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HAGE FOURTEEN ¥ : ®: - THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER. 30, 1927 § T The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (By Agatha Chrigtie) CHAPTER XXIV Paton's Story ; t Ralph uncomfortable min- for me. 1 hardly took in what pened next, but there were ex- mations and cries of surprise! n 1 was sufficiently master to be able to realise what was on, Ralph Paton was standing his wife, her hand in his, and he s smiling across the room at me. Poirot, too, was smiling, and at the me time shaking an eloquet fingers ee 1 not told you at least thirty times that it is useless to conceal gs from Hercule Poirot? he de- anded. "That in such a case he nds out?" ads turned to the others. "One day, you remember, we held tle séance about a table--just the of us. I accused the other five brsons present of concealing some- jing from me. Four of them gave » their secret. Dr, Shepard did not: up his, But all along I have hd my suspicions. Dr. Sheppard ent to the Three Boars that night loping the find Ralph. He did not ad him there; but supposing, I said myself, that he met him in the eet on' his way home? Dr, Shep- ird was a friend of Captain Paton's, fid he had come straight from the feene of the crime. He must know hat things looked very black against fim. Perhaps he knew more than he general public did--" #47 did" 1 said ruefully. e I might as well make a clean east of things now. I went to see alph that aftermoon. At first he re- sed to take me into his confidence, ut later he told me about his mar- iage, and the hole he was in, As son as the murder was discovered, realised that once the facts were known, suspicion could not fail to tach to Ralph--or, if not to him, to e girl he loved. That night I put he facts plainly before him. The thought of having possibly to give idence which might incriminate his ife made him resolve at all costs Det | I hesitated, and Ralph filled up the "I sup- Bod Pi in the Back : Quickly Relieved ) Mrs, J.C. 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Ursula released her hand from his, and ste, back. "You thought that, Ralph! You actually thought that I might have done it?" "Let.us get back to the culpable conduct of Dr. Sheppard," said Poi- rot dryly. "Dr. Sheppard consented ta do what he could to help him. He was successful in hiding Captain Pat- on from the police." "Where?" asked Raymond. "In his own house?" "Ah, no, indeed," said Poirot. "You should ask yourself the question that I did. If the good doctor is con- cealing the young man, what place would he choose? It must neces- sarily be somewhere near at hand. I think of Cranchester. A hotel? No. Lodgings Even more emphati- cally, no. Where, then? Ah! I have it, A nursing home. A home for the mentally unfit. test my theory. I invent a nephew with mental trouble. I consult Mademoiselle Sheppard as to suitable homes. She gives me the names of two near Cranchester to which her brother has sent patients, I make enquiries. Yes, at one of them a patient was brought there by the doctor early on Saturday morn- ing. That patient, though known by another .name, I had no difficulty in indentifying as Captain Paton. After certain necessary formalities, I was allowed to bring him away. He ar- rived at my house in the early hours of yesterday morning." I looked at him ruefully, "Caroline's Home Office expert," I murmured, "And to think I never guessed |" "You see now why { drew atten- tion to the reticence of your manu- script," murmured Poirot. "It was strictly truthful as far as it went-- but it 'did not go very far, eh, my friend?" I was too abashed to argue. "Dr. Sheppard has been very loy- al," said Ralph, "He has stood by me through thick and thin. He did what he thought was the best. I ce now, drom what M. Poirot has told me, that it was not really the hest. I should have come forward and faced the music. You see, in the home, we never saw a newspaper. I know nothing of what was going on." "Dr, Sheppard has been a model of discretion," said Poirot dryly, "But me, I discover all the little secrets. It 1s my business." | "Now. we can have your story of | what happened that night," said | Raymond impatiently, "You know it already," said Ralph, "There's very little for me to add, | I left the summer-house about nine- | forty-five, and tramped about the lanes, trying to make up my mind as to what go do next--what line to take, I'm bound to admit that I've ! not the shadow of an alibi, but I give you my solemn word that I ney- er went to the study, that I never! saw my stepfather alive--or dead. Whatever the world thinks, I'd like all of you to belieye me." "No alibi," murmured Raymond, "That's bad. I believe you, of course, but--it's a bad business." "It makes things very simple, though," said Poirot, in a cheerful voice, "Very simple indeed." We all stared at him, "You see what I mean? No? Just this--to save Captain Paton the real "DIRECTLY FACING THE SEA" "A rendezvous for those who seck the best" i MUSIC SHELBURNE CONCERT ORCHESTRA Proprietary-Management, JAANE EW -- TIT Ta AAAI RW iss , A LLL] CH EVROLET OWNERS Reduce the Hazard of Mechanical Upkeep Have a skilled craftsman service Buick a simple And it regularly. It's only a few minutes, young forever, and check your operation that fakes Enjoy the