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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-04-12

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But 20 powerful was It that even
that part Of the ray which was defect.
ed could bs seen to strike the ceiling
In the corner. which Was Of wood. In.
stantly. before Kennedy could even
move, the shield the wood burst into
flames.
Above us now smoke was pouring
into the room whore the detected ray
struck the door and names broke out.
''Confound hint" ground out Clutch.
Ing Hand. ~ they saw Il.
The other crooks backed away and
stood hesitating. not knowing quite
what to do.
The police had By this time finished
battering In the door and had rushed
Into the outer passage.
While the flames leaped up. the
crooks closed the last door Into the
rsom.
"Run," shouted Clutchins Hand a.
they opened . secret gate, disclosing
= splral night Of Iron steps.
A moment later al had disappeared
except Clutchins Hand himself The
last door would hold only . few go.
ondi. but Clutchins Hand was waiting
to take advantage Of svsn that. With
. last frantic effort he sought TO d.
rect the terrible ray at ". Elaine
acted Instantly. VITA all'Ass strength
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-04-12

appeared behind ",
We started to our feet. but In an
instant found ourselves sprawling on
the floor
In the cabinet. beneath the lab0ra.
tory table. another crook had been
hidden. and he tackled W with all
the skill OF an old football player.
against whom We had no defense.
Four Of them were upon ~ In.
stantly.
At the same time Thomas. the faith.
less valet Of Bennett, had been die.
patched by the Clutching Hand to
commander his masters roadster In
his absence. and. carrying out the In.
structions. he had driven up before
Elains's house at the very moment
when she was going out for . walk.
Thomas jumped out OF the car and
touched his hat deferentially.
"A message from Mr., Bennett,
ma'am.y he explained, "Mr. Kennedy
and Mr.. Bennett have sent me to ask
you to come over to the laboratory"
Unsuspectinsly. Elaine stepped into
the car and drove of.
Instead. however Of turning and
pulling up on the laboratory side OF
the street. Thomas stopped opposite
Il. He got out and Nlaine. thinking
that perhaps It was to save time
that hs had not turned the car around.
followed.
The door was opened quickly By Q
lookout OF the Clutchiug Hand and The
valet asked II Craig and nlaine's law.
yer were In, OF course. the lookout
replied that they we're. and beforb
Elaine knew II shs was lostled inte
the dark hallway.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
GREECE SILENCE
 GESTURES ALLIES
FRANCE AND ITALY BECOMING IMPATIENT OVER CONTINUAL
 DELAYS-ACTlON WANTED.
R0UMANIA ALSO UNDECIDED
Austro- Germans and BuIgarians Con- tinue Rounding Up the Few Serb ian Troops Remaining in Servia
 Unusual Calm on Fields.

London.-The negotiations between Greece and the allied powers at Ath- ems still drag, new hitches seemingly arising as the old ones are smoothed out. The people of the allied coun- tries, particularly those of France and Italy are becoming impatient over the continual delays, and the press is de- manding that stern action be taken to demonstrate to King Constantine and his ministers the determination of the quadruple entente to secure the as- surances demanded. New proposals are said to have been made by France and Great Britain in the hope of reach ing an agreement.
 The attitude of Roumania also re- mains undecided. Since the dispatch announcing the closing of Roumanian ports to foreign trade was received, si- lence has descended on Bucharest and every one is awaiting anXiously the next move, which will give a mean ing to this order. The general belief here is that the Roumanian govern ment is waiting for the concentration of a sufficient Russian force in Bess- arabia and a large enough Anglo French army in Southern Servia to make victory certain before joining the allies.
 Meanwhile the Austro-Germans and Bu1garians continue rounding up the few Servian troops remaining in Ser via, and also are prosecuting with their utmost energy the campaign against Montenegro.
 Unusual calm prevails on the va rious battle fronts, even the Italians apparently slackening their offensive, probably in preparation for the next phase, which they hope will place Go rizia in their hands, with other com manding positions on which the Aus tran hold has weakened during the last weeks of heavy fig fl fightif..g ist stif.s:
 The check suffered by Gen. Towns hend in Mesopotamia is severe dis appointment to the British public, which had looked upon this expedition as the brightest spot thus far in the war, with the possible exception of Gen. Bothas conquest of German Southwest Africa. Nothing has been heard from Gen. Townshend since he reached Kut-et-Amara, where it is likely ne will make stand.
 The position is a very strong one, where he could hold out until re-en- forcements reached him. It is not only the military failure, but the effect the retirement will have on the British possessions in the east which makes the result so unfortunate from the British point of view.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
PIPE LINE SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM REGENT STRIKE IN
 CRAWFORD.
MUCH INTEREST IS SHOWN
Tennessee Metropolis Assured Pro- motors 1t Would Welcome Company in Event Franchise Ie Asked
 Receive Encouragement.
Fort Smith

