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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-01-01, Page 2•i -January 1st, W2 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE i Sp! Page 2 by LESLIE CARGILL yr iCiJ........... “So it was the gang, was it? But I understood that Tony worked on his own?”«l baloney. tagging along. Only they of sight, see!” “No, I don’t. Where now, for one thing?” “Snug as a bug in Chi, Shows how much you know. All Tony’s got a swell mob keep out is Tony or old Noo York* for. all I know.” “What’s that?” ‘ "No call to snap a lady’s off. Here's how the racket’s little heail been worked on this side. They want­ ed you to think Tony had slipped the lead and was loose In England. Only he weren’t. . Which is where young Jerry whats-his-nanie came ill, Getting him in the 'cooler was \paft of the scheme—-” ' ‘‘You mean that his arrest qn tonplng was anticipated?" “That’s saying jt in big words. Wh-ile* you was running around in circles and getting all apologetic the boys had a clear run.” “It's incredible/' “Meaning?” . “Your Story is difficult to be-u lieve. We know that 'Clitheroe is a man of cOmforta/ble^ means who has led a blameless life In the past, “Past, my eye. Acting like .a Sunday school marm dp Salem Is the surest way to throw dust in people’s. eyes. What if he has got stacks of greenbacks? Don’t, ma^e it so's he don’t want no more. ’Specially when there’s easy pick­ ings. Sure, they've been putting on a grand little act and getting it over big.” “And where do you come into this?” “The female interest—sex appeal. Making out that Tony must be around because I was. Let me ask you something. Has anyone seen me and Tony together, or him and . Jerry?” “No, that’s true. But how about the theft of the Featherstonby-Maw- son jewels?” “One of the.boys lifted them and Jerry sneaked -’em out under your ■ nose and then spun a good yarn to keep you amused at bedtime.” Clewthers scratched his nose with -the blunt end of a pen he had upconscibusly dipped into the ink­ well. , -“There’s a smudge on your nose,” Slim Annie told him considerately. “And you ain’t asked me why I’ve walked out on the boys.” “Go on!” he encouraged. “All because I wouldn’t, handle any hot-ice myself. Being in the picture never bothered me but no­ body’s going to- get me in rbal deep*. Tony went his own way and no questions asked. Sure, I wasn’t so dumb I didn’t know, but I’m giving ■ft to you straight-that I never were ilo crook. Lately they’ve wanted me to handle the stuff and I turn­ ed it down.' When Tony gets to hear of it he’ll be plumb knad. What I want now IS to get back home . and' put him wise.' These lily-liver6d thugs kept me out of funds so I couldn’t make my getaway. No, -sir, pot even when I sold0 up my trin­ kets and nick-nacks.. Say, I’m- 1 Stripped right down to my tion. What’ve you got to that?” Clewthers hadn’t a word “C’mon!” -she continued, yoft. get me shipped back States as a poor white or somethin’? I’vg" done my stuff unless you want .to hold me as a material witness.” ! '"Thank you, Mrs. Montelli/' he ■remarked. “Naturally, this, -will have to be investigated and if ae- -curate Will absolve you to all in­ tents and purposes. Of course, you don’t emerge without a stain on your charactor, but I imagine that there will be no difficulties in the way Of- repatriating you.” “Gosh! Where can a foreigner buy a phrase book around here?” The superintendent laboriously explained in simpler terms before broceediug to cross-examination. At the end of half an hour’s* expert questioning he had to admit that She was word perfect, with an ex­ planation for all the obstacles*he neatly placed in the way. Back to Custody As a matter of fact he had quite completed the task when telephone bell rang. Sergeant Mlt- ton was the first speaker, babbling Say, founda- Say to for it. “Can’t to the not the incoherently of stolen bicycles, and somebody passing undei' the name of Q’Hara when he wasn’t making himself out to he a Mr. Clitheroe who wanted to speak to the Scot­ land Yard superintendent personal like. “Get him,” Clewthers instructed. “Grab him as quickly as you can and don’t let him get away again/’ . “He’s here, sir. Don’t seem to want to go without speaking to you/’ Then Jerry’s voice, giving very much clearer accounts of kidnap­ ping, odd gangsters andother ap­ parently irrelevent subjects. “Bottle it all up until you get back to London,” the superinten­ dent retorted. “A car will come down for you as quickly as the driver can make the