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,-! ... '-', . The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Friday Morning, Blay 31. 1935 PAGE FOUR 3 i t i ' i i 1 s uuaty tea "No Favor Sway Vs; From First Statesman. March 28. 1851 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. CBAS1X& A. SPRACUB ..... Editor-Manager Sheldon F. Sackeit ..... Managing-Editor SK'tuber of the Associated Press Tha Aiaoctated Press la exclusively entitled to the use for public tloa of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in thla paper. ADVERTISING Portland Representative Gordon it IVII. SrtuiUy"uil.ltiuc Portland. Ore. Eastern Advertising Representatives Bryant. UriffilU a Himwou. Inc., t'hii-aico. New York. Detroit. Boston, Atlanta Entered at the Poetofftce at Salem, Oregon, as Second-Close Blatter. Published very mvrmng except Monday. Busineat office, SIS S. Commercial Street. . SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Mall Subscription Rates. In Advance. VVlihtn Oregon: Dally and Sunday, 1 ilo w ctmts. S Mo. SI. 25; ( Mo. $U.2S ; 1 year ft 00 Else Hinc So wuta i t-r Mo., at li.OO for 1 year in advance. Per Copy 1 cents. News Stands S cents. By City Carrier 4a i-ts a month: $5 60 a year In advance. Post-Dated Post-Mortem THE committee of university professors which was invited to investigate the chancellor of the Oregon state system of higher education by a group of professors at Eugene has published its report after the lapse of nearly a year and a half. The gist of the report is that the appointment of Dr. Kerr was a "stupendous blunder", not because he is deficient in capacity, but because his previous success at the state col lege had antagonized the university faculty so he was not welcome at Eugene. The committee confesses it heard com . plaints and charges, most of which in the recital seem rather trivial, but dismisses them without any findings, alleging its purpose was to save the university and higher education at a critical period. The report now is a sort of post-dated post-mortem. The condition of irreconcilable opposition to Chancellor Kerr at the university has been recognized by Dr. Kerr himself and by the board. The chancellor has resigned ; the board is about to name his .successor. The publication of the report will do little but rake over old fires. It should be made clear that the committee's investiga tion wras of an "ex parte" nature. It was not clothed with state authority. Its organization, the American Association of University Professors, is the "labor union" of the college professors. It represents very distinctly the professors' rather than the administrators' viewpoint. The committee was sent to Oregon in response to the call of some of the professors at Eugene who feared Dean Morse and perhaps some others might be dismissed because of utterances against the chancel-t-lor. Coming under such auspices, and still finding nothing pother than that the appointment of Dr. Kerr was a blunder, sfrorn the personal standpoint only, does not indicate that the veiled charges were very important or were proven, or the committee would surely have so expressed itself. The report will not create a great deal of comment. It deals with past history. It is rather an unfortunate post mortem at a time when the state is looking for peace and not renewal of feudism, and when the state board is about to engage a new man for chancellor. It deserves and will receive little consideration ; for Oregon is looking to the future and . not to the past. We hope the new chancellor will bring a nor mal and healthy life to the university and preserve it in the other schools; but there is internal discord at the university which will need to be composed if the new chancellor is to ac complish that result there. Holy, Holy, Holey SPEAKING of the now defunct NRA the Oregon Journal says : "It was a great humane program paralleled by the Sermon on the Mount, and confirmed by tidings from the Cross." For making similar claims to identity with the Gospel of Jesus an NRA lecturer was called home from Eugene fol lowing protests from the clergy there. But to the Journal this scrawny blue eagle was immaculately conceived and de livered, though General Hugh Johnson seems a horsey mid wife for such a heaven-sent visitant. The Journal never rec ognizes any greys. A thing is either white, of purest ray se rene, a spark of divinity, with a holy and sacred character; or it is something of devil spawn, emererinsr from blackest hell, a thought of a fallen Lucifer. Chiefly those things are of divine origin vhich the democratic president espouses ; -and those ihings are satanic which are republican. ' ;: ' . .Now the NRA had some laudable purposes, the allevia- tion of the lot of working men and women, the elimination ?of the remnant of child labor which persisted in a few (chief ly