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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

managed to sneak back of the shadow
OF the carg.
Between two Of the cars sat a de-
tective OF the secret service smoking
and hating his job. The Chinaman
had passed the first line OF defense
He now managed TO sneak up behind
the second. He raised Chinese club
and brought II down on the head OF
the unsuspeeting detective, knocking
him out.
The sentry paced by on the other
side of the train. Quickly, after he
had passed, the Chinaman went
through the detectives pockets until
finally he found a buDeh OF keys He
detached one from the ring. still keep
ing in the shadow as the sentry paced
up and down, looked stealthily about
until no saw a chance, then unlocked
the door Of the car and entered. clos
ing 1t safely.
A few minutes later, laden with as
much of the trodite as he cclld well
carry and a bundle OF heavy aero ar
rows he stole away as silently as he
had come.
It was we'll after midnight when
Kennedy and I were preparing to
leave the laboratory. was just about
to switch or the lights when Kennedy
raised his hand to stop me.
The faraway look on his face told
me that he had heard peculiar noise.
He looked quickly at the ceiling.
Listen. Walter" he continued
I did. There was noise above US
on the roof, apparently as though
someone had slid of.
Craig switched out the light himself
and went quickly over to the table
where he had left the periscope
Carefully putting It together again, he
tiptoed over to the window, put the
periseope out and slowly raised it to
the roof.
We gazed through the eyepiece. A
large white circle had been painted on
our roof
What does it mean?" l querled.
Kennedy was in a brown study.
Suddenly he clapped bis hands.
Il think l have it, he exclaimed.
Walter, take this turpentine. Go up
and scrub the circle out. If you need
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
She Objected.

Il certainly shall not give you a
recommendation You have disgraced
US"
In what way, madam? Hasn't my
work always been satisfactory"
Your work has been all right. It's
to the reasons for your leaving me that
! object"
81 don't understand"
"Then I'll explain. I've had servants
leave me to get married, and because
they were needed at home. and be-
cause they found pleasant employment
at summer resorts, but you are ac-
tually quitting to get more money
than / can afford to pay. What Will
my friends think when they know
that?"-Detroit Free Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

Schmidt proudly led them to a cor
ner. In an aluminium case was a pc
culiar little fly wheel set on gimbals
so that it could rotate in any plane
The inventor started it revolving
press down on it," suggested
Schmidt
WI did so. The uncanny little
wheel seemed actually to resent being
forced to move out of the plane in
which it had been started rotating.
You know" explained Schmidt to
WI, that when the gyroscope is start
ed rotating in one plane, it tends al
ways to keep in that plane"
with that steadying my airship,"
put in Sprague, there will be no
chance for a mistake the next time.
We can aim perfectly"
'T1l buy it, then" agreed WI, quick
ly producing the money.
After the explosion in the ware
house, Kennedy, thoroughly alarmed
for the safety of Elaine, had ordered
me to accompany her on another visit
to her cousin Mary Brown, at their
estate, Rockledge, near Lakewood,
while he stayed in the city to help
Lieutenant Waters trace down the rob-
berry at the Fort, if possible.
Elaine was easily reconciled to the
banishment now that the weather was
fine, and decided to do little sketch
ing in the country. She had loaded
me down with the pleasant burden of
her painting kit-sketch box, folding
easel, camp chair and large and
gaudy sun umbrella jennings fol-
lowed us to the car with the luggage.
AS We entered the car we were all
too happy at the idea Of holiday to
notice that down the street was an
other young Chinaman of the same
tong as Sing Lee.
We had all seated ourselves and
Jennings had gone back into the house
when Sam skulked around back of the
car and, serpentlike, as was his mas
ter, Wu, wriggled over, crouching
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

