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The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
WANTS RAILROADS TO
 MEXICO CITY OPEN

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The United States government today sent a demand to all the Mexican faction leaders that the railroad to Mexico City be kept open so that fugitives may be able to depart and for the sending in of supplies.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
GRAND DUKE MAY BE FIRED

LONDON, July 9O-That the Grand Duke Nicholas who is in chief command of the Russian armies may be removed as result of the failure to hold the Germans is
 statement which has been published here on reliable authority The greatest dissatisfaction is declared be felt amongst the people of Russia who inclined to place the chief blame for the disastrous results of the past couple of months on his shoulders The newspapers of Petrograd have given many hints of the feeling which prevails but have not dared to speak out openly.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
FIGHTING ON THE BUG.

AMSTERDAM, July 3O-Severe fighting is now re- ported the district between the Vstua and Bug rivers in Poland The Germans have followed the retiring Mus covtes almost to the banks of the latter stream but the Russian positions there strong and believed to be su
 cent to hold the Teuons from descending the right flank of the Russian forces defending Warsaw. Some but the Germans have not yet succeeded in making any further advances towards Riga.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
TO RAISE EASTLAND AND
 GET OUT THE BODIES

CHICAGO, July 29.-The plan to raise the sunken steamer Eastland with derricks has been abandoned and it is now proposed to seal all her openings and pump her out. At least many scores of bodies are still lying in the submerged hull and the great est eagerness is evident to get them out for the sake of relatives.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
LINE TO SOUTH AMERICA
 THOUGH PANAMA CANAL.

NEW YORK, July 29,-A new steamship line is now being projected which would have a service from this city to the western coasts of South America via the Panama canal.
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POPE WANTS ARMISTICE

MADRID, July 3O-The pope is now preparing through the epscopates in the begerent nations make proposals for an armstce between the warning powers esad to be his hope that armstce is agreed up on proposals for permanent peace might be listened to- The tremendous influence of the catholic bishops in Austria, England, Germany and France will be used to have the nope's wishes carried out
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
SUBMARINE TRAWLERS

LONDON, July 9O-The trawlers Young and Perky were submarined yesterday in the North by German 6aVe been sunk for several & days ] although hundreds ar rive at and leave English ports all the time.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
SHIPS COMING.

The Mariposa left skagway at $50 a. m. yesterday. The Alameda left Juneau at S:2O p. m. yesterday. The Northwestern will leave Seattle on the S1st.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
BRITISH WIN IN ASIA.

LONDON July 3O.-The British troops operating north from the Persian gulf have captured the city Of Nasiryeh the Euphrates river and still advanc- ing. A German submarine has sunk the Swedish brig Fortuna and some of the crew have lost their lives. Neutral vessels are now constantly being made the vic tests of the various nations to which they belong.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
TWO SHIPS AT SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, July 8O.-The Admiral Evans and the Northwestern have ar rived here.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30

BERLIN July 9O-Another British warship has been damaged in the Dardanees by the fire of land bat the scene of operations The name of the ship has not been published
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30
WATER SHUT OFF.

The water will be shut of at s;SO o'clock this evening,
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30

STAMPES, France, July BOA French aeropane became ignied from some unknown cause while flying at the front yesterday and fell to the ground causing the death of the aviator.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-30

LONDON, July 3O-The big Belgian steamship Prin- cess Josie has been submarned and sunk by the Germans The vessel was plying out of English ports since Belgium came under the control of Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

out, you are Miss Elaine Dodge.
aren't you? Well, it means that
your father married me when l was
only IL and this boy is his SON
your half-brother."
"No-never," cried Elaine vehe-
mentiy, unable to restrain her dis
gust. He never married again. He
was too devoted to the memory of
my mother"
"Weepy Mary" smiled cynically.
Come with me and 1 will show you
the church records and the minister
who married u.s."
You will?" repeated Elaine de-
family. well, I'll Just do as you
ask. Mr.. Bennett shall go with me. +"
mo, no, Miss Dodge-don't go.
Leave the matter to me-" urged Ben
nett. 81 will take care of her. Be
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

