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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

small coil over which l had seen him
working and attached 1t to the bell
and some batteries. He replaced it
on the table, while I watched curl.
ously.
"A selenium CELL" he explained.
only when light falls on it does it
become good conductor of electrici-
ty. Then the bell will ring"
Just before making the connection
he placed his hat over the cell. Then
he lifted the hat. The light fell on
1t and the bell rang. He replaced the
hat and the bell stopped.
Just then there came a knock at
the door. I opened it.
Hello, Chase" greeted Kennedy.
well, I've found the new headquar-
tiers all right-over on the West side"
Kennedy picked up the selenium
cell and long coil Of fine wire,
which he placed In bag. Then he
took another bag already packed, and,
shifting them between US, we hurried
downtown.
Near the vacant lot, back of the
new headquarters, was an old broken
down house. Through the rear of 1t
We entered.
started back in establishment as
we entered and found eight or ten
policemen already there. Kennedy
had ordered them to be ready for a
raid, and they had dropped in one at
time without attracting attention.
We'll, men," he greeted them, Il
see you found the place all right.
Now, in a little while Jameson will
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

Yes
your carfare, s1.40. Pleasant days
you can walk"
"Eh-huh?"
Your club dues, $40 a month"
"M-m-m-m-"
"You can sift the ashes yourself and
save 81 a week that way"
"M-m-m-m-"
Now. there's your magazines, 81 q
week"
"Eh-huh?"
Now, there's q nice substantial saw
ing we can make every week"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

by Flirty, recovered the telegraphone
Together we carried it to the labora
tory,
There he set up a little instrument
that looked like wedge sitting up or
end, In the face of which was a dial
Through it he began to run the wire
from the spools, and, taking an ear
piece. put another on my head over
my ears.
He turned switch and we listened
eagerly.
First came several calls from PEG
pie with bills, and she put them of
most adroitly.
Then we heard call that caused
Kennedy to look at me quickly, stor
the machine and start at that point
over again.
That's what l wanted" he said, az
we listened in:
GIVE me 4494 Greenwich"
Hello"
Hello. chief This Is Flirty. Have
you done anything yet In the little
matter we talked about?"
"Say-be careful Of names-oveI
the wire.'
"You know-what I mean"
Eyes, the trick will be pulled of al
three o'clock"
Good! Good-by. and thank you!'
"Good-by."
Craig paused and considered min
ute, then moved to the telephone.
There's only one thing to do, and
that's to follow out my original
scheme" he said energetically. I'm
formation, please"
Where is Greenwich 4494?" he
asked q moment later.
The minutes passed. Thank you
SIR" he cried, writing down on a pad
an address on the West side, near
the river front. Then turning to me
he exclaimed, walter, we've got him
at last!"
Craig rose and put on his hat and
coat thrusting pair OF opera glasses
into his pocket, in case we should
want to observe the place at a dis
lance. followed him excitedly. The
trail was hot.
Kennedy and came at last to the
place on the West side where the
crooked streets curved OF.
Instead of keeping on until he came
to the place we sought, he turned Of
and quickly slipped behind the shelter
of fence. There was broken board
in the fence and he bent down, gaz
ing through with the opera glasses.
Across the lot was the new hang
out, a somewhat dilapidated, old-fash
toned brick house of several genera
tons back Through the glass we
could see an evil-countenanced crook
Sinking along. He mounted the steps
and rang the bell, turning as he
waited.
From small aperture in the door
way looked out another face, equally
evil. Under cover, the crook made
the sign of the Clutching Hand twice
md was admitted.
That's the place. all right" whis
pered Kennedy with satisfaction. He
hurried to a telephone booth, where
he called several numbers. Then We
returned to the laboratory.
From the table he picked up {
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

who saves, woman. who saves?
Confound it, am an intolerable toad
to stand here and let you stick the tax
on everything that makes for my own
comfort and pleasure and let every
thing Of yours go through on the free
list? L"
Henry, sit down."
~Yessum.'
Nov, just for that you take these
needles and crochet nine times around
this dolly just as / taught you last
night"
"Yessum."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
MUSIC CAUSED DOGS DEATH
Must Have Been Something Extraor.
binary in the Strains That Brought
About Tragedy.

