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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
LOCAL BRIEFS

John G. Mooney of Bangor was
caller THURSDAY in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

John E. Nelson of this city has re-
turned from 4 short business trip to
Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Livingstone T. Goodman the new boys
work director at the Augusta Y. NJ. c.
A, arrived in the city Thursday after
noon and will enter a, once upon the du-
ties of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Mrs. E. r. Lynn of East Hampton IS
visiting in the city as the guest of her
son, Roland g. Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Miss Winnie Jenkins Of this city is
the guest Of Miss Gladys Godfrey al
Litchfield Corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Henry Ellinwood Of Batavia, y.
y. is visiting in the ct,s as the guest
of her son, George A Ellinwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Danforth Nash has returned from
Squirrel Island. where he had been
participating in the tennis tournament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

A. NJ Bragg Of Windsor was in the city
Thursday on matters of a business ma
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Hon. George e. Weeks of Fairfield, for
merry speaker OF the House Of Repre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Eugent Witherell is visiting friends
al Augusta.-Wales letter, Lewiston
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Louise Stocknlan is enjoying a
few days visit as the guest of friends in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Clifford Golfer has accepted a position
at the Colonial theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

Joseph Z. Keith Of Mt. Vernon was
business caller Thursday in the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
CLAIMS He KNEW
HOLT IN MEXICO.
New Haven Man Says He Worked
With Him at Ell Orc Mines

New Haven, July 10.-An employs
4 in one of the large factories In the
city, under the name Of James Dean
/ declares that he worked for two years
with Frank Holt, the man who was
held for the bomb attack on j. p.
Morgan. in Mexico and he testifies to
/ his likenes to the picture Of Muenter,
the Harvard professor wanted in con-
\ nection with the death Of his wife.
/ Dean said yesterday that he was
employed for two years with Holt at
/ the ri orc Mining and Railway com
/ pany's mine in Ell Orc, Mexico, 1903
/ miles from Mexico City. Dean is the
| first to come forward and tell where
| and in what ca pacity Holt worked in
| that country during the years 1907
| and 1908. In speaking OF Holt last
| night, Dean said:
Worked Together for Two Years.
..Holt came to the mine mysterious
ly early in 1907, or "a few months
after Muenters disappearance from
Harvard. I worked with him for two
years with the Ell Orc company, and
/ got to know him as well as any one
Of the 5000 employees Of the mining
company.
8sS@ knew HIIn the moment i laid
eyes on a recent picture in the paper.
He came to the mine one day, from
where nobody knew, and the general
manager put him to work in the office
as stenographer. Ell Orc is an Eng
lish company, having headquarters in
London. Holt proved to be good
stenographer. His taloofness from
others in the company caused great
comment. He seemed to have wor-
ried look. when he wasn't either in
silence or gazing into space.
Always Studying.
He was always studying. / re-
member he spoke several languages.
He was clean shaver when he went
ito work in the Office of the company
and when one studied the pictures of
himself and Muenter the likeness was
easy to see. MI
Holt was one of the most silent
men ever knew He rarely talked
to anybody, even at the same table
with him in the boarding house, and
never Joined in the good times Of
others employed In the Office OF the
company remember he had cor
respondence with some one in Dallas,
Tex, and I am positive that when he
left the mine in 1908 he went to
Texas. He played polo. He had the
unmistakable air OF d professor, was
regular in his, habits, and worked
steadily with the company for almost
two years 1t was matter Of com
ment that nobody knew thing about
him when he left the Ell Orc Mining
company
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
CLINCH WITH CUBS.