This IL from the Moving Picture Film OF 1.-THE ExI
about the identity Of the trouble outside.
At first he said nothing. But finally, seeing
that she had noticed II. he handed Elaine the card.
reluctantly.
Elaine read with gasp. The look of surprise
that crossed her face terrible
Before she could say anything. however. Milton
had returned with the sheet of paper which
"weepy Mary" had written. and handed it to
Bennett.
Bennett read It with uncontrolled establishment.
WHAT'S it?" demanded Elaine.
He handed it to her and she reads
"As the lawful wife and widow of Taylor Dodge
I demand my sons rights and my Own.-Mrs. Tay-
lor Dodge" .->rs -
Elaine gasped at it.
'she-my fathers wife" she exclaimed. What
etfrOntery! What does she meanG"
Bennett hestated.
Tell me-" Elaine cried. is there-can there be
anything in itS No-no-there isntf"
Bennett spoke in low tone II have heard a
whisper OF some scandal or other connected with
your father-but-" He paused.
Elaine was first shocked. then indignant.
''why-such thing is absurd Show the
woman int"
"No-Dlease-aiss Dodge. Let me deal with
herr
BY this time Elaine was furious.
"Yes-I will see her."
She pressed the button on Benefits desk. and
Milton responded.
Milton. show the-the woman in. she ordered.
and that boy. too ass s 49, rs, t.
AS Milton tarned to crook his finger at ''weepy
Mary" she nodded surreptitiousy and dug her fin
gers sharply into sons" ribs.
"Yell-you little .fool-yell" she whispered
obedient TO his mothers" commands. and much
to Millions disgust the boy started to cry in close
imitation OF his elder.
Elaine was still holding the paper in her hands
when they entered.
"what does all this mean?" she demanded.
"Weepy Mary" between sObs managed to bIurt
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

olts OF Elaine" by the famous Pathe Players.
sides, must be in court in twenty minutes"
Elaine paused, but she was thoroughly aroused.
Then will go with her myself" she cried de-
family.
In spite of every objection that Bennett made
"Weepy Mary" her son and Elaine went out to call
a taxicab to take them to the railrosd station
where they could catch train to the little town
where the woman asserted she ha6 been married
Meanwhile, before little country church in the
town, a closed automobile had drawn up.
AS the door opened figure bumped up and
masked. alighted.
II was, the Clutching Hand.
The car had scarcely pulled away when he gave
long rap, followed by two short taps, at the door
OF the vestry, a secret code, evidently.
Inside the vestry room a well dressed, but
with very sinister face. heard the knock and
second later opened the door.
"What-not ready YETI" growled the Clutching
Hand. "ouick-now-get on those clothes. 1
heard the train whistle as / came in the car In
which closet does the minister keep themH"
The crook. without q word. went to a closet and
took out suit OF clothes Of ministerial cut Then
he hastily put them on. adding some side-whiskers
which he had brought with him.
At about the same time Elaine accompanied by
"Weepy Mary and her "son" had arrived at the
little tumbledown station and had taken the only
vehicle in sight. q very ancient carriage
1t ambled along UNTIL at last. II pulled up before
the vestry room door Of the church, Just as the
bogus minister was finishing his transformation
from a frank crook Clutching Hand was giving
him final instructions.
Elaine and the others alighted and approached
the church. while the ancient vehicle ratified away
They're coming" whispered the crook, peer
ing cautiously out OF tie window.
Ciutehing Hand moved silently and snake-Iike
into the closet and shut the door
How do you do. DIR. Carton?" greeted "weepy
Mary" II guess you don't remember me-"
The clerical gentleman looked at her fixedIy
moment
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14
ne xploitsgElaine

sprang forward to hold the
door, and then opened Ben
nett's door, as he ushered
In Elaine.
AS she passed "Weepy
Mary" who was still writing
at the table and crying Bit
terry, Elaine hesitated and
looked at her euriously.
Even after Milton had
opened Benefits door, she
could not resist another
glance. Instinctively,
Elaine seemed to scent trou-
BILE.
Bennett was still study
ing the black-bordered card
when she greeted him.
who is that woman"
she asked, still wondering
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

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.
SYNOPSIS or PREVIOUS CHAPTERS
The New York police mystified by a series OF
murders and other crimes. The principal clue the
criminal Is the warning letter which is the victims
signed with clutching hand" The latest victim OF
Taylor Dodge, insurance
president. His daughter, Elaine, employs Craig Ken
nedy famous scientific detective try unravei
the mystery What Kennedy accomplished is told by
his friend Jameson, newspaper man..
Enraged at the determined effort which Elaine and
Craig Kennedy making his crimes
the Clutching Hand this criminal IS known
resorts all OF the dabolical schemes
put them out Of the Each chapter of the story
tells OF plot against their lives and of the
the great detective all his skill this pretty
girl and himself from death.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

