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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-22
CHAPTER III.

AS he stepped out of the lift Colonel
O'Rourke remarked a light In his
room, visible through the ransom
over the door.
THE femme de chambre," he
thought. sure and the poor things
still busy trying to clear up. )"
To the contrary. he found the door
fast. "'Tis careless she was to leave
the light on" he observed. fitting his
key In the lock.
II thoughtless In that one way. the
woman had fulfilled the letter Of her
word In the other. 1t was with com
prehensive relief (since he anticipated
a caller) that he found the room once
again presentable
But one thing surprised him; and
more surprising still was the fact that
his ordinarily Indifferent eye should
have detected it at the first glance.
He had indeed hardly entered before
he became aware Of square OF white
paper tucked In the corner of the bu-
reau mirror.
THE divvle. now!" he greeted it.
That's curious. Could one of
me many admirers have bribed the
femme de chambre to bring note to
meT He chuckled, holding to the
light a much soiled envelope. grimy
with the marks OF many fingers. plas
tered with stamps and black with
postage marks and substitute ad-
dresses, having evidently been for
warded over half the world before 1t
reached the addressee: who was.
in a bold hand. Colonel Terence
O'Rourke."
He whistled low over this. exannin-
ing 1t intently, infinitely less concern
ed with its contents than. with the
manner by which 1t had reached him.
The arst postmark seemed to be that
OF. Rangoon, the original address. the
Cercle Militaire, his club in Paris.
Thence, apparently, 1t had sought him
In Galway, ireland, Dublin. Paris again.
and finally-after half a dozen other
addresses-"C. of Nine. O'Rourke. Ho'
tel Carlton, London" The London
postmark was indecipherable. .
He found himself trembling violent
y
have reached him. since the post had
not brought 1t to Monte Carlo.
He recalled that woman's voice which
had so stirred him. the woman OF the
Casino whose bearing had seemed to
him 80 familiar.
Some one tapped on the door; he
smothered a curse Of annoyance, and
went to answer, thrusting the letter
into his pocket
A page announced Monsieur lie
Comte des Trebes.
SHOW the gentleman up" snapped
O'Rourke. He was about to add, "in
Eve minutes" when Des Trebes him
self appeared.
Anticipating that message. mon
sieur." he said. moving into view
from one side of the door. 81 took the
liberty of accompanying this boy.
am late. | fear"
O,Rourke forced a nod and smile of
welcome. mot to my knowledge" said
be.
The Frenchman consulted his watch.
Ten minutes late, monsieur; It is ten
past midnight"
Then" said oRourke, "the top o.
the morning to ye. Enter. monsieur"
. He stood aside. closing the door be-
him his guest "'Tis no matter; II
! thought We punctual. tbs so ye are
to all intents and purposes.
A chair, monsieur" He established
Des Trebes by window "And a Gig
arette2 A drop to drink
AS ye win. And since
It's to talk secret business that we're
here-would ye like the door locked p
THAT is hardly essential" Des Ire
hes reviewed his surroundings with
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-22

