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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-08-15, Page 2r Ae(icL Z PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT •l: LIL' hili" leCti TV',-AiriUUlti r Arm moo araX)11,7., 11.;r ' w COPYRIGHT SIR TIMOTHY WADE: dubbed "Tim the Teaman" by the irreverent. Self-made millionaire, with hobby of growing orchids. Nearing sixty years of age, but wiry. He is .the victim of a kidnapping plot which later in olves his niece. 'ELICITS DELBOS: Tall, slim and blonde; unexpectedly English in appearance and outlook, despite her French name. Sir Timothy's sister married a • Frenchman,. but the daughter was orphaned at an early ago and has been brought up by her uncle. PRINCIPAL \CHARACTERS BELLAIR BROOME: Private see retary to Sir Timothy, Also tall, but dark. Precise in his habits until aroused, when he becomes a man of• action. He is in love with Felicite, who returns his affection. MAJOR MOS'SON: employed in the Legal Department of New Scot- land Yard. A pleasant man with- out mannerisms. Is called upon by the C.I.D. because his experience is valuable, and, in its early stages, the case requires very tactful handling. CHAPTER VIT. (CONTINUED) SIR TIMOTHY TELLS "Mr. Jones has been ,extremely .considerate," he explained, almost apologetically. Had things gone as smoothly as we hoped this further The Clinton News -Record with which is lneorporated THE NEW ERA TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 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. The date to which every sub- scription 'is paid is denoted on the label. ADVERTISING RATES — Transient advertising 12c per count line for First insertion. Sc. for each subse fluent insertion. Heading counts 2 lines. Small advertisements not to exceed one inch, such as "Wanted", "Lost, "Strayed", etc., inserted once for 85e., each subsequent insertion 15c. Rates for display advertising Made known on application. Communications intended for pub- fication must, as a guarantee of good faith, be accompanied by the name of the writer. pro rietor G. E. HALL - p II. T. RANCE Notary Public, Conveyancer :financial, Real Estate and Fire In- aurance Agent. Representing 14 Fire gtrtsurance Companies. Division Court Office. Clinton Frank Y ingland, B.A., LLB. of a waters, clown. They were now driving down a narrow country lane. Successor sor to W. BrydoneSolicitor, N otary S.C. Public Shortly afterwards the chauffeur , CAPTAIN CAYTHE'ItS: Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner. Quiet, incisive, and efficient, but with a sense of humour, and known on occasions to employ unorthodox methods. 'Friendly with Mosson, and knowing just how much rope to allow his colleague, "The CHIEF," alias "Mr. BROWN": Was a high Army officer in the war, but, after reverses and dis- appointments, turns his organizing talents to crime. Ruthless, but not cruel. With him are three other disgruntled Army, men, each a specialist in his particnlar way. adventure would not have material- ized." "I -I am afraid I don't understand, uncle." "Quite simple, my dear. Originally had not been damaged in an --accident- al struggle, but in the hope that sharp wits would connect it with something amiss. "The fellow brandished a pistol the ransom was fixed at a certain fitted with a silencer,' Sir Timothy suns and I am certain we should have recounted. "Needless to say I' thought been freed as arranged had it not at first he was a lunatic, and that it been for Broome's hastiness. Now we was the better part of valour to hum- our him. At my age a man, dislikes being riddled with bullets among his own orchids." "You were very brave, darling." "Nonsense, I was in an absolute state of funk, more so when he had the audacity to say I should be brought home after a substantial ransom had been collected. That was when I broke poor Berenice. I hope she didn't suffer much harm?" BROOME OUT OF FAVOUR "Blooming proudly, and acquired three fresh blossoms. Jan}es is look- ing after things as though your eagle eyes were still upon him." "My mind is at rest." were somewhere in the neighbourhood of the Scottish border in view of the steady northerly course. If so they would not beable to keep to the by- ways much longer, as these were eith- er impossible for motor traffle or non-existent incertain parts.. At intervals the driver was reliev- ed. Although all the kidnappers were capable of taking a turn at the wheel they' lae'ked