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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA UTAFI Copyright by Doubleday. Ptg CHAPTER XV & Co. Certainly." 21 When the Heavens Fall. The chief of police entered the office of Jachin Fell, high In the Malson Blanche building, at eight oclock on Friday evening. Mr. Fell glanced up at him tn surprise. Hello, chief I What's up?" The officer gazed at him in astonishment. Whats up? Why, I came around to see you, of course! To Jushin Fell smiled whimsically. see me? Well, chief, thats good of you; sit down and have a cigar, eh? Whats the matter? You look rather taken aback." I am, said the other, bluntly. Didnt you expect me? No," 6ald Jachin Fell, halting suddenly In the act of reaching for a cigar, and tursing his keen gaze upon the chief. Expect you? No I" Its darned queer, then l That chap Gramont called me up about ten minutes ago and said to get around here as quick as I could make It, that you wanted to see me." Gramont I" Jachin Fell frowned. "Wheres Ben Chaeherre? Havent you found him yet? Nary .a sign of him, chief." The door opened, and Henry Gra-moappeared, his right hand bandaged and in a sling. he said, Good evening, gentlemen smiling. Heres Gramont, now! exclaimed Fell. Did ' you call the chief over here "I sure did, and Gramont came forward. I wanted to see you two gentlemen together, and so arranged It. Miss Ledanois Is to be here at nine, Fell? The little man nodded, his eyes Intent upon Gramont. He noticed the bandaged arm. Yes. Have you been hurt? Gramont brought up a Slightly. chair across the desk from Fell, and sat down. He put his left hand In his pocket and brought forth a document which he handed to the chief of police. Cast your eye over that, chief, and say nothing. You're here to listen for the present. Heres something to cover your case. Mr. Fell. Gramont produced his automatic from the pocket of his coat, and laid It on the desk before him. There was a moment of startled silence. The officer, looking over the paper which Gramont had handed him, seemed to find It of sudden, Intense Interest. What means all this mystery and demelodramatic action, Gramont? manded Jachin Fell, a slight sneer in his eyes, his voice quite toneless. It means, said Gramont, regarding him steadily, that youre under arrest. I went out to the Gumberts place on Bayou Terrebonne this morning, arrested Memphis Izzy Gumberts and four other men engaged In operating a lottery, and also arrested two mechanicians who were engaged in working on stolen cars. We took In, further, a gentleman by the name of Dick Heame; a lesser member of the gang, who is now engaged In dictating a confession. Just a moment, chief I prefer to do the talking at present." Gramont smiled into the steady, unfaltering eyes of Fell. he You are next on the program, We know that you are said, evenly. at the head of an organized gang, which is not only operating a lottery through this and adjacent states, but also is conducting an immense busiThereness In stolen automobiles. fore said Just one minute, please, Jachin Fell. Do you forget, Mr. Gramont, the affair of the Midnight Masquer? You are a very zealous citizen, I have no doubt, but "I was about to add, struck In Gramont, "that your pleasant friend Ben Chaeherre Is charged with the murder of the sheriff of Terrebonne parish. In which I have clear evidence against him, having been present at the scene of the crime. He is also charged with the murder of Joseph Malllard " My heavens!" said Fell, staring. I never dreamed that Chaeherre Gramont Perhaps you didnt." Neither did shrugged his shoulders. I Imagine that Ben anyone else. learned of this room and drinking party, and rightly decided that he could make a rich haul off a small crowd of drunken young sports. He had the costume stolen from my ear, as you know; also the automatic which went with It. Two shots were missing from the automatic when we found it in Ben's possession; and you remember the Masquer fired twice at the time Malllard was killed." Fells keen eyes sparkled angrily. Youre a very zealous citizen, young man," he said, softly. I see that youve been hurt. I trust your little game did not result in casualties? Gramont nodded. Charlie the Goog went west. He was desperate, 1 fancy; at all events he got me Id the arm, and I had to shoot him. Memphis Izzy hardly justified his tremendous reputation, for he yielded like a lamb." So you billed the Goog, eh? said Fell. "Very zealous, Mr. Gramont! And I suppose that the exigencies of the case Justified you, a private citizen, in carrying arms and using them? Who sided you In this marvelous affair? "A numoer of friends from my post of the American Legion," said Gramont, evenly. "Ah! This organization Is going in for politics, then?" Not for politics, Fell ; for Justice. I deputized them to assist me. , Deputized repeated Fell, slowly. 