She seemed overcome with gratitude, and took
his hand pressed IT, even kissed it.
Just a minute" he added. carefully extricating
his hand "Ill be ready in just a minute
Kennedy entered the room where ! was listen
ing.
whats II all about, craig?" whispered mys-
titled.
For a moment he stood thinking, apparently
reconsdering what he had just done. Then his
second thought seemed TO approve 1t.
This is a trap of the Clutchng Hand Walter. .
he whispered, adding tensely, "and we're going to
walk right into It,"
looked at him in amazement
But Craig" l demurred that's foolhardy.
Have her d-anything-but--"
He shook his head, and with mere motion Of
his hand brushed aside my objections he went
to a cabinet across the room.
From one shelf he took out small metal box
and from another test tube, placing the test tube
in his waistcoat pocket and the small box in his
coat pocket with excessive care.
Then he turned and motioned to me to follow
him out into the other room. did so, stuffing my
gait" into my pocket.
Let introduce my friend, Mr.. Jameson"
said Craig. presenting me to the pretty crook.
The introduction quickly over, we three went
out to get Craig's car, which he kept at nearby
garage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14
SYNOPSIS or PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
CHAPTER VII.
The Double Trap
Copyright, 1915, Ivy the star Company. All

eign Rights Reserved.)
ofethe sage advice that time
of peace is best employed in preparing
for war. I was busily engaged In clean
ing my automatic gun one morning as
Kennedy and we're seated in our liv-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
HASKINS INYENTS
NEW HEADLIGHT
WHICH WILL MINIMIZE DANGERS
OF NIGHT DRIVING, 1T
is BELIEVED.
Local Physician VIII Have Il Patented
and Manufactured In His Glass
Plant az Martins Ferry.

Dr. Thomas NJ Hasklns. president
or the Haskins Glass company. OF
Martins Ferry abs invented a new
automobile headlight. or. to be more
exact. lens for such a headlight. II
Us patterned much after the human
eye.
The outer half OF the model is Of
translucent glass and 81 so construct
ed as TO throw a profuse light over a
wide area a distance OF about 100
feet. In the center Is a bull's-eye
which conforms TO the pupil or tne
human eye. This throws a strong
ray OF light a distance OF from $50
TO 200 feet ahead OF the machine.
This has the effect OF furnishing n
good light over proper area near
the automobile and a strong pencil
OF light an unusual distance. Automo-
bilists who have examined the head.
light are pleased with il and believe
II Will minimize the dangers OF AUTO
mobile driving al night.
Dr. Haspins expects 10 have the
light patented. II will be manufac-
tured b ythe Haskins Glass factory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
CREEK ROAD IN
BAD CONDITION
SAID TO BE ALMOST IMPAssAsIE
IN PLACES IN MARSHALL
COUNTY.
Automobiles Have Been Broken and
Farmers Are Unable to Market
Produee-No Action Taken.

The taxpayers OF Marshall county
living between Folmars place. on Biz
Wheeling creek and Majorsville are
almost up In arms over the condition
OF the roads leading 10 and from Elm
Grove. Not only are the residents Of
that section considerably provoked.
nut automobile owners living near or
travelling over these roads have he
come disguised with their condition.
II might be truthfully said that there
has been little or no work done with
IN the past year. and the condition OF
the Big Wheeling creek road Is such
that - Is almost impossible
II is said that during the last week
several automobiles became stuck"
In the mud. and in some instances II
is said 10 have required the services
OF team Of horses 10 pull them out
This was the case on the road on the
Steinmond farm. Several machines
were stuck there. and in one or two
instances they were broken down try
ing to get through. These breaks and
repairs 20 the cars. 10 is said. have
been charged up. and the bill will be
turned In for the Marshall county au-
thorities TO make payment.
Farmers living in that vicinity are
unable 70 get their produce 10 market
on account Of the condition Of the
road. and II some attempt Is not made
10 repair them. II is likely that some
action will be brought against the
board OF commissioners TO compel
them TO az least make the roads pass
able.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
CONDITIONS OF
ROADS NEARBY
OHIO VALLEY AUTO cLus
SENDS OUT VALUABLE
INFORMATION.
letter. Malice 20 All Parts o. coun-
ny a. 70 Best Roads Teurists
Should Take