the skill' of the one who. wore chauffeur's uniform with every right, and it was, noticeable that .he accepted the longest spells of duty without protest. Instead of resting at dawn they pushed on until compelled to halt by sheer fatigue. become two rather important host- ages." "Surely that had better be address- ed to me," murmured the self-styled Mr. Jones. "Frankly I intend to utilize certain arrangements designed for a transaction that was intended to follow this one. Apparently kidr napping—you don't mind me calling a spade a spade, Sir Timothy?" "Not at all." "Kidapping, 1 was saying, is pre - various, though lucrative. Our am- bition was to undertake three major cases and then retire. That was be- fore appreciating the attendant dif- ficulties. Somewhat caddishly we have decided to take advantage of changed circumstances and put all "Go on, uncle dear. I'm eager to our eggs into one basket. After all, know what happened next." £50,000 is not to be sneezed at" "Nothing much. We walked to the "You talk too much." It was the street like a pair of boon companions, first time since they started that this got into a car and drove off without refer to possible retribution. He flar- ed up, becoming more animated than she had previously seen him. From his lips poured a tirade against the class Sir Timothy Wade represented: IVluch of it was unjust. Wade could not really be accused of having been a war profiteer or of grinding down the faces of the poor, Ander the •spate of angry rhetoric the other occupants of the car awak endd. "You see," Mr. Jones muttered when his confederate lapsed into moody silence, "it's like that with all of us, though we don't often spit it out so vindictively. Being kicked around' for twenty years, embitters unfortunates like ourselves." Sir Timothy licked his dry lips. "Too many of your kind blame the aftermath of thewar for their own failings." As a successful business man, he was quick to assume the defensive, holding that what he had accomplished was not beyond the range ofothers, providing they pos- sessed the necessary aiblity, initiative and capacity for hard work.. "I•nitiative!" sneered The Chief. "You can say that to a man who rose to brevetrank in the field?" At this point he stopped, conscious of the danger of further revelations. Here the country was dreary and uninviting, a prospect not improved by low hanging clouds and a perist- ent drizzle of fine rain. Rough moor- land dominated the landscape, with a hackling of dark hills wreathed in. drifting mists. Oblivious of hidden dangers, the car was driven across the uneven ground, skidding alarmingly as the wheelspressed down the heather into a slippery path. Choosing a small dell as a halting place they finally came to rest. Unless anybody, deliberately left the highway to explore the trackless heath they were secure from observe tion. "Not entirely comfortable," The Chief apoligized. "But the best we can do." The chauffeur grunted in a surly manner. "What about some grub?" he growled. Even in this there was fore- thought -- hot coffee in vacuum flasks, cheese, biscuits, butter and fruit. At least hunger was not to be added to the hardships. PLANS ARE REVEALED Undeterred by the conditions they all ate heartily, after which Felicite closed her eyes ad calmly went to sleep. When she roused with an un- pleasant Brink in the neck, Sir Tim- othy, The Chief, and the man in uniform were all huddled up in strange postions snoring in an inhar- monious chorus. Outside the car, with his coat col- lar turned up as protection against the rain, which had turned from drizzle to a blinding downpour, she could see the other member of the and Sir Timothy was stripped of his lined macintosh., The remainder of the journey was the greatest nightmare of all, in cold misery, with the car playing tricks on the slippery road. So they came, shivering to an isolated cove, Welted at the foot of grey cliffs about which a leaden sea flung sulky breakers. Partially sheltered in 'a tiny natural harbour formed by erosion of the rocks, a commodious motor' boat lay at anchor, "Looks cosy, don't it," grumbled the chauffeur, "1 don't think." None of them was in a cheerful frame of mind, and the prospect of setting foot on the ,vessel in those seething water appalled Sir Timothy, who was never -a good sailor at the best of times. Heedless of remonstrances, he was forced to clamber down, Felicite keeping close behind. Before they