Brooklyn, July 10.--Al Clinch, the
former star Of the semi-pro Superbas
OF Brooklyn, is being given tryout
by the Cubs. Clinch played with the
Wflkesbarre team Of the New York
State League and then with the
Poughkeepsie Tri-State aggregation.
where he got the gate for demanding
too much money. Clinch worked out
at third base in practice with the
Cubs yesterday.
During the Brooklyn practice Jack
Coombs, wearing the special harness
made for him by Sparrow Robertson,
did some strenuous pitching and at
the end even Manager Robinson had
to own up that Jack seemed fit and
ready to take his regular turn on the
mound. Bill James, the big Boston
pitcher, who is in town undergoing
treatment for muscular rheumatism
also worked out with the Superbas.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
REDS BUY MINOR LEAGUERs.

Charley Herzog, manager Of the
Reds, yesterday announced that in
addition to the purchase Of Bill Rodg-
ers from the Red Sox he has obtained
three minor league stars to strength
en- his team. The men are Kenneth
Williams Of the Spokane club Of the
northwestern League, the leading
hitter base stealer and long-distance
batter of the circuit; McHenry, a
right handed pitcher of the Portland
club Of the Pacific Coast League, and
McCluskey, right handed pitcher,
of the Findlay team of the Ohio State
League.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
LEv1NsKY oUrPo1Nrs FLYNN.

New York, July 10.-Battling Lew
insky outpointed Dan (Porky) Flynn
IN fast bout last night at Browns
A. A. at Far Rockaway. The Battler
had the advantage in most of the
rounds, but there was little damage
done by either boxer. In the semi
final Johnny Dumont of Jersey City
and Young Mario of Rockaway, each
weighing lis pounds, boxed a fast
draw.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
BAKER SENDS ENTRY.

AZ New York, July 1O.-Homer Baker.
half mile national champion yesterday
turned in an entry blank for the "a,
A. u. title meet to be held at the San
Francisco Exposition the first week iii
August. Homer will defend his title.
Baker badly hurt his foot in a mot
orcycle accident month ago. Baker
was named as a member of the East
Sern team although he was not able
to take part in the tryouts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
NOTICE.
New Britain, Conn.
July 8, 1915

New Britain, Conn.
July 8, 1915
Hattie p. Marvel VS.. Adrian l..
Morris ct al
Notice is hereby given that l will
sell at public auction to the highesu
bidder on July %, 1915, at j o'clock
a. M, the following described real
estate situated on Kensington street.
in said New Britain
Bounded: North by land of Joseph
Turner, heirs or assigns; east by land
of Joseph Turner heirs or assigns;
south by WEIGH avenue and land OF
George E. Norton, and west by land
of George e. Norton and Kensington
road
Said property was formerly owned
by Cyrus Morris, deceased, and now
by his heirs.
BY order of Superior Court, Hart
ford County.
FRANK H. Afford,
COMMITTEES
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

FOR SALE-Three tenement house
on Fairview street. All modern con-
veniences. Rents for $3.50 annually.
Low price for quick sale. Address
Box Oh, Herald office.
7-f0-2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
FOR sALE.

No. SO High ST., . rooms. all mod
ern.
a Hamilton ST.. 2 family, 7 rooms
each. all improvements.
81 South High street, 2 family,
rooms each, all improvements.
No. 126 Camp street, family
house and large lot and fruit. bar
gain
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

GayJor's barber shop, new location
Ill Church street. Luddy's block.
7-S-3dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TUTORING to. do in English. Ger
man, French, History, Latin and
Algebra by a Trinity college junior.
Address Box %, City or phone
1878. 7-6-6dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

FOR SALE-Upright Mahogany Pr
ano. fine condition, never used
much Sell cheap or exchange for
PLAYER Piano. Bargain. Halvar-
son, Sc Maple street. -1O-1dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
RANGERS VS.. OUTING A. 6.

The Rangers will play the Outing A.
G. team Sunday afternoon at the COL
liers' diamond at 8 o'clock. A fast
game is anticipated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply New Britain General
B Hospital. 7-7-4d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

Automobile parties taken out day and
night. Very reasonable rates.
Norman McKirdy. Tel. 1913
7-8-6d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
4 luSSifjed
CASH IN ADVANCE MINIMUM CHARGE loo
/, ONE CENT WORD EACH INSERTION.
NOTICE.

