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The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17

came down, covering me entirely.
lamp. 1t was vicious. Another man
attacked me, too.
i've got him-Kennedy" / heard
a voice pant over me.
A scream followed from Aunt Jo-
sephine. Suddenly the portieres were
pulled off me.
1.-The deuce!" pulled Kennedy. ITS
Jameson"
Bennett had rushed plump into
me, coming the other way, hidden
by the portieresl
If we had known at the time, our
Michael of the sinister face had
gained the library and was standing
in the center of the room. He had
heard me coming and had fed to the
drawing room. AS we finished our
struggle in the library he rose hastily
from behind the divan in the other
room, where he had dropped, and had
quietly and hastily disappeared
through another door.
Laughing and breathing hard, they
helped me to my feet. 1t was no
joke to me. 1 was sore in every
bone.
We'll, where did he go?" insisted
Bennett
81 don't know-perhaps back there"
cried.
Bennett and I argued a moment,
then started and stopped short. Aunt
Josephine had run downstairs and
was now showing the letter into
Craig's hands.
We gathered about him curiously.
He opened it. On it was that awe
some Clutching Hand again.
Kennedy read it For a moment
he stood and studied it, then slowly
crushed it in his hand.
Just then Elaine, pale and shaken
from the ordeal she had voluntarily
gone through, burst in upon us from
upstairs. Without a word she ad
vanced to Craig and took the letter
from him.
Inside, as on the envelope, was
that same signature of the Clutching
Hand.
Elaine gazed at it, wild-eyed, theI
at Craig. Craig smilingly reached foI
the note, took it, folded it, and un
concernedly thrust it into his pocket
MY God!" she cried, clasping he
hands convulsively. and repeating tn,
words of the letter, YOUR LAST
WARNINGS"
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17

Washington, D. C. (SpeciaD-Sena-
tor ]. N Camden of Kentucky made
speech in the Senate upon the Ship
Purchase Bill that has attracted an
unusual amount of attention. Senator
Camden is opposed to taxing the peo-
pie of Kentucky S4O,OOO.OOO until they
have been heard, and defined his posi-
ton on this important legislation in
his speech before the United States
Senate, February 4, 1915, as follows:
Mr.. Camden. Mr.. President, would
like to state my reasons for voting to-
recommit this bill. 1 consider it undi-
gested, half baked, and full of fallacies,
and thoroughly undemocratic in prin-
ciple and theory.
object to Government Ownership.
To my mind there are several seri-
Gus objections to the enactment into
law of this bill, almost any one of
which would be sufficient in itself to
compel me to cast my vote against it.
| Viewed from the standpoint of time
honored Democratic doctrine and prin-
! ciple, it is most alarming, objectiona-
BILE, and dangerous. feel that 1 do
not exaggerate when 1 say that the
policy of true Democracy Will be fun
damentally changed by the passage
of this bill. If it becomes law, the
Democratic Party will be irrevocably
committed to the theory of paternal
. form of government, which, freely
! translated, means state socialism.
This is the entering wedge for Gov
| eminent control of other forms of
trades and industries. Personally 1
am far from convinced that the Demo-
cratic Party of this Nation is prepared
for this great leap into the dark. And
1 do not feel that this country should
be committed to this new and radical
policy without having it thoroughly
discussed before and digested by the
rank and file of the party and the peo-
pie and have their seal of approval or,
} at least, their Endorsement of the I'M
, dertaking before they are irrevocably
committed to this doubtful govern
mental ownership and operation of a
merchant marine.
President Wilson. in his message to
Continued on Page 2
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17

goes out-w1th a look back as ne
goes. OH OH That hand-which
he raises at me-THAT HANDi'
The poor girl was sitting bolt up
right, staring straight at the hall
door, as we watched and listened,
fascinated.
Kennedy was bending over. sooth,
ing her. She gave evidence of COM
ing out from the effect of the drug.
l noticed that Bennett had sud
denly moved step in the direction
of the door at which she stared
"By heavens!" he muttered, star
ing, too. Look"
We did look. A letter was slowly
being inserted under the door.
1 took quick step forward That
moment l felt a rough tug at my
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
EIIstt d E,,st Kidney Remedy
Is Soon Realized.

