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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

weather-beaten face Of Iron Man Joe
McGinnity.
You're young Brockett, the college
slugger aren't your" growled the
Iron Man. in what he meant for an
amiable and conciliatory tone. "Uh
huh. | thought 60 You see, son, 1
don't often forget faces. specially when
they belong to kids who did what you
did to my pitching two years ago |
rather expected you'd take UP the
game when you left college"
Scores OF curious fans were staring
at the Iron Man and the boys. The
grating voice of Joe McGinnity car
ried a long distance, and IL there was
anyone within twenty yards who
hadn't heard him that person must
have been stone deaf from childhood
Brockett. nervous and agitated at this
loud announcement of his name, yet
secretly pleased at the patronage Of
the great old warrior, flushed and
stammered, while Solauo's eyes be-
spoke chagrin and apprehension.
Tell you something, Brockett." the
Iron Man went on, 81 know a ball
player when see one, and II you want
to take up the game you don't have
to start with any Glass q leagues. I'll
take you on tomorrow, If you want.
Come see me in Newark during the
day, will you?"
Solano's eyes telegraphed a mes
sage, and Brockett understood. Speak
ing in a voice loud enough to be
heard halfway to the grandstand, he
answered: Yes. Two o'clock be ali
right? I'll be there" and then, shak-
ing the Iron Mans hand, retreated
once more to the shelter of the crowd.
Annoying luck, that" remarked
Solano. IF anyone was hunting us IN
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

lar assembly on the stony ground. Be,
fore any of the three fallen men could
pull his senses together or even strug-
gle to his feet, Brockett and Solano
had turned the nearest corner, lodged
up an alley, and headed down side
street. AS they ran they heard hoarse
bellowings, the shrilling of whistles,
and the thudding of clubs upon the
pavement, but the sounds grew faint
er, fainter, faded to a whisper and
died away. The boys pulled up in the
shadow of fiat-building, and regained
their wind.
I'm sorry for the big German" re-
marked Brockett. That bump will
keep him in bed a week. 81 1t doesn't
cripple him for life. It's a vicious
trick, devils own bit of work, but |
couldn't see any other chance What
on earth was the idea in that big fell
lows head. I'd like to known"
IF your top-piece isn't solid ivory"
returned Solano, you know well
enough. It's a dollar to a crushed
lemon that our Japanese friend was
waiting round the next corner to grab
the papers, and I'd risk a little some
thing that those policemen were
planted ahead of time where they
could come forward in a hurry"
you slid beautifully, Ramon"
laughed Brockett as they resumed
their march, jogging along at fairly
rapid gait. IF you had only slid home
thet way when we needed 1t on about
ten afternoons could mention, we
could have saved a flock of games"
The Cuban flushed, and then laughed
back at his friend.
"This was a different occasion. Har-
ry. l felt more as If were sliding
at an umpire this time. Somehow or
other l never could bear the idea OF
spilring an infielder, and that's why I
slowed up so often when | should
have hit the grit"
chuckled, you slid for keeps shud-
der to think what would have hap
pened to that policeman If you had
only had your spikes on"
Solano stopped. and lifted one foot.
Something flashed keenly. venomous-
ly, from the sole and heel.
Il had them on" confessed the Gu
ban, land that officer must have the
worst-looking pair of shins that were
ever taken to a hospital. Honestly,
Harry. I'd feel like brute If it wasn't
for the circumstances and for the
value of the work that we have set
ourselves to do"
Silently Brockett shook the Cuban's
hand, and the youngsters, fully rested
from their run. logged onward to the
railroad station.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER VIII.

The Journey north was made with
out special incident, and the time was
spent in figuring out as complex and
ramified a route as possible With
railroad maps and time tables, the
boys outlined tour that would twist
and turn like a collection Of SIS, and
yet, even with due allowance for de-
layed trains and possible intervals on
foot or on horseback. would land them
at Rancho Nogal within the time
limit set by their superiors. Neither
OF the youngsters was 30 optimistic
as to expect a smooth, uninterrupted
journey, and each, as he specuIated
upon the chance of trouble, was men,
tally thankful for the presence OF the
strong, nervy. capable youth beside
him.
Brockett. with a good-sized map in
hand, drew out pencil, and began
marking down a few lines of connec-
ton. when the Cuban, with one quick
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
German Court Balls.

