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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
ID MEN PERISH IN GALE
Storm Springs Up Suddenly and Crew
OF TUG Had No Chance TO Escape
Heavy Seas.

New York. April 5.-The ocean.go-
ing tug Edward Luckenbach was sunk
of The Virginia capes in the
storm. with loss Of fourteen lives.
including Captain INSTEAD. according
20 messages received by Charles n
Potter. secretary OF the Luckonbach
steamship company. Two of the crew
were rescued
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

AS predictions of the duration Of the
var have run their limit. the prophets
are now turning their attention TO tell
ing what is going to happen TO the
world when one or the other side wins.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

An authority on masculine beauty
says the perfect man must not meas
ure more than "a inches around the
waist The size of his head is also
important
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

II is stated that there are 100 good
poets in this country. The person max
ing the statement is too considerate
OF other peoples feelings and exag-
gerates accordingly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

The tango is now accused OF being
the cause OF III temper. II is likely
20 be so for the man who does not
dance and is kept awake by the music.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

To dine in hot. smoke-illed room
and do a little ragtime dancing be-
tween courses is a privilege so dear to
some people that they have gone TO
court TO preserve II.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Austria is to grow cabbages in the
royal gardens. Nor viii royalty have
tho satisfaction OF being able 10 con-
ceal them with a fascinating French
name.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

But who will get the benefit OF that
new process by which 200 per cent
more gasoline can be produced-the
man who buys or the man who sells
the gasoline?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Patent food experts claim that
there is nutrition in straw. Having
taken the oats and bran out OF the
horses manger it is now proposed to
deprive him OF his bed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

The bird census shows that robins
are more numerous in this country
than English sparrows. This surprises
city people; but is explained In the
supposition that the robin being eat.
able is wise enough not to live too
close TO man
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
ADMIRAL H|SkE QUITS
RESIGNATION AS NAVAL AID
CAUSES SENSATION IN OFF,
clAL CIRCLES.
is REGARDED AS PROTEST
Held the Most Important Professional
Position In the Navy-ToId House
Body U. S. Fleet Was Not Prepared
for War.

Washington, April 3. A SEN
sation was caused in naval circles
when il became known that Rear Ad-
miral Bradley A. Fiske. aid for opera
tions In the navy department. had ten
dered his resignation from that Office
and asked to b. assigned TO duty else
where, Admiral Fiske also asked TO
be relieved from duty as a member OF
the general board OF the navy. OF
which Admiral Dewey is president.
Admiral Fiske rendered his resig-
nation as aid for operations as a pro-
test against the present administra-
tion of the naval establishment.
Admiral Fiske has felt keenly the
growing lack of efficiency in the navy
as a result of the adoption Of policies
disapproved by him and other high
ranking officers. The admiral told the
house naval committee that the Ameri-
can fleet was not prepared for war,
and expressed the opinion that ii
could not be made ready under five
years. This testimony was given
last December. and at that time there
was talk in naval circles that Admiral
Fiske's views had not been pleasing 10
his superior officers, who claimed
that the fleet was in state of eff
cheney
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

What particularly comforts the song
writer who put Tipperary on the map
is that his song also put money in his
pocket
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Oh. well. OF course II doesn't make
any difference what the forecaster pre-
diets as long as the weather remains
fine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Whales are scurrying out OF the
submarine war zone, so evidently we
may look for lively time at the sea-
shore this summer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

