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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mysfified by a
series Of murders and other crimes The
principal clue 10 the criminal Il the warn
Ing letter which IL sent the victims. signed
MN ~. = elv,cning hand The latest VIC
Dodge. the insurance president. His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective, TO
try to unraye1 the mystery. What Ken
Jameson. a newspaper man. After many
frtltless attempts 10 put Elaine and
Crnlf Kennedy out Of the way the Clutch
ing Hand Is q last found TO be none other
the man she IL engaged to marry Ben
nett fees 20 the den OF one OF his Chi
mere criminals. The Chinaman forces from
Bennett the secret Of the whereabouts OF
T.D00O0o. Then he gives the lawyer 3 po-
ton which VIII suspend animation for
iuSt after he has lost CONSEQUENCES.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23

viii Neii-maniCuTe0 uu8eEs SCARCELY
reminiscent of fisherman. began trac-
ing the names down the list until he
stopped before one which read:
Marcus Del Mar and valet, wesh-
ington. d. c.. Room $50.
With quick glance about, he made
note Of 1t and turned away, leaving
the La Coste to take up quarters Of
his own in the Prince Henry down the
street.
Not until Del Mar had left with his
two policemen did the fussy old gen
tleman reappear in the La Coste. Then
he rode up to Del Mars room and
raped at the door.
rs Mr.. Del Mar in?" he inquired
of the valet.
No, sir" replied that functionary.
The little old man appearing to con-
slider, standing q moment dandling his
silk hat. Absent-mindedly he dropped
it. As the valet stopped to pick it up
the old gentleman exhibited an agility
and strength scarcely to be expected
Of his years. He seized the valet,
while with one foot he kicked the
door shut.
Before the surprised servant knew
what was going on his assailant had
whipped from his pocket a handker-
chief in which was concealed thin
tube Of anesthetic Then leaving the
valet prone In q corner with the hand
kerchief. over his face. he proceeded
to make q systematic search CT the
rooms, opening all drawers, trunks
and bags.
He turned pretty nearly everything
upside down. then started on the desk.
Suddenly he paused. There was q
paper. He read It. then with an air of
extreme citation showed in into his
pocket.
{ As he was gbing out ne stopped
beside the valet. removed the handker-
chief from his face and bound him
with B cord from the portieres. Then,
still immaculate in spite Of his en-
counter he descended in the elevator.
re-entered 3 waiting ear and drove
OF.
Quite evidently, however. he wanted
to cover his tracks, for he had not
gone half : dozen blocks before he
stopped, paid and tipped the driver
generously. ana disappeared into the
theafef crowd.
Back again IN the Prince Henry.
whittier the fussy little old man made
his way as'quickly as he could through
side street, he went quietly up to his
room.
His door;lWas now locked. He did
not have to deny himself to visitors,
for he hadvnone. Still his room was
cluttered By vast amount OF para
phernalia and he was seated before 3
table deep In work.
First OF all he tied handkerchief
over his nose and mouth. Then he took
up cartridge from the table and care
fully extracted the bullet. Into the
space occupied by the bullet he poured
q white powder and added q wad Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23
1WENTY-FfTH EPISODE
? TIE LosT TORPEDO.

