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The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-03

to see IL" she wneedled Of Aunt Jose
phine.
Aunt Josephine nodded acquiescence,
and q moment later we all entered the
building.
"You-you are very careful since
that last warning7" asked Elaine a.
we approached our door.
More than ever-now," replied
Craig. Il have made up my mind to
win"
Kennedy had started to unlock the
door. when he stopped short.
See" he said. this is a precaution
! have Just installed. | almost forgot
in the excitement"
He pressed a panel and disclosed
the boxHke apparatus.
This is my kinograph. which tells
me whether have had any visitors in
my absence. II the pen traces q
straight line. II Is all right; but If
hello-Walter, the line is wavy."
We exchanged significant glance.
Would you Misunderstanding
down the hall Just bit while en-.
ter?" asked Craig.
BE careful" cautioned Elaine.
He unlocked the door, standing on
to one side. Then he extended his
hand across the doorway Still moth.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-03
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifed 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
with ''elutching hand" The latest VIC
tim OF the mysterious assassin Is Taylor
Dodge the Insurance president His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Kennedy.
the famous scientific detective, to try 10
unrnyel the mystery. What Kennedy ac-
eompllshes is told by his friend. Jameson.
. newspaper man. Kennedy illustrates a
daring attempt to rob jewelry store and
rescues Elaine from boiler where she
had been imprisoned by the thugs
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wv 'Ses "'so DUuJCs
VIII come down stairs. will show II
you"
Puzzled. but interested, Elaine fol.
lowed her. In the library Jennings
pointed mntely at the new safe. Elaine
approached IT, AS they stood about,
new beads of perspiration, as It were.
formed on 1t. Elaine touched II and
also quickly withdrew her hand.
Il can't imagine what's the matter i"
she said. -well-Jennines Won
may go-and Marie. also"
When the servants had gone she still
regarded the safe with the same won.
dering look, then turning out the
light, she followed,
She had scarcely disappeared when.
from the portiered doorway near by.
the Clutching Hand appeared, and,
after gazing out at them, took a quicl,
look at the safe.
Good" he muttered,
Notselsssly Michael of the sinister
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Susie rose to go and Elaine followed
her to the door. No sooner had she
gone than the Clutching Hand came
out from behind the curtains. He gazed
about moment, then, moving over to
the safe about which the two girls had
been talking. stealthily examined It.
He must have heard someone com.
ing, for with a gesture OF hate at the
safe itself. as though he personified It,
he slipped back OF the curtains again.
Elaine had returned. and as she sat
down at the desk to go over some Pc.
pers which Bennett had left relative
to settling up the estate the masked
intruder stealthily and silently with.
drew.
"A package for you. Miss Dodge"
announced Michael later In the eve
ming, as Elaine. In her dainty evening
gown. was still engaged In going over
the papers. He carried II In his hands
rather gingerly.
"Mr. Kennedy sent II, ma'am. He
says It contains clues. and will you
please put II in the new safe for him" !"
Elaine took the package eagerly and
examined II. Then she pulled open
the little round door Of the globular
safe.
1T must be getting cold out, MI
chael." she remarked. This package
is as cold as ice"
1T 10, ma'am," answered Michael
She closed the safe. and, with q
glance at her watch. set the time lock
and went upstairs to her room.
No sooner had Elaine disappeared
than Michael appeared again, catlike.
through the curtains from the drawing.
room, and. after glance about the
dimly lighted library. discovering that
the coast was clear. motioned to a fig,
ure hiding behind the portieres
A moment and Clutching Hand him.
self came out.
He moved over to the safe and
looked 1t over. Then he put out his
hand and touched 1t.
"Listen!" cautioned Michael.
Someone was coming, and they
hastily skunk behind the protecting
portieres, 1t was Marie, Elaine's maid.
She turned up the lights and went
over to the desk for book for which
Elaine had evidently sent her. She
paused and appeared to be listening.
Then she went to the door.
"Jennings!" she beckoned.
What is It. Marie?" he replied.
She said nothing. but as he came up
the hall led him to the center OF the
room.
"Listenl heard sighs and groansI"
Jennings looked at her a moment,
puzzled, then laughed. you girlsl"
he exclaimed. Il suppose you'll always
think the library haunted now"
But, Jennings, listen." she per
sisted.
Jennings did listen. Sure enough,
there were sounds. weird. uncanny. He
gazed about the room. II was eerie.
Then he took few steps toward the
safe. Marie put out her hand to 1t and
started back.
Why, that safe is all covered with
cold sweat!' she cried with bated
breath.
Sure enough, the face OF the safe
was beaded with dampness. Jennings
put his hand on 1t and quickly drew 1t
away, leaving mark on the damp
ness.
"W.what do you think Of that?" he
gasped.
I'm going to tell Miss Dodge" cried
Marie, genuinely frightened.
A moment later she burst into
Elaine's room.
What is the matter, Marie7" asked
Elaine, laying down her book. You
look as II you had seen a ghost"
"Ah. but mademoiselIe-it ees Just
like that The safe-if mademoiselle
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ing happened. There was not sound.
He looked cautiously into the room.
Apparently there was nothing.
|
II had been about the middle OF the
morning that an express wagon had
pulled up sharply before our apart.
ment.
Mr.. Kennedy live here?" asked one
OF the expres5men, descending with
his helper and approaching our janitor,
Jens Jensen. a typical Swede, who
was coming up out Of the basement.
Jens growled surly, "Yes-but Mr..
Kannady, he bane out"
Too bad-we've got this large cab
met he ordered from Grand Rapids
We can't cart 1t around all day. Can't
you let us In so We can leave it,"
Jensen muttered: WE'LL guess It
bane all right"
They took the cabinet off the wagon
and carried II upstairs. Jensen opened
our door. still grumblng, and they
placed the heavy cabinet in the living
room.
Sign here"
you fallers bane nuisance" pro-
tested Jens, signing nevertheless.
Scarcely had the sound Of their
footballs died away In the outside hall.
way when the door of the cabinet
slowly opened and masked face pro-
truded. gazing about the room.
II was the Clutching Hand!
From the cabinet he took a large
package wrapped In newspapers. As
he held 1t. looking keenly about, his
eye rested on Elaines picture. A mo-
ment he looked at 1t. then quickly at
the fireplace opposite.
An idea seemed to occur to him.
He took the package to the fireplace,
removed the screen and laid the pack
age over the andirons with one end
pointing out into the room
Next he took from the cabinet a
couple of storage batteries and coil
of wire. Deity and quickly he fixed
them on the package.
Meanwhile. before an alleyway
across the street and further down
the long block the express wagon had
stopped.
Having completed fixing the bat.
teries and wires, Clutching Hand ran
the wires along the molding on the
wall overhead. from the fireplace un-
I'll he was directly over Elaines pic
ture. Skillfully he managed to fix the
wires. using them in place Of the pic
ture wires to support the framed pho
tograph until 1t hung very noticeably
askew on the wall.
The last wire Joined, he looked
about the room, then noiselessly moved
to the window and raised the shade.
Quickly he raised his hand and
brought the fingers slowly together.
It was the sign.
| on in the alley, the express driver
and his helper jumped into the wagon
and away 1t ratified.
Jensen was smoking placidly as the
wagon pulled up the second time.
Sorry" said the driver sheepishly.
but we delivered the cabinet to the
wrong Mr.. Kennedy"
He pulled out the inevitable book to
prove It,
wall, you bane fine fallers. !"
growled Jensen, putting like furnace.
in his fury. you cannot 20 up
agane."
Wen get fired for the mistake. i"
pleaded the helper.
] "Jast this once" urHed the driver. q.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28
H0UCK BOWLERS
DROP BACKWARD
Old Guards Move Up to
First Place; Bergs Defeat
City National Bankers.