SO far as newspapers and maya
zines are concerned. the most accept
able literature is in the form OF ad-
refreshments.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Speaking OF psychological moments,
too much is plenty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Chicago. April 1.-Developments
along lines OF industrial activities
throughout the United States were
reported in greater volume and over
wider territory yesterday than at any
time since the first squirt OF business
az the beginning OF the year
Reports came from the Montana and
the lake copper districts telling OF
the opening OF mines and smelling
plants that have been closed or oper-
ating small shifts for months. and
also that wage advances were being
made among miners and other work.
ers.
Gains Are Widespread.
From the steel districts around Chi
cago. in Ohio. Pennsylvania. and else
where similar reports OF growing activ-
ity were heard. Dispatches telling OF
increased operations in New England
marked the one territorial extreme
and the gains in industries on the
Pacific coast marked the other.
The spirit OF improvement In busi-
ness and the securities markets was
reflected throughout Chicago business
circles. Bankers and business men
concede strong evidences OF a sharp
revival in trade and finance. The re-
ports received by them from all guar
tiers told OF greater activities.
Brokers offices we're crowded and
enthusiasm ran high as the stock
market advances seemed to presage
approaching business prosperity.
Predict Further Prosperity.
Bankers and business men say the
great demand the war has thrust upon
the United States for practically
everything il can produce will bring
great prosperity TO this country.
The immense trade balance Of near
ly $500, 1000 in favor OF the United
States seems to tell the tale. Gold
commenced to flow swiftly into this
country and the only check was the
creation OF huge credits here by the
powers Of the old world that are TAX
ing our merchandise and products Of
every description.
Ends Minimum Prices.
One OF the strongest evidences or
the confidence American bankers have
in the present and future financial
position of the United States was re-
iiected In the action taken by the New
York stock exchange yesterday, when
the governing committee abolished
minimum trading prices. These were
established as a safeguard against
liquidation on December Is last The
exchange had been reopened three
days before after being closed for sew
eral months because of financial con-
ditiOns due 70 the EurODean war
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Merely a voice does not make a
great singer" says an expert. But IL
would undoubtedly help several great
singers" so-called.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

In defense OF the feminine fashions,
the injurious charge is made that they
are designed by men.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
BARON R0THScHILD IS DEAD
Head OF English Branch Of Family
Expires In London Following
Long illness.

London. April Lord Rothschild.
head OF the English branch OF the
Rothschild family. Is dead here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

England expects to end the war by
fall. But whose fallg
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Talk is cheap. and most OF the war
stun heard every day is OF a marked
down variety, to boot
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Onehalf the world knows too well
how the other half lives--they have TO
pay for IT,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Submarine warfare makes an ocean
going vessel feel comparatively safe
among the icebergs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Apparently It is almost as hard TO
hold Przasnysz as il is to pronounce
f.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Some imaginations. like ugly bull
dogs. should be chained.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
BIG BUSINESS GAIN
AMERICA THRlVES IN WORLD
CRISIS AS OTHER NATIONS
FIGHT.
HELPED By FOREIGN TRADE

Advance Is Felt From the Atlantic
20 the Pacifie-New York Stock Ex.
change Abolishes Minimum Prices
as Needless Defense.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
Made Many improvements.

Admiral Fiske IS one OF the fore
most officers in the navy. He was
with Dewey in the battle OF Manila
bay, and had service in various parts
of the world. where he displayed tact
and judgment in dealing with delicate
questions. He is devoted TO his pro-
fession. Long before the navy adopt
ed electricity he advocated it. He
was responsible also for the use Of the
telescope sights on guns. lie is a
student OF strategy. and has been OF
great use in fashioning plans for OBJ
seryance in case OF war.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Lady Ralph Psset, who was mis-
takenIy reported to have died Of typhus
while working with the Red Cross in
Serbia. is a granddaughter Of the late
Paran Stevens Of New York Her hus-
band was formerly British minister 10
Serbia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03
WILL ERECT new
WARD BUILDING
HyoRo-THERAPEuTlc WARD TO
BE FOUNDED AT STATE
HOSPITAL.
WILL INCREASE THE CAPACITY
When Building is Completed Hospital
VIII Be Able to Care for
$50 Patients.