80 IUE k00t oHEs40s
From the rocks Of promontory that
jutttd out not far from the wharf
where WI Fsne's body was found and
Kennedy had disappeared, opened up
. beautiful panorama Of 3 bay on one
side and the sound on the other.
Il was q deserted bit Of coast. But
anyone who had been standing near
the promontory the next day might
have seen : thin lire. as II the wa
ter. sparkline II the sunlight, had
been cut with . huge knife. Gradual
" Z thin Gteel rod seemed to rise from
the water itself, still moving ahead,
though slowly now q II pushed it.
way above the surface. After Il came
. round cylinder Of steel, studded with
bolts. Il vat the hatch Of . eubma-
rine. and TIE rod was the periscope
Az the submarine lay there It rest,
the waves almost breaking over It.
the hatch slowly opened and . hand
appeared cropping for hold. Then
appeared 8 face with . tanele Of curly
black hair and keen. fofceful eyes.
After Il the body Of man rose out Of
the hatch, q tall. slender. striking per
son. He reached down into the hold
Of the boat and drew forth . life pre-
server.
~All right" be called down n an
accent slightly foreign. as he buckIed
on the belt. 7 shall communicate with
you Is soon as / have something to
report
Then he deliberately plunged over
board and struck out for the shore.
Hand ofer hand. Ne churned his way
through the water toward the beach
until ct last bis feet touched bottom,
and he Waded out. shaking the water
from himself Ike huge animal.
The coming Of the stranger had not
been entirely unheralded. Along the
shore road by which Kennedy and ]
had followed the crooks who We
thought had the torpedo. on that last
chase. was waiting now 2 powerful
limousine with It's motor purring. A
chauffeur wes sitting at the Fheel and
inside. Ct the door, sat 3 man peerine
out aioRe the road to the beach. Sud
denly TIE man IN TIE machine signaled
to the driver.
He comesl" he cried eagerly. Drive
down the road, closer and meet him
As the swimmer strobe shiyering up
the roadway the car approached him.
The assistant swung open the door
and ran forward with thick, warm
coat and hat.
Neither the master nor the servant
spoke - they met, but the man
wrapped the coat about him, hurried
into the car, the driver turned and
quickly they sped toward the city.
Secretly though the entrance Of the
stranger had been planned, however,
It was not unobseryed.
Along the beach. on bowlder. gaz-
ing thouShtfully out to sea and smok-
ing an old br1er pipe. sat 9 bent lsh,
erman clad IN an oilskif hat and
heavy. uneainly boots. About his neck
wls.a long wooden muller which con-
cealed the lower part OF bis face quite
90 eiiectually as his scraeely, grizzIed
whisktre
Suddenly he seemed 10 discover
something that interested him, slowly
rose. then turned and almost ran up
the shore. Quickly he dropped behind
large rock and waited, peering out.
AS the limousine bearing the
stranger, on whom the fisherman had
kept his eyes riyeted, turned and
drove away. the old salt rose from be-
hind his rock. CARED after the car as
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
VIRGINIA FARMER
Restored To Health BY Vinol

Atlee, Val was weak, rundown,
no appetite, my blood was poor, ! could
not sleep nights and was rapidly los
ing flesh, but I am a farmer and had to
work. Medicines had failed to help me
until took Vinol. After taking three
bottles my appetite is fine, / sleep well.
my blood is good and / am well again.
ORLANDO w. BoRKEY.
finol, u delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without oil, is guaranteed to over
come weak, rundown conditions, chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitiss
JUSTUS' PHARMACY.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

FOR SALE-TWelye or fifteen about
n year old calves, most of them
crossed with Hereford STOCK. Suit
able to Craze next summer and put
on market in fall. Also n pair OF.
large young mules or one pair of
nice blockY bay mares. All can.
be bought worth the money. w. E.
Brown, Horse Shoe, NC. 11-4-1tp
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
One Cent . Word :

WANTEDGOne hundred cars Of hard
Maple logs. Can also use a smaller
quantity of beech. birch, cycamore,
bass, buckeye and oak. Write for
specifications. The Ivey Mfg Co.
Hickory, n. C. 11-4-4tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

DON'T BUY CHEAP Metal Shingles.
buy Cortright Farmers Hardware
& Supply company. 10-27-4fc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

WANTED-Farm within we miles Of
Hendersonyille. Must be we'll wa.
tered and have some timber. Ad-
dress Land" care Hustler"
11-4-6tp
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

WANTEDLA Good Cow for the win
ter for her keeping by reliable party,
inquire at this Office. ~10-28-3tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

FOR SALE-Four Choice bore pigs
from litter of nine pure bred Hamp-
shire of finest breed, pedigree fur
nfshed. Also six room bungalow
with modern convenience for sale
or rent, one block from car line, two.
blocks from end of Fifth avenue
pavement. Address Burnett B. Car
ter, City. 10-21-tfc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
Roots, t erbs, Banks, Etc.
WANTED