Hundreds OF the following letters
we're mailed yesterday 70 men In the
wheeling district and 20 an automo-
bile examinations over the country
hy Secretary 4 "A Hohlitzeli. OF the
ohio Valley Automobile Club. telling
me condition OF the roads In this part
OF the country az present:
Owing 10 reconstruction work now
Eoins on both east and west OF II.
NtalrsNiile. OHIO. also Cambridge.
onio. and vest OF GAINESVILLE. Ohio N
Is advisable or tourists going west
10 use the following detour: CDetour
signs have been erected at Bridgeport.
ONO. but this Club directing travel
10 Columbus and the west via Cadiz.
Dennison. Coshocton. Newark and 60
lumbusD
The detailed condition OF the road Is
substantially as follows:
Wheeling 10 Bridgeport-Good.
Bridgeport TO Cadiz-Good maca-
Cadiz 10 Dennison-Nlne miles GOOD
maeadam and ~ miles fair clay ana
sand
Dennison to coshocton-Fair maca.
dam.
coshooton to Newark-Fair maoA.
dam.
Newark 20 Columbus. (via Gran.
Niile)-Good paved road.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
EXPECTATION
OF Automobiles FroG America 10
Warning Countries Surprising,
as Report Shows.

II you don't believe that thousands
OF automobiles are being gNporuN
from the United States into the war
ring counties. then read the follow
Ing statement from New York, which.
In part, says:
An indication Of the extent Of the
shipments Of supplies from the United
states since the European war began
Is given In customs records available
here. which show that from August 1.
1914 10 June 30. this year. automo-
hiles. automobile parts and tires val
ued az $4,000. 600 were transported to
Europe through this port
The records OF the collector Of the
port show that for the period August
i 1914. Co May 81. this year. 1881
cars valued az S3445311S were
cleared, mostly for France and Great
Britain. Omcial figures for June have
not been completed. but conservative
estimates by officials In charge bring
he total 10 July 7 up to 22.O5l ma
chimes. with a value Of S4O.qI3. I1S.
Automobile parts and tires. with June
shipment estimated. show a value for
the eleven months Of SG.O9S.376.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
The PASSING OF
THE OLD BUGGY
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI FOL
LOWS LOCAL STORY ABOUT
TIE VEHICLE.
Tells Of the Days That Are No More
When S~eethesrts Used
~Oobbin and Shay

4 few weeks ago appeared IN this
section a local story. prompted By a
talk with an AGED Wheeling livery
stable owner. relative TO the decrease
m his business during the pasf Oe-
cade. directly az a result OF the In
Vasion OF the automobile showing that
the days % buggy riding for young
lovers in this Community was athing o.
the past.
Last week the University Missouri.
ian. college publication. where
journalist school II conducted In son
necuon with the Institution. In part
Gays this about the passing OF the
buggy"
Agnes. be minei Trust your life with
me and
sure will. John. even 70 riding De-
hind you on your motorcycle"
Thus have times changed. Motor
cycle and motor car are replacing the
horse and buggy. Within the last de-
cade 80 appreciably has the demand
Tor buggies decreased that manufac-
turers are endeaVoring 70 arrive az
some solution as TO how TO increase
their sales In spite OF the ever-ErowtnR
desire for speeding along country
- = @--NNNA ~ 10 VI ~ AANAoA
cars.
No longer DO Agnes and John fancy
the long. slow drive behind trusty
horse. enjoying the beauty OF spring
time scenery and the fragrance OF wfld
flowers and fresh green meadows. II
John has the wherewithal he purchas-
es car. but n his savings are slow
in reaching the required amount. he
contiues so 10 save in the hope that
good fortune will smile upon him
within another year.
twopassenger car can now De
bought or $3.50. A good horse Will
cost $500 or $3.50. a Stanhope $50 ana
harness SIS. Here We have an
amount approaching $500. Feed Will
cost from IS TO $40 month, and for
SIS. II one understands his machine,
a motor cars living expenses can be
kept up.
Agents estimate the decrease IN
sales Of buggies at from rs TO Sc per
cent in the last four years.
Sales In the city" said one agent.
have fallen on almost 100 per cent.
and in the country. where We used TO
sell three buggies We now sell out
one"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
ARBENZ BEAUTY"
New Model Of Popular Car Arrives
IN CITY end Creates Much
Favorable Comment.

