The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 3, 1933, Page 4

©0008000800000000008000 SOCIETY MARIE CAPPICK, Editor - - - - - -PHONE 436 Personal Kenneth Archer, who was Mention Al Cathrall, who was spending fwith her son, mouth, Va. Robert, at Ports- C. B. Moore, who was in Key West several days with friends, left yesterday for Miami. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1933. FLORIDA BRINGS 79 PASSENGERS e|spending several weeks at points|several weeks in Miami, returned on the east coast, returned yester-}on the Havana Special Saturday. Chapter 49 RIGCOLi AGAIN truth about the cruel'Kaid of Mekazzen and his son Raisul ‘was that although all feared them live, none mourned them now that ‘they had departed. j It was to be observed that those ‘who mentioned their names spat as they did so, albeit they seemed re- leved, as well as aghast that they had the temerity to do it. . Nor indeed was a single shot fired from any housetop as French _feinforcements, headed by @ Squad- ron of the Fifth Spahis Morrocains, and guided by an accredited emis- Bary of the Vizier, rode through the streets of the Citadel that, mighty, impressive, and impregnable, frowned down upon the town. “Orderly!” called Colonel Le ' ‘Otho stepped into the room, smartly saluting. “| have been talking with—er— Margaret of Yelverbury, and mak- ing arrangements for her safe ar- rival at that famous place. “She tells ‘me she would like to have a word with you, before the car- yan and escort start off.” “Thank you, sir.” “Well, my boy, I should be giving the young lady tea in this room, in a few minutes. I am very busy, You shall deputize.” “Thank yop, sir.” “Oh, you English!” ejaculated (Colohel Le Sage as he strode from the-room, “Face of stone—if heart of fire.” “Otho!” “Margaret!” “T'm not crying, Otho...” ° “Margaret, this is absolutely the “happiest day in all our lives—so far. | Of course you're not crying.” “Otho, you will take care of your- self?” | “Cotton-wool, Margaret.” “Otho, the time will soon pass. And look I am coming out to Africa again. Dear, I can. I must, I shall.” j Otho shook his head. “To some perfectly good town, Otho, Sidi bel Abbés, Algiers, Oran. Whatever garrison-town or depot as nearest to where you are.” Too good to be true, Margaret. ‘I may be in some desert outpost, or \some hole like this, for the rest of vmy service.” ies, you may not. Did you know sthat’ Le Sage is married?” » “No. about it?” : “Well, hé is. And I’m coming out to visit lid! wife. Dear Otho! I'm ‘going to stay with her. And Colonel ' Le Sage is\going to stay with her, | too. And he’s going to bring his or- | “Margaret! Margaret, there's so Much to say, one can say nothing. ‘What can one say?” % “Oh, yes," continued Margaret. “I hhave.got something to say, darling. »And that’s about Colonel Le Sage, ‘too, From Colonel Le Sage, in f-.ct. Darling, he wants you to leave the ~ “Leave Joe Mummery and the other two?” » “Yes, darling. Yes, Otho, Look. Tt might shorten the time for us.” | “How?” “Do you know, Otho, that you ive made a very deep impression ‘upon Colonel Le Sage? Do you know what he actuall, hinted at?... A commission! As he said, you are @ gentlemen (a ‘milord,' in fact!), clever, a linguist, a great fighter, as Brave as 4 lion, and, as he put it, “inexorably faithful unto death’ “Also you have distinguished yourself again here. He says, with- out you and ‘your men’ he might have failed against Riccolj and in the taking of the Castle.” “Oh rot! Stop it, darling, do. Don't let’s talk about me, Let's...” “Let's what?” ) “This, and this; and this, and this...” : “Otho, you will take your chance, Won't you?” “Well, aren't I?” “You know what I mean, darling. You will take your chance, Otho, for my sake?” “Desert Joo and the others who came with me? No.” “But think what you'd be able to do for them.” "Yes, dear. Do for them alto- gether, I should think, if I left them in the lurch.” ~ “But darling, -e can’t marry on a