In the German court balls not all
those who are invited are permitted to
take part in the dances which the
Kaiser witnesses.
The Kaiser has no love for the
quick and slovenly." Many months
before the ball the selected couples
rehearse the dances under the direc-
ton of Fraulein Gasperni. mistress of
the court ballet. The Kaiserin crih-
cises freely the ladies and gentlemen
who show any shortcomings The or.
binary rehearsals take place in one
Of the chambers of the palace, but the
final rehearsal is held on the eve Of
the ball, at the residence of one of the
invited
The Princesses royal carry trains
held by two pages. but the other la
dies have to manage their own. For
married ladies the length prescribed
is about II feet inches. the trains
of the other ladies being rather more
than half yard less.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
Manufacture Of ManIaoa.

At recent congress of neurology a
paper was read in which the move
ment by which the growing young
man caresses the first shoots on his
upper lip was labeled moustachiostrep
somania; the habit of twir!ing the
cane seen In old drum majors. strep-
sorhabdomania; that of putting the lit
tie finger into the ear, otodactylo-
mania. Then we have "stomatodactyl-
Omaniacs"" who put the dnger into the
mouth. "onychophsgomaniacs" who
bite their nails. 'harmoniomaniacs
who drum with their fingers on win
dow panes or tables and 'trepodo-
maniacs" who nervously move their
legs.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

Jerk, wrested the pencil from his hand.
Harry. you need a guardian. Your
mentality is Just about fit for the
dOtty-house"
why, what's, agitating your
queried Brockett. astounded and some
what Jared. The Cuban smiled de-
risiVely.
you should know better, Harry.
than to mark out our real route on
any map or sheet of paper. We don't
believe, of course, that there is any
one on this train who is on our track
and yet our best policy is to believe
1t up to the minute we reach Jersey
City. Just for an experiment. well
say, / have an idea"
why not have 1t toasted, with
mayonnaise on the side? I'm hungry
enough to eat It,"
well, the African brother just an
nounced that lunch am now sehved
in de dining cab ahRid.' Let's go in
and punish the pFovepdeF. And now
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

Probably Darius Green never had a
dream that his flying machine would
be used in a scheme to prove to wild
hunters in the Philippine islands that
they were inferior to white men. This
political project however, was tried
by Aviator L. Hammond. who at the
request of the governor of the Islands,
gave to the chief of a tribe of Igorotte
hunters his first aerial ascension. The
tribesmen were very apprehensive
regarding the result, and even the
chief himself took his seat in the car
with ill-concealed trepidatioD, but aft
err making a lofty flight over the leper
colony and the surrounding country.
he was brought back safely to the
starting point, fully convinced Of the
absolute supremacy of the paleface.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
SYNOPSIS.

Secret Service Chief wilkins, puzzled
over the theft of the governments cipher,
calls to his aid Detective PinlSwell. They
think they have discovered a new cipher
when the office boy, Brockett, tells them
IT'S The Diamond Cipher and starts for
the ball park. Brockett, Chula Lon Kan.
etameso, Ramon Solano, a Cuban, to-
gether with some twenty other youngsters.
practice baseball. playing until dark. One
OF wilkins stenograchers Is seen to pass
paper to a mysterious stranger. AS
outcome OF Brockett's cipher. the ball
player and 6olano are engaged by gov
eminent for mysterious mission Yazl-
motto, mysterious Jap, calls on BrOckett
Brockett falls into YazimOto's trap, z
tight follows, Brockett coming out on
top; Messenger McKane coming to the
rescue. McKane was bearer OF the tnys-
terious cipher; is also ball player. Yaz-
imoto returns ito headquarters and re-
ports to Baron Zellern his failure to OBJ
tain the cipher Miss Lawson, the stem
ographer. also reports to the baron.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
Lezlness.

