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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

fastened to the ceiling with a two
pound weight attached to the lower
end. This should be Just high enough
to hang the bird to be picked at y
convenient height. The weight is
used to save tying a knot each timeN
az all that 10 necessary Is to wind
the string around the birds legs, and
the weight will hold II securely. Use
q box or barrel to catch the feathers
and a small psint-oan, with a hoos
fastened to tho handle, Is hooRed
into the birds mouth to catch th4
blood and prevent it's soiling tho
feathers. i requires very little praos
.tice to kill the birds in this manneyj
After the bird 10 hanged by the kgsi
cross the wings at the back and
grasp the head in tho left hand, THO
back of the head In the palm; andi
with the end Of the second fnaeyj
hold the mouth openj then, with ths
knife In the right hand, make a diag1
'onal cut across the roof Of the mouths
Just where the arteries enter ths
head. Then, with the point Of ths
blade, pierce the brain In about ths
middle OF the roof Of the MOUTH
which will loosen the feathers. Tho
moment the operation is finished, the
bird should be plucked, as the coels
tn9 Of the body makes the feathers
harder to pick. A common pooket1
knife, with 4 medium-sized bladsl
makes = good instrument for stick
1n9s NA ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For Sale-Three carriages, several
sets of harness, and two sleighs.
Apply to DR.. j. G. Wilson, ESQ High
street. 6SS9-6-3-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
DUST BOX FOR WINTER UsH
Combination Of Hard GOAL Ashes and
Powdered Tobacco stsmS keeps
Hone Free Prom Lice.

Thinking tho hens aid not us4
their dust bath ~ much as they
ought. and believing the reason fol-
this to be because the dust mated
rial was so cold. we changed condH
tions IN this way. A dry goods bod
three feet long, twenty inches widS
BY eighteen inches deep was obtaini
ed, says 4 writer in the homestead
The bottom boards were removed
and = new bottom nailed on, which,
was one-fourth inoh thick. Anothet
box, just enough larger to allow thd
first to slip inside easily, was next
found. This was placed IN the SUM
NEST spot in the hen house and filed
to within four inches OF the top with
fresh horse manure On top of thil
the smaller box was set and filed I'd
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
Plea for Normal Childhood.


Forcing the budding juvenile intel
lect II one Of the s~pecialtiss Of our
modern dollhouse educators, and to
these learned ones there IL q message
In the current issue Of tho Medical
Record, which they well may heed. DR..
Rowland G. Freeman Of New York
city, an authority on the diseases OF
children, assails the present system
Of instruction in our public schools
on tho ground that 1t keeps tho young
mind too long at it, tasks. An hour
q day Of close application for a child
Of Ave, he thinks. II all that should be
required, and wen up to the age Of
ten years the time actually spent In
school studies each day should not, in
his opinion, exceed four hours.
Doctor Freeman. fortified by an ex.
tensivs experience, does a. well in in
Weighing against the overwork and
worry which bring many Of the pu-
pills Of the public schools. especially
girls, to nervous disorders and physical
Impeachment. His warning is time
ly and should Be needed by both par
ents and educators. The exotic Of the
conservatory 0 psrishes. The hardy
plant of the slower growth best serves
mankind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
No Osler Limit for Him.

Practically the last fall work done
by the farmers Of Ontario is blowing
for the succeeding years crops, and
blowing matches are the last Of the
farmers outdoor amusements. Prizes
are awarded for the best term or turn
outs, for the straightest burrows, for
the bsst-soing team In piowing sod.
and for the best work by boys un-
der 16.
On November 1, in Markham. York
county, 500 people turned out to wit.
ness the biggest contest ever held In
Canada In s~od-plowing "a teams
turned out. and 70 competed IN stub
bic land. h the SOD contest : tim.
lmit Of nvs hours was sst for ths
completion Of tie area allotted b each
team. and The nrst pr1ss was allotted
to . hrmsr 81 years old, who had fol
lowed the plow every year for 81
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

Ladies u Children's Underwear, In
fants outfit. boys suits made tc
order. Misses @. and B. Allerup, Ga
Smith street.
8666-4-27-b-3-4-f0-11-17-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

within six inches Of the top WITH
sifted hard coal ashes and some pow3
dered tobacco stems. In q short
time the ashes felt warm and tho
hens o found this out. They have
Kept remarkably free from lice, DUE
va believe. to the tobacco. FRESH
horss manure Il put in two or threS
times during the winter,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER.

