The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 1, 1933, Page 4

PAGE FOUR TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1983. SPECIAL SERVICE FLORIDA PAYMENT ! PRESERVATION | TENDER MAGNOLIA SOCIETY The_ Ml DDEN DOOR BY FRANK L, PACKARD BYNOPSIS: Before he was shot im the apartment of Colin Hewitt, the writer, Reddy Turner had ex- acted a promise from Colin that the latter would deliver a letter hidden in Reddy's room, Reddy was hot on the trail of the Mask, under- world czar, but the Mask was first on the draib. The Mask: later tele- Phoned Colin that if he does not he will be safe. Now Colin has let himself into Reddy's former 7 house, first determining that the present occupant of . Reddy's room. Butch Connal, is not i New York. Chapter Hight THE CURTAIN POLE © was in the hal! now, and here “2% he stood still again, this time to disten, Faintly, from upstairs some “where, he could hear men’s voices, a snateh of laughter, and, unless be ‘Was far wide of the mark, the rattle of chips. There was no other sound. ‘There was no light to be seen ary: Where; but again the moonlight aided him, for the front doors were ‘glass-paneled and a streak of it, ‘Bitering in lay along the hall. He started forward; but, as he ‘tiptoéd silently down the hall, be became all at once conscious of a #énse of eeriness, coupled with a sort of panicky impulse to hurry and ‘get it all over and done with as Quickly as possible. No reason for it, Of course not! But somehow he did not feel at all debonair, not nearly 60 nonchalant aS he had felt in the cab. It was easier to write about this sort of thos! { ‘Dhere wete two doors that opened ad the righthand side of the hall. ‘He passed the first, reached the sec- ond.- This was the room that had \Once-been Reddy's and was now oc- eupied by Butch Connal. | A sudden disturbing suggestion eecurred to him. Butch Connal was away, but any one of Butch’s crowd -might be bunking up in there for the night. Nonsense! His lips firmed. He tried the door. Locked, of course, | His keys came into play again. ‘The first one would not work—nor the second. He was not so good, af- ter all! He made a third attempt with a third key, and this time, after Persisting tor a moment, he was suc- cessful. His face cleared as the lock “bolt clicked back responsively. He pushed the door open a few inches nt a time, silently, and (Peered into the room. There was only one window—a bay window that looked out on the rear, and the curtains that hung across the bay window, forming a sort of little al- ove, were not quite drawn. The *moonlight flooding in enabled him to see plainly. The bed was un cceupied. The room was empty. Colin slipped through the door- ‘Way, closed the door quietly, and stepped swiftly across the room to ‘window. Behind the portiéres ‘n window bay was a chair. He behind tho curtains and, ing on’ the chair, reached up the heavy brass curtain pole, =f Came away readily enough from ‘te supporta as he lifted jt; but its “Weight, even though the pole was of itse hollow, combined with the . of the heavy portitres, was juch more than he had expected ‘Dearly caused bim to lose his He recovered himself with @ muttered imprecation, stepped down trom the chair, and laid the ae and portiéres on the floor. *The right-hand knob.” Reddy had #aid. That would mean the right- ‘Raed knob as one faced'the window, FE course. Well, here it was—the Usual finishing touch to most curtain Poles, a balllike ornament. It re @ulred no effort to unscrew it, It eame away readily. He probed, with his fingers into the hollow of the pole. The envelope, ‘twisted into a roll, was there. He Pulled it out, flattened it into shape, and thrust it into his pocket. He screwed the knob back into Picked up the pole, and back- into the window bay, stood up wegain on the chuir. He hoisted the above his head to replace it on supports—and his hande, in mid- afr, became suddenly motionless. Whe portitres were slightly parted as they dangled in front of him, and jim the track of the moonlight he jeduld see the far end of the room. ‘The door from the hall was being watealthily opened. HE blood for an instant whipped | |= through Colin's veins, pounding jet