AUTO PARTIES TAKEN OUT-by
hour or trip. Tel. 1929. 7-s-dlox
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

,AUTOM oBILE FOR HIRE-By hour
or trip. Low rate. e. >. Kyle,
Tel. 1885. 7-6-5dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

FOR SALE-Easy terms. Two
tenement brick, 10 rooms, new,
modern and up-to-date. Just COM
pleted. Open plumbing, gas ana
electric lights. just what you want
for a home or investment. Be sure
and look this over. Title Realty
& Development Co., Inc, 1913 Main
street, Room 6. Open evenings
until p. M to-ou
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
WANTED.
HELP wANrED-FEMALE.

WANTED Girl to attend infant. Go
home nights. Inquire Mrs. F. F..
Harmon. 104 South Burritt street.
7-10-d1x
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

PARTIES taken out.
Very reasonable rates. New Buick
touring car. Richard Covert. 220
Maple Street. Tel. 1874.
7-6-5dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
ALL advertisements
FOR the classified
column must be in
the Herald office by
$50 p. m. on the day
of issue.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-On Plainville trolley line,
Central Westwood Park, near troll
! ley station, land beautifully located
for building lots. Will be sold as a
whole, or in part. Inquire Tor two
weeks, 46 Pearl Court second hoor.
7-10-d2x
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
TO RENT.

TO RENT-Desirable upper tenement
at SO Pearl Court. Rent right to
right party. 7-10-d6x
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

FOR RENT-Six room heated tene-
ment, after August /. 49, Maple
street. 7-7-96d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENTING room tenement, lat
est inaproveme nts. Gas and electric
lights. Second floor, 779 East
street 7-8-d3x
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENT-New four room flat, all
improvements. Is Winthrop ST.
Tiff
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

tirely renovated. 2ss Maple street.
7-3-w1x
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Good cook to go to the
country, six in family no washing,
moderate wages. 83 Maple street
7-9-2d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENT-One front room to one
or two gentlemen. Not far from
center. Address Box x5X, Herald.
80 7-6-6d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENT-Five rooms, all improve
ments. at ~ Glen street. Inquire
so Commercial street. Tel. S66-13.
4-19-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENT-A nicely furnished south
room, "a Maple street. 6-25-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENTING tenements, rooms
each, also one attic tenement of
four rooms. All modern improve
ments, 100 Cherry street. 5-2s-ts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10

TO RENT--5 looms tenements with
bath, End floor, $500. apply al
Rogers Sash and Doc CO., 49,
Chestnut st. 5-10-ti
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-10
SUMMER COTTAGES.

AGENTS-Special inducements. Pay
weekly. Perry Nurseries, Rochester
N. Y. 7-10-d1x
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-03
SYNOPSIS.

Tho New York police are mystifed by a
series; OF murders and other crimes The
principal clueto the criminal Is the warn
ing letter which is-sent the victims. signed
with "a "clutchiHg hand. The latest VIC
tim Of the mysterious assassin Is Taylor
Dodge. the insurance president. His
daughter. Elaine, employs Craig Ken
unraYel the mystery. What Kennedy ae-
composites Is told BY his friend Jameson.
a newspaper man. Enraged at tho deter
mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken
nedy are making 20 put an end 70 his
crimes. the Clutching Hand, as this
strange criminal Is known. resorts to all
90 n Of the most diabolical schemes 10 put
them out Of the way. Each chapter of tire
story tells Of new plot against their
lives and Of the way the great detective
uses all his skill to save this pretty girl
and himself from death.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-03

