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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25
Washington

President Wilson vetoed the army
appropriation bill at Washington. He
sent to the house message making it
plain that this action was entirely due
to the incorporation into the measure
of the provision that retired officers
should not be subject to the articles
of war.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Wool-Deaiers are paying farmers
23@31c for fine and 5643Sc for IA
and 3-S wool.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

A few hours after minister had
made them man and wife Mrs. Sallle
Gldmore Van Auken dropped dead In
the arms OF her husband, James Van
Auken. farmer, as he was lifting her
from a buggy at the home of her pa
rents In Kilbourne, Ill.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Two guards at the German-American
cement plant at La Sale, H., Joseph
Burkhart and w. A. Davy, were ar
rested as a result of the killing of a
Polish worker, who was discovered
prowling around the plant.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Maple Sugar-New, 15916c per ID;
syrup, $1.25M1.50 per gal.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Two attempts were made to blow up
the wharf Of the Pacific Coast Steam
ship company at Seattle, Wash.
Prompt action by firemen, nonunion
dock workers and the police prevented
serious loss.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Participation of Progressives In
President Wilson's campaign was dis
cussed at a conference held at Wash
ington between the president and
members Of the Progressive campaign
committee.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

Two persons are missing and score
were injured when a section of the
temporary bleachers at the fair
grounds at Warren, o., collapsed while
a big crowd was watching a boxing
match.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-08-25

United States soldiers and National
Guardsmen stationed Mt Fort Brown
Tex, have been driven from their quar-
tiers and have taken refuge In the city
hall and other public buildings al
Brownsville, ore account of the gull
coast storm which hit that section.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06
CHAPTER ~.
A Point Of Interrogation.

For some time Lanyard strained
to catch something of the converse.
tion that seemed to prove so interest
ing to Roddy. but without success,
thanks to the hum of voices that filed
the room. In time, however, the gath
ering began to thin out, until at length
there remained only this party of
three, Lanyard enjoying most de-
lectable salad and Roddy putting a CT
gar with such evidence of enjoyment
that Lanyard suspected him of the
sin of smuggling) and slowly empty
ing another bottle of Bass.
Under these conditions the talk be-
tween De Morbihan and the Ameri-
cans became public property.
The first remark overheard by Ian.
yard came from the elderly American,
following a pause and a consultation
of his watch.
Quarter to eleven" he announced.
PLENTY of time" said De Morbihan
cheerfully. That u.s." he amended, "if
mademoiselle isn't bored"
The girls reply, something which
was accompanied by pretty inclina-
ton of her head toward the French.
man. was lost in the others accents.
He had strong and sonorous voice,
in strange contrast with his ravaged
appearance and distressing cough.
Don't let that hurry you" he ad,
vised cheerfully. "Lucia's accustomed
to keeping late hours with me; and
whoever heard Of young and pretty
woman being bored on the third day
of her first visit to Parish"
He pronounced the name with the
soft &C" of the Italian tongue, as
though it were spelled "Luchia."
ITO be sure" laughed the French
man; "one suspects it will be long be.
fore mademoiselle loses interest in the
Rue de la Paix."
you may we'll. when such beautiful
things come from It," said the girl
See what we found there today"
She slipped ring from her hand
and passed it to De Morbihan.-
There followed silence for an in
slant. then an exclamation from the
Frenchman:
But 1t is superb Accept. made
moiselle, my compliments. It is wor
thy even Of YOU"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06

