1 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:15,759 Speaker 1: The Avenger wrote a crime and then a trap that 2 00:00:16,079 --> 00:00:23,359 justice sets crime does not pay. 3 00:01:41,319 --> 00:01:44,280 Speaker 2: The Avenger, sworn enemy of evil, is actually Jim Brandon, 4 00:01:44,319 --> 00:01:48,560 a famous biochemist. Through his numerous scientific experiments, Brandon has 5 00:01:48,599 --> 00:01:51,560 refected several inventions to aid him in his crusade against 6 00:01:51,560 --> 00:01:55,280 crime as the Avenger. Most remarkable of these inventions is 7 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:58,280 the highly secret diffusion capsule, which floats him in the 8 00:01:58,280 --> 00:02:02,599 black light of invisibility. Brandon's assistant, the beautiful Fern Cordier, 9 00:02:02,959 --> 00:02:05,000 is the only one who shares his secrets and knows 10 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:07,799 that he is the man the underworld fears as the Avenger. 11 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:09,319 Speaker 3: And now. 12 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:21,759 Speaker 2: The Avenger and the Hooded Circle. A group of influential 13 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:24,840 businessmen have assembled luncheon in a private dining room. The 14 00:02:24,919 --> 00:02:27,639 conversation during the meal has been general, but as soon 15 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:30,080 as the dishes have been cleared away, Howard Gleeson's self 16 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:31,840 appointed chairman, calls for order. 17 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:36,439 Speaker 4: Gentlemen, gentlemen, your attention please. 18 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:39,800 Speaker 1: I know that all of you are wondering just why 19 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:43,080 you were invited here. I, oh Benton, would you. 20 00:02:43,039 --> 00:02:44,000 Speaker 4: Stand over there near the door. 21 00:02:44,039 --> 00:02:46,479 Speaker 1: Please don't let anyone come in here, right mister Grayson, 22 00:02:47,039 --> 00:02:50,280 And now gentlemen, I'll come straight to the point. If 23 00:02:50,319 --> 00:02:52,199 you will look about you, you will see that this 24 00:02:52,319 --> 00:02:55,599 gathering is composed entirely of influential business men who have 25 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:57,960 resided here in Springville for many years. 26 00:02:58,919 --> 00:03:01,960 Speaker 4: The reason for that is that you men have an 27 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:03,000 investment in this town. 28 00:03:03,360 --> 00:03:06,479 Speaker 1: I mean the real spring Bill, not the noisy honky 29 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:07,560 tonk it's become within the. 30 00:03:07,479 --> 00:03:08,360 Speaker 4: Past few years. 31 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:11,319 Speaker 1: Now, don't you think the time has come for us 32 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:14,560 to protect our homes and investments here and get rid 33 00:03:14,599 --> 00:03:18,639 of the grifters who are ruining our city? Just a moment, 34 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:24,000 the moment, gentlemen, let me have a few opinions. Bob 35 00:03:24,039 --> 00:03:26,080 Clifford has the four Well, I. 36 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:26,879 Speaker 4: Agree with you, Lison. 37 00:03:27,199 --> 00:03:29,840 Speaker 2: I think the situation here in Springville has become intolerable. 38 00:03:30,439 --> 00:03:32,719 In fact, it's reached the point where the decent citizens 39 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:35,319 must drive off the riff rath or they'll drive us out. 40 00:03:35,360 --> 00:03:36,280 Speaker 4: But what can we do? 41 00:03:36,719 --> 00:03:38,599 Speaker 5: Cood just ought to these people out of town. As 42 00:03:38,639 --> 00:03:40,199 long as they're macimony here, they'll. 43 00:03:40,039 --> 00:03:43,240 Speaker 1: Stay, That's just it. They're within their legal rights. But 44 00:03:43,599 --> 00:03:45,719 are we to stand by and let them destroy us. 45 00:03:45,639 --> 00:03:50,400 Speaker 4: Because of that? Not something? Gentlemen, There is a way 46 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:52,680 to handle this. If you men have the courage to 47 00:03:52,759 --> 00:03:53,719 adopt it, what is it? 48 00:03:53,759 --> 00:03:55,400 Speaker 2: I think you'll find us willing to cooperate. 49 00:03:55,599 --> 00:03:59,639 Speaker 4: All right, here's the blacklist. Let's see if we agree 50 00:03:59,639 --> 00:03:59,879 on that. 51 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:04,919 Speaker 1: First number one Ambrose Grier. 52 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:08,759 Speaker 2: I think that Greer has stepped on the toes of 53 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:10,560 every man here in one way or another during the 54 00:04:10,560 --> 00:04:11,400 past three years. 