The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 14, 1936, Page 4

PAGE FOUK The Wrong Murderer By HUGH CLEVELY THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Ceoececcaceccoococccaccoocgcasocassecgooooolle SATURDAE. NOVEMSEER 14 2956. pany aiso carries a goed line of in-] aie and spray guns. i [A The Sr Ls rai suoere | Announcemnt of the €lass be La Palma Beauty Shoppe + | Bible DOLLAR SALE MONDAY grey oscsonagag halle in this isue of The Citi- | Honors Teacher Holtsberg wil hold a Dollar'zen. It is located at 219 Simon- 2 Monday morning and is ad-! ton street. od | Evergreen Bible Class of First|-vertising in this issue many Spe-| Miss Myrtle (Kitty) Sanchez,}mon on Sund= tacviaw, 2 weak ta Kaow if you'll do | Green creations, ere bas adapts Methodist (Stone) Church met! ¢ial arene Also aiomatined) proprietor of the shoppe, is a first "me at T : “Ot coeree” she answered. She | ward to the dance and fashion last Thursday evening in the ea hepa egg as ge eR OR, ap pew < —_ ; —_ acess a ; | graduated from the Viennese Acad.) =" = ans | FOR CHCKES RAISING eoecesesccecescscoose | SYNOPSIS: Iustead of io erence Mahony into en ne that he had murdered Vincent Lit- fle, as he had expected, Inspector Kennedy has heard a fairly con- Gineing ‘denial He (2 inolined to Terence Te % nd Terence (a fecting @ plan to capture and Zonvict the real murderer. who ta Ambrose Lawson. head of a kid- napping and dope ring. Now, Ken- nedy, another detective. and Ma- hony are on thetr way to a vacant Rouse where Ruth Eraser. friend of Mahony’s, is hiding. Trying to help At Marlborough Road Station -he. rang her up. “This is Terence Mahony speak- ing,” he said. “The police decided to let me go after all, thanks to the word you put in for me at our in- Devotees of the dance and ad- Terence, Ruth has got herself into trouble. Chapter 36 EMPTY HOUSE AHONY was filled with forebod- ing. Number 618 St. John’s Wood Road was the house where he had left Lawson’s crooks tied up. Would Ruth be there when he and Inspector Kennedy arrived? In a quarter of an hour they had arrived, had sprung up the steps, and found the front door slightly open. They went in; the house was silent. Inspector Kennedy flashed his electric torch in front of him, The first room they entered was the drawing-room in which Mahony had left the two bound crooks. On the floor were pieces of the rope which Mahony had used to tie the two men. The rope had been cut, Inspector Kennedy examined it, frowning. Sergeant Dawkins uttered and exclamation and stooped and Picked something up from a corner. “Hallo!” he said. “This looks as though she’s been here.” He held out a woman’s bag. : The bag was Ruth’s; the contents proved that. But neither Ruth nor anybody else was in the house. “lL wonder what's happened to her?” said Inspector Kennedy in a worried tone. “Have you any ideas on the subject, Mahony?” For a moment Mahony did not an- swer. His heart was full of fear for Ruth. So far as he could see, only one thing could have happened to her. “I’m afraid she’s fallen into the hands of the dope and kidnapping gang,” he said in a low voice. Inspector Kennedy nodded. “Have you any idea where they tould have taken her?” he asked. “None at all,” answered Mahony. There was a pause. Then the In- spector asked another question. “Where does Lawson come into all this? What is the meaning of that reference to him in her letter?” “He’s the head of the dope and kidnapping gang,” answered Ma- hony briefly. “What—Ambrose Lawson?” ez- claimed the Inspector in an amazed voice, “Have you any proof of your statement?” “Not a scrap,” answered Mahony. “If you accused him, he’d only laugh {n your face. But after you'd left the house he’d make arrangements to have you quietly murdered. Think this over. I told Bassett I was pretty sure Lawson was the head of the gang. 1 told Lee-Ramsden that I’d told Bassett. Lee-Ramsden immedi- ately told Lawson. Within about an hour of Lee-Ramsden telephoning Lawson this morning Bassett's house was attacked by armed gunmen. Doesn't that strike you as peculiar?” “Very peculiar,” agreed Inspector Kennedy dryly. He was silent for a time, thinking. Mahony’s statement surprised him, but he was not altogether disin- clined to believe it. Inspector Ken- nedy looked at Mahony very keenly. “I'm not going to keep you any longer now, Mahony,” he said in a slow, meaning voice. “I expect you'll have a lot to do tonight. But i'm letting you go on the condition