THE ELUSIVE BLACK DIAMOND

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1935, Page 11 (Supplement)

THE ELUSIVE BLACK DIAMOND

CHAPTER TWO (continued.)

A faint drizzle was falling from the darkening sky when he left the shop and strolled towards Manchy Avenue. The dilapidated state of the houses testified to the wisdom of the local authorities who had ’condemned many of the premises. A few of the numbers of the houses were still visible, and the detective-inspector easily discovered the one which he required, for it still bore the distinguishing mark ‘ls’ in faded paint, showing faintly through the dirty fanlight. He knocked at the door, which was opened as if he had been expected, and from the dim interior, the face of a slovenly old woman peered out. "What d’yer want?” she asked suspiciously. “I’ve come to see Mr. Johnson,” replied Dan Wyne, inserting his foot in the door. “ ’lm, eh?” croaked the woman. “Up on the first floor. If you don’t break your neck first, give a shout when you get up to the landing. Perhaps he’ll 'ear yer!”

She vanished with a hoarse chuckle

into a room, and Dan Wayne groped along the dingy, semi-dark hall. ..On the alert for danger, he began to mount the creaking stairs. He reached the landing and called. Then, as he stood a moment with his back to the wall, a trap-door above him was opened, and from the aperture a weighted sack was flung upon the unsuspecting detective’s head. Luckily he was standing with his head bent forward at the moment of impact,, to listen for any. sound from Mr. Johnson, and his shoulders took the lull force of. the concussion. It was sufficient, however, to dash; him unconscious to the floor.

As he fell, a man dropped from the trap-dqor above,. and in a few minutes had skilfully bound his victim. Then, throwing open the door of an adjoining room, he dragged the helpless Dan Wayne inside. Quickly he searched the pockets of his prisoner, and then dropped him again upon the floor. Several hours elapsed before consciousness returned to the detectiveinspector and his brain began to function. Gradually, as the. mist cleared, he awoke to the full realisation of his danger. Exerting his strength to the full he strained impotently at his bonds. With much struggling he managed to roll himself to the wall, and with frantic efforts eased himself into a sitting position. Gradually the ache from the blow which he had received began to pass, and he could think clearly over his predicament. He had been lying thus for a few minutes when the door opened and a dark shape passed from the landing into the room. The scrape of a match revealed, for a moment, the dark coat and hood which the man was wearing. He lit the gas from the flickering match and turned the flame low so that only the faintest glimmer of light showed in the .room. Dan Wayne strained his eyes into the darkness but could only see the vague outline of his companion. “Take a good look at me!” exclaimed the man. “It may be the last chance you'll have. You walked into my trap just as easily as that fool, Sturmer. It’s lucky for him that he is inside, or I’d teach him to trick me! I suppose you are wondering why I’ve gone to the trouble to catch you? I guessed ydu must have been in that house at Norwood for some time. You probably heard all I said to Sturmer. You were very clever to get my hostage away, too. Still, that’s not the reason why -I've brought you here. I’m not really interested in catching clumsy detectives, . but in this instance you will be better ofit Of ■■ the-way. It wouldn’t do for two people to appear at Princetown, to collect Tim Martin to-morrow, would it?”

l ’ “You’ve got some chance of pulling that off, Mr. Clever Black. Diamond,” sneered Dan Wayne, endeavouring to provoke his captor. “As soon as you get t 6 the prison you will be suspected. You’d better get back to your game of tripping up cheap little croaks like Sturmer.” “You think so, do. y6u?” snarled The Black Diamond. “Well, thanks to you, the business will be simplified!” He flourished under the eyes of the detective a wallet, and Dan Wayne, recognising it as his own, realised with rage that in the wallet was the signed order for the transfer of Tim Martin. Also, that all the. special arrangements had been made, sd that on presentation of the order, Tim Martin would be handed over without question. Then his annoyance passed as his thoughts moved ahead. The memory of his telephone message to his assistant flashed through his mind. In a few hours it the latest Sergeant Jim Fruby would be following him up. They had then only to telephone to PrincCtown, and when The Black Diamond arrived to collect Tim Martin, he would find himself in a trap from which it would take all his ingenuity to wriggle. His captor seemed to sense his satisfaction for he gave a grim chuckle. “Don’t be too sure of- getting away from this house alive,” he’ remarked. “When I leave I might set fire to the place. It wants it bad enough. Just oije little precaution.” He bent suddenly and tied a scarf round the detective’s mouth. Then he walked from the room and slammed the door behind him.

