam and the government still charges foreign rates to points there except on such matter as is addressed to soldiers. toward the back in its luxuriously cushioned depths he remarked "Well, here's comfort, anyway." The company then repaired fii evening was 10 tne paiiuj. bich the loss pleasantly passed at cards, u.

w. Scheide was called upon to photo- "I suppose a nice speech would be 27th) W88 Fri- in order now, but I can make it, fn saMsf of all concerned. The companies', six in number, whose policies the loss, were represented In the 1 and with of C. t. Lord.

A Narrow Escape- Probate Court- sion C. ton, H. Barhyte, of Elyria; E. L. Burge, Oberlin; B.

L. Whitehead, of Well ingtoii; Moses Price, Lorain; County Clerk C. G. Washbnrn. THE CLEVELAND WORLD.

Scheide-Leimbacn. Miss Louise Leimbach and Charles W. Scheide, well known residents of ISlyria, were married on Tnahksgiv- Day at the home of the bride's Mrs. S. Trinter, 1241 Wilson avenue, Cleveland; Only the Immediate relatives-were The Railroad War.

I.t is now assured that Elyria, and not Lorain, will be the first to open 1 i 11 VT Hi. We i i i children, Margery Edita Mudge and comnumication with the prosperous Isaac Johnson Harkleroad, still survive her. Both of these unions were happy ones. Phoebe was physically frail from her youth, but she possessed a dis position -so full of patience and sweetness, as to enable her to bear her 'infirmities with a resignation that was happiness itself. During her long struggle with an incurable malady' she Uttered no word of complaint, gave no impatience or discontent.

A few hours before her death when asked as to her condition she answered: "I am feeling better now but a prepared for whatever is in store for me. I would like to live for the sake of my husband, my children and my friends, but I ana not afraid to die. I have done the best I could and I have no fear for the future." Her life was simple and loving, a characteristic which made impress upon all within the circle of her influence. Every one who came to know her loved her. Her schoolmates, companions of her youthful days, with friends of her maturer whq knew her best, gathered about her bedside, tenderly attempting to do some kindly act, that would soothe her weary hours of waiting for the end to come, and to express to her in deeds their love sympathy.

She loved her home, her husband, her children, and she devoted her life to the promotion of their happiness. She did not care to become a leader in social circles, but was content to devote all her energies to beautifying her home, and the care and culture of her children. She was indeed: woman mixed of auoU all virtue make them newly being whetibe rural communities of Erie and Huron counties, and witli Norwalk. While Blyrians have failed very largely realize this railroad war means to them, the people of Lorain have been lending-all possible encouragement to the knowing.that-the opening of such a road cannot fail to. attract business.

The C. E. W. route will describe something of a curve to the north between its two terminals, at some points three miles north of the Lake Shore road, which makes nearly a straight line between Oberlin and Beporter. Coin? to California- BROWMELM BURGLARY.

Shattuc and Curtiss'Store Broken Into and Many Goods Taken. Brownhelm, Nov. 28. Burglars, probably three or four in number, broke into Shattuc and Curtiss' store at Bacon's corners and took a large quantity of They forced the tront door and carried away a dozen pairs of shoes and clothing, a quantity of cutlery, all the jewelry in sight and quite a quantity of firearms, including a rifle. It is believed the goods were taken away in a cart and that the men went north to the Lake Shore depot, A reward ot $26 is offered for their apprehension.

Great Improvements Made in the tnterprlsins: Cleveland Daily- The Cleveland "World is setting a great deal more matter than formerly, having perfected mechanical facilities for making a much better paper. The World publishes more Ohio state news than any other daily, its correspondents in every city, town and hamlet of Ohio reporting everything that transpires. This feature makes the World particularly interesting to people living outside of the largest cities. The World's general news has been strengthened recently by bureaus established in Washington, Columbus and New York city. Young, men and boys can make good money hustling for, the World.

For particulars address State Circulation Department Cleveland World, Cleveland, O. A few days since Clifford Dawley and Bert Jackson, of Eaton, met with a narrow escape from death at the east side railroad crossing in this city. The men were driving east aud came to the railroad track just at the time the west bound noon express was due. For some unaccountable reason, the gates were not closed; and supposing everything was the team was started r'ierwrt the JtracKs. had 'noVyet'crossedf Mr.

Dawley looking up was horrified to see the'express at full speed pulling down upon them. There was just time to pull the horses heads a little to the left, when the engine with a shriek went thundering past. A few feet more and both men and team would have been instantly killed. The qarelessness in leaving the gates open should be thoroughly investigated and the responsible party severely disciplined. Exceptions to final accounts of Geo.

H. Ely, administrator of the estate of Albert Ely, deceased, overruled. Account confirmed, and distribution ordered. Ida W. de Capdevilla appointed executrix of the will and estate of Stephen B.

