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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25

know. 1t is said that the successor to 5uoge kavanaugh will probably be a idttle Rock man. One of the req soue assigned is that it would not be eonvem- ent to move the headquarters this year L. C. kavanaugh, younger brother To the
 late president. president of the Little
 Rock, Pine Bluf and Eastern Traction company, is a suggested successor to the leadership. It is not known whether he
 will accept the position. if offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25


  al then proceede theld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
EMBARGO ON EXPORT OF ALL FOODSTUFFS
 TO EUROPE TINTED
tCOnti.ucd from P.w. o,.,

excursion Of such questions as the Janan. ese-Chihese negotiations and the Neyica, , problems ''' NieAica'
 w niie complaints have been few som, osiic,ais think the most serious effec, .,. .ne suoinarine warfare on mercha nj suips ana the restrictions imposed on food shipments has yet to deyelop. ,rha, h, iieFe that if the present situation oon. tihues' American exports will drop to a considerable extent. op 'o s
 May Abandon Friendliness
 l., ,s nere IS no concealment of the feeling III hieh official quarters that if the nres. ent tension over the attitude of tho h.1 nsefents continues and any Amertc,n ives are proved to have been lost as t.o result Of their activities. the Washinyto,, government may be called on to aba Us present attitude of friendliness iowa y,l all the warning powers
 me there was no official comment ,cuav on the sinking of the America n steamers Carib and Evelyn because ,f the absence of definite Information as to tne causes of their destruction. if is understood that the latest communication i'"hi the United States urging an accent aiice Of it's proposals deals with the grave dangers to neutral vessels that have arisen through the mines already laid and U, treats to strew more of the explosives Tn the high seas.
 oiHciais repeated to the American em- Dassy at London today further messages received from Ambassador Gerard and the American consul at Bremerilavcn concsrn ins the loss of the Evelyn and carib, If IS IS taken Tor granted that reports that tife captains followed instructions give them by British naval officers, will h., brought to the attention of the London icreign office so that the British ad- niiralty may investigate the truth or fa, sity of the reports
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23
Card of Thanks

Words are inadequate to prop
erly express our gratitude for the
sympathy and kindness shown us
by neighbors and friends on the
occasion of the death of our be-
loved husband and father Their
thoughtful and tender attentions
went far towards soothing us in
our bereavement. The lovely fiow-
ers sent in were beautiful and
very touching expressions of ST.
lent sympathy. For all these very
kind ministrations, our hearts are
overlooking with gratitude
Mrs. Julia Chadwick and Chill
dren.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Hon. Earnest Amos, State Au-
ditor, was here last Thursday
checking up the accounts of the
trustees of the Punta Gorda road
and bridge district, which he
found o. X. Mr.. Amos is a candi-
date for State Comptroller and is
fully qualified for the duties Of
the office.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

College students spending the
holidays with home folks here
are Misses Marina Harvey, Stet-
son University; Josephine Reed,
Cathedral School, Orlando; Hell
en- harrington, State College for
Women; Aloe Everton and Laura
Mo Queen, Southern College,
Sui therland; and Roy Van Camp,
Jamie Skies, Paul Hayman and
Moody Stephens, State Univer-
sitH.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Ex-Gov. Gilchrist returned Sat
urday night, from protracted
tour through the northern and
western portions of the state. AS
result of his travels, he feels
very cheerful about his prospects
for winning the United States
senatorial race.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

G. M. johnson was here last
Thursday getting up information
for the Tampa Tribune's Year
Book, which is to be the greatest
ever" This year book has done
incalculable good for South Flor
ida, and everybody in this sec
ton should help it along and pro-
mote its usefulness and value.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23
DIR. BELLS PlNE-TAR- HONEY

For your cold. for your cough, for your
feverish throat, nose and head, use DR.
Bells Pine-Tar Honey. Honey soothes
the irritation, Pine-Tar cuts the phlegm
thus relieving congestion. Pine Tar also
acts as an antiseptic, as a result general
relief follows. Breathing becomes easi-
err and further Inflammation is arrested
Insist on DR.. Bells -Tar-Honey. 1t
is an ideal treatment. Price Csc.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Hon. Alexander St. Clair Alb
rams of Jacksonville, was here
for a short while Sunday. 1t is
reported that he is employed as
counsel in some important cases
coming up for trial in the circuit
court at Arcadia.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