his eardrums, and then a cold, u matural calm settied upon him. Th: }door was closed now, and a man wa: jeoming toward him across the room. He could see but little of the man’s} ; | face, for it was mostly hidden by the other’s hat brim but he could see quite plainly enough the revolver in the outflung hand. Colin’s lips tightened into a straight line. It seemed as though there had endured an eternity of time since he had first seen that door begin to open, though in reality he knew it could have been but seatcely more than the passing of a second. “Don’t move!” snarled the man. “You've got your hands above your head—keep ‘em there!” Colin’s mind was delving, prob- ing swiftly. What was he to do? Not a nice situation. Not likely, but there was always the possibility that one of Butch Connal’s crowd, or one of the gangsters who lodged in the house had seen him come in here; if not, then the Mask, both by tele phone and physical contact through proxy—tor, disguised or not, it was a certainty that this was not the Mask in person—was becoming ubiquitous tonight. This man was too tall to be the Mask. “All right, but this thing’s heavy,” Colin complained; then coolly: “And may 1 ask what you are doing here, and who you are?” “You're kind of fresh, ain’t you?” snapped the other. “Well, you won't be so fresh when I’m through with you! See? It don’t matter who I am. What matters is that you are a guy named Colin Hewitt.” “I am.” Colin admitted. “But how do you know?” “You're some talker, ain't you?” sneered the man. “I don’t need to see your map. I followed you here from your dump, that’s how I know.” “Oh, no, you didn’t!” Colin refuted confidently. “I’m quite sure of that.” “Sure, you're sure!” the man chuckled evilly. “Gummed up your trail and kept your eyes open, didn’t you? You're a hot detective writer, you are! Maybe if you get out of this alive, which the chances are you won't, you'll be able to hand out some of the real goods for a change. You were a laugh with your head go ing around like it was on a swivel trying to make sure no one was lamping you.” Colin’s ire rose. All doubt that he Was dealing with one of the Mask’s tools was gone now, and it was ob- viously true that he had been out: witted, but this arraignment was a bit stiff. ““PHANK you!” he said curtly. “Tell me how.” “Aw,” sniffed the man contemptu- ously, “there was nothing to it! | was waiting just around the corner with a car where I could watch that dinky little alleyway of yours in case you came out. I didn’t know whether I’d need a car or not, but I had it there. See? “You got a taxi before you'd gone half a block. I passed your taxi and after that I’ kept you,in sight be- hind. When you got uptown a bit where there wag more. traffic, you passed me. Get it? And when your taxi stopped.on Fifth Avente, I was going by you at about sixty per. “I didn't have to worry any more. 1 knew where you were going then, and I didn’t mind giving you a few minutes to get your work in so’s I could get the goods on you—like I have.” The curtain pole was heavy. But it was only in a sort of subconscious way that Colin was aware his arms were beginning to ache with the strain. He was trapped. He had meddled—and been caught in the act. And Reddy's letter was ‘fn his pocket, “Thanks,” he sald again curtly. “You have refused to introduce your’ self, but I suppose, after all, that would be superfluous. As I take it, you are representing a certain per- sonage known to both of us as the Mask, and ——”" “Cut it out! savagely. “You've gassed plenty. We'll get down to cases.” fronic laugh at himself was in his soul. It was what he would have had his “daring and resourceful” hero do, of course, if he had been writing the scene. Well, if it wa: plausible, there was a chance, an trap. This thing weighed a ton. How balanced on the chair like some rick performer on a stage? (Copurtokt, 1923, Frank L. Packard) Colin ta a wild chance, to- morrow. THE ARTMAN PRESS PRIN PHONE 51 POSSSSSecooeseneecreveseessseseserseaoeseoeseeeoleE _ SE SNE MR NE ORE Ac BIER CSE SE YEO I LEST ST TOOOTOLITAITIOTOOETS :. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE TING IN THE CITIZEN BLDG. CITIZE i Home Wedding Farewell Party Last. Night Fi or Wesley House Workers FRUIT VARIETY MAIN ONES A farewell party was tendered to the two workers at the Wesley House last night and was very largely attended. After selections by various of the young people, refreshments were served and a reception held for Miss Green and Miss Porter. The Rev. Alfred de Barritt, who gave an address, mentioned that for nine years Miss Green had worked with the Cuban people in Key West, saying the number of young people present, with th¢ members of the Mother’s Club, and other friends attending, show- ed the fine work that Miss Green had accomplished. It is a splendid thing to bring different people together and all workers who accomplished this task have done a service for Key West, he stated. Mr. De Barritt testified to the love and esteem the Cuban people have for Miss Green, and wanted her to realize that her work had not been in vain. “Miss Porter, who has acted as assistant to Miss Green has yobly done her part and has taken a full share of the arduous toil such a position exacted,” said the speak- er. The two ladies spoke in feeling! iterms of the happy years of serv- fice and of the splendid spirit the Cubans have shown in all they have jdone. Both speakers spoke of their affection for Key West, and a keen appreciation. for all the | kindnesses they have received from all classes, tt enjoyable program, ex- rendered, closed with an address by the acting pastor, Mr. J. Montero. | Mrs. Vinson was in charge of} the arrangements, and asked the audience to close by singing that splendid hymn. “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Dramatic Club Ariinpes _ Staging Three-Act Drama St. Mary’s Dramatic Club will make its initial stage appearance Wednesday night, August 9, in the Palace Theater presenting ‘For Love of Anne,” a delightful com- edy in three acts. The cast is re- hearsing three times a week under the direction of Father Dougherty, and those who have attended these rehearsals state that each member of the cast is perfect in his or her respective parts. Vincent McDermott and Rosinda Piodela play the leading charac- ter roles supported by James Moore, John Esperdy, Lance Lest- er, Jr., Marguerite Lacedonia, Poly Artman, Mrs. Henry Russell, Mary Whalton. The theme. of the play is a rob- bery that occurred one winter eve- ning on Duval street at the corner of Southard when Edward Belling- | ham goes out to purchase roses for | his wife’s dinner party. Complica- } tions arise which are eventually {straightened out by Mrs. Russell ;as Aunt Mary Ewan, and Poly Art- man as Willis Nugent, brother-in- jlaw to Mr. Bellingham. James Moore plays the part of Dr. Clayton, a psychologist, who detects a robber among those present at dinner. Marguerite ;Lacedonia, Lance Lester, Jr., are dinner guests. John Esperdy as {Mr. Willoughby, one of the victims of the robbery, is suited to the part and is well known as a character actor. Mary Whalton, as Yetta. the maid in the Bellingham house- hold, gives added support to a jstrong cast. Here Tomorrow Evening An event of the mid summer season will be the musical enter- tainment to be given tomorrow night in the Palace Theater by the Key West Municipal Band. The object of the concert and other entertainments proposed for the future is to secure new music and other necessities, especially music, which the. organization needs. Besides the musical program, a number of noted entertainers will appear in vocal numbers that will! please, and the selections by the band and orchestra have been as- sembled with much care. The following program been arranged for tomorrow, some of the numbers may changed: has b Sunday Evening On Sunday evening Miss Josefa Palenzuela became the bride of Arcadio Rodriggez The event took interrupted the man | | A sudden inspiration dawned tn | Colin’s mind. Grim, swift humor, an | even chance—if he could bait the | much longer could he stand here | lace at ‘the home of the bride’s Ezequiel John Lowe, of the export de- partment, Florida East Coast Rail-| will leave over the highw: afternoon, called to Miami Beach by the ill- ;way, left yesterday tness of Mrs. Li H. ja few days, left over the i | home in Miami. | Mr, and Mrs. J. J, Brown and} }two children, who had been visit- ing with Mrs. but} B. Stringfellow, who was a |wuest of friends in Key West for! East Coast yesterday afternoon for his Southern Melodies. a Raymond Overtures. ; 8. “Mammy’s Little -+ Kinky | Headed Boy” and “Four Leaf | Clover,” Mrs, Rafael Solano, Jr. | 4, “Mine” and “Play Fiddle | Play,” Mrs, M. E. Berkovitz. , ; 5. Guitar and Mandolin duet; { “My Man” and another eke ‘aes 6. ‘number to be selected, Mrs. Will | Norman. | 7. “Marta” and “Softly As In |The Morning Sunrise,” Mrs. Eva | Warner. 