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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-20

. Kennedy Shows Elaine the Little
aiming the order and finding it ap-
parently all right.
Dan followed him in, taking the lad.
der and bucket upstairs. where Aunt
Josephine was still reading.
The man to clean the windows,
ma'am," apologized Jennings.
"Oh. very WELL" she nodded, taking
up her book, to go. Then, recalling
the frequent injunctions of Kennedy
she paused long enough to speak
quietly to Jennings.
Stay here and watch him." she
whispered as she went out.
Jennings nodded, while Dan opened
window and set to work.
Elaine now decided to go home.
From his closed car, the Clutching
Hand gazed intently at the Dodge
house. He could see Dan on the lad
der, now washing the library window,
his back toward him.
Dan turned slowly and made the
sign of the hand. Turning to his
chauffeur, the master criminal spoke
a few hurried words in low tone and
the driver hurried OF.
A few minutes later the driver
might have been seen entering near
by drug store and going into the tele-
phone booth. Without a moments
hesitation he called upon the Dodge
house, and Marie, Elaine's maid, an
swered.
rs Jennings there?" he asked.
Tell him friend wants to speak
to him."
Wait minute" she answered. I'll
get him"
Marie went toward the library, leav-
ing the telephone off the hook Dan
was washing the windows, half in
side, half outside the house, while Jen-
nings was trying to be very busy, al
though it was apparent that he was
watching Dan closely.
A friend of yours wants to speak
TO you over the telephone, Jennings"
said Marie. as she came into ME
library.
The butler responded slowly, with a
covert glance at Dan.
No sooner had they gone, however,
than Dan climbed all the way into the
room, ran to the door and looked after
them. Then he ran to the window.
Across and down the street, the
Clutching Hand was gazing at the
house. He had seen Dan disappear
and suspected that the time had come.
Sure enough, there was the sign Of
the hand He hastily got out of the
car and hurried up the street. All
this time the chauffeur was keeping
Jennings busy over the telephone with
some trumped-up story.
AS the master criminal came in by
the ladder through the open window,
Dan was on guard, listening down the
hallway. A signal from Dan and
Clutching Hand slid back of the po.
there's. Jennings was returning.
I've finished these windows" an
nounced Dan as the butler reappeared.
Now, I'll clean the hall windows
Jennings followed like a shadow.
No sooner had they gone than
Clutching Hand steaithily came from
behind ihs portieres.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-20
SYNOPSIS.

Inc New York police are mystified by a
series OF murders of prominent men, The
principal clue to the murderer is the warn
ing letter which is sent the victims, signed
WIN clutching hand" The latest VIC
um OF the mysterious assassin is Taylor
,ouse. the insurance president. His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective, to
Try to unravel the mystery. What KEN
Ieuy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson newspaper man. Elaine is kid
haped by the Clutching Hand, but is res
eued by Kennedy. who has discovered her
whereabouts through using third degree
methods on one Of the crooks
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-20

for prim, spick and span, middle
aged woman entered.
Il am Miss Statistic. of the organ
lied charities" she announced, look
ing around sharply. Il saw your car
standing outside miss, and the chill
dren below told me you were up here.
| came up to see whether you were
aiding really deserving poor
She laid marked emphasis on the
word. pursuing up her lips. There was
no installing the apprehension that
these fine birds of prey had of her,
either.
"Why-wh-what's the natter"
asked Elaine, fidgeting uncomfortably.
This man is a gunman, that wom-
an is bad woman. the boy Is Billy
the Bread Snatcher." she answered
precisely, drawing out q card or
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
ERRORS OF JUDGMENT -TRAILIlEG
A MAN BY TEL tEPHONE
Common Sense an AntdoteBetter to Keep Good office Jb
Than silly Fiancee
BIZ Ellen Adair

Do you think your friend, Mr.. Brow,
would care to go? What is his nbon.
number7 oh. you don't known III r,ns
you I'D again in half an hour, II in Is.
meantime you'll find IL out for me-
These peculiar antics are exceedinziv
annoying to the man Of common sens.
without in the least wishing to dspsras.
such a wonderful invention as the tall.
phone, at the came time am conyincAa
that the relentless enthusiasm with which
many of the gentle sex use the instrumsn,
has proved fruitful source for the RIM.
ture Of many an engagement, for the IN.
timely death of many promising lltt,.
passion-to-be. And all because Of srror.
OF judgment and lack Of common sens.
Remember, girls, that where HIS one.
hours are concerned, the less Won teia.
phone that young man in whom you Ar.
so particularly interested, the more viii
be your chance Of ultimately bringing
him to the pointi And. conversely m.
girl who is hot on the TRAIL or in otSe,
words, unduly ardent on the wire, is tha
one who is going to get badly left in the
end.
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Summer Frocks