teeth on a second Good night" and
swore beneath his breath.
0'Rourke. surprised. stared. The
Frenchman was standing stiffly at at
tention. as If alarmed. His pallor was,
If possible. increased livid-his close
ly shaven beard showing blue black on
his heavy 1owls and prominent chin
His eyes blazed. shifting from the al
cove to O'Rourke
Monsieur" he demanded harshly
what does this insult mean?'
"Mean?" iterated O'Rourke. Insult?
Faith, ye have me there"
Speeches. with rage. Des Trebes ges-
tured violently toward the alcove; and
O'Rourke became aware that the cur
tains were shaking-wavering as
though a draught stirred them. But
there was no draught. And beneath
their edge he saw two feet-two small,
bewitching feet in the dalntiest and
most absurd of evening slippers. with
an inch or so of silken stockings show
ing above each.
Des Trebes' eyes. filled with an ex-
preston unspeakably offensive. met
the Irishman's blank, wondering gaze
ut is, no doubt" the Frenchman STAN
mered, Sanctioned by your code to
have me spied upon by the partner of
your liaisons."
But, monsieur"
81 compliment the lady upon the
smallness of her feet, as well as upon
ankles so charming that | cannot bring
myself to leave without glimpse of
their mistress features"
Des Trebes moved toward the al.
cove. Thunderstruck, O'Rourke rap
ped out stupefied oath. then in a
stride forestalled the man. With him
it was as If suddenly a circuit had
closed in his intelligence, establishing
definite connection between the three
now four-most mystifying incidents
of the evening.
LESS haste. monsieur" he coun-
seled in a voice of ice. His hand fell
with almost paralyzlng force upon the
others wrist as he sought to grasp
the curtain. and swung him roughly
back. yourself will never know who's
there-whoever the lady may be.
All, but no. monsieurl"
Maddened beyond prudence. Des
Trebes had struck at his face.
O'Rourke warded off the blow and in
what seemed the same movement
whirled the man round by his captive
wrist and caught the other arm from
the back. The briefest of struggles en-.
sued. The Frenchman. taken at a com.
plete disadvantage, was for all his re.
sistance hustled to the door and
thrown through 1t before he fairly com.
pretended what was happening.
Free at length. If on all fours, he
scrambled to his feet to find ORourke
had shut the door behind him, calmly
awaiting the next move.
Haven't We had enough?" demand.
ed the freshman as the vicomte, blind.
ed with passion. seemed about to re.
new the attack. "Or are We wishful
to be going downstairs in the same
fashion,"
Des Trebes drew back, snarling.
You dog!" he cried Then abrupt.
ly, by an admirable effort, he Gained
himself surprisingly. drawing himself
up with considerable dignity and throt
Ting his temper as he quietly adjust
ed the disorder of his clothing, Only
in his eyes. black as sloes and small,
did there remain any trace of his ma.
lignant and unquenchable hatred.
! Il am unfortunately" he sneered
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-22

incapable Of participating In such
brawls as you prefer, Colonel O'Rourke.
But am not content warn
you My rank prevents me from
furnishing you personally; am obliged
to dght gentlemen only"
O'Rourke laughed openly.
But | advise you to leave Monte
Carlo before morning. Should you re-
main, or should you come within my
neighborhood another time-at what
ever time-I will kill you as | would
rabid cur-or cause you to be shot"
There's always the towards al.
tentative" returned the freshman.
But We mustn't forget we've only the
one leg to stand upon in society-your
notoriety as a duelist. And | shall
take steps to see that ye fight me be.
fore sunset Else shall all Europe
know yo for a coward"
Behind the vicomte the lift shot up,
paused, and discharged a single pas.
senger AS swiftly the cage disap-
peared.
Out of the corner of his eye,
ORourke recognized the newcomer as
an old acquaintance, and his heart
swelled with gratitude while a smile
of rare pleasure shaped itself upon
his lips. He had now the Frenchman
absolutely at his mercy.
Captain Won 'Einem," he said
quickly, by your leave. a moment of
your time"
The man paused stiffly, with the
squareset and erect poise of an officer
of the German army. "At your service,
Colonel ORourke." he said in impec-
cable French.
But the lrishman had returned undi.
vided attention to Des Trebes. Mon.
sieur," he announced, your nose an.
noys me-" And with that he shot out
hand and seized the offensive mem
Der between a strong and capable
thumb and forehnger 1T has annoy
ed me-" he explained in parenthesis.
ever since first clapped me two eyes
upon We, scum of the earth tfat ye
are"
And he tweaked the nose of Mon.
sieur lie Viscomte des Trebes, tweak-
ed 1t with a will and great pleasure,
tweaked it for glory and the Saints;
carefully, methodically, even painstak.
ingly, he kneaded and pulled and twist.
ed it from side to side. ere releas-
ing it.
Then stepping back and wiping his
fingers upon a handkerchief, he cock.
ed his head to one side and admired
the result of his handiwork. "'Tis
an amazingly happy effect" he OBJ
served critically-"the crimson blotch
1t makes against the chalky complex.
ion We affect. Monsieur des Trebes.
And now | fancy yen fight.
Your friends may call upon mine here
Captain Won Einem. with your per-
mission"
Most happy, Colonel Of1ourke," as
scented the German. blue eyes sparkling
in an immobile countenance Il shall
await the seconds of Monsieur des Tire
hos in my rooms"
The Frenchman essayed to speab
choked with passion, and turning alb
ruptly, somewhat unsteadily descend
ing the staircase.
O'Rourke laughed briefly, Offering
the German his hand. Twas wonder.
fully opportune, your appearance. cap
tain dear" said he. Thank &c from
the bottom of me heart. And
now will ye forgive me excusing me.
self until hear from ye about the af
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-22
Copyright 1909, by Louis Joseph Vance
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col Terence O'Rourke, a military tree
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
Glyun, while his companion is Viscount
Des Trebes. a duellst. The viscount tells
him the French government has directed
him to O'Rourke as man VINO would
undertake a secret mission.
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fair OF the naornlngf rye q frieni
waiting in me room here. Par
don the rudeness."
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
We 'VE COT EN-"
ASSERTS DIXON
------
Roosevelt Manager Declares
Vote Indicates Nominal
ton of His Man
AMALYzES HIS STRENGTH
On CONTRARY. ASSERTS M'kIN.
LEY. TAFT DEMONSTRATES
CERTAIN VICTORY IN
FIRST DAY RESULTS.