Films developed, sIT exposures,
loo. Prints, S*r3A. So; 2hx4H'
sA1sAy sHaA. 4di aA1sh'
James L. brsidwood, 2Ts High St,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. Sole agent for
John N. Lehrs, Woodbridge, N. ~
high grade printing, developing and
enlarging for amateur photograph
ers. 19660-9-25-1 yr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
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MANNER OF STICKING FOWLS
Common Pooket-knIfe, With Mediums
sized Blade, Makes E<oelleh' Fl"
strument for Operation

When the market calls for a bird
to be bled, the best plan ts TO stcE
Il In the mouth; and by SO DONG
avoid the unsightliness so commoN
where they are hacked about ting
throat. Using this method ona
should first of all have a stout eoFYs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Two-family Dwelling, best condition.
Thirteen rooms, two baths. two
heaters, Excellent location. South
of Gordon street. Lot 93x100. At
cost price If sold quick. For terms,
price and inspection card, call Fred
erick l.. Brown, 117-11D Smith
street. 6T01-4-20-1mo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
II z


Fair today; cooler In extreme south.
srn' portion; tomorrow fatr b eastern,
Increasing elSaAiness in YSsesrn por
ton Ms6eraes north aAA nprthees
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For sale-A nine room house on
Madison avenue, south of Gordon.
Part improvements. Price, $3.50.
For particulars, inquire Meyer Kar-
kus, 176 Madison
I-29-tf-M-W-F
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Any affair. or happening, or cir
.cumstanoe which ID too small to
make = want i'd. worth vhtl~ ~ an
adjusting force il too small to worry
about.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For SaIe-A nine room house on
South First street, part improve
ments. Price $4,000. For particu-
lars inquire of Meyer Karkus, 17s
Madison avenue.
AOa-tf-M-w r
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
LOST.

Lost-On Wednesday evening, May
LIST, either at P~roctor's or on
Smith street. ladies' gold watch and
pin initiated Z. J., Reward Il re-
turned to M. J. Joyce, Fords. N. ].
6eT0-b-8-Qt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For Rent-From May frst, the hns
modern, ~up-to-date, ten-room
home with driveway and garage. No.
Al Lewis street. Price reasonable.
Apply Mrs. James e. Noe, 81 Water
street, e829-6-2-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Wanted-One ship carpenter, UH0
ship Joiner, one teamfIIel' Vno
caulker. Apply Gregory Wrechlns
& Contracting Co., foot BnsnIo %
avenue 90 tE-o-o
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Loan 5000 Wanted thirty days. Re-
turn s2b0i security worth $500.
References essential. Address Luth-
81 King. Perth Amboy, P. 0.
~6e69-B-8-8t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

To Let-Four large furnished bod
rooms, newly decorated, bath, gas,
electric lights, use Of phone; suit
able two gentlemen each. Hubble,
76 Jefferson street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
WANTs-FEMALE

Two Girls (Danish) would like a
place at housework; would pre-
fer a place where two were wanted;
do not object to going out of town.
Inquire 489 Stedman Place, near
City Hospital. 6-8-8t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

To Let-Flat. six room and bath,
all Improvements, 326 Elm street.
68~43-6-2-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

House on Stevens Avenue. all i'm
provements; convenient to trolley.
Mrs. F. NJ. Lttteli, B~ordentown Ave,
South Amboy, N. J.
a71A-l-2o-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Coiored Woman would like to 60
out by the day to do washing,
ironing and housekeeping. Anna
Young, 483 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Want Position as ladies and mems
valet dressmaker in hotel o. pri-
vate. Good references. P. o. Box
$40, Woodbridge, N. J. Telephone
81. 88~27-6-2-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For Rent-Madison Hall for lodges,
dances, balls, etc. Apply ]. Christ
Co., Smith street and Madison ave-
nue.. 1909-10-17-tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
6S42-b-2-7t
OFFICES TO LET IN SPTTZER
BUILDING, SMITH ST. 8 NEW
BRUNSWICK AVE

The Most Desirable offices In city,
steam heat, electric light, gas and
j~anitor service. Rental from $500
to $4,000 per month. Or one. two or
three-year lease. For further par
ticulars see Shirley & Blew, Splitter
Bldg, 100 Smith street. formerly
known as Scheuer Building.
GS9? h-2-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
INSURANCE.

Fire Insurance, best companies. low
est rates, Call or phone. Fred
eriok l., Brown, 117-119 Smith
street. 6~b4T-4-24-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
HELP WANTED-MALE.

Wapted-CIean cut young man 10
learn clothing and furnishing
business: one belonging to CLUBS anu
lodges; good pay. Address by IetteI
to ]. G. D., care News. ..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

To Let-Beautifully furnished room,
all improvements. Reasonable.
Inquire 129 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
WANTED.

