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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

Craig Reached Down and Cent?
Knocked The footsteps ceased. Then
he door opened slowly and could
lee cold blue automatic.
Its all right, Michael" reassured
Craig calmly. All right, Walter" he
dded to me.
The gun dropped back into the foot
hans pocket We entered and Mi
thael again locked the door. Not a
rord had been spoken by him so far.
Next Michael moved to the center
pf the room and, as | realized later,
brought himself in direct line with the
pen window. He seemed to be over
ome with fear at his betrayal and
TODD there breathing heavily.
Professor Kennedy" he began, Il
Fave been so mistreated that J have
hade UP my mind to tell you all |
know about this Clutching-"
Suddenly he drew a sharp breath
md both his hands clutched at his
wn breast. He did not stagger and
all in the ordinary manner, but
eemed to bend at the knees and
raist and literally crumple down on
lis face.
We ran to him. Craig turned him
yer gently on his back and examined
i'm. He called. No answer. Michael
Jas almost pulseless
Quickly Craig tore off his collar and
Jared his breast, for the man seemed
be struggling for breath. AS he did
3 he drew from Michaels throat a
mall, sharp-pointed dart.
What's that?" I calculated, horror
tricken.
"A poisoned blowgun dart, such as
used by the South American In.
ians on the upper Orinoco,' he said
3owIy.
He examined 1t carefully
What is the poison?" l asked.
"Curari," he replied simply. "It acts
p the respiratory muscles. paralyzing
hem and causing asphyxiation."
The dsrt seemed to have been made
quill with very sharp point, hol-
pw. and containing the deadly poison
the sharpened end
Look QUIT" / cautioned, as he
andled it.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
GOULDS OUT OF ANOTHER
Texas Pacific Declines to Re-elect Rep
resentatives Upon Board

New York, March 1S.-Gould repre-
sentation in another railroad with
which the family long has been identi-
fed was reduced yesterday, when Frank
]. Gould, Edwin Gould, f. 7. Jeffery,
Joseph l.. Slocum, John P. Mum, Fin
ley J. Shepard, o. d. Huntsman,
ThomasjJ. Freeman and E. F. Keorney
failed Of reelection as directors or the
Texas Pacific at the annual meeting
yesterday.
The Goulds retain very large inter
est in the property as does John d.
Rockefeller, but Wall street bankers
hereafter will dominate she property.
Thomas L. Chadbourne, counsel for the
Goulds, was elected vice president, and
will continue to serve in that capacity
until an operating official is elected.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
Get Rid of Lingering Colds, Coughs
and La Grippe

Spring finds many afflicted with
lingering, hacking coughs that weaken
the system. Slush and wet cause more
colds than zero weather. Group, bron-
chjtis, and pneumonia are prevalent.
Every family should have safe and
reliable cough medicine ready for use.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound con-
tains no harmful ingredients. 1t eases
a cough, checks cold and relieves in
famed and congested membranes. 1t
clears the air passages and soothes in
6ammation. Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 North
Third street.-Ady
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
ISLANDER COST HIM DIME
Woman Gets Minor Damages From
Lebanon County Jury

Lebanon, March 1S:-Miss Carrie
M. Eisenhower, Palmyra confection-
er and dealer in women's furnishings,
yesterday won verdict of 10 cents
damages from Lebanon county jury.
Miss Eisenhower had sued Frank
Meyer, Palmyra business man, for
$5,Clc'0 damages for slanderous state
ments which she alleged injured her
reputation and business. Meyer sought
to justify his statements concerning
Miss Eisenhower, but failed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
Fortune Awaits Brothers

Bethlehem, Pa, March 1S.--Chief
Burgess j. NJ. Yeakle has received a
communication from a firm of lawyers
in st. John, N. s., who inquired the
whereabouts of two brothers, Hugh j.
and James +. Ready, heirs to $4,000
estate left by their father, the late
James Ready. The heirs are supposed
to reside in this vicinity.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
Harrisburg Clergyman at Marietta