r. Assoc .ted Press
Chicago. H.. June lS.--"We have
them whipped" said Senator Dixon.
manager OF the Roosevelt, campaign.
after tn. convention elected Root
temporary chairman today. The vote
demonstrates beyond doubt the i'm
possibility OF Taft's nomination. II
takes $40 votes TO nominate. Root
got SOS In this vote were Included
seven from Illinois who we're instruct
I'd in the primary for Roosevelt, and
these delegates have already an
lounced their intention to carry out
the instructions.
Dixon also claimed for Roosevelt
p votes cast for Root. which are in
strDcted for Roosevelt and expressed
G, aiidence that the committee would
throw out some contested delegates
who were seated by the national COM
mit.ee.
In Maryland where the entire dele
gation of sixteen was instructed for
Roosevelt In the primary, eight dele
gates .oday voted for Root" Dixon
insisted, and continued. "ln Oregon
where the entire ten votes were in
Struct sd fer Roosevelt the delegates
'ofay voted for Root in PENNSYLVANIA
the -four delegates instructed In the
primaries for Roosevelt voted for
Root This makes a total Of % from
primary states who have openly an
n0uncCd that they would vote for
Roosevelt These. deducted from the
vote cast for Root. leaves only 5St
lf.rTaft, tour short OF a majority.
! Most tof the delegates from az leas
SIX other states who voted for Roo
rs temporary chairman. who are op
enly avowed as Roosevelt delegates
Nill vote for Roosevelt.
Dixon said besides that he would
present the cases OF delegates fraud
I 'lAntly seated from several States. az.
grecltir- o.. which must be passed
on IN the convention Itself.
Director Mckinley OF the Taft bu.
reau tonight cmphatically stated tina,
TAFT had demonstrated his control OF
the convention today in the election
OF Root as temporary chairman
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
TEMPORARY OFFICERS
OF CONVENTION NAMED

