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The Parker post., 1915-07-24
State Need Not Pay Fee

SACRAMENTO, July 2O.-The state
is not required to pay a fee for filing
deeds, holds Attorney General Webb.
The question arose when the Sacra-
mento county recorder called upon the
state to pay a fee for filing the deed
whereby the Lauritzen company sold
Wood island to the state
The Parker post., 1915-07-24
CONDENSATION Act LEGAL

ALBANY, N. Y, July 20-Three far
ALBANY, N. Y, July 20.-The far
reaching opinions unfolding the con-
stitutionality of the New York state
workmen's compensation act, and
holding that employees of all interstate
railroads and boat lines owned by rail
roads, operating within the state, come
under its provisions, have been hand
ed down by the court of appeal.
The Parker post., 1915-07-24
To Fly 1870 Miles an Hour

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 2O.-With
fully developed plans in his pocket for
a new type of bullet aeroplane, George
T. Segraves, Cleveland aviator, is seek
ing financial backing for transatlan-
tic flight. He declares his machine
will do better than 100 miles an hour.
The Parker post., 1915-07-24
.TELECRAPH|C NEWS
IN PARAGRAPHS
CLEANED FROM NUMEROUS SECTIONS
OF both HEMISPHERES
Dispatches PiCtuTing Developments From the Out
side World Stripped of Unnecessary
Details and Presented in Brief
War order $50. ooo, 900

PHILADELPHIA, July 2O.-An or
der for $SO,O00,0O0 worth of shells,
shrapnel and other war material has
been placed with the Baldwin Locomo-
tive works of this city through the
agency of ]. P. Morgan & Co. of Lon
don.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
At ANY Price.

the more I watch that foolish war,
and wonder what they're fighting for,
the more l read of crimson rain, and
endless windows of the slain, the
more l hope that war may cease the
more boost the dove of peace.
They say that fellow isn't nice who
whoops for peace at any price; he
lacks all patriotic pride, he has tin
horn soul inside; they quote that
wheeze Sir Walter said, "Breathes
there man with soul so Dead" and
say the chap will cut no ice who
talks of peace at any price. But
ere I'd see my brothers killed, my
uncles with cheap bullets filed, my
cousins sent across the Styx, my
martyred aunts piled up in ricks, I'd
let some bully twist my nose, and
lean his weight upon my toes. I'd|
gladly wade around in shame, and
link played the wiser game. The
price of peace can't seem too high |
o one who sees those legions die,
where Europe's crimson rivers flow !!
trough blasted lands that shrek
With woe. Oh, Peace, long may you
rover here, cen though the cost is
pretty dear! One glance at Europe
should suffice to show you're cheap
It any price Walt Mason.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
GIVE PROSPERITY A CHANCE

That is the text of an address
made the other day by gentlemen
who would see Idaho get her just
dues. He urged that this is no time
to start anything that is going to
scarce investors. Rather should we
give every opportunity for them to
legitimately broaden out. Here is
what it said-it is worth reproducing :
Idaho is on the very crest of an
unexampled era of material prosper
ity; for their unparalleled crops Of
grain and Vegetables; Idaho's FARM
ers this year will receive better than
average prices; wool is coming
money for the sheepmen; cattle COM
mand profitable price; the mineral
market promises the miner large and
permanent rewards for his product.
Everywhere one looks, there is
golden haze upon this favored land.
Idaho is doing we'll and only asks
to be let alone for while. Let us
give the commonwealth a chance.
Let US cease the everlasting kicking
about conditions and stop trying to
legislate US all into heaven. In a
financial, industrial, political and
civic sense we are better off than
most of our neighboring states that
have been going reform mad and
financially bankrupt. Let up for a
few months on the demand for the
destruction of all big business en-
terprises; stop damming and de-
nouncing and delaying the men who
pay the wages and build the rail-
roads and the mills. Let progress
have show, and turn the profession
al reformer and paid agitator over
to the city poundmaster for period
Lift industry up and give intelligence
/ square deal. Idaho is safe-keep
Ter sane.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
When you see stream of water

