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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

pacious of the bag. One Of them, discovering
the bomb, must have advanced toward It, then re-
treated when he how imminent was the ex-
plosion.
Leave the store-quick" rang out Kennedy's
voice.
We backed away as fast those behind
would permit. Kennedy and Bennett we're the last
to leave, In fact, paused at the door.
Down below the crooks were beatlng-a hasty
retreat through a secret entrance which they had
effected
1.-THE bagl The bagl" we could hear one of
them below.
1.-THE bomb-runl" cried another voice gruffly,
A second later came ominous silence. The
last Qf the three must have fled
The explosion that followed lifted up fairly off
off our feet. A great puff of smoke came belching
up through the hole followed by the crashing of
hundreds of dollars worth of glassware in the
jewelry shop as fragments of stone. brick and
mortar and huge splnters OF wood were flung with
trependous force in every direction from the
miniature volcano.
AS the smoke from the explosion cleared away.
Kennedy could be seen. the first to run forward.
Meanwhile Martins detectives had rushed down
flight of back stairs that led into eoaI\ cellar.
with coal shovels and bars anything they could lay
hands on, they attacked the door that opened for
ward from the coal cellar into the front basement
where the robbers had been.
moment Kennedy and Bennett paused on the
brink OF the abyss which the bomb had made, wait
ing for the smoke to decrease. Then they began
10 climb down cautiously over the Piled up
wreckage.
The explosion had set the basement afire. but
the fire had not gained much Roadway by the time
they reached the basement. Quickly Kennedy ran
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
'''Exploits7Elatrle

drawn revolvers and firing up through the
hole in the floor desperately.
Martin, his detectives and the rest OF us fell
back from the edge OF the chasm hastily, to keep
out OF range OF the hail OF bullets.
Look outi" cried someone behind US, before
we could out first surprise and return the
fire.
One Of the desperadoes had taken a bomb from
under his smock lighted 1t and thrown it up through
the hole in the floor.
1t sailed up over our heads and landed near our
little group, on the floor, the fuse suffering
ominously.
Quickly we divided and backed away even
further
heard an exclamation of fear from Elaine.
Kennedy had pushed his way past us and picked
up the deadly Internal machine in his bare hands.
watched him, fascinated. AS near as he dared,
he approached the hole in the floor still holding the
thing off at arms length. Would he never
throw it?
He was cody holding it, allowing the fuse to
burn down closer to the explosion point
1t was now within less than inch of sure
death.
Suddenly he raised 1t and hurled the deadly
thing down through the hole.
We could hear the imprecatons of the crooks
as It struck the cellar floor, them. They had
evidently been still examining iewelry into the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

to the door into the coal cellar and opened It.
From the other side Martin, followed by the
police and the detectives, burst in.
"Fire!" cried one Of the policemen, leapng back
to turn in an alarm from the special apparatus
upstairs.
All except Martin began beating out the flames,
using such weapons they already held in their
hands to batter down the door.
To Martin there was one thing paramount--the
jewels
In the midst Of the confusion, Elaine closely
followed by her friend, Susie, made her way fear
lessly into the stifle of smoke down the stairs
There are your Jewels Mr.. Martini" cried Ken
nedy, kicking the precious burlap bag with his foot
as IL it had been so much ordinary merchandise.
and turning toward what was in his mind the most
important thing at stake-the direction taken by
the agents of the Clutching Hand.
Thank heaven!" calculated Martin, fairly
bouncing on the bag and tearing it open They
didn't get away with them-7after ALL" he ex-
claimed, examining the contents with satisfaction.
"see-you must have frightened them off at Just
the right moment when you sent the bomb back at
them"
Elaine and Susie pressed forward eagerly as he
poured forth the sparkling stream of gems, intact.
Wasn't he Just simply wonderful" heard
Susie whisper to Elaine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Down below, while the police and detectives
were putting out the fire. Kennedy was examining
the wall OF the cellar looking for the spot where
the crooks had escaped.
"a secret door," he exclaimed, as he paused
after tapping along the wall to determine its char
aeter. You see how the force OF the explosion
has loosened It,"
Sure enough. when he pointed It out to US. II
was plainly visible One OF the detectives picked
up a crowbar and others. stnl with the hastily
lected implements they had seized TO fight the fire.
started in to pry 1t open.
AS IL yielded Kennedy pushed his way through.
Elaine. always utterly fearless followed, Then
the rest OF US went through.
There seemed to be nothing however, that
would help us in the cellar next door, and Ken
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

