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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-01-16

With them. In order not 10 confuS
my possible finger prints on the busr
he lifted II or
] gave a gasp of surprise
There. III the toy W the safe
yaWned u gaping hole. through which
~ could have thrust his arm,
What is ito - asked. cruwdinI
about him.
"Thermif. hc replied laccnitally.
"Thermit2 repeated
"Nes-a compound w iron oxide anr
powdered aluminium invented hy
chemist al Essen. Germany II Eivei
n temperature w over fvc Thousand
degrees n viii cat a. way through
the strongest steel
Jennings. Ms mouth vide open sitt
wonder. advanced 10 take the bust
from Kennedy
"No-dont touch H.. hc waved hin
on. laying the bust an the desk. "l
want no one Nh touch it don't yot
sec how careful vas 10 use thu
paper. that there might ~ ~ ques
tion about any clu' this fellow NAV
have left IN the marhle7
As ~ spoke. craig vas HlstinE over
the surtacn Of thr bust with some
black powder.
Look" exclaimed Craig suddenly.
Finger prints" I cried cxcitcdly.
Yes nodded Kennedy. studying
them closely. "a clue perhaps"
What those little marks \ clue
asked a voice behind un
I turned and saw Elaine lookins
over orr shoulders. W fascinated N vas
evidently the first time she had real
lied that Kennedy was In fhe room
How can you tell anything nv
that" she asked
Why. easily. hc answered. pick
ing up 4 glass paper weight which
lay or the desk You see. I place
my finger ON this weight so Won
could see II even without the powder
on this glass. DC YOU see those linci'
There are various types nf markings
-four general types and each per
sons markings are different. even N
~ tho same general type loop. whorl
arch or composite"
He continued working as hc talked
Your thumb marks. for example,
Miss Dodge. arc different from mine
Mr.. Jameson are different from both
~ a. And this fellows finger prints
are still different u IN mathematical
~ Impossible 70 find two alike in
every respect
Kennedy VA holding tho paper
weight near the bust a. ~ talked
shall never forget the look ~
blank amarcmcnt on his fac All ~
benz over closer.
MY Goa" rn exclaimed cycitrdlr
"fhis fellow Nm n N ester criminal He
made stencils or something oi
so-. ,n which by some mcrhan
MI rrrrr lr hns actually forged
hitherto iniallible finger prints!
\ too. bent over and studied the
marks on the bust and those Ken
nedy had made on tho paper weight &
show Elaine
THE FINGER PRINTS ON THE
BUST WERE KENNEDY'S OWN.
CTO BE C~ONTINUEDD
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-01-16
THE CLUTCH|NG
HAND WINS
AGAIN.
NEW YORK MYSTERIOUS MAS
TER CRIMINAL PERFECTS
ANOTHER COUP.
City Police Completely BaffIed

Here's this murder OF Fletcher. the
retired banker and trustee OF the uni
versity." he explained. Not a clue
except a warning letter signed with
this mysterious clutching fist. Last
week II was the robbery OF the Hax-
worth jewels and the killing Of old
Haxworth. Again that curious sign of
the hand. Then there was the bastard
~ attempt on S~herburne. the steel
magnate. Not a rae OF the assail-
ant except this same clutching fist. So
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-01-16