A valuable collie belonging to Hiss
Jane Derrick, near New Market, Nd,
met an untimely end as a result of
hearing a selection on pianola. A
new machine was recently purchased.
and in order to see how the dog
would enjoy the music. the collie vas
held up to listen. --
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
SYNOPSIS.

Tho New York police are mystified by a
series OF murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal IL the warn
ing letter which is sent the victims, signed
with q "clutching hand" The latest VIC
tim OF the mysterious assassin is Taylor
Dodge, the insurance president. His
daughter, Elaine. employs Craig Kennedy.
the famous scientific detective, to try to
unravel the mystery. What Kennedy &C.
complishes il teld by his friend Jameson.
q newspaper man. Enraged at the deter
mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken
nedy are making to put an end to his
crimes, the Clutching Hand as this
strange criminal Is known. resorts to all
sorts OF the most diabolical schemes to
put them out OF the way. Each chapter
az the story tells Of 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 Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

The collie began to bark and whine,
and soon became uncomfortable 1t
ran about the house, jumping at the
wall and chewed it's own feet. Mem
bers of the household succeeded in
chasing the pet into room, where
it was locked until a veterinarian
could arrive. The dog died in less
than two hours after hearing the mu-
sic from commissions, brought on by
fright.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
Busy.

Il judge from his solemn, not to
say anxious, look, that your friend has
great responsibilities on his Shout
ders."
You are quite right He's chairman
of the entertainment committee for
his Sunday school picnic this year
and he tells me he hasn't had a coed
nights rest In a month
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
Bent for Investigation.

Some men arc so curious to knot
things that 1t would not DC surprisin.
to find them bordering over the quss
ton Of what becomes of the part Of
the stocking where the hole has co..s
-Browning's Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
Who Looks 70 Himself.

How much trouble he avoids ..M
does not look to see what his neigh l>,s
says or does or thinks, but cniy e
what he does himself that it may b
just and pure.-Marcus AureliuA
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25
QUICKLY BROUGHT TO TIME
Hsnry's Outbreak Against Economy
on RIs Part Was ResoIuteIy
Checked by Wife.

MY dear?''
Yes, Henry
Our expenses; 1t seems to me they
are too heavy"
'T'quite agree with you. Take this
pencil and see II you can't figure out
some of way Of reduction. Put down
- for tobacco"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

Most people are not on speaking
terms with their own consciences hak
the time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

Wild animals work great havoc IN
midas wheat fields. 1t Is reported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-06-25

placed anywhere. A.
tracts and kills Al
Aies. Neat, clean. or
namental, convenient,
cheap. Lasts eN
season. III adj OF
metal, can'tspillor tip
over; will not sod OF
injure any thing.
Guaranteed effectiva
All dealers orssent
express pad for uIoA
Ave-. Brooklyn, n. L
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Again Kennedy obeyed.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Bridge Wyeckey
Is Sentenced For
Breaking Windows
ASSOCIATED PRESS DrspArcul

NANCEBORO, Feb. Pending the
determination at Washington OF the
political status, the state made sure
of the custody of Werner Van Horn,
the bridge dynamiter. by causing
him to be sentenced to thirty days
in Jail. 1t is expected before the ex-
piration of his sentence, he will be
surrendered to the federal authorities
for a hearing on the application for
extradition.
Complaint was made by Deputy
Sheriff George Ross, who was
was anxious to get the prisoner off
his hands and had been promised
support of the state attorney generals
office in the procedure. He alleged
that when Horn discharged the explo-
sive under the Canadian end of the
Canadian Pacific railway bridge over
the st. CroiX river he maliciously
damaged property here where the
windows of a few residences were
broken by the conclusion.
Horn was Il willing party to the
proceedings and pleaded guilty. Asked
if he had anything to say, he replied
in the negative. adding only:
My turn will came later"
Horn will be taken to the county
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
SPANISH MINISTER
FACES DEPORTATION