Wednesday night saw decided change
in the standing Of the Big league bowling
on the Cactus club alleys. The first game
saw the downfall Of the HOuck team, which
has been running ahead for the greater
part OF the season. The Old Guards, by
moved up to first place, two points ahead
of the latter team. In the second game the
fast coming Bcrgs had no trouble In tax
ing all four points from the city National
Bank team. The Berg teams victory in
this match brought ii up to within one
point Of the Houcks and within three Of the
leading Old Guards. A month ago the
they have come through with q Boston
Braves squirt and now have splendlu
chance of coping off the championship
In the first game Fred Hardiker came
through with high game with 2l5, while
Scott White had high total with 54S. Lafe
Hill scored a strikeout. The bowling in
this game was far below the average in
that the Old Guards COPIED an four points
with grand total Of less than 225o' and
not single game went over goo. The Berg
five rolled in real Big league style in the
second match. Every man but one rolled
we'll over 500 and Ed Schultz, the lone eN-
ception. was only five points under the 800
mark In this game the Bergs simply
grand total of 2704 being over $50 more
than the Bankers were able to total The
Bergs won the first game by IS pins. In
the second game the team had margin OF
lis and it simply ran away with the last
game. getting il by $50 pins In this match
StrattOn had high game with 226, while Rid
lev surprised the fans by coping high total
games Tonight the smelter league will
roll
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