afterward, apparently going to fashionable tail
ors which occupied the second floor Of the old
fashioned building the first floor having been
renovated and made ready for renting. Had we
been there moment sooner we might have seen,
1 suppose, that one Of them nodded to a taxicab
driver, who standing at public hack stand
few feet up the block, The driver nodded unosten-
tatiousIy back at the man.
In spite Of the excitement, Kennedy quietly
examined the showcase which was, indeed, vertia-
BILE treasure store OF briltants. Then with keen
scrutinizng glance he looked over the police and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Events were moving rapidly.
The limousine had been standing innocently
enough at the curb the corner, with the taxi
cab close behind 1t.
Less than ten minutes after they had entered,
three well-dressed men came out of the vacant
shop, apparently from the tailor's above, and
climbed lelsurely into their
As the last entered, he half turned to the
taxicab driver hiding from passers-by the sign of
the Clutching Hand, which the taxicab driver
turned In the same Then the big
whrled up the avenue.
All this we learned later from a street sweeper
who was at work near by.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Everything you read here today you can
see in the fascinating Pathe Motion Pic
lures at the Motion Picture Theaters this
week. Next Sunday another chapter OF
"The Exploits of Elaine" and new Pathe
reels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
synopsis OF Previous chaptors.

The New York police mystified by a series OF
murders OF prominent men. The principal clue the
murderer Is the warning which the vic
Tins signed with clutching hand" The latest VIC
tim OF the mysterious assassin II Taylor Dodge the
INSURANCE president His daughter. Blaine employs
Craig Kennedy, the famous scientific detectives 70 try
TO unravel the mystery What Kennedy accomplished
Is told by his friend Jameson. a newspaper man.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
JEWETT CITY
Abraham Zeseer Notified of Mothers
 Death-Sunday Happenings.

Abraham Zegeer was notified of the death of his mother, Mrs. Helena Ze- seer, on Saturday. MT. Zegeer left immediately for Charlestown, W. Va MT. Zegeers father. Kalln Zegeer, died in November.
 Mrs John T. Stewart was in charge of the reading room at Slater library Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. J. K. Brewer is recovering from a long illness.
 Mrs. w. H. Cane and Miss Pearl Cane of Whlimantic spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Oscar B. Darby of Moosup and liar ry Halyburton of New London were guests at Mrs. J. E. Phillips and Mrs o. NJ. Browns Sunday.
 Miss Alice Latham of Groton. who teaches in VoIuntown, was a week end visitor at her aunt's, Mrs. B. c. Will cox's.
 Miss Katherine Hummer of Port land, Me, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Abraham Zegeer.
 Miss Edith Allen and Miss Florence J. Huntington of Willimantic were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Leon- ard Geer at Tilting Rock farm.
 George E. Wilcox has been elected treasurer of the Baptist Sunday school, succeeding George Clarke, who re- signed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
RENDERED RECEPTION, !
Postmaster Alexander Gilman Re.
 ceives Congratulations and Gifts.

Several hundred persons gathered at St. Johns hall on Providence street Sunday evening for a reception in honor of Alexander Gilman, who has been appointed postmaster and is to take up the duties of the office the first of the coming month. Mir. GiI- man was warmly congratulated on his success in receiving the appoint ment. French Canadians from va r1ous county towns were present at the gathering Among the number were Urgele Lafrance, who has been nemed for county commissioner from the town of Plainfield, and Dr. L. J. Morin of Danielson.
 MT. Gilman was presented with a beautiful bopquet and costly foun- tam pen as remembrances of the gathering. The address of presenta- tion was by Peter 'Bonin. Among those present were Dr. Omer Larue, pr. |. o. Morasse, Philip woisard and F. Lamoreaux, the last two nam ed of North Grosvernordale.
 There was an entertaining pro gramme which included addresses and musical numbers. the latter contriblt- ed by Eugene Touchette, Ovila Guer- tin, Armand Magnan, Joseph Rivard and A. A. Brodeur. An orchestra 'of seven pieces furnished music
 The affair resolved itself into a smoker and the evening was very pleasantly spent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
PLAINFIELD ,
Marriage of Former Teacher-Tent
 Caterpillar Nests Need Attention.