1 1 1 Gramont smiled. "You see, this lottery business has been going on for a year or more. Some time ago, before I came to New Or- leans, the governor of this state appointed me a special officer to Investigate the matter. There Is my commission, which the chief has been reading. It gives me a good d tal of power, Fell ; quite enough power to gather lu you and your bunch." The chief of police looked very uneasily from Gramont to Jachin Fell, and back again. Fell sat erect in his chair, staring at Gramont "You were the original Midnight Masquer, said Fell in his toneless voice. At this direct charge, and at Gramonts assent, the chief started in surprise. Yes. One reason was that I suspected some one In society, 6ome one high up In New Orleans, to be connected with the gang; but I never dreamed that you were the man, Fell. I rather suspected young Malllard. I am now glad to say that I was entirely wrong. You were the big boss, Fell, and youre going to serve time for It. Fell glanced at the chief, who cleared his throat as If about to speak. At this moment, however, a sharp knock sounded at the door. "Come!" called Gramont A man entered. It was one of Gramonts deputies, who happened also to be a reporter- - from one of the morning papers of the city. He carried several sheets of paper which be laid before Gramont. He glanced at Fell, who recognized him and exchanged a nod of greeting, then returned his attention to Gramont. "Ah ! said the latter with satisfaction, as he examined the papers. ,So Heurne has given up everything, has he? Does this confession Implicate Mr. Fell, here? drawled the other, Well, rather, And see here, capl There cheerfully. are two more of us In the crowd and weve arranged to split the story. Wed like to rush the stuff to our papers the minute you give the word, because I know. Gramont returned the papers that bore the confession of Hearne. Youve made copies of this, of course? All right. Shoot the stuff In to your papers right away, If you wish. Fell raised a hand to check the other. "One moment, please!" he said, his eyes boring Into the newspaper man. Will you also take a message from me to the editor of your newspaper and see that it goes to the others as well? If Mr. Gramont permits, yes. Go ahead, said Gramont, wondering wliat Fell would try now. He soon learned. "Then, pursued Fell, evenly, you will kindly Inform the editors of your papers that. In case my name appears in connection with this matter, I shall Immediately Institute suit for libel. No matter what Mr. Gramont may say or do, I assure you fully that no publicity Is going to attach to me In this matter. Neither, I may add, am I going to be arrested. That is all, sir." Gramont smiled. Take the message If. you see fit, by all means, he said, "You may also take my carelessly. fullest assurance that within twenty minutes you will observe Mr. Fell safely In jail. Thats all." The newspaper man saluted and departed, grinning. Gramont leaned forward, the harsh lines of his face spelling determination as he looked at Jachin FelL So you wont be arrested, eiy Lets see. I know that this gang of yours has influence running up Into high places, and that this Influence has power. That Is why I was appointed to Investigate this lottery game secretly, and In my own way. That is why, also, I brought the chief of police here tonight." He turned to the perturbed officer, and spoke coldly. "Now, chief, youve seen my authority, youve heard my charges, and you know they will be proved up to the hilt. Are you willing to arrest Jachin Fell, or not? The chief cleared his throat. Why, Mr. Gramont," he observed, nervously, about the rest of the gang, well take care of em, sure! But it's different with Mr. Fell, here. He's a friend of the senator Different, b 11 ! snapped Gramont, angrily. "Hes a criminal, no matter who his friends may be, and I have the proof of It Well, that may be so," admitted But this thing is the chief of police. goin to raise a h 1 of a scandal, all up and down the state! You know that as well as I do. Now, If I was you. Id act kind of slow Gramont smiled bitterly. Perhaps you would, chief. In fact, I dont doubt that you would. But you are not me. Now, as a officer acting under authority of the governor of the state, I call upon you to arrest this criminal, and I make you duly responsible for his Do you dare refuse? The chief hesitated. He looked at Fell for help, but none came. Fell seemed to be rather amused by the situation. Gramont leaned back In his chair. The purpling features of the chief were streaming with perspiration ; the man was In a frightful dilemma, and At this Inhis plight was pitiable. Fell Jachin stant Interposed. Let me speak, please," he said, gently. "My dear Mr. Gramont, It has Just occurred to me that there may he a compromise "Im Dot compromising." snapped 1 duly-appoint- safe-keepin- Gramont Certainly not ; I speak of our mutual friend here, and Fell indicated the chief with a bland gesture. I believe that Judge Forester of this city Is at present consulting with the governor at Baton ltouge on political matters. With them, also, Is