As announced in these columns
last week, Miss Nellie Holderby
arrived last Thursday night from
Carmi, H., to spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. DR.. Mcqueen.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

5-tooth cultivators, hand plows,
rakes, potato rakes, fishing tackle,
eft. show case, high grade Stand
ard and New Home sewing ma
chimes at less than COST. f.
CORBETT, at residence, Olympia
Ave. and Sullivan St. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Misses Pearl McGehee, teacher
of the public school at North La
Belle, and Alice Goulding, teach
er of the Pineland school, are en-
|joying the holidays with home
folks here.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Although the cost of dried
fruits is almost double the price
of last year, we will continue to
furnish our patrons with the very
highest grade fruit cake at the
same price as in former years, at
Smiths Bakery. So (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Finest and biggest stock OF
fresh fruits for Christmas and all
other occasions at r. M. King s.
50 (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Strobhar has left his bicycle
and other business in charge of
Shortie Griggs, who will give
prompt attention to all customers.
52-tf (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

viii have an elegant line of
Lowney's, Norris, Nunally's and
Whitman's s candies for Christmas
Seminole Pharmacy. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Miss Pennington, music teacher
IN our high school, left Friday to
spent the holidays with relatives
and friends at her former home in
Covington, Ga.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Biggest shipment of rugs ever
seen in Punta Gorda now on dis
plav at Fl. G. Goldstein s furni-
ture store. Prices 40c to $4,000
each.-52-tf.-(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

High grade candies, a fine as
sortment at A. P. Hatch's Cor
ner Grocery. tt. 'adV.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Orth Prather and wife, regu-
lar winter residents and very pop
ular withal, arrived last week
from Rossville, Ill. and met cor
dial welcome.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Extra fine sausage, hogs-head
cheese and other meat products
prepared specially for Christmas
eating by A. S. Burnham. So
(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

j. W. Bell, who is in the fruit
packing business in Fort Myers,
visited his cousins of Editor Jor-
dams family Friday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Do your Christmas shopping
Immediately. Patronize Herald
advertisers.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Have you given the Lakeland
Steam Laundry a trial yet? If
not, let us have that package next
week. Our methods are the lat
est. Our service the best.--C. A.
rage, Agt. (adv)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Fresh fruits of all kinds in their
seasons; a nice line of candies,
confections and fancy groceries at
r NJ Kings If. (adv.l !
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

We will be prepared to roast
your turkey for Christmas.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Smith s Bakery. SO (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

ii. b. Ulayer of Tampa, a cap
able newspaper writer, was Wis
itor here last Monday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Mems wear of every descrip-
tion, up-to-date and at reasonable
prices.-R. &C. Blount. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Get your Christmas candies and
Other nice eatables at R. M.
Kings. So (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

DO your Christmas shopping
now. Buy from those who adver-
tlse in The Herald.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

1916 will witness three eclipses !;
three of the sun, three of the
moon and one of the G.. o. p.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

A nature faker might say that
Ford's dove is on a wild goose
chase.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Don t forget the new Romance
OF Elaine in Dixie Theatre tomor-
row night. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

A very agreeable family from
Atlanta, Ga, sojourning here for
a few days, consists of G. E. Cav
erly, wife and three children.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Something new in cut glass, 25c
to $4.00.-Cochran Drug Co. adv
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Tom Hughes of Marysville, Mo-,
a regular and popular winter resi-
dent, is again with us for the sea-
son, having arrived last week.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Sheriff Dishong paid Punta
Gorda an official visit, Saturday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Miss Norma Pepper visited her
orange grove at Fort Ogden,
Monday.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

The very largest assortment Of
Christmas toys at Huffman s.
Call and see before buying else
where. 54. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

If Carnegie is still so anxious to
die poor, he might establish a pro-
English newspaper in Milwaukee.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

WANTED-500 small. alliga-
tors; also, 500 rattlesnake skins.
Market prices paid. R. Jack,
Punta Gorda.-51-4ts.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Come in and see our Florida
natural decorations. - Cochran
Drug Co. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

