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The Clinton News Record, 1942-01-29, Page 2PAGE 2 r�♦oee��:p�c ip i i Fsiv w�. FO PSP; FF .n ,... ��cee FBF �06c o o�.°oepaao SOp F',�'co - 'Y `..�'.•..C.;..9s.a.....,...ai?.•;e`..9.,fA.�3,►pi`1o...... ,. ,.:� > ... a�,9�at�a'.*o.r �..�:e,t.......,. .,� .....va. v © STOKES 6i,' ,E d cry Queen CHAPTER XII SYNOPSIS Harley Longsteet, broker,is,'mitr- dered-on a trolley. Cherry Browne. his fiance, DeWitt, his, partner De- Witt's second wife Fern, his (laugh - tet Jeanne and her fiance Christopher Lord, Pollux,Cherry's vaudeville friend, Ahearn,friend of DeWitt, Im- .periale, middle-aged Latin, and Mich- The Clinton News -Record with which is Incorporated THE NEW ERA TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION 11.50 per year in advance, to Can- adian addresses; $2.00 to the U.S. or .other foreign countries.. No paper !discontinued until all arrears are ;paid unless at the option of the pub- lisher. 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MEIR ' Barrister -at -Law :Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario Proctor in Admiralty, Notary Public- and Commissioner. ;Offices In Bank of Montreal Building Hours: 2.00 to 5.00 Tuesdays and Fridays. D.11 McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Electro Therapist, Massage Office: Huron Street, (Few Doors west of Royal Bank) Hours—Wed. and Sat. and blg appointment. FOOT CORRECTION shy manipulation Sun -Ray 'Treatment Phone 207 EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licenser; Auctioneer' For Huron. Correspondence promptly answered, Immediate arrangements can be made for Sales Date at The News -Record, Clinton, or by calling Phone 203. Charges Moderate and Satisfaction Guaranteed. ael Collins, brawny Irishman,. are with him when the murder is committed. District Attorney Bruno, Inspector Thumm, and Drury Lane, retired Shakespearean actor, investigate. Ev-' eryone seems to have a grievance against Longstreet. Another man is later murdered. He is identified as the conductor of the death trolley. Bruno and Thumm believe DeWitt killed Longstreet and Wood. DeWitt' is tried for Wood's murder. Lane proves his innocence. DeWitt, home- ward bound, is murdered on the train. His fingers are rigidly crossed in. death. The two conductors show by their punches in DeWitt's. ticket that DeWitt was a frequent passenger.. Doubtless the murderer knew this. Lane finds a note in DeWitts safe, post-dated four months, signed Martin Steges.- "Get ready to pay," it warns. "You may be first." Later CYbllins at- tempts suicide. He swears innocence, though admits following DeWitt on 'the train. • HAROLD JACKSON Licensed Auctioneer Specialist in Farm and Household' Sales. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. Prices reasonable; satis- faction guaranteed. For information etc. write or phone Harold Jackson, R,R. No. 4 Seaforth, phone 14 -661. 06-012 THE MCKILLOP MUTUAL Fire Insurance Company Head Office, Seafortit, Ont. Officers: 'resident, Wm. Knox Londesboro; Vice -President, W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Manager and Sec. Treas., M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: Wan. Knox, Londesboro; Alex. Broadfoot, Seaforth; • Chris. Leonhardt, Dublin; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; 'Thos. Moylan, Seaforth; W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Alex McEw- ing. Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; Hugh Alexander, Walton. List of Agents: E. A. Yeo, R.R. 1, Goderich, Phone 603r31. Clinton; Jas. Watt, Blyth; John E. Pepper, Bruce- R.R. No. 1; R. F. McKercher. Dublin, 11.R. No, 1; J. F. Preuter, Trodhagen; A. G. Jarmuth, Bornholm, tR.R. No. 1. Any nonep to be paid may be paid • to the Royal Bank, Clinton; Bank of '-Commence, Seaforth, or at Galvin • Cutt's Grocery, Goderich. Parties desiring to effect insur- . ante or transact other business will ' be promptly attended to on applica- •tion to any of the above officers ad - Annetta to their respective post offi- .eee. Losses inspected by the director CANADIAN: A1C TME `'ABLE Trains will strive at and depart from Clinton as follows; Buffalo and Goderich Div. Going East, depart 6.43 a.m. Going East, depai t 3.00 p.rn. Going West, depart 11.45 a.m. Going West. depart 9.50 p.m.. London—Clinton - Going 5•,uih al 250 haat- ..08 p.m. "You—you tagging me for that murder? I've told you the truth, in- spector -honest to God "Nobody's arresting you for De- Witt's bump." Thumm winked at Bruno. We're just holding you as a material witness." Drury Lane was seated in a se- vere room smiling across a desk at a dark Latin dressed in a morning coat.; "Such an honor," Juan Ajos was' saying. "When I was a young attache I remember you ..." . "Haveyou ever heard of. Felipe Maquinchao?" "Our sins come home to us," Ajos said lightly. "Yes, I have met the good senor. What would you like to know?" "Anything about him that you con- sider interesting." "Felipe Maquinchao is a represen- tative of the Uruguayan department of justice. He came several months ago to New York on the trail of Mar- tin Stopes, an escaped convict from Montevideo prison. "And how is it that a man with the Anglican name of Stopes was incar- cerated in a Uruguayan prison," "It seems that in 1912 Stopes, a young prospector, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, a native