Boarders Wanfed-fnQuire Mrs.
hobbs, 672 Elliott avenue, Tot
tenville, N. Y. 6799-5-1-8t
Boarders Wanted-Respectable gen
tlemen In private family; all i'm
provements. 207 Gordon street.
8~820-5-2-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Capable Maid Wanted for position
out of town; must be good COOK
and laundress. Family of two. Good
wages. References required. Call
evenings, 189 State street.
B~794-6-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For Rent-Eight room house, Bor-
dentown avenue, near Stevensi
all improvements; convenient to
trolley line. J.. S. Em~iliussen, South
Amboy, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

TO Let-Two furnished rooms; use
Of bath. Call at 90 Jefferson St.
6~894-5-8-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Nice Apartment e post ONCE. In
Quire 224 Fayette street, first
floor, or 419 High street.
kQA7-l-A ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
MONEY TO LOAN,

Money 10 Loan-On bond and mort
gage a. 8 per cent, Hans Nielsen,
No. lao Smith st.. scheuer building.
1o6eo-Q-1O-tf.mwf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

$4,000 and $1,000 to loan on bond
and mortgage. Call Frederick l..
Brown, 117-119 Smith street.
6648-4-p4-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
WANTED.

Wanted-Highest prices paid for
views Of old New York; also old
or modern e~ngravings, etchings, etc.
Max Williams, / West 88th. st.,
New York City. 88T1-6-o-1t
Wanted-Old false teeth, mall mo
old artificial teeth, I send you im-
mediately 8 cents cash for each
tooth received. L. Woodford, Post
ONCE Box 106, Elizabeth. N. J.
b0A4-4-A-1 mo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

GentlemAn desIres two rooms not
far from waterfront; private fam
lily preferred. References exchanged.
Address Evening News X Y IL.
6S~1b-5-2-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
TO LET.

For Rent-N1ne room house in good
order, next to the Bentley Yacht
Club. Enquire q, Butler, Bentley
street, Tottenville, N. Y.
e~S6S-5-8-4t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Free Realistically, reliable mar
ried man can secure free rent IN
nice cottage in Lincoln, n. j., where
there is plenty of work. FOR par
ticulars address. w. NJ. Ostrander'
Inc, IL West 91st. street, New VOTE
City. oooo-o-o-Ot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
SHIRLEY & BLEW, -
4 q n

IBU bm-th Bt,,
Scheuer Bldg. . Perth Amboy, N. j.
Office open evenings until 8 ?. N.
Tel. 100, .22196-6-23-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Woman would like to go out by the
day to do washing, ironing and
cleaning. Call 828 Oak street.
4 o-xf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

For Rent-very desirable location
for garage. inquire Dr.. Silk, 400
State street. 661O-4-28-t1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Look for weekly ICal estate bar
gains advertised every Saturday,
Monday and Tuesday in classified
columns of this paper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

House for Rent-Seven rooms, all
improvements. Apply Mrs. M. A.
Reilly, Washington avenue, South
Amboy. 6S77-b-8-8t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
ROOMS WANTED.

Wantcd-Fwo unfurnIshed rooms.
Address r. A, care News.
669b-<-3o-0t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

To Let-Large furnished room
pleasant location; rate reasonable
Inquire News office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Five Rooms and bath, improvements,
gas. electricity, steam heat. 448
Amboy venue, 676Q-4-30-5t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Nicely Furnished Room for lady or
gentleman; all improvements. IA
Jefferson street.
6717-I-29-tf-M-W-F
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Wanted-Three or four Rooms By
couple with one child. Address
r. s., are News.
lat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
Oft

centrally located; also four rooms
S95 Madison venue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Dry KIndIing Wood, 9 bags 81.
Anthony Bros, removed to New
Brunswick ayenue and Prospect
street. Telephone 45S-L.
9TQ9-B lat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Elegant Apartments-AII modern
improvements. "a Madison Ave.
1O971-8-29-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Furnished Room for housekeeping;
also small room for gentleman.
262 Mcclellan street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
INSTRUCTION.

Experienced Young Lady wishes TO
teach beStnner1 music. Terms
moderate. Address X. NJ, Evening
News. 6614-6-2-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Five Rooms and bath, four rooms
and bath, modern improvements.
Inquire NJ. Shumsky, 206 Market
street. 6753-4-80-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Flat to Let-Six rooms, all improve
ments. 1877 New Brunswick I'VE
nue., Perth Amboy, N. j. Opposite
Park avenue. 6832-5-2-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
Furnished Rooms for gentlemen.
Inquire News ONCE.
GQG0-K-Q-Qt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
TO LET.