democratic) states. But it became also an agency for ex ploitation of the consumers. Competitors formed price cartels for the more adroit fleecing of the consumers. The consumers' advisory board was nothing more than a title, shunted into the,background by the masters of NRA. Surely the Journal does not regard price-fixing, con sumer exploitation, the squeezing out of the small business man, the sentencing of a humble Jersey tailor to fine and im prisonment for selling his service at five cents under the code, the arrest of a York, Pa. battery -maker when his hum ble business would not permit paying the wages fixed by his big business competitors, as identical with the Sermon on the Mount, and as sacred as the Holy Gross. This holier-than-thou attitude, this pious unction of many of the apologists of the new deal gives one sour stom ach. All virtue was not born with the new deal. Jim Parley, for instance, dressed in his Sir Gallahad suit, cuts a clownish - -f figure. There are many high-minded men among the advisers of Pres. Roosevelt who are honest, hard-working and cour- ageous. But so have there been in previous years and under former presidents. Civic conscience is not a new discovery, neither is hypocrisy an abandoned art. Huey No Reformer TTUEY LONG continues in XX tebank in the scenery. Some weeks ago he as dictator of Louisiana had a public spasm of virtue and closed all the gambling houses and bawdy houses in New Orleans and other parts of the state ; or at least made a show of closing them. He made a political issue of the tie-up of the New Orleans political ring with vice and gambling in the city, which was probably true. Now however Huey announces the gambling joints will reopen. Huey attempts to justify his action by saying "The peo- pie seem to want gambling, so let them gamble. You know, I'm -no great reformer anyhow." The more probable truth with the gambling crowd. He son or snaxe-tne-weaitn pernaps. Few have any confi dence in Long's integrity. That is why his income tax is un der scrutiny. One purpose of tion is to bluff out the investigators or to shout "persecu tion" in case they find something on him. Huey said one true thing: he's no reformer, chiefly a political racketeer who made reform a springboard to get i into power. "Vanity Fair", a new film, is done in technicolor, used fre quently in shorts, and used in one of the George Arliss characterisa tions in a few court scenes. It should be beautiful in the fall-length piay. The fact that the Weyerhauser kidnapers demanded isoo ono is described by a federal Justice u pocketbook, even for a Weyerhauser. No Fear Shall Atct his role of chief political moun- is that Huey has made a deal may share in the take now, his attacks on the administra agent aar" "a slap at the law." Also at The Great Game or Politics r By FRANK R. KENT Copyrirat 1935. by Tie Baltimere Sua Politics and Work Relief Washington. Mar 30 THE mere suggestion that the great weight of the Federal ma chine, expanded and enlarged un der Mr. Roosevelt to undreamed of size, Is being utilized for parti san advantage causes great pain among the more starry-eyed of the New Deal circle. TO SO much as hint that politics tinges the new works - relief pro gram, under which it is planned to spend nearly fire billions of tar- payers' money, is regarded as De structive" criticism, if not actual ly unpatriotic. Did not Mr. Roose velt himself assure the country on the radio there would be no politics at all In this business? 0 JOURNALISTIC observers are supposed to be content with that undoubtedly sincere assurance and devote themselves to a dignified discussion on a high plane of the principles and policies of the re covery effort. Those who do this in the true New Deal spirit are highly regarded. Those who get too realistic are considered agents of the devil, and the poison-pep writers on the pay roll are turned loose upon them. The frame of mind which the possession of all this money and power has created among our present rulers is one of the most interesting things about the whole period. It has evoked a vast, smug belief in their own vir tue and wisdom, founded upon the conviction that all those who differ, except in a delicate and de ferential way, are steeped in ini quity, inspired by sinister, person al or political motives. THE one criticism most indignant ly received is that anyone connect ed with the Emergency program ever thinks or acts with a partisan purpose. So violently Is this notion resented that those to whom it Is perfectly plain hesitate to make it, discuss every known phase of the situation except that. None the less, there is not a competent per son in Washington who doe3 not know that the Immense Federal patronage is being used today as a party asset, just as it always has been, and that the pious pretense that there is no politics in the Re covery