Craig donned the rough clothes ol
the porter and added a limp and q
wig. The same sort OF exchange OF
clothes was made by me. and Craig
clapped q vandyle beard on my
chin"
Nuns the word cautioned Ken
nedy you must smuggle US out ol
the house some way
Kennedy lost no time in confirm
ing the suspicious OF his bolometer as
to the cause Of the death Of the in
nocent victims of the Vaccinations OF
the Clutching Hand.
Both OF them, he had learned, had
been removed to nearby undertake
ing shop, awaiting the verdict of the
coroner. We sought out the shop
and prevailed on the undertaken to
let us see the bodies.
As Kennedy pulled down the shroud
from the face OF the first victim he
disclosed on his forehead q round,
dark spot about the size Of Ia small
coin. Quickly he moved to fhe next
coffin and. uncoyering the face. dis
closed similar mark.
What is it," / asked. awe-s1ruck.
Why he said. i've heard df GER
tain Viennese. one LeCroix, I7belieye,
who has discovered or perfected, an
infra-red ray instrument which shoots
its power a great distance with ex-
IRENE accuracy and leaves mark
like these"
We thanked the undertaken for his
courtesy and went out
Meanwhile Elaine had called up Per
ry Bennett.
"Mr. Bennett" she exclaimed over
the wire. lust guess who called on
me-"
"Who?' he answered; Il give it up. !"
Mr.. kennedy and Mr. Jameson. "
she called back.
rs that so?" he returned Isn't
that fine? i didn't think ne was the
kind to run away like that How did
it happen?"
Elaine quickly told the story as
had told her.
Had she known il, however. BENEFITS
valet, Thomas. was at that very mo.
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enough time to dodge throrzE s1a
slam the secret door in tie faces @.
the squad as they rushed in.
Back of the house Clutching Hand
and the other crooks were now psss-
ing through bricked passage. Tbs
fire had got so far beyond control By
this time that 1t drove the police bscf
from their efforts to open the ssc.et
door. Thus the Clutching Ham, ssd
made good his escape through the
passage which led cut, as we later dc
covered, to the railroad tracks along
the river.
Down there-Nr. Kennedy-ard
Mr.. Jameson" cried Elaine. pointing
at the trap which was hilGea II ils.
strife.
The fire had gained terrific head
way, but the police scizsd lad -
and stuck it down irto the basa1ren:
Choking and sputtering. saifs.fIo-
Gated, we staggered up.
Are you hurt?" asked Elaine, snx.
iously. taking Craig's arm.
Not a bit-thanks to you'll. 1as ~
piled, forgetting all in meeting sbe
eager questioning OF her wozde.fsI
eyes.
To BE coNTINUEp)
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porters. We quickly climbed the gang
plank.
In there" pointed Kennedy. quick.
ly to the porters. indicating our state
room. which was an outer room
Come. Walter"
followed him, in with a heavy
heart.
Outside could be SEN the two sin
lister faces in the crowd watching in
tently, with eyes fixed on the state
room. Finally one of the crooks
boarded the ship hastily. while the
other watched the two porters come
out OF the stateroom and pause at the
window. speaking back into the room
as though answering commands.
Then the porters quickly ran along
the deck and down the plank to get
the rest OF the luggage.
They took small, but very heavy
box and, Juggling and tugging, FASTENED
toward the boat with it. But they
were too late. The gangplank was be-
ing hauled in.
They shouted. but the ships officers
waved them back.
The porters argued. But 1t was no
use. All they could do was to carry
the box back to the Dodge car.
Miss Dodge was just getting in as
they returned
What shall we do with this and
the other stuff?" asked the Irish por-
ter
She looked at the rest of the tagged
luggage and the box which was
marked
Scientific instruments
Valuable
Handle With carel
eHere-pile them in there" she
said, indicating the taxicab. I'll take
care of Them"
Meanwhile one of our sinister-faced
friends had just had time to regain
the shore after following US aboard
ship and strolling past the windnw
of our stateroom. He paused Id g
enough to observe one of the occu.
pants studying map, while the other
was opening a bag.
They're gone.p he said to the other
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-03