feel it my duty to let you know what
Swamp-Root did for me. l was both
cred with my back for over twenty years
and at times l could hardly get out OF
bed. read your advertisement and de-
cided to try Swamp-Boot. Used five
bottles, and it has been five years since
l used it, and have never been bothered
a day since took the last bottle of it.
l am thoroughly convinced that DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root cured me, and
l would recommend it to others suffer
ing as did.
My husband was troubled with kidney
and bladder troubles and he took your
swamp Root and it cured him. This
was about five years ago.
You may publish this letter if you
choose.
Very truly yours,
MRS. MATTE CAMFIELD,
r. F. D. No. B, Gobleville, Mich
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, 1909.
ARvIN w. MYERS,
Notary Public
for Van Duren Co., Mich
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17

arm, and a voice whispered: wait.
you chump!"
It was Kennedy. He had whipped
out his automatic and had carefully
leveled it at the door. Before he could
fire, however. Bennett had rushed
ahead.
followed. We looked down the
hall. Sure enough, the figure of a
man could be seen disappearing
around an angle. followed Ben
nett out of the door and down the
hall
Words cannot keep pace with what
followed. Together we rushed to the
back stairs.
Down there, while go down the
'front.'" cried Bennett
/ went down, and he turned and
went down the other flight AS he did
so Craig followed him.
Suddenly, in the drawing room,
bumped into figure on the other side
of the portieres. l seized him
We struggled. Ripi The Dortieres
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
BinRhamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-ROOt Will Do for YOr

Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and BLADDER. When writing, be sure and
mention the Climax Madisonian. Reg
ular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles
or sale at all drug store.-Adv. fea
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
Exploits
Il OF ELAINE
SYNOPSIS.

The formation of partnership as pro-
fessor and aide in crime science between
Craig Kennedy, university chemistry pro-
fessor, and Walter Jameson, newspaper
man. is at once followed by their becom-
ing interested in a series of murders by
a master criminal who leaves no other
clue to his identity than the sign manual
OF "Clutching Hand" Elaine Dodge,
whose father is one of the latest victims
of the mysterious murderer, witnesses
the beginning of Kennedy's scientific in
Vestigation of the murder.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
Shown at The Alhambra
Every Monday
A Strong Endorsement.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)

w. II. Holmes, of the DEBORAH. Iowa.
Journal says: Il have been a sufferer
from Piles and Hemmorhoids for years.
| got no relief until my druggist recon-
mended Meritol Pile Remedy. Before
had taken half the package the distress
was gone and l have had no trouble
since. l would not take thousand dol
lars and be back in my former condi
tion." Price 81. Madison Drug Co..
Exclusive Agency ADV. feb.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
CAMDEN OPPOSES
SHIPPING BILL
Senator From Kentucky Is
Adverse To Taxing People
! To Raise $4O.000,000
SAYS BILL is UNDEMOCRATIC

Ship Purchase Bill An Economic Blum
der and Cannot be Defended as
Business Proposition-WouId Com
nit the Democratic Party to Pater-
nalism and State Socialism.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-02-17
SECOND EPISODE
The "rwIIIaht Sleep"

ne "IWlIi9nt Steep.
Kennedy had thrown himself whole
heartedly into the solution of the mys-
FERROUS Dodge case.
Far into the night, after the chal-
lenge Of the forged finger print, he
continued at work, endeavoring to ex-
tract clue from the meager eyi-
dence-a bit of cloth and trace of poi
son already obtained from other cases.
We dropped around at the Dodge
house the next morning. Early though
1t was, we found Elaine p trifie paler,
but more lovely than ever, and Perry
Bennett, themselves vainly endeavor-
ing to solve the mystery of the Clutch
ing Hand.
They we're at Dodge's desk, she in
the big desk chair, he standing beside
her looking over some papers.
There's nothing there" Bennett
was saying as we entered.
! could not help feeling that he was
gazing down at Elaine bit more ten
derby than mere business warranted.
Have you-found anything?" que
ried Elaine anxiously. turning eagerly
to Kennedy.
"Nothing-yet," he answered, shak-
ing his head, but conveying a quiet
idea Of confidence in his tone.
Just then Jennings, the butler, en-
tered, bringing the morning papers.
Elaine seized the Star and hastily
opened 1t. On the first page was the
story had telephoned down very late
in the hope OF catching a last city
edition.
We all bent over and Craig read
aloud:
"CLUTCHING HAND"
STILL AT LARGE
New York's Master Criminal Remains
Observation-Disclosures New Oar.
ing Murder and Robbery on Mil
lionaire Dodge.
He had scarcely finished reading
the brief but alarming news story thai
followed and laid the paper on the
desk when a stone came smashing
through the window from the street
Startled, we all jumped to oul
feet. Craig hurried to the window
Not soul was in sight
He stopped and picked up the stone
To it was attached piece of pa
per. Quickly he unfolded lit ant
read:
Craig Kennedy viii give up hii
search for the 'clutching Hand'-oI
del.
Later recalled that there seemed
10 be slight noise downstairs, as j
at the cellar window, through which
the masked man had entered thu
night before.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

