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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
STRAND BUILDING SOLD

Several big real estate sales have
been reported in the local market
today. The two largest of these is
the purchasing of a large track of
land near Carteret by John and
Mamie Hagaman to develop into
home sites and the sale of the Strand
theatre property in Smith street this
city.
The Strand theatre sale includes
the theatre building located at 70,
IS and so Smith street, a frontage OF
seventy feet and the plot upon which
the theatre is located through to
j Jefferson street, a distance of 800
feet. On the Jefferson street end of
the property there are two frame
dwellings two stories high. The the
atre building includes the theatre,
two stores and the clubrooms Of the
City Democratic Club.
The sale was made through Louis
Alpern, O. local real estate broker,
from the Smith Street Realty Com
pany to local people whose names
have not been made public as yet.
Although the consideration has not
been made public, it is rumored the
price was in the neighborhood of
~$150,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
House Warming
At Newcomer Home

Many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Newcomer, gave a surprise
house-warming at their new home.
in Cedar avenue, woodbridge, Tues
day night. Dancing was enjoyed
throughout the evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Newcomer were presented with
fireplace irons.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sofield, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
iGunderson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pow
ers, Mrs. Jane Stacey, Miss Jetta
Stacey, Miss Marguerite Boughton,
Miss Claire Mccormick, Miss Flor
.ence Sofield, j. Scott Burns, William
Larcombe, OF this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Peck, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. w.
;Barnekov, Jr., and Miss Mabel
sTreen, of Woodbridge, Mr.. and Mrs.
Malcolm McHose, of Metuchen: Mr..
and Mrs. ". K. Newcomer, of Plain
field, and Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Alfred,
of Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Parent Teachers
Meet at Woodbridge

WOODBHlDGE, oct. ll:-The
Barron Avenue Parent-Teacher AS
ISOLATION met yesterday afternoon.
The report of the treasurer gave a
balance of $41.62 in the treasury.
Mr.. Woodman reported on maga-
zines purchased for school by the as
ISOLATION, one bill being for So for
two copies of the National Geogra-
phic and the other for $22 for the
Popular Science Monthly, Scientific
American. S%cribner's Monthly, Cor
rect English, Current History, Re-
view of Reviews, Nature Magazine,
American Boy and Journal of Edu-
cation.
1t was voted to pay county and
state dues.
Delegates were elected for County
Council at South Plainfleld and state
convention at Trenton, the county
delegates elected being Mrs. @. A. de
Russy, Mrs. u. II. Boynton, Mrs. G..
Agreen, Mrs. J. u. Meyer, Mrs. j. l..
Torch, Mrs. Casl Augustine. These
are voting delegates but as many
more as it may be possible to secure
automobiles for may attend and it is
hoped that 1t may be possible to
take others.
Mrs. deRussy and Mrs. Boynton
will be the official delegates for the
state convention.
Miss Gardena Hatfield and Miss
Dorothy Terhune furnished o de-
lightful mllSlcal programs,
The next meetings win have pro-
grams provided by the varlnHs slass-
es. A prize to be Uttered the class
securing the greatest number OF
mothers as members based on the
percentage of pupils in class.
The following committees were
named:
Mothers committee: Mrs. J.. II.
Love, Episcopal; Mrs. Carl Angus
tine, Methodist; Mrs. J. L. Harmed,
Congregational: Mrs. s. B. Demarest,
Presbyterian; Mrs. J. II. Concannon,
Catholic; Mrs. John Dayton, Science
Mrs. Herman Hopper, Jewish.
Hospitality: Mrs. William Howard
Mrs. w. II. Voorhees,, Mrs. Harry
Ford, Mrs. William Ryan, Mrs. Bar
ron Levi, Mrs. Charles Farr, Mrs. A
Ii. Terhune.
II. p. Edgar, Miss Miller, Miss Fitz-
gerald, Mr.. Rothfuss.
Music: Mrs. T.. c. Ensign, Mrs
W. AGGSOiit MISS "a ~ IidHcIt Mis-
o. r. Hatfield.
Ways and Means: Ms. I. r. Spen.
Ger, Mrs. II. A. Tappan, Mrs. James
Filler, Mrs. C. r.. Brown and Mrs
Dalton.
Hostess: Mrs. Thayer Martin Mrs
M. p. DUNCAN, Mrs. ]. +. Lorch
Mrs. w. p. Melick. Mrs. A. f. So
field Mrs. l.. w Woodman and Mr.
Woodman.
Lunch room: Miss Caster. Mrs. A
L. Huber, Mrs. II. j. Baker ant
the executive committee.
Membership: Mrs. e. H. Boynton
Miss Grace Huber, Miss White, Mrs
Richard Grace, and Mrs. Gustav
Agreen.
Mr.. Woodman introduced the new
members of the faculty.
Tea was served by Mrs. Howard
Mrs. Levi, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Farr
Mrs. Warter, Mrs. Grausam and
Mrs. Grace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
SYNAGOGUE TO HAVE
CELEBRATION PROGRAM