Jlalfpenny a day! We could marry at ; once, when you'd got your commis- sion. Look, darling—I know. You talk it over with Joe Mummery and the other two, after you've seen Colonel Le Sage again. You will, won't you? Promise me that. I shall go away so much happier. Almost happy, Otho, if you'll promise me that.” Otho smiled, as he took Mar- garet in hip arms again. “J promise that,” he said. Ce ee Colonel Le Sage knocked, in the appointed manner, upon the door of the room that had been Riccoli’s quarters, and was now his prison. “Guard ‘the door outside,” said he to the légionnaire who opened the door, and sprang to attention. Hemoving the key from the lock, and pocketing it, Le Sage turned to Riccoli, who sat at his table, nervously drumming upon it with his fingers, and who eyed him vith a feverish pale anxiety. “You've come for my help, Le Sage?” he began. “But it will be on terms, on terms. I shall refuse to...” “Listen, Major Riccoli,” inter- rupted Le Sage. “The citadel, town, and country, of Mekazzen, are now in my hands—for France. “The whole of what was your column is here, garrisoning the castle, picketing the town, and pa- trolling the secret routes by the oases and hidden waterholes, “I have now a quorum of officers for a council of war, and I could try you this very day, by court mar- tial. If I did so, you would be found guilty: you would be sentenced to death: and I would myself superin- tend the carrying out of the sen- tence, at dawn tomorrow. The <r- ing-party, under Major Langeac, would consist of those Iégionnaires whom I know to be faithful, loyal, and obedient soldiers of France. “But I shall not have you tried by court martial.” Riccoli smiled. “I will take it upon me to spare France that scandal. There shall be no great Riccoli affair, eclipsing in shamefulness and European popu- larity the Dreyfus affair; eclipsing, because poor Dreyfus was an inno- cent man, whereas you, Major Ric- coli, are a guilty one—a traitor to your country, your army, and your oath. “No. There will be no court mar- tial” Riccoli latighed, “I’m sure there won't, my good Le Sage,” he said. “No. No court martial, and no scandal. Do you see this revolver, Major Riccoli? And do you remem- ber:a little episode of many years ago, in which a revolver figured prominently?, Do'you remeniber my telling: you that it’ contained one cartridge? And do you remember my spinning the chamber—thus? “And after all, it proved to be empty. “Once again I offer you a revol- vet, Major Riccoll.” Riccoli extended an eager hand, seized the revolver and—present- ing it at Le Sage’s face, pulled the trigger. And again, and again, “No, no, Major Riccoli,” smiled Le Sage. “I had not forgotten what you did on the occasion to which I allude, You fired at me then, with ; what you thought was the sixth and certain shot, Didn't you? “Now go and stand in the corner. of the room—there.” “Murder?” gasped Riccoli, “Oh, no,” replied Le Sage, “Stand there, So. Now— as I go out of this room, I shall, just before I close the door, give you a cartridge.” Riccoli stared wide-eyed, aghast. “Now, Major Riccoll, listen. And if ever you believed anything in the whole of your life, Velieve this now. “You have your choice. And it is the only choice, of any sort or kind, that is left to you. You can die by your own hand—or by mine. For I swear by the Name of God, and the name of France, it you do | not take your own life, I will myself, | with my own hand, kill you in this room, “In your life you have done m-ch | harm to France, In your death you | — shall do none. “In an hour's time I shall send a burying party to this cell.” As he closed the door, Colonel Le Sage contemptuously tossed a car- tridge to Major Napoleon Riccoll, that Man of Destiny. THE END ee TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS | | born | at Ottawa, Cana. “Bud” Fisher (H. C.) carteon- ist; born in Plinois, 49 years ago.