Wash silks arc taking we'll for summer
wear and will share to some extent the
popularity of the sheer cottons, says the
Dry Goods Economist. Among the most
attractive silks are tho Georgette crepes,
crepes do chine and washable tafretas.
Colors have been largely displaced by
all-white or by combinations and prints
In black and white. These striking models
are made from striped or checked ma
terials, or show large and small polka
dots or printed floral effects. They are
new silks which suggest summer by their
delicate floral patterns; in fact, many of
these pompadour silks are SO quaint in
effect that they are already selling freely
for summer evening gowns. The demand
for silk and chiffon dresses in black and
white combinations and prints is very
marked. There are narrow striped fabrics
In which the groundwork is white striped
Off with black. Then, again, there are
gowns which show these prints Vice
versa. the black groundwork with mar
row white stripes. Shepherd checks, polka
dots and combinations OF solid black and
white are featured. Not only do the
dresses in silks and in chiffons appear
In this combination. but also the mex
pensive models Of lawn. of linen. OF cot
ton mannlsh mixtures and OF voile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
Helpful Hints

Iron rust on lace may be removed with
hydrochloric acid. The acid should be
applied to the stain and the lace irnmedI-
ately lowered into a bowl Of hot water.
rinsed and put into another bowl of am.
monia and water. Mlldew can be done
away with by washing in strong SOAP and
pulverized chalk, then hanging the lace in
the sun. Acid stains are removed by am
monia. Fruit stains may be removed BY
washing the lace In borax water, then in
q weak solution of chloride of lime and
aoetle acid. Wine and coffee stains are
stains are fresh they can be removed
with turpentine.
cake turn hot knitting needle into the
lower end for a couple OF inches, pull II
out and quickly press into the cavity
made q wooden toothpick. Let this harden
in place and then stick the other end OF
the toothpick into the top of the cake. II
you force the toothpick into the cold cam
die the candle will crack and break and
you cannot manage it, but this way Of
making the hole for the toothpick with q
hot needle is sure to be successful.
Fruit stains on linen should be smeared
with glycerine and left for about an hour.
Then wash the stains in warm soapy
water. Repeat the process IL necessary.
When cutting new bread dip the knife
in warm water. This will keep the bread
from orumbllng and will facilitate mat
ters considerably.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21