tF 'rso-I-tcl Pres
Chicago H.. June 1s Temper
airy officials for the Republican Ma
tional Convention named by the
subcommittee o. arrangements, ~
which Col Harry S New OF Indiana
Is chairman
Chairman Elihu Root. New York
Secretary Lafayette q Gleason
NeV York
Assistant Secretaries C " Har.
ger Kansas John L. Norman. In.
diana \ " White. North Carolina
George l. Hart Virginia John n
McNary. Oregon n C. Lindsay. Ne.
hraska Horace Il. Bancroft. Illinois
John l.. Adams. Iowa. Percy r. Stod.
dard. New Hampshire \ l.. Dalrym-
pie. NeN Jersey.
Sergeant-at-Arms- William r
Stone. Maryland
Assistant Sergsant-at-Arms Ed.
Vtrd = Thayer. Indiana
Chief Doork eoDer John ! Han.
son. Mary land
Chief Usher william y Austin.
Illinois.
Chief Medical S'afi-Dr. George c
Hunt. Illinois
Parliamentarin T.. LamsOn.
Ohio
Official stenographer- M " Blu.
mcnberg. Washington. u. G.
Chief Clerk Il c. Heckinger. New
Jersey. .
Chaplains Rev James r. Cailaghan.
Chicago Dean Walter T. Sumner. H.
linois: Dr Joseph Stolz. Illinois: Rev.
John r. Shaw. Illinois Dr Wesley
Hill. New York.
Reading Clerks william A. Wait.
Michigan Otto Bossard. Wisconsin /;
Thomas Williamson. Illinois
Tally Clerks Archibald G.. Gra-
ham. Indiana Henry G Woodlll.
Massac husetts
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
Conferences in Baltimore
To Plan for Capture
of Delegations
PARKER FORCHA|RMANsH|P
GORE Oh OKLAHOMA AND PALM
ER OF PENNSYLVANIA WILL
SECOND NOMINATION or
WOODROW WILSON.

ny aNNhoNtsAfu AttM
Baltimore. Md. June lS.-Demo-
Gratis In pre-convention councils here
paused TO follow affairs in the Repub-
lican convention at Chicago.
With the leaders OF all rival candi-
dates here. there we're quiet confer
ences TO prepare plans for capturing
the uninstructed delegates.
Fcrmr Judge Alton u. Parker y
New York. It was said tonight. wo "a
likely be choice for the Temporal
chairmanship of the convention, with
Representative James OF Kentucky
the next strongest candidate.
The convention begins June 25.
Campaign Leader McCombs OF New
York took charge OF Governor VIII
sons headquarters today, and an
nounced that Senator Gore OF okla
homa and Representative Palmer OF
Pennsylvania would second Wilson's
nomination.
Friends OF Governor Burke OF North
Dakota say that II the convention II
deadlocked. Burke will be a daxt
horse candidate for president. but
that II the nomination goes east or
south Burke will be a candidate for
the vice presidency.
Manuel Quesa. resident commits
sioner OF the Philippines. is here 20
urge tie adoption Of a plank, indoys-
ing the Philippine independence bill,
nov before Congress.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
7. R. DIRECTS
FIGHT BY WIRE
Keeps Ears Glued to Re-
ceiver During Progress
of Convention
By Associated Press

By Associated Pre.s
Chicago. ILL.,. June lS--"i'm a bet
ter warrior than prophet" said
Roosevelt when he was asked for an
opinion as TO the outcome of the con-
vention
That was all he had to say tonight.
Roosevelt directed his own battle
In the convention hall over the tele-
phone wire. Hidden away In his
room in his hotel he spent most OF
the time with a receiver to his ear
listening TO reports from lieutenants
and personally issuing orders
Whether Roosevelt will go into the
convention hall before the convention
adiourns. tonight is matter OF con
lecture. lie Was seen twice today
hurrying through the corridors. wav-
ing his hands. and smiling at people
who cheered him ln spite of the
high pressure under which he has
been working. he appeared as vigor-
Gus as wen he left oyster Bay.
Arrangements were made so that
no person outside OF Roosevelt and
his lieutenants could hear the con
yersation over the wires.
An after-dinner throng descended
no Roosevelt headquarters, and by
nine o'clock the corridors and lobby
were filled solid by struggling mass
of men and women Even the fire
ecsapes we're thrown open, but it was
almost impossible then for the crowd
TO move about The crowd was kept
lively with bands, quartet sang a
song, steam Roller Bill, amid grea,
cheers.
When the crush became perilous
the hall vas cleared Then began a
secret caucus of Roosevelt delegates
Late tonight Roosevelt Is consulting 2
with his leader, Dixon, Hadley
Stubbs, Borah and others. Il was
explained by an old friends OF the
Colonel that the secret OF his ability
10 endure hard work Is that he does
not worry.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
ENDS LIFE WITH
CARB0L|C ACID
William II. Wood iii and
Desp0ndent Suicides in
Mason House