When you see stream of water
coursing down the wagon tracks
you known something is wrong.
That read is not being helped any
by that water. The drag, if proper.
ly used will remove the trouble. Ii
must be used, though, after EVERY
rain or wet spell. It may take a
long time to get this thing of proper
road dragging in good, effective
working order-but so it has all
really good things. Human nature
seems ever disposed to fuss all
around the real idea until forced by
circumstances to adopt it. We are
prone to feel like the other fellow is
trying to push something new on US
and combat it on that account if on
no other. In case of road dragging,
however, just forget the other
fellow-don't worry about him,
but every time your road needs
dragging, drag it. Good dirt roads
are maintained in other, older parts
of the country. They are just as
possible here.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
HE r AID 8
Items That Are Not Intended to Hit
or Miss Anyone But Just to Tell You

That once in while it is necessa
ry to take chance, lest ore mis-
the main chance.
That cleverness builds temporary
reputation, while characters struc
ture is permanent.
That the snow shovel and road
drag are worked much alike some
men just wont do either.
That your Thanksgiving turkey
will have finer flavor if you have
done your best to make others thank
full.
That no matter how richly the
stomach may be fed this day of
thanksgiving, it is the mind that
must be right to be truly thankful.
That friend told US day before
yesterday that the roads we're pretty
bad. We asked him if he had tried
the drag. He had not. Wonder
why7 The drag will make good
roads, but it must be worked.
That Uncle Sans health depart
ment announces the discovery of the
cause and cure Of pellagra, the serious
nerve and skin disease which has
spread to $4,000 cases in this country
this year. The cause is said to be in
sufficient proteid diet.
That Rev. Ezra Campbell of Mt.
Vernon, KY, is believed to be the
Oldest minister of the gospel in the
U. S. He is pastor of three Bap-
fist churches, has been preaching
for 70 years, and holds the record
in Kentucky as the marrying parson.
That an agreeable personality, a
friendly disposii ion, an honest inter-
est in the people with whom a mer-
chant comes in contact are of real
value in business. People like to do
business with man whom they like,
md other things being equal, he has
he call upon their patronage.
That the value of the care of de-
ails was again brought out when
Charles Frederick Fowles of New
FORK wrote in his will that if he and
lis wife died under circumstances
hat made it difficult to decide which
lied first, it was to be presumed that
e preceded her. They went down
n the Lusitania.
That-One hundred years ago
oday
When wilderness was here,
With powder in his gun, the man
Went out and got a deer.
But now the thing has changed,
And on another plan, .
With powder on her cheeks,
The "dear" goes out and gets the
an.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

Evidences of the holiday season
are making their appearance at the
local business houses, particularly at
the Donovan Hardware and Ander-
son Pharmacy, and the "do your
Christmas shopping early" sug-
gestion is now in order. Further
more, it is safe to say that shopping
can be done to the best advantage
right here among our home mer-
chants. Try it.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
New Uniforms

l
It is said that railroad company
not a thousand miles from Nezperce
has adopted new style of uniforms
for its employees. The order is as
follows:
Dear Sir: Numerous complaints
have come to this Office of late by
patrons of our road that the gener-
al appearance of some of its men
is that of hobos instead of up-to-
date trainmen. We think it very
necessary that your appearance
should be that of gentlemen, as
our company has nothing but crack
ed trains on the east end of our
division.
Beginning at once we think it
very necessary that our brakemen
should have uniforms. This being
the case the following will be uni
form specifications: First, will be
a cap of the ordinary passenger
brakeman's type, only it will be red
with black band around it, this
band shall be two and half inches
in width, shall have the initials of the
company on the band on the front Of
the cap and the word Brakeman"
On the back, and green coat with
large white buttons with trousers to
match, no vest, red flannel shirt ,as
ne climate is very damp there in
winter time our company doctor ad-
rises US that his is very good for
We are still undecided as to the
lind of foot wear needed, buts for
he present you can supply yourself
nth red sox and buckskin moccasins
0 be worn at all times excepting in
he extremity bad weather. When
his bad weather exists you can sup
ly yourself with pair of rubber
ip boots. This will not only be
rejection to your moccasins but al
, to your trousers. But Immediately
n entering the coach when on duty
,ese boots shall be removed so as
Of to anoy the passengers when
alking through the car.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
Big Hunt Fixed at Evergreen Meeting.