"Do-o-o. doo-o-o. do-o-o stop and let
me sleepF' murmured old man Owl from
his nest In the tree. why must you
talk so loud and long7"
"oh. it's just that Billy Robin is so be-
lievlng." said Tommy Sparrow. ''and I'm
trying to teach him better"
"so-o-o?" said the Owl. "Well, as
you've got me awake. suppose you
might as well tell me all about it."
So they told the owl all about Bluey
BlaekbiFd's sudden interest In the quality
OF their food and his offer to take them
10 the park. "Then 60" advised the owl;
''he likely has some mean scheme up his
sleeve and you ought to go and fool
him."
Think we ean2" asked Billy.
Trust you." replied the owl; nov let
me sleep"
So after little further planning. Bnly
and Tommy sat out on the farthest limb.
where Bluey would be sure to see them
and waited for another Invitation TO the
park 1t was not long in coming. for
Bluey was waiting for them. They fol-
lowed him over toward the park. lis
tening all the while to what he had TO
say about the wonderful worms ana in-
seets they would find at their journeys
end. Bluey ana his guest few straight
TO the water, where he had hrst seen the
hA@Ah ANNAAat AHAy HEt5 ApHuEIo 70 De
seen. just as Bluey was beginning ta
feel foolish and to wish he had not come.
there was heard through the afr q
mighty "swish-h'' and there. right IN
front Of Rluey and Billy and Tommy
appeared the whole flock OF ducksi
Bluey was SO frightened that he shook
IN his tracks. but he was determined 70
see the scare the other birds would have.
SO he stayed right BY them.
Imagine, then. his amusement ana dis
gust when Billy Robin neW right down
among the great ducks ana began talking
70 themi
'ImpoztorI' shrsked Bluey angrily. Il
didn't knew you knew themls
"oh, yes We 40 said Tommy ana
down he went beside Billy. I'VE often
come over here Nhsn you need the whole
garden. but re never hrasged about our
trip as vau didl Fa are friends xlIh
81 fhe creatures hers Anyhody Eea
uani to meet7e
4ha1 vas faa much Tor Blaeg. ua an-
s#eEed naI s Hezd Hs Iaal TUNED ana
Hea sEHalzaf hazas Is Is eaa garden
aleH
eaH4EzaHz aHaEaa zaasaa
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the institution. He mastered chemistry
| in the laboratory which he constructed
| himself at home.
AT the age OF 16 no passed the en-
trance examinations Mt Harvard Univer-
sity, in spite Of the pleas OF his parents
that he should forget study and devote
more Of his time to play. He was in
deed SO young that his father refused
to permit him to attend Harvard, de-
spite his success in the examinations.
He spent the last year studying astron-
omy at the Flower Observatory, chemis-
try at home and art in the open air. He
will enter Harvard next October at the
age of II and be tho youngest student
there. Tho lad is healthy as O. football
star and Is an expert swimmer.
David is more interested than his
mother in her chances for election to tho
high school principalship. She now re-
ceives a salary of $500 at the Normal
School and additional compensation as
principal of tho William Penn Evening
High School. The fact that her husband
also earns n large salary and that the
candidate is a married woman Is being
used against her by those who are sup
porting men for the position.
THIRTY YEARS A TEACHER.
Mrs. Wilson has been in the employ
of tho school system for about 80 years.
She retained her position when tho rule
AGAINST married teachers became effective
because she had been appointed prior to
It's passage.
Simon dratz today announced that he
would vote for Mrs. Wilson. This came
as a distinct surprise to the educational
world, because It was MIR. Gratz who was
credited with opposing the election of
Miss Katherine Puncheon to the principal
ship of the Girls High School because
she was woman.
Mrs. Wilson is a capable teacher"
said the vice president OF the Board of
Education. "She is not only thorough
scientist and a general scholar. but a
competent executive. 1 can't speak for
the other members OF the board. but as
for me 1 am for Mrs. Wilson"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
MRS. LUCY WILSON CANDIDATE
FOR HEAD or SOUTHERN HIGH
Remarkable Achievement of
Womon Whose Methods
Wrought Wonders With Her
OaCn Son, Born a Mute.
Natural Difficulties OUercome
With a Completeness That
Has Amazed Psychologists
and Learned SdUdnts.