ment listening at the portiere;. in
tensely interested.
As Bennett hung up the receiver
Thomas entered the room
IF anyone calls me, ordered Ben
nett, take the message, particularly
if it Is from Miss Dodge"
Yes, sir, nodded the valet with a
covert glance at his master.
1t was not long afterward that a
knock sounded at the door of the new
headquarters of the Clutching Hand.
LeCroix and the secretary were there,
as well as couple of others.
The Chief. exclaimed one.
The secretary opened the door,
and. sure enough, the Clutching Hand
entered. &
There came another knock. This
time, as the door opened, it was
Thomas, Benefits faithless valet. who
entered.
Say blurted out the informer, do
you know Kennedy and jameson are
back"
"Back?s cried the crooks.
yes - they didn't go. Changed
clothes with the porters. just heard
Miss Dodge telling Mr.. Bennett
Clutching Hand eyed him keenly.
then seemed to burst into an ungoy-
ernable fury.
Quickly he began yolleying orders
at the valet and the others, Then
with the secretary and two of the
other crooks he left by another door
from that by which he had sent the
valet.
Leaving the undertakers. Kennedy
and / made our way, keeping of
thoroughfares, to police headquarters,
where. after making ourselves known,
Craig made arrangements for a raid
on the house across the street from
the laboratory where he had seen the
opera glass reflection.
. Then, as secretly asswe had come,
we went olt again, letting ourselves
into the laboratory, steaithily looking
mp and down the street. We entered
by a basement. door. which Kennedy
carefully locked again.
No sooner had we disappeared than
one OF the Clgtching Hands spies,
who had been watching behind bar
rel of rubbish. gave the signal of the
hand down the street to confeder-
ate, and. going to the door. entered by
means of a skeleton key.
We entered our laboratory which
Kennedy had closed the day before.
With shades drawn it now looked de-
serted enough.
Kennedy went over to a cabinet,
and from it took out a notebook and
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Bon Voyage" Cried Elaine, Braveiy
as he rejoined him on the dock, CIV
ing nod of his head and a jerk of
his thumb at the ship.
YES" added the other crook, "and
lost most of their baggage, too
Slowly the car proceeded through
the streets up from the river front,
followed by the taxicab. until at last
the Dodge mansion was reached.
Elaine sighed modify as she walked
slowly in.
Here. Marie" she cried petu-
lantly to her maid, take these wraps
of mine."
A moment later Aunt Josephine left
her and Elaine went into the library
and over to a table. She stood there
an instant, then sank down into a
chair. taking up Kennedy's picture
and gazing at it with eyes filled with
tears.
Just then Jennings came into the
room, ushering the two porters laden
with the boxes and bags.
where shall have them put these
things, Miss Elaine?' he inquired.
"0h-anywhere," she answered hur-
riedly, replacing the picture.
Jennings paused. AS he did SO.
one of the porters limped forward.
1--WE a message for you, miss he
said in rich Irish brogue. with a look
at Jennings, ito be delivered in pri-
vate."
Elaine glanced at him surprised.
ThenNshe nodded to Jennings, who
disappeared. As he did Sc. the Irish
man iimped to the door and drew to-
gether, the portieres.
Thea he came back closer to Elaine.
A moment she looked at him, not
quite knowing from his strange ac-
tons whether to call for help or not.
At a motion from Kennedy, as he
pulled OFF his wig, l pulled on the
little false beard.
Elaine looked at US, transformed,
startled.
"Wh-what'-she stammered. "0h-
Pm-so- glad. How
Kennedy said nothing. He was
thoroughly enjoying her face.
Don't you understands" ex-
planned, laughing merrfly Il admit
that didn't. until that last minute
in the stateroom on the boat when
we didn't come back to wave a last
good-by. But all the care that Craig
took in selecting the porters was the
result of work he did yesterday, and,
the insistence with which he chose
our travelling clothes had a deep-laid'
purpose.
The change was made quickly in
the stateroom. Kennedy's man threw
on the coat and hat he wore, while