I practically a duologue between her pu
tative father and the third member OF
the little party.
This last was one whom Lanyard
was sure he knew, though he could
see no more than the back OF M. lie
Comte Remy de Morbihan.
And he wondered with thrill Of
amusement IL 1t we're possible that
Roddy was on the trail Of that ire
mendous buck. II SO. II would be a
chase worth following-a diversion
rendered the more exquisite to Lam
yard by the spice of novelty, since for
once he would figure as dispassion-
ate bystander.
The name of Comte Remy de Nor
bihan, although unrecorded in the AL
manach de Gotha. was one to conjure
with in the Paris Of his day and gen.
Grafton. He claimed the distinction
of being at once the ugliest. one OF
the wealthiest and the most-liked man
in France.
AS to his looks, good or bad. they
were said to prove infallibly fatal with
women, while not few men. perhaps
for that reason, did their possessor the
honor to initiate them. The revues
burlesqued him; Sem caricatured
him; Forain counterfeited him extern
sively in that inimitable series Of Mon.
day morning cartoons for LIE Figaro
one said de Morbihan" instinctivelv
at sight of that stocky figure, short
and broad, topped by chubby, moon
like mask with waxed mustache, won
anish eyes, and never-failing grin.
A creature of proverbial good ma
ture and exhaustless vitality, his ex-
traordinary popularity was due to the
equally extraordinary extravaganza
with which he supported that latest
Gallo fad. lie sport" The Partisan
Rugby team was his pampered pro
tege; he was an active member OF
the tennis club, maintained not only a
flock of automobiles but famous rae.
ing stable, rode to hounds, was good
field gun, patronized aviation and
motorboat racing, rs6ed as many
maximums during the Monte Carlo
season as the Grand Duke Michael
himself, and was always ready to whet
rapiers or burn little harmless pow
der of an early morning in the Pare
aux Princes.
But there were some ugly whispers
in circulation about the sources of his
fabulous wealth. Lanyard, for one,
wouldn't have thought him the proper
est company or the best Partisan cice-
rome for an ailing American gentle
man blessed with Independent means
and an attractive daughter.
Paris, on the other hand-Paris who
forglves everything to him who con-
tributes to her amusement-adored
Comte Remy de Morbihan.
But perhaps Lanyard was preju-
diced by his Partially for Americans,
sentiment the outgrowth of those
several years he had spent with
Bourke in New York. He even fancied
that between his spirit and theirs ex-
listed some subtle bond of sympathy.
For all he knew, he might himself
be American.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06

distressing tell him he should not
stop in Paris at this season"
1T is nothing!" the American inter
posed brusquely between paroxysms.
But our winter climate, monsieur
it is not fit for those in the prime of
health"
= 1T is ! who am unfit" Bannon
snapped, pressing handkerchief to
his lips-"unfit to live!" he amended
venomously
Lanyard murmured a conventional
expression of sympathy. Through it
all he was conscious of the regard of
the girl Her soft, brown eyes met
his candidly, with look cool in its
composure, straightforward in its in
quiry neither bold nor mock-demure.
And if they were the first to fall, 1t
was with an effect of curiosity stated.
without trace of discontinue. And
somehow the adventurer felt himself
measured, classified, filed away.
Between amusement and pique he
continued to stare, while the elderly
American recovered his breath and
De Morbihan jabbered on with unfail.
ing vivacity; and he thought that this
closer scrutiny discovered in her face
contours suggesting maturity Of
thought beyond her apparent years
which were somewhat less than the
sum of his own-and with this the
suggestion of an elusive, provoking
quality of wistful languor, hint of
patient melancholy.
1--WE are off for glimpse of Mont
martre," De Morbihan was explain
ing-"M. Bannon and l. He has not
seen Paris in twenty years, he tells
me. Well, it will be amusing to show
him what changes have taken place
in all that time. One regrets made
moiselle is too fatigued to accompany
us. But you, my friend-now if you
would consent to make our third, it
would be most amiable of you"
I'm sorry" Lanyard excused him
self; "but, as you see, | am only just
in from the RAILROAD, a long and tire
some journey. You are very good. but
L"
"Good?" De Morbihan exclaimed
with violence. 81? On the contrary,
am a very selfish man; seek but
to afford myself the pleasure of your
company. You lead such busy life.
my friend, romping about Europe,
here one day. God knows where the
next, that one must make ones best Of
your spare moments. You will join
us. surely?"
Really cannot tonight. Another
time, perhaps. If you will excuse me"
But it is always the way!" De Nor
bihan explained to his friends with
vast show of mock indignation. An
other time. perhaps'-his invariable
response! tell you, not two men in
all Paris have any real acquaintance
with this gentleman whom all Paris
knows! His reserve is proverbial-
as distant as Lanyard we say on the
| boulevards!"
And turning again to the adventur-
er. meeting his cold stare with the De
Morbihan grin of quenchless effron'
terry:
.As you will. my friendl" he grant
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06