Friends in this village learn of the critical illness of Mrs. Lydia M. Butcher of Moosup, for many years a resident of this village as houseloeep- CT for the late Albert c. Greene. While here she took a prominent part in church and grange work and has many friends among the older resi-. dents.
 Interest in Ekonk Wedding,
 There was local interest in the mar riage of MT. and Mrs. Harry F. Holmes Of Griswo1d. March II, at the brides home at Ekonk. Mrs. Holmes GMiss Olive M, Tanner) is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Tanner of Ekonk and for some two years has been a. popular teacher in this town, in both Stone Hill and South Plainfield dis tricts. She is a graduate of the Plain field High school
 Master Fred Kennedy is i'll with a. severe cold and unable to attend school,
 A goodly crop of tent caterpillars can be expected in some parts of the town, judging from the egg masses on the limbs. Other towns are offering troy them.
 Mrs. Albert Kennedy is improving slowly.
 The children in Miss Agnes Aliens room at the academy are studying the art of maple sugar making these days, from the tapping of the trees (which they are learning by experience) to the eating of maple sugar.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
STATE FIREMEN,
May Hold Annual Convention in Put
 nam For the First Time,

Members tof the fire department are interested in the opportunity that has presented itself of getting the annual convention of the State Firemen's aa- sociation here( this summer. There are financial considerations to be thought of, however, before the local department can decide to invite the fremen to come here, but it is hoped that way may may be found to do this. The state association, of whcih the local fremen are members, has never held a convention in this part of the state. Bremen from other cities and towns have expressed a desire to come here and the local fremen would be only too glad to have them if suit able arrangements can be made.
 A convention here would be of in- terest to all this end of the state and would undoubtedly attract a great many visitors to Putnam, giving the city some business and great deal of valuable advertising
 It is said that the firemen here will carefully investigate the whole pro- position at once
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
TownspeopIe to Gather in Town Hall for Informal Reception to New Sec retary.

Arrangements have been perfected by the women directors of the United Charities association of this city. a committee appointed at last weeks meeting of the board, for the recep- tion to be given the new secretary Of the organization, Miss Nancy Austin of New York. who enters upon her du- ties today.
 The reception will be held Tuesday evening in the town hall, as the desire of the committee is to make it a com munity gathering, and it is their hope that a large number of the people will take advantage of this opportunity to meet Miss Austin.
 The reception will be held from 8 to o'clock. Those who will receive with Miss Austin are Mrs. D. Everett Taylor. chairman; Mrs. John Reilly Scripture and Mrs. Boucher. A mum Der of the younger people of the city, under the direction of Raymond A. Parker and Miss Ruth Taylor. will act as ushers.
 Following the formal reception there will be number of short addresses, and it is expected that the following will speak: Gen. E. s. Boss, William A. King, Rev. William $. Beard, Rev. W. O. Nuzunn, Rev. Father J. J. Papil- lon, Rev. w. F. Rowley, J. O'Sullivan, Dr. L. l. Mason. H. Burr. R E. Mitchell, H. Dion. M. E. Lincoln, J. H. Hurley, Pierre Larinie, Charles L. Anderson.
 Music will be furnished during the evening by Hickey's orchestra It is planned to have the reception as in- formal as possible. Light refresh ments will be served under the direc- tion of committee composed of Miss Claire Stiles, chairman; Mrs. Owen ONeiIl, Mrs. A. I. Bill, Mrs. J. M. Berard and others. as...--.-4,-.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

Misses Nellie Egan and M. Bonin have returned from visit in New York
 Miss Ruth Murfey was leader of the Y. F. $. c. T. honorary members meeting Sunday evening.
 Henry A. Walters of Pawtucket spent Sunday with friends in Put nam.
 Walter Graham, who is stationed at Jewett City, spent Sunday at his home in Putnam.
 Frank W. Barber will have the mem bers of the teachers training class at his home for a meeting this Monday evening.
 Urgele Lafrance of Central Village was a visitor with friends in Putnam Sunday.
 Receive K. of c. Degree.
 Candidates of Cargill council, K. of C., were given degrees Sunday after noon.
 St. Patrick's Day Social Affairs.
 A number of St. Patrick's day so- cials have been planned to take place in Putnam.
 Prohibition Conference.
 Local churches will be represented at the county prohibition conference to be held at the Methodist church in Danielson this (Monday) afternoon and evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
STAFFORD SPRINGS
George Knight of WiIlineton Arrested for Beating His Mother-WiIdey- Barton Wedding This Evening" Duckpin Leaauers' Standing.