We are in the market for laI ge
quantities off,
BeeSWax,
Lady Slipper Root,
NayaTp:e Root.
Sassafras Bark of Root Select
Bright.
Slippery Elm Bark Of Tree,
-SPikenaTd Root,
Star Grass Root,
Star Root.
We ALSO BUY ALL KINDS OF
BarkS, Herbs, Leaves, Roots, and
DC. We pay cash UPON receipt OF
goods. Write for shipping tags anC
AM other information that yOu de-.
sire. Price list mailed upOn request.
Address
II. r. LATHR0P 6 CO. INC.
Sc s S. North Lexington Avenue,
AsheViIle. N. C.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

WE SELL THE FAMOUS John Deere
low down manure spreader. BY
usng the, same you save half the cost
in one season. Farmers Hardware
C Supply company. 10-27-4te-
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

JUST RECEIVED q Car Load of Gen.
uine Oliver Flows. Now is the time
to turn your land. Farmers Hard
ware & Supply Co. 10-27-4tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

THE WILSON COTTAGE WOULD
have burned, but it was covered with
Cortright metal shingles. Farmers
Hardware & Supply Co. 10-27-4tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
Rent for the winter. Apply to Mrs.
Vance Norwood, 10 South Washing
tom street 9-16-tfs
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

FOR SALE-Twenty head of shoats,
weigh 40 to 60 pounds. $500 and
$500 each. Address e. ]. Dalton
Etowah, N C. 10=21-3tp
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

re HAVE a Full Line Of McCormack
& John Deere Dies Harrows. Farm.
ers Hardware & Supply Sanr-
pany. ~10-27-4tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

FOR SALE-For Cash, 2 mules, one
mare, n buggy, one one horse
wagon, one cow, one good stock
bull. s. M. King. Route Il Hender-
sonvilles NC I-4-3tp
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
Fruit Growing no Play Job.

I u4t G4OW4AS III 10y wv
Capt. Toms says it is nonsense,
absolute folly, a waste of time and
money to plant an orchard and
not give it close attention just the
same as any farm crop. Growing
fruit he declares, is not all play
and no work, as some would
think, for that day in fruit grow
ing is a by-gone one. Just as
there are new diseases affecting
humanity and just as there are
new and changing conditions in
the plant and vegetable kingdoms.
there are those In the fruit growing
business. Capt. Toms illustrated
by relating how dogfennel at one
time was so prevalent in Hender-
son county that it could be found
growing on Main street of this
city, but that later it became almost
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
IMPORTANT MATTERS
 BEFORE WOMAN'S CLUB

The General Club will meet on Sat urday the eleventh. This is a meeting that every member should attend without fail. Aside from important business matters, we will celebrate on that day the founding of our Public Library and Reading Room-a ven- ture so highly successful that all may we'll be proud. In keeping with this anniversary some extra efforts have been put forth by the Library Board to make it a memorable occasion. Each member of the club has been asked to represent some book and prizes will be offered-one to the most original representation and second to the one who guesses the greatest number of books represented. Should any member wish to commemorate the anniversary to any greater extent the Library Board stands ready to re- ceive donations either of books or the purchasing value of one or many.
 Mrs. w. F. Griffin, the vice-presi- dent of the Club will preside in the absence of Mrs. Honn who is detained at home by illness.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Baptist Church Announcements

The pastor of the Baptist church will preach in Winslow Sunday Dec. 18th and in Flagstaff Sunday Dec. 19. Sunday school is held every Sunday morning at 9:45 in the Elks hall. We have been having no preaching service on Sunday morning but will arrange for that service before the next meet ing day and make announcements of where we shall meet, through The Co., conino Sun.
 have not been privileged to call as yet on all members of my congrega- tion, owing to the fact that l have been very busy getting moved and having to be about half of the time in Winslow, but every Baptist in this community and those who ought to be Baptists, may expect me to pull their latchstrings" soon.
 J. w. BITTERLY,
 Missionary Pastor
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Announce Engagement