Villa the people arrested who were
able 10 pay ransom. He is guilty Of
many thefts and frauds with the
cOnniYance of Villa.
While doing this he attempted to
pose as the confidential agent of
Spain before the Gutierrez admins
.tration. 1t is thought he is hiding.
and viii take refuge behind the
claim he is Il Spanish citizen and
shield himself behind the flag of
the Spanish legation When appre-
hended he viii be given fair trial"
Del case is well known is Wash
instcn where he WAS received by
Secretary Bryan. 1t is understood
he intcrceded with Villa for better
treatment of Spaniards when threats
of confiscation Of their property
We're current.
At the Spanish embassy it was
said tonight that Del case is con-
fiGential agent OF the Spanish gov
ernment The embassy appealed to
acting secretary. Lansing Of the state
department., who telesraphed Ameri-
can Consul Silliman to use his good
offices in the situation.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Make Definite Attack. But
Are Driven Off With Sc
we're Losses - Use Of
Rats Does Not Take
Them Over
Won HTNDENBCRG
ATTACKS RUSSIANS
Is Endcavoling to Compel
Them to Stop Advance.
in East Prussia by Draw
ing Rcinforcements to the
Warsaw Lines
ASSOCIATE PRESS DIsPArcn1

N+~NN
LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE Turks at
last made q definite attack on the Sucz
canal. hut after a sharp fight were
driven off with severe losses. After the
lruitIess attempt on Tuesday night 70
bridge the canal near Toussoum. they
returned to the attack early yesterday
morning with force estimated AT t.
eco and six batteries Of artillery and
essayed TO get across the waterway on
RATS
The British force was. however.
awaiting and the invaders We're forced
back. leaving about 500 prisoners. A
considerable number of Turks We're
killed and wounded. The British lost
fifteen killed and weight wounded.
Efforts of German Field Marshal Won
HindenDurg to stop the advance of the
Russians in East Prussia and the Car
pathians by compelling them to rein
force their center west of Warsaw cul-
minated in a desperate battle. Regi-
ment after regiment, supported by
great masses of artillery. have been
flung against the Russian lines and
both sides claim to have inflicted heavy
losses to their opponents and each re-
ports progress. There is no change in
the west.
1t is apparent. however. while the
Germans are making every effort to
get near Warsaw, the Russians for the
present are satisfied to hold their pres
ent positions and inflict as heavy los
ses on their adversaries as possible.
Near Bolnow the fighting has been
fierce and continuous for weeks and
the Russians claim to have taken one
of the villages for which the armies are
contending.
Meanwhile the Germans have sent
strong reinforcements south to check
the advance Of the Russians who are
reported to be south of the main range
Of the CarpathianS and thus again oV-
erlooking the plains of Hungary. The
Russian emperor left for. the front.
while the German emperor is expected
ia proceed there after he concludes his
visit at Wilhelmshaven, where he mas
been inspecting the fleet and bestoWing
Iron crosses on the crew of the sub
marine J-21. which sank three British
merchant steamers in the Irish Sea.
In The west artillery continues TO play
the major part Each side makes oc-
casional attacks which, according To
official reports are invariably repulsed
Although net officially mentioned, II
is reported British Warships are again
bombardng the German position on the
Belgian coast, while airmen of the al
lies are busy dropping bombs on the
German trenches at points of concen-
tration.
The surrender of Lieut.. Col. Kemp
and other rebels who have been receN-
ings arms and support from the Ger
mans in Southwest Africa. with Whom
they recently quarreled and the expect
ed surrender of Lieut.. Col. Maritz. VINO
will be able to remain in the field pN
the same means. probably will bring an
end to the South African rebellion ana
enable Gen. Botha to pursue his design
of invading the German territory 1T
Africa
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Of
CHARITY IS
A HOME ONE
Unusual Conditions in This
Country Due TO European
War Compel National
Conference to Study Sit
uation Deeply
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcH1

CHICAGO. Feb 1. - The unusual
conditions which social and charity
workers face as a result Of the EU-
ropean war prompted the early an
nouncement today of arrangements
for the National Conference of Chari-
ties and Correction. although the
meeting is still more than three
months off The conference will be
held in Baltimore, May j. to ~
The preliminary program points out
that this meeting will be the most
important in the forty-tWO years'xhis
tory Of the organization, and prob
ably one of the largest and most inn
portant conferences of the Kind eycl
held in America, owing To the face
that social and charity workers
throughout the entire United states
are having to face this winter more
serious questions in relation to the
relief of the destitution. unemploy
ment. care If children. public sani-
tqtion and kindred problems. many
Cf which are incident to industrial
conditions caused by the European
Var. These workers., says Secre-
tary William T. Cross. "as well as
rublic officials and those private ci-
tiZens who contribute money and
time to the support of charitab bic
and social agencies. are feeling the
NECESSITY of getting together to dis
crss ways and means that the re-
sources of the country may be made
t. 60 as far as possible in the al
deviation and prevention of suffer-
ing at home.
The conference will endeavor to
determine some of the causes ane
lCnntinnod On nn4n o,i.N
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05