About the Pitchers.
Tn pitching talent it is another
standoff so far as the established stars
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

IN a game between two prominent
college seams last summer, a rather
- unusual situation was created be-
cause a base runner decided to mix in
a little umpiring with his playing in
stead of leaving that part Of the pas
time to the official in charge OF the
game.
In the last half of the ninth inning.
with the score a tie, the home team,
after two were out managed to fill
the"bases. The next batter, known to
be a fellow who usually hit to left
field, caused the outfield to shift in
that direction. He sent a short fly
to left field which was caught close
to the ground. near the foul line The
runners all advanced A base on the
play, the man on third scoring The
uncertainty first hinged on the doubt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28
TUCSON PLANS AUTO
AND HORSE RACES

automobile race viii Re a feature Of
the Southern Arizona fair which will
be held for the first time on the new
fair grounds southeast of the city on
March II, is, and 10. The race will
comprise 20 laps of the five mile track.
The purse will be $1,000 which will be
split as follows: $1,000 for first place.
$500 for second and $500 for third.
The entrance fee will be 500.
Secretary John T. Myers, of the
Southern Arizona Fair association, is
anxious to communicate with horse
men who have PAGERS which can quail
fy in 2;20 event, or trottinE horses
which can do a mile in 2.21. The
horse races are to be run on the last
two days of the fair Each carries a
$500 purse.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

was a big kick. The team in the
field contended that the run scored
did not count, since the play at third,
because of the bone" on the part of
the runner. had made a force third out
OF the play and the rules state that
no runs can be scored Ons force
third out.
No Force PIny-Um
The umpire in charge of the game
ruled. that the run counted which, Of
course, decided the game in favor Of
the home team. He took no action
whatever on the play at third which
the visiting team insisted was the
force third out. He ruled that the
ruhncr, having once reached third
base, became the pOssessor OF that
bag, and that since ne ruled that the
ball was not caught, the game was
over the moment the runner from
third touched the plate. The umpire
contended that it was impossible to
make a force play at q base to which
the player was entitled Had the run
ner gone within a few inches Of third
base, but failed to touch it, and then
started back for second, believing the
ball had been caught, it would have
been a force play. In this case, he
touched the base and then started back,
the umpire deciding that such action
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

a TEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-Nearly ev- 4,
~ cry club in the American league !
= now has a hiEhclass shortstop, |
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

as to whether or not the ball was
caught
Runner Caused Mixup.
The fielder believed that he had
made the catch, for he tossed the ball
to the infield and started for the
bench believing that his catch had
forced the game into extra innings.
The runner who had advanced from
second to third on the play, also be-
leved the catch had been made. for
he started back to second base, which
he got midway of second and third,
it was made known to him that the
umpire had ruled that the fielder had
trapped, not caught. the ball I'm
mediately, he started back for third
base The shortsOp recovered the ball
and threw to the third base man in
plenty of time 10 get the runner. who
was trying to regain the bag which
he had once reached. Instantly, there
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28
SCHOOL SOCCER TEAMS
PLAY A sCORELESS TIE