55 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:14,439 Speaker 1: Well, let me acquaint you with his latest plans. He 56 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:17,399 is gradually buying up all that Ohld mill property along 57 00:04:17,399 --> 00:04:20,000 the west fork of the river. He intends to dam 58 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:23,759 up that tributary and convert its power to his mill. Now, 59 00:04:24,199 --> 00:04:27,360 if that happens, our hopes for a state park on 60 00:04:27,439 --> 00:04:30,079 that fine land are due. Well he's got to be stopped, 61 00:04:30,079 --> 00:04:33,639 that's all, and let me continue different. Second on this 62 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:38,759 list is Jarvis Paton. When timber was badly needed, he 63 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:41,040 brought up that forest land beyond the lake and made 64 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:44,639 a fortune chopping it. Now he intends to ruin the 65 00:04:44,879 --> 00:04:47,199 entire woods in that section in order to commit more. 66 00:04:47,439 --> 00:04:49,600 Speaker 4: That's carrying profittary a little bit too far. 67 00:04:49,959 --> 00:04:52,120 Speaker 2: What about that ring or tupple who runs the gambling 68 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:54,680 boat out on the river. Places are disgrace of this community. 69 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:55,959 But what's to be done about it. 70 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,439 Speaker 1: As far as I can see, all we can do 71 00:04:57,480 --> 00:04:59,279 is start the ball rolling to have a few laws 72 00:04:59,319 --> 00:05:01,600 and active restor. 73 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:01,680 Speaker 4: That would take too much time. 74 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:04,319 Speaker 1: I have another plan, but I do not feel at 75 00:05:04,319 --> 00:05:05,600 liberty to discuss it here. 76 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:06,920 Speaker 2: Where can we discuss it? 77 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:09,800 Speaker 1: Then the utmost secrecy will be required. But I think 78 00:05:09,879 --> 00:05:12,600 my plan will prove quick and effective. Well, when can 79 00:05:12,639 --> 00:05:15,240 we hear it? Lison, We're willing to listen. Those who 80 00:05:15,279 --> 00:05:17,480 are interested will meet in the deserted barn at Croning 81 00:05:17,519 --> 00:05:19,759 Corners tomorrow night. I thought it might be well to 82 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,160 adopt a plan to shield the identity of those who 83 00:05:22,160 --> 00:05:25,199 wish to work within this group. There's a package here 84 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:28,560 for each of you. It contains a robe and hood. 85 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:32,480 Wear them tomorrow night. Otherwise you cannot be admitted to 86 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:49,000 the hooded circle. I'm glad you and Fern were able 87 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:52,079 to drive out here to Springville with me from my inspector. 88 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,560 Speaker 4: That anonymous note you received interested me. 89 00:05:54,920 --> 00:05:56,600 Speaker 6: Inspector Wolf was in that note to bring you and 90 00:05:56,680 --> 00:05:58,120 Jim Tearing out here to Springville. 91 00:05:58,199 --> 00:06:01,240 Speaker 1: Well, among other things, Fern, it contains warning that Springville 92 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:02,680 is in for a reign of terror. 93 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,920 Speaker 6: But isn't it outside you a territory. 94 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:05,240 Speaker 4: Yes it is. 95 00:06:05,519 --> 00:06:07,920 Speaker 1: I call the Springville Sheriff about it, but he's laid up, 96 00:06:07,959 --> 00:06:10,439 so he wants me to take over for the time being. Well, 97 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:12,319 of course, inspector, we may be out here on a 98 00:06:12,319 --> 00:06:15,160 wild goose chase. An anonymous letter nine times out of 99 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:16,360 ten is written by a crank. 100 00:06:16,639 --> 00:06:18,800 Speaker 5: This one's worth checking on him. 101 00:06:18,839 --> 00:06:20,519 Speaker 4: Where do you think we ought to begin? Drive down 102 00:06:20,519 --> 00:06:22,680 at the courthouse. I'll make a few inquiries of the 103 00:06:22,720 --> 00:06:23,399 officials there. 104 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:37,240 Speaker 3: Who's there? 105 00:06:37,759 --> 00:06:40,279 Speaker 2: It's number fourteen, bringing in Ringo Tupple? 106 00:06:43,879 --> 00:06:48,399 Speaker 4: Enter? Is everyone here? 107 00:06:48,759 --> 00:06:50,800 Speaker 1: There are two less than at the last meeting, But 108 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:53,839 we'll proceed of sit over there, Say what kind of 109 00:06:53,879 --> 00:06:56,079 a deal is this? Why was I brought here? You're 110 00:06:56,079 --> 00:06:58,480 about to find that out a couple? You can remove 111 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:01,839 his blank phone now number fourteen right there? You are 112 00:07:01,879 --> 00:07:02,360 a touple. 113 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:06,800 Speaker 5: Hey, hey, what's the pitch here? If you huded? Guys 114 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:08,439 are trying to put over a joke. It's a joke. 115 00:07:08,480 --> 00:07:11,879 Speaker 4: Tuble, the Hooded Circle is here to decide your faith, 116 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:15,560 decide my fate? What are you talking about? Just this Tuble? 