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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
CHAPTER III.
within the FACTORY WaIIs.

stood as though paralyzed, with
one foot uplifted, a hand pressed
against the wall, unable to move.
There was nothing / could do to avert
discovery, no place In which / could
crouch in hiding. The newcomer moved
swiftly, knowing his way through the
darkness, and / had scarcely OppOr-
tunity to even glance backward when
he rounded the corner and bumped In
to me.
what the hill" he exclaimed,
startled at the encounter. "Why, d-n
it. Charlett, what are you slOuching
here for2 You're Charlett, amt your"
''Yes, 1 muttered, the assent actually
frightened out Of me; then added
lameiy, II couldn't remember the sig
nal"
The fellow laughed softly, releasing
his grip on my coat.
IF you attended more meetings
you'd be letter perfect" he said. his
English without an accent where
have you been the last month-out Of
town."
I'm Washington" / ventured, pray
ing the swift answer might suffice.
"Oh, l see" more heartily. $50 you
were the one Alva sent2 Did the wom-
an come back with your"
The woman Who could he mean
but the same girl who had been walt
ing in the saloon? l had ventured al
ready too far to draw back must
take yet another chance, an answer.
'Not with me; that would be too
risky. She is here, though"
"Good enough. That means money.
Let's so in"
He pushed past, and followed, to-
tally unable to determine In my own
mind what to do. The fellow in the
darkness evidently mistook me Tor
some one Of the gang. His confidence
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Identified.

Two teachers of one of the state In
situations, both of whom have written
textbooks, lunch together at the same
restaurant every day. They seek a
sheltered place and talk over affairs to
their hearts content. And their boast
is that no one at the place suspects
their real profession.
But the other day they were both
appalled, when one Of the walters
called out to another: Just take an
other glass of water down to the poets
corner, win your
And straight to their table the 9TH
err waiter came.-IndianapOlls News.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Fairy Tale.

Once upon time, as all good stories
begin, there was a Fairy, and the
WOodsman was cutting down whale
of tree when the Fairy came by and
said, waving her wand:
"WOOdsman, spare that tree and get
a regular job being President Of your
country"
And so the Woodsman moves to
Washington and one day the Fairy
called again and said W. her W.;
''Is there anything more 1 can do
for your
And the President said:
ayes, you little son-Ofa-gun You
can take me back where l came from
and hand me my AK, and beat lti'-
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15

time. felt Wine press past me, and
was aware that the guard closed and
barred the door, but could see nothing (;
not even my own hand before my eyes.
A latch clicked softly, and a dim
ray Of light broke In upon us from a
revealed passage beyond. II was so
faint as to scarcely render features Wis
ible, and, as my coat collar was still
upturned, l pressed forward close be-
hind Wine without discovery. / could
perceive something Of the fellow now,
rather squat figure, concealed by a
long, shapeless raincoat, wearing a
closely trimmed beard, and horn spec
tacles. His features were clearly for
-eign, yet failed to bespeak the fighting
type. l placed him as a theOrist, a
professor, perhaps, in some small col
lege.
But my thoughts were not so Occu-
pied with my guide as with the prob
lem of how was TO escape from him.
| dare not go ON into the presence of
others, where discovery that / was not
Charlett would be immediate. At any
cost must avoid such exposure-but
howf The place in which we We're
gave me little inspiration. 1t was a
low passage-way. inclosed by rough
board walls, instantly driving home
upon me the impression that 1t had
been constructed for the very purpose
for which 1t was now being utilized
a secret entrance TO prevent any CLEAN
Of light from being seen without. This
precaution, coupled with the tightly
boarded passage, left the whole build
ing apparently deserted and desolate,
to any chance watcher without. This
was evidently no common, vulgar band
Of schemers. but men with a definite
purpose in view. which they were en-
gagged In carrying out with true secret
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

watnlng Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-One
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gla, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets Of As
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures sf SalicycacId.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
THE PLoTTERs.