effort is absurd. THE fact is that, however sincere Mr. Roosevelt may be in his non partisan declarations, the whole outfit from top to bottom is as partisan as it ever was. This is not to say that men have not been named by the President to Import ant posts some in his Cabinet without regard to their political affiliation, but those are not the places that count. The places that count politically are the multitu dinous smaller jobs. So far as these are concerned, the recom mendations of the friendly politi cians are still, and have been, ba sic requirements in fact, more eo than ever, and for two reasons one is there are more of them; the other, the effectiveness of the party machine constructed by the Messrs. Farley and Hurja. THE fact Is that under our sys tem and such a set-up partisan politics in the matter of appoint ments is inevitable, and it is fool ish to deny it. Even In the Works Progress administration, sancti fied by the Presidential dedica tion, it is already to be found. For example, under it the money in the States will be spent and employ ment provided by a Works-Pro-' gress director, named by Mr. Hop-1 kins. These are the really import ant men, both as to money and Jobs. Already some twenty - odd have been named and named with the indorsement of the friendly Democratic Senators or political power within the States. A typical example is the selection of Mr. Matt Murray, in Missouri. Mr. Murray is a Democratic poli tician who is a 1,000 per cent Tom Pendergast man. Tom Pen- dergast is the notorious Democra tic boss of Kansas City, the most influential politician in the State. His machine is of an especially unsavory kind. THE Murray appointment was In dorsed, in addition to Mr. Pender gast, by the two Democratic Sena tors. That is the routine method. The approval of the Democratic Senators (when friendly) and the Democratic leader in the State is sought before selections are made. There is nothing evil about this. There is, in fact, some reason to believe that better men are ob tained in this way than in any other. Mr. Murray, for example. while Pendergast to the tips of his toes, made a right good record as PWA director for Kansas City, and his experience as chief of the Missouri Highway Department has given him a valuable experience. Bat it is idle to pretend there is not a political tinge to his and to many other Works - Progress ap pointments. It is not a crime, and it does not necessarily mean either waste, graft or inefficiency. But in riew of the facts it does make this pose of pure non - partisanship upon the part of the Hopklnses. and others, very tiresome. It ought to be abandoned. It isn't compli mentary to the intelligence of even the more backward voters. CLUB MEET SET WEST STAYTON, May 30. The West Stayton Townsend club has secured Orlen Richard Kring. well kndwn in the lecture field in southern California, as the speak er for next Monday night, Jane 3, at 8 o'clock. The meeting wM be held at the West Stayton schoolhouse. Kring Is said to be a speaker of ability and a man de voted to the Townsend plan. Bits for Breakfast By R. J. HENDRICKS The Chic A. WHlsoa diary goes to Willamette: S a (Concluding from . yesterday) : The regular reader of this col umn knows that the first (Indian) name of the aite of Salem was Chemeketa, meaning place of meeting, and that it was prob ably a city of refuge for the na tive tribes. m The next name was "The Mills," for the mission saw mill and grist mill, under the same roof, first building erected by white men here. . S From 1844 on, until In 1850, when the plats were filed giring it the name of Salem, for Salem, Mass., It was The Institute. The first mail contracts read The In stitute. S An entry in the dairy of Mrs. Willson in 1845 reads: "Oct. 7th. I have spent several weeks of vacation in traveling and on a visit to the coast. My health is much improved and I am again engaged in the pleasing employ ment of training the youthful mind. The third term of our school commenced last month. O Lord, we look to thee for success in the great work." Some visits to the coast in those days had been by way of what is now known as the Salmon river route. That was the way Jason Lee and Cyrus Shepard and their brides went on their wedding trip in 1837, guided by Joseh Gervais. S Here is the next entry: "Feb. 18, 1846. The third term of our school closes today. We have had difficulties and trials to contend with, but in the midst of all the Lord has been with us." "a "a Two more entries in 1846 read: "July 27. The fourth term of our school has opened today. The Lord has brought us through se vere trials and cleared up our way before us. O that we may ever trust in thee and not in our selves. Thou art our wisdom and strength." "August 3rd. On the account of some trials connected with our school last term, I felt disheart ened about engaging