trip. I’ve a surprise waiting for you at the Yard,” He certainly had, in the person of Slim Annie, whose temper had not improved by the long, 1 long wait. She "was in a distinctly spite­ ful mood, even to the extent of pointing an accusing finger at the stupified Jerry Clitheroe, and de-, claiming melodramatically, “That’s the man, officer.” “What’s all this?” he demanded; “Bettei* sit down,” Clewthers said, indicating two unoccupied chairs. Jerry yet,” he of yours springs, manner concerned any conscientious traf­ fic authority. In the circumstances I prefer to stand until I’ve recovered my breath.” Elise frowned at the facetious­ ness and accepted the proferred seat, watching Slim Annie appre­ hensively the while. “Mrs. Montelli has preferred cer­ tain charges against you,” Superin­ tendent Clewthers s'aid impressive­ ly. “She’s done what?” Jerry decid­ ed he might as Well all. “According to her are deeply involved ties of the’ Montelli being in charge of this end of the business.” \ “Really, this ,is most interesting. And anyway it’s ft new angle with a vengeance. Suppose you tell mp about my alleged villainy!” “I am given to understand Tony Montelli never actually ed from America, and that the ness of the passport exchange was a sheer invention. While the police have been led on a wild-goose chase looking for this man, you have been carrying out various plans free from interruption.” “What! With yoUr permanently camped on step?” Clewthers ignored the “The new—er—facts put a totally different interpretation on what has happened,” he went on. “Especial­ ly does it explain why no trace of Montelli has been found.” Elise started to her feet. saw “While Jerry—Mr. Clitheroe— must have been locked up in prison. He took me about and—and—” - “Kissed her,” Jerry concluded for her. “That must be /You of a kiss,” Jerry said with irrepres­ sible levity. } Clewthers frowned. “This is no laughing matter, Sir,”.’ he warned. “Such * ah attitude is decidedly hampering. So I must request you to restrain your sense of humor. In the meantime we shall have to make arrangements for you to stay here." Slim 'Annie giggled, and Elise dabbed her eyes with a Wisp cambric. “Don’t bother, superintendent. Up to now I haven’t quite decided what you’re up to. There’s a touch of mystery about your methods that I find intriguing. For instance, this waiting room, or whatever it is?” i ■ v “Well, you, aren’t under arrest.' If you wanted to walk out nobody would stop you,” “Encouraging! Suppose I took ad­ vantage of that knowledge? “Then I should appointed in ette?” “Thanks! guest, eh?” “That’s a while trying to get passage over­ seas, accompanied by his wife. Be­ tween the necessary technicalities and the police he had fallen into the trap. Quite a horde of stolen jewels, was recovered from his bag­ gage. How he was going tp get, away with this loot was not quite clear, although there was no rea­ son to think that so astute a crook would have been baulked, had he managed to get away from England. The couple were absolutely dumbfounded by the occasion, sur­ rendering with surprising meek-, ness. Clewthers arranged a meeting at Scotland Yard and it was there that; Jerry came face double. “So that,” ‘he grimace, “is what some power gives me. the gift to see myself as others see me?” “No rude remarks, please,” Tony replied genially, “I’ve gqt quite as much cause to cut up rough.” “You’re certainly much of -*a muchness,” Clewthers agreed. “Chin, nose, eyes, hair and what-not. Mon- telli’s ears show variations when submitted to closer comparison, As a matter of fact it is easier to take one for the other When you’re apart- Side by side the* resemb­ lance js still striking enough, al­ though it cannot be called positive­ ly identical,” Tony chuckled. “It- makes me feel like a competitor in a beauty show," to face ‘with his observed with a I look like when yon. Quite be deeply >dis- Have a cigar- the honored slight exaggeration, but we'll let it pass. Matches? Here you are! Don’t forget that Mrs. Montelli has made out a* pret­ ty strong case against you.” “Rubbish! Balderdash from be­ ginning to end, as you know very well. As if I should be likely to get mixed up with a crew of cut­ throats of that calibre., Why, I’ve never even seen thin Tony person.” “Which js a pity.. If the pair of you had been seen together it would shook replied. doesn't and we _ that would have gravely his head, ■ “Not “That police car seem to have any came along in a sit down after 1 statement you in the activi- gang, actually that sail- busi- Watchdogs my door- objection. “But him,” she said excitedly. Jerry—Mr. is one of tile things that looked into.” can't pry into the matter CHAPTER XX ’.Of Called to Co-operate “Getting locked up,” skid Clitheroe reminiscently, ing somewhat-of a habit with me.” 