synopsIs.-In a New York iewelry
store Philip Severn, United states
consular agent, notices a small box
which attracts him. He purchases
It. Later he discovers In a secret
compartment a writing giving a
to overthrow the Chilean govern
ment but evidently international IN
character. The writing mentions
rendezvous, and Severn decides to
investigate. Finding the place mem
toned In the writing apparently de-
serted, Severn visits a saloon in
the vicinity. A woman in the place
10 met by a man, seemingly by APP
pointment. and Severn. his suspi-
cions aroused. follows them.
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trace the upper story of the building,
but It was all black, a gloomy, desert
ed hole. Any faith might have had
that the two had attempted to follow
had come there vanished as l strained
my eyes for some CLEAN of light, or
any other sign TO denote their presence
within. l still believed they had
turned down the alley, but this was not
their goal; beyond doubt they had en-
tered some gate along the way. and
thus escaped me entirely.
hardly know what impelled me to
grOpe my way back along tine fence,
blindly feeling for a gate. Curiosity,
no doubt, and a lingering desire to
make certain Of what was inside the
barrier. The entrance was easily
found, mere wooden door, held by an
iron clasp, which opened instantly to
my touch. stepped inside, closing it
quietly behind me, and stared uneaslly
about through the enshrouding black
ness.
My eyes, grown accustomed to the
gloom, made out dim outlines, encour-
aging further exploration. Discover
Ing ample space, and what felt to my
feet like q walk, turned the corner In
search. At that moment the gate latch
clicked sharply, and sank down into
the black ground shadow, every nerve
tingling with alarm. The gate oper-
ated almost noiselessly, yet my strain
ed ears could detect Its stealthy move
ment, and hear the crunch Of a heavy
footstep on the cinder path within
The fellow evidently knew his way
even in that darkness, for there was no
hesitancy in his movements, no uncer-
tainty. He faded away along the rear
wall, and l became aware that he had
turned about the further corner. That
would naturally mean there was a
door there. had evidently been
searching the wrong side.
Assured the man had vanished, and
that he sought entrance to the build
ing through some passage well known
to him, crept forth along the end
wall, crouched low in the shadow,
using every precaution against dis
covery. All that was venturesome in
me held high carnival and nothing of
danger now could have held me back.
1 reached the corner around which the
fellow had disappeared, but, in the In
tense blackness, could perceive no
movement beyond, no sign of any pres
ence. listened eagerly, scarcely ven
turing to breathe, and in another mo
ment was rewarded by hearing the gem
tie tap of knucl1les on wood few feet
away; there could be no doubt Of the
number-two raps, pause, three
raps; the very signal mentioned in the
letter. / waited, still breathless. I'M
certain what had occurred, yet con-
WINGED the man ahead had been given
entrance.
Unable longer to Withstand the
strain l took a step forward into the
darkness. At that instant the latch of
the gate clicked behind me.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Llve un to Thelr Name.

The French invented the automobile,
and they also invented the name. 1t is
derived from the Greek autos" self,
and the French mobile" movable, al
so uncertain and changeable. Perhaps
1t Is because of its name that some
automobiles are so temperamental. One
can't very well call a thing uncertain
and Interchangeable and expect 1t to
act In any other manner.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15

Fragrant woods have always been
held In highest esteem a.og1g prlmi-
tive people and were considered es-
pecially pleasing to the gods, says the
American Forestry Magazine. Ac-
cordingly, they have figured promi-
nently in their religious ceremonies
and burial rites SandalwOOd Is OF
the first rank.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
The Mystery of y ss s4as''
80
theSiIverDagger =: s.: :.