The dead body OF William II Wood.
who suicided yesterday afternoon In
the Mason House by taking carbolic
acid. is lying In state in the Griggs
undertaking parlors, awaiting in
structions from relatives said TO be
living at Ennis. Kentucky, and the
Woodman Camp at Newton, Kansas
The unfortunate man was about
twenty-five years OF age. unmarried
and small OF stature. weighing ap-
proXimately one hundred and fifteen
pounds He was well known TO the
people of the Santa Fe system. hav-
ing been engaged as a news butch on
it's lines some time ago.
When Mr.. Wood was found In his
room In the Mason House. he was
suffering intensely. and DR.. ]. X.
Wrather reached his side just before
he expired. too late TO render service.
The young man had complained OF
being without work. and the man
agement of the hotel was gracious to
him, telling him TO remain free until
fortunes with him were better. He
was seemingly sensitive and yester-
day secured money and purchased
the drug with which he ended his
life.i
among the effects we're found some
letters. a note TO friends aud al ir-
surance policy addressed TO sister
OF the unfortunate boy, Miss Dora
Wood. presumably OF Ennis. Ken
tUcky This was in the W. o. W.
camp al Newton. aknsas. for $1,000.
A certificate of membership In the
Eagles was also found. but this is de-
cldred 20 have been allowed to lapse
and vas therefore not effective az
the time OF death
Although the young man complain
ed that his health vas Indifferent, he
seemed 10 be- In fair shape physically.
Following Is a copy OF the note found
after death came
Il am tired OF living iu the shape
I'm .n. haven't any health and viii
never have I haven't anything Co
live for. aud do not think II any harm
for me- 10 take my own life under
these circumstances want God 20
forgive me and an nay friends on
earth This rs q hard way 10 die.
away from your people among strang-
ers have a brother and sister a.
Ennis. Kentucky Goodbye Nav
God bless me- and save me am
perfectly san, and sober only know
! %, condition
This note was not addressed to any
particular party. and was written
With a pencil
ln'eresteds parties have been teie-
graphed. ana answers are expected
today
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
'FOIION HADI.EN"
RODSEVEI.T SISHsAN

Ky Associated Press
Chicago. ILL.,, June IS Roosevelt
and his leaders late tonight decided
10 make contest over report OF the
credentials committee tomorrow a de-
cisiye test OF strength
Governor Hadley received a com
mission to exercise free hand In
directing the fight on the floor OF the
convention Word was passed around
among Roosevelt delegates. to fol
low Hadley."
You may be sure the convention
wont come 10 an end tomorrow. "
said a man who attended tonight's
conference.
Roosevelt addressed the caucus OF
Roosevelt delegates. congratulated
them on the stand they took In con-
sention today and urged them TO
stand by Hadley tomorrow. Roose-
welt said the situation tonight was
encouraging and he felt sure the con-
yention would refuse TO seat the dele
gates seated by the national commr-
tee. when they had no right 20 seats
In the convention.
Henry F. Cochem. the Wisconsin
delegate. who today nominated Nc
Govern. thereby clashing with Hous-
Or and the la Toilette delegation
from his state. resigned tonight as
a member of the delegation.
He Issued a sharp attack on la
Toilette. accusing La Toilette OF hav-
inF pursued a Selfish and perversely
narrow policy"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
ANOTHER TRAGEDY
OCCURS At IT. WORTH.

