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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
CANADIANS SUFFER
SEVERE LOSSES AGAIN

Ottawa, June 1S.-General Hughes,
minister of militia, was advised today
that the Canadian First brigade, con-
sisting of the First, Second, Third
and Fourth battalions, all from on
tario, have been in another heavy en-
gagement with considerable losses
Few details are given, but the fighting
Is thought to have been near Festu
bert, France. The brigade is under
command of General Mercer. IT was
in this battle that Colonel Becker of
London, ont, was killed The First
battalion, of which he was com
mander. is said to have had the
heaviest casualties.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
TWO KILLED WHEN
BIPLANE C0LLAPSES

Quincy. Mass, June 1S--ln an
aeroplane accident here today, George
IL. Hersey, Jr, OF this city. u mech
aniclan, was killed. and William u.
Ely, of Providence, r. L.. who was
receiving instruction in hight from
Harry NJ. Jones' the operator Of the
machine, sustained injuries from
which he died on the way to the hos
pital Jones probably escaped serious
injury hy falling on the bodies OF the
others.
The machine. a hiplane, had as
cended from the Squantum aviation
ield 10 a hoight af 100 feet when it
fell. Observers express the belief that
one Of the passengers iuterfered with
Jones operation of the levers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
yAQUI INDIANS ARE
RAiDiNG TOWARD GUAYMAS

on Board u, S. S. Colorado, off
san Bartolome Lower California
lby Radio to San Diego, Calf, June
lS)--Activity OF Yaqui Indians in
lower Sonora is reported today 10
nave been transferred down the va
qui valley toward Guaymas. Raiding
bands have attacked Mexicans, with
IN twelve miles of Guaymas, but no
toreigners have been molested APP
parent quiet has succeeded the Indian
warfare further inland.
villa troops who agreed to leave
Lower California in possession Of a
neutral faction, disapproved of yes
sells provided for their transport and
decided 10 stay.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
AUSTRIANS- ARE ATTACKING
ITALIANS AT TWO POINTS

Verona (via Chiasso to Paris, June
is, a'45 p. m)-The Austrlans have
now so strengthened their forces that
they are taking the offensive both
from Mori and Royereto against the
Italians who are camping at Bren-
tonlco which lies at the foot of Mount
Altissimo, at Zerravale. situated in
the Lagarina valley ana also in the
Arsa valley. The result Of the fight
ing Is still in doubt.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
scnalor TiIImnn at CoIon.

Colon, juno Senator H. r. Till-
man. of South Carolina, accompanied
by his family, arrived here today from
New York All the party was well all
though they had rough weather for
two days ON the way down. They viii
leave Panama for San Francisco about
June 20.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
CONDITIONS CHANGED
SINCE NAP0LE0NS FALL
lsr aosnno looanAl srEel.l LsAsso wln

Paris. June Is (5:SO p. m)-Today,
the anniversary of the battle of Wa
terloo, reminds the various French
newspapers of the changed situation
in Europe, that then coalition of
European powers was contending
against Napoleon, while now the al
les are fighting against the emperors
of the central empires.
The Temps, in concluding a lead
ing article, says that justice and lib
erty have changed their camps and
that 1t is in the ranks of the new all
lance where their force Is left, in
visible yet present.
we no longer believe in victory"
the newspaper says. I'VE feel it in
ourselves. We see 1t radiant"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
FRENCH OFFICER SHOWN
NO MERCY BY COURT

Paris. June rs 4;05 D. m.)--The
court Of appeals refused today to com
slider the appeals of Col. Francois Des-
cauX former paymaster general OF
The French army. and of Madame BE-
choff wife of a German. from the
Judgment OF court martial convict
The court martial sentenced Colonel
DesCauS to seven years solitary con-
finement, with military degradation.
and Madame Bechoff TO two years
imprisonment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19

New YORK June 1s.-Normal CON
ditlons again prevail, it was an
nounced today. in the cable service
to Peking and Tien Tsin. The service
was hampored by delays recently due
TO storms in China which prostrated
some OF the land lines
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
Get Flag and Join the the NJ c. A. Se Will Do You Good

be feeding $4,000 by the end of the
week. he added.
from salina Cruz food is reported
scare with no prospect of relief Lo-
Gusts are destroying crops In that re-
gion
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19