Mrs, Lucy Lansdon w Wilson, explorer
and head Of the department Of biology
Of the Philadelphia Normal School, is Q
candidate for the principaiship OF the
Southern High School for Girls, now In
course OF erection at Broad street and
Snyder avenue.
Mrs Wilson Is the wife OF DR.. William
p. Wilson curator of the Commercial
Museums. There are many reasons why
her candidacy has attracted unusual at
tention, the chief being that she Is a
woman. A faction OF the Board OF Edu-
cation has been so persistent in its sex
discrimination that suffraglsts and mem-
bers Of women's clubs have aligned them-
selves solidly in favor Of Doctor CMrsO
Wilson.
Her only son, David, was born a
mute. Her mothers heart felt that the
tremendous handicap should be removed,
and her scientific mind believed that It
could. Accordingly, the biologist aban-
doned for while tho study Of worms and
fishes to take up the study of the little
human being who couldn't hear lullaby
and who never had the power to tell his
parents how much he really cared for
them.
David's mind was closely studied for
Mrs. Wilson is a psychologist as we'll.
Instinct as well as observation convinced
the scholar-mother that her son was
a child of extraordinary mental calbrc.
The head of the Government School for
Mutes in Vienna was brought to this
country for year to advise the father
and mother on methods to be employed in
making David healthy, normal boy
DIFFICULTIES CONQUERED.
His advice proved effective. Before
the child had reached his ninth birthday
he could not only speak as we'll as the
average American youngster. but he had
mastered French and German as we'll
He had completed a high school course
In Latin, under the tutelage of tho woman
who also found time to supervise one of
the most important departments In. one of
the largest normal schools in tho country.
Experts In the training of the deaf
and dumb proclaimed him wonder"
Pedagogues pointed to the lad as an ex-
ample OF the efficacy of Intensive educa-
ton" Laymen called him a genius"
but the mother knew better. She under
stood him TO be just normal, natural
boy who had overcome difficulties.
She decided later, however, that he
was accomplishing too much, for Mrs
Wilson believes that forward children
are as unfortunate as backward" pu-
pills A tour of the world was planned,
and mother and son, free of care and
study, visited almost every civilized
country.
When they returned 10 their nome at
$40 North S2d street, David developed
a love of the fine arts.
KNOWLEDGE OF ASTRONOMY.
His knowledge of astronomy 80 as
founded Philadelphia scientists that he
was permitted to use the PHILADELPHIA
Observatory at the Central High School.
privilege that had hitherto been grant
ed only to professors and students of
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| TovE's young dream and the glamour
thereof had apparently carried away
the better Judgment OF somewhat ma
| ture lady-who. according TO her schedule
OF years, should certainly have known
better-when she phoned the young man
\ of her heart during business hours to
coyly inform him that he was her
almond blossom in a world Of grayl'
Admitting that the metaphor was Of a
fantastic and unusual type, that was poor
consolation to the young man when he
lost his Job. And oh, how he blessed
the mature lady who was the means Of
the disruptionl II she had only heard
what he said about her. she never. never
would have touched telephone again.
Whenever I hear sundry fair maldens
billing and cooling into telephones during
those hours in which the average male is,
or ought to be. engaged in earning his
daily bread, 1 know that sooner Of later
trouble is coming to those same indiscreet
maidens. For no man under the sun likes
to be billed and cooed over at the wrong
time, and assuredly office hours are very
much the wrong tlmel
But you can't lnstil any such practical
information into the heads Of the thought
less fair ones. They have to learn by sage
experience, and sage experience is hard
teacher, as the girls fnd when BILLY
or johnnie" or "Tommie" decides that
he's had about enough Of this telephone
love-making, and that It's better to keep
a good office job than a silly fancee, who
hasn't sufficient common sense to know
that there are times and seasons for all
things, and that the Office phone, with the
exchange girl eagerly drinking in every
word, isn't the right place for feminine
outpouringsl
Yes, admit It's hard to put old heads
on young shoulders, but at the same time
why on earth can't the girls have little
common sense these days? The older
some of them grow the more foolish do
they becomel One lady of my acquaint-
ance really seems to have got into her
Second Glgglehood. No, not her second
childhood. but her second gigglehood
She is repeating in a feeble imitation that
somewhat annoying period in the FLAP
per's" career where she keeps up one
perpetual snicker. But then one excuses
the fapper, because of her limited years.
But one cannot excuse Forty for the
follies of Fifteen!
This lady of the Second Gigglehood has
a mania for billing and cooling into the
telephone at all untimely hours of the
day. Hello, Mr. Smith," you will hear
her murmur, If you happen to call at her
house in the morning. IT just rang up to
ask IL you think it is going to rain to-
day? You are such wonderful weather
prophetl You don't think so2 oh, I'm SO
glad, as I've, promised to meet my sister
in town. Thanks ever so muchl"
Or the performance will be of this or
der: Hello, Tommie. is that you? I've
got two theatre tickets for tonight oh,
you have an engagement? I'm SO sorry!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
The Joke Is on Bluey

"T1oMAiY SPARROW! Como over hereI
j want to talk to you're Billy Robin
sat on the big pine tree where old man
Owl made his home and called to Tom
my in the yard below
Cant you wait7" chirped back Tom
my. 1.-THE eating Is very good just now
and I'm hungry"
This is no time to be hungryl' said
silly why don't you get started earlier
IN the morning, then you would have
time for fun2''
oh. I get started early enough" said
Tommy; ITS just that I'm hungry all
the time. But II you really want me-"
and without any more talk he heW up
into the tree.
What do you snpposs has come over
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21

To keep a kitchen table white Wash It
nrsl with vinegar. then scrub it IS usual
When boiling eEss vet fhe shells thor
oushly With cold water before placing IN
the boiling water and they viii neE crack.
oVerholled potatoes placed IA q cloth
and squeszed nard can be mixed with
-four Or barley meal and made into scenes.
butter
An excellent sllEer polishing eIalh ean
ha made - tbs following aay. Say 81
ounce of le8elsFs Fquse mIx HilA IT.
EIs water - 40 HI#ss = eaauaIa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21

T WAS at an exhibition of exclusive sum-
i mer fashions the other day and saw
a number of charming gowns. There were
very few dark silks, comparatively speak
ing. The white net or lingerie frock led
ali others in popularity. Numerous YER
sons of the same style were seen, but
almost without exception net and real
laces were used.
Colored bolero jackets of taffeta were
worn with most of the gowns, some do
tached and some made like a regulation
coat. These small Jackets are trimmed
in many ways. Pinking about the edges,
ball trimming, cording In self-tones and
a perfectly plain finish are only some of
the many. Another conspicuous feature
is the almost general use OF ruffles on
lingerie skirts
Petaled edges on both jacket and skirt
are fashionable, although they have been
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
MUNICIPAL BAND TO HOLD
SEVEN CONCERTS THIS WEEK
Program Announced Comprises Many
Good Selections.

