Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 243, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1928 — Page 24

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THE STORY THUS FAR The jewel c?.sc in the apartment of the murdered Margaret Odell had been opened with a steei chisel after a futile battering with a poker. This leads Vance to the theory that Skeel did not commit the murdtr, even though his finger I prints were found, but was hidden in the clothes closet while the girl was strangled by som? one- else. Vance traces a picture to Alya La Fosse, who informs him thr.t Louis Mannix was in her apartment from 10:30 of the evenings of the murder until 2 in the morning. Vance also l.*arnf something that makes him question Cleaver’s alibi.

CHAPTER XXIX “Ti THAT about the summons for W speeding?” Markham ari:ed. “That’s for you to explain,” said Vance. “But if you’ll take my advice you’ll send for this Boonton catchpole, and let him have a look at Pop. “If he says Cleaver is the man he ticketed. I’ll humbly do away with myself.” “Well! That makes it worth trying. I’ll have the officer at the Stuyvesant Club this afternoon, and I’ll point out Cleaver to him. “What other staggering revelations have you In store?” “Mannix will bear locking into.” Markham put down his knife and fork and leaned back. “I'm overcome! Such Himalayan sagacity! With that evidence against him, he should be arrested at once “Vance, my dear old friend, are you feeling quite normal? No dizzy spells lately? No shooting pains in the head? Kneejerks ail right?’’ “Furthermore, Doctor Lindquist was wildly infatuated with the Canary, and insanely jealous. “Recently threatened to take a pistol and hold a little pogrom of his own.” “That’s better.” Markham sat up. “Where did you get this information?” ‘Ah! That’s my secret.” Markham was annoyed. “Why so mysterous?” “Needs must, old chap. Gave my word, and all that sort of thing. And I’m a bit quixotic, dpn’t y’ know—too much Cervantes in my youth.” He spoke lightly, but Markham knew him too well to push the question. In less than five minutes after we

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had returned to the district attorney’s office Heath came in. “I got something else on Mannix, sir; thought you might want to add it to the report I turned in yesterday. “Burke secured a picture of him, and showed it to the phone operators at Odell’s house. Both of ’em recognized it. He’s been there several times, but it wasn’t the Canary hs called on. “It was the woman in Apt. 2. She’s named Frisbee, and used to be one cf Mannix’s fur models. He’s been to see her several times during the past six months, and has taken her out once or twice; but he hasn’t called on her for a month or more. . . . Any good?” “Can’t tell.” Markham shot Vance an inquisitive look. "But thanks for the information, Sergeant.” “By the bye,” said Vance dulcetly, when Heath had left us, “I’m feeling tophole. No pains in the head; no dizzy spells. Knee-jerks perfect.” “Delighted! Still, I can’t charge a man with murder because he calls on his fur model.” “You’re so hasty! Why should you charge him with murder?” Vance rose and yawned. “Come. Van. I’d rather like to gaze on Perneb’s tomb at the Metropolitan this afternoon. Could you hear it?” At the door he paused. “I say, Markham, what about the Boonton bailiff?” Markham rang for Swacker. “I’ll see to it at once. Drop in at the club around five, if you feel like it. I’ll have the officer there then, as Cleaver is sure to come in before dinner.” When Vance and I returned to the club late that afternoon. Markham was stationed in the loungeroom facing the main door of the rotunda; and beside him sat a tall, heavy-set, bronzed man of about 40. alert but ill at ease. “Traffic Officer Phipps arrived from Boonton a little while ago,” said Markham, by way of introduction. “Cleaver is expected at any moment now. He has an appointment here at half past five.” Vance drew up a chair. “I do hope he's a punctual beggar.” “So do I,” returned Markham viciously. Less than ten minutes later Cleaver entered the rotunda from the street, paused at the desk, and sauntered into the lounge-room. There was no escaping the observation point Markham had chosen: and as he walked by us he paused and exchanged greetings. Markham detained him a moment with a few casual questions; and Cleaver passed on. ‘•‘■That the man you ticketed, officer?” asked Markham, turning to Phipps. Phipps was scowling perplexedly. - “It looks something like him, sir;