So many Punta Gorda people
are paying brief visites to Area
dia these days that we have quit
trying to keep a record of them.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Prof. John w. Wideman of
DeLand, an insurance man favor
ably known throughout the state,
spent last Saturday here.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

The tough part of poor little
Serbia is that she'll probably
have to go through the ordeal Of
being recaptured.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Clothing, shoes and hats latest
styles-for men at r. C. Blount s
fadv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Portugal's idea seems to be to
give every able-bodied citizen a
week in the Cabinet.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

women use wires to promote
peace" but what is needed is
some way of pulling 'em.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

The other Don Quixote, as we
recall it, charged the windmiils
instead of filing a ship with 'cm.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Wonderful values at Mrs. Huff
mans in the 10c goods. 81 (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Everybody is urged to call at
Mrs. Huffman's s to see the 10c
counters. 54 (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Mrs. Chas. Shaw went up to
Wauchula Saturday, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. G. e. Sans.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

A full line of staple and fancy
g'ocerleS at A. P. Hatch s. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Choice candies, nuts and fruits
for Christmas at FitzGerald s.
So (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Christmas Toys and Novelties,
select stock of the newest devices.
just received at the FitzGerald
store. So (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Mrs. Geo. d. Rhode, with her
four children, went up to Bowling
Green, Monday, to spend the holi-
days with relatives.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Many an impoverished Greek
comes to this country and ne-
comes a shining success.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Ice cream freezers at cost. j.
F. CORBETT, at residence, Olym-
pia and Sullivan st.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

The banks and the post office
will close Saturday, that being
Christmas day.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

There is also a fairly inviting
field for Mr.. Ford in Mexico and
Haiti.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

Philadelphia gave the Liberty
Bell a rousing welcome home.
She knows it is all it's cracked
up to be.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23
RANDOM RAPS


. (Kanned)
ss sss
1916 will witness three eclipses;
three of the sun, three of the
moon and one of the G. o. p.
A nature faker might say that
Ford's dove is on a wild goose
chase.
If Carnegie is still so anxious to
die poor, he might establish a pro-
English newspaper in Milwaukee
The tough part of poor little
Serbia is that she III probably
have to go through the ordeal of
being recaptured.
Portugal's idea seems to be to
give every able-bodied citizen a
week in the Cabinet.
women use wires to promote
peace" but what is needed is
some way of pulling 'em.
Philadelphia gave the Liberty
Bell a rousing welcome home.
She knows it is all it's cracked
up to be.
There is also a fairly inviting
field for Mr.. Ford in Mexico and
Haiti.
Many an impoverished Greek
comes to this country and De-
comes a shining success.
The other Don Quixote, as we
recall it, charged the windmiils
instead of filing ship with 'em.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23
Local and Personal
happenings OF Interest

o Ws~N%Sve~>N~%ss~s ~s~s~~eN~N~~~>e~es
Wonderful values at Mrs. Huff
mans in the 10c goods. 81 (adv.,
Sheriff Dishong paid Punts
Gorda an official visit, Saturday
Something new in cut glass, 25C
to $4.00.-Cochran Drug Co. adv
FL. B. Ulayer of Tampa, a cap
able newspaper writer, was a Wis
itor here last Monday.
Men IS wear of every descrip-
tion, up-to-date and at reasonable
prices.-R.eC. Blount. (adv.)
Miss Norma Pepper visited her
orange grove at Fort Ogden,
Monday.
Come in and see our Florida
natural decorations. Cochran
Drug Co. (adv.)
Choice candies, nuts and fruits
for Christmas at FitzGerald s.
So (adv.)
The banks and the post office
will close Saturday, that being
Christmas day.
Ice cream freezers at cost. j.
F. CORBETT, at residence, Olym-
pia and Sullivan st.
Mrs Chas. Shaw went up to
Wauchula Saturday, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. G. E. Sans.
Everybody is urged to call at
Mrs. Huffman s to see the 10c
counters. sd (adv.)
So many Punta Gorda people |
are paying brief visites to Area
dia these days that we have quit |
trying to keep record of them.
WANTED-500 small. alliga-
tors; also, 500 rattlesnake skins.
Market prices paid.-J. R. Jack,
Punta Gorda.-51-4t".
Mrs. Geo. ID. Rhode, with her
four children, went up to Bowling
Green, Monday, to spend the holi-
days with relatives.
Christmas Toys and Novelties.
select stock of the newest devices,
just received at the FitzGerald
store. 50 (adv.)
Prof. John w. Wideman of
DeLand, an insurance man favor
ably known throughout the state,
spent last Saturday here.
The very largest assortment of
Christmas toys at Huffman s.
Call and see before buying else I
where. 54. (adv.)
A very agreeable family from
Atlanta, Ga, sojourning here for
a few days, consists of G. E. Cav
erly, wife and three children.
We will be prepared to roast
your turkey for Christmas. :
Satisfaction guaranteed. :
Smiths s Bakery. SO (adv.) 2
Tom Hughes of Marysville, Mo-, 5
/ regular and popular winter resi- 8
lent, is again with us for the sea- s
ION, having arrived last week. :
Although the cost of dried 5
ruits is almost double the price {
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-12-23