had heard hail from the street, quav-
cred, "Oh, hullo, Bill" and bolted out
side the hedge again.
Finally David, appearing from be-
hind the hedge shot down the walk
toward the house. He wavered bit
from side to side. His head was held
high and he breathed hard. The per-
sriration stood on his brow and his
hands were clutched into hard balls.
He almost fell against the screen
door.
"Wh-why, it's David!" some one
said from inside.
"G' evening"" David gasped in q
hoarse voice. Il came-is Sis.Sis-
Cecilia at homer"
"Im so sorry, David" said the young
lady's mother. But she's gone rid
ing this evening with her sister!"
"Aw, never mind" David gulped
and streaked 1t back down she walk.
"Now, young man." said his father
when David appeared home, whats
the meaning of all this? Where have
YOU been and what"
COW, amt been anywhere." David
growled gloomily. II JUS took a walk.
Honest! And you can have your
darned old socks, AleX-they amt so
much, anyhow!-I'm going to bed!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
A PRAYER FOR THE BABIES.

o God, since Thou hast laid the lit
tie children into our arms in litter
helplessness, with no protection save
our love, we pray that the sweet ap-
peal of their baby hands may not 10
in vain. Let no innocent life IN our
city be quenched again IN useless
pain through our ignorance and sin.
May we who are mothers or fathers
seek eagerly to join wisdom to our
love, lest love itself he deadly when
unguided by knowledge. Bless the
doctors and nurses, and all the
friends of men, who are giving "
their skill and devotion to the care Of
our children. II there are any who
were kissed by love in their own in
fancy. but who have no child to whom
they may give as they have received.
grant them such largeness Of sympa.
thy that they may rejoice TO pay their
debt in full to all children who may
have need of them.
Forgive us our Father, for the heart
1essness of the past. Grant us great
tenderness for all babes who suffer,
and n growing sense OF the divine
mystery that is brooding in the soul
of every child Amen.-Waltc" Ran
schenbusch, in National Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
THE KIDDIE'S HAIR

1t seems rather difficulty for
mothers TO feel children's hair clean
while goirg TO school. but if they use
the following shampoo it will not only
keep their hair clean, but will prevent
it from falling out and will kill dan
druff: One-fourth cake good white
soap, one-half cake log soap, one
half cup kerosene, one spoonful borax
or baking soda, two cups water.
Put water on and let come to a
boil; shave soap fine, drop into water,
then add borax or baking soda. Let it
boil Is minutes over a slow fire. Just
before taking off, add kerosene; let
cool before using. The above amount
is sufficient for four or five washes.
For good results it is required to
rinse the head in two or three waters,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

Now that the large white cuffs are
so POPULAR here's tip on how to
make linen ones for 10 cents per pair
that could not be bought at any store
under so cents. Take one gents lin
en- kerchief and fold from corner to
corner; cut through center cut off
1 " inches from each end and hem; al
so hem across bottom for band; and
there you have lovely pair of linen
cuffs for 10 cents.
Some object to so much salt on
salted peanuts. Put peanuts in pop
corn pepper and shake well; you will
be well pleased with results.
When washing new floors spotted
with plaster, in new house, never
use hot water. First take a pail of
cold water; then good, hot suds.
Same to windows where vsrnish or
paint is on; cold water first then
securing powder.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

