River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-12-18

IIWIAM II rising with yaWn and but
~ "a toning up his gloves.
~AA-- "The last regular meet
ing sir" answered Lord Claude Ire
sham. secretary to the organization.
The premises will always be open.
But for more conyivial purposes,
put in ex-King Manuel Of Portugal,
laughing. Il regret to say that an i'm
mediate engagement"
Manuel" interrupted the English
raonarch, 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 it's activities in Europe. When
the Tsar withdrew his support you
were the last prop left. And now
well. / did think it could get me
back my throne" said Manuel yawn-
ing And naturally ! was not greatly
aversa to using 1t as a means toward
that end. But now If you will pardon
me, most important affair Of state
makes my presence imperative, and
So
IT'S curious. observed King
George, lingering at the door It's
up in a night and lost it's influence In
a day When Professor DVOrnak pro-
pounded his plan for the revival OF
aristocracy he had an immediate re-
spOnse from half the rulers OF Europe.
| confess that for a time he infiu-
cnced 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 or
an anarchistiG organization, thus com
peIling us to form a counter league to
tnwart it. And that we have succeed
ed is due entirely to you, Tresham
And to Paul Lane, said Tresham.
The Americ;.n millionaire
Yes. sir. He. too, was entrapped
into joining the league and aiding 1t
with his money, principally through
the influence Of her highness the Prin-
cess Clothilde Of Austria. lie came
over to us when he learned the true
nature OF the society, and has since
done all in his power to aid U.S. And
| have hopes that the princess herself
viii join in giving the league the
coup de grace
"A very remarkable woman the
Princess Clothilde," said King George
thoughtfully. 81 know her we'll and
hope to see her often now that she has
abandoned Dvornak and his fellow
conspirators AS for this Lane
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.
DO YOU go my way. Manuel" he con-
tinued. turning to the Portuguese SOW
ereigr
No. cousin | have a most press
ing appointment on Weighty matters
Of state" replied the other, and van
ished without further ceremony down
the same stairs by which King George
soon afterward took his departure.
1t 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
ed by the steader heads among the
European rulers. to combat the peril
Gus activities or the league. it had ac-
complished it's purpose. The league
was 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
napped!"
He strobe across the room and pull
ed back the curtain which separated
the 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
Il wanted you to hear our CONVERSE
ton tonight. Paul" said Lord Tres
ham, because | have good reason to
believe that the activities of the
league are not wholly ended. In fact,
they have succeeded i'll pulling of a
most daring coup Prince Edward OF
Wales was kidnapped two hours ago"
In Paris ,"
Yes. from the town house OF the
Marquis de Breteuil. 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
Paris this afternoon incognito. to see
sheir son. They visited the marquis
house and met the prince. and. being
satisfied that all is right with him.
wiz not expect to see him again until
tomorrow. Between now and then
the prince must be found. l have
Just learned the news from one of our
agents. Nobody knows it yet not
even the Marquis de Breteui!"
But is there no clue? What was
the purpose of the conspirators
The suppose. Paul, is wholly un-
known to me- There does exist a
clue however. The PriSces 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 CefSStiel on the Boulevard
Richepin-a famous haunt of actors
and soubrettes. She sent me this
message half an hour before the club
convened II was SOuethino of on