ed. But should you cnange your
mind-well. you'll have no trouble
finding us. Ask any place along the
conventional route We see far too
little of each other, monsieur-and
am most anxious to have little chat
with you"
1T will be an honor" Lanyard re-
turned formally.
I'm his heart he was bordering sew
eral most excruciating methods Of
numbering the man. What did he
mean? How much did he know? II
he knew anything. he must mean III,
for assuredly he could not be ignorant
of Roddy's business or that every
other word he uttered was riveting
suspicion of identity with the Lone
Wolf or that Roddy was listening with
all his ears and staring into the bar
gain!
Decidedly something must be done
to silence this animal. De Morbihan.
should 1t turn out he really did know
something!
1t was only after profound refiec.
ton over his liqueur-while Roddy de-
voured his Daily Mail and washed It
down with third bottle Of Bass-that
Lanyard summoned the maitre d'hotel
and asked for room.
II would never do to fix the doubts
Of the detective by going elsewhere
that night. But, fortunately. Lanyard
knew that warren which was Troyon's
as no one else knew it; Roddy would
find 1t hard to detain him should
events seem to advise an early de-
parture.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06

feet that II was odd for sucn a one
to seek that particular establishment
in preference to the palatial modern
hostelries of the Rive Droite-before
De Morbihan. ostensibly for the first
time espying Lanyard. plunged across
the room with both hands outstretched
and cry of joyous surprise not really
justified by their rather slight &C
workmanship.
"Ah! Ali" he clamored vivacious-
ly. ut is NJ Lanyard, who knows all
about paintings! But this is delight
ful-a grand pleasure! You must
know my friends. But GOMEZ"
And selling Lanyard's hands. when
that one somewhat reluctantly rose in
response to this surprisingly overexu
berant greeting. he dragged him willy
nilly from behind mis- table.
And you are American. too. Ger.
tainly you must know one another.
Mile. Bannon-with your permission
my friend, NJ. Lanyard. And NJ Ban
non-an old. dear friend, with whom
you will share passion for the beau
ties of art"
The hand of the American, when
Lanyard clasped it. was cold. as cold
as ice; and as their eyes met that
abominable cough laid hold Of the
man. as it were by the nape of
his neck. and shook him viciously
Before it had finished with him his
sensitively colored face was purple
and he was gasping, breathless-and
Infatuated.
m. Bannon." De Morbihan ex-
planned disconnectedly-"It is most
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06

tone of depreciation is becoming, for
1t was my part to suggest the solu-
ton to my friend. the chief OF the
surete He had been annoyed and dis
tressed. and was even talking OF re-
signing because of his inability to cope
with this gentleman, the Lone Wolf.
And since he is my friend. |. too, was
distressed on his behalf and badgered
my poor wits until they CHANGED upon
the idea which led US to the light"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06
By LOUIS JOSEPH VAN