The new Arbcnz automobile has ar
rived In the city. This Is one Of the
FIRST OF this years make Of the ma
chine that has arrived In the city.
and 10 is creating much favorable com
mont This new car sells for SG1s. Is
Of 20 h D. electrically lighted and has
an electric starter. This little beau
ty' has three speeds and will take
most Of the hills in this vicinity on
n ch
The car is In large demand. a. 90 Is
considered a. being ono Of the best
Of this price on the market The
company az the present time has more
orders than II can nh and 81 working
overtime 10 make the output meet the
demand. Agents are fast organizing
Tho territory over the entire State.
and % promises 20 he tn great demand
within the next year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
ON LONG TRIP
Local Motoreyelists Left Yesterday
for Atlantic City and Other
Coast Points

-Four members ~ the local motor.
cycle club left Yesterday for points in
tho East They left the city o. go
clock on their motorcycles. and will
spend the next TWO weeks travelling.
First they viii 80 10 Atlantic City.
where they will spend a few days
From Atlantic city they VrI 20 20
Philadelphia. and from there 90 Now
YORK. After spcndinr o. few days boz
the metropolis they VIII take a trip
up The Hudson. and viii visit Albany.
IOughkccpsie and other points They
wIl return hy the way of The Lincoln
hiEhuav and the Tonnsylvania State
highway to THE city Those in the
party Nere Ch7rloe Ieipharu Carl
SrhnabfrEer Arthur Dickman and
Charles Meters
"rho man who has never driven an
automobile in well Kept streets mas
n0 idea what a great temptation 90 BEL
f0 speed or up. said q we'll known
Wheeling motorist tho other day
When ono ls at tho wheel and
smooth fhorougnfare Jay before Dim
biol ras fU uaa 900 hIa will power ana
respect Dol haze Tor The law 20 keep
from opening vide tho throt,le'".
aEvsvthInk was done or made for
some purpose remarked another io-
col automobiles this week .and the
beautiful .ruafIoaa streets of Wheel.
.nE have their purpose but the Pun.
furr speeding randidaffv hcueys
'hsf ~ they were not Uni such huwry
condition Thar there would he may
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

Wesley House sold Emery Herrold
a new Indian three-speed electrically
equipped motorcycle during the week
This Is the eighth Indian machine
that has been owned by Herrold lie
viii use HIS new one for touring. as
he expects 10 take several long trips
this fall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

.ngs held on thia vicinity for many
moonr The Maxwell agency Dol doing
splendid business because freF -rp.
resent splendid car The 1915 mo1s.s
Gro now ON display az aII The agenc.es
stations
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

The Moundsville Motor Cycle Club
viii hold their second race meet on
the Moundsville race track on satur-
day. August T. Several riders from
the city have already signihed their
intention OF going 10 the Mound City
for the event
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

a. g. Davis had a narrow escape
from serious injury IN the road race
to Wheeling park Wednesday. When
entering the park Davis side-swlped
post and narrowly missed being
thrown from the machine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

Read The Defeat Of New Works
Underworld" by Richard Harding
Davis. In the Wheeling Sunday News.
a thrilling story Of the Becker case.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

p. G. Kelly purchased a new Harley
Davidson side car from Earl Braunlich
during the week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

The cot together pleasure and busf.
ness meeting % thf maxwell car
AGENTS of the WfrriinF district af me
Capitol car company lradquarfers.
MARKET street Thurrfav was one of
The best and mos. optimistic Eathcr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

The K OF 2. motorcycle race was
most successful in every detail. The
speed OF the machines was something
wonderful. and their time from the
Friedrich store to the park entrance
was even faster than was dreamed OF.
The winner negotiated the distance in
4 minutes and IS seconds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

more persons In police court eacu
week So you srr even tho humpfy.
ffFfrerfs Is blessing Dol disguise
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

All members % the Wheeling Mo
torcycle Club who are expecting 20
ride IN the Sunday run are requested
TO he at the club rooms al . o'clock
They will decide ~ 20 where they
will ride that morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-24

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