Columbus Day will be observed at
the Temple Beth Mordecai tomor-
row night, when a special service and
patriotic program will be carried
out by Rabbi Nathan Colish and the
choir of his synagogue. Presenta-
ton of the American flag and a flag
Of Judea to the temple in behalf of
the Beth Mordecai, will be made by
Mrs. NJ. Leichtman. Rabbi Colish
will speak on 1.-THE Jews Participa-
ton In the Discovery of America and
in its Early Development"
The program for the evening fol-
lows:
How Goodly Are Thy Tents
Choir.
Sabbath service-Responsive read
'ings.
Presentation of Flags to Congre-
gation,-Mrs. Meyer Leichtman.
Acceptance for the Congregation
Mr.. Charles Safran.
Anthem, MISUNDERSTANDING.
Address-Rabbi Nathan Colish.
Anthem, Come Thou Almighty
King-Assemblage.
Kaddish service.
Speed Our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11

Minis lover.
The choruses are almost letter
perfect in their part, n of the espe-
ciaIly fine numbers is the Pierettes.
Those taking part in this chorus are:
Alice Bjork, Anna Kutcher, Edna
Widerstrom, Katherine Lake. Eliza
beth Bartha, Sarah Fithian, Marion.
Larsen, Augusta Staudt, Margaret
Fraser, Virginia Reznichak, Dorothy
Nelson and Grace Meyers.
Tomorrow morning from s to
1880 o'clock the box Office at the
Majestic theatre will be opened for
the exchange of tickets, and from
4 until 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Both morning and afternoon hours
are effective Friday and Saturday
only.
The balloon ascension yesterday
was a great uccess Miss Jane War
rem, general chairman of the show,
released the balloons and the last
report was that they were on their
to sea. There will be q general
rehearsal at the library tonight at
7:30 o'clock. Cast and members
asked to make returns on tickets
tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Noted Guests
AT TyrreII Home

Two noted men have been the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. George w.
Tyrrell at their home in State street.
For several days past Senator Hugh
Hill of Anderson, Indiana, has been
visiting at the doctors residence, and
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn II.
Curtis of Garden City, Long Island,
spent the day with DIR. and Mrs.
Tyrrell and Senator Hill.
DR.. and Mrs. Tyrrell met Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis and Senator Hill while
on their South American tour last
spring and on the return trip stop
ped with them at Mr.. Curtis place,
"Hialeak." at Miami. Fla.
Last night DR.. Tyrrell and his
guests attended the Raritan Yacht
Club smoker, after which they spent
the balance OF the evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel =.
Olmstead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
K. OF C. TO PARADE

SOUTH AMBOY. Oct. lin or
der to help In the celebration of
Columbus Day in this city, the To-
cal Knights of Columbus will join
in the line of march tomorrow in a
body. The members who r free
on the holiday will meet at the X.
of G. building on David street at
1880 o'clock.
1t Is understood that the members
of this organization will turn out in
large numbers.
The members of the American Lee
gion post of this city will meet at
the city hall also at 1880 O'Clock.
The members of the Forty and Eight
Society will wear their chevaux and
decorations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11