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there’s a kind of resemblance. But it ain’t him.” He shook his head. “No sir, it ain’t him. The fellow I hung a summons on was stoutef than this gent, and wasn’t as tlal.” “You’re positive?” “Yes, sir—no mistake. The guy I tagged tfied to argue N > with me, and then he tried to slip me a fiver to forget it. I had my headlight on him full.” Phipps was dismissed with a substantial fee. Vance sighed. “My worthless existence is to be prolonged. Sad But you must try to bear it. . . . I say, Markham, what does Pop Cleaver’s brother look like?” “That’s it,” nodded Markham. “I’ve met his brother, he’s shorter and stouter. . . . This thing is getting beyond me. I think I’ll have it out with Cleaver now.” He started to rise, but Vance forced him back into his seat. “Don’t be impetuous. Cultivate patience. Clever’s not going to do a bunk: and there are one or two preliminary steps strongly indicated. Mannix and Lindquist still seduce my curiosity.” Markham clung to his point. “Neither Mannix nor Linquist is here now, and Cleaver is. And I want to know why he lied to mo about that summons.” “I can tell you that,” said Vance. "He wanted you to think he was in the wilds of New Jersey at midnight Monday.—Simple, what?” “The inference is a credit to your intelligence! But I hope you don’t seriously think that Cleaver is guilty. It’s possible he knows something; but I certainly cannot picture his as a strangler.” “And, why?’’ “He’s net the type. It’s inconceivable—even if there were evidence against him.” “Ah! Tire pyschological judgment! You eliminate Cleaver because you don't think his nature harmonizes with the situation. “I say, doesn’t that come perilously near being an esoteric hypothesis?—or a metaphysical deduction? .... ‘However, I don’t entirely agree with you in your application cf the theory to Cleaver. “That fish-eyed gambler has unsuspected potentialities for evil. But with the theory itself I am wholly in accord. And behold, my dear Markham: you yourself apply psychology in its abecedarian implications. yet ridicule my application of it in its higher developments.

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“Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, y’ know, but it’s none the less a priceless jewel .... How about a cup of tea?” We sought the Palm Room, and sat down at a table near the entrance. Vance ordered oolong tea, but Markham and I took black coffee. Avery capable’ four-piece orchestra was playing, and we sat restfully in comfortable chairs without speaking. Markham was tired and dispirited and Vance was busy with the problem that had absorbed him continuously since Tuesday morning. Never before had I seen him so preoccupied. We had been there perhaps half an hour when Spotswoode strolled in. He stopped and spoke, and Markham asked him to join us. He, too, appeared depressed, and his eyes showed signs of worry. “I hardly dare ask you, Mr. Markham,” he said diffidently, after he had ordered a ginger ale. “but how dp my chances stand now of being called as a witness?” “That fate is certainly no nearer than when I lest saw you,” Markham replied. “In fact, nothing has happened to change the situation materially.” “And the man you had under suspicion?” “He’s still under suspicion, but no arrest has been made. We’re hoping, however, that something will break before long.” “And I suppose you still want me to remain in the city?” “If you can arrange it—yes.” Spotswoode was silent for a time; then he said: “I den’t want to appear to shirk any responsibility—and perhaps it may seem wholly selfish for me even to suggest it—but. in any event, wouldn't the testimony of the telephone operator as to the hour of Miss Odell’s return and her calls for help be sufficient to establish the facts, without my corroborate c?"

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“I have thought of that, of course; and if it is at all possible for prepare the case for the prosecution without summoning you to appear I assure you it will be done. “At the moment, I can see no necessity of your being called as a witness. But one never knows what may turn up. “If the defense hinges on a question of exact time, and the operator’s testimony is questioned or disqualified for any reason, you may be required to come forward. Other-' wise not.” Spotswoode sipped his kinger ale. A little of his depression seemed to have departed. * “You're very generous, Mr. Markham. I wish there was some adequate way of thanking you.” He looked up unhesitatingly. “I presume you are still opposed to my visiting the apartment. ... I know you think me unreasonable and perhaps sentimental; but the girl represented something in my life that I find very difficult to tear out. “I don’t expect you to understand it—l hardly understand it myself ” iTo E? Continued) Dog raisoner Busy B.v Tim in Special RENSSELAER. Ind.. Feb. 17. Death by poisoning of nearly forty dogs here in the last few weeks has aroused citizens to a point where they propose stern prosecution of the poisoner. Several of the victims were prized highly by owners. Dog Steals Bottled Milk. l:>i Tr.itcn Special RUSHVILLE. Ind.. Feb. 17. Keaby Green has delivered milk to homes here seventeen years, but recently he witnessed the theft of a pint bottle of milk by a large dog for the first time in his life.

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