Wolcott, late of Elyria, Lewis D. Boynton appointed executor of the will and estate of Ida M. Gilsbn, late of Elyria. Related fcy. Miss Andrews that Occurred Durine the Seiee of Pefcln Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

J. H. Hills in Ijorain Miss Mary Andrews lately returned from China, gave a most thrilling account of the at Pekin. Miss Andrews was one of the missionaries who found irotection in the legation luring the two months of the seige, She said while the beseiped did not suffer for want of bread and water, their only meat was flesh lorses and mules. She told in a mos graphic way how the women and children helped in the long and ter rible defense.

The women made sand bag; by the thousands to be filled with sand by the children and piled up fov fortifications. The materials used in those bags were the richest silks, satins and damasks taken from stores abandoned by the Chinese merchants. MIBS Andrews told how many of the Christians chose horrible death rather than give up their religion. Even those who renounced Christian religion often did for the sake of saving others than themselves. She said that not one of the missionaries in this legation was killed, thcufrh the cannon balls sometimes crashed through the roof and bullets frequently came tbrongh the windows.

The uperstition of the Chinese often aved the lives of the Christians. For instance they believed that white creatures could be seen floating above the legation overspreading it with protecting wings. Consequently they aimed their firearms BO high above the buildings with hope of destroy- ng them that the bullets were harmless. At the end of her thrilling story Miss Andrews said she did not believe China would be partitioned among the powers, but that a new China would spring from the ashes and ruins of 'the Times. Fourth Class Post Office to Be Abolished.

A New Train. The winter train schedule on the Lake Shore road went into effect Sunday. No great changes are made in the time of trams, but one daily train is added. It was found that train No. 28 was becoming toe heavy to make her time, consequently this train was split at Chicago, making a train which will reach Elyria at 6:80 a.m., over the Norwalk division.

Train No. 28 representing the middle division the rural mail delivery service, has established headquarters in this city and will investigate the following proposed free delivery routes in this congressional district: One from Shiloh.aud one from Bellville in Bichlaaid county; one f.om New London, Clarksfielcl. Monroeville, NorwaLc and Bellevue in Huron county; and one from Henrietta, Lo- rain, Elyria and Graftou in Lorain accommodation was set back- an now due here at 7 :50 a.m. Train No. 6, the fast mail, is now diie two minutes earlier, 4:58 p.m.

ALUMINUM WIRE Is Being Used to Convey Electricity on the C. E. Extension- FINISHED. The Work of Grading the C- W- Road is Nearly Done. This week will see the completion of the great improvements on the Cleveland, Lorain rail- A Military Funeral.

Prof. S. C. Hard ing, for many years teacher of music in the public schools of Oberlm and other, towns in this vicinity, will leave tomorrow for California. Mrs.

Harding will acc mpany him, and they will spend the winter in that state. This will be Prof. Harding's first vacation in all the years he has taught music in the schools here, and he takes trip in the interest of education. Not SO Bad A school master once said to his pupils that to the boy who would the He will make a tour of the state and viiit tbe schools of the principal cities. IHiriug his absence Mr.

Bice, ol New experienced teacher of public school music, will fill place in. the schools tfews. Waits $10,00.0 Dawares, Maggie Noveski has brought suit against Antone Bltner for $10,000 damages. She alleges that he has made numerous derogatory remarks concerning her conduct. Both are well known Polish residents of make the best composition in five minutes on "How to Overcome Habit," he would give a prize.

When the five minutes had expired a lad of 9 years stood up and said: sir, habit is hard to overcome. If you take off the first letter it does net change 'abiti: If you take off another you 'still hare a-'blt' left. If you take oft another 'it' iaiiot totally uted up, all of which goes to show, that if you want to get rid of a habit The funeral of the late Perry Shel, don was held on Sunday forenoon at G. A. B.

hall conducted by Bichard Allen Post. The funeral discourse delivered' by Bev. Early. A quartette composed ol Mrs. Wilkins, and Mrs.

Hart and Messrs. Chamberlain and Cotton rendered music for the Adjutant P. D. Beefy read a sketch of Mr. Sheldon's army life dul-ing the civil war.

A There was a family reunion at the borne of Mr. and MM. Hague, of West avenae, on Tbanksa-lvlng day. The W. trolley line from Oberlin to Wellington will be fed electricity over an aluminum wire- Copper has been discarded and the new metal will take its place.

Linemen are now stringing the line. If the line gets through to Norwalk power for cars oil the extension will be generated at the Elyria plant. This can be done by means of controllers which will allow only 650 volts to pass to the trolley wire and will keep a steady current. It will also give as good service at the Norwalk end as it will nearer the power News. county.

Mr. Bising states that the post levela Lorain Wheeling office department is'flooded with ap-j a company track through the for rural delivery aud that soutberu patt ot Lorain county. An enorrr.ous amount of work has been done there in the past two months, and when it is finished this division of the road will ho in excellent condition. i The track has been lowered for St I long distance south of Belden. On this cut steam shovels'have- been at I work for about three months.

