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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

~ COOPERATION and heart inter
est is 20 be found in all trades
in El Paso." said F. f. Sawyer,
"A mechanic was telling the other day
OF one Of the best examples Of COM
radeship that nave ever heard or
A young stonemason bought two lots
in the eastern part Of the city He de-
cided TO build a home for his family
on the lots and started making plans
Being a union man. a number Of his
friends IN the other crafts were con-
suited HIS fellow Sronemascns offered
10 build the foundation. the brick lay
ers built the brick work the carpenters
did the carpenter work, the plumbers
offered 20 put in the plumbing, the
electricians installed the wiring and
f.. lights and the painters finished II for
him All the had to pay for was the
materials and he is now living in a
real made in FL Paso home
There IS more building going on in
II Pas0 than any other Texas city I
have visited said Harry Crawford an
cities like Waco and Fort Worth the
Duiuing Of residences Is being con-
Quoted on but a small scale in com
parison with FL Paso- Besides resi-
dences the building OF business estab-
hshments does not compare with FL
Paso- The plant Of the new brick COM
pany. Tor instance, is the largest sin
gle commercial enterprise that I have
soon under construction in the state.
DA7AAAE11 NUAAAl4NAAe III Al EAae are
getting better. but they are not as good
as we are enjoying"
There are plenty OF cattle in the
Casas Grandes district and as soon as
the quarantine is raised there viii be
some large exports said ID. E Mad
dock Recently the Mexicans have be
gun 10 realize that the supply OF cattle
is not ineXhaustible, even IL the whole
north is grazing land Officers Of the
villa army have received Instructions
to prevent raids on herds and to Kill
only such cattle as are absolutely neces-
sary for supplies The herds are so
large that, with any kind OF conserva-
ton, they viii never be killed off, but
popular in Germany as he is in Penn
sylvania-
still True.
Youth it would appear. will be
served irrespective OF the color line.
Make the Names Fit.
1t seems likely that the f2-centime-
ter Jack JOhnsOns" in the war zone
VIII be rechristeued Jess Willards"
The Indicated Champ
Despite his speed and Erit and Drawn
the pug was never born
Who ever lasted very long with Battling
BarleycOrn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

A Nebraska postmaster was very
properly dismissed for hugglng a wom-
an. A posrmaster's business consists
solely in handling the mails.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12
More Truth Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE

Foolish Knave and Knavish Pool
The Los Angeles burglar who stole 4
dish OF steWed prunes must be the
same crook who has been counterfeit
ing Mexican currency.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

"Fm sorry but we're full up" said a
German officer Z a couple O. Russians
who tined Z surrender. Next Z taxes
an death ther haint uothin' as sure Z
come as Uncle Toms Cabin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

Bryan a senator, and do only one
ninety-sixth Of the talking2 Never,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12
AeeordinE to Time Honored Custom.

We VIII not FEEL that the baseball
season has really started till some UNI
pire internes John McGraw for a week
or two.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

Feeling Aroused in Canaries.-Eve-
ming Post We don't believe it. We
have been trying for a year TO arouse
some feeling Of pity or shame in the
canary that disturbs our Breakfast
every morning, without any result
whatever.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

But the Trees Are StIu His Friends.
Evidently Gift PinchOt is about a.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

Chiapas have revolted against all the revolutionary
factions. There is logical end to the thing till
every in Mexico is in rebellion against every
other man in MeXico-Nashville lennessean-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

still True.
Youth it would appear. will be
served. irrespective OF the color line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-12

popular in Germany as he is in Penn
sylvania-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17

SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are rnystifed by a
series Of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue 10 the criminal is the
warning letter which is sru- the ctiM~.
signed with a 'Clutching hand" 7 90 lat
cst victim Of the mysterious assassin is
Taylor Dodge. the insurance PRECEDENT
His daughter Elaine. employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective. TO
try to urrlyol the mystery. What Ken
no1y accompHshos is told by his friend
Jameson. a newspaper man. Euraged a.
the Determined effort which Elaiu" and
Craig Kennedy are making to put an end
to his crimes. 'lr ClutCh.aE Hand. as
this strange criminal is known. re- rts to
an SORTS Of the most diabplical schemes to
put them out Of the way. Each chapter
of the story tells OF a new plot a"1inst
their lives and Of the way the great de-
tective uses all his skill TO save this pretty
girl and himself from death.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17