One of the very prettiest social events of the week was the luncheon last Saturday at one o'clock with Mrs. T. E. Pollock as hostess.
 Covers were laid for twelve and as the guests seated themselves at the prettily appointed table few antici- pated the happy little surprise that awaited them.
 The dainty place cards not only bore the name of each guest but little leaflets held strange legends such as these-"It's true"-'I had it on good authority"-until finally the air of mystery was cleared by revealing the names of Miss Emma Jones and MT. John Adams. The hostess and guest of honor are sorority sisters and the decorative scheme for the table car ried out the Kappa colors-dull blue and hght-while their tlower-the fieur-de-Hs was reproduced in stun ming place cards.
 A French basket filled high with pink rose buds and ferns over which little butterflies lowered and fiuttered, spoke of the thoughtfulness of the sender, Mir. Adams. A tempting menu left nothing to be desired in the way of pleasure for the following guests: Miss Emma Jones, Mrs. E. E.. Rosenberry, Miss Jessie Stemmons, Miss Cornelia Luscomb, Miss Ethel Diebet, Miss Regina Meek, Miss Nora Blome, Mrs. Baxter Brandon, Mrs. H. Morse, Mrs. Al Sanford and Mrs. c. D. Thorpe. While Miss Jones has had charge of the Domestic Science de- partment at the Normal school but a short time-yet in that time her frineds number many score who wish her great happiness.
 MT. Adams too is well known as a former instructor at our Normal and he too falls share to the good wishes of host of friends.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Hamlet Was Mad

The late John B. Herreshoff, the famous blind yacht builder, one said at Bristol
 "It is hard to explain how I, being blind, can design yachts-hard be- cause the average man is so ignorant of yacht construction.
 "When I talk yacht construction to the average man, I'm in the position of the critic to whom a chap said:
 "I went to see Hamlet last night. "
 "Hm. Indeed! said the critic, wrinkling his brow, "and now tell me, my good fellow, do you think Hamlet was mad'
 "I know darn well he was," said the other. "There weren't three dozen people in the house."
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING A
 PLEASURE IN FLAGSTAFF

Christmas is in the air! At every street corner we are reminded of its nearness, even the most matter-of- fact among us must feel its spirit and anticipate its cheer.
 No matter how sane Christmas one may preach on the subject of early Christmas shopping we find the same mad rush and the eternal ques- tion on every side "what shall l give for Christmas? In the shops these days the question is most easily answered Never before has such an attractive showing been made and our local merchants need to be congratulated on their artistic displays. One must be indeed an indifferent person not to enthuse over the articles to be shown this year. And the children!
 With tireless step they make the rounds of all the shops and their eyes never grow tired of the sights that greet them. Toys and dolls-dolls and toys. Let the grown-ups stop 8 moment and watch the youngsters and resolve not to be grouchy until the first of the year at least. Why not resolve too, to make at least ont child happier Christmas than usual The slogan in many of our cities this year is "Not an empty stocking! Flagstaff is on the map when it comes to looking after the needy! Lets us adopt the same cry.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Household Department Meeting

The meeting of the Household
 Economies on last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. A. Campbell, was well attended despite the weather. Many were interested in viewing Mrs. Campbell's very attractive home be- fore the meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mrs. c. w. Suit. Household hints were given at roll call. One item of business that might we'll be stated here concerned the dis
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Christian Science Society

Corner of San Francisco and Aspen avenue-above Hunters Drug Store.
 Subject: God the Preserver of Man
 Golden Text: Psalms 27:14. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord.
 All are cordially invited to attend these services.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Musicale Tea at Mrs. W. F. GrifRns

On Thursday of next week the Mu- sic department of the aWoman's Club will give musicale tea at the home of Mrs. w. F. Griffin.
 Those who attended the tea given last summer at the home of Mrs. Fred Breen will recall with pleasure the afternoons performance and that will speak for the coming one on Thursday the sixteenth.
 An admission of twenty-five cents will be charged to cover expenses of the department who find it necessary to order new music from time to time,
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
The Episcopal Church

Sunday, Dec. 18th.
 9:45 a. m. Meeting of the Sunday school.
 11:00 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon.
 7:30 p. m. Evening prayer and ad- dress.
 Wednesday, Dec. 18th.
 7:30 p. m. Meeting of the mems club and bible class at the church. This will be the last regular meet ing of the old year. All men invited.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
SUPERIOR COURT DOINGS

w. T Waltmeyer vs. Buckskin Mountain Copper Co.,, and w. T. Waltme!er, trustee, vs. Buckskin Mountain Copper Co.,, contests over mining claims near Fredonia. Cause heard and judgment entered for de- fendant in both cases.
 Babbitt, Poison Go. vs. George By rum, suit on note, judgment for plain, tiff.
 Estate of Fred Lewellen, residue oi estate ordered distributed to heirs.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
INTERESTING EVENTS IN
 THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
...............s.
By MRS. FRANK W. NOBLE