117 00:07:16,160 --> 00:07:19,079 Speaker 1: We find your presence here in Springble undesirable. You want 118 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:22,360 you to clear out entirely, or convert your gambling boat 119 00:07:22,399 --> 00:07:26,279 into a respectable show boat. And if I refuse, steps 120 00:07:26,319 --> 00:07:30,240 will be taken. Now listen, I'm a business man. If 121 00:07:30,240 --> 00:07:32,480 it's cut on the gambling propits you're after, we can 122 00:07:32,519 --> 00:07:33,199 work out a deal. 123 00:07:33,319 --> 00:07:34,839 Speaker 4: We don't want your money tuble. 124 00:07:35,399 --> 00:07:37,839 Speaker 1: Our one and only purpose is to rid our city 125 00:07:37,839 --> 00:07:40,959 of riff raff and profiteers. We're giving you a choice. 126 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:44,519 Meet our requirements at once or get out. 127 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:47,240 Speaker 4: Well, I've got a big investment here. I can't very 128 00:07:47,240 --> 00:07:48,120 well pull out. 129 00:07:47,920 --> 00:07:50,319 Speaker 1: And we'll expect the gambling on your boat to discontinue 130 00:07:50,399 --> 00:07:50,839 at once. 131 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:54,160 Speaker 5: All Right, You've got me in the tight spots, so 132 00:07:54,279 --> 00:07:56,839 I'll play ball. Now. I'd like to get out of here, 133 00:07:56,839 --> 00:07:57,439 if you don't mind. 134 00:07:57,480 --> 00:07:59,399 Speaker 1: Oh, you need not be afraid. Oh, we have no 135 00:07:59,439 --> 00:08:02,560 intention harming you. After the meeting, you will be escorted 136 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:05,079 back to your boat. However, in the meantime. 137 00:08:04,639 --> 00:08:06,160 Speaker 4: We have a little job for you to do. 138 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:07,959 Speaker 5: Now listen here, I'm a gabbler, not a mug. 139 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:10,800 Speaker 1: If you merely want you to shuffle these cards and 140 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:13,639 deal one to each member of our circle, what for? 141 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:15,879 Never mind that that's. 142 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:19,040 Speaker 4: Here that card. You will note that all of the 143 00:08:19,079 --> 00:08:21,240 low cards have been removed in order that the number 144 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:24,639 of card equal exactly the number of hooded men gathered around. 145 00:08:24,639 --> 00:08:24,720 Speaker 7: You. 146 00:08:25,480 --> 00:08:28,199 Speaker 4: Er check the beck and tell us that the Jack 147 00:08:28,279 --> 00:08:29,279 of Spades is there. 148 00:08:30,959 --> 00:08:31,639 Speaker 5: Yes, it's here. 149 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:34,600 Speaker 1: Then shuffle the cards and deal them. We have a 150 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:37,679 mission for the man who gets the Jack of spades. 151 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:53,039 Step up, men and form a circle number fourteen. 152 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:55,200 Speaker 4: Did you lock tuple up in that small shed at. 153 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:56,600 Speaker 2: The end of the barn, And that's been done. But 154 00:08:56,879 --> 00:08:58,960 we'd better keep our voices down so you can't hear us. 155 00:08:59,279 --> 00:09:02,120 Speaker 1: Then listen care all of you. One member of this 156 00:09:02,159 --> 00:09:05,320 hooded circle was dealt the Jack of Spades. Only the 157 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:07,759 man who received that card knows that he has it, 158 00:09:08,440 --> 00:09:11,799 and it is to him that I direct the following instructions. 159 00:09:12,399 --> 00:09:14,399 Speaker 4: Go at night, disguised as you. 160 00:09:14,399 --> 00:09:18,240 Speaker 1: Are now to Ambrose Grier. Give him three days to 161 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:21,120 clear out of Springville. You may go arm for your 162 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:24,600 own protection, but no violence will be sanctioned. A hooded 163 00:09:24,639 --> 00:09:27,759 circle will meet here again on Thursday night, when the 164 00:09:27,799 --> 00:09:29,000 next assignment will be given. 165 00:09:30,159 --> 00:09:50,559 Speaker 3: Good luck Jack of Spades. 166 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,000 Speaker 6: With the inspected Jim I thought he was to meet 167 00:09:44,039 --> 00:09:45,120 us here on the post of the hotel. 168 00:09:45,240 --> 00:09:46,799 Speaker 4: He is still all trying to trace that letter. 169 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:48,919 Speaker 6: Friend, Have you made any hitway on that, Jim? 170 00:09:49,279 --> 00:09:52,799 Speaker 4: No, And I'm glad we haven't, why. 171 00:09:53,279 --> 00:09:56,240 Speaker 8: Because that means it probably was the work crank and 172 00:09:56,320 --> 00:09:59,279 that no reign of terror is threatening Springville. I hated 173 00:09:59,320 --> 00:10:01,399 to think that perhaps a group of citizens who have 174 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,240 decided to take the law into their own hands. 175 00:10:03,360 --> 00:10:04,799 Speaker 6: Do you think that's what the little implies? 176 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:05,279 Speaker 3: Yes? 177 00:10:05,679 --> 00:10:08,440 Speaker 8: And that sort of thing, regardless of its intentions, is 178 00:10:08,559 --> 00:10:11,559 vicious and unpatrioty. It should have no place in the 179 00:10:11,559 --> 00:10:13,600 civilized society, where the law of the land is the 180 00:10:13,600 --> 00:10:15,240 best law for the individual living under. 