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iJIN'J(,UMJ!jW., PAGE TWELVE MFDFOTtT) MATL TRTBUNE, MEDFORD, 07?EOONT, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1928 The Wrong Murderer J By HUGH CLEVELY l .V(jJ'.WS.' Throuah en amot- tng aet of clrcumatancea Teretica Slahonj tinda himaelj in command of part of Ambroae Lawaon'a gang of orooka. Hunting l.avaon himaelj. hatoaon ia outwardly a clever and reapectable gentleman and nl though Terence know of at leaat three major rrltnea he has com , mitted, there ta no proof that Kill ttand In court. Worae. the police " are eearching lor Terence ana moat of hta newly acquired gang. Chapter 25 BIG BOOK -vpHAT' all rlEht with me," aaid Basaett, "and I'll answer for my mates. But wot d'yer want u to dot Wot are your plans? It ain't (rolng to be no sort of garden party, fight ing against the Big Boss." "It won't bo ns bad as all that," answered Mahony. "For one thing, provided you can keep our friend Lake bidden away safely, Lawson Isn't going to know you're up against blm Just yet You'd bettor see to Lako right away, before I soy any more. Catch hold of lilm, Barney," Barney shot out a bugs hand, grabbed Lake by the shoulder, Jerked blm to blm, and held him firmly. Lake opened bis mouth to yell, but Barney's left hand came firmly down on his face, effectively shutting out any sound. "Will 1 give hlra a crack on tho head, Just to make sure he'll keep quiet?" asked Barney. was being done, Mahony w n . through the contents of bis pockets. They consisted of a bunch of keys, a cigar-case, a note-case, and various odds and ends. In the note-case was about twenty pounds In money, an address book, a few visiting cardB, a membership card for "The Golden Centipede Dance Club," and a piece of blue paper on which were typed In red characters the words: "The Golden Centlpedo Tuesday, and then a number of names: S. Kostor, B. Cart wright, h. Grayson. There was algo a sentence: "M. Barfleld to be informed that no further goods will be supplied unless cash owing is received by Monday night." Mahony glanced at this strange document with great Interest. Back to his mind came the words he bad heard In the crooks' car on the night when he had rescued Elea Little "He probably received his instruc tions typed In red on a piece of blm paper," one of tho crooks had said .Mahony smiled slightly. He had made up bis mind that he was going to be at the Golden Centipede on Tuesday evening. VJAIIONY ti "What's j rAIIO.S'Y turned to the fat man ! your name?" he asked They call me Fatty Bassett." re piled the fat mnn. Barney'a hand came firmly down over his face. "Not for a moment," answered Ma bony. "Turn out his pockets to begin iflth. Then I want to ask him a ques tion. If he won't answer you can hit aim as hard as you like." Lako'a pockets were- turned out tnd the contents emptied on tho table, when that had been done Mahony stood In front of Lake look ing him squarely In the eyos. . "What's In that big book Hint Bar ley wa told to steal from Lawson's house?" he demanded. Lake'a knees were trembling; his teeth were chattorlng with fright Ho knew that if he divulged that Infor matlon, and Lawson found out. his life was not worth a moment's pur chase. On the other band, If be did Hot divulge the Information . . . "If he doesn't answer, Just push his face in, Barney," said Mahony. Lake was almost weeping. Ho was In a state of mind In which a mnn will fall on his knees and beg object ly for mercy. "IT -It contains documents," whim pered Lake. "Papors about people . ho he bas dealings with nnd and members of his own gang." "People he has dealings with you mean people he'a blackmailing nnd elllng drugs to." said Mshony. "I understand that. But what aro the documents about member of his own gang?" "He'a got written evldcnco of omo criminal act against everybody who works for him that Is, every body who works for him knowing who he l," went on Lako. "He keeps it alt pasted In a book." "In other words, be likes to be In position to squeal, whenever he feels Inclined," remarked Mahony. But now he knew exactly why Ross had been so nnslous to got hold of thst book, if he wanted to break away from Lawson. It nas absolutely essential that lie should grt posses Ion of the evldcnco which Lawson held against him. "Tie blm up and take him atvny," h ordered. Lako wast tied up and disced and removed from the room While this "Itlght," aald Mahony. "Here are your Instructions tor the time being I wnnt Lawson watched very care fully for the next couple of days Every time ho gods out 1 wnnt him followed, and I wnnt to know where he gocB, how long he stuys there, and. If possible, whom he meets. Cnn you manage thnt?" "That'll be easy" answered Bas sott. "I'm