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lations of the guests. Just then wait
er passed through with ices on tray.
| called to him and he stopped.
A moment later Long Sin himself
took an ice from the tray and retreat
ed back Of the portieres. No one was
about, and he hastily drew bottle
from his pocket. On the bottle was a
Chinese label. He palmed the bottle,
and anyone who had CHANGED to see
him would have noticed that he passed
it two or three times over the ice, then,
lifting the portieres, entered the draw
ing room again.
He had made the circuit of the
rooms in such a way as to bring him
self out directly in my path. With a
smile he stopped before me, rubbing
both hands together.
at is for Miss Elaine?' he asked.
nodded.
BY this time several of the guests
who were fascinated with Long Sin
gathered about us. Long Sin fiuttered
open a Chinese fan which he had used
in his tricks, passed 1t over my hand,
and in some incomprehensible way l
felt the plate with the ice literally dis
appear from my grasp. My face must
have shown my surprise. A burst of
laughter from the other guests greeted
me. looked at Long Sin, half angry,
yet unable to say anything. for the
joke was plainly on me. He smiled,
made another pass with the fan. and
instantly the plate with the Ice was
back in my hand.
Meanwhile Kennedy had been NOV
ing from one to another of the guests
seeking Elaine. He had already taken
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-05-07

table Compound, and now feel like
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name Chong Wah Tong, thinking of
the investigation which the coroner
had asked him to make into the MUIR
der He and Long Sin moved few
steps away, discussing the affair.
Elaine and I were still talking over
the entertainment
She happened to place her hand on
the desk near Long Sin. My back was
toward him and did not see him start
suddenly and look at her hand. On it
was the ring-the ring which, un-
known to us, Long Sin had found in
the passageway under Aunt Tabby's,
garden, of which he had been robbed,
Long Sin decided to recover the ring
by stealth.
Elaine was still talking enthusiast
tically about her party, when Long Sin
turned from Kennedy and moved to-
ward us with bow.
"The lady speaks of an Oriental re-
ception," he remarked. would she
care to engage magician?"
Elaine turned to him surprised. do
you mean that you are magician?"
she asked, puzzled.
Long Sin smiled quietly. He reached
over and took small bottle from Ken
nedy's laboratory table. Holding it in
his hand almost directly before US, he
made few slight-of-hand passes and,
presto! the bottle had disappeared. A
few more passes, and test tube APP
peared in its place. Before we knew it
he had caused the test tube to disap-
pear and the bottle to reappear. We
all applauded enthusiastically.
81 don't think that is such bad
idea after ALL" nodded Kennedy to
Elaine.
1t was the night of the reception.
The Dodge library was transformed.
The Oriental hangings which Elaine
and Kennedy had purchased seemed
to breathe mysticism. At the far end
of the room a platform had been ar
ranged to form stage on which Long
Sin was to perform his sleight of hand.
Almost everybody had arrived when
Elaine turned to the guests and intro
duced Long Sin with little speech.
l shall not attempt to describe the
amazing series of tricks which he per-
formed. His hands and fingers seemed
to move like lighting.
He had finished and every one
crowded about him to congratulate
him on his skill. His only answer,
however, was his inscrutable smile.
This is wonderful, wonderful" I
repeated as l happened to meet Elaine
alone. We walked into the conserva-
tory while the guests were crowding
around Long Sin. She seated herself
for the first time during the evening.
MAY get you an ice?" suggested.
She thanked me, and | hurried off.
AS passed through the drawing room
| did not notice that Long Sin had
managed to escape further congratu-
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an ice from the waiter and was going
in the direction of the conservatory.
There he found her.
Wont you take this ice?" he asked,
handing 1t to her.
ct is very kind of you," she said,
but l have already sent Walter for
one"
Kennedy insisted and she took it.
She had already started to eat it
when I appeared in the doorway.
Kennedy laughed, rather pleased at
having beaten me.
Never mind, Walter" he said with
a smile, "I'll take 1t. And er-I don't
think that Elaine will object If you
play the host for little while with
Aunt Josephine" he limited.
Kennedy, however, was not alone.
Back In the palms in the conservatory
two beady black eyes were eagerly
watching.
Chatting with animation, Kennedy
tasted the ice. He had taken only a
couple of spoonfuls when look of
wonder and horror seemed to spread
over his face.
He rose quickly. A cold sweat
seemed to break out all over him. His
nerves almost refused to respond.
He took only few steps, began to
stagger, and finally sank down on the
floor.
Elaine screamed.
We rushed In from the library and
drawing room.
He had fallen near the fountain and
one hand dropped over into the water.
AS he fell back he seemed to have
only just enough strength to withdraw
his hand from the fountain. On the
stone coping, slowly and laboriously,
he moved his finger.
whats the matter, old man."
asked, bending over him.
There was no answer, but he man
aged to turn his head, and | followed
the direction of his eyes.
With trembling finger he was trac-
ing out, one by one, some letters.
looked and it flashed over me what he
meant. He had written with the water:
"Digitalin-lab'-
l jumped up and almost without a
word dashed out of the conservatory,
down the hall and into the first car
waiting outside.
ITO the laboratory" l directed, Civ
ing the driver the directions, "and
drive like the deuce!"
Fortunately there was no one to
stop us, and / know we broke all the
speed laws of New York. l dashed
into the laboratory, almost broke
open the cabinet, and seized the bot
tie of digitalin and a hypodermic
syringe, then rushed madly out again
and into the car.
Meanwhile some of the guests had
lifted up Kennedy, too excited to no
tice Long Sin in his hiding place.
They had laid Craig down on couch
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystified by a
series of murders and other crimes, The
principal clue to the criminal is the warn
ing letter which is sent to the victims,
signed with "clutchlng hand" The lat
est victim of the mysterious assassin is
Taylor Dodge the insurance president
His daughter. Elaine, employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective. to
try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson, a newspaper man. After many
fruitless attempts to put Elaine and Craig
Kennedy out OF the way the Clutching
Hand Is at last found to be none other
than Perry Bennett, Elaines lawyer and
the man she is engaged to marry. Ben
nese criminals! The Chlnaman forces
from Bennett the secret of the where
abouts of S,OOO000. Then he gives the
lawyer a potion which will suspend ami
nation for months. Kennedy reaches Ben
nett's side just after he has lost con-
seriousness and supposes him dead
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and were endeavoring to revive him.
Someone had already sent for a doc
tor, but the aconite was working
quickly on its victim.
I scarcely waited for the car to
stop in front of the house. I opened
the door and rushed In.
Without a word I thrust the anti
dote and the syringe into the hands
of the doctor and he went to work
Immediately. We watched with anx-
iety. Finally Kennedy's eyes opened
and gradually his breathing seemed
to become more normal.
The antidote had been given in time.
Kennedy was considerably broken
up by the narrow escape which he
had had, and, naturally, even the next
morning, did not feel like himself.
In the excitement Of leaving
Elaine's we had forgotten the bottle
of digitalin.
Kennedy looked rather wan and
peaked, but insisted on going to the
laboratory as usual.
do you remember what became of
the bottle of digitalin?" he asked,
fumbling in the closet
Mechanically felt in my own peck
cts: it was not there. l shook my
head
81 don't seem to remember what be.
came of it-perhaps we left 1t there.
In fact, we must have left 1t there"
81 don't like to have such things
lying around loose" remarked Ken,
nedy. taking up his hat and coat with
forced energy. 81 think we had better
get it."
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Work of Torpedoes.

