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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
CUBANS ALL LOVERS OF EASE
Favorite Pastures Are Those Of Indo-
lence In Furniture Specially
Adapted for Comfort.

In walking through the streets Of
Cuba one would be greatly entertained
by glimpses through the large windows
of what is going on in the parlors OF
the different residences. Sometimes
could be seen only sight of small
hands clasping the bars of the crate
and the dusky faces and dark eyes
peeping into the street through the
curtained windows and scanning the
passersby. Then again the whole room
could be seen with it's furniture and la
dies sitting in languid postures enjoy
ing the breeze as it entered from with
out. They love to recline on sofas;
their houses are filled with rocking
chairs imported from the United
States. and they are fond OF sitting
in chairs tilted against the wall. as we
sometimes do at home. In Cuba they
have invented kind of chair which,
by lowering the back and raising the
knees, places the sitter precisely in
the posture he would take If he sat in
a chair leaning backward against a
wall This is, indeed, luxurious and
comfortable attitude and 1t is not to be
wondered at that 1t is a favorite with
lazy people, for it relieves one OF the
trouble of keeping the body straight.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26

to act on his sense of locomotion. He
waited, DULY wondering what was go
ing to happen when she came out. He
had left her room that night in Paris,
vowing that he would never intrude
on her again. With the recollection
of that bullet whizzing past his ear,
he had been convinced that the play
was done. True, she had testified
that 1t had been accidental, but never
would he forget the look in her eyes,
1t was not pleasant to remember. And
still, as the needle is drawn by the
magnet, here he was. in Bellaggio. He
cursed his weakness.
=. All, voices! He stepped aside
quickly.
Fritz, Fritz; where are your"
And a moment later she came out,
followed by her mother q. and the
little lady of the Taverne Royale. Did
Nora see him? It was impossible to
tell. She simply stopped and gathered
UP the puppy. who struggled deter
minedly to lick her face. Courtlandt
lifted his hat. 1t was in nowise Of
fered as an act of recognition; it was
merely the mechanical courtesy that
man generally pays to any woman
In whose path he chances to be for the
breath of a second. The three women
in immaculate white, hatless, but with
sunshades, passed on down the street.
Mora, who was that?" asked Mrs.
Harrigan.
who was who?" countered Nora,
smuggling the wriggling dachel under
her arm and throwing the sunshade
across her shoulder.
That fine-looking young man who
stood by the door as we passed out.
He raised his hat"
"Oh, botherl was looking at
Fritz"
Celeste searched her face keenly,
but Nora looked on ahead serenely;
not a CULVER Of an eyelid. not the
slightest change in color or expression.
She did not see himl" thought the
musician. curioualy stirred. She knew
her friend tolerably we'll. 1t would
have been impossible for her to have
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
SYNOPSIS.

Eleanora de Toscana was singing In
Paris, which. perhaps, accounted for Ed
ward Courtlandts appearance there. Null
tmillionaire. he wandered about where
fancy dictated. He might be in Paris one
day and Kamchatka the next Following
the opera he goes to a cafe and is &C
costed by a pretty young woman. She
gave him the address of Flora Desimone.
vocal rival of Toscana, and Flora gives
him the address of Eleanora, whom he is
determined to see. Courtlandt enters
Eleanora's apartments. She orders him
out and shoots at him. The next day
Paris is shocked by the mysterious. dis
appearance of the prima donna. Realizing
that he may be suspected of the abduc-
ton OF Eleanora Courtlandt arranges for
an abb. Eleanora reappears and accuses
Courtlandt of having abducted her. His
abb Is satisfactory to the police and the
charge is dismissed. Eleanora fees to
Lake Como to rest after the shock. She
is followed by number of her admirers,
among them the prince who really pro-
cured her abduction. Courtlandt also goes
to Como and there meets Jimmie Harri-
gan, retired prizehghter and father of FL
eanora, whose real name is Nora Harri-
gan. Harrigan takes Courtlandt Into his
favor at once.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26