Lima, Peru, June 1S.-rhe British
cruiser New Castle arrived last night
at Paita. She is taking on provisions
and water and will leave tonight
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, June Is. - New
Mexico; Saturday and Sunday fair,
not much change in temperature.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

the officer, cycling Kennedy suspi-
ciously as he stood there with the
armor What's them pieces Of tin
hey?"
Kennedy quickly flashed his own
special badge Il want to trail
girl" he exclaimed hurriedly. Can l
find a bloodhound about here?"
"A hound? Why, we have pack
over there.
Bring them--quickl9 ordered Craig.
Kennedy held the armor down to
the dogs. "Searchlightp gave low
whine, then, followed by Bob" and the
others, was of, all with noses close
to the ground. We followed.
In the mysterious haunt OF the
Clutching Hand, all were still stand
ing around Elaine and the wounded
Pitts Slim.
Just then a cry from one OF the
group startled the rest. One of them,
less hardened than the Clutching
Hand had turned away from the
sight, had gone to the window, and
had been attracted by something out
side.
Look" he cried.
From the absolute stiffness Of death
there was now wild excitement among
the crooks.
Police! Police!" they shouted to
each other as they fed by a doorway
to secret passage.
Clutching Hand turned to his first
assistant
You go, too" he ordered
The dogs had led us to strange
looking house, and were now baying
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

him, Craig was busy examining the
room.
LET us see the library" he said at
length
Accordingly down to the library we
went. Kennedy looked about. He
seemed to miss something.
Where is the armor?" he demand
ed.
why, the men came for it and took
it away to repair" answered Jen-
nings.
Kennedy's brow clouded in deep
thought.
Outside we had left our taxi waiting.
The door was open and new foot
man, James, was sweeping the rug,
when past him flashed dishevelled
hairy streak
We were all standing there still as
Craig questioned Jennings about the
armor. With yelp Rusty tore fran
tically into the room. A moment he
stopped and barked. We all looked at
him in surprise, Then, as no one
moved, he seemed to single out Ken
needy. He seized Craig's coat in his
teeth and tried to drag him out
Here, Rusty-down, sir, down."
called Jennings.
mo; Jennings, no. interposed
Craig. Whats the matter, old fell
low?"
Craig patted Rusty, whose big brown
eyes seemed mutely appealing. Out
of the doorway he went, barking still.
Craig and i followed. while the rest
stood in the vestibule.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

direction OF the mysterious, dark
house. Half mile, perhaps, down
the road, they halted and left the car
beside the walk.
Doctor Martin was too surprised to
marvel at anything now, and he real
lied that he was in the power OF two
desperate men, Quickly they blind
folded him.
1t seemed an interminable walk, as
they led him about to confuse him, but
at last he could feel that they had
taken him into a house and along
passageways, which they were making
unnecessarily long in order to de-
stroy all recollection that they could.
Finally he knew that he was in a
room in which others were present.
A moment later he felt them remove
the bandage from his eyes, and, blink
ing at the light, he could see hard
faced fellow, pale and weak, on a
blood-stained couch. Over him bent
a masked man and another man stood
near by endeavoring by improvised
bandages to stop the flow OF blood.
What can you do for this fellow"
asked the masked man.
Doctor Martin, seeing nothing else
to do, for he was more than outnum-
bered now, bent down and examined
him.
AS he rose, he said, "He will be
dead from loss of blood by morning,
no matter if he is properly bandaged."
as there nothing that can save
him?'' whispered the Clutching Hand
hoarsely
Blood TRANSMISSION might save him" "
replied the doctor. But so much blood
would be needed that whoever gives
it would be liable to die himself"
Clutching Hand stood silent mo-
ment, thinking, as he gazed at the
man who had been one Of his chief
reliance Then, with a menacing ges-
ture, he spoke in a low, bitter tone:
"she who shot him shall supply the
blood"
A few quick directions followed to
his subordinates, and as he made
ready to go he muttered, Keep the
doctor here. Don't let him stir from
the room"
1t was just before early daybreak
when the Clutching Hand and his con-
federate reached the Dodge house in
the city and came up to the back door,
over the fences. AS they stood there
the Clutching Hand produced a mas
ter key and started to open the door.
But before he did so he took out his
watch.
Let me see," he ruminated. "Twen-
ty minutes past 4. At exactly half
past | want you to do as told you
see?"
The other crook nodded.
you may CO." ordered the Clutch
ing Hand.
AS the crook skunk away Clutching
Hand stealthily let himself into the
house. Noiselessly he prowled through
the halls until he came to Elaine's
doorway.
He gave a hasty look up and, down
the hall. There was no sound Quickly
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifled by
a series OF murders OF prominent men.
The principal clue to the murderer Is
the warning letter which is sent the VIC
Tins, signed with ''clutching hand" The
latest victim of the mysterious assassin
is Taylor Dodge, the insurance president.
His daughter, Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy the famous scientific detective, to
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson, q newspaper man. Clutching
Hand tries to kill Elaine by means of a
tilabolical device which generates poison
in the wall paper of her room that Is
deadly to breathe for any length of time.
Again Kennedys scientific knowledge is
brought into play just in season to save
the heroine from death.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05