The detective-inspector tried again to wrench loose the ropes which bound him, but his efforts proved-worse than useless, for his struggles seemed to tighten the knots. He lay against the wall, sweat pouring from him with his frantic efforts,. his wrists and arms throbbing with pain. Then suddenly he heard the old woman’s voice from below.

“Mr. Johnson, eh?” she said, “Up on the first floor. He’s got a bloke with him who looks like a tec, so perhaps you won't be keen on seeing ’im. Yer coming in? All right, no accountin’ for tastes. When yer get up on the landing, shout. Perhaps ’e’ll hear yer!” Cautious footsteps sounded on the stairs, and then Dan Wayne heard a yoice on the landing outside. “Mr. Johnson? Are you there?”

At the sound of the voice, the prisoner’s hopes sank. For the man outside on the landing was his assistant, Sergeant Fruby, and in another few minutes, he was due to suffer the same fate that had befallen his superior. The detective-inspector’s surmise proved Only too, correct. He heard Fruby suddenly collapse with a groan; 'heard the thud, as the unknown dropped from the trap-door, and a few minutes after, the door Of the room opened and the limp figure Of his assistant' was dragged into the room and dropped hear him.

The Black Dtamotid Chuckled as he stood a moffient looking down at the two helpless detectives. “What a pair!” he exclaimed, ‘.'l’m sorry that I can’t stop and keep ydu company. I must get rid of that old hag downstairs; she’s earned .her money. Then I've got to complete my arrangements to gather up our artful friend, Martin, If you had not. so kindly presented me with the order for his release, things might have been different for you. As it is, if nothing upsets my plans, you will be released to-morrow about noon. But, if I suffer any interference ...” His voice changed from its mocking tone. “ . . I shall come

back and burn the house and you two fools with it!” He stood for a moment, regarding the two helpless men before him, then bent suddenly and dragged Fruby away to the further side of the room. “That'S better,” he remarked, “you may get too fond of each other if I leave you so close together!” He gave one glance round the room. Then he turned out the fight, and the slamming of the door indicated that he had gone. ■ Dan Wayne lay back against the wall in helpless rage for a few moments. Then his sense of humour came to his rescue and he laughed;“We’re not beaten yet!” he muttered, “we’ve got until nine to-morrow.” Realising that he could do nothing until Fruby recovered consciousness, he composed-himself and wriggled into a more comfortable position. His legs seemed dead from the constriction of the ropes and his tongue seemed like a dry sponge in his mouth. Finally, after another futile straggle at his bonds, and despite his- efforts to keep alert, he fell asleep.

A groan -from his companion awoke him. It was a few moments before he understood where he was was. Then, as the mist of sleep cleared from his brain, the full realisation of his position dawned upon him afresh. Involuntarily he stretched his limbs, and gave a muttered exclamation as' the ropes rubbed into • his braised skin. The scarf which The Black Diamond had flung loosely around his mouth had become freed while he slept, and he shook his head until it dropped clear of his face. Then he called to his companion and in a few minutes, he heard Fruby give a grant. “Jim! Jim!” called the detectiveinspector. “Pull yourself together!” “Who’s that?” croaked Fruby. “Is that you, Dan?” “Yes, it’s me!” replied Dan Waynq. “He’s got us both, and what’s more he’s got hold of the order to release Tim Martin. Unless we get free of this place, he’ll grab Martin. I can’t get these ropes off, he’s made too good a job of it. I’m going to try and roll over to you. Then we’ll see if we can get loose somehow.” He eased his shoulders down, from the wall until he was lying flat upon the floor. Then he began to roll over towards his companion. At last, after two futile attempts, he bumped into Fruby.