181 00:10:16,399 --> 00:10:18,840 Speaker 6: Oh, here comes the insteptor now, and he looks as 182 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:19,919 though he swallowed a can air. 183 00:10:20,279 --> 00:10:21,960 Speaker 5: Jim, we've hit on something big here. 184 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:23,240 Speaker 4: What have you found out? Inspector? 185 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:24,399 Speaker 5: Come upstairs, Jim. 186 00:10:24,600 --> 00:10:27,679 Speaker 1: In ten minutes, we're going to have a very interesting visitor. 187 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:40,000 Ye're sure nobody saw you coming here, Temple. No, I 188 00:10:40,039 --> 00:10:42,399 came in the side entrance and used the service elevator. Good, 189 00:10:42,799 --> 00:10:44,559 sit over there and we'll get down the business. 190 00:10:45,039 --> 00:10:45,840 Speaker 5: Thanks, Inspector. 191 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:49,720 Speaker 4: Now, Temple, repeat that story you told me to Brandon here. 192 00:10:50,159 --> 00:10:53,159 Speaker 1: Well, it's like this, mister Brandon, I run that big 193 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:56,519 gambling boat on calla river. Last night, some guy relays 194 00:10:56,519 --> 00:10:58,080 me on the dock, sticks a gun in my back 195 00:10:58,080 --> 00:10:58,840 and blindfold me. 196 00:10:59,399 --> 00:11:01,360 Speaker 5: Next thing I know, we're in a car driving. 197 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:03,799 Speaker 4: Like man and the idea of the direction now I 198 00:11:03,879 --> 00:11:04,799 lost all sense of that. 199 00:11:05,559 --> 00:11:07,960 Speaker 1: Go ahead, well, anyway, In about a half an hour, 200 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,639 I'd find myself in a big deserted barn someplace, surrounded 201 00:11:10,639 --> 00:11:13,200 by about twenty guys in robes and hoods. They called 202 00:11:13,200 --> 00:11:16,159 them sounds a hooded circle. Jim, oh, that letter was 203 00:11:16,159 --> 00:11:17,399 on the level and looks that way. 204 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:18,399 Speaker 3: I'll go ahead, tubble. 205 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:20,679 Speaker 1: Well, these guys warned me to get out of town 206 00:11:20,759 --> 00:11:23,080 or cut out the gambling on my boat. I could 207 00:11:23,120 --> 00:11:25,120 see that they meant business, so I agreed to get 208 00:11:25,159 --> 00:11:25,720 out the gambling. 209 00:11:25,759 --> 00:11:27,879 Speaker 4: I get to the part about the card and double yeah. 210 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,679 Speaker 5: That was the craziest part of the whole thing. 211 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:32,320 Speaker 1: They gave me cards to deal out to the men, 212 00:11:32,919 --> 00:11:34,799 and the man who got the jacket sage, was elected 213 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:35,840 to pull some kind of a job. 214 00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:39,000 Speaker 5: What was the job, I don't know. They locked me 215 00:11:39,039 --> 00:11:40,519 up after that, and I couldn't hear much of what 216 00:11:40,559 --> 00:11:41,039 was going on. 217 00:11:41,320 --> 00:11:44,240 Speaker 1: You did hear something, though, well, as far as I 218 00:11:44,279 --> 00:11:45,960 could make out they had it in for somebody by 219 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:48,759 the Room of Fear, or well maybe it was Greer 220 00:11:48,879 --> 00:11:49,720 something like that. 221 00:11:50,799 --> 00:11:52,120 Speaker 4: Have you any idea who that might be. 222 00:11:52,600 --> 00:11:54,480 Speaker 1: No, I've been trying to figure that one out all morning, 223 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,360 but I can't tie that tag up with anybody I. 224 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:58,279 Speaker 5: Know around here. I'll thank Itet Tumble, you've been a 225 00:11:58,360 --> 00:11:59,200 great help to us. 226 00:11:59,679 --> 00:12:01,919 Speaker 8: We'll write to work on this for the time being 227 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:04,440 tough and for your own safety, you'd better not take 228 00:12:04,440 --> 00:12:07,240 a chance on getting in touch with us directly, but 229 00:12:07,559 --> 00:12:08,840 keep your ears and eyes open. 230 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:10,120 Speaker 5: I sure will, mister Branham. 231 00:12:10,159 --> 00:12:12,480 Speaker 8: If anything develops, suppose you telephone this card you're here 232 00:12:12,519 --> 00:12:16,279 at the hotel. The're your message carefully the inspector and 233 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:17,200 I will figure it out. 234 00:12:17,639 --> 00:12:27,840 Speaker 4: And thanks again exactly. 235 00:12:27,879 --> 00:12:29,799 Speaker 6: I just Jim fourteen West Maple. 236 00:12:29,559 --> 00:12:32,000 Speaker 8: Stream Welfare and I hope we have more luck with 237 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:33,919 the Greers than we had with the Spears. 238 00:12:34,279 --> 00:12:35,840 Speaker 4: Which greer is this Ambrose? 239 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:38,519 Speaker 6: I'm being systematic and taking them in alphabetical order. 240 00:12:38,559 --> 00:12:43,120 Speaker 8: Oh good, say this is quite a pretentious looking place. Well, 241 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:45,519 come on, let's take the bull by his horns. 