her out of bed. the chloroform cone
still over her face, and quietly carried
her to the door. which they had opened
stealthily.
Down stairs they carried her until
they came to the library with its new
safe where they placed her on q
couch.
At an early hour an express wagon
stopped before the Dodge house and
Jennings, half-dressed. answered the
bell.
We've come for that broken suit OF
armor to be repaired" said work
man.
Jennings let the men in. The armor
was still on the stand and the repair
ers took armor, stand and all, laying
it on the couch, where they wrapped
it in the covers they had brought for
the purpose They lifted it up and
started to carry it out.
BE careful" cautioned the thrifty
Jennings.
Rusty, now recovered, was barking
and shifting at the armor.
Kick the mutt off," growled one
man.
The other did so, and Rusty snarled
and snapped at him. Jennings took
him by the collar and held him as the
repairers went out, loaded the armor
on the wagon, and drove off.
Scarcely had they gone, while Jen-
nings Strengthened out the disarranged
library, when Rusty began jumping
about, barking furiously. Jennings
looked at him in amazement as the
dog ran to the window and leaped out.
He had no time to look after the
dog, though, for at that very instant
he heard a voice calling. Jennings,
Jennings!"
1t was Marie, almost speechless. He
followed her as she led the way to
Miss Elaine's room. There Marie
pointed mutely to the bed.
Elaine was not there.
mere, 100 were 0eT ClOCneS, neally
folded, as Marie had hung them for
her.
Something must have happened to
her!" walled Marie.
Jennings was now thoroughly
alarmed
Meanwhile the express wagon out
side was driving off, with Rusty tear.
ing after 1t.
whats the matter?" cried Aunt
Josephine, coming in where the foot
man and the maid were arguing what
was to be done.
She gave one look at her bed, the
clothes, and the servants.
Call Mr.. Kennedy" she cried in
alarm.
Elaine is gone-no one knows how
or where" announced Craig, after
leaping out Of bed that morning to an
swer the furious ringing of our tele-
phone bell.
When we arrived at the Dodge house
Aunt Josephine and Marie were fully
dressed. Jennings let us in
What has happened" demanded
Kennedy, breathlessly.
+ While Aunt Josephine tried to tell
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

he took syringe from his pocket and
bent down by the door. Inserting the
end under 1t, he squirted some liquid
through, which vaporized rapidly in a
wide, fine stream of spray. Before he
could give an alarm Rusty was over
come by the noxious fumes, rolled
over on his back and lay still.
Outside, the other crook was wait
ing, looking at his watch. AS the hand
slowly turned the half-hour he
snapped the watch shut. With quick
glance up and down the deserted
street, he deity started up the rain
pipe that passed near Elaine's win
dow.
This time there was no faithful
Rusty to give warning, and the second
intruder, after a glance at Elaine, still
sleeping, went quickly to the door,
dragged the insensible dog out of the
way, turned the key and admitted the
Clutching Hand. AS he did so he
closed the door.
Evidently the fumes had not
reached Elaine, or, If they had, the
thrush Of fresh air revived her, for
she walked and quickly reached for
the gun. In an instant the other crook
had leaped at her. Holding his hand
over her mouth to prevent her scream
ing, he snatched the revolver away be-
fore she could fire it.
In the meantime the Clutching Hand
had taken out some chloroform, and,
rolling towel in the form Of cone,
placed 1t over her face.
When Elaine was completely under
the influence Of the drug they lifted
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-03-05