more, get it. Only remove everJ
trace of the circle"
While l was scrubbing away fol
dear life at the fresh paint on our
roof Kennedy secured a large can OF
white paint and brush and stealth
lily made his way to the rear of the
old warehouse across the street.
Kennedy found a. shed from which
1t was easy to get to the roof. There
he set to work, too, Immediately, paint
ing a large circle on the warehouse
exactly like that on our own roof
which was erasing.
We went home, and I, at least,
thought little more. about the matter:
Quite early the next morning, how
ever, we got around to the laboratory
again to prepare for the visit of
Lieutenant Waters in response to
Kennedys cordial invitation to wit
ness the experiments with trodite.
Our speaking tube sounded finally,
and answered it. 1t was Elaine
Aunt Josephine and Lieutenant Wa
ters, who had all arrived at the same
time.
Most peculiar thing, Kennedy" re-
marked the lieutenant after the greet
ings were over. I'VE had a robbery
at the fort last night-or rather, not
exactly at the fort, for that would be
impossible, but from freight car in
the yards"
What did they get?" asked Craig.
"Some trodite-enough to blow up a
house, and some of those aeroplane
arrows"
"Hm," considered Kennedy, gazing
involuntarily at the ceiling and think
ing doubtless of the white circle that
had been on the roof.
"Listen!" cautioned Craig.
Outside we could hear buzz, as
though gigantic cicada were predict
ing warm weather. 1t was a peculiar
sound, and Kennedy seemed to recog-
nize it instantly. He sprang to the
and strained his eyes up at
the sky.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
Look" he exclaimed. pointing.

"Lookl" he exclaimed. pointing.
We crowded about the window
There was an aer9p!ane passing over
the city.
Just watch that warehouse over
there"
We rlyeted our eyes on ii, It was
an anxious moment.
Already. had we known IT. Sing Lee
had quietly let himself into the loft,
taken the glasses from the cupboard
and leveled them at US In the labora-
tory.
Meanwhile, Sprague, Of whom we
learned later, had started his aero
plane flying from his hangar in the
suburbs, and was now speeding over
the city. AS he passed he peered
down, looking eagerly for the target
the white circle.
With expert precision he let 90 the
bomb, and the deadly engine Of de-
struction swooped down.
Straight to its mark II went.
The old warehouse across from US
rocked with the detonation. Il seemed
as n the whole top Of It were blown
to pieces.
The bomb that had been meant to
destroy the laboratory had, by the
quick change Of the white circle, de-
stroyed the hangout and the emissary
Of the Serpent!
Half an hour later, Long Sin was
nervously reporting to WI Fang In
the secret den In Chinatown.
"That white devil, Kennedy, has de.
feated us again, master" he said dep
recatingly.
Again." demanded WI, his face
llvid with anger.
YES, master He saw the circle
wiped It out-and painted a new one
on the warehouse. The bomb fell on
that-and Sing was killed"
Someone shall pay for that" hissed
Wu
Far uptown, on the East side,
Sprague led Wu and Long Sin to a
little machine shop kept by a for
eigner, Anton Schmidt.
What can do for you, gentlemen"
asked Schmidt.
81 wish you'd show US your new
gyroscope stabillzer," asked Sprague
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystihed by a
series OF murders and other crimes The
principal clue 10 the criminal IS the
signed with "cutching hand" The
latest victim Of the mysterious assassin
Is Taylor Dodge. the insurance president
His daughter Elaine employs Craig
Kennedy the famous scientific detective
20 try 20 unravel the mystery. What
Kennedy aceompllshes rs told by his
friend. Jameson, a newspaper man. AZ
ter many fruitless attempts 20 put Elaine
and Craig Kennedy out OF the way the
Clutching Hand Is al last found 10 be
none other than Perry Bennett Flaines
lawyer and the man she Is engaged 10
marry. Bennett fees 10 the den OF one
OF his Chinese criminals. The Chinaman
forces from Bennett the secret OF the
whereabouts OF 100000 Then he gives
the lawyer a potion which will suspend
animation for months, Kennedy reaches
Benefits side just after he has lost CON
Eclousness
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

X-rays every layer Of color is revealed,
for just as bone appears distinctly
in an X-ray photograph, despite its
covering Of flesh, so heavy pigment
can be seen beneath a light surface
color. The painting-out Of white
drapery and the substitution OF a
dark form. the correction Of badly
drawn hand, the addition of new fig
ure to enhance the effect Of a picture
are all disclosed by the X-rays and the
swindler's tricks clearly revealed.
Another scientific method Of Tout-
ing the art swindlsE has been discov-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
RobberN Poor RusInaas.