1t was rumored about yesterday, that
Gherna. who was present during the
hearing, had made preparations to
pave the way for pardon by both his
informal application to the board. and
by the despairing statement that he
would flee the country rather than un-
dergo the disgrace of prison sentence.
Started as test case. to try the con-
stitutionality, ability and invulnerabil-
ity of the various clauses of the pro-
hibition amendment, the matter has
evidently grown beyond the proper
tions foreseen by Gherna. AS one at
torney put it. It's no joke, any longer.
He ought to have made his application
for pardon before he sold the pint of
whiskey."
The argument all happened in the
prescribed course of time, and the case
went to the court for its consideration.
The entire list of alleged weak places
in the amendment received broadsides
from the appellants attorneys, during
the argument, and the police powers
Of the state were strongly questioned
ana just as warmly uelenueu An ouu
twist was lent to the case. when the
attorney general, in making one of his
warm replies to the attorneys for
Gherna, said that he had seen the
whiskey sold in the presence of the
Pima prosecutor, and that he had pro-
tested against the act as improper, as
a basis for test case. 1t is under
stood that the friends of Gherna tried,
also to prevent him from coming to
blows with the will Of the sovereign
people. over the question Of selling
liquor after January ].
The supreme court chambers were
crowded with spectators eager to hear
the argument. Attorney Eugene $.
Ives. who opened the argument for the
-
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05

The beautiful new St. Marys
Catholic church on East Monroe
street, recently completed at cost
of 100000, will be dedicated on
Thursday next, February IL, with
impressive ceremonies. Bishop Gram
jon of the diocese of Tucson, which
includes all of Arizona and part OF
New Mexico. will officiate and Will
be assisted by scores Of priests from
these two states and from California.
The date set for these ceremonies
is such that priests from considerable
distances may attend without inter-
fering with their regular Sunday SER
vices.
There will be the ceremony of
sprinkling the outer walls with hoiy
water which may be observed by the
prblic. and then the bishop and the
priests will enter the church, when
the doors will be closed When the
dedicatoryr services have been con-
cIuded the doors will be thrown open
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Dedication Of New. St. Mary,s
Catholic Church On Thursday

and the members Of the parish will
he admitted High mass will be
celebrated by the bishop, with Father
Novatus and other priests filling the
other offices.
Descriptions Of the new church
have been published in The Repub-
lican from time to time. and a week
or So ago the first picture of the
completed structure was presented in
this paper. The church was erected
from plans drawn by George II. Gal
lagher, now deceased, assisted by
Roy Gray. local architect. It
stands upon foundations constructed
several years ago with the idea of
Ultimately carrying just such n
church as that now is n reality. For
years the basement Of the church as
it now stands was used for PURPOSES
of worship. The cofnpletion of the
church marks the attainment of the
ambition of Father Noyatus. who has
brought his parish to q standing sec
ond to none in the southwest.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
POWERS PROHIBITION
BILL DELAYED UNTIL
TEST CASE IS ENDED
WILL WAIT UNTIL
BOAT Is SEIZED

WASHINGTON. Feb. Mot
until the American steamer Will
helmina, now on the high seas.
is seized hy the British govern
ment. Will the state department
declare itself on the suggestion
Of German Ambassador Berns-
t0rff that the American consular
agent supervise the distribution
of her food cargo in Germany.
In this way, the ambassador
pointed out, it could be made
sure that none of the cargo
reached the German army. The
department officials said the case
would not be before them Off
cially before the Wilhelmina is
is seized by the British. who eX-
pect To buy her cargo.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Y. v. N 'NEFF
IS DEAD FROM
HEART TROUBLE
Well-liked Educator and
Business Man Dies After
Three Months Struggle.
Was Prominent in Both
Lines