Persons may share the common
complaint of laziness without any APP
probation of how far It is responsible
for the saddest cases of mental and
moral disintegration. Laziness is real.
ly the key to a large share of what
passes for lack Of balance and perhaps
for insanity. 1t takes hold In the
schoolroom where pupils slight the
work they most need because they
like 1t least Having shirked the
studies which would have done most
to balance their mentalities, they pro
coed TO emphasize this lopsidedness
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

some one Of our faithful followers
astray."
Baseball luck is a queer thing"
said Brockett, half angrily. Il was
lucky enough to hit McGinnity for
two singles and a three-bagger the
afternoon we played the Newark team
and he didn't forget It, II he had
struck me out three times he'd never
have remembered me- wish he had
famed me three trips on nine pitched
balls"
The youngsters wandered around
Jersey City for a brief period, doub-
ling on their tracks several times.
They glanced behind and around them
ever and anon, and were unable TO
discover any trailers or pursuers. but
a vague sense Of worry and uneasi-
ness, an indefinable dread, seemed to
be uppermost in their minds. Finally,
when 1t had grown amply dark they
hurried to the row of ferries that
fringe the shore of the North river,
and slipped aboard in the swarm Of
Jerseyites seeking Manhattan for their
evenings pleasure.
AS the boys trailed along in the
crowd which focked to the front OF
the boat as it approached the eastern
side. Brockett imagined that he felt
a hand touch lightly against his left
hip, or in his pocket. He turned in
stantly, but could not detect the prob.
able pickpocket in the jostling crowd.
Thrushing his hand in his coat pocket
he felt the outlines Of an envelope, and
clutched 1t tightly. A moment later
he stepped ashore and walked rapidly
away.
I've something with me that
didn't have when we went on the
ferry" spoke Brockett in an under.
tone, continuing to pace along.
Whats that? An enlightened in.
tellect?" the Cuban bantered. Brockett
drew out the envelope, noted that IT
was innocent of address or mark OF
any kind, and returned 1t to his
pocket.
Subway train might be good place
to look at that, whatever 1t is" said
Ramon, and they walked sturdily
across town till the kiosks of a sub
way station met their view. AS they
descended the stairs the clangor of an
approaching train was heard. Putting
on burst of speed they scurried for
ward, slapped their coins upon the
ticket-window, and leaped upon a car
without the fraction of q second to
spare.
Once seated and their breath recov-
cred, they bent over the strangely de-
livered letter. Inside the envelope
was one small sheet of notepaper,
and across the sheet was written. in
Brockett's own cipher:
Twp TIC Fin Pos W SH ABB SH
2BH HR E E HR E 2BH BIB sH Pc
Pc Pc TIC TIC BA SD TIC w BA SH
Pc Pc WP."
(which reads" translated Brockett,
"You are beginning well-look out for
Kelly"
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
Enjoyed the Judae,s lunch.

Aman, who appeared to be one OF
the unemployed, entered unobserved
the chamber of one of the judges In
the Four Courts. Dublin, ireland. the
other day, and helped himself to the
lunch which had been prepared for
the judge While he was pouring out
a cup of tea he was discovered by the
attendant in charge, who had him re-
moved and went to look for a police
man. In the meantime the man es.
capped.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
craved Safety.

Captain" said a wealthy passenger
who was about to take his first trip
across the ocean, 81 understand this
ship has got several water-tight com.
partments?"
Eyes, sir" was the reply.
Captain" the passenger went on
decidedly, 81 want one o. those com.
partmenS-I don't care what It
costs!"-London Telegraph.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER vII.-(contInued.)