scrap, and your dad went along. After
the mill was over, we went hunting.
Come up to the villa and meet the
folks. =. Hang 1t, forgot. They're
up to Caxley-Webster' to tea; pifie
water and sticky sponge cake. want
you to meet my wife and daughter"
Il should be very pleased to meet
them" So this was Nora's father?
Won't you come along with me to
the colonels?" with sudden inspira-
ton. Here was an opportunity not
to be thrust aside lightly,
why, just begged of. They won't
be expecting me now"
"All the better. I'd rather have you
introduce me to your family than to
have the colonel. AS matter Of fact,
told him couldn't get up. But
changed my mind. Come along"
But the pup and the cigar box7"
Send them up"
Harrigan eyed his own spotless
fannels and compared them with the
others. What was good enough for
the son of a millionaire was certainly
good enough for him. Besides, 1t
would be bully good joke on Nora
and Molly.
You're onl" he cried. Here was q
lark. He turned the dog and the
purchases over to the proprietor, who
promised that they should arrive In
stantly at the villa
Padre, my shoe pinches," said Nora
with a pucker between her eyes.
MY child" replied the padre, never
carry your vanity into a shoemaker's
shop. The happiest man is he who
walks in loose shoes"
IF they are his own, and not In
herited," quickly.
The padre laughed quietly. He was
very fond of this new-found daughter
of his. Her spontaneity, her bloom
ing beauty, her careless observation of
convention. her independence, had cap
tivated him.
(To BE CoNTINUED)
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
CHAPTER VII.
MareuerItes and EmeraIds.

mdTNuCTItG0 anu EUGTdlubs
BY eleven o'clock Courtlandt had
finished the reading of his mail, and
was now ready to hunt for the little
lady Of the Taverne Royale 1t was
necessary to find her. The where
abouts of Flora Desimone was of vital
Importance. II she had not yet ar
rived, the presence Of her friend pre-
saged her ultimate arrival.
He rose and proceeded on his quest.
Before the photographers shop he
saw a dachel wrathfully challenging
a cat on the balcony Of the adjoining
building. The cat knew, and so did
the puppy, that it was all buncombe
on the puppy's part; the usual Euro
pean war scare, in which one of the
belligerent parties refused to come
down because 1t wouldn't have been
worth while, there being the usual
powers ready to intervene. Courtlandt
did not bother about the cat; the
puppy claimed his attention. He was
very fond Of dogs. So he reached
down suddenly and put an end to the
sharp challenge The dachel struggled
valiantly, for this breed of dog does
not make friends easily.
Il say. you little Dutchman, what's
the row? I'm not going to hurt you.
Funny little codgeri To whom do you
belong?" He turned the collar around,
read the inscription, and gently put
the puppy on the ground.
Nora Harrigan!
His immediate impulse was to walk
on, but somehow this impulse refused
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26

The moth and the CANDLE" unused
Courtlandt. THAT will be Nora Harri-
gan. How long has this infatuation
been going on?"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
CHAPTER vl,-contInued.

N
THE moth and the CANDLE" unused
Courtlandt. THAT will be Nora Harri-
gan. How long has this infatuation
been going on?"
Year and half"
"And the other slider"
There isn't any other side," ex
ploded the artist shes worried to
death. Not day passes but some
scurrilous penny-a-liner springs some
yarn. some beastly innuendo. She's
been lodging the fellow for months.
In Paris last year she couldn't move
without running into him. This year
she changed her apartment and gave
orders at the Opera to refuse her ad-
dress to all who asked for it. Conse-
quently she had some peace. don't
know why it is, but woman in public
life seems to be target"
THE penalty Of beauty, Abby. Home
ly women seldom are annoyed, unless
they become suffragists." The colonel
poured forth dense cloud of smoke.
What brand is that, Colonel?"
asked Courtlandt, choking.
The colonel generously produced his
pouch.
mo. no! was about to observe
that 1t isn't ambrosia."
"Rotter!" The soldier dug the Of
fender in the ribs. 81 am going to
have the Harrigans over for tea this
afternoon. Come overl You'll like
the family. The girl is charming; and
the father is a sportsman to the back
bone. Some silly fools laugh behind
his back. but never before his face.
And my word, know RATS of gentle
men who are not fit to stand in his
Shoes"
/. II should like to meet Mr. Harri-
gan" Courtlandt returned his gaze to
the window once more.
"And his daughter" said Abbott.
curiously.
"Oh, surely!"
II may count on you, them" The
colonel slowed away the offending
brier. And you can stay to dinner"
I'll take the dinner end of the in.
yitation," was the reply i've got
to go over to Menaggio to see about
some papers to be signed. II l can
make the three o'clock boat in re
turning. you'n see me at tea. Dinner
at all events. I'm or"
Courtlandt walked up the street
leisurely, idly pausing now and then
before the shop windows. Apparently
he had neither object nor destination;
yet his mind was busy, so busy in
fact that he looked at the various
curios without truly seeing them al
all. A delicate situation, which need
ed the highest handling. confronted
him. He must wait for an overt act
then he might proceed as he pleased
How really helpless he wasl He could
not force her hand because she held
all the cards and he none. Yet he
was determined this time to play the
game to the end, even If the task was
equal to all those of Hercules rolled
into one. and none Of the gods on his
side.
At the hotel he asked for his mail
and was given formidable packet
which, with sigh of discomfort. he
clipped into a pocket, strolled out into
the garden by tho water, and sat down
TO read. To his surprise there was 9
note, without stamp or postmark. He
opened It, mildly curious to learn who
& waB that had discovered his pres
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
FIr.t Of All rhInos 10 Work.