'Superintendent Clewthers grin­ ned. “Hope you find this reason­ ably comfortable,” he remarked. “A trifle grumbling.” “Actually more cosy. ] be arranged.' Jerry “is becorii- Spartan, but I'm not our cells are much If you prefer one it can 'if Start to Sneeze Nose Starts to Run Then comes the cold which, if not attended to immediately, shortly works down'into the bronchial tubes* and the cough starts. On the first sign ctf a cold or cough go to any drug counter and get a bottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup* You will find it to be a prompt pleasant and reliable reinedy to help you get rid of your trouble. have cleared the air wonderfully.” As he was about to protest strongly the superintendent began to talk in a different tone of voice. “Listen,” he said. “I’m going to ask'once again for^your co-opera­ tion. Slim Annie’s allegations don’t hold water. Her story is worse than a sieve, for it hasn’t any bottom in it at all.” f “Then why in the name of Won- dei* did you accept it? To say noth­ ing of sending Miss Dallas away feeling that I was in dire peril?” “Desperate necessity, sir. Some­ thing is afoot, mark my words. What it is I can hardly guess, but it is obvious thpy want you ou| of the way for the time being. That’s why I pretended to believe it. Tony is in England for certain. My be­ lief is that he’s found things too hot and intends trying to get , back to America-r-which wants som$ do­ ing." ' “How does that affect me?” “Because Montelli imagines the lookout will be’relaxed if Scotland Yard can be made to think they’ve got the local ringleader. If only you’ll' keep under cover for a few days I’m Sure we shall be able to nab him. I've a spare room .at home where you’ll be quite cosy.” ’ '“I’m agreeable. It means you’ll be able to keep an eye on me as well as perfect your little plot— Just in cage I’m a suspicious char­ acter,” Clewthers , smiled. “The Whole idea in a nutshell,” he admitted. “I’m taking all sorts of risks. My job wouldn’t be worth a brass far­ thing if it became known that any­ thing So unorthodox -was going on. Working on hunches 'isn’t consid­ ered proper in this establishment.” Jerry held out his hand to seal the strange compact. Dago Manuel’s Vengeance “One of the things I hate inost being pitied for supposedly lan- 2: behind bars,” Jerry com- He had rather enjoyed his ____„_________ It has been on the ma&etfofthe past 48‘years."Don’t experiment with a substitute and be disappointed—get ”Dr. Wood’s”. Price 35c a bottle; the large family eiie, about 3 times as much, 60c. took for the trade mark ”3 Pine Trees.” Th* T. Milburn. Cb., Lixbltwl, Toronto, Ont. The Exeter Times-Advocatc Established J.873 and 1387 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday morning SUBSCRIPTION—-$2.0'0 per year bn advance RATES——Farm or Rea!* i Estate for sale 50c. eaeh insertion for tlr«1 four insertions, 25q. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar- tides, To. Bent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six word*. Beading notices ioc, per line, Card of Thanks 500, Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8q. per line. la Memoriaaa, with one verge 50c. extra verses 25c. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association higher game.” “You’re not going to. settle down just yet; sir!” “Indeed, me? You've woman. A pated, Sp peace." “Aren’t 1 thing, Mr. Clitheroe?” “You mean paying my respects to your wife for her kind hospitality? Oh, no. An immediate eerempni^l. visit is indicated/ “Not 'that!” “My overcoat? hat? My parked at “I was uel," . “Ah-h!” “Evidently you had left him out of account, sir,” “Afraid I had. nqsS’—rounding him up, pet thugs.” “With tion.” “What, age to do yourself." “We could, a little .plan which I feel sure-r-” Jerry sighed. “I felt it coming before the words started to leave, your, mouth,” he said in a tone of I resentful resignation. “Actually I’Ve a soft spot in my heart fpr Dago. He’s always, been most charming to Miss Dallas and my­ self, and I’ve long had a hankei'ing to test the effect of ‘Mother Mach- ree’ on the boys.” ‘Believe -me, there’d be no time to start crooning with a Thompson sub-machine gun opened up. You’re kidding yourself that your singing would act like a