Miss Mildred Walkley, who attends business school in Hartford, was at her home in West Stafford over Sunday.
 Domenico Tonon, who has been Ill for several days, is slowly recover ing.
 Stafford has received the annual enumeration grant from the state for the support of the schools. This year Stafford received s2,562.75 the same enumerated between the ages of four and sixteen years.
 Beat His Mother.
 George Knight of Wilmington was brought before the borough court on Saturday charged with breach of the peace and with assault and battery on his mother, Mrs. Orpha Knight and said that she stood in constant fear of him. Upon his promise to keep away from the house where his mother lives he escaped a jail sentence and a fine of $25 was imposed for as- sault and s1 and costs for breach of the peace. Knight is now living at the Springs, where he says he pro- poses to stay and will enter the em- ploy of c. B. Gary & Son.
 Fashionable Wedding This Evening.
 The marriage of Miss Mary Wildey and Philip Benning Barton will take place at the Congregational church this CMonday) evening at 7.30. Dr. G. Percival Bard will give an organ re- cital for a half hour preceding the ceremony and Mrs. c. H. Moore will sing.
 Agostina Strazza, who has been i'll for several days with inflammation of the liver is showing some improve ment.
 MT. and Mrs. William F. Hynes. of Folly, N. D.. have been guests of MT. and Mrs. Timothy Grady.
 There was a large attendance at the dance given by the Italo- -Tirolese so- ciety at their hall Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
supper The Mystic boys will leave on the 7O3 trolley
Band to Play Saturday Nights.

DdHG lO ray SctLAFGdY NISuLSs
 The Mystic band appeared on the main street Saturday evening and gave a concert between 7.30 and 8.30 o'clock, many attending. These meets will be given each Saturday evening through the efforts of Elmer Doyle, who went among the merchants and took up a. subscription for the concerts.
 Brief Local Notes.
 Samuel Stewart, Jr, of Gushing academy came Saturday to the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Stewart, suffering from a severe case of blood poisoning in his hand.
 Miss Ella Wo1cott is visiting in New York.
 Frank Spring of Lyme is spending few days in Mystic.
 Mrs. Hugh Barr has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Patterson, in Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mrs. A. L. Pitcher will entertain the Monday club this (Monday) afternoon at her home on Elm street. MT. and Mrs. John F. Moves have returned from visit in Boston. Ira F. Moves of New Haven spent Sunday with his son. John F. Moves, and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
ouarreIed Over War-Fined.

wsyl Dzmonzyk and Stanley zo- socke, one a, Russian and the other 6 Pole, got into a heated argument late Friday night in regard to the merits of the present European war, and the re- suit was a fine and costs for both in the police court Saturday morning.
 Patrolman Thomas Grady, who made the arrest testified that he learned of the trouble some time after II Friday night. and hurried to the place, finding the two men had just been pulled apart There was considerable blood on both. and they were taken into cus- tody, as he had no way of telling who started the controversy.
 One man claimed that the other struck him over the head with a, bottle to start the fight, while the latter said the former threw him down a flight of stairs to begin things. The argu- ment started two months ago about the war, and from all reports, Friday nights battle was fercely contested. Dzmonzyk paid a fine of $7 and costs, and Zosocke S10 and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
OBlTUARX,
Mrs. Francois LecIair.

floSe AHHa LeClalr, WIfe Of Fran cois Leclair, died at their home on Bullock street. The deceased, a native of St. Rosalie, P. e., was 46 years of age.
 RenseIear T. Coomes.
 Renselear T. Coomes died Saturday at his home in East Woodstock He was born in the town of Woodstock, December Is, 1883.
 A committee of the common coun- cil will report to that body at a. spec ial meeting to he beld Tuesday even ing on the bill now in the legislature proposing to make the office of cap- tain of police permanent.
 Putnam High Schools baseball team expects 70 open it's season on April f2, when q game will be played with the team of Pomfret school
 The annual banquet of the choir of the Congregational church is to take place at the church tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
 Demurrer OVerruIed in Deer Case. Judge Shumway has handed down a decision in which the demurrer of the defendant in the case of Charles L.. Torrey Vs. John M Crampton afgued in the superior court here a few days ago, is overrulled. This is the famous deer case. The answer of the defend ant is expected within a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
and much valuable information ob- tained by the committee
Thrown from Horse,