Aggregate loss in 100 reported
robberies during the last three months
will reach little more than $780,"
says the head of New York detec-
tive bureau. That is $35 robbery,
which is scant pay, considering the
risk the housebreakers runs of going
to prison for term Of years Rob
beTy, indeed, is the poorest Of all busi-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

ness, and its votaries the most power
ty-stricken. They look the part. 1t
is SO rare to find one decently dressed
that the term gentleman burglar
is conceded to every one who has
clean linen and presentable appear
ance. "As a matter of fact" said the
detective, the man who enters an oc-
cupied fat at night cannot expect to
get away with much more than $S5.
The most he can expect is to secure
the wifes watch Cher husband usu-
ally carries cheap timepiece), a lit
tla iewelry and some pocket change.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

cred by an Edinburgh professor. He
has devised a method of analyzing
paint so that he can tell by removing
from canvas speck of pigment
whether it is of modern production or
dates from an early period. The pro-
eessor knows exactly what paints were
available for IL centuries, and the
forger who endeavors to pass a mod
ern painting after aging It by arti-
fetal means is quickly discovered when
the professor gets to work with his re-
torts and testtubes. BY this means
many so-called sixteenth century por-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
Fashion Edltnr,n Ida

"There is nothing more important TO
a woman than saving her SOUL" shout
ed the evangelist. Unless it is keep.
ing her shape" murmured the fashion
editor who had been sent to report
the proceedings.--st Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
PUTS END TO ART sWlNDLEs
F. Means Of the x-Ray Bogus Paint
lngs May Be Detected Without
. Possibility Of FalIupe.

1t has now been found possible to
determine by means Of X-rays whether
a picture is an original a restoration,
or fraud. Thus the lodges Of swim
dlers who touch up canvases to give
them the appearance of "old masters"
gan be found out. When doubtful
painting Is photographed with the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

Biggs-I wonder who originated the
mother-in-law joke2
Diggs-Our old friend Noah, ! be-
lieve.
Biggs-How do you figure it out?
Diggs-After building the ark, he
failed to take her in out of the wet.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
A Whole Family.

What are you doing there with
the paper and scissors. Elsie?'
Making a pig, mamma"
"A pig! You're making a litter"
Exchange.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

If these things represent a loss Of
$35 to their owners, they do not repre-
sent gain Of that much to the thief,
He sells them to a fence for a few
dollars"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02
Florida Land & Settlement G.

The most stubborn fellow IN a jury
box is generally the one who does not
seem to have an opinion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

traits have been found to contain
Prussian blue, daubed on the canvas
by careless forgers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue.
AL grocers. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-02

Yes, I'll get you one--in a minute,
returned the lieutenant. hurrying out.
followed neryously by Kennedy.
Standing by the fort entrance was
an automobile In which Waters had
mounted an aeroplane gun for scout
ing about the country after aero spies.
He leaped into the car and Craig fol-
lowed
Take the Tottenville Ferry We're
going to Lakewood" cried Kennedy.
"And let her out!"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-13

State administration, the original
appropriation for the Louisiana
display was cut from $4,000 to
$4,000, a sum quite too small to
meet even the necessary expenses
Of an exhibit without building.
Some time ago the city came to
the relief of the situation with an
appropriation Of $4,000; but since
the abandonment of the building
idea this amount has been ordered
back into the treasury.
The commission has included it
in the amount budgeted to cover
it's essential needs, based on the
closest economy, and it is to be
hoped the administration can see
its way clear to Inappropriate the
$1,000.
Owing to the peculiar relation
of Louisiana toward the Panama
exposition her failure to make
display would be in the highest
degree regrettable.
Since she was a contestant for
the prize and lost it by scratch
spirit Of true sportsmanship
makes it incumbent on her to
guard against even the impiica-
ton that she is suffering from
case Of sour grapes.
Aside from that, she has much
to gain from the showing she can
make Of her resources at San
Francisco. Even without n
bnilding, which, of course, would
only serve for social functions,
she is capable of presenting to the
thousands of visitors a remarkable
exhibit Of what she has to Offer
to the homeseeker; and there can
be no doubt that for every thou
sand dollars she contributes to
tbs cause she will get back many
thousands in advertisement, aside
from the direct returns her ex-
hibit will bring.-States.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-13