a bit of a boss moBolf In me own wny; I can Renornlly got a tow blokes to work for me If 1 vanta 'em. Is that all you want me to do?" "I want you to look aftor Uarnoy tor tho time being, anil soe that tho cops don't get him." wont on Ma houy. "1 shall also want you to be ready to supply mo with two or three good tough men In a buny any time I wnnt them. How cnn I get In touch with you quickly?" "tllng Llmohouso o-tluoo-two-Uvo; It's a ilttlo pawnshop but a message sent there will roach tne In nbart Bve minutes," answorod the fat man "And don't you worry nbart Barney. I'll look artor 'lm orlrlghL Wot abnrl yon. guv nor? Wot are you goln' to do?" "I'm going now," said Mnlioiu. "1 don't think the cops hud much chance to recogiilne uie on that roof; I'll tnke a chance on It, anyway. I'll give you a ring tomorrow." With thnt ho loft the house and emerged Into the dark street, II reached the Commercial Itoad tin molested and from thcro he took a tail to bis lodgings. in tho tail he wns very thoughtful The overling's work had not boon un prontnblo. Now ha had a rough crowd of supporters at his back, and he also had Information which might provo distinctly useful Mahony knew that shady night clubs i-re frequently used tor the distribution of dopo to dope addicts; the Uolden Centipede might prove a fruitful source of further Informa tion regarding the dotnlls of Law son's organization. (Copvrtoht ij.il. Hugh Clevelu) lnpclor Ktnn.tly fled! a vtry H"'"l hat. tomorrow. s amine tree Creek 8AUDIKK CHKKK, Oct, ;,U.-lHpl.i Mr, Tholmrv Jnhiuon niul hitimt on, Oary Dm, rrturncil Home Fikluy from the Community hivpitni in MfKlIord. Mr. and Mr. Rirl Croft nnd rimiii tors, Nltm nnd Hylvln. stiPiKfid in dancv at tli Hoxy Ann Orniittw Unll Saturday night. Mr. nnd Mr. Ivan flnilth vvort tttA ln v tot torn In MwltorrJ MonnUy where thpy imtvhavd lumlwv unl other material lor their now houuc which they wilt build soon to r-pl(iM the one lost in the recent forest fire, Oiner Medfurd visitors iron, hero Monc.it y were Mr. and Mrs. 8, a. Du enberry nnd Mr. and Mr. E C Kirne Mr and Mre. Alfred Kendall ntwi Mr. and Mra. Horsrd, who live fitht miles twlow Omit Vvf. were cnHr-re HundHV nftermion n( the home of Mr and Mr, B. A, Duwn berry. Mrs Kendall was formerly In Dtwiibenv daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W Du Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bturna of ft clflc drove, Calif., and Don Hf.nnun at Baa Fra ncln o, $ a o Wel ti cnl ieU here by Ihrt recent death of their father, J. n. Srarn.", nt Cir.mtK IMsa. returned U tht-'ir Inunrs Tuodny of I Ills wot-K. Mrs. Harmon and eon. Donald, rt-mmned with her mother, Mrs. J. I), Htiiriw, for nn rxtmdel visit. Oliver Plcr-e iiml family nie en Joying vtolt with Mr. Plei-e lMer u Ht i hubnnd. Mr. and Mra. IX.lt', who arrived Sunday lnm Kiiusj. Mu-ir dmiiitt-r and an uncle have invn nero : lor wine lime. Thin w the (itui time i Mr. IMerce anrl hla alatr have mat for !a yrat'ft. Mr. and Mm, 1. U Viit. Mr and ( Mr. E. C. Klene nnd Ay 1 via Croft jfittpndd Pomona Uranse at I'alent lat Satuulay in an all-day !on I Mrs, him LVi;i,to and daushter j Mftrjorti', who spent the nuinmer here vlMtliiK her jMtcntM, Mr. ano Mrs. j.tiick ttmith, and brothera. Oeora utid ! Ivn Hmith. and famlhea, reiuvned to their hotiir m CttlUornU A miM-Mifuifoii nhowpr was heiii i the hump of Mrs. Nora Hadey in Hold m:i WedneMiny afternoon Tor her alcter Mra. Mnbrl Smith who wm the recipient of many lovely and useful RlfU. About as ladles were present, nd refnjhmen!s of apple pie ft la mode -mt punt ft were served by tin liottcftwa. IRE COIN FROM RUM FUND ASKED PORTLAND, Ore.. Oct. 31, (AP) The state relief committer aought ft 1 0.000 Increane in relief funds for November from state liquor revenues today. The committee etlmtcl that (120,000 would be needed to care for old age aealstance, blind aid and other relief functions, 10,000 more than normal, and (15.000 above tho October expenditures. Jack. Luihn, committee chairman, said the monthly assistance to tho aged was averaging less than early estimates, indicating the case load had reached a pek. Cuuzens Tax High . DETROIT, Mich, Oct, 31. (AP) j uue& tt-avanagn. unuea diaie col lector of Internal revenue, said today the federal government would receive through inheritance taxes almost two-thirds of United States Senator James Couzens estate, estimated oy an administrator at between 25,000,- 000 and (30,000,000. DIFFICULT DECISIONS By GLUYAS WILLIAMS jse Mai) frlbune vant ads. STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By JOHN HIX For further proof address the author, Inclosing a stamped envelope for replr. Reg. TJ, S. Pat. 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