Store to Ie6-Corner Amboy avenue
and Neville street Inquire on
premises. e~40S-4-ts-t{
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
ROOMS TO LET.

Flat to Let-All improvements, 10
Madison emu Inquire 284
Madison n 6667-4-27-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
FOR SALE.
RESTAURANT FIXTURES.

RESTAURANT FIXTURES.
Ten Tables, as cheirs, showcase,
cash register, sideboard, two coal
ranges, gas range, oyster bar, five
combination mirror and hatrachs,
cooking utensils, everything com
plete for the business at a sacrifice.
For further particulars see Shirley
& Blew, 1870 Smith street, Perth
Amboy, n. j. eS84-5-2-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Furnished Room In a private family.
17S Market street.
679T-5-1-tf
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05
CHAPTER VII.

South of Biskra there is Away
trouble to be had for the seeking;
south Of Briska there is never peace.
guerilla warfare is waged psren.
nially between the lords of the desert,
the Touaregg on the one hand, and
the advance agents of civilization, as
personified by the reckless French
Condemned Corps and the Foreign Le-
gion on the other. Year after year
military expeditions set out from the
oasis of Biskra to penetrate the will
derness, either by caravan route to
Timbuctoo or along the proposed
route of the Trans-Saharan Railway
to Lake Tchad; and their lines OF
march are traced in red upon the
land.
Toward this debatable land O'Rourke
he loved it. He had fought over 1t
of old; in his memory it's sands were
sanctified with the blood of comrades,
men by whose side he had been proud
to fight, men of his own stamp whose
friendship he had been proud to own.
Mentally serene, If physically the re-
verse of comfortable, O'Rourke dozed
through the interminable twelve
hours of the journey to El-Guerrah;
arriving at which place after eight the
following morning, he transferred him.
self and his handbags (for now he
was travelling light to the connecting
train on the Biskra branch. The lat
ter scheduled to reach the oasis at
four-thirty in the afternoon, loafed cas-
uaily up the line, arriving at the term
mus after dark.
The French force by then was three
days out from the oasis. and no doubt
since 1t was technically flying col
umn," calculated to move briskly from
point to point in imitation of Touar-
egg tactics, hourly putting a greater
distance between itself and its start
ing point. Moreover, the pursuit con-
templated by the adventurer was one
attended by no inconsiderable perils.
BY dint of indomitable persistence.
unfagging good-nature and such in
huence as he could bring personally
to bear upon the authorities, O'Rourke
got what he desired-a competent
guide and Two racing camels, or me-
hera, with a pack animal that would
serve their purpose.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05

and we know where II is. You're only
taking needless trouble by Interior
ing"
Truth was speaking from the bottom
Of the absinthe tumbler O'Rourke's
brows went up and he whistled noise
lessly for he realized that at least
Glynn believed what he was admit
ting. $50 that's the way of 1t, eh2
admire your candor. me boy; but be
careful and not go too far with it.
Twill likely prove disastrous to ye,
I'm fearing. But tit-for-tat;
we've made me a handsome present
according to your lights, Of what ye
most aptly term a FOOLS advice, and
tbs mesef who'll not be outdone at
that game. For yourself, then, take
warning from the experience of one
who's seen a bit more Of this side of
the earth than most men have, and
don't let Des Trebes know we've
talked so freely. He's a bad-tempered
sort and But I'm obliged to
We and bid ye a good evening"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05
ooPyTighl 100, 6y Louis Joseph Vance
sYNoPsls.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col. Terence O'Rourke, a military free
lance and something of gambler. in his
hotel. Leaning on the balcony he sees a
beautiful girl who suddenly enters the
elevator and passes from sight. At the
gaming table O'Rourke notices two men
watching him. One Is the Hon. BERTHE
Glynn, while his companion Is Viscount
Des Trebes. duelist The viscount tells
him the French government has directed
him to O'Rourke a man who would
undertake secret mission. At his apart
ment. O'Rourke. who had agreed to IN
dertake the mission, finds a mysterious
letter. The viscount arrives hands
sealed package to O'Rourke, who is not
to open It until on the ocean. A pair Of
dainty slippers are seen protruding from
under doorway curtain. The Irishman
inds the owner of the mysterious feet to
be his wife. Beatrix. from whom he had
run away a year previous. They are
reconciled. and opening the letter he finds
that Rangoon law firm offers him
100000 pounds for a Jewel known as the
Pool of Flame and left to him by dy-
ing friend. but now in keeping of one
named Chambret in Algeria.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05
coroner,s Inquest Over coins.