} Dr. Alexander H. Ford, Direc- tor of the Pan-Pacific Union, resi- dent in Honolulu, born in Fior- ence, S. C., 71 years age Nelson T, Johnson homa, U. S. Minister bern in Washington, years ago. to Dr. Robert T. Haslam, noted, New Jersey chemical engineer—/ @ | manager of the Standard Gil De-! o'clock, velopment Co., bern at N. Adams, } Mas ss., 45 years ago. Karl C. Schuyl r, former U. S. » Denver Senator, f New York, noted economist-author Boston, 41 years ago. Dr. Albert B. Dinwiddie, presi- dent of Tulane Univers Orleans, born at Lexington, Subserits Play Staged By Mrs. Virgi eee Mrs. Christopher Hoeffer, for- Steamer Florida returned from day. Will Roy and daughter, of Ralph R. Russell left over the/North Adams, Mass., arrived Sat- merly Miss Kate Demeritt, who}Havana Saturday afternoon 4 fas spending several weeks with/o’clock with 79 passengers, 13 relatives, returned yesterday to/aliens and sailed for Tampa 6:30 Hot-Cha, presented Friday night at the Palace Theater, was/| one of the greatest successes of| the season, and won for Mrs. Vir-/ gil Cordero, who arranged and! staged the play, as well as having | written several of the songs which made hits throughout the, performance, much favorable comment. s Long before the doors were} opened at 7 o'clock crowds were} lined on the sidewalk waiting en-{ trance. Every seat in the theater} occupied, and many were obliged to stand during the entire per-' formance. The opening number, ‘“Hot- !Cha,” was presented by Peter| } {of flowers-and other accessories in Cordero Was Grand Success the cast was above reproach, and: equalled if not excelled many high class theatrical companies. The close of the program was} “Blue Heaven,” which will ever remain one of the best presenta- tions ever seen on a local stage.) The songs were appropriate to the setting, and the costumes a were blue, with hats and baskets! the same hue, In addition to writing several| of the songs, Mrs. Cordero de-} signed the costumes, and ori- ginated the dance steps ‘which were executed in a most entranc- ing manner. This remarkable local produc- tion will be again presented on Varela in front of the curtain, and} as the curtain rose members of} jthe cast in bell-boy costumes Tuesday night, due to the many who were unable to see the show, Friday night. opened a singing number of “Rah- Many who attended this beauti- ‘ { costumes,” which Rah-Here We Are-Hot-Cha, Hot- Cha.” Every number on the program! was beautiful and was made more} so by the appropriate setting, colored lights and gorgeous cos-j tumes. In all, it is stated by} those who attended, that the per- formance would have done credit, her trained cast will go with her; to a metropolitan city, and that|to open an engagement in that the talent displayed by those in! city, she states. ful entertainment have com- mented on the remarkable stage | talent found in this city, and Mrs. Cordero has received flattering of-; fers to go on the road with her alented entertainers, it is stated. In June she :expects, to leave for Hollywood, Calif.; and several of; Pythian Sisters Sponsor Program SundayAfternoon Park; Bernice Irene Adams. Assembly singing included, “The Old Rugged Cross,” and| “Shall We Gather At the River?” Mayfield Knowles and Gerald! Saunders played a piano and vio- lin duet, and musical _ selections were by Charles and Will Roberts. Ritualistic work was. under the direetion of officers in both tem- ples, and a vocal duet was sung | by Reverend and Mrs. John C, Gekeler, Reverend John G. Stradley, pastor of First Methodist church, The opening number -was a march] delivered the: memorial address in which officers in both temples and Mrs. ‘Julia’ Sweeting gave of ‘Pythian. Sisters took. part.'the eulogy. Theses. were past chief,.’