bugle blowing the cease-fire. Don't waste, sympathy! either. He’s a nasty I Who Is going to stop got your man—r-and bigger bag than antici- I pan now depart in' you forgetting spme- My gloves? Simple belonging's your, house?” referring to Dago My- still Man­ That’s your bUSi- with his ydur continued co-opera- again? fJan’t ;— ----f final polishing up bythe you maiif of course, But I’ve to put before you, - 39 he remarked. ‘’Doesn’t seem to be any way of makihg a getaway from here and leaving my English double to face the extra­ dition rap.” “Extradition?” Clewthers shook his head vigorously. “That will have to wait some time,,. I'm afraid. Yqu will have to face charges in this country and then— Up to this Tony Montelli had ac- Qn Manuel piece of work with ,half a dozen murders to his credit. If you stood in his way he’d liquidate you cm the spot, Tony or no Tony, promise or no promise.” ’’ The British &legal “An right,” Jerry agreed. “Since 'ft I is guishing plained, stay at the neat suburban home of Superintendent Clewthers, and had taken an instant liking to the lady of the house, atmotherly soul whose sensible outlook on life included a ban on all topics relating to her husbands professional career. At intervals came letters from Elise who, for diplomatic reasons, had not been let into the secret. Clewthers was apologetic but pointed out the necessity of secrecy. Might spoil everything if the young lady knew you weren’t locked up,” he insisted. “Whispers a way of being magnified Shouts.” “She might guess from no tion of my arrest appearing i newspapers.” “I've Wangled that.”“The deuce^you have!” . “Don’t be alarmed. It is all most discreet. Take a look at this clip­ ping.” Jerry glanced at the slip of pa­ per. “Following activities of a gang of international jewel thieves who have been operating in England, it is learned that Scotland Yard is taking steps to break up the organization. One man has al­ ready ^been detained on a pass­ port irregularity, and it is ex­ pected that some startling re­ velations will shortly he made.” There was more In the same strain, mostly hints that would probably be better understood by Montelli and cbmpafty than V? tuent- berg of the general public. “Net, isn't it, sir?” “From your point of view. How­ ever, I’ve given my promise and intend to go through with it, >can’t.: you hurry matters along?” “Matters Will haye to take their natural course. Our chaps are on the alert and I expect to have, good news at any moment.” It came Within two days. Tony Montelli had been apprehended have into > men- in the prq- and cepted the position philosophically, 7.’ upheld by the. expectation that in America he would have the ( assis- , tance of lawyers /Skilled in tire art, of getting men like him out of p scrapes, Or, at least, in mitigating - the penalties. C l| - system was something he distrust-, yo.u ed and could, not understand. It was inflexible, relentless, and’ ruth- of less, according to' his notions.. And,. very all at once, the artificial veneer was peeled from him. E[iS> syn­ thetic English manner disintegrated j ===== in a flash and he was revealed as a viscious creature of the under-. BB'OWN- world. $ | It required three sturdy police­ men to carry him, struggling violent­ ly, .to the cell. »’ .*■ “Phew” Jerry Clitheroe exclaim­ ed. “I wonder ££'you’d find some­ thing primitive like 3 that if you scratched a B.B.C. announcer. Lis­ ten to him talk at first and you Wouldn’t have thought butter could melt in his mouth.” ; “I’m afraid the B.B.C. wouldn’t relish the suggestion,” Clewthers said seriously. “The way they speak is part of ’em not put on for a purpose.” . “We’re getting mixed’ up, intendent. ferred. to first contention, I still like to im­ agine that broadcasters are more lniman than they- sound.” . “You will have your little joke, sir.” ’ - “Not ,any more. I’ve had suf­ ficient fun to last for quite a long time. >Ftom now on I propose de­ voting my energies to less amusing and probably more reposeful pur- suits—like retiring to the country and raising prize Gloucester Old Spots. I’m told that it ’is a most reliable breed, though some people swear by TamWorths.” “Pigs, Mr, Clitheroe?” “And why not? Despise not the humble -porker in y,our quest super- My last remarks re­ friend Tony. As for- the put it like that I’ll stand in you. When I come to think I don’t know ‘Mother Machree’ well, anyway. (To ‘be continued) , ■BENHAM A .quiet wedding was solemnized in St, James’ Anglican Church When Margaret Jean, ’ youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Benham, became the bride of Har­ vey Lampman Brown, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown^. Park­ hill. ’ Rev. F. L.