touching the register. he wrenched the
telephone from the grasp of the deac
man. replacing II in its normal posi-
ton. Only for a second did he pause
TO look al his victim as he destroyed
the evidence of his work.
Minutes we're precious. First DOdge's
pockets. Their his desk engaged his a.
tention. There VAS left the safe.
As he approached the strong box
the master criminal took two vials
from his pocket Removing a bust u
Webster that stood on the safe. h.
poured the contents OF the Walls In two
mixed masses OF powder. forming q
heap on the safe. into which he insert
ed two magnesium wires.
lie lighted them. sprang back. hid
ing his eyes from the light. and a
binding Gush 81 fame. lasting per
haps ten seconds. poured out from the
top az the safe.
II was not an explosion. but just a
dazzling. Intense fame that sizzled and
cracked. II seemed impossible. hut
the glowing mass was literally sink
ing. sinking down into the cold steel
At last II burned through-as II the
safe had been OF finder.
Without waiting a moment longer
than necessary. the masked criminal
advanced again and actually put his
hands down through the top Of the
safe. pulling out a bunch OF papers.
Quickly he thrust them all. with just
a glance. into his pocket
Still working quickly. he took the
bust az the great orator. which tie had
removed. and placed IL under the light
Next. from his pocket he drew two
curious stencils. a. II were. which he
had apparently carefully prepared
With his hands. still carefully gloved.
he rubbed the stencils on his hair. A.
II to cover them with a film Of natural
oils. Then he deliberately pressed
them over the statue IN several
places. II was a peculiar action. and
he seemed to fairly gloat over II when
II was done and the bust returned u
its place. covering the hole
As ~noisclcsrly IS he had come. he
made his exit after one last malignant
look al Dodge. II was nOw but the
work Of a momen TO remove the wires
he had placed and climb out 81 tho
window. taking them and destroying
the evidence down In the cellar.
A low whistle from the masked
crook. now again IN the shadow.
brought his pal stealthily 90 hIs side
Its all right. he whispered hoarse-
~ 70 the man. Now you attend %
Limpy Red"
The villainOus looking pal nodded
and. without another word. the two
made their getaway. safely. In opposite
directions.
When Limpy Red. still trcmillr
left the office Of Dodge earlier in Nh
evening. he had repaired ~ f-' as y
stumbling feet would take him tO his
favorite dive M on Park Row.
Had the Bowery "siRkcrs rot got
into his eyes he might have noticed
among the late jewellers a man who
spoke TO no one. but took his plate
mar by ~ tha l.r
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Perhaps I can do no better than to
reconstruct the crime as Kennedy
later pieced these startling events to-
gether.
Long after had left and even after
Bennett left. Dodge continued working
In his library. for he was known as a
prodigious worker.
Had he taken the trouble. however,
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
DISPUTE PROBABLE
ON HAITI TREATY
Conventions With Southern Pow.
ers Discussed by Stone
and Lansing.

Prospects for the Colombian. Mica
rsyuan and Haitian treaties were
discussed today at a long conference
between Senator Stone. chairman OF
the Foreign Relations Committee. ard
Secretary of state Lansing.
This was the first extended confer.
ence between the two since Mr.. Lans-
ing hos been Secretary of State. Al
the meeting. not only tn treaties
which are coming UP this winter IL,
the Senate, but other questions OF
foreign policy were gone over.
Although no details OF the confer.
ence were given out. 1t Is the under
standing the Administration will con :
tinue to back up tho Ntcaraguan and
Colombian treaties. II IL especially
anxious about the Haitian treaty.
This has been retiGed by Haiti. u
will be laid before the Senate and tho
Foreign Relations Committee early
In tho session. and is xpectcd to eS-
cite a sharp controversy
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
CAPT. BRIT TAIN TO
COMMAND MICHIGAN
viii Be Succeeded on Bureau Of
Navigation by Commander
J. n. Dayton.

A series OF important orders to naval
officers was issued today by Secretary
Daniels.
Capt. c. B. Britain. OF the Bureau
OF Navigation. is detached and ordered
to command the Michigan. He will be
succeeded by Commander John'H. Day
ton: Captain Britain has served as
assistant to Rear Admiral Blue. chief
OF the bureau.
Capt. A. =. Niblack is detached from
command OF the Michigan to wait
orders. Capt. l.. II. Chandler is de-
| taached from the general board TO
command the New Hampshire. Capt.
Edwin A. Anderson Is detached from
command Of the New Hampshire to
wait orders and probably will succeed
Capt. A. T. Long as superintendent of
the naval auxiliary service at Norfolk.
Commander Arthur Macarthur II de-
tached from the Nebraska to command
the San Francisco. and there are other
orders affecting officers Of lower rank.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

that District citizens had nightmares
tecause OF the threats made In Congress
10 uproot the ~ iesent fiscal plan.
H. l.. Rust.
~. l.. Rust. real estate operator:
Declared the half-apd.haIf plan had
been beneficial In every way. Said It's
abolition might result In Congress fall
ing 70 make necessary appropriations
Tor the District. Said the question OF
surplus Of District revenues over
Federal appropriations need not cause
worry, ms that money is needed for
improvements.
Il. +. Collsday.>
u. +. Colladay. president OF the Fed
GRAFTON OF Citizens Associations:
1T would he well to have the half
and.ha,f system fully restored and 1T
ernlly administered. The haIf-and- "
system OF taxation has not been car
ried out here for several years. The
law ought to have been lived UP to-
julius Peyser.
julius Peyser. lawyer and banker:
we ought to have a corporation here
known as the city OF Washington. and
also some form or local government.
The heads OF the local goyernment
ought to bo elected by the peopIe OF
the District. There II no criticism or
the present heads OF tho District. how
aver my
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
Best Treatment for Catarrh
s. S. S. Removes the Cause


blood
the point dnt suffer with catarr not The remedy
s.
s.
4. a
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
ROCKVILLE.