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-07-24

Craig donned ths rough clothes o.
the porter and added = limp and .
wig. The same sort of exchange Of
clothes was made BY me. and CRAIG
clapped . vandyks beard on my
chin"
NUNS the word" cautioned Ken
nedy. you must smuggle N out oi
the house some way"
Kennedy lost no time In confirm
ing the suspicious Of his bolometer a
to the cause Of the death of the In
nocent victims Of the Vaccinations Of
the Clutching Hand.
Both of them. he had learned. had
been removed to nearby undertak
Ing shop. awaiting the verdict of the
coroner. We sought out the shoI
and prevailed on the undertaken tc
let us see the bodies.
As Kennedy pulled down the shrout
from the face Of the first victim he
disclosed on his forehead q round
dark spot about the size of small
coin. Quickly he moved to the next
comm and. uncovering the face, dis
closed a similar mark.
what Is TT" I asked, awe-struck.
Why he said. tive heard of q Ger.
tain Viennese. one LeCroix. ! believe,
who has discovered. or perfected. an
infra-red ray instrument which shoots
its power q great distance with ex.
treme accuracy and leaves mark
like these"
We thanked the undertaken for his
courtesy and went out.
Meanwhile Elaine had called up Per
ry Bennett.
"Mr. Bennett" she exclaimed over
the wire. lust guess who called on
mel"
"Who?" he answered; II give It up
"Mr. Kennedy and Mr.. Jameson
she called back.
Els that so?" he returned. Isn't
that fine? l didn't think he was the
kind to run away like that. How did
it happen?"
Elaine quickly told the story as
had told her.
Had she known II, however, BENEFITS
valet, Thomas. was at that very mo-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-07-24

enough time to dodge through AMI
slam the secret door in the faces Of
the squad as they rushed In.
Back Of the house Clutching Hand
and the other crooks were now pass
ing through bricked passage. Tho
IRE had got 90 far beyond control BY
this time that It drove the police back
from their efforts to open the secret
door. Thus the Clutching Hand had
made good his escape through the
passage which led out. ~ We later dis
covered, to the railroad tracks along
the river.
Down there-Mr. Kennedy-And
Mr.. Jameson" cried Elaine. pointing
at the trap which was hidden In the
strife.
] The nrs had gained terrific head.
way. but the police seized q ladder
and stuck Il down into the basement.
Choking and suffering. half-sufRo.
Gated. We staggered mp
Are you hurtf' asked Elaine, am
iousIy. taking Craig's arm.
mot : bit--thanlks 70 youis h -.
piled, forgetting I'll IN meeting ~
ssssr Qusstioning Of her wond9o1
= :, -, "a, :, =. : 3. 4
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-07-24