- Lewin officiated and Miss Anna Semple played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her fath­ er, the bride wore a street-length frock of powder blue gwith brown accessories* and prayer book, ham, sister of the bride, was her-, only attendant. Hugh T. Brown, brother of the> groom, was %est! man. I side in Forest, carried a white Miss Alberta , Ben- , HURON COUNTY LEADS PROVINCE IN EXPORT OF MANY PRODUCTS Huron County Jjaads the vince in the export of bacon hogs and In many other products of the farm, J. C. Shearer, county agricultural representative, reports. Not only has the county greatly; increased its production of hogs, cheese, honey, etc,, but it plants 1 of undertaking crops, such string 1 canning, seed and ■Ninety marketed three months' were graded ‘ “B” or eligible for export, months the county would 100,000 of these hogs, Mr, declared. Million Pounds Although a -beef county, two cheese factories, at worth and Holmesville, will this year produce for export well over l,0i00,000 pounds of white cheese,. Huron County also is the largest grower pf white beans of any county in the province and practi­ cally all were grown in the south­ ern part of the county. This year between 12,000 and 15,000 acres were given over to this pash crop, Last year, owing to poor weather, there was a poor crop and there was little for export, but this year, while production' is' somewhat spotty, the quality is excellent, and there will be a, heavy' export of beans to Britain'. Huron County also has the'most colonies of bees of any county in Ontario. . This is because of the large crops of clover grown. No figures of the .honey crop were available, but this year many tons of it will be sent over-seas. 600,000 Cases Huron could claim many other agricultural honors, including the largest hen production of any coun­ ty. This year 600,000 cases of eggs will be exported. At the outbreak of the war, A.,J. Anderson, of Lucknow, was the ■ ‘only fibre flax producer. Today he lias plants at Lucknow, Blyth and Seaforth producing this impor­ tant war necessity. Huge quan­ tities of this prodhet have been shipped overseas in the past two years, This year, for the first, time, 100 ' acres, in one and two-acre patches, of small pickling cucumbers we.r;e grown in the Clinton area for the Heinz Company, hoi because the Clinton district’s sdil was mote adapted, but because it was* felt that the district needed a % good cash crop. The experiment was a dis­ tinct success, said Mr. Shearer, and while figures ar.e not yet to hand, a great many tons had been success- r; fully grown. ‘ Good Prospect String beans -'for canning pur- eggs, white beans, has the only fibre flax the province, and is the growth of new as pihkling’ cucumbers, beans and asparagus , caraway seed, sugar black mustard. per cent of the for beet hogs in Huron County in the “A” and . In 12 market Shearer Huron’s Mojes- .................r. ..............:- ----------, Professional Cards ..... .. GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. Gladman) BARRISTER^ SOLICITOR, &o Money to Loan, Investments Mad4 Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Ac LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Main Stree*, EXETER, ONT. W. G. COCHRANE, B. A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Phone 77 Exeter Residence Phone 74 t Dr. G. F. 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Born in iparkhill, liis daily ‘news­ paper experience Started '6n The Brantford Expositor. He Was at! one time editor of The London Ad-! vertiser, and for >10 years was edi-! tor of The Stratford Beacon-Her-; .y. LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex ■ ■ FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 13» three more new cash crops develop­ ed since the war. It requires;(‘two years to produce sugar beet jseed. This yeai’ Sufficient was grown in Huron to supply the whole county With what Was iiriported from; Bel­ gium before the war. • There were 15 acres of caraway seed and the same acreage of asparagus for can­ ning. All ventures were success­ ful, With big yields of good qual­ ity, and Were sold at a gbod price. . WM. H. SMITH . LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true value on sale day. Graduate of American Auction * t College , . 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