placed his ear quickly to her heart.
His face was a study in astonishment.
The minutes sped fast.
To us outside, who had no idea what
was Transporting In the other room.
the minutes were leadenfooted. Aunt
Josephine. weak bat now herself
again. was sitting nervously.
Just then the door opened.
| shall never forget the look on the
young ambulance surgeons face as he
murmured under his breath. Come
here-the age Of miracles is not
passed-look!"
Raising his finger to indicate that
we were to make no noise, he led US
into the other room.
Kennedy was bending over the
couch.
Elaine, her eyes open now, was gaz-
ing up at him, and a wan smile fitted
over her beautiful face.
Kennedy had taken her hand, and
as he heard us enter. turned half way
to US. while we stared in blank won
der from Elaine TO the weird and
complicated electrical apparatus.
Its the life current" he said sim
ply, patting the Leduc apparatus with
his other hand.
(TO BE CONTIEUED)
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17
TENTH EPISODE
THE LIFE CURRENT.

Assignments were being given out
on the Star one afternoon, and l was
standing talking with several other
reporters, in the busy hum of type
writer's ard clicking telcgraphs.
What DO you think of that" asked
one of the fellows. You're something
Without having claim to such
distinction, took the paper and read:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17


attendants hurried NJ 10 ~ door.
Without Il word the doctor seemed to
appreciate the eravity of the case.
lie finished his examination and
shook h.s head.
There is no hopc-no hope" he
said slowly
Kennedy merely stared an him But
the rest Of us !us;iuc.ivcly removed
our hats.
Kennedy ca7cd at Elaine. overcome.
Was This the end?
Il was not many minutes later that
Kennedy had Elaine ia the little sit
ting room Off the laboratory. having
taken her there in the ambulance.
with thu doctor and two attendants.
Elalcs body had been placed on a
couch covered hy q blanket and the
shades were drawn The light fell on
her pale face
There was something incongruous
about death and the vast collection of
scientific apparatus. a CHASTITY mock
ing or humauit, How futile was II
all in the presence OF the great de-
stroycr'
Aunt Josephine he'd arrived.
stunned. and a moment later Perry
Bennett. As looked az the sorrowfuI
party Aunt Josephine rose slowly
from her position on her knees. where
she had been weeping silently beside
Elaine. and pressed her hands over
her eyes, with every indication OF
faintness.
Before any Of US could do anything.
she had staggered into the laboratory
itself Bennett and followed quick
ly. There / was busy for some time
getting restoratiyes.
Meanwhile Kennedy beside the
couch. with an air of desperate deter.
mination. turned away and opened
cabinet. From it he took a large coil
and attached it to a storage battery.
dragging the peculiar apparatus near
Elaine's couch.
To an electric light socket Craig
attached wires. The doctor watched
him in silent wander
Doctor" he asked slowly as he
worked. do ycu know of Professor
Leduc of the Nantes School of Medi-
cine?"
"Why-yes." answered the doctor
"but what of him."
Then YOU know of his method OF
electrical resuscitation."
"Yes-but"-he paused looking an.
prehensivelv at Kennedy
Craig paid no attention to his fears.
INT approaching the couch on which
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17
THE POISONED KISS AGAIN.