Marietta, March 1S.-The Rev.
Harry Nelson Bassler, pastor of the
Second Reformed church, Harrisburg,
preached yesterday in the Marietta
Reformed church before a large con-
gregation. He was the guest of the
Loyal Men s Bible class. The choir
furnished special music for the occa-
sion
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18


spite of the fact that it was broad
daylight, it was running. His face
puckered
They are using no current at pres
ent in the house." he ruminated. yet
the meter is running"
He continued to examine the meter.
Then he began to follow the electric
wires along. At last he discovered a
place where they had been tampered
with and tapped by other wires.
THE work of the Clutching Hand!"
he muttered.
Eagerly he followed the wires to
the furnace and around to the back.
There they led right into a little
water tank. Kennedy yanked them
out. AS he did so he pulled some
thing with them.
1.-TWO electrodes the villain placed
there" he exclaimed, holding them up
triumphantly for me to see
yves" / replied. dubiously, but
what does 1t all mean?"
why, don't you see? Under the in
fiuence of the electric current the wa
ter was decomposed and gave off oxy-
gen and hydrogen. The free hydrogen
passed up the furnace pipe and COM
bining with the arsenic in the wall
paper formed the deadly arseniuretted
hydrogen"
He cast the whole improvised elec-
trolysis apparatus on the floor and
dashed up the cellar steps.
I've found it," he crie,, hurrying
into Elaine's room. Its in this room
"a deadly gas-arseniurettef hydro
gen."
He tore open the windows
Have her moved" he shouted to
Aunt Josephine Then have a vac
uum cleaner go over every inch of
wall, carpet and upholstery
Standing beside her. he breathless-
ly explained his discovery. That wall
paper has been loaded down with
arsenic, probably paris green or
Schweinfurth green, which is acetoar-
senite OF copper. Every minute you
are here you are breathing arseniuret-
ted hydrogen. This Clutching Hand
is a diabolical genius. Think of it
poisoned wall paper!"
No one said a word. Kennedy
reached down and took the two
Clutching Hand messages Elaine had
received. II shall want to study
these notes, more, too" he said, hold
ing them up to the wall at the head
of the bed as he flashed his pocket
lens at them. you see, Elaine, may
be able to get something from study
ing the ink. the paper. the hand writ
ing"
Suddenly both leaped back. with
cry.
Their faces had been several inches
apart. Something had whiszed between
them and literally impaled the two
notes on the wall.
Down the street, on the roof of a
carriage house, back of neighbor's,
might have been seen the uncouth fig
ure of the shabby South American In
dian crouching behind chimney and
gazing intently at the Dodge house.
AS Craig had thrown open Elaine's
window and turned to Elaine the figure
had crouched closer to the chimney.
Then with an uncanny determine
uon, ne slowly raised the blowgun to
his lips.
jumped forward, followed by Doc
tor Hayward. Aunt Josephine and
Marie. Kennedy had peculiar look
as ne pulled out from the wall blow
e." dart similar in every way to that
which had killed Michael.
Craig" gasped Elaine, reaching up
and laying her soft. white hand on his
arm In undisguised fear for him. "you
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
$4,000 FOR MINERS DEATH
Maryd Coal Company Settles With
WidoW-Fiye Other Gases

Pottsville, March 1S.-Mrs. John
Solinsky was paid $4,000 yesterday
by the Maryd Coal Company for the
killing of her husband. Solinsky and
five other miners were pulled over
shieve wheel and fell to death May
29 last. This is the second victim of
this accident whom the company has
settled with outside of court.
The miners killed were being hoist
ed to the surface after days work.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
5O Talk on Municfpal Pride

York, March 18.-Fifty of York s
most prominent men of all professions
talked in ITO public school rooms yes.
terday, on subjects calculated to pro-
mote municipal pride. 1t was novel
scheme of the York Chamber of Com
meree to bring better citizens out of
the schools.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