and leaping up against the door We
did not stop to knock, but began to
break through, for inside we could
hear family sounds Of excitement and
cries of Police! Police!"
The door yielded and we rushed
into long hallway, Up the passage
we went until we came to another
door.
An instant and we were all against
it. 1t was stout, but it shook before
us. The panels began to yield.
On the other side of that door from
us the master crook stood for a mo-
ment. Doctor Martin hesitated, not
knowing quite what to do.
Just then the wounded Pitts Slim
lifted his hand feebly. He seemed
vaguely to understand that the game
was up. He touched the Clutching
Hand.
you did your best, chief" he muir
INJURED thickly. Beat it, if you can.
I'm goner, anyway"
Clutching Hand moved over to
panel in the wall and pushed spring.
1t slid open and he stepped through.
Then it closed-not second too soon.
At the very moment when we burst
in, Doctor Martin, seeing his chance.
stopped the blood TRANSMISSION, work
ing frantically to stay the flow of
blood.
Kennedy sprang to Elaine's side.
Mortified by the blood that had spat-
tered over everything
Just then the police burst through
the secret panel and rushed on, leav-
ing us alone, with the unconscious.
scarcely breathing Elaine.
From the sounds we could tell that
they had come to the private room of
the Clutching Hand 1t was empty.
A policeman now stood beside
Elaine and the wounded burglar, who
was muttering deliriously to himself.
He was pretty far gone, as the po-
liceman knelt down and tried to get
statement out of him
Who was that man who left you
iast-the Clutching Hand?'
Not a word came from the crook
Doctor Martin had paid no atten-
tion whatever to him, but was work
ing desperately now over Elaine, try
ing to bring her back to life.
is She going to--die?" gasped
Craig frantically.
Every eye was riyeted on Doctor
Martin.
she is all right he muttered. But
the man is going to die
At the sound of Craigs voice Elaine
had feebly opened her eyes.
Thank heaven" breathed Craig.
with sigh of relief, as his hand
gently stroked Elaine's unnatrraIly
cold forehead,
eTo BE CoNTINCED.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-12
SINKING OF THE BARK FRYE
U. S. officials Believe Germany
Admit Mistake Was Made

Washington, March l2--Officials
arc unanimous in their opinion -
.&rd it is shared largely by diplomat
too tina! the commander Of the
Frinz IIitcl had no right to send the
.;tyk Frye To- The bottom. 1t was cor
sidered probable by officials that The
German government after being ap-
priScd Of the facts would atllnit The
error of the naval commander and
agree TO The usual rcparatior. Some
officials thought sufficient amends.
after htc payment Of damages, would
be the COMMUNICATING Of the German
officer.
Long Beach, Cal. March IL
Samuel S. w Scwall, OF Bath, Me. /.
enc of the owners Of the William z.
Frye. the American vessel sunk by
the German auxiliary cruiser Prirz
Gjicl Friedrich, said yesterday that
he had appealed to the United States
government to proceed against The
German war5hip as IL set rover a,t:
her crew As pirates. He has asked
also. that vigorous representations
be made 10 Germany.
The Frye" he said carried
cargo that was marked .'noncontra-
band by the United States govern
mcnt marine insurance bureau. There
was nothing but wheat aboard the
ship"
MIR. ScwaI said the vessel was
worth $4,000 and the cargo Of
wheat. shipped at Seattle last Nov
cmher. was valued at $500 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-12

environs of Alexandria. The resi-
dents of these places use the city's
streets, lights, schools, etc, with the
same freedom as actual residents.
Numbers who live in these suburban
places are employed in this city. The
city police and fire departent are of
ten utilized in emergencies by
these neighbors, and there seems to
be no good reason why all should not
be under one jurisdiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-12

whole. ana viii he Knocked down Ia
The highest bidders.
TERMS OF SALE CASH. Convey
aacnG III he cost Of the purchaser
or purcha 'crs.
\ reasonable deposit will hc re.
Glircd ON The day of sale on each
purchase, and payment in full will
&c required within thirty days from
The dat" Vi sale.
EDMUND BURKE.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE
$;pcci:si Commissioners; "I sale.
|. Newell S GrrcnawaT. Clerk Of
the Corporation Court Of the City o!
Alexandria, Virginia Go hcreby
certify that Gardner l.. Boothc, Que
of the aforementioned Special Com
missioncrs OF Sale. has entered into
bond with approved security, in ac:
cordance with the requirements OF
the aforesaid decree Of sale.
Given under n b hand this :'rd day
Ct February. 1918.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-12
ADAM A. WESCHEER Auctioner.