in it again, but I have never spent a happier week in school than the past. O Father, if we may but have thy blessing and presence all will be well; but without it our effors are vain." a An entry In 1847 that does not give the month or day of the month reads: The Safety Valve Letters from Statesman Readers LEFT IX 1889 Maumee, Ohio, May 23, 1935 To the Editor: I received the Statesman that copied my letter to my friend Gideon Stolz, and if I knew that it would have been copied and published in a paper in Salem I could have written one more in teresting to the public. I am writing this letter to correct the date of our return to Ohio, as you have it 1920. It was 1889. We lived in Oregon 20 years, lived In Portland 2 years, then went to Salem Just as Mr. Stolz has it, in 1871. I see now that there is going to be some friction on the re building. Some people are never satisfied with good enough, when they can spend some others' money. I think that the building i should be rebuilt as it was a nice building. I wish I could once more return to the dear old town and shake hands with the many kind friends I know. I'm looking forward to the time when air planes will carry in 8 or 10 hours from Toledo to Portland. - Yours truly, LUTHER MYERS. Erik Johnson is Honored on 89th Birth Anniversary SILVERTON, May 30. Mrs. II. B. Jorgenaon and Mrs. Oscar Overlund entertained at an all day party Sunday honoring their father, Erik Johnson, who ob served his 89th birthday anni versary. Miss Esther Hansen of Los Angeles, a guest of the fam ilies, and Mrs. Jorgenson, baked the cakes. Mr. Johnson was born In Swe den on May 26, 1846. He came to Nebraska as a young man. In 1920 he came to the Silverton dis trict. His wife, Anna, passed away 10 years ago and Mr. John son makes his home with the Overlunds. Present were Mr. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Jorgenson and Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Overlund and Ed win, Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson and Edwin, Mabel, Evelyn, Wal lace and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahl, Miss Hansen and Miss Selma Jorgenson. Birthday Shower Is Given Hostess To Quilting Party M EH AM A, May 29. A quilting party was held Friday at the Gale Berringer borne. Those from here present were the Mesdames Blum, Teeters. Boylngton, Moe, Dickson, Wolfkiel, Stone, Zoellner, Lander, Burdick, Zimmerman and Sletto Mesdamea R. Kimsey, Arch Kim- Bey, Stout and Loose of Howell. Mesdames Mable Dovainx, Ruby Downing and Eva Duffy of Mill City. A birthday shower of miscel laneous gifts were given the host- iess, Mrs. Berringer. Thank tha Lord, O my soul, for his goodness. . . . My heavenly Father has Increased my responsi bilities by committing to my charge a lovely daughter. I feel that the trust is one of very great importance and tbat my Influence upon her will be felt through all eternity. My constant prayer is that I receive grace and wisdom from God to discharge my whole duty to the child. Grant, O my Father, that she may be an emin ently devoted Christian on earth and a glorified spirit In heaven and to thy name shall be the end less praise." We know the date was not long after July 13, 1847, for on that day was born in what became Sa lem Frances, daughter of W. H. and Chloe A. Willson. In early womanhood she was married to J. K. Gill, then of Salem, and the first two Gill children were born here. Miss Frances Gill, who made the address presenting the historic articles to Willamette, was born in Portland. "a The regular reader of course knows that the two early stu dents of the school that became Willamette university who ar rived from "The Falls" were from the place that became Oregon City. S An entry in the Chloe A. Will- son diary reads: "Sept. 14th, 1848. The Lord has been with me since my last date fn six troubles, and in the seventh He did not forsake me. "During all the difficulties with the Indians my trust has been with the living God and my mind staid upon Him." S S The "difficulties with the In dians" of course meant the threats and dangers that came after the Whitman massacre of Nov. 29 1847, followed by the Cayuse war of 1848. A real danger existed that the Cayuses and their allies might ov errun the Willamette valley and kill all the white men, which was known to be a part of their plot. The diary will be the subject of a little further comment -at an early future date. a "a At the same time the Gill fam ily made the presentations men tioned herein. Rev. W. W. Young son, representing the historical society of the Methodist church, turned over to Willamette uni versity a large number of valu able relics, documents and books enough to make a cartload. The writer hopes soon to have the list for this column. LEASED 10 HOLES SILVERTON, May 30. The Silverton Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles has taken a two-year lease on the Wolford building lo cated over the Jenkins grocery store and will hold lodge every Thursday night. The club room is open to all members of the or der at all times. R. J. Baldwin, who came to Silverton some time ago to make his home, will man age the new club room and take office as secretary the first of June. A band is being organized un der the direction of O. K. Cole, who recently came to Silverton from Klamath Falls where he was band instructor. The band meets for practice every Monday night. The Eagles lodge will hold a big picnic on June 2 near Silver Creek falls. 