THE POISONED KISS AGAIN.
Three More New York Women Report
Being Kissed by Mysterious Stranger
Later Fell Into Deep Unconscious
ness-What Is II?
had scarcely finished when one Of
the copy boys, dashirg past me, called
out: You're wanted on the wire, Mr..
jameson"
hurried over TO the telephone and
answered.
A musical voice responded to my
hurried hello, ard FASTENED to
adopt my most polite tone.
as this Mr.. Jameson?" asked the
voice.
Yes" I replied. not recognizing It.
We'll, Mr.. Jameson, I've heard Of
you on the Star, and I've Just had
very strange experience. I've had
the poisoned kiss"
The woman did not pause to catch
my exclamation of establishment, but
went on: 1T was like this. A man
ran Up TO me on the street and kissed
me-and-I don't know how it was
but I became unconscious-and l
didn't come TO for an hour-in a hos
pital-fortunately. | don't know what
would have happened If it hadn't been
that someone came to my assistance
and the man fed thought the Star
would be interested"
1--WE are" FASTENED to reply. will
you give me your name?"
why, | am Mrs. Florence Leigh of
No. 20 Prospect avenue" returned the
voice.
Say" l exclaimed hurrying over
to the editors desk, here's another
woman on the wire who says she has
received the poisoned kiss"
Suppose you take that assignment"
the editor answered. sensing a posi-
BILE story.
| took 1t with alacrity, figuring out
the quickest way by elevated and sur
face to reach the address.
must say that could scarcely crit
lcize the poisoned kisser's taste, for
the woman who opened the door GER
tainly was extraordinarily attractive
"And you really were-put out by
a kiss?" / queried, as she led me into
a neat sitting room.
Absolutely much as If it had
been by one of these poisoned needles
you read about" she replied confident
ly, Fastening on to describe the affair
volubly.
1t was beyond me.
MAY l use your telephone?" /
asked.
Surely" she answered
called the laboratory. rs that you,
Craig?" l inquired.
"Yes. Walter" he answered. recog-
MIXING my voice.
Say, Craig" I asked breathlessly,
what sort of kiss would suffocate a
person."
My only answer was an uproariouc
laugh from him at the idea
Il know" | persisted, but I've got
the assignment from the Star-and
I'm out here interviewing a woman
about it. It's all right to laugh-but
here ! am. I've found a case-names,
dates and places. l wish you'd explain
the thing. then"
"Oh, all right. Walter" he replied
indulgently. I'll meet you as soon as
I can and help you out"
We waited patiently.
The bell rang and the woman
FASTENED to the door. admitting Ken
nedy.
Hello. Walter" he greeted.
This is certainly /, most remark
able case, Craig" | said. introducing
aim, and telling briefly what | had
learned
And you actually mean to say that
kiss had the effect"
Just then the telephone interrupted.
Yes she reasserted quickly. "Ex.
cuse me a second"
She answered the call. "Oh--why
yes. he's here Do you want to speak
TO him? Mr.. Jameson, it's the Star"
: "Confound it," ! exclaimed, isn't
that like the old man-dragging me of
this story before it's half finished in
tsss
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-17
Miss Florence Leigh,
20 Prospect Avenue,

AS he handed Elaine the card, she
looked up from the book she was read
ing and took 1t.
"All right. show her in, Jennings.
I'll see her."
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15

African Zion Bsptis9 church. e Haldsn.
he attendance each evening 40 H.
creasihs. and . ssnber o, additions h.
been made % ths church.
Mo Roe DsHsven. . we'll known
hairdresser and manicurer Al Roanoke.
Va. II In the city, and will begin today
having charge Of hsirdre.sins estsbIish-
mens previously conducted by Mr.. G. L.
CLARK. ct Ioi% Quarrier street
SERVES we're largely attended last
sunday q the Metropolitan Baps. church.
Court and Do,nally streets. now wor-
shipping under canvas tent. The Rev.
r +. Wade oiled the pulpit ct the morn
ing services. and the Rev. W. l.. Jones
preached 1t night. The Sunday School
at 2;3O were well attended, and seven
new member were enrolled. The re-
ports from the sl.OUO rally including
subscriptions and cash realized will be
made public next Sunday night.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15
BANDITS ROB
B. 8 0. TRAIN
Loot Secured Estimated
at From 500, 900
to $1,000, 900

Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. s.-Posses
tonight continued the search for the two
masked bandits who held up and robbed
. Baltimore 4 Ohio express train en-
route from New York TO ST. Louis, two
miles west of Central. W. Va, but up to
. late hour no trace of them had been
found One automobile party which re-
turned 70 Parkersburg reported that
over-clothes supposed 10 have been worn
by the men, ss well - two revolvers,
were found in the country back of Toll
gate, where they left the engine and oil
car, but there was nothing which might
lead TO the identity Of the men.
report tonight said that Postmaster
Simms Powell. of this city. received .
telegram today advising that Federal
bank certificates were in the packages
stolen from the msil car The amount
stolen by the robbers 10 believed to be
between 100000 and 81 ,0OO.Oo0.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15

Thy say that the advent Of the ~sents-
Ne tablet a. vegetable substitute for
1-2.-o - It-oie1 IN IN eNtraOro nay
oemano Tor this remarkable product Il
seems 20 have made hit particularly
WIN tnose amicted With chronic consff-
peuons who were quick 20 recognize it,
sdvantaEes over calomei and the usual
sentsnei tablets. aside from Their ~<n-
cery. DOUBTLESS owe their success largely
70 tendency 20 aid In bringing about
natural functioninG-instead on encour-
sfng the -csthartic habit Also. Instead
= ,nlorInk the memoraneous lining Of
tne organs involved. they exert = healing
,nruence Instead 81 weakening. they
400 tene 70 the intestinal wall And fhey
co1rse preferred on this account to the
rloIentIy actirg purEetives. Their mex
pen<.sen<>s - another reason for the
popularity % sentanci tablets. One need
procure oniy = dimes worth. ssa' ~
cSe te0iet upon retiring. 20 be CONVINCED
tnat ths fdesl remedy for consfipa fInr
eoryee nvsr. and their many evil cons.
80 - nsa1v bssa SsssAr<Dsas-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15
Recent Arrivals at Ho-
tel Brown, Charleston

