Stolen at a Fire

Stolen at a Fire.

Jacob Schnetter, of N. Fifth ave., was before Justice Duffy Friday on the charge of larceny at a fire. His examination was set down for March 22 and in default of $500 bail he was sent to jail. At the fire at Mrs. J. M. Stafford's residence, on N. State st., five weeks ago, a lot of articles were missed. Deputy Sheriff Kelsey and Officers Isbell and Armbruster took the case in hand and quietly worked it up. Among the things taken was an overcoat of Paul Moses, a student rooming in Mrs. Stafford's house. Yesterday morning Schnetter was seen on the street wearing a good overcoat. It was identified by Mr. Moses and Schnetter was arrested. A search warrant was issued and a large amount of stuff was recovered such as silk dresses, skirts, lace curtains, shawls, etc. It was largely damaged by the treatment it had received. A fine shawl had been used as a table cover. Holes had been burned in it and it was covered with grease spots.

Schnetter is an old offender having served in Jackson and on Dec. 31, finished 65 days in the county jail. He seems to take his arrest very stoically and says nothing.

Sheriff Gillen and the officers are making a record for themselves in the way they are detecting crime. Evildoers in the city had better move away if they do not wish to get into the clutches of the law.