The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-11-09
The Mardi Cras Mystery

| see, this lottery business mas been
going on for year or more. Some
time ago. before / came to New Or
leans, the governor Of this state APP
pointed me a special officer TO investl-
gate the matter. There is my commits
sion, which the chief has been reading.
II gives me a good sal OF power, Fell
quite enough power to gather In you
and your bunch"
The chief Of police looked very I'M
easily from Gramont to joachim Fell.
and back again. Fell sat erect In his
chair. staring at Gramont.
you were the original Midnight
Masquer," said Fell in his tonelcss
voice. At this direct charge, and at
Gramont's assent, the chief started In
surprise.
"Ies. One reason was that suspect
ed some one in society, some one high
up In New Orleans, to be connected
with the gang; but / never dreamed
that you were the man, Fell. rather
suspected young MaIllard. am now
glad to say that was entirely wrong.
You were the big boss, Fell, and you're
going to serve time for It,"
Fell glanced at the chief. who
cleared his throat as II about to speak.
AT this moment, however, sharp
knock sounded at the door.
"Comel" called GramoEt.
A man entered. II was one Of Ora
mont's deputies. who happened also to
be n reporter from one OF the morning
papers Of the city. He carried several
sheets OF paper which he laid before
Gramont. He glanced at Fell, who
recognized him and exchanged nod
OF greeting. then returned his attention
to Gramont.
AIR said the Inter with satisfac-
ton. as he examined the papers. $50
Hearne has given up everything, has
he7 Does this confession lmplicate
Mr.. Fell, here?"
well, rather" drawled the other,
cheerfully. "And see here, cap There
are two more of us In the crowd and
we've arranged to split the story. We'd
like to rush the stun to our papers the
minute you give the word, because-'
II know" Gramont returned the
papers that bore the confession OF
Hearne. you've made copies Of this,
Of course? All right. Shoot the stun
In TO your papers right away. IL you
wish"
Fell raised hand to check the
other.
"One moment. please !" he said, his
eyes boring Into the newspaper man.
"Will you also take message from me
to the editor OF your newspaper-and
see that II goes to the others as well p
IF Mr. Gramont permits. yes"
eco ahead" said Gramont, wonder,
ing what Fell would try now. He
soon learned.
"Then," pursued Fell, evenly, "you
VIII kindly inform the editors OF your
papers that, In case my name appears
In connection with this matter, | shall
Immediately institute suit for libel
No matter what Mr.. GramOnt may say
or do. assure you fully that no pub
llclty is going to attach to Inc In this
matter. Neither. may add. am going
to be arrested. That Is all, sir"
Gramont smiled. "Take the message
II you see fit, by all MEANS" he said
carelessly. "You may also take my
fullest assurance that within twenty
minutes you will observe MI. Fell
safely in jail. That's ALL"
The newspaper man saluted and de.
parted, grinning.
Gramont leaned forward, the harsh
lines of his face spelling determination
as he looked at Jachln Fell.
$50 you won't be arrested, eh7 Let's
see. know that this gang of yours
has influence running up Into high
places, and that this influence has
power. That Is why was appointed
10 investigate this lottery game secret
y, and In my own way. That is why.
also, ! brought the chief Of police here
tonight"
lie turned to the perturbed officer.
and spoke coldly.
'Now, chief. you've seen my author
Ity. you've heard my charges. and you
know they will be proved up to the
hllt. Are you willing 10 arrest joachim
Fell, or notr"
The chief cleared his throat.
"Why, Mr.. Gramont," he observed,
nervously. "about the rest OF the gang
Wen take care of 'em, sure But IT'S
different with Mr.. Fell. here He's O
friend Of the senator"
different. h--llw snapped Ora.
mont. angrlly. Hes a criminal. no
matter who his friends may be. and |
have the proof OF II !"
"Well, that may be So" admitted
the chief of police. "But this thing Is
goln' 10 raise HI OF a scandal. all
up and down the stated You know
that as well as | do. Now, II was
you, I'd act kind OF SLOW"
GramOnt smiled bitterly.
perhaps you would. chief. In fact
don't doubt that yon would. But You
are not me. Now. as a duly-appolnred
officer acting under authority Of the
governor Of the state. call upon you
to arrest this CRIMINAL, and make you
duly responsible for his safe keeping
DO you dare refuser