1t is said that the musical comedy,
1.-THE Cameo Girl" which will be
presented in the Majestic theatre
next Monday and Tuesday, is n of
the most successful home talent pro-
auctions ever presented to Americas
theatre-going public. 1t is not an
amatuer performance, but a profess
sional one, it gaining lasting fame
as the vehicle for Marilyn Miller on
the professional stage a few years
ago. 1t is one of the snappiest, tune
full, mirth stirring fantasies hat has
ever appeared in Perth Amboy. Miss
Ruth Macan will be seen as Mimi"
who will show Perth Amboy theatre
goers some fancy stepping. Arnold
Olsen will take the part of Rudolph,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
G. O. P. COUNTY COMMITTEE
HOLDS 4 MEETING HERE

A special meeting of the Middle
sex County Republican Committee
was held last night in the Perth
Amboy Republican Club rooms for
the purpose of adopting a resolution
requesting the county clerk to put
the names of the Republican candi-
oates in the South River local cleo
ton on the ballots. The Republic
cans did not have any candidates
names on the ballots at the primary
election with the result that G.. o. P.
voters wrote in the names of their
fayorites. These persons never sig
nihed their acceptance of the nomi-
nation and legally there were no
candidates. Learning of this condi-
ton the county committee passed the
resolution which will result in the
names of these persons being legally
PLACID on the ballot. Three candi-
dates attended the meeting, Free
holders Dey and Orpen and John A.
Smith, the first two seeking reelec-
ton and the latter a candidate for
the assembly.
A rally of the Republican women
voters of the sixth ward will be held
in Christensen's Hall in Brace ave-
nue. on Thursday afternoon of next
week at % o'clock. The committee
which arranged and is in charge of
this meeting consists of Mrs. Helen
Ryan and Mrs. Damon Tyrrell. Cam
didates have been invited OF attend.
A special meeting of the City Re-
publican committee will be held in
the Republican Club headquarters
tomorrow night. This will be purely
a business meeting of committeeman
and committeewomen to make re-
ports and receive instructions rela-
tive to next Tuesdays registration
lay. Tuesday will be the last op-
p~ortunity for a voter to register for
the general election.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
JR. O.. u. A. M. HEARS EDGE

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 11:-A plea
for the continuance OF the spirit of
tolerance, unity and brotherhood
that marked America during the
world war was made by United
States Senator Walter z. Edge in an
address before the delegates assem-
bled here for the Saith annual gath
ering of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics of New Jersey.
Declaring that there never vas a
time when real red-blooded Ameri-
canism was needed more than 1t is
today. Senator Edge sounded a
warning against an "~insidious evil
force that would tear down. the bull
warks upon which the future OF the
United States depends" He scored
the efforts of certain politicians in
congress to supplant the United
States Supreme Court as the highest
tribunal in the land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Danish Play
Saturday Night

The Danish play "En Spurv /
Tranedans,' to be presented in
Washington Hall, on next Saturday,
October IS, at 8 o'clock sharp,
should be seen by all Danish born
citizens in Perth Amboy and vicin-
ity.
1t Is being given for the benefit of
the Danish Children's Home by the
same excellent amateurs from
Brooklyn who gave a play here last
year. To see this play will mean
an evening well spent.
Tickets are selling rapidly and
those who wish to secure reserved
seats, should apply as oon as pos
sible TO Fl. J. Gade, 149 Madison
avenue, or Axel Olsen, 33 Lewis
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
DR.. Wilson is
Honored by Friends

DR.. John G.. Wilson, dean of the
medical profession in this city, was
tendered a surprise party by about
I, rty of his friends last night at his
home in High street, "in honor of
the day he came into this country"
ais the doctor himself puts 1t. The
party arrived early in the evening
and after wishing the doctor many
happy returns of his birthday, spent
the evening in discussing old times
and the advancement of the city
from what it was when DIR. Wilson
first began the practice of medicine
here. The serving of refreshments
brought a delightful end to a pleas
ant evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Will be Given at st. Mary'S
Lyceum-- Thomas 7. STAN
ton to Speak