able to supply their wants, much
to the chagrin of the sugar re
finers.
At this writing the market clos
es at 3 cents cost and freight
equal to 4.O1 cents delivered
duty paid and white sugars can
be bought at 4.85 cents in New
York. net cash, some Of the re-
finers nominally asking 10 cents
higher and contemplating still
higher figures, but fearful of
stimulating the Cuban market and
depriving themselves of their ex-
pected feast on Cuban 3 cent su-
gars, or 2 rs. cent sugars, which
hopes on their part promise now
to be defeated.-The Louisiana
Planter and Sugar Manufacturer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-13
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kid
pev and bladder troubles, remov-
ing gravel cures diabetes, weak
and lame backs, rheumatism, and
all irregularities of the kidneys
and bladder in both men and wo-
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In children. If not sold by your
druggist will be sent by mail on
receipt Of $1.00. One small bot
tie is two months treatment and
seldom fails to perfect cure.
Send for testimonials from this
and other states. DR.. E. W. Hall,
1926 Olive Street, st. Louis, Mo
Sold by Estorge Drug Co. AMI
others.
fAdvertisement)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-13
THE FRISCO EXHIBIT.

Owing to the inability of the
commission to get sufficient re-
sponses to it's appeal for funds,
it has been compelled to aban-
don plans for a Louisiana build
ing at the San Francisco exposi-
ton.
A large area Of space, admir-
ably located, however, has been
set aside at the exposition for an
exhibit of the States resources
and many tons of exhibits have
already been shipped to San
Francisco and additional tonnage
is now being prepared to go for
ward. Prof. Blenk is on the
ground and is installing the dis
play.
Owing to the attitude Of the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-02-13
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nothing else. / can recommend
them to my customers as the best
laxative and cure for constipa-
that I know Of" writes Frank
Strouse. Fruitland, Iowa. For
sale by all dealers.
(Advsrtisement)
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-21
BRIBERY CHARGE
IN MONTOYA CASE

Following his Indictment by the
Grand Jury on a charge of attempt TO
brfbe witnesses in the Domingo Mon
toya assault case. George Nillegas was
arrested Monday afternoon by the
sheriff's office.
The alleged attempt at bride occurred
about July J. following the first trial
of the Montoya case which resulted IN
A hung Jury The Indictment alleges
that Villegas offered DiOnicio Morales
q sum of money for her sewing ma
chine and household furniture su1fl-
cieut to reimburse her for the property
and to pay the way OF herself ana
daughter to a point outside the state
According to the testimony OF VIZ
nesses in the NOntOya case, Petra was
one of the party present at the time
the alleged assault upon Josefina Her
nandez by Montoya took place she
testified at the former trial and also
in the latter trial which resulted Satur-
dav night in finding Moutoya guilty
and assessing his punishment at i've
years in the penitentary-
J F McCracken was arrested Mon
dav afternoon on an indictment cnaEs-
ing him with sWindling- The allega-
lions are that McCracken- on SepIeIn-
her - purchased from R L Castillanos
80 coo pounds Of chill pepper valued q
$4,000. giving $500 in cash and ora1t
for s251215 on a Van Horn bank IL
is ALLEGED that McCracken had no
money in the Van Horn bank to cover
the draft
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-21