8. Medley Overture, jOn The Farm,” Orchestra. Before the performance the H and will play a few selections in front of the theater. “Down | Palenzucl, 1021 Watson street. The ceremony was performed by | Notary Public Enrique Esquinaldo, |Jr. The couple will reside in this ‘city. The groom is the son of Rafael | Rodriguez,. well known in Key | West. | Refreshments were served fol- | lowing the ceremony. PERSONAL MENTION | Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mesa and son y tomor- |row morning for Miami where| they will spend a few days andj| may leave later for points further } north. Miss Sadie Moss. teacher in the public schools of Key West. who; jbad been visiting in Asheville, |C.. where she also attended sum- jmer school, returned to the city/ |teday on the Havana Special. ] , } | Victor Larsen, who was spend-/ Brown's parents,/ing a few days in Key West with! | Mr, and Mrs. C, A, Roberts on Von}his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonis! | Pfister street, left over the high- |way Sunday morning for ‘home in Coral Gables. their} morada where Isla- his | Larsen, left yesterday for he conducts j business. —20¢ WEEKLY! GIVEN SENTENCE | CARD OF THANKS TURIN, Italy—Miss Edith Bur-} We w sot of this city, was sentenced to|and hea 46 days in jail for throwing a pillow at a railroad official on a train, h to express our sincere ! of those that so kindly helped during thanks to a jthe recent illness and death of! four beloved husband and father. MRS. AURELIO MARTINEZ MR. A. E. MARTIN MRS. EMILIO ROME MRS. J. H. KEATHLEY and Shortly after her graduation} om University of Washington! ilaw college, Derethee Se: attie has become asi Brown, the } Browder OF MANY TREES IS_ DISCUSSED TAKEN UP FOR DISCUSSION AT MEETING HELD IN STATE PLANT BOARD OFFICES To interest the people of Key West and Monroe county in the! care and preservation of the fruit trees, an interesting meeting was held in the Federal building yes- terday in the offices of the state plant board. Interesting talks were given by members of the U. S. department of agriculture and also members} of the state agricultural depart-| ment on the prevention and cure of plant infestation. Mayor W. HI Malone was appointed chairman of a committee to put the plan in effect. Those attending were §. A. Rohrer, of the department of en-! tomology, Washington; &. R. Seas-| ser. bureau of plant quarantine, } Washington; Dr. Wilmon.H, New-! ell, plant commissioner; Dr, J. H.! Montgomery, quarantine inspector; Raymond MeGuire, chairman of the board of control; A. H, Bland-| ing, A. C. Camp, A. C. Brown and! Reginald Hart, of the state plant board, Gainesville. A number of citizens were invit- ed to.attend the meeting. Among those who accepted the invitation | were Mayor Wm. H: Malone, Dr.| William R. Warren, Superinten-! dent of lighthouse William W. De-| meritt, Major William V. Albury! and Norberg Thompson, chairman of the board of county commis-! sioners. Characterized as one of the best} dog mushers in Alaska, Jane Sex- ton Jones was elected “Queen of} the Trail” by the Pioneers of; Alaska. | Magnolia and tow will come to COMING TO PORT, VESSEL IS ATTACHED TO EIGHTH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT The lighthouse tender Magnolia, from the Eighth Lighthouse Dis- trict, with headquarters at New; Orleans, is due in port in a few days with lightship 102 in tow. | Reports at the local bureau say} the ships left New Orleans en-} route to Key West several days ago but were ordered to go into Mobile harbor to get out of the possible path of the tropical dis- turbance. As soon as conditions