Sunset and san JacintO teams IN the
Junior soccer league played a scoreless
tie at the Lamar school grounds W ed
nesday afternoon Both teams put up
hard, fast game, but neither was able
to get the ball past the goal keeper,
Sunset played with only 10 boys, but
this was more than evened up by the
fact that san JaciutO was shy the serv-
ices of a number Of its best players
Glass work prevented their star. Ralph
Carberry. and three others of the best
PLAYERS from getting out For Sunset,
captain Russell Hayden played splen-
did game at center rush. while the Tenn
Dleton brothers, Bob and Claude ably
supported him at the wings
For san Jacinto. Arthur Bolin at left
fuIIbac6, sam Blumberg at center, and
Clarence Blum at left outside wing all
put up a strong game Thursday after
noon the junior teams Of Alta Vista and
Aoy viii play at the Alta Vista grounds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-28

removed all chance for a force play
What do you think about this play
caused by a young man getting all tht
liberal advantages of a college educa-
ton. including BASEBALL COpyrigh
1915 by the Wheeler Syndicate, Incl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
The Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
Held Appropriate
Christmas Exercises

The cumberland presbyterian
church was most deliberately decorat-
ed for the Christmas tree exercises,
the windows and doors being framed
with garlands of moss and evergreen
intertwined with red crepe paper.
The lights were decorated with red
crepe paper, evergreen and tinsel,
and here and there a Christmas bell
was hung.
Each Sunday school class had it's
own tree, and the arrangement
created most happy illusion, CIV
ing the beholder the impression that
he was viewing a miniature pine for
est. The trees were beautifully dec
grated and loaded with gifts for the
young people, and the program
planned for this occasion and which
was carriNd our successfully, fol-
lows:
Song-By class No. 1, led by Wal
ton Wilson, "Jesus, Gentle Savior
Prayer-Rev. F. H. Callahan.
Song-By classes 2, 3, and 5. led
Clifford Wilson, Brightest and Best
Reading-Harley Morse.
Reading-"The Moreleys Christ
mas, Edith Anderson.
Carol by Congregation-"O. Little
Town of Bethlehem"
| Reading-"Roger Kent's HomecOm
ing"
Reading-"Santa Claus on the
Train" Walton Wilson.
Song-By choir.
"Glory to God in the Highest
Reading-"Dickie's Xmas" by
Louise Smith.
Song by Congregation-"Joy to the
World"
Benediction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
DAY WAS SPENT IN REST AND
RECREATION; MANY FAMILY
REUNIONS; KING TURKEY IN
EVIDENCE

Christmas was appropriately OBJ
served in Lakeland Saturday, the
grocery stores closing for the whole
day and the drygoods stores remain
ing open for only y portion of the
time. Services were held in the va
rious churches of the city and were
we'll attended. Hunting expeditions,
social functions. and family reunions
enhanced the joy of this season of
happiness, and jollity and good
cheer prevailed. The weather, which
is usually tickle and unreliable, could
not have been better, turning out a
typical sunny winter day, and num-
bers of Lakeland people spent most
of their holiday in making automo-
bile trips to places of interest. Alto
G Their, this Christmas
Sunday, which gave the business
man a two-days vacation, was doubly
enjoyed by everyone.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
ENORMOUS TOTAL OF
EUROPEAN WAR LOSSES

1t is impossible to discover in any
part of the world conditions that
Justify the extensive and expensive
appropriations Of money for war pur-
poses in this country that are now
proposed. In the apprehensions that
cause feverish minds in Washington
the plain and sensible people of this
country take no stock.
Burdened with war debts, the loans
already made by the belligerent ma.
lions totalling more than $4,000, OOO..
600 not one Of them will be in a situa.
ton to wage another costly war for
a long time.
A detailed list of the loans already
made is published by leading finan.
cial house in New York city, so that
there be no question as to the reli.
bility of the statement, each country
being tabulated separately and the
grand total of all the war loans foot.
ing up SOS, 43O, $1,000
War expenditures have increased
rapidly. until the present cost to the
belligerent, nations is approximately
ssS.0O00OO a day, or more than $50.
900, 100000 year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
Christmas Tree
At Grace Lutheran
REPORTER

The Christmas tree exercises at
Grace Lutheran church Friday night
were of the most successful charac-
ter and the large audience that filled
the church was charmed with the
the perfect execution of a delightful
program. The genuine Christmas
spirit was present in the hearts of all
and the scene was an impressive one.
A handsome Christmas tree had been
prov ided and set upon the stage and
it wae loaded with presents of all
kinds for the many little folks as
well as their elders who attend this
church. Rev. W. e. Pugh, the pop
ular pastor, presided over the exer-
sises; all the members of the choir
were present, and the singing was
unusually fine. After a few intro
ductory remarks by the pastor, fol-
Lowell by prayer and music. the pro-
gram that had been assigned to the
little folks was charmingly execut.
ed. Their speeches and recitations
and dialogues were given with ad-
mira5lc spirit and precision, show
ing thorough training for the occa-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
SOME GOOD ADVICE
Strengthened by Lakeland Expert.
ences