'armers Thankful for Rainfall as Crop Plight Poor LYONS. Mav 30. Most of the farmers around here finished nlantmsr corn the Tast week and Mr. Perkins who put his crop in early has already gone over it with the cultivator. Berry grow ers and gardeners in general are happy over the rain, as crops have been sunering from lack or moist ure. The snittle bua la ouite preva lent in most of the berry fields here this season. SDIJIOX RELATIVES KING WOOD, May 30. Mrs. E. Bennett Is seriously ill, having suffered a paralytic stroke a week ago. Relatives from a distance have been summoned. Twenty Years Ago May 31, 1915 County Roadmaster W. J. Cul ver announced today that over 50 miles of hard surface and maca dam roads will be completed in Marlon county by the end of the year. There are indications of an air raid of large proportions by Zep pelin dirigibles on London In the near future. The United States broke a pre cedent today by beginning the distribution without charge of stamped -picture postal cards to visitors at the Panama - Pacific exposition. Ten Years Ago May 31, 1925 More than 2500 officers and men will go to. the military Camp Jackson at Medford and 300 of the 2495th coast artillery to Fort Barry on June 11. A plot to kidnap Mary Pick- ford was disclosed yesterday in Loa Angeles and three arrests made. Eight sisters and three broth ers of toe Soutnwick family neia a reunion at the Marion Putnam W come yesterday. ... &&k&&Sk ft 2 -m-v TV. . i "WHOSE WIFE?" SYNOPSIS Lawrence Vane, noted portrait painter, is held as a material wit ness in connection with the murder of his brida of three months fol lowing the discovery of a headless nude body upon the terrace of his penthouse apartment. Three weeks before that happened, two of his friends Wilbur Renton and Roger Thornley were discussing their love affairs and Vane's recent mar riage to Isobel Mackenzie who was well known to both. Renton'a in interest in Isobel had caused a break between him and Betty Pot ter, a pretty young newspaper woman, who lives in the apartment beneath the Lawrence Vanes'. Thornley says that he and his wife, Millie, a former show-girl, are leaving for Seattla soon. Renton calls on Betty to plead his cause anew, now that Isobel had married. She tells him that they cannot marry and reluctantly admits that she had been in love with Vane. Renton bitterly denounces Isobel, exclaiming that he'd like to choke her to death. Betty is horrified by his words. . . . Early the next morn ing, Wilbur Renton, denies that he had anything to do about notifying the police concerning the Vane murder, and is worried privately because he had called on Betty Pot ter so close to the scene of that homicide. Inspector Ingles per suades Betty to consult her uncle, Cyrus K. Mantel, famous detec tive. She does so, and be is start ling her by what he already knows concerning last night's tragedy. CHAPTER VIII Again Cyrus K. Mantel shook the glasses at her angrily. "He knew." he said, "that Betty Potter would come plunging in here as early in the morning as possible, to try and g-tt Cyrus K. to help that puppy Vane out of the mess he's got himself into. That 'a what he knew. So there, my dear I " "Oh. UncZer Betty was between laughter and tears. "You always know everything, even before a per son lenatws it himself." She flared into an anger that rnctched his. "But don't yon dare Tall Lawrence a puppy -Jon t you dare!" Suddenly an angelic smile spread over the Pnck-Iike features of Cy rus K. Ha carefully placed his glasses on his nose and beamed through them at his niece. "How should I know what to eaO him?1 he questioned equably. "I've never met the chmp V She went to him quickly and perched herself en the arm of his great chair. With the daring of a known love she rumpled his red hair, so like her own. save for the white streaks that now distin guished it "Uncle Cyrus. ehs be reed. yoa'eot to -help sne . . . pleasei . . no one cue but you la au the world can do it Please, Untie Cyrus." "Not" he shot back at her with ill the force of a boltet Ko!" "Isn't there anythiae I can do. anything J can say that will make yon change your mind i Please. Uneie Cyrus, pkweet" Nor he repeated. "No!" Of course, it's a very difficult ease," ahe said slyly. "I