242 00:12:46,279 --> 00:12:48,960 Speaker 6: According to the Telephone book, this Ambrose Greer owns a 243 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:50,279 whole string of sawmills. 244 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:51,679 Speaker 4: Well that sounds respectable enough. 245 00:12:51,759 --> 00:12:53,960 Speaker 6: It doesn't thing to be anyone at homes you it 246 00:12:54,039 --> 00:12:54,360 must be. 247 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:58,799 Speaker 4: I can see a light burning on the back of 248 00:12:58,840 --> 00:12:59,360 our house. 249 00:13:00,039 --> 00:13:02,120 Speaker 6: Maybe you'd better buy the Georgian just in case anything 250 00:13:02,159 --> 00:13:02,679 might be wrong. 251 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:03,639 Speaker 4: I think I will. 252 00:13:06,200 --> 00:13:11,279 Speaker 8: The door's open for him. Come on, anybody home. 253 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:15,440 Speaker 6: He would hardly have left the door unlocked if he 254 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:16,200 went out, wouldn't he. 255 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:19,600 Speaker 8: I don't think so. Let's investigate that light in the 256 00:13:19,600 --> 00:13:25,759 back of the house. Through the hall here, furnstay back, 257 00:13:25,799 --> 00:13:28,519 don't come in here. Go to the telephone. Quick call 258 00:13:28,559 --> 00:13:30,799 inspec to White. Tell him we found the first victim 259 00:13:30,840 --> 00:13:31,639 of the hooded Circle. 260 00:13:32,000 --> 00:14:53,000 Speaker 7: He's been murdered. 261 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:09,440 Speaker 2: Now back to the Avenger and the hooded circle. 262 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:20,960 Speaker 8: Oh, they're just the head of the third bond we 263 00:15:21,039 --> 00:15:22,399 picked up for the flame this afternoon. 264 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:25,279 Speaker 6: Ferns On much more deserted. Question than the other region. 265 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:31,960 Speaker 8: Well, let's pull up and see you. Oh, there's been 266 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:35,039 some cars around here recently. Look at those fire marks. Hopeful, 267 00:15:35,679 --> 00:15:37,240 Come on, friend, let's investigate the bond. 268 00:15:37,559 --> 00:15:41,200 Speaker 6: Ah, here's the place. I'm surprised if the door isn't knocked. 269 00:15:41,559 --> 00:15:44,080 Speaker 8: It's got a big latch here on the inside. We'll 270 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:48,840 leave the door open so we can see ferns. This 271 00:15:48,960 --> 00:15:51,320 is the meeting place, all right. Look, here are the 272 00:15:51,320 --> 00:15:53,679 remains of several candles, and here's the wrapper from a 273 00:15:53,679 --> 00:15:58,159 pack of cars. Couples said he was blocked in a 274 00:15:58,200 --> 00:16:02,679 small shed at the end of the barn. Let's for that, Jim. 275 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:06,480 Speaker 4: Here's a door. This must be here. Oh, yes, this 276 00:16:06,679 --> 00:16:07,120 is the shed. 277 00:16:07,720 --> 00:16:08,720 Speaker 6: Everything ties up there. 278 00:16:09,200 --> 00:16:11,360 Speaker 8: Yes, Now, we've got to get back to town as 279 00:16:11,360 --> 00:16:13,039 fast as we can. I want to put in a 280 00:16:13,039 --> 00:16:16,639 telephone called the tupple. I want a complete. 281 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:19,120 Speaker 1: Description of those robes and hoods, but just one meeting. 282 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:21,720 The inspector and I are going to oppose as members 283 00:16:21,759 --> 00:16:34,879 of the hooded circle. Oh well, how are you making 284 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:36,039 up with your sewing parents? Oh? 285 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:38,039 Speaker 6: I see the door all right on the straight, seasiness, 286 00:16:38,039 --> 00:16:39,840 But I get ahead of myself on the stop her. 287 00:16:40,080 --> 00:16:42,159 Speaker 1: Well, this robe looks as if it might hold together 288 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:43,639 for one meeting anyway. 289 00:16:43,559 --> 00:16:46,440 Speaker 6: Now, inspected, No remarks from you, that's at all. When 290 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:48,720 I was hired as Kim's secretary and assistance, I was 291 00:16:48,759 --> 00:16:51,159 not informed that plain sewing would also be required. 292 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:53,039 Speaker 4: Answer returns please. 293 00:16:55,559 --> 00:17:00,480 Speaker 9: Hell else, yes, tire oh, yes, he had to take 294 00:17:00,480 --> 00:17:06,240 a message. I always form it the tuble go ahead, right, 295 00:17:06,759 --> 00:17:07,200 I have it. 296 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:08,759 Speaker 7: Thank you very much. 297 00:17:09,440 --> 00:17:10,279 Speaker 4: What a tuple tayfer? 298 00:17:10,319 --> 00:17:12,519 Speaker 6: And it didn't make any sense to me, He said, 299 00:17:13,039 --> 00:17:15,359 I've been invited to a private game of cards tonight 300 00:17:15,400 --> 00:17:16,119 at ten o'clock. 301 00:17:16,319 --> 00:17:19,759 Speaker 8: Fine, that means the hooded Circle is meeting tonight. Come on, friend, 302 00:17:19,759 --> 00:17:22,119 doct you're ston We've got to get those costumes finished. 303 00:17:32,559 --> 00:17:34,079 Speaker 4: Is the shed where we hide? Inspector? 