FOrC Smith
 The organization of an immense pipe fine company to distribute natural gas throughout Arkansas is one of the very strong possibilities growing out of the gas strike in Crawford county short time ago, it became known. According to R. Scott Robertson, sec retary-treasurer of the Clear Creek Oil and Gas Company, who brought in the big well at Kibler, the gas field Is undoubtedly so big that the combined consumption of Fort Smith and Van Buren is but small fraction of the output expected from the Crawford county field. MT. Robertson and his associates are considering the pipe line proposition so seriously that they have turned to IL as a primary business matter in the sale of their product.
 MT. Robertson estimated it will require corporation with capital of vi 100000 to carry out the pipe line project, and from all indications such distribution system will be built di- rectly to Little Rock along the Iron Mountain Railway. In fact, officials of the Clear Creek corporation insist that they have received assurances in roundabout manner that their con- pany would be cheerfully received III Little Rock in the event a franchise was asked. The same information has been received from Memphis.
 In no less than six towns along the Iron Mountain Railway has the Clear Creek company been offered franchises. Alma, Russellville, At kins and Clarksville officials have made proposals to this corporation.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Although the Frisco railroad, under l ruling of United States District Judge Jacob Trieber declaring the rates in Standard Distance Tariff No. ) confiscatory, will continue to use the court tariff of 1907, the Kansas City Southern, which it was expected would be affected by the decision, has agreed to use a part of the Railroad Commissions Tariff No. 5.
 The agreement was reached at conference between officials of the Kansas City Southern and members )f the commission. This course was aken by the railroad, rather than be- gin rate litigation pending the final decision in the Frisco case. The tariff will become effective December 22 and continue in effect for one year, according to the agreement.
 Judge Trieber in ruling on the Fris- co.'s petition for an injunction against Standard Distance Tariff No. 5, held that the rates in the tariff are confis- catory, but withheld an injunction bending the action of the United States Supreme Court on the Frisco case, on which he ruled last spring ard which the state appealed. The case before the Supreme Court is one in which the Frisco petitioned for an injunction against the enforcement of Standard Distance Tariff No. 3 and 2-cent passenger fare law.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
CLAIMS OPTOMETRY LAW BEING VIOLATED
STATE BOARD MEMBERS SAY THEY WILL INSIST THAT LAW
 BE COMPLIED WITH.
PENALTY IS FROM $25 TO S2OO
Time Limit For Filing Affidavits Ex. pired June 5-Many Practitioners Are Still Writing For
 Certificates.

Little Rock
 Many Arkansas optometrists are liable to prosecution under the act ot the last Legislature creating the State Board of Optometry, according to members of the board. The law pro vides a penalty of from $25 to $2OO for any person who practices optome try in the state three months after the passage of the act, without cer tificate of registration from the board Although this limit expired June 5, many practitioners are still writing for certificates and acknowledging that they have been practicing With out them.
 The board met to examine affidavits of applicants for licenses. The act provides that those persons engaged in the practice of optometry 12 months or more before it's passage, would not be required to take an examination for license for two years, provided they file affidavits, signed by two rep utable citizens, that they had practic- ed for the year. More than 20 such affidavits have been received. Mem bers of the board say they will prose cute violators of the law and that un- less all affidavits are filed immediate Iy, examinations will be required tor licenses.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
Cotton caroo Burned.