got aboard a tremendous Brash signalled the disposal of the car by the simple process of setting it in gear and sending it hurtling over the cliff. Shortly afterwards the chauffeur came scrambling down after the rest of the party. Felicite memorized the confession for future use. There had been oc- eas'ionai slips which Major Mosson would be interested to hear about slight indications capable of provid- ing a clue to eventual' identification if only they were left alive to im- part the information. At first, im- pressed by the almost gentle treat- ment from the kidnappers, she had not been keen about eventual revenge, only hoping for an early conclusion to the unpleasant episode. Her uncle's hint of torture and starvation had changed this outlook. Also she had come to see beneath the thin veneer. What if they did have a grudge against the world? Three of them, at least were obviously of good educa- tion. That they had served their country in war could not be held as a mitigating circumstance. Her thoughts, could she have known it, were not unlike those of Sir Timothy, though his involved a greater amount of uneasiness. How far were the fellows to be trusted now? Having tasted power, would they be satisfied with an additional party acting as sentry. Both hands ransom? And, if so, what measures were thrust into the side pockets of would be taken w., ensure their get - his coat, which bulgtd ominously, and ting away to enjoy profits? she had no doubt that he was grip- ping the butts of weapons capable There was too much time for of being used at instant notice. other man had opened his mouth. The a soul being any the wiser. The rest In about half -an -hour the ehaaf- chauffeur was too occupied withfeur took his place, and the other be- made. Getting back to the road, was draggled wretch crawled under cover. no light matter, for the rain bad "Better to be a prisoner than a ward- reduced the moorland to a bog in. er this weather," he muttered. "Still, which the wheels of the car revolved it's worth it to be on velvet for the without gripping. Not until almost rest of our lives." necessary articles of clothing had "Unless," she answered, "you meet been ground to shreds in the mire with your just deserts." I were they able to get clear. Felicite fect mi Mr. Jones, who lapsed into i blind to what was going on under my It was an inopportune moment to was forced to sacrifice her overcoat silence. Felicite dozed, her head) nose, but I didn't know it had Dome drooping on Sir Timothye' shoulder.; to the Bill stage. As for minding, I Waking with a start, she was aware i confess to the young man being out ` TO GHOST ISLAND "Went over according to plan," he reported. "Maybe somebody'11 find the wreckage one day—if they come to this hole looking in the sea for motors, which don't seem probable. Gr-rr! Guise this wobbling." "It'll be worse outside," Jones said. Wade made an appeal for caution. Why not wait until the storm abated somewhat? "Too risky." "Good heavens, man, surely there is more danger in taking this cockle- shell into the teeth of a gale than in the remote contingency of this place being discovered?" "We're going where nobody can find us, so shut up. "Please listen to reason. My niece .. " "Curse your niece. Take her into the cabin. We're sailing immediately. The craft had two cosy cabins. In one of these Wade helped himself to an oilskin coat, serviceable but sev- eral sizes too large. Felicite found a pea jacket to replace her lost gar- ment. Thus arrayed they warmed up pleasantly. Finding it too stuffy below they went on deck. Heavy seas were run- ning, and the wind lashed the salt spray into their faces, but they were making good headway, the sturdy vessel breasting the waves in a man- ner that did credit to her builders. brooding meditation. Everybody was To his secret pride Sir Timothy's GET TIRES' MR US TMMIS EASY WA RIDE SAFELY ON P. HFIER We'll put the new Goodyear Pathfinder on your car today ON EASY TERMS . it's a long -wearing, big serviceGoodyear at a met- bottom e - bottom price. Drive in and see it today! A FEW CENTS A WEEK PROTECTS NEW TIRES New tires deserve new tubes . , , they help you let the full mileage you pay for and cost but a few cents a week extra when added to the coat of the tire! Brownie's Service Station Clinton Ontario relieved when another move was• seasickness reamined in check. He even found himself enjoying the ex- perience. Skirting several rugged