The barons h i'd shot lightning
fast into Brockett's inside pocket, and
emerged clutching a small, thin wal
let. Baron zollern was not only a
Hercules and an able general, but
something Of master in the art OF
legerdemain.
"Dere ISIS my bocketbook, officer.
Und, II | vas not mistaken, he has
also taken from me some bapers-an
enfelope, vich contains documents OF
much imbortance.' vim you hold him.
und look oudt for his trent, vile
recover my bapers?"
Solano was already moving for
ward, with a vague notion of an at
tack upon the policeman, when there
was another clatter of feet from the
rear. A second policeman was COM
ing up. Hating about twenty feet
away, this officer took stock of the
conditions and, grinning cheerfulIy.
awaited the call of his partner.
Brockett had to do the fastest
thinking OF his life. An explanation
to the policemen-who seemed a zeal
GUS but particularly thick-headed pair
would be worse than useless. They
would simply arrest the boys and. I'M
doubtedly, permit the baron to go nm
on his way with whatever plumber he
could find upon his captives. The
baron's searching hand was again
thrusting eagerly into his inside coat.
pocket-which, as it CHANGED. con.
tanned nothing but few letters ana
wholly worthless objects. He would
find nothing there, but his search
aided by the policeman at his side.
would be a thorough one.
iii give you your papers, sir"
spoke up the prisoner ''Will you let
me on If hand them overP"
The baron smiled benevolentiy. al
fear dot | would be gombounding a
felony" he purred. Still. would be
easy init you If de case efer game to
a drtal. We're iss my bapersP
Brockett began fumbling in his
waistcoat. Baron Zollern. smiling
broadly, stood by with extended hand.
and the officer dropped his paw from
the captive's shoulder. Brockett delved
through his vest pockets for a mo-
ment, brought up his empty hand, and
then, with the speed OF a bouncing
leopard, flung himself to his knees,
seized Baron Zollern's ankles, and
pulled savagely.
The huge German, with a roar OF
surprise and helpless rage, toppled
backward, landing on the base OF his
spine with a crash that fairly shook
the street. Brokett. regaining his feet
at once. made half turn, and darted
on. while the astounded policeman,
making one wild clutch In the air,
managed to catch his toe against. the
PROSTATE form OF the baron, and fell
heavily upon him. The grunt with
which the baron hailed the advent OF
the officer upon his stomach was
fitting anti-climax to the thud OF his
earlier fall
Solano dashed after his friend. but
the second policeman sprang eagerly
to intercept him. Brockett. glancing
back in full flight. saw the predica-
ment of the Cuban. and. hating for an
instant, shouted. slide. Ramon,
slide!"
Solano went to the pavement in a
compact. moving mass. and shot along
the stones, feet first The oncoming
shoes caught the policeman on the
legs. He rose like some light and Joy
Gus bird. shot through the air with
howl II dismay, and Joined the popu-
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
Novel Use for Aviation

by refraining from every line of en-
deavor which is not to their liking.
They find hundred excuses for do
ing SO, but nearly always their excuses
are not reasons. They do only what
they like until finally they do not like
doing that. Then they drift and re-
greet that the ravens of today are not
as active in their charities as In the
days of Elijah.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23
He Would Flnd out

Reeder-Is it true that it takes
genius TO live with a geniusY De Ruy,
ter-lll ask my wife about 1t when
go home.-Puck.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-23

that ball park it's a certainty that Mr..
McGinnity tipped us off in grand style.
You made the proper play, though, by
making an appointment-which we
will be unable to keep. 1t may lead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-23
BIC WAR CLOUD
Is Lowering Over the CONT
nent of Europe Today.
Russia and Austria Are Prepar-
ing for a Conflict.
GERMANY To Be PREPARED
Orders Army of 10000 ReserV-
lists to Get Ready.
The Fighting in Front of Con-
stantinOpIe Continues.

London, Nov. % Europe's nerves
were racked today as war clouds low
cred over the continent. A stream of
rumors, pointing to the apparent fact
that both Russia and Austria are grid
ing for a conflict which may involve
more than half the civilized world
flowed from various sources and, as the
Austrian government ordered a strict
censorship on telegraph communica-
ton truth of the rumors could not be
denied, though their confirmation was
also unobtainable.
Prague sent word that Germany had
ordered the preparation of 10000
army reservists, to be ready in case the
empire is drawn into the great war
that diplomats fear may grow out of
the struggle in the Balkan peninsula.
The rumor accords badly with Premier
Asquith's statement last night as to
the prevailing harmony among the
European powers.
Official statements fail to dissipate
the general anxiety as to the situation.
Turks Driven Back.
Sofia, Nov. 2s.-The besieged gar
rison of Adrianople attempted a gen.
eral sortie yesterday according to dis
patches received here. The Turkish
troops, however, were thrown back
into the fortress after a battle which
lasted throughout the afternoon. They
lost heavily. This is the first sortie by
the whole garrison and it is supposed
by the besiegers that it was undertake
en- with a view of reprovisioning the
town, the population of which is suf
fering from scarcity of food.
BuIgarians Forced to Retire.
London, Nov. 23.-Turkish troops
landed last night at the Port of Sill
vri, on the sea of Marmora under fire
from the Turkish war vessels, accord
ing to a news agency dispatch from
The right wing of the
Bulgarian army in front of the Tcha-
taIja lines is thus threatened.
The Bulgarian troops made a des-
perate attempt to drive back the Turks
but after an hours fighting were
forced to retire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-23
BOOM FOR KELLEY
May Be New Candidate in Field
for Postmaster.
Commercial Club Secretary Is
Pushed for Position.