western Newspaper Union News Service
Huntington. Taking precedence OF
the plan TO erect superintendent
residence and to convert the present
administration building into ward
for the treatment of acute cases.
new ward building will be erected this
year at the Huntington State Hospital,
according to an announcement made
by the superintendent after visit 70
Charleston where he conferred with
the members of the State Board OF
Control This building will be devoted
TO the administration of hydro-thera-
peutic methods of treatment OF ex-
tremely nervous and acutely insane
persons. This is a feature without
which no hospital for the insane is
now considered complete and 1t is the
policy of the state board 10 bring
these institutions up to the highest
standard. The additional building
will increase the capacity OF the in
stitution TO seven hundred and fifty
patients. affording, as it will, accom-
modations for fifty additional persons.
The Huntington State Hospital Is
now in the eighteenth year of its his
tory. II was founded in 1897 as the
Home for Incurables. In 1903 Il was
changed from the Home of Incurables
to the West Virginia Asylum and the
legislature at its last regular session,
passed measure changing the name
from the West Virginia Asylum to the
huntington State Hospital.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

managed to sneak back of the shadow
of the cars.
Between two of the cars sat de-
tective OF the secret service smoking
and hating his job. The Chinaman
had passed the first line of defense.
He now managed to sneak up behind
the second. He raised Chinese club
and brought it down on the head of
the unsuspecting detective. knocking
him out.
The sentry paced by on the other
side Of the train. Quickly, after he
had passed, the Chinaman went
through the detectives pockets until
finally he found bunch of keys. He
detached one from the ring, still keep
ing In the shadow as the sentry paced
up and down, looked stealthily about
until he saw a chance, then unlocked
the door of the car and entered, clos
ing 1t safely.
A few minutes later, laden with as
much of the trodite as he could well
carry and a bundle of heavy aero ar.
rows he stole away as silently as he
had come.
It was well after midnight when
Kennedy and l were preparing to
leave the laboratory. l was just about
to switch off the lights when Kennedy
raised his hand to stop me.
The far-away look on his face told
me that he had heard peculiar noise
He looked quickly at the ceiling.
Listen, Walter" he continued.
did. There was noise above us
on the roof, apparently as though
someone had slid off.
Craig switched out the light himself
and went quickly over to the table
where he had left the periscope
Carefully putting it together again, he
tiptoed over to the window, put the
periscope out and slowly raised it to
the roof.
We gazed through the eyepiece. A
large white circle had been painted on
our roof.
what does it mean?" queried.
Kennedy was in brown study,
Suddenly he clapped his hands.
Il think l have it," he exclaimed
Walter, take this turpentine. Go up
and scrub the circle out. If you need
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

Schmidt proudly led them to cor
ner. In an aluminium case was a Pc
cul;ar little fly wheel set on gimbals
SO that it could rotate in any plane.
The inventor started it revolving.
press down on 1t" suggested
Schmidt
WI did so. The uncanny little
wheel seemed actually to resent being
forced to move out of the plane in
which 1t had been started rotating
you know" explained Schmidt to
WI, that when the gyroscope is start
ed rotating in one plane, it tends al
ways to keep in that plane"
with that steadying my airship,"
put in Sprague, there will be no
chance for a mistake the next time.
We can aim perfectly"
"Ill buy it, then" agreed WI, quick
ly producing the money.
After the explosion in the ware
house, Kennedy, thoroughly alarmed
for the safety of Elaine, had ordered
me to accompany her on another visit
to her cousin, Mary Brown, at their
estate, Rockledge, near Lakewood,
while he stayed in the city to help
Lieutenant Waters trace down the rob-
berry at the fort, if possible.
Elaine was easily reconciled to the
Punishment now that the weather was
fine, and decided to do little sketch
ing in the country. She had loaded
me down with the pleasant burden of
her painting kit-sketch box, folding
easel, camp chair and large and
gaudy sun umbrella. Jennings fol-
lowed US to the car with the luggage.
AS We entered the car we were all
too happy at the idea of a holiday to
notice that down the street was an
other young Chinaman Of the same
tong as Sing Lee.
We had all seated ourselves and
Jennings had gone back into the house
when Sam skulked around back of the
car and, serpentlike, as was his mas
ter, WI, wriggled over, crouching
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystihed by a
series of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal is the
signed with a "clutching hand" The
latest victim 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 accomplishes is told by his
friend, Jameson, a newspaper man. AT
ter many fruitless attempts to put Elaine
and Craig Kennedy out OF the way the
Clutching Hand is at last found to be
none other than Perry Bennett, Elaine 5
lawyer and the man she is engaged to
marry. Bennett fees TO the den of one
of his Chinese criminals. The Chinaman
forces from Bennett the secret of the
whereabouts of 100000 Then he gives
the lawyer a potion which will suspend
animation for months. Kennedy reaches
Benefits side just after he has lost con-
seriousness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