Eugene Cooper. Smithfield. Ohio: Nm
Sec'iea Gill, Salisbury. c.; Walter
Aston. M. d. Bolden. Orang. Dicker.
son. Raymond City; II. A. Jackson.
Plymouth; L ID Anderson and wife
Hinton; Mrs. w. H. Brown, Pave; X
j. Taylor, X J. Jackson, BLAIR: Edward
chambers, Hinton: W. NJ. smith.
Huntington; Mr. s. l.. Newlsnd, Gam.
bridge, Ohio; Rev. III. Y. smith. Slai
rork; Lewis Jones and wife, South Oar
BIN; Rev. 4. Gregory. Nysck, y. Y;
Hampton Dean. w. Va; Ralph smith,
Columbus. o.; +. ID. Strand, Standard
VI. B. Miles, Raleigh: n. II. RaiIey,
huntington; Mn. Mamie Gray, sun
Miss Cornelis Gray, Institute; J. n
oe'iordon, n. Y; X. d. scott, Gary
Rev. /. v. Bryant, Huntington
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15

(Ths Beauty seeker.)

The real secret Of keeping young-look-
IS anu Dcdutuli, says a Well-know n
hysienist, lis 10 keep the liver and bow
ss normally active Without these re-
euisites. poisonous waste products re-
. ma 10 the system, poliutins the blood
1no iooglng In various organs. tissues.
Joints One becomes nabby, obese nerv-
gus: mentally sluggish. duu-eyed. wrin-
kled and sallow Of face
But to get liver and bowels working
- tney ought. without producing evil
uIter-enects, has been the problem For
tunateiy. there Is a prescription OF un-
questioned merit, which may now be had
N convenient tablet form. Its value Is
cue largely 70 an ingredient derived from
me humble May apple. OF its root which
n3s been called vegetable calomei be-
cause OF Its e1ectiveness-though Of
course II IL not to be classed win the
real calomel Of mercurisl origin. There
IS no haoit-forming constituent In 'senta-
neI taDlets-thats the n&me-and their
- not Followed BY weakness or ex-
naustion ON the contrary. these harm
less vegetable tablets tend TO inpart
tone and elasticity to the relaxed fnfas-
tn@i wall. Sentanel tablets which may
nr procured from any druggist dimes
worth viii do-wiIl prove a revelation TO
any sconstipated nver-troubled person"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15
NEWSPAPERS
EXCLUSIVELY
10 be Used IN the Big $so,o 900
Sssrece Tooth Paste Adver.
Using Canpaisl.

The entire $50. 600. which has been
appropriated BY The sentanel Remedies
Company tn advertise SENRECO Tooth
Paste. will be used In the Newspaper of
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky. Wet
Virginia and Pennsylvania" said the
secretary OF the said company to The
Mcdowell Times representative-"snd
why mott
Newspsnes reach the people and get
results quickly. Senr~co Tooth Paste
has seory TO tell those people, for Sen
reco y not only . tooth paste OF remark
able cleansing properties and delicious
navor. that ieaves the mouth feeling
wholesomely clean, but il has therapeu-
tic value for the treatment of swollen.
sensitive. bleeding gums and the pre-
vention of pyorrhea that 10 recognized b,
me dental profession - being the bes
known corrective and preventive for tina
trouble.
The public 10 literally clamoring fol
senreco. for il 10 not only an article O.
exceptional merit but it 10 being market
90 q the popular price OF 25c for larrs
TWO ounce tubes.
Such being the case why should va
not have gone direct to the people thru
The Newspaper with this story?
Experience hss taught US at the
newspaper produce returns quickly. 1.
10 our policy to tell this senreco ssory 70
practically every Newspaper reader in
tne above mentioned six states, and that
|" the reason that the entire amount ap-
proprissed for this smashing. big sdver-
us'ng campaign will be confined entirely
70 the daily and weekly pres"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15
\. EAvENSON
CONTINUED from Page ~

CONTINUED from Page ~
whether he he miner, farmer, laborer.
business man or what not. can feel per-
tectly safe and absolutely sure that III.
hest interest Of the state will he jealous.
~ safeguarded with this conscientious
man OF experience and ability in TIA.
senate. that every man Of whatever rar.
can always find him ea-y t. reach am
ready and willing 10 respond to all rea-
enable reqnests
Mr.. Eavenson has the distinction Of
being the only probable candidate who's.
name has been mentioned that no charp
- or insinuations have been mai.
against, that all admit hi- loyal repub
ican'sm, emminent fitness. unquestione,
fnrness and sterling worth and that Ia.
etter prepared man can he found in IN.
''th senatorial district for this high honor.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15
FOR SALE
iartinsv'ils. Hs1ry ,u1ty. Va
District ~ Horsepas .ure.