Torpedoes cost over 81, 900 each; con-
sequently they are not discharged I'M
less there is a fair chance of hitting
the object aimed at. So far the yes
sells hit by torpedoes have been sta
tionary or only moving slowly; but it
is probable that as the crews of sub
marines become more expert they will
be able to hit warship occasionally
when she is moving at high speed.
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SoHlouilu has uoiio
more for me than
anything else, and /
had the best physi-
clan here. l was SO
weak and nervous
that l could not do
my work and suf-
fered with pains low
down in m y right
side for a year or
more. | took Lydia
f.. Pinkham's Vepe-
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FARMERS Wife
TOO ILL TO WORK
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Kasota, MINI. 81 am glad to say
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
=or 10th Celebration

For 10th Celebration
A mass meeting of the Mexican popu-
lation was held at the Empire Thea
tire after the show on Thursday night
to discuss plans for the celebration
of the 18th of September. Over 100
of the representative Mexicans of the
camp were in attendance and the
proposition was gone into thoroughly
and committees on different arrange
ments were appointed to report at
later date. For years past the cele-
bration of the Mexican independence
day has been a big event in Morenci
and it is the intention OF the Junta
Patriotica this year If the celebration
is held to eclipse any efforts of
past years in magnitude and variety
of entertainment. The officers elect
ed at the meeting Thursday night are
Fernando Gardia, President; Aniceto
Msnriquez, Vfce-President; FTorencio
Nevarez, Secretary; Daniel Ybarra,
treasurer; Dionicio Marichalar, Qua
dalupe Acosta and Eliseo Ulloa, di-
reetors.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
NOTICE TO THE PEOPLE OF
MORENCI:

F, After September I, 1915, by order
Of the Arizona Corporation Commits
sion, new schedule of rates and a
change In handling the town situ-
alton will be effective. The rates
and rules and regulations in force
are 8. file in the office of The Mo-
rencI Water Company, adjoining the
ella Valley Bank and Trust Com
pany, in the Hotel Morenci building.
The new rates and rules require all
consumers to make application for
water at the office of the Company.
The Company will be prepared to re-
ceive applications on or about July
20, 1915. After September 1, 1915,
water will be cutoff from any premis-
es for which no application has been
made by that date, as this is re-
quired by the order of the Arizona
Corporation Commission.
THE MORENcI WATER CO.
7-23-St
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
Kicked by Horse

Kicked by Horse
Master Roland Hill, the young son
of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hill, who has
been visiting on the Craufurd ranch
at York, was kicked in the face by a
horse Tuesday afternoon and serious
ly injured. Word was at once con-
veyed to the parents in Morenci and
Mr.. Hill left for York in an automo-
bile and brought the injured lad to
the D. C.. hospital, arriving about
o'clock at night. Upon examination
it was found that several teeth had
been knocked out and he was severe
ly cut about the forehead. The
young man is resting easily at this
time and is suffering no serious con-
sequences from the experience.
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Harman-M orris-

Harmaa-M orris-
Tuesday evening at seven o'clock in
the presence of g. few friends occur
red the marriage of Jay Lewis Har-
man and Clara F. Morris, the we'd
ding ceremony being performed by
Rev. Allan Krichbaum. The couple
were welded in their new home on D
hill which the bridegroom had in
readiness and which they are now
occupying. Mr.. Hartman has been in
Morenci for some time and is employ
ed in the A. c. mine office in a
clerical capacity while the bride form
erly resided in FL Paso. Dean Mason
of Clifton, was the only out of town
guest. We join in extending well
wishes to the newly weds.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

J. H. Norris, who has been spend
ing his vacation in Ell Paso, and
Chihuahua, Mexico, returned home
Sunday night. Mrs. Norris, who &C
companied him upon the trip, will
remain in Ell Paso for a. more extend
ed visit.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
Vaudeville at Empire

The Empire Theatre has been draw
bag exceptionally large crowds this
week the attraction being Turich and
Raquito. The vaudeville stunt is
being run in connection with the pic
lures and as quick change artist
Turich is in a class by himself. They
will play return engagement be-
ginning Monday night and the COM
bined entertainment is we'll worth the
price of admission to anyone.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Uncle George Chase has this week
resigned his position with the De-
troit Copper company and accepted
similar employment with the United
Verde at Clarkdale. Uncle George is
an ed timer in this district and his
many friends regret his departure.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
III from Scorpion bite

I'LL from Scorpion Bite
Edward Orr, youngest. son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. H. Orr, has been serf-
ously i'll this week suffering from the
bite of a scorpion which stung him
on the finger. For a time his con-
dition was precarious but he has
thrown off the effects of the poison
and at the present time his condition
is greatly improved.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Rates on crude and refined petro-
leum from eastern and coast points to
Arizona will be reduced materially
September / under the decision OF
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
ARIZONA

Hanson, j. w. Mountjoy, Chris Cox,
]. 1. Watson, and w. T.. Schuyler.
In conclusion of the evenings bust
ness the members repaired to the din
ing room of the Morenci Hotel where
they enjoyed sumptuous banquet
and smoker. Impromptu speeches and
talks were given and the evening was
one to be remembered.
Miss Elva McDougal entertained
number of friends at her pretty
home on Wednesday evening with a
sheet and pillow case party. All
the guests came attired in the ghostly
garb and dancing was enjoyed through
out the evening. At an appointed
time the masks were raised and
much amusement was derived from
the Transformation. Cooling punch
other refreshments before the close
of the evenings good time. victrola
music was enjoyed and used for
dancing and the piano for musical
games. At a. late hour the affair was
brought to a close.
With vowed intention to take away
some of the laurels grabbed by the
Mexican ball team during the past
several contests, the American bunch
won their game last Sunday after
noon ia a loosely played affair with
a score Of twenty to sixteen. Taken
frcm the point of view of some of
the spectators, it was an amusing
game from beginning to end, with hap
] peniHgs unusual that appeal to !,
humored' crowd. Four runs crossing
THE plate on account of a short fly
and wild throws and finally the fourth
/ runner was beaned on the head on
his way to home plate. A ball
4 thrown toward the fence narrowly
missed youngster who had his
head through small place, and was
watching the game. AS many as
flour pitchers worked for the Amerf-
leans while Pete Cuaron finished the
fgame for the Mexicans. It was an
A1open game, plenty of hitting and
plenty, of errors so that the entire af-
flair WAS funny.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