Certainty of Guaranteed Repair Work . can be estimated that 4,000 to 5,000 | insurrectionists and troops have been | at Campbeliiord, to'd of Seguire | and his wife having deposited ap- { newspaper clipping in which it was i m ust £, "» He it round at us all "But yes--I mean what I say. See now, I did not invite Inspector Rag- laa to be present. That was for a reason. I did not want to tell him all that I knew--at least I did not want to tell him tonight." He leaned forward, and suddenly his voice and his whole personality da A He) a4 1 iN dan- uy gerous. "I who. speak to you--I know the murderer of Mr. Ackroyd is in this room now, It is to the murderer I speak. Tomorrow the truth goes to Inspector Raglan. "You under- stand?" There was a tense silence. Into the midst of it came the old Breton woman with a telegram on a salver. Poirot tore it open. Blunt's voice rose abrupt and re- sonant. "The murderer is amongst us, you say? You know--which?" Poirot had read the message. He crumpled it up. in his hand. "I know--now."" He tapped the crumpled ball of paper. "What is that?" said Raywond sharply, "A wireless message -- from a steamer now on her way to the Uni- ted States." There was a dead silence. rose to his feet bowing. "Messieurs et Mesdames, this re- union of mine is at an end. Re- member--the truth goes to Inspect- or Raglan in the morning." (To be Continued) HOW PICKPOCKET STOPPED FGRTUNE Is Told at Hearing of Con- spiracy Case in Cobourg Cobourg, Ont, Nov. 29.--A re- markable tale of alleged conspiracy, "Get-rich-quick schemes," slick pick- pockets and dope running was un- folded in the course of a two-hour examination and cross-cxamination of George Palmateer, during the retrial of Charles Seguire on a charge of conspiracy, at Cobourg today, before Judge J. Thompson, of Whithy. Se- guire was originally tried on a charge of conspiring to defraud George Pal- mateer, Percy Township, of $3,250 before Judge E. C, S. Huycke some months ago, and upon conviction, was sentenced to four years at Kingston Penitentiary. He was granted a new trial upon appeal to the Appellate Division, J. L. Lundy, Toronto, is | prosecutins in co-operatione with W. IF, Kerr, K C., Crown-attorney. J. B. | McColl, Cobourg, is defending Se- guire, Poirot H. W. Lapp, Standard Bank mana- proximately $1,000 cach shortly after the time of the alleged conspiracy, George Palmateer, the complainant, told of Seguire telling him that if he had $3,250, he, Seguire, could make another $1,000 for him overnight, if he would get the momey and go to i Montreal with him, Later on he got | the money and accompanied Seguire | to Montreal, where Secguire, it was | alleged, took the money and left to {meet the other parties to the deal EE ---- EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS NO ELECTION IN BROCKVILLE Brockville last night returned by acclamation its Mayor, council and school trustees. Mayor IB, Reynolds enters his sixth term as chief magistrate. : TO BE BURIED THURSDAY Willi A. Burnett, engine driver of the C.P.R. train 19, who met a tragic death on Sunday afternoon in a collision at Dockrill, is to be buried at Kingston on Thursday. TENTH TERM AS MAYOR W. J. Wilson will serve a tenth mayoralty term at Gananoque as a result of his re-election by acclama- tion. Mr. Wilson has also served 26 years on the Council Board. RESERVES DECISION Mr. Justice Kelly at Kingston yes- terday reserved decision in a suit brought by an Adolphustown widow against Herbert W. Gallagher of Dorland for the annulment of an agreement made several years ago for the support of an illegitimate child, MAYOR GETS ACCLAMATION There promises to be a lively muni- cipal contest in Lindsay next Mon- day, with the fallowing in the field: Mayor R. I. Moore (acclamation); Reeve, Thos. Wilkinson and Richard Kylie; 1st Deputy-Reeve, J. O'Reilly (acclamation; 2nd Deputy-Reeve, T. J. Tilly and Charles Lamb; Alder- men (seven to be elected) W. Eric Stewart, K. B. Sylvester, W. J. Bry- son, N. Kennedy, Dr. J. A. White, S. Fry, W. J. Hussey, J. Healey; Wat- erworks Board S. P. Beal (acclama- tion) ; School Board, W. J. Carlisle (acclamation) ; H. H. Staples (accla- mation; J. Peel (acclamation). TO ERECT NURSES' HOME A nurses' home made possible through the generosity of the late Thomas Ritchie, Belleville, will be erecter there immediately. It will be a brick building three stories in height and will conatin 42 rooms, a lecture room, kitchenette and laun- dry. It will be up-to-date in every respect, CONSERVATIVES GATHER Under the auspices of the Conser- vative Club of Belleville, a smoker was held last evening in the club rooms and there was a large atten- dance of members. Mr C. A. Payne, president, was i nthe chair, Address- es were given by W. E. Tummon, M.P. for South Hastings; W. P: Ireland, M.P.P, for West Hastings; J. F. Hill, M.P.P. for East Hastings, and others. FORMER RESIDENT DEAD William Morris, - formerly of Smith's Falls, died at Saskatoon. De- ceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Mprris of Franktown, near Smith's Falls, being born there six- ty-nine years Before going West he conducted a carriage busi- ness here. Mr. Hubert Morris of Saskatoon is a son. Two sisters and two brothers are left also, Mrs. E. Morris, of Smith's Falls, and Mrs. William J. Shillington, of Hailey- avo, | Shortly