my advice to all boys is. Work.
They can't all be geniuses, but they
can all work; and without work even
the most brilliant genius will be OF
very little good. "s--Sir John Miilals.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
ProbabIY Provision Of Nature.

We do not know why white is an al
most unknown color among small
birds. Possibly 1t may be a wise pro-
vision of nature for protective pur-
poses. A white bird among green
leaves would be very conspicuous OBJ
ject, and too (easily seen by it's enc
mics, such as hawks, falcons, etc,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-06-26
The up-to-pate Way.

ut is affecting to see pretty Mrs.
Youngbride cry when she wants to
gain her point"
Indeed, 1t is quite moving pic
ture show"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
Art of Economy.

All economy, whether of state,
households, or individuals, may be de-
fined to be the art of managing labor.
Now, we have warped the
word economy in our English Ian
guage into a meaning which 1t has no
business whatever to bear. In our
use of it, it constantly signifies mere
1y sparing or saving; economy Of
money means saving money-econ-
omy of time, sparing time, and so on.
But that is wholly barbarous use of
sense, for it is not English, and it is
bad Greek; barbarous in treble
sense, for it is not English, it is bad
Greek. and it is worse sense.
Economy no more means saving
money than it means spending
money. 1t means the administration
of a house; its stewardship; spend
ing or saving; that is, whether money
or time, or anything else, to the best
possible vantage.-Ruskin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
WeII-Known Horticulturist Who De-
cIares Wisconsin Is as Good
Fruit State as Any and
Better Than Many.

Given the right kind of a man, the
right kind of land and the right kind
of fruit, as much money may be made
in fruit raising in Wisconsin as in any
other place in the United States.
That, at least, is the carefully consid-
cred announcement of Frederic Crane
field, secretary Of the Wisconsin State
Horticultural society. And what is
more, he is convinced that we have
the right combination o. men, land
and fruits to insure success in this
important industry.
With a little money, good horse
sense, plenty of ambition, stout
heart, hardened muscles and clever
wife, a young man, Mr.. Cranefield as
serts, can develop a splendid fruit
farm in wisconsin, and before middle
age have business that will yield
him a comfortable income for the rest
Of his days.
Fruit raising" he says, lis not I'M
like any other business enterprise.
Capital common sense, energy, de-
termination and close application to
u0LdIlS dlS al NulIO o0 Oo0OhIA"A ~
fruit raising as in any other CONNER
cial occupa ion. 1t is the man behind
the tree ths counts"
More than to any other factor, the
progress and development of fruit
growing in Wisconsin is due to the
work done by the Wisconsin State
Horticultural society. With but few
intermissions the history of this So
ciety from the date of its organiza-
ton in 1853 as the Wisconsin Fruit
Growers association, to the present
has shown the value of organized ef-
fort and cooperation. The early
pioneers to Wisconsin found them
selves In a country barren of fruit,
but by no means void of possibilities
in horticulture. Instead of merely
lamenting their need, those early set
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22

they are. II henceforth I am to d.
rect my own affairs, why shouldn't l
begin now?'
But how explain your being here?"
IF he can't believe what l have to
say he isn't worth the slight esteem
with which l still regard him."
Here he comes"
Let him see you first" She re
treated to a corner of the room where
her fathers first glance as he entered
would not discover her. Patty opened
the door and David Kerr walked into
the room.
The two men looked at each other
without any attempt at feigned cor
diality.
Mr. Wright" began the boss, and
at mention of his name the newspaper
man bowed slightly in recognition of
the greeting, 4 met DR.. Hayes this
afternoon. He spoke of you, and what
he TOLD me has led me to break a Gus
tom of years; I've come to see you. In
this town it's always been the other
way" He spoke with all his accus-
toned force, and seemed even more
confident than usual as he added,
'aThe old way will continue, sir, but
owing to what you might call the re-
lationship that once"
"Sir!" Numbered Wright in aston
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22