Corpus Christi, Tex.-Four hundred and ten bales of cotton, valued at $20,- 500, were aboard the barge Pioneer of the Intercoastal Transportation Company of this city when it burned at Port O'Connor, Tex. The loss of the barge was estimated at $25,00O The craft had grounded and while the crew was working to float the boat, the fire started.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
"FooIkiIIer" Is Found.

Chicago.-The submarine "Foorkil- ler," which has been missing for 25 years, has been found at the bottom of the Chicago river. The Foolkiller was so named because it first made its appearance. in 1871, when subma- rines were unheard of. It's owner was drowned on a trial trip.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
Draft a Shippinu Bill,

Washington.-Cre of federal board with jurisdiction over deep wa ter traffic and appropriation by Con- gress of $50,0O0,000 for the construc- tion of merchant ships designed for use as naval auxiliaries, are proposed in new shipping bill drafted by Sec retaries McAdoo and Redfield.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
Seedhouse Is Burned.

Augusta, Ga.-The seed house of the Interstate Cotton Oil Company, a branch of the Southern Cotton Oil Company, was burned with 4,4OO bush- els of cotton seed. The loss was es- timated at $175O00.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

O. s. Davis, laborer who came to Bonneville recently from Ohio has confessed that he attempted to wreck Rock Island train between Boone vile and Magazine in order to get even with section foreman against whom he held grudge. It is said the main drove a spike between two rails He succeoed in wrecking a motor car and thereby passenger train which was soon due was saved.
 The gin of the Planters Gin Com pany, owned by c. R. McKennon, at Dumas, was partially destroyed by fire. Loss about $1,500, covered by insurance. The fire is believed to have started from match or nail in the Int fue.
 c. w. Watson, federal demonstra- tion agent, and District Agent R. c. Davidson, visited Jonesboro and named Miss Leila Culberhouse as assistant to County Demonstrator w. c. Proc tor.
 A big persimmon tree, which grew in J. D. Coats horse lot near Noun tain View, is being converted into lumber. It is said to be the first time persimmon lumber has ever been manufactured in Stone county.
 R. H. Williams, sheriff and collec- tN1. of Tofforcnr ivy It for $515,O00 to the state auditor at. Little Rock. The aggregate wealth of the 23 signers is about $2,000,00O. Fort Smith his secured the assist ance of the Commercial Club at Shreveport, La., ln it's fight to route the Jefferson highway through west ern Arkansas instead of Oklahoma.
 In the orchard of John Taylor, near Batesville, is Red June apple tree which bore good crop at the proper time this season and which has just matured another crop. At a special meeting of the Russell vile City Council committee was appointed to draft an ordinance al- lowing the Cedar Creek Oil and Gas Company to lay pipes and furnish gas for Russellville from the Kibler field. The proposed ordinance will be con- sidered at a meeting December 13.
 The Wild Cat Gas and Oil Com pany is being organized by Van Buren and Fort Smith capitalists, and will be incorporated with at least $20,00O capital stock.
 The Rev P. Carnahan, who has preached at regular appointments in Benton county more than 500 times and who preached his first sermon in Bentonville in November, 1869, Is still living at Bentonville and is ac- lively engaged in the ministry. ln Foreman's petition to the county Judge for road district has bee,n < granted. A road will be extended teisH miles from the Anderson bridge olA the Walrut bayou to Kicks ferry or ( Red iver.
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Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
Quiet Again in Haiti.

Washington.-"All quiet throughout Haiti" was the report by cable to the Navy Department from Rear Admiral Caperton at Port au Prince.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

In civil suit growing out of the famous horse racing swindles at Hot Springs several years ago, the court refused to give John H. Humping a judgment of S3,7SS against the Ar kansas National bank at Hot Springs for drafts which the bank paid. Rum D. ing, Montana resident, put up drafts as bet on a fake race. Ed Spear, now awaiting a second federal trial in connection with the cases, procured the money from the bank on the drafts Humping sued Spear and the bank in the Garland Circuit Court to recover his loss. He was given a judgment against Spear, but the court held that the bank was not liable un- less it could be proved it was par ty to the swindle.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Resolutions favoring a program of national defense probably will be adopted by the Arkansas National Guard Association at a meeting in Lit tie Rock, December IA and 15, accord ing to members The meeting was called by Maj. Sam D. Crawford of Fl Dorado, president of the associa- tion, after a conference with other of fcers of the guard who are members. Major w. c. Bradford, assistant to ad- juantant General Lloyd England, was appointed to prepare a program. The association, composed of officers and former officers of the Arkansas Ma tional Guard, has 130 members.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
To Stop Rent Increases.