In my identity as Charlett might win
me entrance-but what then? That l
was not Charlett would certainly be re-
vealed by the first CLEAN of light, and
l would be helpless. was alone, I'M
armed, and these fellows, beyond ques-
ton, were engaged in a desperate
game. l am sure l should never have
ventured It had not my companion
suddenly turned and grasped my
sleeve
"You saw Mendez, of courser
"Sure."
"And he vOuched for her; he says she
is ali right7''
HE chose her that ought to be
enough"
"H-ll, suppose SO, but even Men
DEE has made mistakes. Here's the
door,"
He raped lightly. his fingers still
gripping my sleeve in a grasp of friend
sup. could have broken away, and
ran for 1t, but something mysterious
held me. some odd fascination of dan
ger. / saw nothing, heard nothing, yet
had an instructive feeling that mar
row wicket had opened in the door,
through which our dim outlines were
being scrutinized. l held my breath
expectantly.
"Who is thereT the voice was a
mere whisper, so close as TO startle me.
"Gaspar Wlne," was the answer, in
the same low tone, "163."
what word2"
"Cervantes."
but there are two of you"
"Oh, this is one of us. It's all right,
Juan; I'll vouch for him."
The fellow inside grumbled some
thing In indistlnguishable Spanish, but
opened the door silently, just far
enough for us to slip through one at a
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Diners Follow the Leader.

people are like Sheep" said the
cynical writer. "When a dinner is
to be ordered for a party of six there
is generally one master mind who
will select the kind of soup he wants.
Almost invariably the others will take
the same kind. SO it goes down the
line There is no individuality. Yes,
I'll admit 1 usually suggest the more
expensive dishes to the master mind.
1t boosts the check. New York Sun.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
LADIES' GAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller and walk IN comfort BY
using ALIENS FOOT=HAsE. the antisep-
tic powder for the feet. Shaken into the
shoes and 5prinkled in the foot bath, Aliens
Foot=nase makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns, buniona
and eallouses, prevents Bliaters, Callous and
Sore Spots.
Eliminate Worthless Pictures.
If pictures are worth framing have
them framed. Otherwise put them
away or throw them away. Don't let
the younger members Of the family
PIN pictures on the wall. The edges
curl and they soon become unsightly
dust collectors. Small, fussy bric-a
brac should be avoided for the same
reason.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
DON'T Foruet cutIeura TaIeum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisitely scented face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
dering other perfumes sHperduous.
You may rely on it because one Of the
Cutlcura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15

"why are kisses like grapesT'
because they are incest when you
get them in punches"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Ilmlnate WorthIess Pletures.

For your daughters sake, use Red
Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. She
will then have that dainty, weli.groom-
ed appearance that girls admire. &c.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Small Doses.

"Why don't you get him to prescribe
whiskyT whats the user My doc
tor is a homeopath. "-Exchange
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15
Another Wav 40 sav n

"what you going to dor SurveyT
5 "No. we are going to measure the
town for a coffin. 1t Is dead. Judge
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15

A married man says that a thing
Of beauty ceases to be a Joy when his
wife wants one like Il.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-07-15

A hat pin in the hand Of a woman
Is mightler than a sword.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

Great opportunities come to those
who make use of small ones.
Occasionally man, like mule,
puts his best foot backward.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
Well Known Here

Settles is we'll known in the city,
having conducted tailoring business
at 65th St. and St. Lawrence Ave, and
having been connected with the
WoodlaWn Fur Co., 1920 +. 55th St.
He has been resident of Chicago for
fifteen years. He is an expert at re-
pairing and remodeling.
His business will be conducted in
connection with the hat shop OF Mrs.
William Bottoms. at the same address.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
BUILDS $4,000 FUR
BUSINESS FROM HOUSE
To HOUSE TRADE

August 1st, E. X. Settles will open
a $4,000 fur business at 1911 Grand
Blvd When he throws his doors open
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

to fair and honest business methods
he built up for himself large patron
age a mute evidence of which can be
seen when he opens his large stock OF
furs for public inspection.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
PUBLIC LIFE CO.
GIVES BANQUET
To EMPLOYEES