Wisconsin's stallion enrolment law
first enacted in 1905 and amended to
meet changing conditions by each sue
ceeding legislature, is steadily raising
the standard of horses bred in this
state.
A report recently made by Dr. A. S.
Alexander of the college of agricul-
ture of the University of Wisconsin,
shows that there were a total of 1,704
pure bred and LIP grade and mon
grel stations in the state on June 80,
1913. When the campaign for better
sires started in Wisconsin in 1907,
IS per cent. of the stations were OF
scrub breeding. During 1913 the de-
partment Of horse breeding, of which
Doctor Alexander is the chief, issued
81 new pure bred stallion enrolment
certificates-the largest number of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
SEEK BRIGHTNESS OF LIFE
Excellent Idea Is That Recently Put
Forth by an Eminent English
College Professor.

professor in one of our famous
universities has suggested a chair of
smiling and a course in good-fellow-
ship.
We have courses in decorum and
courses in composition, and courses
in the direction of energy. Then what
reason is there against inaugurating
a course in optimism? Why should
not our young people be taught to
think along the path of sunshine, to
look for the brightness in life in
scientific, methodical way?
Too much of the present-day learn
ing is inclined to make gloomy peo-
pie Of us. Smiling, which is sort
of banner of optimism, has too long
been the uncertain matter of temper
ament instead of a reliable habit of
life.
AS a rule, the majority of persons
are attracted to others who smile cas-
lily. These smilers succeed in bust
ness, so that success is often said
to be the cause of their smiling when
perhaps it is the opposite which is
true.
They seem to radiate happiness and
opulence, and we say their paths lie
in pleasant places.
But maybe they light the paths with
their own smiles.
There must be a way in which
thought can be brushed up with light
touches. Athletics teach the man to
control his temper; the gymnasium
braces up his muscles; course In
ethics sets his face toward the moral
standard There surely is a place for
course in smiling.
And there is no reason why it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22

new enrollments listed since the law
went into effect. Until amended by the
last legislature, the law required that
all certificates should be renewed BIZ
ennially, and that fee of one dollar
should be paid. The new law provides
that all enrolment certificates shall
expire on the first day of January fol-
lowing the date OF issuance and that
they must be renewed not later than
the first of April following. The Sec
ton requiring the owner of a stallion
to record it's certificate with the regis
ter of deeds of the county in which the
animal is used has been repealed.
With climate and soil conditions
that could scarcely be surpassed. and
with the support of strong enroll
ment law, there is every reason that
Wisconsin will become a much greater
horse producing state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
wbv called "Pin Money. .

Why is it called pin money! The
answer to that question goes away
back to the fourteenth century. Pins
were pins in those days! They were
not carelessly lost or cast away as
they are now. The law permitted that
they be sold only on the first two days
of each January, in order that they
might not become too common. 1t
therefore became the custom for
women Of all classes to buy their
years supply of pins on those two
DAYS. and the money given to them
by their husbands or fathers for that
purpose was pin money"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
CHAPTER xxlIl.-contlnued.


Patty, tired OF listening to con-
and, remembering the visitor, asked:
What shall tell him?"
"Wait a minute, Patty" Wright
motioned the child to the door. Then
ne turned to Gloria. you can leave
by this side entrance. No one will be
the wiser for this visit. The minute
the door closes behind you, Patty
and will have forgotten that you
called But / will not have forgotten
your kindness and consideration. Be
fore you leave l want you to know
that | can't value too highly the mo-
tive that prompted your call. To the
end I'll treasure it as memory hal
lowed by the parting from the only
woman I-GoOd-by."
He felt he could not complete what
he wished to say without a show OF
emotion to which 1t would not do to
give way. The only thing he could do
was to hold out his hand and say
"Good-by"
Gloria put both her hands behind
iler back, and shook her head.
mo, l refuse to go"
What do you mean?"
Il mean just what l say. I intend
to stay here and meet my father and
hear what he has to say to you"
Wright gazed at her intently, but
she did not culver under his scrutiny.
1T shall be as you say" he assent
ed. GO, Patty, tell him to come in"
After Patty closed the door there was
an awkward silence which he broke
by saying, 81 must say that this meet
ing is ill-advised"
She sighed and shook her head.
"Oh, ill-advised or not, my mind is
made up. Things cannot go on as
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
SOMETHING GOOD FOR
WINTER BREAKFASTS