permit, the Key West. Here the Ivy will take the 102 in tow and proceed to Mayport, Fla., where a vessel from the Sixth District will take over the lightship. The tow will be handled by ten- ders from the various districts un- til the destination at Staten Is- land, New York, is reached. The Ivy is out today placing markers at the sites selected for several aids to navigation one of which, at Tennessee Reef, will soon be under construction. Mrs. Lucille McMillin of Ten- nessee,‘ ciyil service head, is the fourth woman to be honored by| President Roosevelt by appoint- ment to a high, government post. TO SUBSCRIBERS If you do not receive your paper by 6:00 o’clock in the afternoon, use your telephone or your neighbor’s phone and call 51 and a paper will be sent to your home. . A complaint boy is on duty at this office from 6:00 to'7:15 p. m. for the purpose of delivering com- plaints. -Help us give you 100 j surance d THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS IS' AMOUNT PAID IN STATE; THIRTY-FOUR PERCENT IN- CREASE Florida life insurance policy- \holders and. beneficiaries were| paid $30,600,000 in 1932 accord- ing to the special “Life Payments Localized” number issued today by the National Underwriter, weekly insurance newspaper. This was an inerease of $7,800,000 or 34 ver- cent more than the 1931 total of in payments among all states, while it is 31st in population, the per capita payment being $20.90, Miami led Florida cities in life insurance payments in 1932 with $2,596,000 compared to $1,620,- 000 the year before or a 60 per- cent increase. Mountain Lake was second with $2,485,000. Jackson- ville came third with $1,413,000 followed by Tampa with $1,128,- Pensacola, $393,000; Saint Peters- OF LIFE INSURANCE | SHOWS INCREASE) $22,800,000. Florida ranked 30th} 000, Daytona Beach, $437,000; | BAPTIST CHURCH There will be a baptism service conducted this evening at the First Baptist church by Evangelist P. T. Taylor, who is now conducting revival meetings morning and night at this house of worship. An 86-year-old person will be in- cluded in other baptisms which will take place this evening, it is stated, with others scheduled for j baptism later on during the week. This is said to be Rev. Taylor's 126th revival held in Florida, and large crowds are now to be seen at the morning and evening serv- ices at this church, GOOD REASONS LIVERPOOL—Richard V, Neille of this city was granted a divorce because his wife eloped with a ;guest'at°a dance the couple was | giving. Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam recently announced her resig- nation as vice-president of the National ‘Aeronautic Association j because she finds herself. “at | variance with the views of those {that dominate the organization.” { Pensacola, $100,500; Raymond C. burg $342,000; Dunedin, $311,- 000; Polk City, $305,000; Or- lando, $262,000; | Tallahassee, $185,000; Lakeland, $145,000; Palm Beach, $118,000; Fort My- ers, $109,000; Coral Gables, $101,- | 000. Other leading cities were: | Gainesville, $93,000; Ocala, $83, 000; West Palm Beach, $77,000; Lake Wales, $73,000; Arcadia, $72,000; $69,000; Fort Pierce, liami Beach, $67,000; $66,000; Fort Lauder . The largest individual life in- th payment in Florida in 1932 was $297,660 on the life of Frederic W. Warner of Dune- percent service by calling 51 if you do not receive The Citizen. din, Other large payments were: H. Vernon Price-Williams, Miami, $194,499; Dudley R. Saunders, Green, Daytona Beach, $79,591; ; Henry Lemain, Tampa, $74,000; }Hobart C. Hare, Jacksonville, $65,500; Edwin M, Lively, Tampa, $62,000; James, A. Curtis, Lake Wales, pi ne J. James, Leesburg, 6982; Addi- son L. Evans Arcadia, $49,193; Ernest M. Morrow, Lakeland. $31,- 500; Thomas B, Hill, Hot Springs, $30,000, 666. | LIQUID . TABLETS - SALVE Checks Malaria in 3 days; Colds first day, Headaches or Neuralgia in 30 minutes, FINE LAXATIVE AND TONIC Most Speedy Remedies Known. bee Vé ucktes I feel closer to my cigarette each time I smoke I really can't help it. After all, one dees develop a personal re- gatd for a thing that comes in such intimate contact with one’s lips. 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