after, Seguire returned and reported, witness said, that he, Se- guire, had been robbed and showed his hip pocket, which had been torn or cut, In cross-examination, Pal- mateer denied that he had instituted the criminal proceedings cight | months after the affair had occurred, | in an effort to support a civil action to recover the lost money, He was rigorously cross-examined | as to whether he had even scen a! stated that a man had made $49,000 in some drug deal and denied "this, He also denied that, in conversation with Seguire and a relative, he had told them that "He had taken a quantity of morphine or other drug purchased in Toronto across the line to a d otcrfoiernddr,aggmCqlthest 9 to a doctor friend in Buffalo when he was going over to visit his daugh- ter." He also denied a knowledge of any drug deals or of having anything to do with any liquor affairs with Se- guire, SEVERE REVOLT IN THE UKRAINE Uprising Against Soviet Rule --Fighting General as Mos- cow Troops Arrive Kishiney, Rumania, Noy. 29.--The string of Ukrainian towns and vil- lages along the Dneister, which forms the boundary of Russia and Rumania has been in spasmodic revolt a- gainst Soviet authority for the last three months. Fighting between the insurrection- ists and Soviet forces was frequent 'throughout the autumn, and ten days ago, with the arrival of reinforce- ments from Moscow, became general, The result has been disastrous for the revolutionists according to stories of refugees who have succeed- ed in crossing to Rumania. Similar reports have been obtain- ed from Rumanian secret police, and almost daily the echo of prolonged i firing behind the Ukrainian hills can be heard across the river. It is fairly easy now, when most i of the guards are taking part in the | fighting inland, to cross into Rus- sia, and several persons have risked the trip. Those returping also bring accounts of sanguina¥y revolutions, defeat and revenge, varying some- what according to the sympathies of the speaker. : ; Allowing for such sympathies, it - Proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for Headache Neuralgia Colds Pain Neuritis Toothache Lumbago Rheumatism DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART Safe Accept only "Bayer" package = S--l ----, S---- which contains proven directions. Handy "Bayer" boxes of 12 tablets Also bottles of 24 and 100--Druggists. Aspirin is the trade mark (registered in Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetie- acidester of Salicylicacid (Acetyl Salicylic Acid, "A, 8. 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INDUSTRY SUCCESSFUL In a radius of sixty miles of Tren- ton on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, and comprising the South Hastings dairy district, there are 26 dairy plants, 1 condenser, 7 cream- cries and 18 cheese factories, show- ing that dairying is a live adjunct to successful farming operations, * There were 905 patrons this season send- ing milk to these factories, this being 223 less than last year . These fac- tories received their milk from 8,655 cows, being 780 less than the pre- vious year. The average quantity of milk received per cow for the season was 3,043 pounds. Notwithstanding the sleight falling off in the number of patrons, the season was a suc- cessful one, and dairying in this dis- trict, as elsewhere, is regarded as a most important adjunct to farming. DUAL MAYORALTY FIGHT The Kingston mayoralty contest will be between Ald. W. H. Craig and Ald. J. E. Johnston, James Hal- iiday and James Harris are elected to the Utilities Commission by accla- mation. Dr, L. E. Crowley, George C. Wright and Dr. Bruce Hopkins were elected by acclamation as alder- men for Sydenham Ward, while Wil- liam Allan Stroud, William Lowry and Hugh Bennctt were elected for Cataraqui Ward, There will be con- tests in five wards out of the seven. The following will stand for election as aldermen: James Lackie, R: E. Kent, E. Warburton, James Purdy, W. J. Fleming, E. W. Mullin, Wil- liam Moberley, Harvey J. Milne, Rus- sell Cradwick, S. Robertson, E. L. Martin, William - Peters, George , Joseph Barton, Wm. Holder, . Dunphy, C. Reid, Edward An- i mn, Geo. Latuiney, Wm. Buck, | Chas. Hibert, George Boyd, Ambrose | Shea, J. R. Forster, P. C. Lawson, Thomas Sargeant, W. R. Allen, Wm. Laird. Niagara 1 meeting of r, there was ticcsm of the re Legislation Comm , Ont, Nov. 29.--At LOL. 998, held last considerable cri- nt renort of the ttee on the order abolition of Resulation 17 and ing resolution was carried: hat we, the members of Noble vo. 98, LOL. go on record z ng exiremely dissatisfied with the report of the Legislation Com- ttee with regard to the action of » Hon. G. Howard Ferguson, Pre- and Minister of ication of the Province of Ontario, in aholish- inz the provisions of Rezu.ation 17, ---- rr ---- YOUR BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT The Oshawa Daily Times The absent member of the family, away from home --or your friend who knows this city and district-- would sogner have this paper than any other thing. It is a present he or she will think about and remember over 300 times during the year. Nothing will please them one half so much. It is like a letter from home. USE THIS FORM The Oshawa Daily Timas Oshawa, Ont. Dear Sir: . 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