The Evergreen community meeting
advertised for Friday, Nov. 1o, wa.
pulled off as per schedule, and proved .
very successful and satisfactory affair
in spite Of the bad weather.
About forty-five were in attendance,
including an auto load from Nezperce.
consisting Of Dr.. Jeffreys, Judge Rob-
erts, Superintendent Of Schools Miss
Martin, and County Agriculturist Wade.
While we greatly regret the absence
II both our president and vice-presi-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
Something Doing!

Listenl Friday evening, Nov. 26
H. S. Gym-time 8 100 o'clock
Admission 25c. What's the idea
l was just telling you about a game
of basket ball between the Vollmer
A. A. C. and the Nezperce II. S.
teams. Now that means some game,
because neither team has been de-
feated this season and each team is
after the prairie championship.
Come up and enjoy the fun. Be a
joyful, capering good fellow once
more. Are you game to see good
gamer
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

Every pew and all available stand
ing room should be taken at the
Union Thanksgiving service at the
Brethren church tonight. Nezperce
has much to be thankful for.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
New Lutheran Minister

Rev. N. J. Holmn has succeeded
Rev. c. 81. BeTgerson to the pastor.
ate of the Lutheran churches in the
Lewiston district, which includes
the church at Nezperce, and on next
Sunday morning, Nov. %, at II 100
o'clock he will deliver his FIRST ser.
mon here. All are invited to go out
and get acquainted with the new
minister and be present at this SER
vice.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

PATENT. u S to Arthur C Rock.
wood e3nw4, n4nw4, n4sw4 13-33-2e.
DEED. John M Cox to Walter
N Cox $40 ne4 33-34-ze.
CERT. of SALE. Spokane Hy-
draulic Placer Ming Co by sheriff to
D T Alexander S1488.9O 4 int in
the following mining claims, Idaho
Wonder, Highland Chief, Pride of
Idaho, Great Bend, Golden Fleece.
PATENT. U S to John P MUM
nw4 123 "a Wv.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

There is talk among the city
fathers of reviving the enforcement
of the local curfew law, owing to the
disposition of some of the young
people to take undue advantage of
the privileges now nightly allowed
them.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25
The Present Crisis In Idaho

Is the subject of lecture to be de-
livered by Luther w. Wells, an expe-
rienced Chatauqua speaker, at the
Christian church in Nezperce on Sun
day evening, Nov. %, at 1880. Mr..
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

dent, nevertheless Mr. Roupe acted Is
temporary chairman, and the program
was carried on as was advertised with
the exception of few Of the local
speakers. The day was we'll spent
and those who, participated seemed to
enjoy themselves to the utmost.
1t was late hour as usual before all
business was transacted. A committee
Of three was appointed to see whether
or not they could arrange a contest for
a squirrel hunt, or it might be called
the determination OF all undesirable
quadrupeds, such as coyotes, skunks,
pocket gophers, squirrels, etc. The
contest is to be pulled off between the
different communities which might be
termed the North and South sides.
The Evergreen and other commune
ties along the canyon are to be known
IS the South side and those north Of
town to be known as the North side.
The committee appointed for the
above project is 0. A. Roupe, Ever
EFT Blenders and T. ]. Preston. All
in such contest can get
futher particulars regarding the same
by calling up any one Of the committee.
The meeting was then brought to- a
close by electing T. ]. PRINTS as the
next president and Mrs. E. Blenders
as vice-president. Miss Mae Mcleod
was retained as secretary. The date
set for our next meeting was the sec
ond Friday in January, the 18th.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

Get my figures on grain before
selling. B. ]. Fike.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-11-25