1t is matter of record that any form
er employee of safe company. who
is possessed of intimate information
regarding the secrets of that com
pany's safes, is kept under constant
surveillance. AS an illustration of
the thoroughness with which this is
done, there may be cited the case of
former superintendent OF or @ of tho
principal safe companies. who was
discharged eight years ago for intUx.
ication, who subsequently sought and
obtained a position as superintendent
In an iron foundry in the middle west,
who has now held that position tor
the last seven years, who has done
his work well, and who is yet kept
under the eye of detective In the
safe company's pay. There is not
the slightest reason to doubt the
mans integrity, but as mas been sug.
gested by the mans employer, who
knows his superintendent is belrg
watched, the safe company seems
unwilling to take the slightest chan o.
-Harpers Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
Household HintC..

I Heat two small cups milk, letting
milk come to boiling point, then stir
in eggs, etc., slowly. Then add enough
dissolved chocolate to taste and do not
put in any other fiavoring. Pour this
on crust and bake. A meringue made
of the white of eggs may be heaped
on top or not, as preferred. If prefer
red, brown slightly after pie is baked.
Delicious Boston Brown Bread
One and one-half cup yellow, corn
meal, one-fourth cup white flour, three
tablespoons molasses, one-half cup
sugar, one cup raisins, one cup sour
milk, one-fourth teaspoon salt, one
fourth teaspoon salt, one-fourth tea
spoon cinnamon, one-fourth teaspoon
cloves, one-fourth teaspoon nutmeg
Greeseand -four an empty one-pound
coffee can, put above mixture in slow
oven. Do not remove cover till breas
is cold. This steams it.
Scalloped Potatoes-Peel the small
er potatoes and cut them in thin slices.
Place in baking dish a layer of po-
tatoes one inch deep, season with salt
and pepper and dredge lightly with
flour and dot with butter here and
there. Then add another layer of po-
tatoes and seasoning as before and
continue until the dish is full. Add
milk enough to moisten-about half
pint to every quart of potatoes.
Cover and bake one hour and a quar-
ter, removing the cover during the
last fifteen minutes to allow the top
to brown. Serve from the baking
dish placed in its holder or in a paper
collar.
Eggs on Half Shell-Boil four or
six eggs hard, cut in halves (be care
full not to hurt the shelly, take eggs
out of shell, chop fine, add salt, pep
per and green parsley chopped fine
Fry with tablespoon of butter and
add spoonful or two of cream. Mix
all well, put back into the half shells
Sprinkle with bread crumbs fried in
butter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
aFLF.MAkER VS.. sELF-BREAkER.

A number of years ago two pros
pective safe-breakers succeeded in
obtaining employment in two differ
ent safe factories, worked over
rcriod OF years in the various depart
ments, gained all the information that
they desired, and, subsequently work
ing together, managed to battle the
s;,fe-makers by their skill in open
ing complicated sares in different
parts of the country. The police
were at loss to understand how the
safes had been opened, and only upon
the apprehension OF the two men sew
eral years later was it learned that
as was originally suspected, but had
really been the work of two men
who had been initiated into the mys-
teries of safecraft, and had put their
knowledge to criminal use. This put
the safe-malSers on their guard, and
an exceedingly complicated system
was Immediately put into force,
whereby not only was the pedigree
OF every workman looked into closely.
but the work among the employees
was SO separated that no one man
or two men could gather enough In
formation about safe TO put II to
dangerous use afterward. Further
more, when an employee is discharg,
ca, or when he voluntarily leaves his
| position, his actions are watched,
and, although the safe companies re-
fuse to discuss the particular point.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
Suspicious Acts
"Wilv. Dayi,lin