Senator Flaxman, who has come from Washington on the same errand. Now, it would be a very simple matter to end all this anxiety. Suppose that you call up the governor on long distance, from this telephone, and get his assurance that I am not to be arrested. Then youll be convinced." Gramont laughed with deep anger. "You gangsters are all alike! be said, turning to the desk telephone. "You think that because you have planted your slimy tentacles In high places you can do anything with absoBut the governor of lute impunity. this state is not In your clutches. Hes a man, by heaven ! I have his asurance that hell prosecute to the limit whoever Is behind this criminal gang and he keeps his word! Dont think that if your friend the senator Is with him, you will be saved. I'll call him. If only to show the chief, here, that influence Is not going to count In this game." Gramont took down the receiver, called long distance, and put In a hurried call for the executive mansion, asking for the governor In person. So yos think that hes Immune from Influence, do youT Jachin Fell smiled patronizingly and lighted a fresh cignr. The chief of police was mopping his brow. My dear Gramont, you exhibit a youthful-confidencIn human nature Idol Let me topple your from its pedestal In a hurry. Mention to the governor that you have me under arrest, and that I have asked him to speak with Judge Forester and Senator Flaxman before confirming the arrest. Ill wager you five hundred dole Tanlac Put Him Back on Job, Says Davis Tve never been much of a hand at praising medicines, but I can certainly aay something good for Tanlac," said Geo. Davis, 110 Naglee St, San Francisco, Calif. I had a bad case of ptomaine g and It came pretty near laying me out altogether. For three months I was In an awful condition and Buffeting constantly from diarrhea. I became weak all over and was going from bad to worse. I tried everything I knew of, but It was beginning to look like nothing would ever reach my case. ' Then, a friend of mine recommended Tanlac to me. And lta a fact, four bottle have made & clean sweep of my troubles and built me up to where I feel like a new man. I am working every day now and when it comes to recommending Tanlac I cant put It too strong." Tanlac is sold by all good druggists. Unless you see the Bayer Cross on tablets, you are not setting the genuine Bayer product prescribed by physicians over 23 years and proved safe by millions for Advertisement Novelties. think the country needs a new party?" If No," replied Senator Sorghum. the old parties keep on modifying their platforms for a few more years, theyll offer all the political novelties anybody could reasonably desire. Do you 1 clay-foote- d lars The telephone rang sharply. Taunted almost beyond endurance, Gramont seized the instrument and made answer. In a moment he had the governor on the wire. His gaze went exultantly to Fell. Governor, this Is Henry Gramont he said. Ive Just succeedspeaking, ed In my work, as I wired you this afternoon no, hold on a minute! This is important. The head of the entire gang Is a man here In New Orleans by Che name of Jachin Fell. Yes, Fell. I find It very hard to get him arrested. Fell boasts that his Influence Is superior to any that I can bring to bear. He asks that you speak with Judge Forester and Senator Flaxman before confirming the arrest, and boasts that you will order me to keep my hands off. "Speak with them, governor I If theyre In the gang, too, dont you worry. You confirm this arrest, and Ill put Fell behind the bars If I have to turn all New Orleans Inside out. 1 know you cant be Go ahead reached by any of these crooks Im merely calling Fells bluff. We have the chief of police here, and hes sweating. Eh? Sure. Take as long as you like, governor." He smiled grimly at Jachin Fell as he waited. Two minutes passed three four. Then he heard the voice of the governor again. Yes? "Dont arrest him, Gramont. What? Gramont gasped. Dont touch him, I said Get in all the others, no matter who they are, but leave Fell alone " You d d coward 1" shouted GraSo this is mont, In a beat of fury. the way you keep your promises, Is it? And 1 thought you were above all inYoure a fluences real American! h I of a governor oh, I dont want to hear any more from you. He Jerked up the receiver. There was a moment of dead silence In the room. The chief mopped his trow, in evident relief. Jachin Fell sat back In his chair and scrutinized d smile. Gramont with his Gramont sat helpless, wrung by chagrin, rage and lmpoteney. There was nothing tie could say, nothing he could do. The man behind him had failed him. The entire power of the state, which had been behind him, had failed him. There was no higher power to which he could appeal, except the power of the federal government. His head Jerked tip sharply. Fell, Ive got evidence on you, and Ive got the evidence to put this lottery business Into federal hands. Boysl come in here! 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