Brazilian. He was convicted on the overwhelming evid- ence of his tlueo prospecting part- ners. They testified they bad witnes- sed the murder and were for -^;1 to beat and bind Stopes in order to bring him to justice by boat from their mine in the interior. They also brought the body and Stopes' daugh- ter, a two-year-old child. Stopes gave no defense. He was temporarily der- anged. The child was placed in a Montevideo convent." "Diel the motive for the crime come. out during the trial?" Lane asked. "The three partners testified they heard 'screams and ran in .a shack just in time to see Stopes cleave the woman's skull with a machete. He was, it seems, a man of passionate temper. In the twelfth year of his imprisonment he executed a daring escape. It was of such a nature that it had obviously been planned over a period of many years. The whole of South America was scoured but there was no trace. Meanwhile the three partners had sold out their mine, a rich one, and returned to the United States." "Returned?" asked, Lane. "Were they Americans?" "I have forgotten to tell you their names were Marty Longstreet, Jack DeWitt and William C'rocket—" Lane's eyes Were glittering. "Do you know that two of the :nen mur- dered here recently were the partners of the firm of DeWitt & Longstreet?" Ajos' black eyes popped. "That is news indeed. Then their premonitions "What do you mean? The consul spread his hands.. "Last WN U• RELEASE July Uruguayan police received an unsigned letter from New Yorlc, later admitted by DeWitt to have been sent by himself. It stated that Stopes was in New York and suggested that Uru- guay investigates Maquinohdo was, assigned to the case. Since he sus- pected that only one of the old part- yers would have cause to send such information, Maquinchao looked up ;Longstreet and DeWitt. He had en- deavored to trace the other partner, but Crockett had dropped out of the triumvirate when they returned. De- Witt invited Maquinehao 'to live at his,hame white in the country and use it as a sort of headquarters from which to operate. DeWitt showed him a threatening letter, signed by Stopes, but both partners urgedhim to keep it from the police, pleading the story of their humble beginnings and the sordid murder -trial would come out. Maquinchao consulted me, and we decided because of their posi- tion to acquiesce, Both men had re- ceived) similar letters sporadically over a period of some five years, all from New York. Maquinchao spent a month in vain searching, then re- turned to Uruguay." • Lane was thoughtful, "And, no trace of Crockett was ever found:?" "Maquinchao learned from DeWitt that they heard from him periodically, chiefly from Canada, although both maintained they had not been in com- munication with him for six years." "Of course," murmured Lane, "we have only the word of two dead men for this information. Do the records contain any mention of the fate of Stope's daughter?" Ajos shook his head. "Only that she was taken away from the Mon- tevideo convent at the age of six." "You can, if youwill," continued Lane, adjusting his cape, "do an even greater service.. Would you cable your government for a telephoto- graph of Stopes' fingerprints, to be followed by a telephotograph of his. face, if there is such a camera record, and a complete description? I am al- so interested in William Crockett, if you can secure similar information" "It shall be done immediately." Inspector Thumm was conducted by Quacey out on the roof of the Hamlet's' tower. Drury Lane lay, almost nude, on a bearskin, arms shading his eyes from the sun. ' "Weil," said Thumm, "things are looking up. I've conte down to re- port new developments—one particu- larly." "Collins, I take it?" "Yes. I suppose Bruno told you what happened. We've clug back into his history and discovered just why he's been so anxious to recoup itis market losses. He's been 'bor- rowing' the State's money, on his income-tax job, to play the market. He lost, and took a last fifty grand at the time Longstreet tipped him off to plunge on International Met- als. That was his attempt to cover bis embezzlements., We have a pret- Ity strong case against him." "In court, under the magic of the District Attorney's oratory," com- mented Lane with a senile, "I have no doubt but that Collins will appear the guilty than. But have you con- sidered, Inspector ,that when Collins heard the police at his door, at five o'clock in the morning, his frenzied mind leaped to the conclusion he was to be arrested for grand larceny? This would account for his .attempted suicide and his statement that you would never 'get' him alive," Thumm scratched' his head. "That's just what Collins said this morning. As a matter of fact, Bruno sent hie confidentially to ask your opinion. You see, we want to indict him on the murder charge. But Bruno's had his fingers burnt once, and he doesn't care to go through the experience again." "Inspector Thumm," said Lane, "Bruno will never convict Collins of the DeWitt murder." Thmnm did not reply at once. When 1,1 "The three - partners testified they - heard screams and ran in shack just in time to see Stopes cleave the woman's skull." iS RECORD he 'spoke it was almost diffidently. don't mean to push you, ;Mr. Lane, but for the third time since ` I've renown you you've- lnad'e a positive statement ,about these crimes, How are you so sure Collins can't be con- victed'?" "That," said Lane; "Is a long story. On the other hand, we have reached the point where it is time for me to prove as well as pose. I think I ,shall be able to prick your case against Collins,. this very afternoon." Thuemn grinned, "Now you're talking! 