"IIuh?" remarked the individual ad-
dressed, continuing his labors.
"Why, David!" his mother repeated,
somewhat anXiously. whatever Is
the matter? You washed up before
dinner-why on earth are you doing
it over AGAIN."
Through the enveloping lather the
boys complexion showed bright
pink. But, then, sunburn is pink, nat
urally. "Oh, dunno" he said gruffiy.
Cant a fellow be clean? You're al
ways fussing at me because l amt
clean enough!"
Stricken dumb by the spectacle of
her sons not only enduring but act
ually seeking, soap and water, his
mother wavered onward from the op-
lay his newest blue negligee shirt and
handful of ties.
"Wh-wh-why, David" she was about
to stammer again, and then thought
better of it. Retiring to her room,
she sat down and gazed, still anxious
ly, through the open door. From the
bathroom she could hear the sound of
shoe polisher vigorously welded.
David's mother put one bewildered
hand to her head.
Only the other day she and David
had conducted debate on the sub.
ject, Resolved, That shining ones
shoes is a totally unnecessary, foppish
and annoying habit to be Stunned by
all really manly, sensible persons"
David, reaching the front porch at
last. glittered. He resembled the most
valeted of matinee heroes. There was
a new band on his straw hat and the
fragrance of his mothers most ex-
pensive perfume was waited from
him. From the upper pocket of his
coat a blue-edged handkerchief,
matching his shirt, peeped jauntily.
His socks matched the handkerchief.
"Say!" exploded his older brother,
after breathless survey of the glory
that was David, "tilose are my socks
you have on! What the deuce"
"Aw," David interrupted, hastily
siding down the steps. II won't hurt
'em none!"
"Where're you going, David?" cried
his mother, half rising. David was
at the gate.
"David!" roared his father, awake
to the situation.
David vanished completely from
sight.
"Well, what do you know about
that?" gasped David's perturbed fami
ly.
David walked rapidly till he was
| two blocks away. Then he paused
and with an extra handkerchief from
his trousers pocket carefully dustei
his shoes. With still another hand
kerchief he wiped his steaming brow
and the inside of his collar. Shaking
his shoulders straight, he marched on
His gate became slower. Four blocks
away he picked up and progressed
| rapidly, eyes straight ahead, but al
| the end of the block he turned ant
slowly walked back. Once his fee
| faltered bit and his head half turned
|
hurried on. Reaching the other enc
of the block, he about faced and walk
ed back again.
At the edge before the stone house
David paused and examined the foil
age carefully. He broke off twis
and bit it, frowning. Yes, the woot
was green-the hedge was alive. HI
looked toward the house and theI
holted down the street. There hat
been signs of people on the large We
] randa.
At the corner David busted hi!
shoes again and again essayed tn,
stone house. Ee actually turned il
at the walk and advanced five feet
then suddenly pausing, pretending HI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
Paid For.

HI say, Mr.. Softly" remarked the
family terror, aged ten, as he care
fully scraped both his shoes upon Mr..
Softlys patent feathers prior to his
sisters appearance in the parlor; that
box Of taffy-candy you sent sis on
Christmas was prime. ct the whole
of it."
"Ah, did you?" replied Mr.. Softly.
gently removing his embryo brother
in-law.
"Yep. Sis dasn't tackle anything
sticky with her false teeth. 30 goe
It is easy for knocker to get Q
large audience-because the show n
free.
The average woman gets off troll
ley car and a joke in the same man.
ner.
If you fuss about the weather II
may be sign that you are getting
old.
ople who believe that rock and
rye will cure a cold usually have one.
If ignorance were bliss most of IN
would be so happy we would choke.
Figures may not lie, but some q
lhem get tangled up in statistics.
Most of us need 1ney because
HAT is what money is for.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23
THE TABLE

Chocolate PiA - Beat thoroughly
the yolks of two or three eggs, then
add one cup sugar and pinch of salt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

Just about. the time man sao
ceeds in developing theory 1t ex-
plodes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

A woman simply has TO love some
thing. even If it is nothing but u
man.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

The man who does things can sf-
ford to let his wife do all the talking.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

Figures may not lie, but some o(
them get tangled up in statistics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

If ignorance were bliss most of IN
would be so happy we would choke.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

Most of us need oney because
HAT is what money is for.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

The average woman gets off troll
ley car and a joke in the same man.
ner.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

If you fuss about the weather II
may be sign that you are getting
old.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

It is easy for knocker to get Q
large audience-because the show II
free.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

ople who believe that rock and
rye will cure cold usually have one.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-12-23

Patience is a virtue yhen it is pos
sessed by our creditors.