A short time ago the general mana
ger of the Public Life Insurance Com
pany promised District No. of the
company, located at 1902 State St,
one of its several branches in the city
and composed largely of colored stock
holders, that if they won the contest
then in progress, it would reward the
winners with fine chicken dinner and
all the trimmings"
Both parties kept their word, Num-
Der by winning and Mr.. Clover by
furnishing fine repast Each mem
Der of the winning team was allowed
to invite two guests. Accordingly, on
Thursday evening, July 2lst, the hosts
and guests assembled in the halls of
the company district No. 8 Branch at
1902 S. State St, to enjoy the prize
and extend good cheer to the friends
of the prize winners.
Judging by the number present and
the pleasure and enjoyment registered
by those who were fortunate enough
to be present, the evenings entertain
ment was a glorious success. The
company, its general manager, and its
District No. 8, underestimate its num-
Der OF friends and well-wishers, work
ers and partisans. for the seating ca
pacity was greatly overtaXed and to
the great regret of all the sponsors
many were required to be served at
a second series of tables which were
hastily pyovisioned and everyone ulti-
mately taken care of.
Subsequent comment speaks glow
ingly of the affair as grand success
What is known as District No. of
the Public Life Insurance Co. is tho
Company's Branch located in its own
building, 1902 S. State st. at the south
west corner of 3oth ST. The districts
headquarters is veritable beehive OF
industry and enthusiasm. Each of the
agents, all of whom are stockholders
in the company, wing with each other
in the pride of production, sincerity
and quality of work and loyalty to the
company, all of which is jealousy
guarded by each individual and by the
district agency as whole
The Public Life Insurance Company
IS a Legal Reserve Old Line Life In
surance company. incorporated under
the laws of the State of Illinois and
has deposited with the State Insurance
Department over one hundred thou
sand dollars in gilt edge securities for
he protection of its policyholders. 1t
has the largest number of stockholders
of any Legal Reserve Old Line Life
Insurance Company in the world, and
prides itself on the fact that all of its
stockholders are active in the work
both productive and interest.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

1t has a policy unsurpassed in its
advantages and guarantees and
through its desire to give its policy
holders the highest grade of insurance
and protection the company has dedi-
Gated itself to the slogan of The COM
pany of endowments." Founded upon
the basis of the greatest good for the
greatest number, its progress has been
phenomenal 1t has been exception
ally fortunate in the selection OF its
risks as is witnessed by the small num-
Der OF death claims. These were met
promptly, each being paid within
twenty-four hours of receipt of the
proper papers showing the inestimable
value OF the self-paying features of
their policies. Each policy carrying
as part of the contract, sight draft,
payable through any bank, banker. or
trust company, to the heirs immediate
ly, the full face value of the policy, re-
curing no aid of any kind for the ben
eficiary to collect his money. This
feature coupled with the additional adj
vantages of their total disability and
double indemnity clauses, which all of
their policies carry, makes their con-
tract one which it is absolutely i'm
possible to beat.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
ANTl-LYNCH|NG
BILL IS READY
FOR CONGRESS
Voters Urged To Communicate
With Members Of Congress
In Its Favor

NEW YORK CITY, July 30-The
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, 20 Fifth Ave.
rue, New York, has issued state
ment urging every colored man and
woman in the United States, as s0r
as it is announced that the Dyer bill
is reported out of committee and Is
before Congress, to telegraph to his
or her representative in Congress urg-
ing passage of the federal anti-lynch-
ing bill introduced by Representative
Leonidas C. Dyer OF Missouri. There
is every prospect that the bill for
which the Association has been fight
ing for more than a year will soon be
reported out of Committee, and will
be ready for consideration by the Con-
gress.
AS early as January, 1920, represen-
tatives of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
attended the hearings of the bill in
Washington. The bill at that time
was not reported out, but new bill
was introduced by Mr. Dyer in May;
was favorably reported, and was
placed on the calendar of the House
OF Representatives few days before
the adjournment of the Goth Congress,
1t IS substantially the same bill which
is now before the House Judiciary
Committee. The bill provides:
That the putting to death within any
state of any person within the jurisdic-
ton of that state by mob or riotous
assemblage of three or more persons
openly acting n concert, is an offense
against the United States; that every
participant in such mob shall be
guilty of murder and liable to prose
cution in a District Court of the
United States; that every county il
which such murder occurs shall be
fined $4,000, recoverable in United
States Court; that every state or mu-
nicipal officer who neglects all reason
able efforts to protect his prisoner
shall be liable to prosecution in a Dis
trict Court of the United States. and
may be punished by imprisonment not
exceeding five years, or by fine not ex-
ceeding $4,000, or both.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
New Orleans, La.
Sophia Lotigue Shot July S, 1921