304 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:38,799 Speaker 1: Hey, Jim, would you mind explaining why we came out 305 00:17:38,839 --> 00:17:40,880 here to this barn before nine o'clock when the meeting 306 00:17:40,920 --> 00:17:42,039 isn't scheduled to attend. 307 00:17:42,279 --> 00:17:44,519 Speaker 8: We had to be the first arrivals, Inspector, in order 308 00:17:44,559 --> 00:17:47,359 to get in here when meeting time rolls around. They 309 00:17:47,440 --> 00:17:49,880 probably have a guard station at the door. They may 310 00:17:49,920 --> 00:17:52,559 even have a password of some kind. No use taking 311 00:17:52,559 --> 00:17:53,599 a chance on being challenging. 312 00:17:53,599 --> 00:17:54,920 Speaker 1: I guess you're right at that, but I'm not so 313 00:17:55,079 --> 00:17:56,680 sure we'll get away with this anyway, Jim. 314 00:17:56,759 --> 00:18:00,200 Speaker 8: Our chances are good if we're careful ringo tuples. There 315 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:02,680 were about twenty members of said a circle. I don't 316 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:05,039 think two more are likely to be noticed. Now, come on, 317 00:18:05,119 --> 00:18:06,799 let's get into these prigs and rooms. 318 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:10,960 Speaker 1: Right, Okay, say Jim, what about this angle? Suppose Tumbles 319 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:13,920 called upon the deal a card each member the twenty members, 320 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:16,240 he'll only be given twenty cards to deal out. That 321 00:18:16,400 --> 00:18:18,920 means we'll have to be left out of a dealing, now, 322 00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:20,000 won't that be obvious? 323 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:22,559 Speaker 4: Well, it would be, except that I've arranged for that emergency. 324 00:18:22,559 --> 00:18:23,079 Speaker 1: Eah. 325 00:18:23,319 --> 00:18:25,359 Speaker 8: I had Kern called top before we left tonight and 326 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:27,519 tell him just to pretend to deal cards to you 327 00:18:27,559 --> 00:18:29,359 and need But hownd blazers will he know? 328 00:18:30,079 --> 00:18:30,400 Speaker 5: Like this? 329 00:18:30,880 --> 00:18:34,359 Speaker 8: Hold out your hands, yeah, palm up there. Now, that 330 00:18:34,559 --> 00:18:36,359 red mark I make in the center of your palm 331 00:18:36,359 --> 00:18:37,400 will identify. 332 00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:37,480 Speaker 4: You the tubble. 333 00:18:37,720 --> 00:18:40,039 Speaker 1: So far, so good, But of course you realize we 334 00:18:40,079 --> 00:18:41,680 could be walking right into a perfect trap. 335 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,680 Speaker 4: Gare I know that? But it's the chance we have 336 00:18:43,759 --> 00:18:44,000 to take. 337 00:18:44,599 --> 00:18:46,440 Speaker 8: However, if we don't show up at the hotel restaurant 338 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,960 by one o'clock, Farn has instructions to call the state police. 339 00:18:49,200 --> 00:18:51,480 Speaker 1: Well, and the main time, all we can do is 340 00:18:51,519 --> 00:18:58,759 wait and hope this scheme of your works. 341 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:03,359 Speaker 5: Quiet, these quiet. 342 00:19:04,319 --> 00:19:06,839 Speaker 1: The meeting of the Hoodedge Circle is called to order 343 00:19:07,960 --> 00:19:10,200 the first and most important matter to be brought before 344 00:19:10,240 --> 00:19:13,920 this meeting is the unfortunate fate of Ambrose Greer. A 345 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:17,599 circumstance would indicate that someone present here tonight kill Greer. 346 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:21,599 I find it very difficult to believe that. But if 347 00:19:21,640 --> 00:19:24,960 it is true that man must be punished for his crime. 348 00:19:26,319 --> 00:19:29,279 Who received the jack of spades at our last meeting? 349 00:19:31,559 --> 00:19:36,720 Will no one answer the order? 350 00:19:37,599 --> 00:19:38,000 Speaker 4: Well? 351 00:19:38,400 --> 00:19:39,559 Speaker 5: Who that man was? 352 00:19:39,759 --> 00:19:41,119 Speaker 4: Only he himself knows. 353 00:19:41,279 --> 00:19:43,440 Speaker 2: Ria must have been killed himself defense. No member of 354 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:45,160 this circle that kill in cold blood. 355 00:19:45,200 --> 00:19:47,720 Speaker 4: But what all these the newspapers are saying about Greer 356 00:19:47,839 --> 00:19:50,599 being robbed? I don't believe those stories of any basis 357 00:19:50,599 --> 00:19:51,000 in fact. 358 00:19:51,759 --> 00:19:55,039 Speaker 1: However, let this tragedy be a lesson to all of 359 00:19:55,119 --> 00:19:57,400 us to act cautiously and wisely in the future. 360 00:19:58,359 --> 00:20:00,960 Speaker 4: Nothing more than a warning must be given to these 361 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:02,519 others on our list. We'll loose. 362 00:20:02,559 --> 00:20:02,839 Speaker 3: Next. 363 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:05,960 Speaker 1: Let's get this over with Jarvis Peyton. Tell him his 364 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:09,519 timber cutting days in Springville are over. Give him forty 365 00:20:09,559 --> 00:20:11,640 eight hours to get out of town. Take him away 366 00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,599 on business. He won't be back until tomorrow morning. That 367 00:20:13,640 --> 00:20:16,880 will be time enough. Now bring in Tupple. 