open-air concerts by the Municipal
Band will be given at the following loca-
tions during the coming week:
June 21-McPhsrson Square. KensinEton and
Indiana avenues.
June 22-PlOt. 67th strest and Baltimore ave.
June 2s-ontariO Park. 18th ana Thompson
streets.
June 24-Gorgas Park, Ridge avenue and
Hermitage street. Roxborough.
June 20. 10 D. m.-2sth and Diamond streets.
June 2e.-Fsrn Rock, 18th street and NedrO
June 20. 1;so-s;3o p. m.-cornelius PARK.
Frankford avenue and comiey street
The program for the week Isl
!. Overture. ''Post and Peasant supps
2. Three dances from Henry VIII''. German
0. Descriptive, "A Sleigh Ride Party"
sssss-.ss.Ess ssss.ss.....ss-........ MlchaelIs
4. Gems from '-rhs Wizard Of the Nile"..
ss-s's's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Herbert
8. Tenor solo acknowledgements. Selected
Mr.. william Downs.
0. Grand selection. Martha" a".....,, ,piotow
7. Valse di Concert. The Skaters waldtsufel
6. Spanish March. LOS Pieadorss'' =. Volpattl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21

I out since the early part of the season,
and, In those most progressive days, when
new fashion springs up over night. they
might be considered passe.
Shadow lace, of slight cream tint, is
used on the little gown shown today.
The sleeves are long, with a deep ruffle
covering the hand. The small bolero Is
made of ciel-blue. satin-striped taffetas.
Notice that the style Is almost exactly
like the cut of a mans vest without the
high top. The buttons are covered with
the material and the closing is effected
by means OF a tiny surpllce at the front.
The skirt is plain, with double tunIc
of shadow lace, like last seasons Rus
sian styles. Tho hem is finished Off with
ruffling Of the blue taffetas, and is at
least four Inches from the floor The de-
sign OF tho lace is very attractive and
the tucks at the top give the effect of
another tunic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21
How Did You Take It

DID you tackle that trouble that came to
you
With a resolute heart and cheerfulT
Or hide your face with the light OF day
With a craven soul ana fearful7
Oh. troubles 3 ton. o. a troubles an
ounce,
Or trouble Is what you make III
Ana It Isn't the fact that you're hurt that
counts.
But only how did you take it7
Anonymous
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-21

Hasg Rehia fee fl0Af doiea among tHe
great ducks cad bs0as talkiag 10 tAsm.
Hlaey Blark5irdfs asked Bnly Robin
eaHioaalY
Hayz = hs ua to some new mean-
nasff asked Tommy
Apparently not said Hiily; me wants
q zskz ez to the park he has found and
ss7H us Hhere = get eood foodH
anps EsnaEkaa Tommy s. alsEaal
#naH IHsHa : something back o.
sh kea 4HeH Fs4e Hau - dau't ears
z M se IaH aa mzka ne
~ e aea 4eafa sa tzssiIHs and
4 z = S 1#z
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s25,s5O Beauests Prohated

Wills admitted TO probate today include
those of Martha q, Essay, who left s1s,-
100 In private bequests; Genefeva Ruff,
$500, and Martha L. Torpin. $1,000. Per-
sonal property of Harriet A. Locuson has
been appraised at S4235.67; Sarah b. Hunt.
s4l5023; Rebecca Wilson. S3S57.sS.
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MUSIC ON CITY HALL PLAZA
TOnights Program of the Philadelphia
Band.

Band.
The program for toniRht's concert on
City Hall plaza by the Philadelphia Band
is as follows:
J. Overture FESTIVAL ......... Iatttner
= Aa( IN Ales Bill ss.ssssss.ss...t.ss.G .Gtliet
% ''Trot de. cayalerie'' ;....,.. ,faubenstein
8. Trombone solo, Monarch Polka -. .Pinard
Fred Sehrader, sololst
Z. Grand scenes from '.Lohensrln'' -. Wagner
D. Ballet music from Faust ,..,..,. Counod
la) Entry OF the Trojan Maidsns AZ
Solo Dance OF Helen. (e) Baeehanals
and Entry OF Phryne
9. Melodies from 'srhe Sarenads'' q. Herbert
Il. Nalsa al ooneerA iArtist'B Iafoi' . Ej(ratias
. hhsesedy, Norwegian" .......-......L .Lais