-
as he rejoined him on the dock, Civ.
ing q nod OF his head and jerk OF
his thumb at the ship.
"Yes," added the other crook. land
lost most OF their baggage. too"
Slowly the car proceeded through
the streets up from the river front
followed by the taxicab, until at last
the Dodge mansion was reached.
Elaine sighed moodily as she walked
slowly in.
Here, Marie" she cried petu'
lantly to her maid. take these wraps
of mine"
A moment later Aunt Josephine left
her and Elaine went into the library
and over to table. She stood there
an instant, then sank down into a
chair, taking up Kennedy's picture
and gazing at It with eyes filled with
tears.
Just then Jennings came into the
room, ushering the two porters laden
with the boxes and bags.
where shall have them put these
things. Miss Elainef" he inquired.
"Oh-anywhere." she answered hur
riedly. replacing the picture.
Jennings paused. As he did so
one of the porters limped forward.
I've q message for you, miss" he
said in ricn Irish brogue. with a look
at Jennings. Ito be delivered In pri'
vate."
Elaine glanced at him surprised.
Then she nodded to Jennings, who
disappeared. AS he did 80. the Irish
man limped to the door and drew to
gether the portieres.
Then he came back closer to Elaine
A moment she looked at him, not
quite knowing from his strange 40
lions whether to cali for help or not
At q motion from Kennedy, AZ he
pulled on his wig, pulled on the
little false beard.
Elaine looked at M. transformed
startled.
'wh--what"-she stammered. "Oh-
I'm-so-glad. How"
Kennedy said nothing. He wa
thoroughly enjoying her face.
Don't you undesstandr ex
planned. laughing merrily. II admit
that didn't until that last minute
In the statsroom on the boat when
we didn't come back to wave Last
good-by. But all the care that Craia
took In selecting the porters was the
result az work he did Yesterday. and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-07-24
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystified by a
series of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal IL the warn
Ing letter which Is sent the victims, signed
tim of the mysterious assassin Is Taylor
Dodge, the Insurance president His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy. the famous scientific detective, to
unravel the mystery. What Kennedy ac-
complishes Is told by his friend Jameson,
q newspaper man. Enraged at the deter
mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken
nedy are making to put an end to his
strange criminal IL known. resorts to all
sorts OF the most diabolical schemes to put
them out OF the way. Each chapter Of the
story tells OF new plot against their
uses all his skill to save this pretty girl
and himself from death.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-07-24

VutsIoe-s naoI 1unS ~
themis
Already We could hear the ham
msrs and axes OF the police whom,
Kennedy had called upon before. -
they battered ct this outside door.
At that door Q moment before the
lookout suddenly had given . startled
stare and q suppressed cry. Glancinsl
down the street he had seen . police
patrol In which were score or more
Of the strongarm squad. They had
jumped out. some carrying sledge-
hammers. others axes.
Almost before he could cry out and
retreat to give . warning they had
reached the door and the first 70
sounding blows had been struck.
The lookout quickly had fed and
drawn the bolts Of strong inner
door. and the police began battering
that impeachment.
Instantly Clutching Hand turned to
LeCroix at the Fray machine.
"Finish them!" he shouted.
We were now backed up against Q
small ell In the wall Of the cellar. II
was barely large enough to hold US,
but by crowding we were able to keep
out Of the reach of the ray. The ray
shot past the ell and struck the wall
couple OF inches from US.
l looked. The cement began to
crumble under the intense heat.
Meanwhile the police were having
great dif1culty with the steel bolt
studded door. Still II was yielding q
bit.
"Hurry!" shouted Clutching Hand
to LeCroix
Kennedy had voluntarily placed him.
self In front of me in the ell. Carefully.
to avoid the ray. he took the asbestos
platinum shield from his pocket and
slid It forward as best he could over
the wall to the spot where the ray
struck.
It reflected the ray.
But 80 powerful was It that even
that part of the ray which was defect
ed could be 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 where the DETECTED ray
struck the floor and flames broke out.
"Confound him!" ground out Clutch.
ing Hand, as they saw 1t.
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
room.
Rum" shouted Clutehing Hand, as
they opened secret gate, disclosing
spiral flight of iron steps.
A moment later all had disappeared
except Clutching Hand himself. The
last door would hold only few Sec
onds, but Clutching Hand was waiting
to take advantage of even that. With
a last frantic effort he sought to di.
rect the terrible ray at us. Elaine
acted instantly. With all her strength
she rushed forward. overturning the
machine.
Clutching Hand uttered a growl and
slowly raised his gun, taking aim with
the butt for well-directed blow at
her head.
Just then the door yielded and q
policeman stuck his head and shout.
ders through. His revolver rang out
and Clutching Hands automatic few
out Of his grasp. giving him Just