The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-10-15

must never be known by the outside
world. My father and Baron Won Mar
hof have cOunseed that. and you may
be sure there are reasons why these
things must be kept quiet or they
would seek the laws aid at once"
Yes; have been a soldier. but after
this little war shall bury the dead
In an hour shall be back to drive the
blackboard to Lamar station"
| Claiborne looked at his watch.
| II will go with you" be said.
They started through the wood to-
ward the Port OF Missing Men. and
together they found rough inches in
the side Of the gap. down which they
made their way toIlsomely to the
bowlder lined stream that laughed and
tumbled foamily at the bottom Of the
defile. When their work was done Os-
car took OF his hat and knelt down by
the side Of the strange grave and
bowed his head In silence for a mo-
ment. Then they climbed the steep
side Of the gap and turned toward the
bungalow. Oscar trudged silently at
Claiborne's side. and neither spoke.
Goth were worn to the point Of exhaus,
ton by the events Of the long day.
The stubborn patience and fidelity Of
the little man touched chord in Clai-
borne. Almost unconsciously he threw
his arm across Oscars shoulders and
walked thus beside him rs they tray
ersed the battlefield Of the morning.
"You knew Mr. Armitage when he
Cas boy?'' asked Claiborne
YES; in the Austrian forest. on his
fathers place-the Count Ferdinand
Won StEoebel. 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
nor"
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. and 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 were to gather up the
personal effects of the conspirators at
the tavern on the drive to Lamar. The
rooms occupied by Chauvenet at Wash
ington had already been ransacked and
correspondence and memoranda Of
startling character seized. Chauvenet
was known to be professional black
mailer and plotter Of political mischief.
and the embassy Of Austria Hungary
had identified Durand as an ex-convict
who had only lately been implicated
In the launching Of dangerous issue
Of forged bonds in Paris. Claiborne
had been carefully coached by his
father. and he answered the questions
OF the officers readily:
III these men give you any trouble,
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 long time. You
will accompany them on board the
George W. Gusts and stay with them
until you reach Cape Charles light
house tender will follow the steamer
down Chesapeake bay and take you
of. II 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 out and placed In the buck
board. and these orders were intended
for their ears.
I'VE will waive our right to writ Of
habeas corpus" remarked Durand
cheerfully. as Claiborne flashed Ian
tern over them. Dearest Jules, we
shall not forget NJ. Claiborne's courte-
GUS treatment Of u.s."
"Shut up!" snapped Chauvenet.
"You will both Of you do we'll to hold
your tongues" remarked Claiborne
dryly. Zone Of these officers under
stands French. and | assure you they
cannot be bought or frightened II you
try to bolt. they will certainly shoot
You. II you make row about going
on board your boat at Baltimore, re-
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
Is the freedom of the sea?" demanded
yhauvenet.
II gave you the option Of Virginia
prison for conspiracy to murder or a
'un for your life in your own boat be-
-ond the capes. You have chosen the
second alternative II you care to
'hange your decision
Oscar gathered up the reins and
waited for the word. Claiborne held
lis watch to the lantern.
1--WE must not miss our train, my
lear Julesr' said Durand.
bah. Claiborne. this Is ungener0us
( you. You know well enough this Is