J. NJ. F. Varela, who has been
employed in, the dry goods department
Of the P. D. NJ. Co. for several
years, has resigned his position and
will go into business for himself in
the near fture.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Two more land selections have been
filed by the state land commissioner.
One selection includes 6,391 acres and
the other 1920 acres, both in Cochise
county.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Mrs. Sam Abraham, of Clifton, mo-
tored to Morenci Tuesday afternoon
with a party of friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
Cousin Drowned on EastIand-

E. J. Ruben received word from
Chicago this week to the effect that
he lost cousin in the Eastland dis
aster last week. The young lady's
name was Freda Kannberg and she
lad been in the employ of the West
en- Electric company for many years
ard was a valued employee of the
company.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06
Returns from Colorado

Mrs. R. C. Harris and baby who
have been on an extended visit with
relatives and friends in Colorado for
the past two months, returned to
their home In Morenci Tuesday even
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

= Manuel Robes has resigned his
position with the P D. N. Co. and
Is now in the cleaning and repair
ing business in Newtown.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

I. L. Quiat returned on Tuesday
evening from an extended trip cover
ing visits in the many northwestern
cities, including the coast cities and
the fairs There were some con-
lectures about Mr. Quiat when he
left as to his real intentions during
this trip, but since he has returned
alone, all bets are off.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Ben c. Fehrman, deputy clerk of
the Superior Court, who has just
returned from a hunting trip in the
White mountains, was up from Cliff
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Miss Louise Kelly, who has been
spending several weeks on the coast,
return to Morenci the first of the
week.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Hugh Forbes, who has been en-
ployed in the &C store department. at
Cananea for the past year, arrived in
Morenci Wednesday and has accept
ed position with the Longfellow
store in the dry goods department.
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Visitors from Metcaif-

Visitors from Metcalf-
w. E. Kelly and Miss Drake were
over from Metcalf Saturday after
noon for a short visit. Mr.. and Mrs.
r j. Coleman, of Clifton, accompan-
led them during their stay in MWenci.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

returned home on last Sunday even
ing from a several months visit in
the coast cities and an enjoyable sight
seeing trip.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

N. K. Loder returned home We'd
nesday evening from a. several weeks
visit at the expositions and incident
ally attended the Elks convention in
Los Angeles during his vacation.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Considerable talk was aroused dur
ing the past week in camp over the
malicious wholesale poisoning of dogs
that occurred on two different nights.
On one morning the scavengers pick
ed up a dozen dead dogs and on the
following morning four more We're
found 1t is certainly small trick
to deliberately lay poison for dogs and
any one caught doing such a thing
should be summarily dealt with TX
Cards were received this week BY
many friends of Chas. A. Rockey,
formerly of this place, announcing the
arrival of baby girl, Martha Caro-
line, at his home in Detroit, Michi-
gan, on Monday morning, July 26th.
Frank A. Ayers will entertain
number Of friends to mine party on
Friday evening of this week. His
guests are looking forward to an
enjoyable time and something some
what out Of the ordinary.
One of the prominent deals in real
estate that has occurred here in some
time was made last week, when Mrs.
u
house and old home to E. P. Sharp.
Mrs Heinrichs decided some time
ago to take a long rest and will prob
ably make an extended visit with her
daughter, Miriam, in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp will continue to
let their rooms and maintain the high
standard of people who have lived in
the place for years.
A number OF the peighborhood ladies
were entertained in a delightful way
on Tuesday Afternoon at sewing at the
home of Mrs. Harry w. Hill. The
time was spent in a most delightful
manner in a social time and the
affair in conclusion was made COM
plete with a dainty lunch.
In spite of mall summer congrega-
ton at the Morenci Chapel on last
Sunday evening, a mixed quartette
rendered two beautiful anthems which
were excellent and much appreciated
by all During the warm weather
Rev Krich0aum is conducting short
services ana a general invitation is
extended to all to attend.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Cotton returned
to Morenci last week from months
visit with home folks and friends in
Gigelow, Kan.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Messrs. Leonard and Harold Wright
of Hurley, New Mexico, arrived in
Morenci last week and are the guests
of their brother, Roscoe Wright.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

DR.. J.. H. Bryant moved into one
of the houses on D Hill on the High
Trail on Tuesday of this week.
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4. zNOEenci Leader
"A. JACKSON, Editor and Mgr

~ , ~ !. - = \ y
ing. The summer widowers are
gradually coming into their own
lagdan. : ~
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Sheedy return
ed home last Sunday from several
months visit with their parents in
Los Angeles.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1915-08-06

E. A. Eisenacher was moved to his
home last Saturday evening and is
rapidly convalescing from his recent
operation.