Putnam patriot., 1909-01-22

personal effects Of the ccnspu -Sors q.
 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 he 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 a 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 dc not give the
 proper orders to the captain ef the steamer, you will put them all under arrest and signal the tender" Chauvenet and purand 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 cheerfuiy. as Claiborne flashed lam tern over them. Dearest Jules. we shall not forget NJ Claiborne's eourte- oas 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 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 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
 .'l gave you the option of 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 vour decisiens- 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 pnrand 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. .Is il 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 l do us no harm."
 Drive onr calculated Chauvenet AS the blackboard started Baron von | Marhof and Judge Claiborne rode up 1 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 1 Vienna? ?"
 ..The conspirators were taken quiet v. About hundred arrests have been made in all and the Hungarian upris- | Ing has played out utterly. thanks to l Mr. John Armitage.' and the baron l sighed and turned toward the bunga- 1 ow
 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. "and will pull through"