w W. McNeff one of the best
liked citizens of Phoenix. died last
evening at the residence on North
Third avenue after a three months
illness. News of his death. which
was due to heart trouble, came as a
shock to his many friends in this
city, who knew him as a school man
and in business
w. W. McNeff. was born in In
diana and was Il graduate Of DePauw
University. After his college course
he attended law school and upon
graduation was admitted to the bar
Soon after this he removed to South
Dakota where he successfully en-.
gagged in the practice of law for sev-
eral years. Owing to eye trouble he
gave up the practice of his profession
and removed to Boulder Colo, where
he engaged in school work. In 1898
he married Miss Media Elizabeth Al
len, daughter of DR.. H. ". Allen of
Bowlder and Immediately afterwards
they came To Arizona to make their
HON.
During the sixteen years of his
residence in Arizona Mr. McNeff took
a prominent part in the educational
development of the territory and
state. AT first connected with the
city schools of Phoenix he left here
in 1902 and removed to Jerome to
become superintendent of schools
there, a position which he held until
1906 when he returned to this city
and became connected with the New
York Life Insurance Company office
in this city. In addition to his work
in the school room Mr.. McNeff was
for six years n member of the state
(Coptinuad nm poua ,rhraal
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Trains Are Stalled

LINCOLN. Feb A train stalling
snowstorm. described by railroad Of
ficials as the worst in many years,
is raging in northwestern and Cen
tral Nebraska. High wind has
caused the storm to reach the pro-
portions Of a blizzard.
on three branch lines radiating
from Aurora, the Burlington railroad
has three passenger trains in the
drifts. A few miles out of Greeley a
local passenger with three coaches
and baggage and express cars is
stalled The engine was uncoupled
in an effort to better buck the drifts
but after making some progress was
unable to get back to the rest of the
train. The coaches were outfitted
with old fashioned coal stoves and
trainmen waded through snow to
Continued on Page Four.)
Arizona republican., 1915-02-05
Attempt to Pass Inlmigla-
ton Bill Prescribing Lit
eracy Test Over Fresi-
dents Veto Does Not Get
Necessary I'wo-thirds
UNDERWOOD PLEADS
FOR THE MEASI RE
Says People Have Returned
Majorlties TO Congress
Favoring Restriction Of
immigration and Insists
Wilson is Wrong
fAssocrArrD PRESS prspArcul


WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The at
tempt to pass the immigration bill
prescribing the litcracy test for ad-
mission OF aliens over the Presidents
veto failed in the House. the affirm
atiVe vote laking five Of the neces-
sary two-thrds majority. The final
test came at the close Of Il day of
debates in which party lines were
temporarily obliterated
This is the third time president
has vetoed an immigration bill. and
attempts to override them have failed
similar measures were vetoed by
Presidents Taft and cleveland
Majority Leader Underwood made
a vigorous speech criticisng the
presidents reasons for vetoing the
hill, and urging the house to over
ride the executive disapproval. Tn
delW0od told the House that the
country in several elections has re-
turned majorities in Congress fa-
vrring restriction Of immigration.
nd that the presidents contention
that no political platform had placed
the issue before the people was flu
tile
The question is he said 'whe-
ther you stand for the American
standard Of living and the American
standard of wages"
Representative Moore Of Pennsyl-
vania. republican. urged the House
tG support the president and defeat
the bill. He declared that imm-
grafton had had no bad effects on
wages and working conditions in
this country and asserted that the
ro strictions imposed in the bill were
contrary to the ornamental prin-
eiples upon which the forefathers
based this republic" Throughout the
day scores of members of both sides
made brief speeches.
Representative Burnett of Alabama
Chairman of the House immigration
Committee. and author Of the bill.
declared that the fight for restrict
vo immigration legislation would
continue. We lost by a very mar
row margin he said. and a swing
Of few votes would have pessed
the bill The fight will he made
again in the next Congress The We
roed bill possed the House just Il
year ago today by a vote of 299 to
1i0 Today's vote shows q gain Of
- votes for it and loss of four
votes from the opposition strength.
The 261 votes for passing the bill
over the veto We're cast as follows.
Democrats 16G. Republicans 7S. Pro
slessive and Progressive Republican
l6 Independent L..
Against the veto was: Democrats
101; lnsurgent Democrats /: Repub-
licans 81: Proercssives and Progress
iye' Republicans ,.
Members who were in the House
when the bin passed last February
and who changed their votes today
were
Voting for the bill and against
overriding the veto: Bailey. Bart To-
lett Of Georgia, Beakes. Rrumbaugh.
Mcguire of Nebraska: Park. Whaley.
Reed, Smith Of Maryland: Taylor of
Alabama.
Voting against the bill Cooper.