The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 16, 1947, Page 4

ee Chapter 30 N silence old Sven and Doug watched the man move along the catwalk. The slow plodding Bt was unmistakable. Ed Fraw- Even though it was what he had expected, what he had known must be the answer, Doug felt incredibly shocked. Long seconds passed before he became} 4), aware that old Larson was watching him intently. “You did not think it would be Ed?” Sven asked softly. - “Yes, yes I did, but now... .” “Il know.” Sven stroked his beard, “It is hard for the mind to accept unpleasant facts. It seeks about hoping for an excuse,— that the eyes are playing tricks or the ears betraying it. But in the end the truth cannot be ig- nored.” He gestured wearily to- ward the dam. “Ed is the killer.” Doug stared at him. “I have suspected for some time.” he said as though guessing Doug's thoughts. “Ever since he tried to murder me with that overdose of medicine in my, cup of hot milk. I knew I had not made the mistake. Elsa and Sukie were above suspicion, that left only Ed. It had to be someone ho knew my habits.” “I guessed the same thing from something Indian Joe told me,” Doug said. “Ed told him he was going to borrow more money that afternoon. Instead he cut the telephone wire so Elsa couldn’t reach a doctor, put the stuff in your cup and waited to watch the effect. On his way back to Joe’s he repaired the wire. He didn’t bother cutting the extension to the bunkhouse because it was Saturday and he thought every- one had left camp.” His eyes returned to the figure on the catwalk. Ed had stopped in the middle and was bending over arranging some gear. Doug had thought he was merely cross- | ing to the other side where Har- din waited. Now he stiffened... “Good Lord, sir, he’s planning to dynamite the dam!” Sven's fingers dug into his shoulder. “Easy Loy, he won't dynamite it while he’s on it. He's laying the stuff.” ee ae agen ee ee ae ae ee ee a a eee ee DiSercehtat To Be Strict Of | Child Labor Law | merly of Key West, entertained ‘at a stork shower in Miami, ‘given for Mrs. Ormand Cardova, Wife of a former Key Wester. | Prizes, In a series of games, {were won by Mrs. Ruby Norris and Mrs. Joseph Walker. : The color scheme of the dec- ,orations was pink and blue. ! (Special te The Citizen) TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 16.— Chairman Carl B.’Smith of the Yiert@a Industrial” Commission announced today that, with the beginning of the school term, the provisions of the Child labor Law will be strictly enforced. In cooperation with the school | authorities, the Child Labor Law was adopted to guarantee every minor the right to an education, as well as to protect his life, health and welfare. School At- tendance Law requires all minors under sixteen years of age to at- tend school, except those who may be exempt because of phy- sical or mental disabilities, or by obtaining an employment certifi- cate Provisions of the Act state that minors, twelve years of age or ever, may be employed during out of school hours. All minors wnder the age of sixteen years are prohibited from working in occupations. the industries ha ful dous prohibited are factory workshops, mills, me- chanical establishments, and laundries, or any industry in con- nection with power-driven ma- | chinery. Minors under sixteen vears of | age are prohibited from working more than six consecutive days a veek, or more than forty hours in any one week, or more than eight hours in any one day, or mere than five consecutive hours without an interval of at least, thirty minutes for lunch, or be-: tween the hours of 8 p. m, and 6 a. ™ Provisions | also state that youths of sixteen and seventcen shall not work between the hours of 10:00 p. m. and 6:00 a.m. with. out the approval of the Commis- sien, and again, not more than five hours consecutively without an interval of at least thirty min- utes All minors under eighteen vears of age, except those cn- gaved in domestic service in pri- vate homes and farms, during the hours when public schools are not h session, are required to hav: certificate, which may bh obtained by making application to the school principal or to the County Superintendent of Public Instruction Finployers should obtain and keep on file employment or age certificate: If the certificates “ow the minors are of the age established for the occupations fox which they are employed, the a WOTrAK empioyer | ntentional violation of the min- mum) age provisions. The Florida Workmen's Com- sensation Act provides a penalty double compensation if a mi- por te infured while employed in Among | protected against un- i THE KEY WEST CITIZEN S/TROUBLE SHOOTER BY CAMERON DOCKERY Doug swore softly and Sven shot him a sharp glance. “Come, it is time we stopped him.” He reached for his rifle leaning against a tree. They walked up the slope in the shadows making no effort to be quiet as the thundering cas- cade drowned their footfalls, At the end of the catwalk Doug said, “You stay here sir. I'll handle is “Have you a gun?” *I won’t need one—he’ll realize it’s a hopeless proposition.” Sven looked doubtful. “I’ll keep }you covered.” Doug was half way to Frawley |h when the other man looked up. He swore in anger and reached for his hip pocket. “What’re you doing here?’ “That’s my question,” Doug said, “I’m suppoeed to be on watch, remember?” “Just came down to check up,” Frawley’s voice was strained and harsh. “Drop the bluff,” Doug ad- vised, ‘“‘We’ve been onto you for some time.” Frawley watched him. Almost reluctantly his booted foot rose and shoved the dynamite into the lake. He started backing along the catwalk toward the opposite shore. Doug. saw the boss logger amare from the bushes at the end. “You come another step An- drews, and I'll drill you!” Fraw- ley said. Doug didn’t move. “That won’t get you anywhere. Look behind you.” “That’s an ‘old trick!” Frawley shouted, “Think I’m a fool?” “Hardin’s waiting for you at the other end—you can’t get away.” Blue flame spat into the night as Frawley whirled. Doug ducked and old Sven’s rifle answered the automatic. Frawley clutched at his shoulder. Doug and Hardin began closing in then. As the neared the middle of the rod Frawley fired again and again the j rifle responded. Suddenly, with a jcurse that echoed above the cataract Frawley flung the pistol from him, leaped into the lake and started swimming toward the thickiy-foresied end. Doug began stripping off his ‘Stork Shower Fer | Mrs. O. Cardova Mrs. R. P. Clements and daugh- jacket but Hardin caught him in a vise-like grip. “Let him go—it’s better this way. He won't get far in those boots.” § They watched in slow horror until the bobbing head and struggling arms reached the mid- dle of the lake and vanished be- neath the:surface and the watery mirror of reflected starlight was once more unbroken. ON the Larson’s long porch Doug stared across the fir tops below to the vividly sun- dyed waters of the Inlet. The voice of old Sven drifted out to im. “I knew it was Ed when Lud- low told me about the medicine. If I were to die, Ed would con- trol everything. Elsa wouldn’t get her share until she was twen y- one. I changed my will naming Slocum trustee, next day.” “And you think Ed was ree sponsible for the accidents?” “Yah, sure. If we didn’t make our contract we’d be more likely to sell tt White Rapids,—the ac- cidents were to scare the men and hold up work. Ed was all twisted inside.” Elsa slipped through the door and came up to Doug. “A penny for your thoughts,” she urged. “I was wondering how anyone could dislike working in this country.” “Then you're not leaving us?® Her voice caught a little. , “No. ... why should I?” “Well, your job for Mr. Slocum is done, isn’t it?” Her eyes were © laughing. Doug swo6re, then grinned. “How did you know? Did Hardin —damn him!” “Never mind. We need a new mill foreman, Grandfather wants you. “Is that the only reason you think I should stay?” Elsa’s face rivaled the sunset. “You know it isn’t, Doug.” His arm drew her close to him. “Just try to get rid of me now!” Doug heard a chuckle behind him and turned. Hardin was standing in the doorway, -his hands clasped above his head in acknowledged defeat and con- gratylation. THE END eo Inforzzal Concert Thursday Night Thursdzy is the date set for ter, Miss Martha Clements. for- {the informal concert to be spon- Gold and petroleum principal sources. of wealth in Colombia.: ! violation of the Child Labor Law, and the additional compensation _must be paid by the employer and not the insurance carrier, Smitkpointed out. In addition to the Penalty of double compensa- tion, criminal action may also be ‘taken as a result of illegal em- ployment of a minor. The penal- ty for illegally employed child labor is a fine not to exceed $500 and imprisonment not to exceed six months. Each day during which any violation continues constitutes a separate offense. Full information covering all regulations of the Act are avail- ‘able at the office of the Florida mineral ‘Industrial Commission, Tallahas- is Good for Me” | 1 AM PROUD OF MV SAFETY AND COURTESY RECORD H are the sored by Troop 253, Boy Scouts of America, under Scoutmaster Tony Martinez. The affair, which will feature some of the outstanding local tal- ent, will be held in St. Mary’s Parish Center, 1021 Duval street. No admission will be charged but a silver offering will be taken up for the Scouts in order that they may purchase some netded troop equipment... -- | Pianists for the night will bé Beatrice Moreno and Mary ly Saunders. Vocalist’ numbers will be handled by Claudina La Fe and Mrs. Cuca D. Owen. : Edna Romaguera will tap dance ‘and Dolores Losey will render a ballet number. Other’ well- known local performers will fill out the night’s entertainment. Apply To Wed Applications for marriage li- censes were filed yesterday with County Judge Raymond R. Lord |by Glenn L. 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