Kidney disease is too dangerous to
neglect. At the first sign of back
ache, headache, dizziness or urinary
disorders, you should give the weak
ened kidneys prompt attention. Eat
little meat, take things easier and
use reliable kidney tonic. There's
no other kidney medicine so well
recommended as Doan's Kidney Pills.
Lakeland people rely on them.
Here's one of the many statements
from Lakeland people.
Mrs. P. Ottinger, 507 E. Bay St.,
Lakeland, says: 1--WE have used
Doan's Kidney Pills in our home and
wouldn't be without them. When
ever l feel that my kidneys are not
acting right, or l suffer from slight
Inflammation of the bladder, I take
few doses of this medicine and am
benefited. l advise my neighbors to
use Doan's Kidney Pills, as they
live up to the claims made for them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. ottinger had Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
At the Christian Church

The Christian church was the
scene of the real Christ-life Christ
mas Friday evening when the season
was observed with what is known as
the white Xmas and is a gift giving
instead of receiving and which is
becoming SO popular in so many
places.
The church was decorated to rep
resent garden and a profusion of
cut palms gave most pleasing eff
feet. The pulpit contained a large
white cross unadorned, but at the
foot of which, was placed a basket
and as the children rendered their
part Of the program they marched
around the cross placing their Offer
ing in the basket.
The program, while short and
simple. was appreciated by all and
after being rendered, an Offering was
taken which amounted to $23 in
money besides many articles and
bundles to be distributed among the
needy Of the church and community
and the children OF the Sunday
school in their opportunity to give
caught the real meaning of the Saw
ious's birth and did not seem to miss
the accustomed tree containing tbs
gifts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
EXCELLENT YOUNG MAN is
CLAIMED BY DEATH

MIR. Alex Jones died at his home in
this city early Christmas morning
after an illness of four weeks ~
CASTRO enters colitis. Deceased was
aged % years, and was valued EN-.
ploye of the Lakeland Manufacturers
Co. He was young men of splendid
character and his untimely death
caused much sorrow among a wide
circle of friends.
The remains were taken to his
former home at Lodge, S. c., for in.
terment He was a member of Com.
pany D. and OF the Woodmen of the
World. and his companions in arms
formed an escort for his body to the
train. members of the woodmen act.
ing as pall-bearers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
THEY DON'T WORK THAT
GAME IN FLORIDA

In a late issue of the County
Gentleman a self-confessed land
fakir writes very entertainingly OF
the schemes OF the land sharks to
get the money from the come-ons,
the only trouble with the story be-
ing that he is taking again, and this
time the newspaper is the sucker.
woud not have criticised this story
if he had not mentioned working the
game in Florida, and | believe from
what he writes that he never was in
Florida, or, if he ever was, he is not
well posted on crops
One of the tricks practiced by the
sharks was to have dummy farmer
drive a load of produce along the
road where he would be sure to meet
the train of automobiles that was
taking out the suckers The shark
would hold up the farmer and en-
gage him in conversation and I'M
cover the fact that the farmer was
making barrels of money every year.
In some cases the produce" would
be something that was imported
from hundreds of miles away. The
"come-ons' would prick up their ears
at the noise of the great profits and
be willing to get into the game them
selves. When the fake writer comes
to Florida he falls down, for he says
that the farmer would have on his
wagon "kumquats and mangoes. "
Now mangoes are a summer crop,
and kumquats a winter crop, and
how il the world the fakir could get
them together on the same wagon at
the same time is beyond me; it
could only be done ON paper. Any
way, who ever heard of a farmer
bringing in wagon load of kum-
quats. and where would he be taking
them There is no market for them,
or at least very, very limited one
as table ornaments sure would like
to know in what part of Florida this
fakir operated.
have been to many parts of
Florida in NV TINA opd boua hoo,
on the land of almost every big
colony company in the State south
of Pa.atka, and have never seen or
heard of any such practices in this
State as the fakir describes. | know
that some land companies bring
their people in loads and it is DOS
sible that the company has local