Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-11-25

fathers place-the Count Ferdinand
Won Stroebel. The young captains
mother died when he was child. His
father was the great statesman and
did much for the Schomburgs and Aus
tria, but 1t did not aid his disposition
no?"
| The secret service men had come by
way of the Springs and were waiting
at the bungalow to report to Claiborne
They handed him sealed packet of
instructions from the secretary of war
The deportation of Chauvenet and Du-
rand was to be effected at once under
Claiborne's direction, und he sent Oscar
to the stables for the blackboard and
sat down on the veranda to discuss the
trip to Baltimore With the two secret
agents. They We're to gather up the
personal effects of the conspirators at
the tavern on the drive to Lamar. The
rooms occupied by Chauvenet at Wash
lngton had already been ransacked and
correspondence and memoranda of o
Startling character seized. Chauvenet
was known to he IL professional black.
mailer and plottcr of political mischief,
and the elnbnss. of Austria Hungary
had identified Dulanl as an ex-ronvict
who had only lately been implicated
in the launching of II dangerous issue
of forged bonds in Paris. Claiborne
had been carefully coached by his
father. and he answered the questions
of the officers readily:
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put them under arrest in the nearest
| Jail. We can bring them back here for
attempted murder, II nothing worse,
and these mountain iuries will see that
they're put away for II long time. You
will accompany them on board the
George w. Gusts and stay with them
until you reach Cape Charles. A light
house tender will follow the steamer
down Chesapeake bay and take you
off. If these gentlemen do not give the
proper orders to the captain of the
steamer, you will put them all under
arrest and signal the tender"
Chauvenet and Durand had been
brought ont aud plnced Id the buck
board, and these orders were intended
for their ears.
I'VE will waive our right to writ of
habeas corpus" remarked Durand
cheerfuliy, as Claiborne flashed Ian
tern over them. Dearest Jules, we
shall not forget NJ. Claiborne's courte.
Gus treatment of us"
"Shut up!' snapped Chauvenet.
you will both of you do well to hold
your tongues" remarked Claiborne
dryly. zone of these officers under
stands French, and assure you they
cannot he bought or frightened. If you
try to bolt they will certainly shoot
you. If you make row about going
on board your boat at Baltimore, re-
member they are government agents,
with ample authority for any emer-
gency and that Baron Won Marhof has
| the American state department at his
back"
you are wonderful, Captain Clai-
borne" drawled Durand.
"There is no trap in this? You give
US the freedom of the sea?" demanded
Chauvenet
II gave you the option of q Virginia
prison for conspiracy to murder or
run for your life in your own boat be-
yond the capes. You have chosen the
second alternative. If you care to
change your decision
Oscar gathered up the reins and
waited for the word. Claiborne held
his watch to the lantern.
1--WE must not miss our train, my
dear Jules!" said Durand.
Bah, Claiborne, this is ungenerous
Of you. You know well enough this is
m unlawful proceeding-kidnap us
this way-without opportunity for coun-
SELL"
"And without benefit of clergy"
laughed Claiborne. rs it dash for
the sea or the nearest county Jail? If
you want to tackle the American
courts we have nothing to venture.
The Winkelried crowd are safe behind
the bars in Vienna and publicity can
do us no HARM"
"Drive on!' calculated Chauvenet
AS the blackboard started Baron Won
Marhof and Judge Claiborne rode UP
and watched the departure from their
saddles.
THAT'S the end of one chapter" re-
marked Judge Claiborne.
They're glad enough to CO." said
Dick. Whats the latest word from
vienna?"
"The conspirators were taken quiet
ly. About hundred arrests have been
made in all. and the Hungarian upris-
ing has played out utterly. thanks to
Mr.. John Armitage." and the baron
sighed and turned toward the bunga-
low.
When the two diplomats rode home
half an hour later 1t was with the as.
surance that Armitage's condition was
satisfactory.
HE is hardy plant" said the sur
geon. land will pull through"