368 00:20:17,359 --> 00:20:19,039 Speaker 4: We'll let him cut the cards right. 369 00:20:19,960 --> 00:20:22,559 Speaker 1: The man who gets the jack of spade will handle 370 00:20:22,599 --> 00:20:26,160 this next assignment, and I would caution him once more, 371 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:32,119 give Peyton a warning. Nothing else here a couple here, 372 00:20:32,119 --> 00:20:34,480 you are a temple twenty cards. 373 00:20:34,880 --> 00:20:37,119 Speaker 4: Each man will leave as he receives his card. 374 00:20:38,039 --> 00:20:42,640 Speaker 1: Now shuffle and deal them tupple for a better Springville. 375 00:20:51,039 --> 00:20:53,880 Speaker 6: Kim, isn't he inspected? Joining us for midnight's next No? 376 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,920 Speaker 4: Fairly, inspector went to bed. Looks like we're going to 377 00:20:55,960 --> 00:20:56,799 have a big day tomorrow. 378 00:20:57,039 --> 00:21:01,359 Speaker 6: He's found out twenty at that meeting tonight. We did well, 379 00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:04,119 you're not going to hold out on me, are you too? 380 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:05,640 Speaker 4: You can wait another day, can't you? 381 00:21:05,640 --> 00:21:06,880 Speaker 6: You do know who kill Gridan? 382 00:21:07,200 --> 00:21:09,720 Speaker 4: Yes, and by this time tomorrow the criminal will be apprehended. 383 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:10,240 Speaker 3: I hope. 384 00:21:10,279 --> 00:21:12,960 Speaker 6: So I manages to get away from Springlee and its 385 00:21:13,000 --> 00:21:13,640 hooded circle. 386 00:21:13,920 --> 00:21:16,319 Speaker 8: Well, one thing was evident that that leeting tonight, the 387 00:21:16,359 --> 00:21:19,000 hooded circle is composed of a group of amateurs. No 388 00:21:19,119 --> 00:21:20,960 professional troublemakers have moved in yet. 389 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:23,279 Speaker 6: I don't want to make it easier to dissolve. But 390 00:21:23,359 --> 00:21:25,160 how are you going to expose Gria's murder again? 391 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:27,720 Speaker 8: A man by the name of Jarvis Peyton is next 392 00:21:27,759 --> 00:21:29,119 on the list to be visited by a number of 393 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:32,079 the Hooded Circle. Peyton lives alone in the Tumberland beyond 394 00:21:32,079 --> 00:21:34,319 the lake. They'll arrive home from a business strift in 395 00:21:34,319 --> 00:21:36,880 the morning, and I think he's marked for murder. 396 00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:39,200 Speaker 6: And if I know you, you are going out there 397 00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:39,680 to night to. 398 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:40,160 Speaker 4: Wait for him. 399 00:21:40,279 --> 00:21:42,559 Speaker 8: Right, Burns, the Avenger must be on hand in the 400 00:21:42,599 --> 00:21:54,640 morning when Peyton's murderer arrives. 401 00:21:55,559 --> 00:21:56,480 Speaker 6: What was that noise? 402 00:21:57,359 --> 00:21:57,920 Speaker 5: Who's there? 403 00:21:58,160 --> 00:21:59,480 Speaker 4: It's the Avenger? Peyton? 404 00:22:00,119 --> 00:22:00,839 Speaker 5: What do you want with me? 405 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:02,799 Speaker 4: I I've committed no crime. 406 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:06,519 Speaker 8: Your crimes are many, Peyton, and avarice and greed are 407 00:22:06,519 --> 00:22:07,319 not the least of them. 408 00:22:07,559 --> 00:22:08,599 Speaker 5: I've broken no law. 409 00:22:08,720 --> 00:22:10,799 Speaker 3: You you've nothing on me, Avenger. 410 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:13,319 Speaker 4: That is true. That's why I've come here to protect. 411 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:17,279 Speaker 8: You, protect me from one from the same fate as Ambro's. 412 00:22:16,839 --> 00:22:19,119 Speaker 4: Career who murder. 413 00:22:19,240 --> 00:22:22,400 Speaker 8: That is right, But it can be prevented if you 414 00:22:22,400 --> 00:22:23,960 will do exactly as I tell you. 415 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:25,880 Speaker 4: What what tell me what to do? 416 00:22:26,119 --> 00:22:28,799 Speaker 8: Locked yourself in the cellar of this house and don't 417 00:22:28,839 --> 00:22:32,000 come out until I tell you to all right, and hurry. 418 00:22:32,480 --> 00:22:34,480 Your murderer may arrive at any moment. 419 00:22:39,680 --> 00:22:43,319 Speaker 1: Haydon, Haydon, where are you got a message for you? 420 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:46,000 Speaker 5: Peyton? 421 00:22:46,039 --> 00:22:49,039 Speaker 1: I know you're in here. I saw you arrive. Don't 422 00:22:49,079 --> 00:22:50,799 be a paid ofs remember of the Hooded Circle. I've 423 00:22:50,799 --> 00:22:52,279 brought to news that might save your life. 424 00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:54,519 Speaker 4: And why have you come with a gun in your hand? 425 00:22:54,799 --> 00:22:57,799 Speaker 5: Who's there? Who spoke to me? Come otter off? Shoot? 426 00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:01,039 Speaker 4: You can see the Avenger, he can see you. 427 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:02,640 Speaker 5: What's your game of enter? 428 00:23:02,839 --> 00:23:05,000 Speaker 4: My game is law and justice. 