. Julia A beautiful drill and panto- Brown; mostexcellent:‘chief,! Vio-| mime, “Lead Kindly Light,” was let Stickney; excellent | senior,! participated-in by Corinne Jer- Susan La Kin;, excellent. jynipr,;man, Jen Gwynn, Lena Sands, Macie » Baker; manager, Eloise! Margaret Conner, Rhoda | Baker, Sawyer; mistress of records and! Violét Higgs, Ellen’ White, Ellie correspondence, Bessie Lowe; mis haw, soloist, Leona Collins. tress of finance, Kate Cochran;j» :The.:benediction was given by protector, Maud Archer; guard,‘ Reverend Stradley. + Memorial services for departed members of Justice Temple No. 17, and Key West Temple No. 20, Pythian Sisters, were held at 4} o’clock yesterday afternoon in the Pythian halt on Fleming street. Last night there were special services in First Methodist church which were attended by both Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters. The program in connection with the memorial services attracted a large number of members of Pythian orders and their friends. pianist, t | Country Clab Dance Outstanding Event An enjoyable event which was) dial informality that the con y |attended by a large number .of! | pervaded the Country Club Satur-| young people was a dance at Club day night made the tacky dance| Miramar Saturday night and} given there one of the most en-| which marked the opening of this! : rly spri lar resort. Music was fur- joyable events of the early spring. | POPU y ) | Members and their guests who at- ab Yes Nee oe and ; tended appeared in “depression elicited many sagicensa ee Enjoyable Dance At Clab Miramar Miss Isabel Duffy Visiting Key West Miss, Isabel Duffy, who had laughs, A grand march featured the opening, and Dr. A. Cobo and Mrs. John Key won prizes for the! ‘most appropriate costumes in this! Mr. and Mrs. James S. Roberts; been visiting relatives at Mara- won ‘the waltz prize. thon, is spending a short time in | A buffet supper was served at! this city as guest of Mr. and Mrs. | midnight. } Victor Moffat. e CALENDAR Monday Missionary Society of First Baptist Church will be held at 4 o'c! i Meeting of Temple No. 20, Pythian Sisters, at 7:30 o’clock. | Parents’ Christian Club meets at 8 o’clock in El Salvador church. Woman’s Missionary Society of First Methodist church will meet fat 4 o'clock. | Woman’s Guild of St. Paul’s church meets at 4 o'clock. Hi Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul’s church meets at 4:30 o'clock. { Tuesday | Dramatic production “Lighthouse Nan” at Harris school at 8 Society of Ley Memorial church meets at 4 o’clock. rectors of Woman's Club at 3 o'clock. ss meeting of Woman's Club at 3 o'clock. rt J. Perry Chapter, Order De Molays, meeting at 8 o’clock La M Pocahontas will meet at usual hour. hour at Wesley House at 4 o'clock. | ley House at 7 o'clock. H Philanthropic committee of Women’s Club will sew for charity vorn in! beginning at 10 o’clock in club house, 1307 Division street. j Wednesday Primary Boy at Wesley House at 4 o'clock. Young Peopl ague at Wesley House at 7:30 o'clock. Thursday ly recreation of young people of First Methodist church, ck in Sunday school annex. i lasses at Wesley House at 4:30 o'clock. People’s Chorus meets for rehearsal at 7:30 o'clock in} et Methodist cburch } Friday j sale at Public Library building under} o'clock. } highway yesterday morning for Miami where he will entrain for Los Angeles to join Mrs. Russell who is spending some time with their son, Emil, who is ill. Mrs. Richard Sawyer, and son, who were spending the’ week-end with Mr. Sawyer at Pirates Cove, returned over the East Coast yes- terday. Mayor Wm. H. Malone returned yesterday from Miami where he went last week with Wm. R. Por- ter, chairman of the Overseas Bridge Corporation and Norberg Thompson, chairman of the board of county commissioners. Mrs. Clara Lewis arrived on the Havana Special yesterday from Ft. Lauderdale and will spehd some time with her daughter, Mrs, William Arnold at the Car- bonell home on Fleming street. Benjamin F. Gardner, who was spending a few days with his mother and other relatives at the home on Grinnell street, left yes- terday for St. Augustine where he is employed with the F. E. C. R’y. Mrs. Earl Baker and baby left over the East Coast yesterday