short time ago $50 gold coins. dat
ing from the period of the Roman oc-
cupation OF Britain. we're found In a
bronze Jar about one foot below the
surface of the ground three miles
from Hexham. England, on the site
of the ancient Roman city of Corstop-
ttum.
A coroner's inquest has been held
to determine their ownership The
to whether the coins were treasure
Jury. however. was unable to agree as
trove or not, the contention Of the
owner Of the land being that the coins
had been left on an ancient highway
and abandoned during a raid by the
Caledonians against the Romans The
coroner therefore agreed to keep the
coins for week to see II some ar
rangement could be made with the
treasury as to their disposal
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05

not going to Biskra, or you wouldn't
tell me so. But If you do, shall make
1t my business to find out and follow
by the next train-bringing Des
Trebes with me-"
"Oh. viii ye so? Ye mean to warn
me he's in Algeria. too?"
'His boats due now; I'm expecting
him at any moment. If you wish to
know" ORourke's smiling contempt
was angering the young man and rem.
dering him reckless. you'll be glad
to know you've made dem ass of
yourself-if you really are going to
Biskra."
Praise from Sir Hubert"
"Oh. don't you think l mind giving
you a twelve-hour start; you won't
gain anything by IT, Ysee kno-
where you're going, and | know it's
not there. If you'll take a fools ad
vice, you'll turn back now. You'll
come back empty-handed anyway. 1
don't mind telling you that we mean
to have that ruby. Des Trebes and |,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05
CHAPTER lv.-CcontInued.)


THAT the man will never consent
to weapons worthy the name. He
values his precious hide too highly,
and he's not going to put himself in
the way of being injured when be has
the Pool Of Flame to steal Be easy
on that score. darling-and have faith
In me little. I'll not let him harm
me by so much as a scratch"
"Ah, but how can tell? !.
Dearest, my dearest. why not give 1t
up-not the duel alone, but all this life
Of roaming and adventure that keeps
us apart? Am | not worth a little
sacrifice? Is my love not recon-
pense enough for the loss of your abb
solute independence? Listen, dear. |
have thought of something; / Will
make you Independent. will settle
upon you all that l possess. +"
Faith, and | know ye don't for an
Instant think I'd dream of accepting
thati"
But give It up. What is the worlds
esteem when you have me to love and
ponor you? Come to me, Ter
Ence. ! need you'll need you desper.
Rtely. need the protection of your
arm as well as your name. need my
husband"
Il WILL" he said gently; sweetheart,
] promise ye l within ninety days.
Give me that respite. give me that
time In which to make or break my
fortunes. Give me a chance to take
the Pool Of Flame to Rangoon-nay,
meet me there in ninety days. | will
come to you as one who has the right
to claim his wife; but If have lost,
still will ] come to you, broken man
but your faithful overcome to you
to be healed and comforted.
Dear heart OF me, give me this last
chancel"
With an eldritch shrek and a
mighty rushing wind the storm broke
over the mainland and roaring rain
came down.
Impulsiyely the Irishman turned of
the lights, and. lifting his wife in his
arms bore her to an armchair by the
window.
The storm waned in fury. passed
died in dull distant mutterings. Still
she rested in his embrace, her flushed
face. wet with tears, pillowed to his
cheek, her mouth seeking his.
Vague murmurings sounded in the
stiffness, signs. -.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-04-05
CHAPTER v.

At five in the morning a heavy mo-
tor car Of the most advanced tyne
stole in sinister silence out of the
courtyard Of the Hotel d'Orient. at the
same sedate pace and with the same
surreptitious air skulked through the
town. and finally swung eastwards
upon the Route de la Corniche. sud
denly discarding all pretense of docil.
ity and swooping onward with windy
roar, its powerful motor purring like
some gigantic tiger-cat
1t carried four; at the wheel a cog.
gled and ennuied operator in shape
less and hideous garments; in the
tonneau its owner. a middle-aged
French manufacturer with pouched
eyes. liver, lank Jaws clean-scraped,
and an expression of high-miuded de-
votion to duty; Captain Won Einem in
uniform; and Colonel O'Rourke.
At the end of an hours run, dis
turbed by one or two absurdly grave
conferences between the seconds, In
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clasp the hand Of fraterna1 friendship
with the vicomte. But the Irishman
refused.
Faith. mol" he laughed. "Nlverl
I'm too timorous a man to dare It.
Sure and hasn't 'he Rugged both his
seconds and the surgeon, too. already7
For me own part I've no mind to be
kissed. Let's hurry away before he
celebrates further by imprinting a
chaste salute upon the cheek of our
chauffeur. Besides, I've a train
to catch"