London.-A bill was introduced in the House of Commons to restrict the war increases in rents and the calling in of mortgages on small dwelling houses in certain areas.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

In an article entitled, What Is the Matter With the Public Schools of Arkansas?" published in the "Arkan- sas Teacher" for November and re- printed as a University of Arkansas bulletin, John c. Futrall, president of the State University and member of the State Board of Education, makes a strong plea for the passage of the constitutional amendment now pend ing which will permit local school districts to vote an additional 5 mill tax for school purposes. .,
 Gov. Hays nominated the Rev. W. M. Wright, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Camden, as a representa- tive of the state to accompany the party Henry Ford will take to Europe December in the interest of world peace The nomination was made af. ter MT. Ford telegraphed the governor to make such a nomination on his re- fusal to accompany the party.
 Efforts of department and mercan. tile store owners and managers to have special permits issued by the Minimum Wage Commission to permit women employees to work longer than nine hours per day during the Christ mas holiday season was consid- cred by the commission, according to Commissioner of Labor Clary, the chairman.
 Several minor cases were disposed of at the December meeting of the Arkansas Railroad Commission. No important cases were heard. The com mission decided to hold it's January meeting January 12, instead of Jan- uary 5, the regular meeting date.
 On account of the Arkansas Stock Growers annual convention and farm ers week in Little Rock, January TO- 13, the Rock Island announces special excursion rates from all points on its lines in Arkansas. Tickets will be on sale January 1912, with return im- it of January 15.
 A date for the Democratic State Convention and apportionment, by counties, of delegates to the conven- tion, will be among the important mat ters taken up by the Democratic State Central Committee at it's meet ing here December g.
 Hugh R. Carter, state highway engi- neer, was in Lewisville inspecting plans and bids for the construction of several bridges.
 A meeting of the State Capitol Com mission probably will be called in a few days to consider the proposed compromise of the Caldwell & Drake controversy. Senator John I. Moore of Helena, chairman of the conlmis- sion, was in Little 'ssto> arrange meeting with Govt
 governor was at the se4A
 date was set.
 The Dixie Book CompaA
 delphia, capitalized at $3,tV
 ticles of incorporation. N
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The State Bank Commission grant ed a charter to the Peoples bank of Leslie, capitalized at $14,000. The off cers are: J. o. Cotton, president; J. N Bromley, vice president; E. L. Pyle, cashier. The other members of the Board of Directors are: Sam G. Daniel, A. H. Hudspeth, J. A. Hen ley, A. c. James and A. G. Killibrew.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Two masked boys held up and roooed Chicago drug store after binding and gagging two clerks.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

In what it calls authoritative state ment," Zurich, Switzerland, paper declares the central powers have de- cided to create an independent king dom of Albania bordering on Austria, Bulgaria and Greece.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08
NEWS IF THE WEEK
 FROM OVER WORLD
HAPPENINGS IN OUR OWN AND OTHER COUNTRIES
 BRIEFLY TOLD.
SHORT ITEMS FOR BUSY MEN
Weeks News Condensations Re- viewed Without Comment-Aii Nations Find Something to
 Edify and instruct

Letters from the Gallipoli peninsula Say that a Queensland cavalryman named Sing holds the record among the Australian troops as a sniper. Up to the first of September Sing had shot 91 Turks.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

n Foreman's petition to the county
 Judge for road district has bee,n granted A road will be extended teil miles from the Anderson bridge oi the Walrut bayou to Kicks ferry or Red iver.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Approximately $3,00O was paid to employees of the state upon the issu- ance of November salary warrants. Of the amount $2,404.04 was paid into the genepal revenue fund by Attorney General Wallace Davis from inheri- tance taxes collected. The remainder was received from various offices in small amounts for fees.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

