Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12

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 Tho deportation of Chauvenet and Du- rand was to hs sssccted at once under Claborne'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 Ccauvenet at Wash 1ngton had already been cansacked and correspondence and memoranda of a 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:
 If these men give you any trouble, put them under arrest in the nearest Jail. We can bring them back here for attempted murder, if nothing worse, and these mountain juries will see that they're put away for long time You will accompany them on board the George W. Custis and stay with them until you reach Cape Charles. A light house tender will follow the steamer down Chesapeake bay and take you of. If these gentlemen do not give the proper orders to the captain of the steamer, you will put them all uader 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.
 we will waive our right to writ of habeas corpus" remarked Durand cheerfully, as Claiborne flashed lan- tern over them. Dearest Jules, we shall not forget NJ. Claiborne's courte- ous treatment of us."
 Shut up.' snapped Chauvenet.
 You will both of you do well to hold your tongues remarked Claiborne dryly. "One of these officers under stands French. and assure you they cannot be bousiit 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 von 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.
 Il gave you the option of Virginia prison for conspiracy to murder or a 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.
 We must not miss our train, my dear Jules." said Durand.
 Bah, Claiborne, this is ungenerous of you. You know well enough this is an unlawful proceeding Kidnapping us this way-without opportunity for coun- sell"
 And without benefit of clergy laughed Claiborne. "ls it q 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 onr' calculated Chauvenet.
 As the buckbo started Baron von 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 go" said Dick. What's the latest word from Vienna"
 ''The conspirators were taken quiet lv. About hundred arrests have been made in all. and the Hungarian upris ing has played out utterly. thanks to Ar Iohp Arp,itaoor and tho ha rnu sighed and turned toward the bunga low.
 When the two diplomats rode home half an hour later it was with the as surance that Armitage's condition was satisfactory.
 He is a hardy plant" said the sur geon, land will pull through"