that you report at my office at the Yard at ten in the morning, and tell me if you have any news of Miss Fraser. Is that a bargain?” Mahony perfectly understood that the Inspector was giving him a chance to try to rescue Ruth. He did not blame the Inspector for the condition attached to that chance. “That's a bargain,” he said curtly. “Good luck to you,” said Inspector Kennedy. ITH that Mahony left the house. When he had gone Sergeant Dawkins spoke to Inspector Ken- nedy. “What do you reckon he'll do, sir?” he asked. The Inspector shook his head. “I don’t know. Something pretty @rastic if I'm any judge of character. Tshouldn’t be surprised if somebody gets hurt tonight.” But Lawson would probably not be easy to catch; he would be guarded. Mahony smiled grimly; he had thought of a way of catching him. Bisa had played one part tonight; mow she could play another. But she need not know she was playing it. was eager to do something to try | parade which is to be given to-| nex to honor their teacher, W. S. to make up for the harm she had done. “I want to speak to Mr. Lawson to night,” went on Mahony. “Could you ring him up and ask him to come round and see you about eleven- thirty? But don’t tell him 1 want to speak to him, or he won't come.” night at the Habana-Madrid Club, by the Junier, Woman’s Club, Those in charge of the fashion’ show are confident that the pat-: ronage tonight will be amazed at the beautiful creations’ whith will be modelled by the members of Eakins, with a surprise party. | Several readings given by mem«|: : bers of the c'ass ‘were enjoyed by all presnet:’ Each ‘inémber ex- pressed their. appreciation of Mr. Eakins as‘ their teacher. He re- “Well... I'll do it tf 1 can, but 1 | the club, which are the latest in’ sponed in a very cordial manner don’t know whether I shall be able to get hold of Mr. Lawson,” an swered Elsa. “He told me he was go ing out tonight, to some club—the | Golden mode and materjal from the mar-/ kets of the north. The club members young and, enthusiastie, have for the past sev-! expressing his love: ad. willingness ‘to serve them. Delicious refreshments were something or other. I’m ter- | era) weeks been actively engaged served and a pleasant evening en- ribly sorry. Though, if I ring up his house, perhaps his butler will be able to tell me where he’s gone.” So Lawson had gone to the Golden Centipede. A thrill of exultation ran through Mahony. “Never mind,” he said. “I'll see him some other time.” With that he rang off, left the station, and took a taxi to his lodg- ings. He spent twenty minutes at his lodgings disguising himself accord ing to the directions which had been given to him by the assistant at Clarkford’s. He spent five minutes carefully rubbing ont the name on the Golden Centipede membership cards which he‘had-taken from the two crooks’ that afternoon, and writ- ing in another‘mame; ‘Phen he set out for:his appointment with his gang. © AT talt vast leven tie’ met them, as arranged, in a little quiet square not far from Jermyn Street, They arrived in two cars, the first car containing two men ip evening dress, and the three huge bottles of champagne which Mahony had or dered, the other car containing the remaining four men clad in their) rough sea-going clothes, Mahony gave them all careful directions and they started for the Golden Centi- pede Club. The Golden Centipede had two en- trances, a front entrance in the courtyard, and a tradesmen’s en- trance in a quiet alley at the back of the club. The car containing Ma hony, the two men in evening dress, and the biggest of the four other men, drove to the front entrance. The second car drove to the back en- trance, Inside the front entrance was a flight of stairs, which wound up- wards to a landing on which were. situated the men’s and women’s cloak-rooms. At the entrance to the men’s cloak-room sat a large, uni- formed commissionaire to see that non-members, unaccompanied by members, did not enter the club. From the landing another flight of stairs led upwards to the dance room and cocktail bar. Mahony and the two men in eve- ning dress, clutching their jeroboams of champaign, mounted the steps that led up to the first landing in a somewhat uncertain manner; they had the appearance of being rather drunk. The commissionaire frowned slightly; he stepped forward. to challenge them. “Are you a member, sir?” he de- manded. “Sure I'm a m-member,” replied Mahony thickly. “Here’sh card,” He pulled out his faked member- ship card, held it in front of the com- missionaire, and thrust it into his pocket again. “Brought a a couple of friendsh ‘long for @ di .” went on Mahony sol- emnly, “2 rthday. Have to pay entransh fee and sign book, § sup- Dose? Pay it for me, there'sh good tellow.