She flushed prettily as she nodded
smiling acknowledgment.
"Ah. you Americana" De Morbihan
sighed You fill us with envy-you
have the souls of poets and the wealth
of princes!"
But we must come to Paris to find
beautiful things for our womenfolk !"
Take care. though, lest you go too
far, M. Bannon."
How so-too far?"
you might attract the attention Of
the Lone Wolf They say he's on the
prowl once more"
The American laughed a trace con-
temptuously. Lanyard's fingers tight
ened on his knife and fork; otherwise
he made no sign. A sidelong glance
into a mirror at his elbow showed
Roddy still absorbed in the Daily Mail.
The girl bent forward with look
of eager interest.
1.-THE Lone Wolf? Who is that?"
you don't know him in America,
mademoiselle?"
Moo"
1.-THE Lone Wolf, my dear Lucia"
the valetudinarian explained in dry
and humorous accents, us the sobri-
quet fastened by some imaginative
French reporter upon a celebrated
criminal who seems to have made him
self something of a pest over here
these 'last few years. Nobody knows
anything definite about him, apparent
ly, but he operates in a most individ-
ual way and keeps the police busy try
ing to guess where he'll strike next"
The girl breathed an incredulous ex-
clamation.
But | assure you," De Morbihan
protested. The rogue has had won
derfully successful career, thanks to
his dispensing with confederates and
combining his depredations to jewels
and similar valuables-portable and
easy to convert into cash. Yet" he
added, nodding sagely, "one is not
afraid to predict that his race is al
most run"
You don't tell mel" the older man
exclaimed. Have they picked up the
scent-at last?"
"The man is known" De Morbihan
affirmed.
BY now the conversation had caught
the interest of several lettering wait.
ers. who were listening open-mouth'
ed; and even Roddy seemed a bit
startled, and for once forgot to make
business with his newspaper, but his
wondering stare was exclusively for
De Morbihan.
Lanyard put down knife and fork,
swallowed final mouthful of Haut
Brion. and lighted a cigarette with the
hand of a man who knew not the
meaning of nerves
"Garcon!" he called quietly. and or
dered coffee and cigars. with liqueur
to follow
Known" the American exclaimed.
They've caught him. eh?"
81 didn't say that" De Morbhan
laughed; but the mystery is no more
in certain quarters.
who is he. them"
"That-monsieur will pardon me-
I'm not yet free to state. Indeed. |
may be indiscreet in saying as much
as do. Yet, among friends ="
His shrug suggested that as far as
he was concerned, walters were not
human and the other guests of the
establishment non-existent.
But" the American protested. per
haps you can tell us how they got on
his track?"
1T was not difficult" said De Nor
bihan; indeed. quite simple. This
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-06
SYNOPSIS.

At Troyon's. Faris inn. the youth
Marcel Troyun afterwards to be known
as Michael Lanyard is caught stealing
by Burke. an expert thief. who takes the
boy with him TO America and makes of
him a finished cracksman. After stealing
the Omber Jewels and the Huysman war
plans In London Lanyard returns to
because he thinks Roddy. Scotland
Yard man. is on his trail. On arrival he
tinds Roddy already installed as a guest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-01
BENzEIN WINNER OF
INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP

New York, Dec. 3i.---Eriott Bonzein,
of Fordham, won the first national
junior indoor tennis championship
today at the Seventh Regiment Ar
mory, defeating James Weber, a Chi
cago boy, representing Audover Acad-
envy, In such convincing style, three
sets to one. at Ga, To- s-s, 81, that
the result was somewhat OF n surprise,
Benzeip won his match by superior
all-around play in general and by bet
ter hesdwork in particular. He out
guessed the Chicago boy frequently
and adhered to a plan of campaign
which was far too much for Weber
Benzein was unusually steady for a
youngster. and Weber was just the re
verse. The Fordhsm boy did not have
the power behind his strokes that
Weber did. but he made them count
for more by his accuracy. Weber got
plenty of speed into both his baekhand
and forehand drives. but IL was this
very speed which proved his nemesis
for often II made the ball carry ont
Of bounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-01
Mr., TABD DISCUSSES
LIGHTING EFFECTS