O. w. Travis was up from Lewis
ton the first of the week.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

room. There Mary looked st the mo-
tionless body on the floor and recoiled.
horrined.
Elaine noticed some spots on her
hands. and. seeing that they were
stained by the blood Of Long Sin.
wiped the spots on ON her handker-
chief. dropping It to the floor.
"Ugh!" exclaimed q cultural voice
behind them.
It was the servant who had come
in.
"You-kin him-with knife?" insin-
uated the Chinese.
Elaine was dumb. The servant did
not wait for an answer, but hastily
opened the hall door.
To Elaine It seemed that something
must be done quickly. A moment and
all the house would be in uproar.
Instead, he placed his finger on his
lips. "Quick-no word" he said, lead.
ing the way to the hall door, "and-oh.
you must not leave that-it will be
clue" he added. picking up the
bloody handkerchief and pressing 1t
into Elaine's hand.
They quickly ran out into the hall.
.''Go-Quick!" he urged again. land
hide the handkerchief in the bag. Let
no one see it,"
He shut the door. As they hurried
away Elaine breathed q sigh of relief.
They had reached the street. Afraid
to run. they hurried as fast as they
could until they turned the first cor
ner.
They pressed each others hands and
parted.
Meanwhile in the front room Long
Sin was on his feet again. brushing
himself on and hopping up the blood.
1T worked very well, SAM" he said
to the servant.
They were conversing eagerly and
laughing and did not hear q noise in
the back room.
A sinister figure had made its way
by means Of a fire escape to q rear
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

The New York police are mystinsd BY .
series OF murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal % the warn
Ing letter which II sent the victims, signed
tim OF the mysterious assassin 10 Taylor
Dodge. tho insurance president. His
daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Kennedy.
the famous scientific detective, to try to
complishes II told by his friend Jameson.
q newspaper man. Enraged at the deter
mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken
needy are making 10 put an end 70 his
crimes. the Clutching Hand, A. thte
strange criminal 10 known. resorts to all
sorts Of the most diabolical schemes 10
Of the story tells Of a new plot against
their lives and of the way the great de-
tective uses all his skill to save this pref
~ girl and himself from death.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

Elaine Took Out the Package Of Bills.
putty blower? A keyhole is just as
good"
do you realize how little you can
really see through keyhole?" he re-
piled confidently. "Try 1t over there"
did, and. to tell the truth. could
see merely little part of the hall.
Then Kennedy inserted the detecta-
scope.
Look through that" he directed.
put my eye to the eye piece and
gazed through the bullying lens Of
the other end. could see almost
the whole hall.
Elaine was playing with Rusty when
Jennings brought in card on which
was engraved the name, Miss Mary
Carson" and underneath in pencil was
written Belgian Relief Committee"
How interesting" commented
Elaine, rising and accompanying Jen-
nings into the drawing room. Il won
der what she wants?
VERY pleased to greet you, Miss Car
son." she greeted her visitor
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

She opened the bag and displayed
the blood-spotted handkerchief. He
took It and examined it carefully.
Elaine" he said earnestly. not at
all displeased could see. that some
thing had come up that might blot out
the past unfortunate misundsrstand-
ing. there simply. must be something
wrong here Leave this handkerchief
with me. I'll do my best"
Thank YOU" she said simply as
she left the laboratory.
Craig went to work abruptly without
0 word.
On the laboratory table he placed his
splendid microscope and several cases
Of slides. as well as innumerable mi
cro-photographs. He had been work
ing for some time when he looked up.
1T IL dogs blood-not human blood"
he said simply. but what's the game
back Of all this-that's the main ques-
ton now"
It was not much later that Elaine
received second visit from Mary.
do you know why the servant al
lowed US to leave the apartment"
whispered Mary with glance about
fearfully. as II the walls had ears.
'No-why?" inquired Elaine anxious
ly.
He's q tong man who has been
chosen to do away with the prince.
He followed me. and says you have
done his work for him. II you will
give him ten thousand dollars for ex-
penses he will attend to hiding the
body"
Here. at least.wa a way out.
ut Is the safest way out of the
trouble. Yes. I'll do it. I'll stop at the
bank now and get the money"
They rose and Mary preceded her,
eager to get away from the house.
At the door, however, Elaine asked
her to wait while she ran back on
some pretext.
Our telephone rang in the middle
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