posal of the cook books gotten out by this department last year. Several of these books still remain and the sug- gestion was made that they be placed in some down town window as part of an attractive display-also-which is more to the point-these same cook books may be had at reduced price fifty cents per copy. This insures a pleasing Christmas present at a nominal cost.
 The subject for the afternoon Left overs" was then presented in an in- formal talk by Mrs. w. A. Campbell. Many splendid suggestions were giv- en. Mrs. c. c. Harvey then demon strated her recipe for Royal Seal lop"-an appitizing dish which many will care to avail themselves of cup ground ham combined with yolks of four eggs.
 White sauce with chopped whites of eggs. Place alternative layers of each in buttered baking pan and bake in hot oven ten minutes. After partak- ing of this the members adjourned to the home of Mrs. Hanna who had pre- pared for the ladies lunch of gen erous proportions, which was dis patched with quickness and precision regardless of the subjeet--Left-overs.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
With the Shakespeare Club

The Shakespeare Club meet with Miss Morse last Monday evening. The concluding chapters of the Odyssy were under discussion as was also the general theme, Greek hospitality.
 The next meeting will be the social evening with Miss Rudd as hostess Saturday the eleventh.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
LOCAL SOCIETY NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. John Verkamp had as dinner guests last Monday night Mir. and Mrs. I. B. Koch, MT. and Mrs. Al Sanford, Mir. and Mrs. R. J. White and Mir. and Mrs. T. F.. Pollock.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Miss Dolly Van Deren has been vis- iting her parents over Thanksgiving and returned to Jerome where she is a pupil in the high school. Miss Dolly is an exceptionally fine specimen of Oak Creek womanhood and is making a record for herself in school.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

At present the population of Sedona in the radius of one mile from the school house is exactly 92 men, women and children. Of these about 8 are trancient, the balance remaining from to 8 months in the year except those who live here the year round.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Many cards were received during the week having the following an- nouncement:
 Commencement exercises Northern Arizona Normal School, Wednesday evening, December the twenty-second, One thousand nine hundred and fif- ten
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Word comes that Mrs. Edmond C.. Chaytor and son Ernest E. Ethridge have taken possession of their new home in Kingman, Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our kind friends for assist ance and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Their many thoughtful acts of kindness will never be forgot ten.
 MIR. aud MRS. JOHN F. STEPHAN
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Mir. W. G. Henry is sojourning on the Creek for a few days. MT. Henry is thinking about creeping up on some of the big bear that inhabit Dry Creek and pulling their tails. The cattlemen would greatly appreciate ridding that section of country of them.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
With the Churches
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Clarence D. Thorpe, superintendent. Public worship at 11:00 a. m. Subject: "The Kings Ambulances. 1" Junior League at 300 p. m. Miss Irene Jacobs, superintendent. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Leslie N. Goodding, President. Public worship at 7:30 p. m. Subject: "How Asa Built His King dom."
 Midweek service Wednesday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock.
 The public is invited to all of these services.
 REV. THOMAS HAMBLY, Pastor
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Marriage License Issued

December 6--George J. Bailey of Flagstaff to Miss Martha Josephine Brown of Longmont, Colorado. They were married by Rev. J. w. Epperly of the Baptist church.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Rev. J. H. Henry, pastor of the M. E. church twelve or fifteen years ago, shook hands with number of old friends yesterday when No. stopped. He is now located at Glendale, near Los Angeles and was on his way home from a visit to his old home in Pennsylvania. He was looking hale and hearty and wished to be remem- bered to his many old time Flagstaff friends.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10
Mems Club Will Give Entertainmen

The first of series of monthly stereoptican lectures under the aus pices of the Mems Club, will be given in the Episcopal church this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The purpose of these lectures will be educational and for entertainment, especially to the young people of the town.
The Coconino sun., 1915-12-10

Mrs. J. w. Aldrich, western field secretary for Woman's Missions of Presbyterian church will speak Dec. 12, morning and evening on topics of interest to all church members.