islets the motor boat churned its way out to sea, threaded a cautionus way through an outlying archipelago, and finally hove -to on the leeside of a barren shore. "Apparently we've arrived," Fel- diving, to join in the conversation. "One of these clays you'll regret it." "Perhaps I shall. Meanwhile I have a duty to our—er—guests, who are entitled to know something of what is in store for them." The caution bad a moderating ef- y ou know." "All except the way they treated you to make yon write to Bill." "Bill." "Mr. Broome." "So it's like that, is it?" "Yes. Do you mind?" "We -ell, I haven't been exactly of favour because of the way be threw a monkey wrench into the wcilc". Later we must discuss the €hour: Blocs. — Clinton. Ont. got out to open 0 farm gate. For the , romantic side in more suitable sur- • tinme being they wove to rest in a roundings." ""� small house which Mr. Jones could "You're a dear." D. H. McINNES not resist describing as "bloclthouse • "Soft soap, young woman; I have- onCIiTROPRACTOR our lines of communication" 1 n't given my approval". Electro Therapist, Massage Once again there was evidence of I "Not getting snobby in your old Office: Huron Street. (Few Deers careful planning. Like Marsh Hollow i age, are you?" west of Royal Bank) Manor, this place was right off the • His lips twitched uncontrollably. Hours—Wed. and Sat. and beaten track, protected by a spinney,! "Unfortunately I haven't quite for; appointment. and chosen with a nice sense of im- gotten that 1 am a self-made nian. FOOT COItRECT10N inanity front unwanted observation. 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No. 1: R. F. McKer- cher, Dublin, R. R. No. 1; J. F. Preuter, Brodhagen; R. G. Jarmuth, Bornholm, R. R. No. 1. Any money to be paid may be paid to the Royal Bank, Clinton; Bank of .i;otnmerce, Seaforth, or at Calvin silctt's Grocery, Goderich. Parties clearing to effect insur- ance or transact other business will lie promptly attended to on applica- •eon to any ,of the above officers ad- dressed to their respective post offi- ees. Leases inspected by the director .who lives nearest the scene. well as stores laid in against emerg- titude." ency. Beyond a warning of the fut.. Her soft lips pecked at his cheek ility of trying to escape and the pos- .appreciatively. "What about the sible dire consequences the prisoners original iubject?" she demanded, hart little to complain about, Within switching back. presribed limits they had the run of' "H'm, I don't think we need dwell the place. on that. They called it exercising "Why not?" Sir Timothy answered gentle persuasion." "Poor Uncle Thnothy, So you want me to be on my best behaviour?" "That is the idea." The fierce ex- when Felicite expressed surprise. "They know .I shouldn't do anything to put you in jeopardy, and they have the whip hand in every way includ- pression was not a suitable aceomp- kngt £25,000 to the good if an escape animent to the lightly uttered ap- did succeed. If we tried and failed provat and she guessed that the "gentle persuasion" had been a dreadful ordeal. Apparently there had been another occasion when the old man had been I dvead to think what might happen." "Surely these men aren't so bad es all that?" "Do not be deceived by apparent mildness, especially of that fellow forced into subjection by being de - who calls himself Jones. At heart prived of food and water for nearly they're all as ruthless as it is pos- forty-eight hours. This was when sible for human beings to be; men they insisted on Felicite accompany - at war with society, blaming it for ing Broome with the money, and Sir years of ill -fortune." Timothy had only yielded on the "Uncle, how melodramatic you strongest assurances that she would be immune from molestation. "They would have honoured that it Broome hadn't been so clevelr," he added, with a certain amount of bit- terness. Felicite gently changed the topic of conversation into a less controver- sial channel, CANADIAN:, A KIN L`' A LWAYS: TIME TABLE ;attains will arrive at and depart from Clinton as follows: Buffalo and Broderick Div. Going East, depart 6.43 a.m. t;a.ing East, depart 8.00 p.m.. Going West, depart 11.45 a.m. Going West, depart 9.50 p.m. London, Huron Si Bruce Going North, ar 11.21, lye. 11.47 a,na, Going •South ar. 2.50, leave 3.08 p.m. sound!" He smiled grimly. "This is a melo- dramatic situation, my dear. At times I fear opt• very lives hang in the balance. Does that