With a delightful program arrang-
ed, everything is in readiness for
the Columbus Day celebration to
take place at the new st. Mary's
Lyceum tomorrow night, Mt which
time Thomas T. Stanton of Jersey
City, will be the principal speaker.
The celebration tomorrow night Is
the only one to take place in this
city In memory of the dis
eoyerv of America and, in
view OF the fact that Mr.. Stanton
Is to be the principal speaker, the
new auditorium is expected to be
packed TO capacity. Mr.. Stanton Is
we'll known in this city having n
statewide reputation as a speaker
Of excellent calibre, and his talk
on the discoverer of America Will no
doubt be enjoyed. No admission will
be charged and everyone Is welcome.
Another feature of the program to
be- presented tomorrow night is the
dissemination of an American flag
ffom the San Salvador Council 299,
Knights of Columbus, to the new
Et. Mary's Lyceum, while Mrs.
Thomas Christopher will render
several solos. Chorus and orchestral
selections will complete the enter
tainment.
The committee has arranged plen-
ty of seats and everyone attending
will be assured a good time. The
following committee made all ar
rangements, Harry McDermott
chairman, John v. Burke, John ii.
Burns, John j. Calvin, Octavio Ca
lassi, William j. Nolan, John Power,
Joseph L. Deegan. James Mullen and
John w. Harrington.
The following is the program:
Overture.
America-st. Mary's High School
Chorus.
Solo-Mrs. Thomas Christopher.
Address, "Columbus"-Thomas I.
stanton, of Jersey City.
Selection-St. Mary's High School
Chorus.
Selection-By orchestra.
Solo-Mrs. Thomas Christopher.
Presentation Of Flag-Joseph f.
Deegan.
Acceptance of Flag-Rt. Rev.
Mgr. William P. Cantwell.
Star Spangled Banner-St. Mary's
High School Chorus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
MEETS IN WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 1.-THE
first luncheon of the newly organized
Rotary Club was held yesterday at
noon at Galaida's restaurant. Nine
teen guests were present and indi-
Gated considerable interest in the or
ganization. William Drake, of New
ark, was the principal speaker and
in a brief talk outlined the policies
of the Rotary clubs throughout the
country.
Fred Anness was appointed tenn
porary chairman for the club here in
place of H. w. Kelly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Plan Card Party

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the card party which will
be held under the direction of the
American Legion Auxiliary on Sat
urday, October 20, in the assembly
room of the Raritan Yacht Club
Bridge, five hundred, pinochle and
whist will be the games in play.
Miss Dorothy Goldberger is chair
man of arrangements. Tickets
may be procured from any member
of the auxiliary or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Columbus Day Event
Here Tomorrow Night
Rosary Society
Card Party Tonight

Mrs. j. E. Bauman, is chairman of
arrangements for the regular weekly
card party of the Rosary Society
which will / e held In St. Mary's ly-
ceum in Fayette street tonight. The
usual games vii. be in play and at
tractive prizes will be awarded.
Those assisting Mrs. Bauman are:
Mrs. George Mullen, Mrs. Desserich,
Mrs. John Beatty, Mrs. J. e. Dona-
hue, Mrs. NJ. Christie. Mrs. G. M.
Stillwell, Mrs. Fl. Bauman, Mrs. Will
liam Massopust, Mrs. Mary Lewis,
Mrs. Peter Van Syckle, sr., Mrs. @.
Blume, Mrs. C. Gottstein. Mrs. J..
Sandbeck, Mrs. George Murray, Mrs.
william Ryan, Mrs. F. /. Eggers,,
Mrs. j. Humphreys, Mrs. j. Fisher,
Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs. Coley,
Mrs. Frank Burns, Mrs. Cramber-
lain and Mrs. Daisy Recht.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
ORDER CLEANUP

NEWARK, Oct. 11:-Orders to
make a vigorous cleanup" cam
paign on places illegally selling
liquor were issued by Director Bren-
nan, commissioner of public safety.
to police captains and other police
officials at a conference in his office
today.
The director ordered the captains
to place as many plain clothes men
on duty as possible and to direct
them to clean up their districts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Perth Amboy
Personal Menti0n

