The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-11-17

al friend here" and Fell indicated the
chief with bland gesture. II believe
that Judge Forester Of this city Is al
present consulting with the governor
at Baton Rouge on political matters
With them. also. Is Senator Flaxman,
who has come from Washington on the
same errand. Now. it would be 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 am not to
be arrested. Then you'll be convinced
Gramont laughed with deep anger.
You gangsters are all alike !" he
said, turning to the desk telephone.
you think that because you have
planted your Shiny tentacles In high
places you can do anything with abso-
lutte impunity. But the governor Of
this state is not In your clutches.
He's man, by heavenl l have his
assurance that he'll prosecute to the
limit whoever Is behind this criminal
gang-and he keeps his word Don't
think that II 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 hur-
ried call for the executive mansion,
asking for the governor in person.
$50 you think that he's immune from
influence, do your" joachim Fell smiled
patronizingly and lighted fresh cigar.
The chief Of police was hopping his
brow.
My dear Gramont, you exhibit |
youthful confidence In human nature! |
Let me topple your clay-footed idol |
from Its pedestal in a hurry. Mention |
to the governor that you have me I'M
der arrest, and that have asked him
to speak with Judge Forester and Sem
ator Flaxman before confirming the ar
rest. I'll wager you five hundred dol
lars"
The telephone rang sharply Taunt-
ed almost beyond endurance, Gramont
seized the instrument and made an
swer. In a moment he had the COVER
nor on the wire. His gaze went ex-
lltantly to Fell.
Governor this is Henry Gramont
peaking," he said. I've just succeed
ID In my work, as l wired you this af-
hold on a minutei This
5 important.
1.-THE head of the entire gang is
IAN here in New Orleans by the name
3 TQn EnII ar. II = 70
cry hard to get him arrested. Fell
casts that his influence Is superior to
ny that can bring to bear. He asks
lat you speak with Judge Forester
nd Senator Flaxman before confirm
lg the arrest, and boasts that you will
rder me to keep my hands Off.
Speak with them, governor! II
ley're in the gang, too, don't you
orry. You confirm this arrest, and
II put Fell behind the bars If have
turn all New Orleans inside out.
o aheadi l know you can't be
,ached by any of these crooks-Tm
erely calling Fell's bluff. We have
e chief of police here, and he's
veating. Eth? Sure. Take as long 4
you ike, governor.
He smiled grimly at joachim Fell as
, waited. Two minutes passed
ree-four Then he heard the voice
the governor again
"Yes?"
Don't arrest him, Gramont."
"What?" Gramont gasped. I
"Don't touch him. said Get in all v
e others. no matter who they are, i
t leave Fell alone" :
you id cowardl" shouted Ora Il
mt in heat of fury. $50 this Is :
, way you keep your promises. is it? =
d thought you were above all in Ii
ences - real Americanl You're a O
1 of a governor-oh. l don't want s
hear any more from you" j..
lie jerked up the receiver. q
There was a moment Of dead silence %
the room. The chief mopped his e.
w, In evident relief. joachim Fell ",
back in his chair and scrutinized
imont with his thin-Iipped smile. 81
iramont sat helpless, wrung by cha CT
4. rage and impotency. There was n
hing he could say. nothing he could r.
The man behind him had failed -.
!. The entire power of the state.
oh had been behind him, had failed &
l. There was no higher power to st
oh he could appeal, except the
'er of the federal government. His 20
d jerked up sharply. DC
Fell, I've got evidence on you, and 20
got the evidence to put this lot ~
business into federal hands. Boysl Re
e in here" VIC
his shout the door opened and -
of his men entered. Gramont
ed at the chief. r