429 00:23:05,559 --> 00:23:07,680 Speaker 8: I intend to see that you're given a big dose 430 00:23:07,759 --> 00:23:08,480 of both of them. 431 00:23:08,680 --> 00:23:10,759 Speaker 4: For what what can you prove against me? 432 00:23:11,039 --> 00:23:15,119 Speaker 8: The depth of Ambrose breer, motive, robbery, also intent to 433 00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:16,519 kill and rob Jarvis Peyton. 434 00:23:16,599 --> 00:23:18,720 Speaker 4: You'll have to catch me first before you can. 435 00:23:18,599 --> 00:23:19,400 Speaker 5: Bring those charges. 436 00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:21,160 Speaker 8: You won't get out of here, Oh yes, I will 437 00:23:21,200 --> 00:23:23,960 get away from that door. I'm going to stop you 438 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:29,559 this since you've insistent, and there you'll stay until the 439 00:23:29,599 --> 00:23:32,880 police arrive. You're loaded gun in one hand and these 440 00:23:32,880 --> 00:23:35,079 two jacks of spades you had in your pocket in 441 00:23:35,119 --> 00:23:37,799 the other. That's the kind of evidence the police will 442 00:23:37,880 --> 00:25:03,640 like to see. Ringo Tupple, Ordering the. 443 00:25:03,640 --> 00:25:08,880 Speaker 1: Court, Sinton has been proved to the satisfaction of this 444 00:25:09,039 --> 00:25:12,079 Court that the members of the Hooded Circle were only 445 00:25:12,319 --> 00:25:15,920 inadvertently connected with the crime of murder for which ring 446 00:25:15,960 --> 00:25:20,319 o' tupple had been convicted. I hereby suspend the sentences 447 00:25:20,359 --> 00:25:23,359 of these twenty men, in order to give them a 448 00:25:23,440 --> 00:25:27,400 chance to prove themselves good citizens of their country. 449 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:29,279 Speaker 5: These men are not. 450 00:25:29,359 --> 00:25:32,559 Speaker 1: Blameless, and they will be held answerable to this court 451 00:25:32,599 --> 00:25:38,039 for their actions at all times. Therefore, I would warn 452 00:25:38,079 --> 00:25:42,759 them to remember this pride in one native city is 453 00:25:42,920 --> 00:25:46,720 not sufficient reason to set oneself up as a good citizen. 454 00:25:48,160 --> 00:25:50,640 The laws of your land must stand above all the 455 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:55,000 peppy aims of prejudice and pride. Let the lesson in 456 00:25:55,079 --> 00:25:57,480 good government that you have learned here at this trial 457 00:25:58,240 --> 00:26:01,799 vanish from your minds all that is not tolerant and 458 00:26:02,119 --> 00:26:03,119 just and right. 459 00:26:03,279 --> 00:26:03,640 Speaker 4: For all. 460 00:26:05,279 --> 00:26:08,240 Speaker 1: Those who hide behind the mask to impose their will 461 00:26:08,279 --> 00:26:12,000 on others have robbed themselves of the great protection of 462 00:26:12,039 --> 00:26:15,839 the laws the countless men have suffered to create and 463 00:26:15,920 --> 00:26:21,799 to preserve down through the centuries. Guard those laws, do 464 00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:24,400 not tamper with them. 465 00:26:24,640 --> 00:26:29,839 Speaker 6: Casiosns well, Jim, I guess that winds up our time 466 00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:31,880 as in springle yes, parent, come on, let's stuck out 467 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:36,279 this side door. Somehow, one would never expect to encounter 468 00:26:36,400 --> 00:26:38,480 sever a criminal like Tupple in a town like Springle. 469 00:26:38,799 --> 00:26:40,720 Speaker 4: He was clever, all right, I'll admit he had me 470 00:26:40,799 --> 00:26:41,799 buffalo at the beginning. 471 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:43,880 Speaker 6: What has led you to suspect Jim? 472 00:26:44,079 --> 00:26:44,799 Speaker 4: He never told me. 473 00:26:45,079 --> 00:26:47,000 Speaker 8: When the Inspector and I attended that meeting of the 474 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:49,680 Hooded Circle, I saw Tupple palming a card as he 475 00:26:49,759 --> 00:26:52,720 dealt them, I realized them that he himself was taking 476 00:26:52,720 --> 00:26:54,920 the jack of spades. That way, he was able to 477 00:26:54,920 --> 00:26:57,799 commit the crime, rob his wealthy victim, and at the 478 00:26:57,799 --> 00:26:59,960 same time to see the members of the Hooded Circle 479 00:27:00,279 --> 00:27:02,400 into thinking that one of their own number was guilty. 480 00:27:02,759 --> 00:27:04,880 Speaker 6: Couper informed on the Hooded Circle, just to throw a 481 00:27:04,920 --> 00:27:07,880 sand in your arm, right, That anonymous letter was sent 482 00:27:07,920 --> 00:27:09,680 by one of the men who attended the first meeting 483 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:13,400 of the Settle and then became pity Jim. Look, those 484 00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:15,559 men are starting a big bonfire in the courthouse yard. 485 00:27:16,039 --> 00:27:20,079 Speaker 8: Yes, it's the ex members of the Hooded Circle. They 486 00:27:20,079 --> 00:27:24,440 are burning their robes in public. Well, turned, I guess 487 00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:28,759 this town's growing pains are over. Springville has come of age. 488 00:27:40,240 --> 00:27:42,920 Speaker 2: All characters, names, places, and plots used in the Avenger 489 00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:46,240 Program are fictitious. Any similarity to persons living or dead 490 00:27:46,319 --> 00:27:47,519 is purely coincidental. 491 00:27:53,279 --> 00:27:57,240 Speaker 4: This is a thought, a thought, a thought. 492 00:27:57,920 --> 00:28:03,400 Speaker 1: Remember listen for another adventure of the Avenger.