suppose it is too much to ask. After all, any detective might tail . . . even you. I guess if a too much for anyone to take a chance on such a dreadfully hard case as this one." She rose, as though defeated. Iron hi chair, and bent over to kiss aim good-bye. He glared, up at her out of black eyes, smaller twins to her own. "Who said so?" he shouted. Who said so ? Think you're clever. Miss. Well, get out of here. I'm bury. I'm busy as can be. I'm on the Vane murder case." The first thing Cyras K. Mantel did after shouting at his adored niece to "get out. was to remain- seated quietly in bis great arm chair until he heard her high heels click across the polished surface of the hardwood floor in the hall be low. He leaned forward intently nrf ffotafiMi for her voirai aa she said good-bye to the old butler. His face ennuea into a emue oi pleas ure as he noted the gay laughter uk bIiMi Rttv maoe some com ment to the old man. Cyrus K. waa content Betty understood his sup posed tantrums as well as he un- For a few momenta longer he sat beside his desk. One who knew him well would have known tbat (m Jun aiut aiirlotis thflnchl. for he had removed his puice-nez, and slowly and carefully was strok ing his rignt eyeorow wren tne rrm. 1btitfoitT ha ntnlaMd them on hia nose, and picked op tha telephone at h) siDow. "VlVIln! Civ m neOee.. head quarters. Hello 1 .Headquarters? Put me through to inspector ingles. Cyrus K. Mantel speaking. A auicnr pause ana ina-tea voice greeted him. The Funnies to Him! V ia "Ingles? Mantel went straight to the point . "Betty has just left my home. Sorry you didn't come in with her." He chuckled at the sur prise and discomfiture he knew the unseen man at the other end of the wire was feeling". "Can you meet me right away at the Tombs?" he continued. ... "All right That's fine. . . . Just as soon as I can make it . . . Good-bye!" He hung up and stared at the telephone for a moment as though he expected the insensate black mouthpiece to speak and tell him something of value. Then, with a little shake of his shoulders, he rose and left the room. As Police Inspector Ingles and Cyrus K. Mantel met in the central office of the Tombs, the prison bell struck the hour of ten. The warden in charge mechanically went through the usual strict routine of checking them in. Then a guard took them through a series of heavy doors, carefully locking each one after the little group, as soon as they had passed through. They walked down the corridor where the temporary prisoners are held twitching drug addicts, and blowsy women of the town. A tall negress shrieked at them as they passed, screamed, and then went off into a drunken shrill singing of "De Glory Road." Fastidiously, Cyrus K. stepped aside from these dregs of humanity, and yet his brilliant black eyes looked at them with kindness and a depth of understanding. To Ingles it all meant just part of the day's work. "Here y are I" said the guard, and opened the door of a cell. It would have been difficult for anyone to recognize in the haggard man with the haunted blood-shot eyes, the well-groomed, gentle art ist Lawrence Vane. His proxim ity, for one night and half a morn ing, to the tragedy and squalor of the Tombs had deeply affected his sensitive nature. He looked op at them as they en tered, then dropped his head into bis hands again, and crouched on the aide of the prison cot in an attitude of otter dejection. The guard closed the door on them and locked them in with the prisoner. Ingles broke the silence. "Lawrence,'' he said in a strain ed voice. "I've brought you a' friend." "Friend?" Vane repeated bitterly from the shelter of his cupped hands. "Friend? I have no friends." He raised hia head and looked Ingles straight tn the eyes. "I used to call you by that name," he said quietly. The inspector Bushed painfully. and for a moment hia stern mouth quivered. -All right. Lawrence." he said steadily. "I don't blame yea far feeling that way. But let that pass. I have brought you a mend, and one who can help you." Vane looked coldly at the dapper little figure standing beside the burly inspector. "I do not know this gentleman. he said insolently. Cyrus KJs own particularly lov able smile flashed over his face. He bowed in stately old-world fashion. That has been my very great loss," he said gently. The piteous look of a whinDed do?, who haa un expectedly found a defender, came over vanes face, lie rose, and stood with all of his old gracious ness. "Thank you. air he said. "It Is very land of you to come to see " bitterness tinged his voice again as he gtaaced at Ingles "a Jail-bird," he finished. "You are In error." Mantel cor rected him gaily. "I came to see an artist whose work I have long admired." An expression of pleasure lighted Vane's drawn features. "That's more than kind xf von. sir," he said. For the first time his old tnne