Next to the proverbial frost on the
pumpkin and the turkey roosting haSn'
nothing better calls to mind the poet
ical side of rural life, from the stand
point of the epicurean, than griddle
cakes, pancakes" or just common
"fap-iacks." 1t makes little difference
to the prodigal by what name you call
the Iong-craved delicacy-as long as
he is sure that it is forthcoming.
That boon to the country housewife,
the Wisconsin Farmers Institute
cook book, among scores of other
recipes for making delicious eataDles
for the delectation of the hired man
and unexpected company, presents the
following directions for preparing grid
die cakes:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
coPYRichT eY &C NccLuRC 81 CO., I9l2o
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr, q motherless girl, VINO mas
spent most Of her life in school. arrives
at her fathers home in Belmont. DavIo
Kerr Is the political boss OF the Town,
and is anxious to prevent MS daughter
learning Of his real character. Kendall
representing the Chicago packers. is ne.
gotIating with Judge Gilbert, Kerr g cnlet
adviser, for valuable franchise. Ihey
fear the opposition OF Joe Wright, edltor
Of the reform paper. Kerr asks tne as
distance OF Judge Gilbert In introducing
Gloria to Belmont society. and promises
TO help him put through the packers
franchise and let him have all the graft
Gloria meets Joe Wright at the Glloerts.
1t appears they are on intimate terms,
having met previously on touring party
in Europe. The Gilberts invite Gloria 10
stay with them pending the TeLu I'm 4ab3
against the proposed franchise In the col
umns Of his paper, the Belmont News.
Kerr, through his henchmen eAeIts ~
cry influence 20 hamper Wright In the
publication of his paper. Gloria taxes up
settlement work. Kerr and his HeuIenants
decide to buy Kerr's paper ana ask tne
editor to meet them at Gilberts otnce.
Calling at Gflberts office TO solicit b 90
nation Gloria meets Wright. lie proposes
and IS accepted while waiting to be caIled
into the conference. Wright refuses 10
sell his paper and declares he will fight TO
o finish The Belmont News appears win
a bitter attack on Kerr Gloria cells
Wright a coward and refuses to listen 10
any explanation from him. Broken-heart-
ed, Gloria decides to plunge more deeply
into settlement work. She calls on SICK
girl Of the underworld. named Ella she
learns for the first time that her rather ls
the head of a notorious gang OF poIiIIcajI
grafters. Sounds Of conflict are heard
in the room over Elias. Gloria hnds
Wright unconscious. victim or an al
tempted assassination by thugs In the pay
Of the political ring She hides him In
ELIAS room md defies the thugs. she
awes them by announcing that she, is
Kerr's daughter Ella threatens to give
up Wright to the thugs and is choked In
to unconsciousness by Gloria who then
falls Unconscious on WrighCs body. They
are rescued by DR. Hayes and his wife.
Wright decides to sell his paper and
leave Belmont Gloria hears that Wright
is going away and calls upon him TO ask
his forgiveness for her harsh words
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-22
BucKWHEAT CAKES.

One-half cup fine bread crumbs, two
cups scalded milk, one-half teaspoon
salt, one-fourth yeast cake, one-half
cup lukewarm water, one and three
fourths cups buckwheat -four, one ta-
blespoon molasses.
Pour milk over crumbs and soak 30
minutes; add salt, yeast cake dissolved
in lukewarm water and buckwheat to
make a batter thin enough to pour.
Let rise over night; in the morning
stir we'll; add molasses, one-fourth lea
spoon soda dissolved in one-fourth cup
lukewarm water and cook same as
griddle cakes. Save enough batter to
raise another mixing, instead of using
yeast cake; it will require one-half
cup.