At her home near Laytonsyiile. Mrs.
Alverda Griffith. aged seventy-seyen.
wife Of Harry Griffith. died on Mon.
day. Besides her husband, the follow
ing children survive: Mrs. j. II.
Balthis. OF Baltimore. and Mrs. Zados
NJ. Cooke and Mrs. Julia White, of
this county. The funeral took place
at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, from the
family residence. burial being at Cos
hen.
Edward Cleveland Alderton, OF Grand
Junction. Ohio. and Miss Eta NJ. Gates,
OF Lay Hin. Md. wers married at
Spencerville by the Rev. Henry z. Al
bnugh.
The Rev. Joh1 E: Fort ofriciated at
the marriage Of William Forrest Moore.
Of Etchison. and Miss Pearl Estelle
Pearce. Of Damascus.
In the sixth annual field trials of the
Mont gomery County Foxhunters' A.
day. the Judges awarded prizes as fol.
lows: First. silver cup and cash. to
Fly. belonging to z. n. Waters. Jr.. OF
Goshen. Nd: second. silver cup and
+. Gott, OF Dickerson, Md: third. sill.
yer cup ond cash. to Jer. belonging &c
Edmund c. Davis, OF colesville. Nd.
fourth. cash. to Dexter, belonging &c
Charles A. CiaSett. of Rockville.
In his suit for 81 600 damages against
Edward .. Edmonston. tIry In The
circuit court awarded cent damages
to william y. viett. chief Of police a
Union station, Washington.
Viett claimed that Edmonston struci
him on the side OF the head without
prov ocation. seriously injuring him.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
JOINT FISCAL COMMITTEE
AWAITS PRINTED RECORD

The members Of the joint Fiscal Relations Committee Senate
and House at the call Of Chairman Chiffon
the testimony taken the hearings during the three
weeks has been printed They will consider tes
mony, probably about the time Congress convenes
Senator Chiffon left Washington last night and
known he will is understood that the committee
desires to have a report ready when Congress meets.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
Finds Substitute Here
As Material for Pots

The soil OF the United States or
America has been enlisted in the aid of
the American glass industry. The Pitts
bur- laboratory of the Commerce De-
par1ment has discovered that, better
pots can be made for glass maker.
eign clays. which can no longer be oh
tanned
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
Mrs. E. g. Bracken to Be
Buried at Arlington

Capt. f. G. Bracken. OF the Twenty
third Infantry. has arrived in Washing
ton from Jacksonville. Fla, where he
was stationed recently. to accompany
the body OF his wife, who died suddenly
last Sunday.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
o'clock at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
Tax Plans Offered
Investigators Call
For Weeks of Stud)
Resume of Widely Divergent Views Set Forth by
Prominent Citizens Shows Suggestions Ranging
Between Single Tax and No Levy at All-Re-
port of Hearing Is Voluminous.

Widely divergent views Of prominent citizens Of Washington
suggestions that all the way from the single to the levying
Of whatever the National Capital and from proposals to
retain the hafandha principle demands that be abolished al
today before the joint Congressional committee named
investigate and the equity Of the fiscal relations be-
tween the District and Federal Governments.
The hearings before the committee began October rs and
have continued practically without interruption until yesterday The
Rna arguments Of the contendng factions and the
ttee Of going voumnou record and weigh
ing each Of the many relief plans suggested
That this process will require several weeks probable The
members of the committee Senators Chiffon chairman Salisbury
and Works Congressman Rane Gard and Cooper hope
their report ready with the opening Of Congress.
RESUME OF SUGGESTIONS.
Of suggestions made by many local witnesses
appearing before the Congressional committee during past
is as
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
EVANSVILLE.

Funeral services for DR.. Charles A.
Fox. OF Beitsville. who died suddenly at
the home OF his daughter, Mrs. W. +.
Barron. In Washington. took place yes
terday afternoon from St Johns Prot
estant Episcopal Church. Beltsytlle.
District No. 3. of the Prince George
County Sunday school Association. com
prised of the schools located in River
dale, College Park, Berwyn. Branch
vile. and Beltsville. will hold an insti-
tute on November % In the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. at Beitsville.
The topic TO be considered will be Sec
ondary and Evangelical Work
The NeiEhborhood Club will be enter
tanned this afternoon at the home OF
Mrs PercIval Melbourne.
Mr.. and Mrs. 10. &. Brown arc spe nd
inS several weeks with relatives In Do
man. W. Va.
Otis X. Logan. who has been visitin 8
friends and relatives here. has returned
TO his home in Atlanta.
Mrs. George r. Masters and children
are spending several weeks with reii-
tives In Boston. Mass.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
ALEXANDRIA HAS
TAXATION QUESTION
Lower Board Of Council Meets
Tonight to Consider What
Action Shall Be Taken.