Mary. She looked at Il with interest
40 one woman always does at the pic
ture Of another pretty woman. II wa
. newspaper cut Of Elaine. undel
which was:
ELAINE DODGE, THE HEIR
ESe, WHOSE BATTLE WITH
THE cluTcHiNo HAND 10 GRE
ATtNo WORLDWIDE INTER.
EST"
Now" he began at last. breaking
the silence. "I1l show you just what
want you to do"
He went over to the wall and tool
down Q curious long Chinese knife
from Q scabbard which hung there
conspicuously.
see that?" he added, holding It up
Before she could say . word he had
plunged the knife. apparently. into his
own breast.
"Oh!" cried Mary, startled.
She expected to see him fall. But
nothing happened. Wong laughed. II
was an oriental trick knife, in which
the blade telescoped into the handle
Look at It," he added, handing II
to her.
Long Sin took q bladder of watel
from a table near by and concealed II
under his coat. Nov, you stab me.
he directed.
Mary hesitated. But he repeated the
command and she plunged the knife
gingerly at him. 1t telescoped. He
made her try 1t over. and she stabbed
him more resolutely. The water from
the bladder poured out
"Good!" cried Long Sin, much
pleased. Now" he added, seating
himself beside her. II want you to
lure Elaine here"
had been amusing myself by rig
ging up q contrivance by which
could make 1t possible to see through
or. rather. over, q door.
Kennedy, who had been busy at the
other end Of the laboratory, happened
to look over in my direction. whats
the big idea, Walter?" he asked.
1t was. admit, a rather cumber
some and clumsy affair.
We'll. you see. Craig" I explained
you put the top mirror through the
transom of q door and"
Kennedy interrupted with q hearty
burst Of laughter. But suppose the
door has no transom" he asked
pointing to his own door.
scratched my head thoughtfully.
had assumed that the door would
have q transom. A moment later
Craig went to the cabinet and drew
out q tube about as big around as g
putty blower and as long.
Nov. here's what call my de
tectascope," he remarked. None Of
your mirrors for me-"
II know" I said somewhat nettled
but what can you see through thai
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-06-25

window that was not barred, and ST.
lently he had stolen In on them.
They turned at slight noise and
saw him. Genuine fright was now on
their faces as they looked at him,
open mouthed.
Whats all this?" he growled. Il
am known as the Clutching Hand.
allow no Interference with my affairs.
Tell me what you are doing here with
Elaine Dodge"
Their beady almond eyes flashed
fear. The Clutching Hand moved me-
nacingly. There was nothing for the
astute Wong Long Sin to do but to
submit.
With low bow, Wong spread out
his hands In surrender and submission.
Il will tell you. honorable sir" he
said at length.
Go on!" growled the criminal.
Quickly Wong rehearsed what had
happened from the moment the idea
of blackmail entered his head.
How about Mary Carson?" asked
Clutching Hand. q saw her here"
Wong gave a glance Of almost su-
perstitious dread at the man.
She will be back-is here now" he
added. opening the door at a knock
and admitting her.
Adventures Mary had hurried back
to see that all was right. This time
Mary was genuinely scared at the for
bidding figure of which she had heard.
ut is all right" pacified Wong.
"Henceforth we work with the hon
orable Clutching Hand"
.
At home at last, Elaine sank down
into q deep library chair and stared
straight ahead. She saw visions Of
arrest and trial, of the terrible elec-
trio chair with herself in 1t, bound.
and of the giving of the fatal signal
for turning on the current.
Were such things as these going to
happen to her. without Kennedy 8
help? Why had they quarreled? She
buried her face in her hands and wept.
Then she could stand it no longer.
She had not taken on her street
clothes. She rose and almost fed
from the house.
kennedy and were still in the Ia
boratory when q knock sounded at
the door. l went to the door and
| opened 1t. There stood Elaine Dodge.
1t was q complete surprise to Craig.
What is the matter?" he asked.
She hesitated, then suddenly burst
out. "Craig-I-I ana murderess!"
had never before seen such look
on Craig's face as suddenly came over
1t. Sc.
Then she poured forth the story sub.
stantially as I have set 1t down, but
without the explanation, which at that
!, time was not known to any Of us.
"Oh," expostulated Craig, there must
be some mistake. It's impossible-im.
possible"
mo-" she asserted. "Look-here's
my handkerchief ell srotted with
| blood"