ApAM A.. WESCHEER Auctioner
I AUCTION SALE Of plant, luachin
~ and Other property Of tho Emo
son Sstcara Pump Company.
! PURSUANT TO the terms 81 {;
decree rendered by the Corporation
Court Of the City Of Alexandria
! Virginia. on November 80. 1914, II
the consolidated chauccrY causes I"
Jacob n. Belt, Administrators " W. a
OF Randolph j. Ecklo1T, deceased
rs. Tho Emerson Steam Pump Com
r:.uv, ct ais. and Orrcn &. Staple
who SUES etc, W.. III" Emerson
Steam Pump Company, ct ais, The
undersigned, who by the terms u
sa:d deere. were appointed Spccia
Commissioners fer the purpose
wiiI olfcr :or SAFE nj public auction
:.t The plant rf thu Emerson Steam
/ Pump Con- arr. IN H." County oI
Fairfax. Virginia. near the r0rpG-
rate limit - lac G:t.. Of Alexandria.
Virginia. at y O'Clock npou. on
Monday, Narrh l.. 1913, Tic plant
and al the property Of Tie t.mrrsci
Steam Pu'nH COMPANY pf'e''E ""S''
oihcd is loiio"S
FIRST M mat llact OF PURGE
OF land. with the Splendid factory
md ali other buildings and III
r"oycmcnts thereon. in The village OF
West End. IN the County o. fair
faS. Virginia. The SAME beng bound
"G according to Il survey and plat
made Ly .Joecph Berry. as follows
r. Wit:
rrr,<,.r.-r - 81" :, .,.,t,,. ~,
-, ' ,',,,;, .;in r. III. I;,fin Eiyry
.I',,;r., MI, GI,,.t n,,,.,,d.1
:: rGrncr I, watkins: thence with
;kr north side or tbc Turnuikc north
&c degrees 30 west 1919 feet TO d
.t,la rorn.r tn Major: thence with
he limo or Muinr north T. DEGREES
~, c,", 21G , feet 70 y staf2:
,r.,r,n ninth ~ dr~rcns ~, west
10 :: rect 70 = s.akr in the linc
e p,nurl. thence with the line Of
pounct north II degrees 81 cast
.Cl.5 feet to a stake on thc south
side Of The piagoDa! Road running
rro, E;na G.rrc, 60 She Little
Ei-rr Tnrnpil;c: thence with the
,n,th side IF said Eoad north II
,i.nrccs <, c,et %5g s rrci IN = stake
hn ror,n, IF Dnrn. thrnrr with the
I; ill., nr nrmr south u degrees 8,
,'.,., ASA & rnnt ,n = LAX. :, cor
'...r +, D,n, in the line Of watkins:
tbr,rr Will live line of Watkins
rnrfh ~ DEGREES So west % ) feet
10 i stake; and thence south L. de
Gees 81 west DIS. feet 10 til"
Irrinning with AL rights and ap-
containing loss acres subject 70
,..~b, Of v.rv on the northeast side
e the ynid tract leading from the
house now or formerly occupied by
Ec;ncckcr into The said Diagonal
Road. the said right Of way being
for The joint use Of The owners Of
The above described tract Of land
and the lot Of ground adjoining oil
ihr northeast side and n"w or former
X Owned by John Damn.
Thc factory building on this FRO.
rcrty is 2I3 feet Iong and about G5
t""t VIDE ana '"'',a'''S 'ls"ac' vi"
pump factory a fully equipped pat
tern shop. III" building Is oil stce''
tr'cE ana ccpen' c1ls'lu I, ,' 49,
mcnt hooT'o% SIN ,lci'G9 uIep I C,',.,'.
ed ny G'noic oak i'o .,nn 5..,, ~" -.
root. IL II 3"'E 'po'' ~ $780,, !"' nr H.
in'' .'o"' ''' -, ''' ns;I...n,. cn,,,
Neutrality-suspicious. halfway ON .:
pany. The ha'lt l. no" ~ o''ct 's."i'
SEEOND--lhc lolIp"l.'s nm,nIu
STATES patent" Oh sIe'I" ,"1"''''
pumps owned by Si'd company "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-12
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the ger for Fort 80;
zoe. Norfolk. Newport Nrws as
pointa youth, vis xEpcrf Bowsr;E
steel palace ntCRmrra
Through connections made &C Nrt
folk with steamers OF the C" !IaGn!h
ion Steamship Company tor New Yer
and Merchants and Miners StaA"
ships tor Boston.
General I.clet Oif1ce. TIC lttk 81
Bond Building, Warrington, D. {
Phone Main 1896