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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05
SYNOPSIS.

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 q
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: Bertie
Glynn. while his compa nion is Vscount
Des Trebes. q duelist. The viscount tells
him the French government has directed
him to O'Rourke as a man who would
undertake a secret mission. At his apart
ment. ORourke. who had agreed to un-
dertake the mission, finds a mysterious
letter. The viscount arrives, hands a
sealed package to O'Rourke. who is not
to open IT until on the ocean. pair of
dainty slippers are seen protruding from
under n doorway curtain. The Irshman
finds the owner of the mysterious feet to
be his wife. BeatriX from whom he had
run away year previous. They are
reconciled. and opening the letter he finds
that a Rangoon law firm offers him
100000 pounds for jewel known as the
Pool of Flame and left to him by a dy-
ing friend. but now in keeping of one
named Chambret in Algeria.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER VII.

South of Bskra there is always
trouble to be had for the seeking;
south of Briska there Is never peace.
A guerilla warfare is waged peren-
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
set his face with will, gladly; for
he loved it. He had fought over it
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 ElGuerrah:
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-
ually up the line. arriving at the term
mus after dark.
The Irishman, thoroughly tagged
but complacent in the knowledge that
he had left both vicomte and honor
able day behind him. kept himself
from bed by main will-power for half
the night. while he made the rounds
of cafes and dance halls, in search of
trustworthy and competent guide
no easy thing to find.
The French force by then was three
DAYS out from the oasis, and no doubt
since it was technically flying col
umn," calculated to move briskly from
point to point in imitation of Touar-
egg tactics, hourly putting 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
unflagging good-nature and such in
fuence as he could bring persoha.o
to bear upon the authorities. ooa
got what he desired-@A ,js nr
guide and two racing CAM
hera, with a pack animal tha,
serve their purpose.
(1O BE ClANTINuED1
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05
CHAPTER v.

At five in the morning a heavy mo-
tor car of the most advanced type
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-
tty and swooping onward with a windy
roar. its powerful motor purring like
some gigantic tiger-cat.
1t carried four; at the wheel cog
gled and ennuied operator in shape
less and hideous garments; in the
tonneau it's owner, middle-aged
French manufacturer with pouched
eyes, a liver, lank jaws clean-scraped.
and an expression of high minded 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
appropriate monotones, the mechani-
clan put on the brakes and slowed
down the car, then deftly swung it
into narrow lane, a leafy tunnel
through which it crawled for min
ute or two ere debouching into a
broad and sunlit meadow. walled in by
woodland, conspicuously secluded.
To one side and at little distance
a second motor-car stood at rest; its
operator had removed the hood and
was tinkering with the motor In a
most matter-offact manner. In the
body of the machine Monsieur lie VI
comte des Trebes. ostentatiously una
ware of the advent. of the second
party, sat twisting rapier-points to his
moustaches and concentrating his
g,ize on inf;uity. ORourke observed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

purpose forming in his mind and
attaining the stature of definite plan
of action without opposition from the
dictates of prudence. And at length
swallowing his coffee and fleeing his
servitor, he rose. crossed the room
with firm tread. and came to full
stop at the Honorable Mr.. Glynns ta-
BILE.
Momentarily he held his tongue,
staring down at the young man while
drumming on the marble with the fin
gers ot ore hand. Then Glynn. glanc-
ins ND sn q state OF somewhat panic
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05
with an interrogative eye that serves