1 feel better already . Developments? On examining De- Witt's - files at is office ' we found cancelled vouchers --two checks a year for the past fourteen years-- made ears—made out to a,chap by the name of William Crockett. • Lane did not stir, "William Crockett. Hum . Inspector, you are the harbinger of generous news: For what amounts were the checks and through what bank or banks had they been cancelled?" "Not one -of' them was for less than fifteen thousand dollars, although the amounts varie't'. They were all cashed at the Colonial Trust of Mon- treal." "More and more interesting, In- spector. And how were the checks signed—were they personal signatur. es of DeWitt or firm checks?" "They seemed to be firer checks; they were signed by both DeWitt and Longstreet. There's no record in the office of the reason for the semi- annual checks; they were appliecl fif- ty-fifty against the drawing accounts of the two men. The tax records are all right, too—we checked there." "Did you investigate this Crock- ett?" "Mr. Lane!" said Thumm reproach- fully: "The Canadian people must think we're crazy, we've hounded them so. Funny thing there. We found this Crockett had been deposi- ting the checks through the mail from various places. in Canada, and draw- ing against these deposits by check. He spent his dough, evidently, almost as fast as he got it. The bank could give no description of him and no clue to his present whereabouts, ex- cept that statements and vouchers were requested to be mailed to a general post -office box in Montreal. We investigated the post -office box, but nobody could remember how long before anyone had called there, al- though it was empty at the time we had it searched. We swung 'back to the DeWitt & Longstreet office and found the checks all had been mailed to the same post -office address. And as far as the postal box is concerned, it's paid for by the year in advance— also by mail." Ten minutes later they were seat- ed in Lane's Iibrary. Lane, in a gray eiressing-gown, was consulting a large neap of New Jersey while Inspector Thumm looked on. The actor turned with a smile of sheer satisfaction. "The time has come, Inspector, to snake a pilgrimage of some import- ance." "We're off at last?" "But not the last pilgrimage, In- spector," •murmured Lane. "Perhaps tate penultimate. My instinctive sense of the dramatic prevents me from spoiling a perfect climax for you. Do as I suggest and, provided the fates are with us, I can furnish excellent evidence that will cause your case against Collins to collapse. This will naturally disturb our good friend the District Attorney, but we must protect the living. Telephone from here at once to the proper authorities,. Inspector. IIave a squad of men meet us as soon as possible this afternoon at Weehawken, Among them must be men equipped with dragging appar- atus." "Dragging' apparatus?" Thumm was dubious. "Dragging . , ." "I should say that your men be prepared for any contingency. Ale, Quaceyl" The diminutive wigmaker, his old leather apron bound about his tiny waist, had trudged .into the library bearing a large manila envelope with a consular imprint. A. message. through Uruguay," Lane said gayly to Thumm, who looked blank. Thutnm could not disguise ]tis cur- iosity. "Is that a photo of a set of fingerprints ,or am I seeing things, Mr. Lane?" - "These, Inspector," replied Lane, waving the photographs in the air, "are telephotographs of the finger- prints of a most interesting gentle- man; named Martin Stopes." "Oh, I beg your pardon," said Thumm. "1 thought it had something to do with the case." "My dear Inspector ,these are the case!" Thumm regarded Lane with the hypnotized' stare of a light -blinded rabbit. "What case? Who in the name of glory is Martin Stopes?" (TO BE CONTINUED) SWEET CAPORAL CENBEOETOACOCASM.D" JAN. 29, 1942 Huron For. Hospitality That slogan ,18 well on the way to being •famous already. Selectee]' with care by the direetors of the big Inter- national Plowing Match, it will be- come most significant, 'It is the op- portunity for one of Canada's finest countries to show a true spirit of hospitality. On the first day of the mateh, the Lions Clubs of the county will spon- sor a monster Old Boy's Reunion. Former residents of the Bounty from all pants of %he United States are ex- pected to return for the occasion when their native county will demonstrate that it can and, will sponsor the great- est International Plowing Match ever known. Preparations For two years now• preparations have been under way for the great event. Realizing that material neces- sary for the staging of the snatch would become hard to procure as the war progressed, Maintenance Chair- man J. M. Eckert, Secretary J. 0. Shearer and Finance Chairman Hugh Hill travelled to the neighboring county of Elgin' where they procured a great deal of material from the com- mittee which staged the match there in 1940. This material included stakes, signs and display racks. It was stored and will soon be taken out and made ready for this fall's event. County Engineer T. R. Patterson cooperated with the committee and plans of the plowing match site were prepared. These plans show the loca- tion of roads, creeks, ditches, farms, buildings and fields. Knowing the amount of traffic which will be using the roads to and from the site of the ' 1:,.,ernational Plowing Match the township councils of both Hullett and McKillop have been working on the roads during the past year. Several roads and culverts have been widened in order to make the handling of traffic a great deal more efficient. County Displays At the International Plowing Match staged by Elgin county in 1940 one of the features of the whole match was an outstanding county display. 