This land = for sale ny J VI. Staples.
u lies on Turtle Greek running into
Meadow Creek, and - q part 81 the Old
Jsrretts tract. One donble log cabin
"n q and nice orchard. consisting II sp-
Dles, peaches and other fruits. Good
water (iour springs, fiteen acres IN
woods, eight acres botton land and one
barn Payment on coy terms. One
ihrd cash, balance monthly " desired.
For further information csl on T..
spence or writ " STAPLES. 10 Nor
folk avenue. Roanoke. W.
Whole tract Contains ~ acre~.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15

WANTED: A man who car ri 70
good references a. u his hon. sty
sobriety and capabilitv Of doing
estsursnt business. Write r L.
Smith. 502. Raleigh ST.. Blue
nold. w Va b 2O'l5.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-15

,Cnsisbtly eruptions. pimpies. bolis.
oIotcnes. ssllow or muddy skin. usually
are due to q sluggish liver. a consfipafef
bOwei-and q polluted blood stream as a
consequence How foolish in such cases
10 resort to outward applications. which
can never have natural, permanent re-
suits. IN more people only knew IT, there
very simple remedy. % be found in
any drug store. which is a. effective az Ia
- harmless and quick acting. IL IL an ola
iorrnuls. LONG recognized by the medical
profession. which has been put in tablet
form. and AT such small cost no one need
nov be deprived Of ia wonderful bene-
<sentanei tsbIess~-thars the nan.-
are entirely vegetable and there's no
naoit.t0rming insedient You need only
eet about dimes worth. and swailovr
one ~ bedtime 10 realize there's nothing
tI.e Qelte 40 good for the purpose. The
action N the morning II 80 easy. 80 soofh-
ing. and instead Of q weakening affer-
enect. you feel truly refreshed and fnviz-
GRATED Sentanel tablets are not only
tns hnest remedy known for constipation
ana torpid liver. but orer the sanesf
most sensible treatment for cornpIexlon
cimcultles OF the character mentioned
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-29

Here.isIone of the best of the many
good thing that Harry Evans, editor of
the Yeoman Shield at Des Moines, ev-
er published in his always interesting
little monthly lodge paper.
''The most odious publication of to-
day is the Menace, with its muddy ink
and itsScheap, dirty paper. 1t is de-
structive, vindictive and vengeful
There is never suggestion or SEN
tence that is wholesome, or kind, or
peaceful. There is never smile or a
laugh in it. 1t is disturber, creator
of fear. Nothing the Menace has
ever printed will tend to make this a
betterworld in which to live. 1t is the
most hopeless, dismal, gloomy publica-
ton in existence.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-29

Senator Kenyon says: President
Wilson has handled the situation in an
admirable manner. l am not of his
political faith, but l must admit he has
found the duties of the President of
the United States harder to perform
than any other chief executive since
Abraham Lincoln and he has acquitted
himself in way to win the admiration
of all American citizens. To keep our
country out Of war was the main thing,
and / feel that he has accomplished
that splendidly."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-29
For Sale

A fine bunch of thoroughbred Duroc
Jersey male pigs out Of such noted
sires as Crimson Joe son of Crimson
Wonder and Cresco's Col. a son of the
Great Fancy Col. and from an equally
as well bunch of sows, including Model
Selects Bess. Model Select won the
Senior and Grand Championship at the
Iowa State Fair this year. Not sur
passed by breeding in the state. Pedi-
grees furnished.
7-tf GEO. S. BARKER, Cresco, la.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-29
Some Boon.

About one year ago Uncle Sans
trade balance reached the high water
mark of $500, OOO, 900. In August this
year our exports exceeded imports by
$12O, OOO, 900. For the eight months of
1915 the trade balance in our favor is
more than on billion dollars.
During the next four months our
great staple products will move out in
tremendous volume and the year end
trade balance bids fair to reach un-
dreamed of proportions. What our
tariff prophets don't know would fill
many volume, wouldn't it?-Des
Moines News.