Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-11-05

man He turned again to his men,
orandum book.
"MarteI Savigno. count of MartineIlo,"
Norvin supplied. in a strained breath
less voice.
That's him! why, you must know
all about this affair"
Blake rose and began to pace his Of
lice, while the others watched him GU
riously. He had grown to pride him
self on his physical self-control and,
above all, upon his impassivity OF
countenance. He had cultivated it pur-
pcsely, for il formed a part of his later
training-what he chose to call his
course in courage. But this sudden
probing of an old wound, this unexpected
reference TO the most painful part Of
his life, had found him off his guard
and with his nerves loose.
When, after an interval of several
minutes. he felt that he had himself
sufficiently in hand to talk without
danger OF self-betrayal, he seated him
self and inquired:
What do you wish TO know about
the Count Of Martinello and Narcone. the
handit?"
II want to know all there is" said
Donnelly. Perhaps we can get at 1t
quicker if you will tell me what you
Know. naQ 10 AlGd gOeA WOAC AeaAhAheh
with the case. It's remarkable how these
old trails recross."
IL know everything about the muir
der of Martel SavignO for I saw it.
was there. He was my best friend.
That is the story of which you read.
That is why the mention of his name up
set me, even after five years"
Bernie Dreux uttered an exclamation
and hitched forward in his chair. This
new side of Blake's character fascinated
him.
If you will tell me the circumstances
IT will help me to piece out my record
said the chief; so Blake began reluc-
family, hestatingly, giving the facts
clearly. but with constraint that bore
witness to his pain in the recital
This is remarkable Donnelly ex-
claimed. ITO think that you have seen
Clan Narcone? Dyou suppose you
would know him again after four years?"
He shot keen glance at his friend.
81 am sure / would. But come. you
haven't told me anything yet"
well, Narcone is in New Orleans"
'What?" Blake leaned forward in his
chair, his eyes blazing.
at least I'm informed that he is re-
ceived letter some time ago contain
ing most of the information you've just
given me- and stating that there are
extradition papers for him in New York.
The letter says that some of his old
gang have confessed to their part in the
murder and have implicated Narcone so
strongly that he'll hang if they can get
hin. back to Sicily"
81 believe that But who is your in
formant?"
Il don't know. The letter is anony-
NOUS"
A sudden wild hope -sprang up in
Blake's mind He dared not trust it, yet
IL clamored for credence.
''Was it written by a-woman?" he
queried tensely.
NO; at least I don't think So 1t was
written on one Of these newfangled
typewriting machines. 1 left it at the Of
flee or you could judge for yourself"
IF It is typewriter, how do you know
whether"
81 tell you I don't know. But I can
guess pretty closely. 1t was one of the
Pallozzo gang. This Narcone-he calls
himself Vito ISABELLA, by the way, is a
leader of the Quatrones. The two fac
tlons have been at war lately and some
member Of the Pallozzo outfit has turned
HIM up"
The light died out of Norvin's face, his
btdy relaxed. He had followed so many
clues, his quest had been so long and
fruitless that he met disappointment half
way.
Up to this moment Bernie Dreux had
listened without a word of movement.
but now he stirred and inquired hesita-
tinEly:
Pardon me. but what is this Pal
lozzo gang and who are the Quatrones?
I'm tremendously interested in this
affair"
THE Pallozzos and the Quatrones,"
Donnelly explained. are two italian
gangs which have come into rivalry
over the fruit business They unload
the ships. you know, and they have
ciashed several times. You probably
heard about their last miK-up-one man
killed and four wounded"
II never read about such things"
Dreux acknowledged, at which the
chiefs eyes twinkled and once more
wandered over the little mans immac-
ulate figure.
You are familiar with our Italian
problem aren't your"
lin afraid not. L know we have
/ a large foreign population in the city
/ in fact ! spend much of my time on the
other side of Canal street-but didn't
know there was any particular prob
| lem"
We'll, there is, and a very serious
one. too" Blake assured him. TITS
| giving our friend Donnelly and the rest
Of the city officials trouble enough and
to spare. There have been some eighty
killings in the italian quarter"
''Eighty-four.' said Donnelly. And