A big persimmon tree, which grew in J. D. Coats horse lot near Noun tain View, is being converted into lumber It is said to be the first time persimmon lumber has ever been manufactured in Stone county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Sergeant H. F. Freedman, in charge oI federal property in use by the Ar kansas National Glla-ee from Hope, where he completed tour TO check up federal property in armor- ies All armories have been checked except that at Little Rock. It will be inspected and the property checked the latter part of this week, Sergeant Freedman said.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Under construction of the new prohibition law of Colorado, it is found that minee pie, plum pudding and such other delicacies will come under the ban.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

c. w. Watson, federal demonstra- tion agent, and District Agent R. c. Davidson, visited Jonesboro and named Miss Leila Culberhouse as assistant to County Demonstrator w. c. Proc tor.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

An epidemic of smallpox at Heber Springs is practically under control, according to Dr. C. w. Garrison, state health officer, who returned from there Under a proclamation of the mayor and an order by Dr. Garrison, no child is allowed to enter school without showing vacination certiti- cate. All persons who have been ex- posed must be vacc1nated or remain quarantined 14 days.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The DriggsSeabury Ordnance cor poration of Sharon, Pa, has acquired the Savage Arms Go. of Utica, N. Y. The latter company manufactures all kinds of side arms.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Lloyd England, as receiver for the State National bank, filed suit in Cir cult Court against L. J. Mentor for the collection of two notes on which he is principal and another on which he is surety, totaling about $2,500. Judgment for interest on the notes dating from the early part of 1914 is also asked.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

R. H. Williams, sheriff and collec- tor of Jefferson county, sent his bond for $515,O00 to the state auditor at Little Rock. The aggregate wealth of the 23 signers is about $2,0O0,00
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The liner Minnesota, bound for London with grain on her farewell voyage under American registry, has put back to San Francisco because of disabled machinery.
 Stuart Hall, the main building at the College of Emporia, Kan. was de- stroyed by fire.
 Six Germans, members of the crew of the American ship Poltalloch, have been arrested and interned at Queens town, Ireland
 Sir Spencer Ponsonby-Fane, who was an attache of the British embassy at Washington in 1S46-47. is dead at the age of 91.
 Andrew Geisert, returning to his farm from Niles, Kan, saw a 7-year- old boy with stick fighting off five wolves. Geisert drove the beasts away with a whip.
 A fourth son was born to the em- press of Japan on Thursday, Dec. 2.
 A slx-foot channel in the Mississippi rom St. Paul to the mouth of the Missouri was indorsed at the meeting ot the Upper Mississippi River Im- proyement association in Quincy.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The gin of the Planters Gin Com pany, owned by O. R. McKennon, at Dumas, was partially destroyed by fire. Loss about S1,500, covered by insurance. The fire is believed to have started from match or nail in the Int fiue.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The Washington state prohibition law has been found invalid by the state supreme court.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The Dixie Book CompaI delphia, capitalized at $3.0 ticles of incorporation.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Fort Smith his secured the assist ance of the Commercial Club at Shreveport, La., ln it's fight to route the Jefferson highway through west ern Arkansas instead of Oklahoma.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

In view of the resignation of the cabinet of Premier Castro of Portu- gal, congress was called in special session
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Several minor cases were disposed of at the December meeting of the Arkansas Railroad Commission. No important cases were heard. The com mission decided to hold it's January meeting January 12, instead of Jan uary 5, the regular meeting date.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Henry Jones fined $25 for assult to kill in Calhoun county last July was relieved of payment of the fine by n proclamation issued from the office ok kGovernor Hays.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

The Rev P. Carnahan, who has preached at regular appointments in Benton county more than 500 times and who preached his first sermon in Bentonville in November, 1869, Is still living at Bentonville and is ac- lively engaged in the ministry.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

In the orchard of John Taylor, near Batesville, is Red June apple tree which bore good crop at the proper time this season and which has just matured another crop.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

Governor Hays pardoned Lee Dol lins and Sld Johnson and Mack John son of Clay county, sentenced last January to one year each for grand larceny, and E. R. Williams of Yell county, sentenced in September to one year for disposing of mortgaged property.