Fort Worth. Tex, June ls.-Fort
Worth's list OF tragedies was aug
mented Monday evening when George
Charles. a laborer. aged IS. went In
20 the home OF his sister, Mrs Mary
Noel. who keeps a boarding house at
Seventh and Cherry streets. and an
nouncedl that he proposed TO get"
Robert Crook. a bOarder. Tie made
his way 20 Crooks room and vas shot
dead
Crook telephoned the police. gave
himself up and was released on s2.-
500 bail Re said he shot the man IN
self-defense. Charles was armed with
a loaded revolver. Mrs. Noel declined
peremptorily 70 discuss the affair
Fffh renarier
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
Texas Weather

Twas Vest and northwest. gen
orally cloudy and cool except vicinity
o. Fort Worth. clear and pleasant.
Clear and pleasant at Roswell; cen
tral north and northeast and entire
eastern belt. generally cloudy and
cool: wind and showers az Marshall,
Austin and Beaumont threatening
al Nacordoches. south part. cloudy
and pleasant except clear AZ Houston
and Galveston
oklahoma Generally cloudy and
cool over entire state. except part
cloudy. light wind temperature. 90
e.. oklahoma Cff 8a5 vicinity
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
OPPOSING FACTIONS
BURN MIDNIGHT OIL.
by Associated Press

ny Associated Press
Chicago, H.. June ls.-Taft and
Roosevelt leaders burned midnight
oil tonight. analyzing again and again
the first test vote in convention with
respect to It's bearing on the presi-
dental nomination. Leaders are at
tempting 20 keep secre, the bedrock
figures.
Taft managers privately admitted
that the vote on selection Of tenn
norary chairman was too close for
comfort" although they insisted that
they would be able 10 control the
convention throughout
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
STANDARD OIL CASH
ADJOURNED TILL FALL.

r. lfrc.,stea PfesA
New York. June 49, Adjournment
probably TN next fall. was taken TO
day IN the case OF the Standard Oil
interests against the Wa,cr-Pierce
oh Company. the control OF which by
the Standard vas thrwarted at the
annual meeting. when proxies held
by the Standard on men were thrown
out
James 4 Moffatt, vice president OF
the Standard OF company OF New Ier-
sey was on the stand all day
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
COLORADO REPUBLICAN
ASSEMBLY To MEET

Denver. Colo. June is Under
Colorado's new primary law, the Re
publican Assembly meets in Denver.
ir,v 81
The Democratic Assembly meets
D Pueblo August 8. 20 name tickets.
including presidential electors. and
Urited States senators and complete
the state ticket 20 be voted on in the
primary election the second Tues
day Zoo September
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
Annircr,nr, Of WATERLOO.

ondou June ~ TODAY was the
ann yersary OF the battle Of Water-
loo sud a representative OF the Duke
OF ,'ington travelled 20 Wld,or
Castle 20 present small banner in
accordance with the terms on which
the Duke holds the estate voted by
parliament The banner was hung in
the guard room over the bust OF the
first Duke OF Wellington. and that
presented last year was taken down
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
OH AZ OuanAh

ouansh. Tex June IS. Mr New
by. while digging for water five miles
west OF Quanah. struck oil. but think
ing n only soap oil. said nothing
about it The next day he got eighty
seven barrels from tho we'll and 20
tate has gotten 32i barrels Big
-rovis have been 88t 'o sea ne well
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-19
FIGHT ~ PROSPECT
On HADLFl NOvR.

BY Assorisfed Press
Chicago. June iS-At a confer
ence OF Taft leaders tonight az a late
hour n Was decided that 40 parlia-
mentary points OF order will be made
against Hadley's motion tomorrow.
that three hours should b. allowed
ed for debate on the motion. either
that II be allowed 20 come 20 vote on
It's own merits. or be referred % the
credentials committee