Intyre. Fourth Field artillery. until March 1;
Capt y NJ Cartmel, retired, ten days: Capt.
Richard Furnival. coast artillery corps. ten
days; capt. A C. Gillem. Seventh cavalry,
two months; Lieut. Col J. F. McIndoe, corps
Of engineers, one month. First Lieut.. W A.
squlfeS. dental surgeon, one month and 10
days; First Lieut. r ". Kingman, infantry
ten days; First Lieut. ~ T. Rich. Third in
fantry. ten days
Capt William P Banta. medical CORPS
now at Army and Navy hospital. Hot
Springs is relieved from duty on southern
department and at Fort Mcpherson, and
will report to the commanding officer, Army
and Navy hospital. for duty
Maj. r. ". Mearns. 18th infantry. will
proceed TO Urbana. H. for duty at the Uni
versity OF Illinois.
Capt C. H Errington. 18Th infantry. viii
report to the commanding general, Philip
pines department. for duty.
Capt. J. 7. Aydelotte. medical corps, is re-
heved from duty at Letterman hospital Pre-
sidio san Francisco. and Will proceed to Al
catraz, Cal, for duty at disciplinary bar
racks
Capt f. T. Buchan. Capt. = A Berry
and Lieut.. Col T. II, Slavens. quartermaster
corps are relieved from duty in Philippine
Islands. effective about March T. and will
proceed 10 the United states and report for
further orders.
Capt. H. Il Tebhetts. Tenth infantry. win
proceed TO Fort WadswOrth for temporary
duty. and thence to proper station
Mai W. l. Little and Capt. T. c. Muslin.
medical corps. are detailed as members Of ex-
amining board at Fort Monroe. vice captains
w NJ Smart and H c. PIllsbury. medical
corps. relieved.
Second Lieut. c. E. a Reinburg. Seventh
cavalry viii participate in aerial flights
regularly and frequently from December s.
First Lieut. / T. Titus. coast artillery
corps. is relieved from duty at Fort Logan
and assigned TO recruiting duty at Denver
vice Capt. W. r. Harrison retired. and re-
neved from further recruiting duty
First Lieut. J. V Green. medical reserve
corps is ordered TO active duty and viii re-
port 10 superintendent Of army transport
service. san Francisco. for duty as surgeon
on Logan on voyage TO Manila and return
Second Lieut. F. r. Fuller. 29th infantry,
will proceed TO Fort Slocum for examination
for aviation section Of signal corps, thence
10 proper station.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-21
An Old, Family Cough
Remedy, HOTne-Mdde
Easily Prepared-Co Costs Very
Little, but Is Prompt, sure
and Effective
a~@A~A~~AN~A~A~~~A

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=. as compared with the ready-made
kind. but you Will also have a much more
prompt and positive remedy in every way.
II overcomes the usual coughs, throat and
chest colds in "a hOurs-relieves even
whOoping cough quiekly-and Is excellent
too, for bronchitis, bronchial asthma,
hOarseness and spasmOdie Group.
Get from any drug store 21A ounces of
PineX 80 cents worth, pour il into a
pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain
gTanulated sugar syrup. Full directions
with Plnex. Keeps perfectly and tastes
good
You can feel this take hold of a cough
or cold in a way that means business. It
quickly loOsens the dry, hoarse or pain
Jul cough and heals the inhamed mem
branes. 1t also has a remarkable effect
in overcoming the persistent loose cough
by stopping the formation of phlegm in
the throat and bronchial tubes.
The effect of Pine on the membranes Is
known by almost every one. Pinex is
most valuable concentrated compound of
genuine Norway pine extract combined
with guaiaeol and other natural healing
pine elements.
There are many worthless limitations
OF this famous mixture. To avoid dis
appointment, ask vOur druggist for "21S
ounces OF PineX," and do not accept any
thing else.
A guarantee of absolute satisfaction.
or money promptly refunded. goes with
this preparation. The Pinex Co., Fl.
Wayne, Ind,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-21
SOLDIER CHORUS
THURSDAY NIGHT
Final Rehearsal to be Held
at the First Christian
Church at z O'clock.

Chief musical Max Mueller. OF the
Sixth infantry band. is busy working
up the music for the Christmas eve
program in Pioneer plaza, on the even
this event is to be volunteer and an in
vitatiOn has been extended to all the
soldiers of FL Paso who viii join IN
the songs, as well as all the volunteer
singers in the city. The rehearsal OF
the songs will be held at o'clock
Thursday evening at the First Chris
tan church and the leader viii be
Matthew H. Lemen-
ChiIdren'S Carols
Thirty-Seven children from the Villas
school will sing the choral. "A Christ
mas Story" from the venetian porch
Of The Herald building; while ltalo
Picchi the Italian grand opera singer,
viii sing the beautiful Christmas song,
Holy Night" by Adams, from the gall
lery of Hotel Sheldon, which also over
looks the plaza
The band will give. as its first num-
Der, march. then play accompaniment
for the following songs ''Adestes
Fldelis, generally known as the Por-
Night" and The Star Spangled Ban
ner-'
Trumpet Calls.
The Christmas event will begin with
the blowing of the trumpt call: At
tention," three times by two trump
eters from the Sixth infantry. This
signal viii be given from the upper
balcony Of The Herald building. Slips
bearing the printed words of the songs
VIII be distributed through the crowd
so that all may join in the singing.
Chaplain John A. Randolph will dur
ing one of the music interludes, make a
BRIEF Christmas talk Chaplain Ran
dolph is chairman of the music pro-
in securing the interest and coopera-
ton of the army boys