11 featured the diversified products of the county all the way from purebred cattle to tobacco. All those who wit- nessed the display agreed that it was one of the high spots of the show. It is hoped that farmers -and manu- facturers of the county of Huron will cooperate in arranging a display re- presentative of the diversified pro- ducts produced in Huron. Possessing unique industries such as the flax:, mills at Lucknow, Seaforth and Blyth and having two exceptionally, large salt plants, Huron is in a position to put on a most interesting display. As an example you can take the case of road machinery which is manufactur- ed in Goderich; it is a surprise to many when they become aware that this equipment helps build road's in all parts of the world. Suggestions will he welcomed along the line of a county display and the earnest cooperation of all in the county is respectfully solicited by the. .w w Affects as a landlord emit Co trot. as It tenant AS a part of the general plan to halt further increases in the Cost of Living, the Government on December 1, 1941, extended the policy of the Price Ceiling to rentals for all commercial and housing accommodation in Canada. Generally speaking the'new rental laws provide that: (1) No oral or written lease for any commercial or housing accommodation (furnished or unfurnished) may legally be made after October 11, 1941, at a rental higher than the rentallawfully payable under the lease in effect on that da unless an application for increased rental has been made to and approved by al ocal Rentals -Com- mittee of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Such an application must be based on specified circumstances arising since October 11, 1941. NOTE: Land and premises used solely for farm purposes are not subject to rent control. (2) A tenant is entitled to a renewal of his lease unless the landlord requires the premises for certain reasons named in the Board's Rental Orders and has given the tenant a written notice to vacate within the time and in the manner prescribed -therein. If this notice to vacate is contested by the tenant, the landlord must secure a Court Order for possession. is) Copies of all Rental Orders and Regulations of the / Board and application forms for rectal variations are available from any of the regional or sub -offices of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, and, in areas where such offices are not yet established. from the Clerk of any County or District Court or local Rentals Committee, VIOLATIONS of these orders are punishable by law and should be reported in writing to the Prices and Supply Representative Regional Office, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, at the nearest of any of the following cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, North Bay, London, Toronto, Brockville, Montreal, Quebec, Saint John, Halifax or Charlottetown. Cyril DeMara Owen Lobley Administrator of Housing Rentals Administrator. of Commercial Rentals Issued under the authority of THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD, Ottawa, Canada committees now in the process of ar- ranging details in the International Plowing Match to be held this fall in Huron County. V WHAT YOUR, WAR SAVINGS STAMPS CAN ACCOMPLISH $10 will stop a tank with one round of 18 or 25 -pounder shells. w $20 buys a cannonade of four 3.7 - inch anti-aircraft shells. w775 will provide a 500-1b. bomb to drop over Berlin or Berchtesgaden. $5' will stop a Hun with five ma- chine-gun bursts. $5 will let a soldier fight for you with 100 rounds of rifle ammunition. THESE MATERIALS ARE {VITAL TO WAR INDUSTRY METALS(r,`;" 00 000T5"LL) RAGS PAPER FATS AND BONES ALL war industries need sags ... handfuls of rags ... pounds of rags ... tons of rags. And you can help supply them. Without rag wipers to clean the cutting lubricant from planes, millers, drills, lathes, Canadian war workers Would be inefficient, their output reduced, their efforts hampered. Without rags, explosive plants would slow up, aeroplane factories would find their production out, and wheels of shell factories would dawdle. Start as old-fashioned rag bag in your house today. All kinds of old, worn-out, too small and other- wise useless garments are badly needed by war industries= -everything front cotton underwear to old shirts and ties—from Grandpa's red flannels to Grandson's seatlass corduroy pants. These are real sinews of war which you can supply. Every rag in your home should go to war industries through your Salvage Committee. Clean out and clean up on Hitler! DON'T THROW IT AWAY THROW IT AT HITLERJI5 %tto. FOR COLLECTION ---,TELEPHONE • 345, Douglas Garage Mont of National War Services Honourable J. T. Thorson Minister