You must give up this chase for the
Clutching Hand!"
Give up the chase for the Clutch
ing Hand?" he repeated in surprise
Never! Not until either he or I is
dead!"
There was both fear and admiration
mingled in her look, as he reached
down and patted her dainty shoulder
encouragingly.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
Watch Your Children

Often children do not let parents know
they are constipated. They fear some
thing distasteful. They will like Rexall
Orderlies-a mild laxative that tastes
like sugar. Sold only by US, 10 cents.
George A. Gorgas
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

like of which, according to the Census Bureau, is
not known in so small radius in the United States
The Harrisburg Speedway will be thoroughly
modern in every respect. 1t will be two and one
half mile track, 100 feet wide, Of vitrifed brick
laid in solid concrete and will have fire-proof
grandstand of adequate seating capacity.
Work will be started on this speedway Just as
soon sufficient stock is sold to warrant the pu1-
pose being to have the speedway completed by Fall
Following the sale of the first series of stock
additional series will be offered to cover the cree
tion of buildings ETC., for the Fair Grounds
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

The shrewd investor who posts himself on the
history of such enterprises will buy stock now, be-
fore the subsequent series are reached.
The proposition is small one for State like
Pennsylvania, with resources second to but one
other State in the Union
Manufacturers, large and small, business inter-
ests, and individuals throughout the State who APP
preciate what a State Fair Means, will be quick
to subscribe.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
The Largest Automobile Speedway in the World

1t is to the construction of such speedway that
the proceeds from the sale of the first series of
stock will be applied.
This speedway will have a larger track and seat
ing capacity than the famous Indianapolis Speed
way, and will enjoy more favorable conditions.
The Indianapolis Speedway enjoys an annual
attendance of 10000 to 10000 on May 30th, and
has returned to it stockholders more than million
dollars in the past five years.
Harrisburg enjoys greater attendance possibili-
ties than indianapolis. Within 3O0-mile radius
there are eighteen million people to draw from, the
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

Ii the 100000 farmers in the State were each to
take share Of the stock there would be an over
subscription of 100000 on the entire authorized
capital.
You will see, therefore, that if you want to get
IN on the ground floor on the initial series, you
must accept promptly.
Come to our office in the Kunkel Building and
familiarize yourself with the whole proposition Or
If that is impossible, write for literature and we
will be glad to send you full information.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

To Be Continued Next Week
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18
The FIRST SERIES OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
KEYSTONE STATE FAIR 3 INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION
Is Now Being Offered at Par---$lo Per Share

81 100000
The President is w. M. Hawthorne of Cam
bridge Springs, who is also director in the Home
National Bank, Union City, Pa, director of the
Erie and Central Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
President of the Pennsylvania Underwriters Com
pany of Pittsburgh and an extensive land owner
Associated with him will be large and efficient
board to assist in the successful management of the
company's affairs
ptions are held on 1879 additional acres of ground
is prOposed to locate State Fair of which Penn.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

George A. Gorgas
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

We had the pleasure yesterday
of meeting Hon. M. l.. Alexander,
president of the Louisiana Conser.
walton Commission. Mr.. Alexan-
der delivered an instructive illus
trative lecture on the work which
comes before the Commission at the
Opera House last night. He was
..bly assisted by Mr.. Arthur.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
faR SIATr SEaAi0R.

We are authorized to announce
Hon. A. K. AMACKER as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of State
Senator from the parishes of Made
son ard East Carroll, subject to tn
action of the Democratic party.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

We are authorized TO announce
Mr.. n. c. WILLIAMSON as a candi-
date for the Office Of State Senator
from the 18th Senatorial District,
composed of the Parishes of Madison
and East Carroll, subject to the act
ion OF the democratic party.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
sociaL Az PEHSlkal. nGTEs

Mrs. j. W. Gilmore, Of Tampa,
Fla, is spending e few weeks with
her brothers families, J. NJ. and
y. D. johnson. Mrs. Gilmore lived
in. Tatlulah several years ago, ami is
glad TO meet any of her old friends
and acquaintance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