Mrs. w. ]. Berry, of Southoid,
N. Y. is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. G. w. Wilson Of High street.
s.. p. Rostkowski OF Kearny ave-
nue. has returned from an extended
trip to Europe.
Leo Goldberger Of Newark, for
merly of this city, who underwent
an operation at the local hospital
recently is slowly improving.
Miss Lillian wiki of Brooklyn, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. David J..
Blume of Lewis street for a few
days.
Don r. Summers, n representative
of the Harrington r. Adams Com
pany in Fostorio, Ohio. which COM
pany is presenting 1.-THE Cameo
Girl" next week is spending a few
days in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
CITY BRIEFS

Valhalla Lodge, No. 275, Odd Eel.
lows, will meet tonight. A report OF
recent grand lodge session will
be given by Past Grand Otto Olsen
at this time. District Deputy Grand
Master Eli Jensen. also a past grand
of the lodge, who was confirmed
Tor the second time at the grand
lodge session will also have some
thing to say regarding the state con-
vention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
O. H. Auxiliary
Party on Oct. 23

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. o.
III. will hold a card party in the
Democratic headquarters over the
Strand theatre on Tuesday, october
20. Mrs. James Smith Is chairman
of arrangements. The usual games
will be in play, including the ever
popular peanut jab. Tickets may be
procured from any member Of the
auxiliary or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Miss Dora Fed0r
WEEDS |. Handel

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Dora Fedor of
this city to I. Handel OF New York.
The ceremony was performed last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney Streif in Brighton avenue.
Upon their return from their we'd
ding trip to Atlantic City, Mr.. and
Mrs. Handel will reside in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
Hospital Auxiliary
To Have. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the city hospital
will be held next Tuesday in the
council chambers of the city hall,
with the president, Mrs. G. w.
fSaulty, presiding. It is most I'M
portant that all members be pres
emit as much business of Importance
will be discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
X ID X A
WeSfin0hCuc

X ID X A
Observation-Disclosures
6:15 p. M.-Dinner concert by the
Grand Symphony Orchestra, David
Broudy, conductor.
7:05 P. M.-Dinner concert con-
tinued.
1880 p. REPRESENTATION of the in
te~rnationar Sunday school lesson for
October II.
7:45 p. M.-Children's period.
1908 P. M.-National Stockman
and Farm Market Reports.
8:45 p. M.-Concert by the quar-
tet of the North Presbyterian church
Pittsburgh, Pa.
1855 P. Warrington time sig
nails and weather forecast.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11

the Threshold Players.
500 P. M.-Baritone solos
Michael Bontempo.
5:45 p. M.-C1osing reports.
$3.50 P. M.-Farm and Home
ports.
500 p. M.-Closing quotations
sos p. M.-"Jack Rabbit Storie
by David Cory.
1870 p. M.-The Worlds Work.
7:45 P. M.-"The Cheerful Phi
sopher" by Burr Mcintosh.
500 p. M.-"The Waddington e
pher" a radio serial detective storS
by William Johnston.
S:15 P. M.-Special evening orgai
recital.
9:55 P. Milne signals and wea
Their forecast.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
KEYPORT

Mrs. Aubrey ]. Durrua and daugh-
ter were visitors at Elizabeth on
Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
RADIO PROGRAMS
Today's radio programs:
WOR
Ramherpers-Newark

