Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-09-19

1uu youA hASuus duu mluc-yeS,
mine, am sure: is the most wonder
full person I have ever known. Yes,
I am sure he will do all he can, Mr..
Glace.
"But, oh"-she struck her knee to
emphasize her speaking-"he is fight
ing such a terrible power of evil!
know. I fought it. too. for years.
How can we be sure?"
Don't try" ! responded. "Trust
him. Do as do. Go where he says.
Do what he says. Leave the rest to
him. Even now we are acting by his
direction. See, we are at our destina-
tion."
The cab stopped.
Lucille Strengthened and her parted
lips grew firm. you are right. He
is the captain-we the soldiers. Thank
you, Mr.. Glace, for showing me the
necessity for remaining calm.
"And do you know"-she fastened
me with her eyes-"I believe in some
way he looked for this move of theirs?
knew it this morning for minute
after came back from the phone. He
was not surprised"
told the driver to wait, and we
passed into the massive entrance of
the Hall of Justice.
Last night had taught me the way
to Connels office and lost no time in
seeking admittance.
My name and that of my companion
brought us ready entrance.
We came into the same room where
we had sat in the early hours of this
same morning, and found Connel,
grim-faced, sitting at his desk,
He looked up and sprang to his feet.
Miss Foote, Glace," he began
quickly, "this is promptness with a
vengeance, and Pm glad to see YOU"
Himself he handed Lucille a chair.
dual sent u.s." Informed him. "He
wants the verification of everything
you told us. First, are you certain
that McKabe is really in their hands,
and that the thing is not plant?"
tits no plant" said Connel. "Do
you oppose Dan McKabe would hole
up anywhere if he could get here to
report? And If there was any doubt
this alone would make it certain.
"You must know, Glace, that there
are two things policeman neve~
gives up while he can retain therlA
his revolver and his badge.
Look at these"
In manner almost dramatic he
tossed service revolver and gold
and-silver badge toward me across the
desk.
"McKabe's," he declared. "Sent in
this morning with their demand for
the release of their jackals."
heard Lucille Foote gasp slightly.
In moment she was bending over
the weapon and badge. Her finger
touched the latter gently.
1t had been worn by the man she
had met last night for the first time.
Even ! thrilled at the sight of the ''of
fices" of the captured man.
If had hoped there would be mis-.
take, knew now there was none.
who brought them?" asked.
Nobody Knows" said Connel 1.-THE
cleaners found them wrapped up in the
hall. The bundle was addressed to
me. Here. 1t also contained this
note"
He handed us sheet of paper, cov-
cred with a penciled scrawl.
We read it, Lucille and /.
Captain Connel,
Detective Bureau,
Hall of Justice.
Sir:
Reference to your records will
doubtless convince you that the en-
closed are the regulation weapon and
the official badge of authority of De-
tective Daniel McKabe, late of the
Chinatown squad.
We regret the necessity of curtail.
ing the activities of Mr.. McKabe but
through circumstances with which he
was connected, which resulted in your
apprehension of the man, Homer
Reich, and the woman, Anna Paulos,
commonly known as Greek Annie"
we find ourselves obliged to do SO.
We would beg to suggest that the
matter can be arranged agreeably to
both sides by the release of Reich and
the woman within twenty-four hours.
Failing this, we shall not be respon-
sible for the safety of Mr.. McKabe.
We hope that you will be amenable to
our argument as We realize that Nc
Kabe is man whose sudden death
might be serious loss to your force.
At the same time, should you decide
to attempt any counter stroke, we
shall feel compelled to return his body
to your doors as a sign that we mean
exactly what we say.
glanced at Lucille. She was pale as
death.
swung my eyes to Connel.
There doesn't seem any chance for
doubt" began
"None at ALL They've got Dan." he
said shortly. "They picked him up
somewhere around four-thirty as far
as can find out" & y
"Then you have word from him as