“Try and turn over, Jim,” he said, “then perhaps I can get my hands at your ropes.” For some time they wriggled and strained in the darkness, until at last Dan Wayne managed to get his hands on the ends of Fruby’s ropes. Fumbling and clutching at the strands with his semi-numbed fingers, furious at his impotence, the detective-inspector picked at his companion’s bonds. Slowly, with infinite patience, he began to unravel the knots. Pausing for brief rests, the two men jerked and heaved until, at last, a sudden movement from Fruby loosened the rope sufficiently for him to free one hand, and then another. As the blood began to course back into his veins, he rubbed away vigorously, helpless ior the moment to do more than grant at the painful sensation. As soon as he was able to move, he concentrated on Dan Wayne’s ropes. In a short time, he also was free, and then, just as they were about to attempt to leave the room, Fruby, who was nearest to the door, motioned his companion to silence.

As they listened, they . heard footsteps approaching, and the sound of someone whistling the latest tune from the talkies. Then the door began to Open.

The whistler took two steps into the room before he collapsed under the combined attack of the two furious detectives., In a few seconds, while Dan Wayne held the prisoner firmly by the throat, Fruby found his matches and lit the gas, and they stared down at their captive, a wizened, pale-faced little man. .’

“Listen to me!” snarled Dan Wayne. “Is there anybody else in the house? Speak Up and if you try to shout, you’ll never shout again!” ' “No ...” stammered the little man. "There ain’t nobody but me. I ain’t done nothing!”

that, rope over, Fruby,” snapped the detective-inspector. They left their prisoner lying gagged and helpless upon the floor, and crept down the stairs, to find daylight showing through the fanlight in the hall. Opening the front door, they readied the street, unmolested. The local policestation was near at hand, and' within a few minutes of their entry, Fruby had left With several officers to overhaul Number 15, Manchy Avenue, while Dan Wayne impatiently waited for his telephone Connection with the prison at Dartmoor. At last he heard the click of the receiver and the voice of the operator from Dartmoor speaking. “This is Detective-Inspector Wayne of Scotland Yard, speaking,” he said. “Has the convict Tim Martin left the prison yet? Find out at once! If he’s not gone, he’s to be held, together with the men who come to take him!” He waited a few moments in tense silence and then back came the answer. “Martin was transferred on a Home Office order, and left the prison at nine this morning in charge of two officers from Scotland Yard. What’s up?” CHAPTER THREE. SPRANGE THE SQUEALER. Detective-Inspector Dan Wayne lifted the receiver as his telephone bell' shrilled. “Yes? Who is it? Man wants to speak to art officer about Tim Martin? Put him through. Yes. This is the officer dealing with the case. Who are you? Bert Sprange, eh? All right, Sprange, this is Inspector Wayne speaking. Yes, there might be something going for information. Come and see me. Too dangerous, eh? All right, where can I see you? . The White Duck, Brixton Oval Sallon Bar. Seven tonight? Right. I’ll be there and I’ll see that you are looked after.” He hung up the receiver and his lips formed into a soundless Whistle. For Bert Sprange, although a nasty type of humanity, had his uses, and apparently Sprange had somehow stumbled into some news of great value concerning the escape of Tim Martin. He pressed his bell and summoned his assistant, Sergeant Fruby. “We’re going down to Brixton to-night. Jim,” he said. "Bert Sprange has just ’phoned up . . .” “Sprange? That’S the Brixton squealer!”, broke in Fruby.

“Quite right. Well Sprange has gdt hold. of something concerning the disappearance of Tim Martin. ’'That means, of course, something involving The Black Diamond, and consequently it Spells danger to Sprange, although he doesn’t realise it, as far aS I could make out. Arrange to have a couple of men put on at once to look after Sprange. One will watch his lodgings and the other will tail him up. Perhaps that will keep The Black Diamond off him. Get to it now.”