ALEXANDRIA. Nov. 1.-THE lower
board Of city council will hold n special
kmeeting tonight to consider what action
she'll be taken In reference to the col
lection Of taxes In the territory recently
annexed TO the city. Charles II. Gala
han. commissioner Of revenue. acting
upon instructions from the State audi
tor. refused to assess the property. The
State auditor held that the revenue re-
ceived this year from that property
should be paid to the treasurers OF Alex
andria and Fairfax counties. and was
not due to Alexandria city. At a recent
meeting OF council the finance commit
tee was authorized to retain Attorney
John NJ. johnson to assist the corpora
ton attorney in taking legal action TO
compel Commissioner Callahan to make
the assessment. Mr., johnson has de-
declined to accept the work. and It will be
necessary for council to secure another
attorney.
Matilda J. Rafferty,. nfty-one years old,
wife Of John T. Rafferty,, died yesterday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frances r.
Quinn. The deceased was a native of
Charles county, Md. She Is survived by
her husband. The funeral will take
Mary's Catholic Church.
Frank NJ. Smith and company will
present the comedy. In the Corner
store at the Lyceum Hall on the night
OF November . for the becnfit of Mrs.
George Craven. whose husband was ac-
c,dentally killed recently.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Bashford were held this morning from
~. Mays Catholic Church, being con.
Quoted by the Rev. 1. F. Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Downham. who
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary OF
their marriage at their home last night,
were the recipients Of many handsome
presents. The entertainment was at
| tended by. their children and grandchil.
dren and a few intimate friends, in.
Guiding four OF the company OF 100 who
were present at their wedding fifty
years ago.
The annual visitation Of the officers
and members Of Andrew Jackson
Lodge. No. lao, A. F. A. NJ. to Alex
andria- Washington Lodge, No. %, will
lake place November 25.
| Mr.. w: Powell Trplett and Miss
| Triplett have returned to Gil Prince
street for the winter.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17
ANACOSTIA.

A movement has been started TO
change the name Of the Public Improve
ment Association of Congress Heights
to the Congress Heights Citizens Asso-
citation. At one time there were two as
sociations In tho suburb. and the ono
that has gone out of existence was
known bv the latter name.
The ladies' Guild Of Emmanuel
Church has completed plans for annual
fall supper to be held today in the
basement Of the parish hall in v street
Mrs. Edward +. Wood Is general chair
man.
Mrs. W. W. Tolson entertained Al
luncheo yesterday in honor Of Miss Nj
ma Thrift. OF Kinsale. Va.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Bashford were held this morning from
~. Mays Catholic Church. being con.
Quoted by the Rev l. F. Kelly.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

FRANK NJ. Smith and company will
present the comedy. I'm the Corne,
store at the Lyceum Hall on the nigh
OF November . for the beenfit OF Mrs
George Craven. whose husband was ac.
cidentally killed recently.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

| Otis r. Logan. who has been visiting 8
| friends and relatives here, has returned
| 70 his home in Atlanta.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

The annual visitation Of the officer.
and members Of Andrew jackson
Lodge. No. 100, A. F. A. NJ. to Alex
andria- Washington Lodge, No. %, will
fake place November %.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

Mrs. George r. Masters and children
are spending several weeks with reia-
tives In Boston. Mass.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. 10. c. Brown arc spend
ino several weeks with relatives In Do
mar. ". Va.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

The Neiehborhood Club will be enter
tained this afternoon at the home OF
Mrs perclval Melbourne.
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

| Oliver p, Newman. chairman Of the
Board Of Commissioners:
Commissions Bvownlew and I -
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

James Hugh Kelley. OF the Tax Reform
Association:
"The half-and-hslf plan served well
IN its day, became miechtef-maKer
later. and now the time has come wnen
II should be changed. Conditions are
different now" Mr. l>eeley advocated
Q eepsra' % MUNICIPAL and national
expenses a.d a board Of commissioners
~ rniCrlt' ~ whom should he chosen
The Washington times., 1915-11-17

The Rev. Joh0 E. Fort officiated at
the marriage Of William Forrest Moore
Of Etchison. and Mas Pearl Estelle
Pearce, of Damascus.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
Leon Pounds Dead.