Sophia Lotigue was shot July by James
Clark and died July 8, leaving a mother and
son and many relatives and friends to mourn
her loss. 80 The Star Dramatic Club made
their first appearance at Payne Memorial A
NJ. Z. church. Friday, July p. 80 p m.
The drama was entitled For Love OF
Money" 80 Miss Gretchen Richmond. oil
Orange, Texas. is spending a four weeks va
cation in this city with her cousin Lizzie
Joseph. 36l7 Dryades Street. - On Tues
day evening, July -, 1921. Mrs. II. {. Pearl.
22l4 Delaehaise Street, entertained with a
luncheon in honor OF Mrs. |. b. Cecil, oi
Chicago, formerly OF New Orleans. 49, On
Tuesday evening, July 1e, Mrs Myrtle Smith
Of 252s Philip Street, gave dinner in honor
OF few friends.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

A large delegation OF officers and
members of u. B. F. * S. NJ. I. OF
Illinois and jurisdiction, left the city
during the week for Cincinnati, Ohio,
where they will attend the Goth an
niversary jubilee Of L. B. F. & S. NJ.
T. Among the delegates were b.
Street, worthy master OF North Star
Lodge No. 81, u. B. F. and Mrs
Georgia Harding, state grand secre-
tary of s. NJ. T. of Illinois.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

She has no agents, nor are her goods
sold in any hair dressing parlors or
drug stores. All her treatments are
personally conducted She has sue
ceeded in cases where all others have
failed.
While in Chicago. Nine Perkins is
located at the Idlewild Hotel. 33rd St.
and Wabash Ave Her office hours
are 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. every day ex-
cept Sundays and Mondays All who
wish to consult her for further infor-
nation should call in person there.
Those who live out of the city who
wish information should enclose four
cents postage for her book OF testi-
monials.
Nine Perkins headquarters are in
Denver, Colo, 1870 w. 35th Ave,
where she can be located after leaving
this city.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

Nine T. D. Perkins, OF Denver,
Colo, says her own and her baby's
hair are the best possible advertise
ment OF her work. Above is picture
OF little Villa Jane Perkins. 9-year-old
daughter OF Nine. Perkins, who is in
the city giving personal scalp treat
ments to women and children. She is
also selling her matchless scalp prep
arations for cultivating, beautifying
and growing the hair.
This picture shows the baby's hair
when she was FIVE years old. At the
present time il is almost a yard long
No Irons Used
In her treatment Mime. Perkins does
not use hot irons or Strengthening
combs, but gives the hair treatment
which causes il to retain its natural
appearance, but yet makes ii soft and
fluffy.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

The annual meeting OF The Dlstrict
Grand Lodge OF G. U. o. o. F. and
Households OF Ruth will convene
August End at Joliet. Ill. A large
delegation of officers and members
left the city Monday afternoon in
snec;al cars over the Suburban Line
70 attend this meeting. Among them
were Mrs. Lou Ella Young, ID. 9; M.
n c.. Mrs Ella G. Berry, d. G. w. K.
and George T. Kersey, d. q. M.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30

to the public he
will have COM
pleted the first
lap in a success
full business ca
reer.
"A year ago he
entered the fur
b Il s n e s s with
very little capital
and no business
location. He sold
furs from house
to house, carrying
his samples with
him in an ordi-
nary suit case. By
perseverance and
close adherence
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-07-30
To Open With Sale

Settles will open his business with
an August Reduction Sale, at which
fine furs can be bought at 40 per cent
reduction. All who wish to avoid the
high prices prevailing in winter should
take advantage of this sale. He has
on exhibition all sorts of mink, seal,
and squirrel furs, capes, coats neck
pieces. and stoles.