more, get 1t. Only remove every
trace of the circle"
While / was scrubbing away for
dear life at the fresh paint on our
roof Kennedy secured large can of
white paint and brush and stealth
lily made his way to the rear of the
old warehouse across the street.
Kennedy found a shed from which
it was easy to get to the roof. There
he set to work, too, Immediately, paint
ing a large circle on the warehouse
exactly like that on our own roof
which was erasing.
We went home, and l, at least,
thought little more. about the matter:
Quite early the next morning, how
ever, we got around to the laboratory
again to prepare for the visit of
Lieutenant Waters in response to
Kennedy's cordial invitation to wit
ness the experiments with trodite.
Our speaking tube sounded finally,
and l answered it. 1t was Elaine,
Aunt Josephine and Lieutenant Wa
tiers, who had all arrived at the same
time.
"Most peculiar thing, Kennedy" re-
marked the lieutenant after the greet
ings were over. I'VE had a robbery
at the fort last night-or rather, not
exactly at the fort, for that would be
impossible, but from a freight car in
the yards
what did they get?" asked Craig.
"Some trodite-enough to blow up a
house, and some of those aeroplane
arrows"
'Hm," considered Kennedy, gazing
involuntarily at the ceiling and think
ing doubtless of the white circle that
had been on the roof
"Listen!" cautioned Craig.
Outside we could hear a buzz, as
though gigantic cicada were predict
ing warm weather. 1t was a peculiar
sound, and Kennedy seemed to recog-
nize it instantly. He sprang to the
window and strained his eyes up at
the sky.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03
NEW MINE PLANT AT KENovA

Huntington, w. Va.-One of the
most important transactions of the
year, so far as Huntington is concern
ed, was concluded. when a syndicate
which is later to comprise the Kenova
Mine Car Company purchased the real
estate and plant formerly owned by
the Independent Steel Company of
America. This property consists Of
twenty acres more or less, of land at
Kenoya and an extensive plant built
for the Independent Steel Company
Of America number of years ago.
The power plant is included in the
deal put through, but the machinery
is excepted and will be disposed OF
separately.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

Look" he exclaimed, pointing.
We crowded about the window.
There was an aeropIane passing over
the city.
Just watch that warehouse over
there"
We riveted our eyes on it. It was
an anxious moment.
Already, had we known it, Sing Lee
had quietly let himself into the loft,
taken the glasses from the cupboard
and leveled them at US in the labora-
tory.
Meanwhile, Sprague, of whom we
learned later, had started his aero
plane flying from his hangar in the
suburbs, and was now speeding over
the city. As he passed he peered
down, looking eagerly for the target
the white circle.
With expert precision he let go the
bomb, and the deadly engine Of de-
struction swooped down.
Straight to its mark it went.
The old warehouse across from US
rocked with the defamation. 1t seemed
as if the whole top of 1t were blown
to pieces.
The bomb that had been meant to
destroy the laboratory had, by the
quick change OF the white circle, de-
stroyed the hangout and the emissary
of the Serpent!
Half an hour later, Long Sin was
nervously reporting to WI Fang in
the secret den in Chinatown.
"That white devil, Kennedy, has de-
feated us again, master" he said dep
recatingly.
Again. demanded WI, his face
livid with anger.
Eyes, master. He saw the circle
wiped it out-and painted new one
on the warehouse. The bomb fell on
that-and Sing was killed"
Someone shall pay for that" Kissed
WI.
Far uptown, on the East side,
Sprague led WI and Long Sin to
little machine shop kept by for
eigner, Anton Schmidt.
What can do for you, gentlemen"
asked Schmidt.
81 wish you'd show US your new
gyroscope stabilizer," asked Sprague.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