for; Miami where they will spend some time with relatives and friends. Matias Vildostegui, who | spent the week-end with his family, left yesterday afternoon for Miami where he is employed in the Flor- ida National Bank. Miss Lois Sterling arrived on the Havana Special yesterday from Tavernier for a*stay with| relatives. Laine Dobbs left over the high- way this morning accompanied by Mrs. Dobbs and daughter, Doro- will make their home. Delio Cobo and Helio Renedo Havana Special Saturday to visit their families during the next few days after which they will return to Gainesville to resume their studies at Florida University. urday over the East Coast to be guests of Mrs, Ella W. Roberts and other relatives. Herman Holtsberg, student at Florida University, came in Sat- urday to spend the Spring vaca- tion with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Holtsberg. Dr. Carl Heckler, who was spending one week with his sister, Mrs. James Adams, at the home on Waddell Avenue, left Satur- day over the East Coast for his home in Columbus, Ohio. A. R. Miller, superintendent P. and O. S. S. company, who was in Havana on business, returned on the Florida Saturday after- noon. her home in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs, Winthrop Proctor, daugh- ter of Will Roy, who came with her father last week, who arrived from North Adams, Mass., for a visit with relatives, left over the East Coast yesterday for Miami where she is a teacher in the schools of Dade county. Sheriff Karl O. Thompson left’ over the highway yesterday for Umbrella Key where he will con- duct the sale of some property for the F, E. C. R’y. company. H. A. Pierce, keeper of Alliga- tor light station, arrived yesterday from the light for his regular quarterly vacation with his family. Mrs. Gloria Saladino, and baby, Mrs. Sarah Pinder left Saturday | who were visiting 10 days with afternoon for Miami accompanied) her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H, by Mrs. J. B. Johnson to visit} Lowe, left yesterday afternoon Mrs. Johnson’s son-in-law and/for Miami. daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emit ‘Phillips. Mrs. S. M. Moore arrived on the Havana ‘Special Saturday, spent the afternaon with her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Moffatt and left in the afternoon for Marathon, { } James Duane arrived Saturday over the East Coast for a short jstay with his family and left yes- terday for Long Key. « Mrs. Henry Thompson and son, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy M, Roberts left yes- }terday afternoon for their home jin Miami, ‘an | John H. Sinclair left yesterday jover the East Coast accompany- ‘ing the body of his father, Fred- erick W,. Sinclair, who died Sat- ‘urday, to Vineyard Haven, Mass., (thy, for Franklin, Ky., where they|where services will be held and interment will take place. | Mrs. Eugene Knight, sons, Were passengers coming in on the Frank W. and Allen, and daugh- jter, Cecilia, left over the high- ; Way yesterday morning for a stay in Miami with her daughter, Mrs. [Robert Bonamartte ‘after | which they will go to spend a few weeks ) 5 Cc > | Ww \ z eal = A. C. Jenks, keeper at Carys- ‘fort light, arrived over the high- way yesterday for a stay with his family one Pine street. B. A. Baker, first » assistant keeper at American Shoals light- house, who was here for about four weeks with his family, left this morning to resume his duties. Colton Parks left Saturday on the S. S. ‘Florida for Tampa, St. Petersburg and other points in the state. o Melvin Russell, county superin- tendent of public instruction, and ‘Captain Luther Pinder, were pas- sengers leaving on the S. S. Flor- ‘ida Saturday for Tampa for a short visit. Mr. and Mr: rs. Jose Sanchez and will remain for a short time. PALACE Evelyn Brent-H. B, Warner in THE CRUSADER Matinee, 5-10c; Night, 10-20c “Hot-Cha” Tomorrow Night -— > NEW, &O ER. 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