The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-01-16

conveyed, thrilled, also, by his induc-
ton into the inner affairs of the gov
eminent mill, flushed and regarded the
eyeglasses turned toward him, with
unblinking eyes, impatient for the next
word.
Naturally" continued Mr.. Roose-
| velt," the Cubans are eager to avail
themselves of our armed forces afloat
and ashore, but after the work is all
done they want us to clear out. Which,
of course, we shall do, having first es-
tablished some decent and stable sys-
tenn of government down there"
II had not any idea our good faith
was in question" observed Holton.
1T is" was the reply, land it is
taking the form of preparations for an
attack upon our troops by Cuban
forces after we have cleaned the Span,
iards out of the island"
What a chance!" exclaimed Holton,
with patriotic fervor.
The assistant secretary smiled.
II myself regard the project as
crack-brained in it's conception, but
nevertheless it exists and must be met
| We NUT learn their plans at all
hazards, and l can tell you now that
while we have a general idea as to the
| situation, it is little more than gen.
eral, and details of a specific nature
would be very welcome. l want you
to see what you can do. Your record
Is that of clear-headed man of initi-
alive and common sense. You speak
Spanish, you are equally at home in
ballroom or in roughing it. You're
the man we want"
Thank you, sir"
| II have been extremely confidential
resumed the assistant secretary, "as
naturally it was necessary should be.
Any further information receive from
the Secret Service will be transmitted
to you, and In turn l shall expect you
to keep us in touch with matters as
you develop them, Now then, at the
ball tonight you are to become &C
quainted with the following If you can
locate them"
He handed Holton several sheets of
typewriter natter headed by half
tone photographs.
THAT man especially is worth
watching" continued Holton's chief,
pointing to the portrait of well-ap-
pearing Cuban, apparently about fifty
years old, "and this girl also"
Il understand" said Holton. | have
a good idea of what you want, l think
Mr. Secretary, and hope don't have
to tell you that shall leave nothing
undone to carry out your wishes"
you don't" was the smiling reply
ut is rather new ground, but it will
be interesting work, and will give me
a chance to see action, perhaps, be-
fore the rest of the crowd"
The assistant secretary smiled.
Thinking of the Scorpion, eh," he
laughed. well, I'll wager a new suit
Of clothes against an apple that you'll
soon have SO much to occupy your
mind that your destroyer will be
nothing but a hazy memory"
'I'll try to make it so, at all events"
laughed Holton. Good morning, sir"
Good morning You may report
here until further orders every day
at this hour"
YES, sir" Holton turned and left
the office.
The assistant secretary wheeled
around in his swivel-chair and thought
deeply for a moment. Then he picked
up a paper.
by George!" he murmured, that
young chap is in for bully time"
Meantime Holton walked cheerily to
his club, and there met several brother
officers who were keen for billiards
So the remainder of the day was spent
at this diversion.
He had a table at the Willard for
dinner, whence he intended to pro-
coed to the dance. He dressed with
great care, and at the last thrust into
his hip pocket an article not usually
regarded in polite society as a compile
ment of evening attire-a short, thick,
very serviceable-appearing revolver.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)