strange caravans transported it from
the Dead sea to workmen on the mon
uments in Egypt. The Slime" that
cemented the Tower of Babel is be-
lieved to have been closely akin to the
substance we use at present on our
streets and highways, which we call
asphalt.
Whatever it may be termed. 1t is a
well known fact that the countries ~
ing north Of the Equator have hereto
fore supplied the world with its larg-
est quantities, whether it be in the
form of gas, petroleum or asphalt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

viewer, says the Pail Mall Gazette,
that the most famous Of his soldier
heroes is dead.
The last mental picture / had of
Mulvaney," he said, was on the edge
OF cut in India, where he was direct
ing q gang Of coolies. There is no
doubt that he was bit seedy and
down at heel. So am sure that, if
he has not already passed away, he
soon will, and Dinah Shadd viii bury
him.
Mr.. Kipling went on to explain that
character Is born In ones thoughts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

felt his native habitat He is a crea-
ture of the desert and Of wide spaces,
and in the trim little geological park
that respectable children almost per-
force inherit, means should be found
to provide in some shape the ample
liberties to which this interesting
and joyful young savage is rightfully
entitled.-Vogue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

of the domestic policeman. 1t is in
these golden hours of irresponsible
and uncensored leisure that children
grow best spiritually, Intellectually
and perhaps physically. The young
human animal thrives best not in cap
tiyity, even though 1t be the captivity
Of luxurious home. This strange,
wild creature, athirst for the liberties
of earth and sky, should not be con-
demned exclusively to the society of
tame adults. He needs a relatively
wide range. The school, the nursery,
the library, do not properly counter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03
THE QUEST FOR PETROLEUM
Substance Has Been in Demand From
the Earliest Known Periods
of History.

Ever since the time of Pharaoh men
have sought from the bowels of the
earth the strange substances known
today as gas, petroleum and as
phaitum-all more or less related.
In the early days the three products
were grouped under the name of
bitumen, and historians tell US that
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

idleness. Each week and each day
the year round, however. should
have its sacred period of freedom
from work and worry. Abundant play
in the open air. as little as may be
under adult censorship. is necessi-
ty for the growing child. while leisure
for voluntary reading not laid down
in the school curriculum. and time for
mere irresponsible idleness should
also be contriyed. Every child needs
these seasons that bring the blessed
sense of freedom from duty and re-
sponsibility, and from the argus eye
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03
TWO KILLED IN GAS EXPLOSION.

Fairmont, w. Va-Two men met
shocking deaths and another was in
Jured, probably fatally, when an ex-
piosion OF gas occurred at the shaft
oeing drilled by the Federal Coal Co.
On Flnch's Run. near here. The explo-
SION occurred when the workmen had
gone down about 200 feet. The fore
man at the entrance detected the odor
Oh gas and signalled the men to come
BACK. They We're hurried back and had
nearly reached the surface when the
gas ignited from the torches.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-03

place occupied by prisoners charged
with felony. a dock about six feet
away from the counsel table, which is
the general custom in the criminal
courts of Philadelphia. The court
ruled that the denial of defendants
right to sit with counsel did not con-
stitute reversible error in his case, be-
cause the uncontradicted evidence
showed his guilt, but on the prin-
ciple involved the court said
"In every criminal trial the accused
has common law right to counsel,
and this right may not be abridged by