frighten you?" "Not very much." "I wouldn't have mentioned it had I thought it would. But it is as wel'I to understand the position clearly." "Have they treated you badly?" "Only at first. Then I realized that parting with money was a lesser evil. I can make more, but . . " "Better not think about it now, Uncle:' Wade wanted to talk. It helped relieve pent up feelings. He told her how Jones had come into the green- house while he was pottering abont among his beloved orchids. The kid- nappers must have kept a close tally on his habits to know' the most suit- able moment for action. At that par- * * fi * * • During the 'afternoon they slept. having been warned of a long and arduous journey ahead. Soon after darkness had descended the ear with its odd assortment of humanity again set off on its mysterious way, wide detours being taken to .avoid large towns. Felicite would not previously have thought it possible to travel mile af- ter mile without coming upon thickly populated areas. Normally she was accustomed to the main highways, but the ' kidnappers rarely used the ticular moment he was quite alone, inviting stretches. without even a gardener in the vic- The farther they proceeded the more inity. hilly and rugged, the country became. Odontoglossum Berenice Faslane She shrewdly suspected that they 1 Siiall=0..iiThZ.1.1f11,20,21.01172SIOEMNi icite remarked, shouting to make her- self heard above the roaring wind. "Welcome to Ghost IsIand," yelled Mr. Jones, overhearing the words. "Grost Island—ghost island." Was it an echo tossed back by the gale? "Ghost island, ghost island," She surveyed the dreary coastline and a sense of dire foreboding. (CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) NINETIETH BIRTHDAY A delightful celebration was held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Chris- tie at Exeter recently, the occasion being her ninetieth birthdey. After- noon tea was served on the lawn by iter daughter, Mrs. Rogers. Those i who assisted in pouring tea and serv- ing were Mrs. E. Irwin, Mrs. Dunlop, Mrs. Taman, Miss M. Weekes, Mrs. G. Wright, Miss Marion Bissett and Miss Blanche Senior, Mrs. Christie enjoys excellent health for one of her i years. Mr. and Mrs, Tom Rogers and Miss Margaret Rogers of Toronto, were among those present. ^511,ere.li SIZZIAX.5 BM et OM= ZS frAIII801., Commencing Monday, August 19th, Canada calls on her citi- zens, 16 years of age and over, regardless of nationality, to register. Because of the magnitude of this task the Government asks those who trust ,register to study the questionnaire care- fully. Every question must be answered truthfully and without evasion. It is imperative that every one 16 years of age and over register. You will make the whole task easier for yourself and the Government by registering early. Regis- tration will last for three days only: REG STRATIN DATES August 19th, 20th, 21st EVERYONE CAN HELP —To keep the cost of this registration at a minimum the Government is asking the co-operation of all public -minded citizens in the work of regis- tration. You can help by getting in touch with your local registration officials and offering your services. WHERE TO REGISTER Registration offices are being set up by electoral districts in the same manner as in the last Dominion election. • Registrants are required toregister in the regular polling sub- divisions of their own constituencies. But should a registrant be in some other province or district out of the regular polling subdivision on Registration Days, he or she may register at any registration office convenient, upon satisfactory explanation to the local deputy registrar. Your Registration Certificate` To every person answering the questionnaire fully and satisfactorily a certificate of registration will be issued by the local deputy registrar. This is a small card which must be carried on the person at all times. Penalty for Non -Registration — Failure to register will make any male • or female, married or single, over the age of 16 years, liable to a fine not exceeding Two hundred dollars, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding Three months, or to both such fine and imprison- ment, and moreover to a further penalty not exceeding Ten dollars for each day, after the day upon which he should have registered, during which he shall continue to be unregistered. Published li the authority of HON. JAMES G. GARDINER Minister of National War Services .r