Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-09-19

to mo-" he said at last. II never saw
a weave like this" He looked ques-
tioningly at the chevalier. but he
seemed to be busy with the fashion
plates and did not answer. However,
at the tailor's request, he removed his
coat and that little man looked search
ingly at the lining, hoping to find the
makers name. His eyes grew large
when he saw a small tag bearing the
name of a Chicago manufacturer.
Three days later the new clothes
were ready; the Chevalier di Leon
paid for them in gold. 1t did not mat
ter that the mint stamp was quite old;
indeed, some were of the nineteenth
century, and none of the pieces were
later than 1919. The curious little
tailor noticed this fact. also; he shook
his head again, but kept quiet. That
quality was still golden.
The same evening the stranger left
by the slow local train for Munich,
that old art center. He selected q
promising hotel and was soon settled
for the night.
Upon his inquiry for the quickest
route to Berlin the Aero-Electric Line
was suggested. 1t made the trip in
six hours. 'Tt is quite ingenious" )"
thought the chevalier. Four tremen-
dous cigar-shaped aluminium balloons
were attached to each other; the
whole aerial train was at least 500
yards long. The first and the last bal.
looms had very high powered dynamos,
and both were connected with some in
genious device to the rail that was
supported on tall iron columns.
Not bad idea," thought the chev.
alier as he mounted the Aero Electro
the next morning. "It Is In some way
similar to the old electric car system:
they economize on the rails and the
roadbed, but let me see-the gas
Yes. 1t pays. after all, and it is
quicker"
The chevalier selected place where
he was able to see both sides OF the
train, and took out his field glass. 1t
was cold on the upper deck, but he
did not pay much attention to that; he
was too busy watching the country be.
low.
He saw many Interesting things
with his extremely powerful glass, but
at almost every town that they passed
he observed military maneuvers, not
withstanding the cold and deep snow
"Oh. what waste!" he thought, ther
retired into the large saloon, because
the wind had risen and was unpleas
antly cold.
He sat down at the reading table
and looked through number of peri
odicals. There he found pictures oi
almost all the monarchs and also 6
very good picture of Count Won Wer
denstein. Just below this picture was
an article that did not speak very
highly Of this genius. The paper wa!
ultra-socialistically inclined, and thu
article pointed out the futility Of thu
militarism of which the count was tn,
advocate.
The chevalier took out his little note
book and wrote the name Of the au
thor there. The paper was edited II
Berlin and he did not anticipate mucl
trouble in finding Paul Kalmar through
the editorial Office.
The aero-train was half an hour latt
on account of the high wind, but final
ly arrived.
The traveller took a taxicab and a
random told the chauffeur to drive t
the Metropole Hotel. 1t was one o
the old-fashioned places left over from
the nineteenth century, but 1t was ex
cellently equipped with all modern i'm
| provements.
The Chevalier di Leon did not sta!
long in his rooms, but after shor
consultation with the clerk left thu
hotel and mingled with the crowds OF
the street.
The beautifully decorated storel
showed Christmas splendors and lux
uries. The ancient beauty Of th'
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