Leon Pounds, one of the best
known citizens of Washington Par
ish died early Thursday morning
following an extended illness. Death
was due to brieht's disease. He was
we'll known at Rio and has long
been identified with the upbuildine
of this Parish He was so years Of
age and is survived by a widow and
several children. The funeral ser
vices were held Thursday afternoon
under the auspices of the Masonic
lodge of which the deceased was a
prominent member. A number of
Bogalusa and FrankIinton Masons
attended the funeral. The remains
were layed to rest in the Pounds
cemetery.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
NEW RIFLE RANGE To Be
ESTABLISHED IN BoGALUsA

According to Major L A Toombs,
chef ordnance officer of the state,
Bogalusa is to have a rifle range in
the near future, that will be second
to none in the state. AT the same
time ranges are to be established at,
New Orleans and Amite City.
The Bogalusa Militia under the
able command of Captain L. F.
Guerre has made a most gratifying
showing at the encampment just
ended at Shreveport and those who
know, have been profuse with con-
CALCULATIONS for the wonderful how
ing made by the local company.
A new association known as the
Louisiana Rifle and Revolver asso-
citation was formed the officers be-
ing: MAJOR L. A. Toombs chief Or
dnance officer, president Lieuten-
ant VIM D Shaffer, Company G.
Bogalusa, secretary, and Major B W
Eddy, Lake Charles executive offic-
er.
The annual com petition this year
will be held at Lake Charles Sep
TENDER 20, and the team to COM
pete at Jacksonville Fla, October
lst, will then be selected.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
B0cALUsA CHILDREN To Be
TAUGHT SAVING HABIT.

The bankers of Bogalusa. reallz
Ing that improvidence in youth
means poverty in advanced age,
and that if the habit of saving is
not learned in youth, the chance is
against acquiring it later, have
taken the matter I'D with Prof. J.
F. Peters, Superintendent of Boea.
lusa Public Schools and the follow.
ing letter received by the bankers
shows his position in the matter:
Bogalusa, La, August 26, 1915.
Dear Sirs::-
| am heartily in accord with you
as to the importance of lessons OF
thrift for our children. They neeo
to be taught and they are as prac-
teal and as important IN relation TO
the future happiness and welfare of
the child as many of the purely
academic lessons which all pupils
are required to learn, therefore we
all shall encourage our pupils to
save their pennies.
am glad to learn that this move
ment has met with some success
in the past and | trust that it will
grow to successful future through
the local schools.
Very truly yours,
j. F. Peters.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
D. \. MAGEE ENTERS RACE
FOR CLERK Of THE COURT,

At the earnest solicitation of
many Of my friends of Washington
Parish | have decided to enter the
race for Clerk of the Court of the
Parish of Washington subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary
to be held in January, 1916.
In making my announcement it
is hardly necessary for an introduce
ton to the people of Washington
Parish, especially the Older ones as
| have served in the capacity of
Parish Treasurer for several years
| have always been affiliated with
the Democratic Party and have
been a consistent Democrat all my
life.
have some experience as a
bookkeeper and my knowledge
along that line would aid me in no
small degree for the duties of this
important office.
will make the race on clean
platform without bias or prejudice
toward any of my opponents and
assure my friends, that if elected, l
will give to the people of this Parish
an efficient administration.
Thanking you in advance for any
support YOU may see fit to give me,
beg to remain,
Yours respectfully,
D. N. Magee.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
Walker Goes Home.

Wallace Walker, who was shot
through the left lung at the recent
Varnado shooting and who was
brought to the local hospital in a
critical condition, has improved tC
such an extent that he was able t
return home last week.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
Inside Looking Out

Chester Barnhart of Port Jeffer.
son, L. L.. who built the Suffolk
county Jail at Riverhead, N. Y,
now looks from behind bars at visi.
tors whom Sheriff Odell shows thru
the building.
Barnhart was foreman for Camp
bell & Dempsey, contractors, and he
had charge of all the actual build
ine operations. Recently Barnhart
was arrested for intoxication. JUS
tice of the Peace Jacob S Dreyer of
Port Jefferson found him guilty and
sentenced him to thirty days in the
Jail he built.
Anyway, it feels mighty home
like here" said Barnhart yesterday
to a visitor who expressed surprise
at seeing him behind the bars.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-02
TAKE; NOT DELINQUENT

There will be no penalty on de-
rnouent taxes in the City Of Boga-
hsa until the assessment roll as
approved by the Parish Assessors
has been received and filed with
the Tax Collector for the City Of
BOealusd.
J. K. johnson,
Com. Accts and Finances.