Guy Richmond. son of Chief E. H. Richmond of the police department, escaped serious injury Saturday after horse on which he was riding to the block pavement on Main street near Church, coming out of the affair with a few marks on his face.
 The young man was riding down Church street when his horse became gait. Richmond had the horse under control when he entered Main street, but the animal slipped on the troll ley tracks. and fell, throwing his rider ito the ground. The horse was stopped near Lincoln's store, and the young man had him out again later in the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

William Foley died at his home on Church street Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock after an illness of four months with Bright's disease and heart trou- ble. His many friends were unaware that the end was so near. He was born in Mystic Al years ago, the son of James and Ann Foley. He was educated in the Broadway school, af- ter which he worked at the Mystic Manufacturing company till about 16 years ago, when he received the ap- pointment as constable for the East Side. Mystic, which duty he has faith fully performed.
 He was member of the B. F. Hoxie cient Order of Hibernians. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick's parish. He leaves two sisters, Misses Margaret and Mary Foley, who have given him loving and devoted care. and three brothers, Charles H. Foley. James Foley and Postmaster George H.
 SF'a s4th Birthday. a:7'~ -s's'=@=
 Mrs. Mary Delight Bailey celebrated her 84th birthday at her home on West Mystic avenue Friday. Flowers, cards and many tokens of remembrance were her daughters, Mrs. Wainwright Bent ley, Mrs. Gurdon Allyn of Mystic, her son. George Bailey. of Providence, her brother, John Green Parker, and her S4Sler, VMrS AIeAdhueT 1TFIns, peSIoeS her grandchildren, nieces and nephews., Many friends called during the day.
 In Charge of New Property.
 c. R. Backus of Andover, Mass, who has leased the Bank square garage property, has arrived in the village and has taken charge. Mr7. Backus and family will arrive lated to take up their residence.
 Going to New London.
 Mystic encampnent. I. O. O. F., met Friday evening and worked the Patri- archal degree on a. class, after which the Royal Purple degree team held drill, and in Tuesday evening will go to New London to work the Royal Purple degree on a class of candidates of Orient encampment. The visitors will be entertained at plum duff
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Every Member Canvass of M. E.
 Church

The annual every member canvass conducted by the members of the Mems club of the Methodist church was made Sunday afternoon from ? to 6. with gratifying results to the canvassers and the church Wherever this scheme has been tried it has been successful, and seldom dropped after it has once been started. The men making the canvass were Messrs. Con- ant, Spellman. Bradley, Bentley, Brad way, Davoll. Cross, Brown, Ide. Maine, Jordanf1 F. Woodward, w. Woodward, Clinton, Chi1ds, Scripture, Webber, Rose, Olds, Birmingham, Wood, An thony, Hall, Abramson, Norris: Has
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

@NFHSis
 Lawrence. the year old son of MT. and Mrs. Max Muse. celebrated his birthday Friday by a party to which 1G little friends were invited. Games were played and refreshments served. in pink and white. A big birthday cake with candles was the center of attraction. Mrs. Muse was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Bertis Rathbun, Mrs. Nora Rathbun, Mrs. Charles Schaffer, Mrs. Hattie Beebe and Mrs. May Patterson.
 Repairing Motorboat.
 The motorboat owned by Capt. Allen Ashbey has been taken to the aLthrop motor works in Mystic for repairs to tho motor. It will be used in fishing this summer.
 Accident to Mrs. Packer.
 Mrs. Lida Packer of Meriden, for merIy of this village, received broken leg in a. fall recently.
 The meeting fof Camp Fire Girls held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Minnie Vallette was most inter esting. A hike is to be arranged soon. Mrs. Josephine Chester has returned from a. visit in New London.
 Mrs. H. s. Foster will entertain the Farther Lights society this evening. Stanmore Lamb will return tomor- row from New Milford, where he has been visiting relatives for the past two months.
 Mrs. John Smith has returned from a. visit in New London.
 Chowder Supper.
 Saturday evening the last fish chow der of the season was enjoyed at the rooms of the fire company. Music and dancing followed.
 Ninth Birthday.
 Miss Frances Hill, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. w. M Hill, celebrated her 9th birthday recently by a party to her little friends. Games and re- treatments were enjoyed.