Friends of j. Will Kelley, secretary
of the Commercial club, are trying 70
persuade him to become candidate Tor
the position of postmaster. However.
Mr.. Kelley has not as yet stated that
he would be willing to give up his pres
ent position to serve in that capacity.
Secretary KeIley's ability as a BUSH
ness man is unquestioned. For years
he practiced law in Indiana. When he
came to Kansas, several years ago, he
became member of the realty firm of
George NJ. Noble & Co. He served in
the last Kansas legislature, and in the
forepart of this year became secretary
of the Commercial club. Mr.. Kelley is
popular among the business men of the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-23
GRAIN IS STRONG
Uneasiness Regarding the Sit
uatiOn in the Balkans
Brings About a Rally in the
Wheat Market.
A SCARCITY OF OFFERINGS
In the Country Stiffens the
Price of Corn.
Selling by Packers Causes
Weakness in Provisions.

Chicago, Nov. 2S.-wHEAT-Uneasin
regarding the Balkan situation brought
apout a rally in wheat today after a weak
start que to expected large world ship
Hents and to favorable Argentine crop
reports Commission house buying alb
soroeo all offerings and drove shorts to
Inc opening was &c to &c down. May
started at s93zc to S97sc, the same change
rom last night as the market taken alto
SeIner' put soon rose to 90Ss@9O1sc
Free selling on the bulge led to a back
set; the close, however, was strong with
may ss@Ac net higher at 90szG90Zc,
CORN-Scarcity of country sales but
stTensth into corn despite decline at the
outset because Of fine weather. May open
60 unchanged to &c lower at 472Sc to 471kc
ana advanced to 477s@4Sc.
reaction followed but the effect was
prlef; The close was firm at 48c for Nav.
nc above last night
OATS-Oats recovered when wheat and
corn made an upturn. May, which start
ed shade to MQAc off at S2c to 32kc
assembled to S23kc. <'
PRONISIONS-Sellin by packers weak
eneo provisions. First transactions varied
from last nights level to TIC below with
January $500 for pork, $16671z for lard
and $102215 for ribs.
RYE-No. 2, nominal
BARLEY-45@744c.
TIMOTHY SEED-S3 Ooa3 Is.
CLOVER SEED-$13.0 0@17.5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-23
RAILROAD NEWS
ReOpening of Right of Way
War Anticipated in West.
Union Pacific May Contest
Property in Kansas.

Greeley, Colo. Nov. 23.-Notwith-
standing repeated defeats in both
ste and federal courts and adverse
legislation ena tied by congress last
winter, the Union Pacific has evidently
determined to reopen the whole con,
test, which affects millions of dollars
worth of property in Colorado, Wyo-
ming, Kansas and Nebraska.
1t was thought here that the de-
cision against the railroad by the
United States circuit court of appeals,
taken in connection with the passage
of the Norris bill, had finally disposed
of the railroads claim to right OF
way 400 feet wide. Now, however, It
ne s that the city of Greeley will
have to provide counsel for further
litigation and the matter is now be-
fore the Greeley business men and
property owners. The railroad, it is
reported, will carry the case to the
United States supreme court and will
also contest the validity of the Norris
law. This was brought out by a suit
agai- st A. G. Newton of Greeley for
$1,000 C. images and a vacation of the
property claimed by the railroad.
Newton is one of the largest holders
of the property in dispute, and the suit
ainst him wi be made a test case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-23
RECKLESS DRIVING BY BOY.

Elmore Pettijohn, son of DR.. E. S.
Pettijohn, of 723 West Sixth avenue,
evaded prosecution in police court Fri
day on the charge of reckless driving
but got in other trouble. He admitted
to the court that he was but Is years
old. James Clark. the assistant city
attorney. heard the admission and
criticised the boy for driving the ma
chine and his father for permitting the
boy to drive it.
The ordinance prohibits children I'M
der 16 years CT age from driving ma
chimes. The boy admitted that he had
made application for drivers license
and that it had been refused him on
account of his age. The boy was sent
to the Juvenile court for a hearing.
The police have received numerous
complaints concerning the reckless
driving of this boy.