“Trust me!” said Fruby, as he hurried away to carry out his instructions. These performed to his satisfaction he returned to The Yard to report. (To be continued.) '

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Rebroadcast of Empire station: A commentary on the second day’s play of the Davis Cup inter-zone tennis match finals, relayed from Wimbledon. 4.15: Selected recordings. 4.30: Rebroadcast of Empire station: The King’s Prize—a commentary on the final stage of the competition for the King’s Prize, relayed from Bisley. Camp. 5.0: Close down. 6.0: Children’s song service conducted by Uncle William, and assisted by the children’s choir from the Wadestown Presbyterian Church. 7.0: Relay of the evening service from St. Gerald’s Redemptorist Church, Hawker Street. Choirmaster: Mr. Frank J. Oakes; organist: Mr. Henry Mount. - 8.15 (approx.): Selected recordings. 8.30: An operatic programme, featuring a recital of French and German opera by Madame Kate Campion. • . _ The 2YA Concert Orchestra (conductor: Mr. Leon de Mauny), "Mirella” Overture. 8.37: Walter Widdop (tenor), "Lend Me Your Aid.” 8.45: Pablo Casals (’cellist), "O Star of Eve.” 1 ' ■ 8.49: The 8.8. C. Choir, "Pilgrims’ Chorus.” 8.53: The 2YA Concert Orchestra. Prelude to, “Tristan and Isolde.” ■ • 9.0. Weather report and station notices. ,9.5: A recital of French and German opera, by. Madame Kate Campion, with orchestral accompaniment. "Ombre Legere”; "Elizabeth’s Prayer”; “Air des Bijoux.” ■ ■. ■,'• 9.19: The 2YA Concert Orchestra, “Cavalleria Rusticana” Selection. . 9.29: Mario Anderson, contralto, “O Don Fatale." 9.38: The 2YA Concert Orchestra, Introduction to Act 111. "Lohengrin.” 9.40: Gota Ljunberg and Walter Widdop, with the London Symphony Orchestra), “Love Duet.” 9.48: Charles Cambon (baritone), “Who Then Commands When He Loves.” 9.51 to 10.3: The 2YA Concert Orchestra, "Samson and Delilah" Selection. 3YA Christchurch. • 9.0: Selected recordings. 11.0: Relay of morning service from St. David’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. Lawrence Rogers. Organist: Miss G, Benthon. Choirmaster: Mr. James Filer. 12.15 (approx.): Close down.- 1.0: Dinner music. 2.0: Selected recordings. 3.0: Recordings: Philadelphia ■' Symphony Or-’ chestra, “Schoheraxade.” 3.30: Time signals from the Dominion Observatory. 4.0: Rebroadcast of Empire-station: A commentary on the second day's play of the Davis Cup inter-zone tennis match finals relayed from Wimbledon. 4.15: Selected recordings. 4.30: Rebroadcast Empire station: The King’s Prize—a commentary On the final stage of the competition for the King’s Prize, relayed from Bisley Camp. 5.0: Close down. 5.30: Children's song service, conducted by the children of the Anglican SundaySchools. 6.15: Selected recordings. 7.0: Relay of evening service from' the Christchurch Anglicah Cathedral. Preacher: Rev. J. F. Feron. Organist and choirmaster: Dr. J. C. Bradshaw. 8.30: Berlin Gradd Symphony Orchestra, Military Symphony No. 100 in G Major. 8.54: Wilhelm Kemptt, pianoforte, (a) “Bagatelle”; (b) “Ecossaises.” 9.0: Weather forecast and station ’ notices. 9.5: A fifteen minute recital by Gladys Moncrieff, the brilliant Australian soprano. 9.20: Vincent AspOy, Violin, with 3YA Orchestra, Concerto in E Minor. 9.50: Recordings: Alexander Kipnis, bass, "Sapphische” Ode. 9,53 to 10.0: 3YA Orchestra, "Gipsy Songs” Suite, (a) "I Chant My Lady"; (b) “Tune Thy Strings. O Gipsy”; <c) “The Old .Mother”; (d) "Gipsy’s Liberty." 4YA Dunedin. 11.0: Relay of service from Church of Christ. . 6.30: Relay Of service from Hanover St. Baptist Chufch. 8.30 to 10.14: Presentation . of “La BohemO,” an opera in four acts by Puccini. 2FC Sydney. 9.15: Programme by Spivakovsky-Kurtz Trio. Tossy Spivakovsky, violin, Edmund Kurtz, ’cello, Jascha Spivakovsky, piano. 10.15: Two short plays: “Jessie,” a Burns vignette by I. Moffatt-Pender. (Robert Burns born January 25, 1759, died July 21, 1796). Characters: Robert Burns, Jessie Lewars. (b) “Telling Tania,” by Kathleen Anne Jenner. One of the plays accepted by the Australian

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