Bambergers-Newark
2:30 P. M.-Solos by Josephine
Levandoski, soprano.
2:45 p. M.-Bessie Silverfield
Pitzele, pianist.
800 P. M.-Tenor solos by Jack
Thomas.
1915 P. M.-solos by Josephine
Levandoski.
$3.50 P. M.-Bessie silverfeld
Pitzele.
s:45 P. M.-Jack Thomas.
6:15 700 P. Murray Wachs-
man in bits Of song Hits and his
entertainers, Billy Fazioli, famous
composer and pianist; Ray Klages,
writer of lyrics for sally, Irene and
Mary" George o. Perry, featuring
his newest hit, "I'll Always Love
YOU" Chas. Kisco, piano roll art
list; Eva Taylor, piano-trix.
%7:00-7:30 p. M.-Murray Wachs-
man in Impressions of Musical
Comedy stars; AL Jolson, Morning
Will Gomez" Eddie Cantor. "Bebe"
and "Oh, Gee, Oh, GOSH" Ted Lewis,
Down the Old Church Aisle"
Several surprise numbers includ-
ing Fazioli and Klages' sensational
hit Little Boy"
WIZ
Radio Corporation-New York
$500 P. M.-Concert direct from
the Wanamaker Auditorium.
4:05 P. M.-Piano recital by JEAN
nette Tisner.
4:45 P. M.-Two one-act plays by
A large attendance was present at
the entertainment given in Calvary
M. e. church on Tuesday evening
under the direction of Mrs. Jennie
Selleck and daughter, Miss Gertrude
Selleck.
Mrs. P. A. Sondergaard Is a patient
In the Polytechnic Hospital, New York,
recovering from an operation per-
formed last week.
Mrs. John Templeton was the
guest of friends at New York on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Horace S. Burrowes was a
visitor at Newark on Tuesday at
tending the fall convention of Wom-
ans Clubs. Mrs. A. NJ. Brown also
attended.
Frank w. S. Tilton, of Rutherford,
and Miss Marian Adair Vivers, of
Lyndhurst, were married last even
ing at 8 o'clock in Grace church,
Rutherford. Both are we'll known
here. the groom being the grandson
of Mrs. f. w. Tilton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-11
WIZ

Radio Corporation-New York
$500 P. M.-Concert direct from
the Wanamaker Auditorium.
4:05 P. M.-Piano recital by JEAN
nette Tisner.
4:45 P. M.-Two one-act plays by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
CHAPTER TX.

KAstner knew what the sound
Of that falling body meant. Ho
CROPPED his way forward in sud.
den panic of apprehension. He
ran back and forth in the open
spaces. searching for the spot
where that other man must. sure
ly have gone down.
Then he stopped short and
crouched back, listening. warned
by some whispering sixth sense.
+. remembering that Lambert had
long since proved himself a mas.
ter of trickery. He stood there,
pondering II that fall might not
be the pretence OF a willy enemy
to gain time enough to reload q
revolver, or at least drag himself
silently off to more sheltered
quarters. But he could be sure
of nothing.
Kestner decided it was too latc
to take chances. That echoil1g
tunult would only too quickly
bring outside interference. And
he wanted nothing to come be-
tween him and his quarry. Lam
bert belonged to him. He was
there to make his capture, and
he did not intend to be cheated
out Of his prisoner.
Then he stopped short.
astounded by his own stupidity,
his own absence Of resource.
Here he was cropping about in
utter darkness from sheer force
OF habit, when h chad machee
in his own pocket. There was
no longer need for secrecy.
What he wanted now was light.
What he had to have was light.
He felt in his pocket for a
match, made sure OF the dipped
end. and struck it. Just what
happened after that Kestner
never quite knew.
He remembered seeing the sud.
den squirt Of flame. Then he
was conscious of shock, as
though that flame had been
struck in the midst of an ex-
plosive gas and he had stood fac
ing the resultant defamation.
That shock carried him back
ward, flinging the revolver from
his hand. jolting the Wsry breath
out OF his body. He was sprawl
ing and scramblinR and threshine
about the wharf floor before he
fully realized the meaning OF that
onslaught. Lambert, after all,
had tricked him.
His enemy had Tented and
snatched at pretence of being
shot. Under cover Of that feint
he had gathered himself together
end waited for the first sign Of
Kestner's position. Then he had
1eaped for him out of the dark.
ness. He had closed in on him,
with the antediluvian fury of A
cave.man cornered in his cave.
He had resolved to make that ul-
innate struggle OF fang and mai:
and fist. And now they were on
the wharf floor, locked together
in the darkness, with quick
gasps and grunts from each
straining and contending body.
CTO Be Continued Tomorrow