IT, d;nce 7 edDesday, c;rCn Ey
the Fair Association, was by far one
or iae most enjoyayie ones OF tie
eGson. Bcoker's Orchestra tI,m
Creenvi,'e, Mis-, furnished t, G
music, and the Hall was crowded
with dancers and spectators until
an early Eour Thursday morning :.
There were many visitors, and eN-
e.y one had a most enjoyable time.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. ana Mrs. i. W. Ganly have
as their guests this week their
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
White, OF Mississippi.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
Esday Notice.

Taken up on my place: One black
heifer, ABBOTT two. years old. Owner
can secure same by paying costs, etc.
(Address) j. H. ALEXANDER,
Ashley, La.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
T2sSPaSS Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that
hunting, or otherwise trespassing, or
EUREKA PLANTATION, in Madison
Parish, La, is prohibited, end all par
ties caught treSpassing will be prose
Gated By law.
J. T. MCCLELLAN.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

The Sunday School Convention
will be held in Tallulah, October 81
and %. Rev. Mr.. Skipper will speak
to the chiIdrea. and d.. Gaines will
speak on The relation Of the
Sunday school to the Church. "
S ecial singing. Dinner will be
served On the grounds. All are
cordially invited.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Prominent among the Fair visitors
TIL, week were Judge Ransdell, of
Lake Providence, Hon. Louis Buck
uer, Sheriff Hughes, Senator Geo.
Clinton, from st. Joseph.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. ard Mrs. J. Z. Naugle, of
Mississippi, will arrive today to Wis
it their nephews, j. NJ. and l.. D.,
Johnson, and their families.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Hon. Edward Everett, candidate
for Secretary of State, was In Tai
lulah Friday renewing acquaint-
alce. Mr.. Everett is very strong
IN Madison, and will get a hand
some vote for the position to which
he aspires, for which he is SO well
qualified.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
THesPASS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned that
trespassing in any manner on ITALIA
Bena plantation, in Madison parish,
L.. is prohibited, and anyone found so
trespassing will be prosecuted under
the law.
. LEE AND GREEN.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
TresDaSs Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that
Morancey and California Plantations,
in Madison parish, La, are posted, and
no hunting. or otherwise trespassing
will be allowed -.
JIM BEARD.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
TRESfAss EQIieE.

All PARTIES are hereby warned that
trespassing in any manner on Mans
ford plantation. in Madison parish, La. i,
is prohibited, ard anyone found so tres
passing will be prosecuted under the
law. W. WARD.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Misses Bess and Matte Johnson
are at home with their parents, ana
also tGf.ing in The fair.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mrs. !. 8. Donaldson, Of San Mar
cds, Texas, is visiting win Aer couS-
ms, J. n. and n. D. Johnson.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Kell and
family were in town this week at
tending the fair.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. X. Eoney and
family snent Wednesday in TaIlu-
lah. taking in the fair and olher
a!uuSemGn.S.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Hon. Martian Hamley, of Prov
iGence, was Fair visitor to Tallu
Ian this week.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. Fred John-cn wss here Satu~-
day ana Sunday last v:1iting relatives.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Nj. Geo. 81. Long, OF Delta
Point, sp-n; Wednesday in Tallu-
liz.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

" v;-t,1e Of Wits Ct sac. date,i
L. :.or! day Of Ssp.ec.bet. I%IF, al,
Get. t54r 4glr1:. Is. erlu
20 a.. Directed, issueI ont Of ,..e afro
-a;l Ej4th Ei,tr:c. Cart Tor the Parish
u bison, Il { ~ ncE.>.;.:.:.. IN the
.Iyv, aG:.--rei srd emitted matter.
80 VI! proceed . s.! atpup,ic arct.Un.
" tA5 tern : aanei ne.or,. 10 the las,
ara hi@1C,J bidder, AZ tae door u the
ourJ ICuse. IA tne Village vi ra!i,.lah,
Parish O. hadisoa. State Ct Louisiana. IN
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16
Saturday, lie ISL t1ycf Nasaaiae7