-Here you are.” ‘He thrust‘a couple of pound notes into the commissionatre’s hand. “Very: good, sir,”he' said, Mahony and his companions went om up the stairs towards the dance floor. From the bottom of the stairs, by the front entrance, a voice hailed the commissionaire. “Oi, mate!” = At the bottom of the stairs stood dignant. With an air of immense dignity he descended the stairs, “Wot d'you want?” he demanded, “This ain't no place for the likes of you. You ‘op it.” “*Arf a minute, matey,” he said in @ conciliatory tone. “Just ‘ave a good look at this.” As the commissionaire bent for- ward, a fist came upward, taking him fairly under the ehin. Tiseat com- missionaire slumped forward uncon- scious. (Copyright. 2.8 Hugh Clevely} Several people, Monday, get very, wory si bers of the party. in making all the necessary ar- rangements for this brilliant af-| fair and are confident that noth-! ing heretofore seen in Key West, will equal the displays this eve- ning. In addition the dance music has, been carefully and specially se- lected for the occasion and some of the latest dance numbers will be played by an excellent orches- tra. Dancing will begin at 9 o’elock, the fashion parade will begin at 10. Lester-Delaney Naptial Event This morning 8 o’clock in St, Mary’s Star of The Sea church during the solemn ceremony of the nuptial mass, Miss H. Leonella Lester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lancelot Lester, and Francis’ X. Delaney, son of Mr. and Mrs.! Frank Delaney, were united in’ holy wedlock. Rev. A. L. Mau-; reau, S. J., officiated. The ceremony was peuareaal in the presence of the families of the high contracting parties as it was the wish of both Mr. Delaney and Miss Lester that there be no invitations issued for the nup- tials, Mr. and Mrs. Delaney will be at home to their many friends at the Delaney apartments at the corner of Caroline and Simonton streets. PARKER SERVICE SUNDAY EVENING Another Seth Park service will | “ be given at Fleming Street Metho- dist church Sunday evening at 7:30 o’elock, Some. months ago a Seth Parker service was given and by popular request a similiar one is being ar- ranged for tomorrow nizbt. The ehurch wi'l be lighted by kerosene lamps, and an old-fash- ioned pedal organ will be used. Great o'd hymns of the Ages will be sung, it is stated. eel | KEY WEST PEOPLE can not afford to miss the : description of Key West eaitlhiitiey, which will appear in tomorrow’s KEY WEST SUNDAY STAR It is by that brilliant columnist, | — | Russell Kay, ,Joyed by all. Those present were: Mr. and i Mrs. W. S. Eakins, Mrs, Mispat:} 'Roberts, Mrs. Eliza Young, Mrs. | Anna Watkins, Mrs, Florence ! Curry, Mrs. Annie Baker, Mrs. iLina Lopez, Mrs. Nelie Baker, oe Sallie Lundquist, Mrs, Mary Costar, Mrs. Bessie Pinder, Mrs. Antionette Roberts, Miss Caroline Zair and Mrs. Bertie Higgs. |D lance Tonight | | At Raul’ 's Club | “Charlie and His Islanders”, Hawaiian orchestra of New York,|shipment of ‘new’ dresses will be the special feature on to- night’s program at Raul’s Club on Roosevelt Boulevard. | Musie for dancing will be fur- jnished by John Pritchard and his {popular dance orchestra. Local Poetry - | Society Listed Mrs. Hildegard Ott Senior} ‘teacher at Key West Sunior-Senior| High School has just received a copy of the Direé¢tory of Learned | Societies, Research and Other ; Cultural Bodies issued by the Di- ‘vision of Intellectual Coopera- tion, Pan American Union, Wash- jington, D. C. In this directory is listed the !Pan American Poetry Society, ‘San Carlos Building. This organ ization was founded and has_ its headquarters in this city. Mrs. Russell was one of the founders. (D. ARONOVITZ Department Store SPECIAL MONDAY Angora Dresses, Printed Dress- es, Flat Crepe Dresses, sizes up. to 46, all assembled on one rack, priced $1 98 ° for quek sale ........ WOo.L CHILDREN’S DRESSES and SUITS, COATS and HATS to match. Boys’ jj Sailor Suits and Overcoats. Baby’s Sweaters, Twin Sweat- er Set POPULAR PRICE: COMPLETE SHOWING READY-TO-WEAR Swagger Suits, Evening Dresses, .Wool Dresses, Street Dresses, Knit Suits and Eve- ning Wraps. 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