with an interYogative eye that servo1
to deepen his embarrassment and con-
sternation. Il trust l didn't hurt ye,
Mr.. Glynn."
"Oh. no-not at all" stammered the
Englishman. mot in the least. No"
He looked right and left of
O'Rourke for way round him, found
himself with no choice but to retreat
and lost his presence of mind COM
pletely. Il say" he continued des-
perately, 81 say. have you a match?"
Possibly" conceded O'Rourke.
But I've yet to meet him. or this
we may feel sure however: If have,
tbs neither yourself nor Des Trebes
Now run along and figure it out for
yourself-what I'm meaning. Good
night"
He brushed past the man, leaving
him astare in sudden pallor, and went
his way. more than little disgusted
with himself for his lack of discre-
tion. AS matters turned out. however.
he had little to reproach himself with;
for his outbreak served to keep young
Glynn at respectful distance
| throughout the remainder of the voy-
| age. They met but once more, and
| on that occasion the Englishman be-
haved himself admirably according to
the tenets of his caste-met O'Rourke's s
challenging gaze without flicker of
| recognition looked him up and down
! calmly with the deadly ennuied air
| peculiar to the underdone British
youth of family and social position.
and wandered calmly away.
ORourke watched him out Of sight,
smile of appreciation curving his
lips and tempering the perturbed and
dangerous light in his eyes. There's
stuff in the lad. after ALL" he con-
ceded without a grudge, "if he can
carry situation off like that. I'm
doubling not at all that something
might be whipped out of him. If he
weren't what he's made himself-a
slave to whisky"
For all of which appreciation, how
ever, he soon wearied of Mr.. Glynn.
During the first day ashore it was not
so bad; there was something amusing
in being so openly dogged by we'll
set-up young Englishman who had
quite ceased to disguise his interest.
But after that his shadowy surveillance
proved somewhat distracting to a man
busy with important affairs. And to-
ward evening of the second day
O'Rourke lost patience.
| All day long in the sun. without
respite he had knocked about from pill
lar to post of Algiers. seeking news of
| Chambret; and not until the eleventh
hour had he secured the information
he needed Then. hurrying back to
his hotel. he made arrangements to
have his luggage cared for during an
absence of indeterminate duration
| hastily crammed few indispensables
into kit box, and having dispatched
that to the railway terminal, sought
the restaurant for an early meal.
In the act of consuming his soup he
became aware that the Honorable
| BERTHE, In dinner coat and a state of
fidgets. had wandered down the outer
corridor, passed at the restaurant door
and espied his quarry. The fact that
O'Rourke was dining with one eye
on the clock and in dust-proof dust
colored suit of drill, was enough tC
disturb seriously the poise of the Eng
lishman
Exasperation stirred In O'Rourke
He eyed the young man rather morose
ly throughout the balance of his meal
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Englishman with vivid complexion
and bulldog pipe. nervousness tenn
pering his native home-brewed inso-
lence. the blank vacuity of his eyes
hopelessly betraying the caliber of his
intellect.
A sudden gust Of anger swept
O'Rourke off his figurative feet. He
stopped short. blocking the gangway
and the young mans progress. So this
was what had been set to spy upon
him!
Good evening to ye." he said cold
" hxlpg the Honorable Mr.. GiSnp
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05
stricken inquiry which .trove vs,n,y

stricken inquiry which strove vafnly
to seem insoucians. met the level
stare of the adventurer and noticed
the tense lines of his lips
Il say" he f1oundered. whats
the matter with you. anyway? Can't
you leave me a-lone?"
I've been thinking" said O'Rourke
crisply, disregarding the others re-
mark entirely. that it might be of in
terest to We to save ye bit of bother
alton to know that I'm going up to
Biskra by tonight's train. 1t leaves in
ten minutes, so I'll have to forego the
pleasure of your society on the trip"
Glynn got grip on himself and
pulled together the elements of his
manhood. He managed to infuse blank
| lnsolence into his stare. and said
ow?' with that singularly maddening
| infection of which the Englishman
alone Is master; as who should say:
why the dooce d'you annoy me with
your bally plans?"
Don't believe l know you, do II"
| he drawled.
II don't believe We do, me lad"
Cant say l wish to very badly,
either"
II believe that" O'Rourke chuckled
grimly
The meaning in his tone sent the
blood into the young mans face, a
fiery flood of resentment
"Oh, I'm not afraid of you, yknow,"
he said bristling "Of course you're
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, will 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" O'Rourkes 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 | mind giving
you a twelve-hour start; you won't
gain anything by it. Y'see l know
| you iS anu L KNOW II )
not there. If you'll take a fools ad-
vice, you'll turn back now You'll
come back empty-handed anyway. |
don't mind telling you that we mean
to have that ruby, Des Trebes and /,
and we know where it is. You're only
taking needless trouble by interfer-
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. 80 that's the way of 1t, eh?
| 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 handsome present
according to your lights, of what we
most aptly term a fools advice, and
it's meself 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
ye and bid ye good evening"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