Fmre the northern end of the cut, stretching back through. Belden is an im- Shio-lmense fill. This embankment divides the little village of Belden I into two rarts, being about twelve The Lorain shipyard suffered a small loss by fire early Sunday plications for rural delivery Postmaster General Smith will probably in his next report recommend to congress that aU fourth class post offices Ibe abolished, and that an appropriation of about $4,000,000 be made to maintain the free rural delivery Shield. A NARROW ESCAPE From A Bie Fire at the Lorain yard Sunday- A Truly Ric'n Man- large number of the veterans of the Grand Army of the Bepublic as well as other of the friends of the deceas ed were in attendance. At the cemetery the burial service of the G.

A. B. ritual was performed. CJABli OF THANKS. We wish to express our heartfelt you-must He won.

throw it off altogether. Florence HUl is visitiujr Miss Stella Krupp, ia eraldays. The Passion Play Lectvre- On Saturday evening of this week, Prof. H.O. Merriman, will, give hie wonderful illustrated lecture on "The Passion Play, as I saw it at lecture has been listened to with delight by thousands, of people, and Elyria is fortunate in securing his services.

His illustrations are very fine indeed, and were procured by him on the spot. The lecture will be given at the M. E. church under the auspicies of the Kpworth League, AdmiMien oeato, children 10 cento. A writer in "The Outlook" describes a ride he once took with an old farmer in a New England village during which some of the men of the neighborhood came under criticism.

Speaking of a prominent man in the village, I said: "He is a man of means?" "Well sir," the farmer replied, "he hasn't got much money, but he's mighty rich." The old farmer, with a pleased smile, ob- then explained; "You hasn't got much money, and thanks to Biehard Allen Post, to. the gerTe my pulled look tor a moment W. B. to theladiesof the G. A.

B. to the and friends who so maay have expressed their love aud sympathy through the long Illness of our loving husband and father; we wish to thank the for the sweet music rendered at funeral, and may God blew you all. Mrs. C. E.

Sheldon and family. morning. Had fire not been discovered by John Boenier, the night that part been de- Move or Walk- The motormen's early morning car between Lorain and Elyria made last run yesterday morning. The car lett the barns at 10 minutes to 4 and gathered up motormen and conductors at each end of tbe line. Now they must more to South Lorain or walk there to take their turns --Lorain he he hasn't got much hwid, but stili he is rich, because he never went to bed owing any man a cent in all his life.

He lives as well as he wants to live, and he pays as he goes; he owe anything and he isn't afraid of anybody; he tells every man the trnth, and he does his duty by himself i his family and hie neighbors; his word as good as his bond, -and every man, woman anft child in the town-looks up to him and respects him. No sir, he hasn't got much land, bat he's a mighty rich man because he's got all he wants." watchman, everything- in of the yard would have stroyed. Boemer discovered the flre in the big shed, and soon had two streams of water from the company's pipe lines turned on the blaxe. The fire was easily extinguished before the city fire department arrived. The loss was about $100.

The fire started in a pile of left around an electric motor. Thiaj machine stood near the furnace beds and the heat started the flre which soon caueht the woodwork around motor. Before the fire had made further headway it was discovered and put out. In this building the ironwork is done and patterns for the work are made here. Its destruction would entail a loss of many of dollars to the company.

feet in height at that point. The being made iu the road bed, with the heavy raQfi which were laid last summer will put the road In better shape to mm heavier trains and at faster spesed. The C. L. W.

is justly proud ot its record for last year, its earnings for the year 1899 being exceeded by but one road in the country, the New York Central. They are now better prepared than even before to handle the business that comes their wa.v. A Damaee Suit- Found Dead Marriare Lfceasea Mabel Cm- Vernou Beisinger pell, It, Eaton. Matt Wilhelmy, a florist, wan found dead in his room in the rear of his store on Broadway, Lorain, Sunday afternoon at 1:30. His faee was covered with blood and it was at first suspected from the mysterious circumstances that his death bad been an unnatural one.

Coroner Braman was summoned and physicians held a post mortem examination. It was found that he died from congestion of the lungs and brain, but tbe cause of this Clyde W. Ayins, a minor, by next friend, Catherine Avfns. has brought suit against Emory O.Browu of Avon, or $2600 damages. Avins says that Brown has beea practicing as a physician and surgeon, and that some time since troubled with a disease of the heart and went for treatment.

ie alleges that Brown'did not make a careful examination and as a result he got the idea that had consumption. The doctor commenced pouring into the patient all kinds of medicine for the cure consumption and as a result Avins that his health was ruined and he was incapacitated for labor. says his health has been permanently impaired and he asks for in the Bum of $2600 anknowft. of WilbelMy was 19 yean her Grove Butler died at home north of Elyria on the road, Wednesday of The funeral heM Friday, beinv made Ik the Carlisle cemetery.