gentle humor Te turned to him. "I'm afraid 1 cannot offer you any refreshments. he said. Or even a comfortable chair." He waved toward the cot and the single wood en chair the cell afforded. "Will yon be seated upon the luxrrrious lounge, or will you take the easy cnairi- ne asked whimsically. "Let the Inspector have the big upholstered chair." Cyrus K. met him. in his own vein. "He's heavy man, getting on in years.' He twuuued up at ingles. "We young fellows will sit upon the davenport." Chuckling, he moved oyer to the meager cot and seated himself, and Vane, with the first smile be had shown, sat beside him. Ingles quietly took the stiff, straight-backed chair and said to Mantel significantly. "Time is get ting short. Dont you think we'd better get down to business!" "Surely, surety," agreed Cyrus K. eoothtirgly. He turned to Vane. "BatJarst ytmnr an.i want te task you a very important question. a b, SS He nodded his head slowly. "A very important question," he repeated. The hunted look covered Vane's face again, veiling its temporary brightness. "What is that question?" he asked cautiously. "Do you know who I am?" "Why why " relief and amuse ment fought in Vane's voice. "Why no, sir I" Cyrus E. leaned back and shook his head in distress. "Dear, dear," he murmured. "Of such thin fabric is the robe of fame made. Dear, dearl" He swung to ward Ingles. "Introduce me. Inspector." he ordered. Ingles could not fathom the work ings of the brain of this gray-redheaded little genius, but he was sure that whatever line of talk Mantel took, there was a definite motive back of it alL So, in spite of his heavy heart he tried his best to enter into the lightness, which Mantel seemed desirous of main taining in the conversation. These were not the heavy-handed police methods with which he was famil iar. But he had implicit faith in Cyrus K. Mantel, and whatever method he chose to employ, would be the right one. Clumsily he tried to play the game. "Lawrence Vane," he said smil ingly, "may I have the honor to present to you the world-famous detective, Mr. Cyrus K. Mantel Mr. Mantel, the world-famous artist Mr. Lawrence Vane!" Amazement dawned on Vane's face. "Cyrus K. Mantel?" He almost shouted the words. "Why, Mr. Man tel I am honored and proud and happy to meet you. A rent you Betty Potter'a uncle?" "As I said before,'' sighed Man tel. "Of such is fame. Yes, young man, I acknowledge the impeach ment I am the uncle of that red headed vixen." He studied the man beside him. "Do you know her?" be asked slowly. Vane flushed. Why. yes." he said. "Not well I mean I've known her for a long time but not well you see I "You know many wmsen irsZl do you not?" Cyrus ILs voice had taken on an edge. "Just what do you mean by that?" Vane'a answer had fully as much edge to it aa had the voice of his questioner. "I mean exactly what I say. young man, snapped ManteL. I m afraid I shall have to Ques tion your right to Question me," said Vane arrogantly. Cyras K. slapped his knees soundly. -Excellent,"" be beamed. "Excel lent! Tm glad to see. my boy. that yon still have plenty of pride and righting spirit Excellent!" Vane relaxed, and euar smile an swered Mantel's, though somewhat ansareiy. "Sir. Vane." he said, for the first time calling hits by name. "I'm sorry, but in order te expedite mat ters ana enable me to accomplish my purpose in coming here, I shall have to ask you a few questions about the tragic happenings in your home last night "May I ask one Question first?" Vane countered. Getting a quiet nod for answer, he continued. "What is your reason for coming here, Mr. WantelT" Through Mantel's mind flashed the picture of his lovely distressed niece, aad her call upon him for help but a few hours before and at the same time he honestly de bated with himself as to what his real reason bad been. For here was a case taada to order for the peculiar powers of Cyrus K. Man tel the sort of case that he loved. Just what had been his reason, he wondered his niece or bis name? "My reason?" he repeated slowly. face eame before hia mini's eye. "To help you," he said gently. For a tense moment the two men looked into each othera eyes then Mantel held out hia hand, and Vane grasped it - "Thank you," he said simply. "Ill be glad to answer any questions 1 can, bat I warn yon that I know very little about it myself, with the exception of what my friend,' " he accented the word, -the Inspector here told me. when he arrested me." . "Let's - forget me," said Ingles brusquely, "and get down to busi ness. You're in a bad hole, Law rence, and .unless you help us all you can, Mr. Mantel will not be able to da anything at all." He added under hia breath. "And lord knows how ho- thinks he can help on a surefire case like thisT anyway." rWhat happened last mghtr asked ManteL (To Be Continued) hwW. . Ta afMnav Ca DMrawMt kr saw tmmm araCat Sw