A Chicago woman advertised for a
maid and promised an auto ride once
applicant wanted to see a picture of
the chauffeur Certainly: there could
be no JOY in a joy ride IL the element
of joyousness were missing
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

The New York Medical Journal
makes the announcement that card
playing is injurious to the mind. 1t
does not explain how 1t found the ma
terial that was necessary for expert
menting.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

An English writer tells us that wo-
men would make successful explorers
When it comes to exploring the fast
nesHes of friend husbands trousers in
the dead of night they certainly are
there, as the lowbrows say
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Ten bull fighters killed and 166 in.
jured in S72 bull fights in Spain dur
ing 1911 Is statistical testimonial
that Spain's bullfighting game is de-
termined to keep ahead of our nation.
al pastime of football
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Cincinnati women have voted to set
an example in simplicity. But it is
said sometimes that there is nothing
else so expensive as simplicity, that
is, fashionable simplicity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

An Indian woman wants a divorce
because her husband tried to compel
her to wear his old false teeth. When
the case comes to trial her lawyer
ought to be able to work in a few bits
of biting sarcasm.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

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 q train
to catch"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

A Pennsylvania court rules that "a
voters home Is where his wife lives"
Which leaves the bachelors to find
their own homes. a feat sometimes
difficult for some Of them late at
night.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Baseball magnates threaten to short
en- the playing season. but they gen.
erously refrain from taking any action
which might prevent the fans from
talking about or thinking of the
game the whole year round
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

In San Francisco, the defendant in
a divorce suit ignored his child. but
asked that the custody of a pet span.
iel be awarded to him. The dog with
the child was awarded by the court
to the more minded of the con.
1ugal partners In the case.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Trinity Church, New York, has an
income Of s1.Oo0,OOO a year. How
cheap a man who can't afford to put
more than a nickel upon the contribu-
ton plate must feel there.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Chicago man was given a divorce be-
cause his wife persisted in going
through his pockets. The Judge, we
take it, Is a married man
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

is sign of nerve. True, and often its
bigness is due to the fact that its
owner insisted on putting it in other
peoples affairs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Chicago boasts of the years first
heat prostration Evidently trying to
live up TO it's reputation as a hot old
town.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

In France eagles are being trained
TO attack airships. The day may come
when we shall have city ordinances
requiring the muzzling of our eagles.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Nearly 4,2OO American books were
listed by publishers this spring, and
few of them, indeed. will provide
money to those who wrote them for
summer vacations.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Once in while the weather man
causes US to forget the straw hat ques-
ton and cast longing eyes at some
body's umbrella
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

A few drops of oil. properly admin
istered, will soften your lawnmower's
raucous voice.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Todays short story deals with a
man who poured gasoline into his mo-
tor car while smoking a pipe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

The new French aeroplane line over
the English channel has adopted a 15-
minute schedule.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

New Jersey Is discussing whether
dead mosquitoes should be paid for by
weight or by the pint.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Every time we read of an aeroplane
accident we are reminded of the fact
that there is one born every minute.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Speaking of unsolved mysteries.
what has become of the bearded lady
and the dog-faced boy?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Chicago's birth rate is decreasing.
but its population liars are not.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Some men live for years in indus
try and righteousness and then spoil
1t all by going into politics.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

"Massaging with warm cocoa but
ter" says a beauty expert. develops
the arms" So does massaging dishes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Bathing" says a German scientist,
"multiplies bacteria" but few men
have died from excessive cleanliness.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Life in Cuba is just one roughhouse
after another.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

All genuine Mocha and Java coffee
comes from Brazil. and the valoriza-
ton mill,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-07-05

Aviators who carry the malls will
have no chance to read the postcards.
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-22

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