!. D.. 1915, between the hours OF II &.
-. ~! i =, n. al tae following De
.cri6,G proper Y. appearing Oh the IL
!yrgvC, o. 81! SuGI-aoIDn. AZ st rated
n MGGgJn Parish. Louisiana. uY-..i.:
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

No.52l y lie Ninth judicial District
C~1rg toc me ?ar;sa u &.d.s"a. st .e
Of Loaisia?a. IN rc-S1tc"ssloa q
FI3ia.>D l.. MAXWELL, pcceas-,..
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-16

Mrs. Berry Alternately, of Sond-
Ac;mer, spent Friday with her
pa-en.s, Lr. and #r@. q. y. Gainr.,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-18
FIRST CHURCH OF
BRETHREN IN RALLY
All Day Services Observed, Featured
by Special Children's Program
in Sunday School.

Rally day services were held at the
First Church OF the Bethren all day
Sunday. A special rally day program
was rendered by the children OF the
Sunday school. REGULATIONS and must
cal numbers were given. A special
collection was taken up for the bene-
fit Of the Sunday school.
Rev. T. z. George, pastor Of the
church, delivered an address for the
children at the regular morning
church hour. He spoke OF the worn
OF the Sunday school during the past
year. praising the teachers and other
workers for their plishmen ts.
and also spoke OF the great value OF
this organization TO the church The
great majority OF Christian workers
OF today he said, originate from the
Sunday school that first interests them
in Christian work and gives them a
fundamental knowledge OF the Bible
and other religious works
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-18
ILLUSTRATES SERMON
WITH STERE0PTICON

Rev. John S. Burns. pastor Of
Trinity Presbyterian church, gave an
other OF the series of illustrated Sun
day evening sermons last night in
place OF the regular services. His
theme was The Church IN the Gaia
combs" Pictures were shown OF the
early life OF Rome with its setting
amid the splendors OF pagan royalty
and nobility. In contrast 10 these
many slides depicted the persecution
OF the Christians IN the time OF Nero.
Other slides showed how the Chris
tans worshiped in caves 10 escape
persecution. The whole message In
spoken word and stereopticon picture
showed how nobly the early Chris
tians stood for the faith and inspired
like heroism on our part today.
At the training class "Wednesday
evenings the pastor has been giving
some very helpful lessons on outlines
OF the Bible 20 an attendance OF from
40 10 So The class meets at I:l5
o'clock and precedes the prayer meet
ing which couvenes al s o'clock. An
other class In religious education has
been organized which meets Monday
az 3:45 o'clock after school and is in
tended for the boys and girls from
10 TO 3 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-18
WITH LOCALPASTORS SUNDAY
MEN OF VISIONS HAVE
BROUGHT ADVANCEMENT
Rev. HOstetter Says Religious Move
ments a. Well as Others Need
Leaders With Foresight.

Progress Of civilization and advance
ment Of the religious kingdom has all
taken place through visions and the
foresight OF leaders OF the country.
according TO Rev. r. B. Hostetter.
pastor OF Westminster Presbyterian
church. In his sermon Sunday morn
ing on the subject. Visions and out
look"
Not only does the world need men
OF faith, courage and optimism for
the advancement OF enterprise and the
building up OF the country. but il
needs men OF these characteristics for
the building UP and the strengthen
ing OF the religion Of God. Religious
movements as well as great business
movements have all originated In
some great thinker or through some
wonderful vision OF man"
Lessons from the church drawn
from the history Of the early church
OF the city OF Antioch was the prin-
cipal part OF the sermon delivered in
the evening by the pastor. The success
OF this church, lie sail. was due 10
the work OF man. 1t was due to the
splendid zeal and courage Of the peo-
pie that founded IT, These people
were alert and enterprising. and the
church grew to be an organization OF
great power