The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-12-19

The premises will always be open"
But for more convivial purposes
put in ex-King Manuel of Portugal.
laughing. Il regret to say that an i'm
mediate Engagement"
Manuel" interrupted the English
monarch, clapping the young fellow
upon the shoulder, we owe you much
gratitude. By detaching yourself from
this criminal league you have put an
end to its activities in Europe. When
the Tsar withdrew his support you
we're the last prop left. And now"
Well, l did think 1t could get me
back my throne" said Manuel, yawn-
ing. And naturally was not greatly
aYerse to using 1t as a means toward
that end. But now, If you will pardon
ne. most important affair of state
makes my presence imperative, and
It's curious" observed King
George, lingering at the door. Its
up in night and lost its influence In
4 day. When Professor Dvornak pro-
pounded his plan for the revival OF
aristocracy he had an immediate re-
spouse from half the rulers of Europe.
! confess that for a time he infiu-
anced me. believe the league would
have effected it's purposes. too, had it
not been used by base men for thir
own purposes. and sunk to the level OF
an anarchistic organization, thus COM
Deiling us to form a counter league to
thwart it. And that we have succeed
ed is due entirely to you, Tresham.
And to Paul Lane" said TresRam.
The American millionaire?"
Yes. sir. He, too, was entrapped
into joining the league and aiding it
with his money, principally through
the influence of her highness the Prin-
cess Clothilde of Austria. He came
over to US when he learned the true
nature of the society. and has since
done all in his power to aid us. And
have hopes that the princess herself
will join in giving the league the
coup de grace
A very remarkable woman, the
Princess CIOthilde," said King George
rhoughtfully. 81 know her well and
hope to see her often now that she has
abandoned Dvornak and his fellow
where is he?"
Not far from here, sir" answered
Lord Claude.
Well, you must bring him to see
me next time we are both in Paris.
20 you go my way. Manuel?' he con-
rinued. turning to the Portuguese SOW
ereign.
No cousin. | have a most press
ing appointment on weighty matters
az state" replied the other, and van
shed without further ceremony down
the same stairs by which King George
soon afterward took his departure.
IL was in the private dining room
OF Monsieur Gabriel. in Paris. Seven
kings had attended what was to be
The last session of their club. Form
I'd by the steadier heads among the
European rulers, to combat the peril
Gus activities of the league. it had ac-
Complished its purpose. The league
vas on its last legs. And Paul Lane,
who had opposed it with all his re-
sources. had been mainly instrument
tai in securing it's overthrow.
Lord Claude Tresham stepped back
to the mantel and lit cigarette.
Il wonder" he unused, as ne pulled
out a cloud of fragrant smoke, 81
wonder just how soon King George
will learn that his heir has been kid
Mapped"
He strobe across the room and pull
ed back the curtain which separated
rhe dining room from that of the
attendants
PAUL" he called. come in"
Paul Lane, in walters garb, which
was converted into conventional eve
ming dress by the removal of the nap,
kin protruding from his waistcoat, en-
tered and took the cigarette which
the other handed him.
II wanted you to hear our converse
ton tonight, Paul." said Lord Tres
ham. because I have good reason to
believe that the activities Of the
league are not wholly ended. In fact,
they have succeeded in pulling of a
most daring coup. Prince Edward OF
Wales was kidnapped two hours ago."
In Paris?"
Yes, from the town house of the
Maroeis de Breteuii whose guest he
has been. as you know, for several
months, in order that he might be-
come proficient in French. King
George and Queen Mary arrived in
Parts this afternoon incognito, to see
their son. They visited the marquis
house and met the prince, and. being
satisfied that all is right with him,
will not expect to see him again until
tomorrow. Between now and then
the prince must be found. I have
Just learned the news from one of our
agents Nobody knows 1t yet, not
even the Marquis de Breteuil."
But is there no clue? What was
the purpose of the conspirators?"
The purpose, Paul, is wholly un-
known to me. There does exist a
clue, however. The Prices Clothilde,
who, as you know, has resolved to
oppose the league, but fears to do SO
openly owing to some hold which Won
Holzrath, their leader, has over her,
wishes to see you at midnight in the
Cafe Cefestiel. on the Boulevard
Richepin-a famous haunt of actors
and soubrettes. She sent me this
message half an hour before the club
convened. 1t was something of an
ordeal to keep all knowledge of this
affair from King George. as you may
well imagine. Now the best thing
you can do will be to follow up this