Edward Tahb entertained the mem
beers Of the Richmond Advertisers
Club Monday at the regular semi
monthly luncheon of the organization.
held at the Business Mems Club, with
an interesting talk on electric light
ing effects.
Mr.. Tabb spoke along the line OF
the development OF the electric light
In It's varied phases as applied to COM
mercial purposes in the way OF win
dow displays and advertising purposes.
of which he has made a scientific
study. He came to the Richmond
branch of the Western Electric Com
pany from Cleveland and 1t was his
window display at Miller Il Rhoads
that won frst prize during Electrical
Prosperity Week
On Friday. January Z. the club will
hear the third of series OF lectures
by Frank Stockdale. of Chicago. His
subject will be Mediums, and How
to Select Them" The meeting will
be held at Coles place on Broad Street
at $50 and invitations will be ex-
tended to a number of Richmond
guests to meet with the club. enjoy
dinner and hear what Mr.. Stockdale
has to say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-01
VIRGINIA. LEAGUE NOW
DEPENDS ON RICHMOND
FOR SEASONS SUPPORT
Writers In Norfolk Lynchburg Roanoke Wilmington and
Other Cities Seem To Think Local Franchise Will Be
Given Away-Much Comment From ALI Sides.

financial cost only those who dug
down into their pockets know.
Because 1t was the largest city In
the State, Richmond gained the idea
1t was too great to associate with the
other cities of the Old Dominion. Nor
folk also outnumbers its municipal
neighbors in point of population, but
those back OF baseball here know Nor
folk is handicapped by its geographi-
cal location from essaying to trot In
faster baseball company than the Vir-
ginia League. Had Richmond realized
that il rested under the same handi-
cap 1t would now be spared the hui
initiation of being dropped by the In
iternaticpai League because Richmond
could not hold its place.
Majority Favor Return.
According to information gained
last season when the Richmond fans
had failed 10 warm up 10 the 1nts. a
great majority of the Richmond fol-
lowers of the sport were anxious for a
return of the Virginia League. There
are several reasons for this prefer
ence. The Richmond fans got ter
times as much enjoyment out of q
victory over Norfolk or Petersburg
than they derived from a triumph
over Montreal or Toronto Why? Be
cause the Richmond bleacherite had
been to Petersburg or Norfolk and
knew residents OF those two cities
while Toronto or Montreal or Roch
ester were as strange to them as War
saw. Poland, or Belgrade. Serbia
Another reason for the failure OF
the International In Richmond was
the long absences of the Richmond
team from home. Under tn Virginia
/; League regime the capital city fans
had grown accustomed to games every
week. generally every weekend. Ii
the BARROW circuit the Richmond ciuf
would be away from home for two
weeks at a time often longer Their
when II did return 1t would remain
for twelve or fifteen games in row
This was more than Richmond couif
, support. as it learned toward the mid
| die Of the season when artificial means
were resorted to to boost the attend
| ance so as to keep the city in th'
| LEAGUE
| That Richmond will be hack I'm thu
! Virginia League seems foregone con
ciusion. but whether ii is or not th'
Virginia League will go through th'
1916 season. the Newport News critic
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-01
TO Issue Convention Call Monday.

New York, Dec 3l.--James q.
Reynolds. secretary Of the Republican
national committee. sailing today for
a two weeks stay In Porto Rico. said
that the call for the Republican ma
tional convention In Chicago on June
a La all ready. and will be made pub
lie on Monday.
The next convention he said as
he left the waldorf. will consist OF
.ssg delegates as against 1.o7S in ial2.
This figure is arrived at On the basis
Of one delegate from every congres-
sionai district. two from every such
district which casts 1900 Republican
votes, and four delegates at large from
each State. The change has been
made with the consent and approval
OF the Republican party. 1T affects
three districts in New York city--the
Thirteenth and Thirtieth.
Sentiment" he continued In re-
spouse to a, query, does not seem to
be fastening upon any particular can
tidate Just now. The only drift that Is
perceptible anywhere is a drift against
wilson"
= "And how about Oyster Bay?
Mr. Reynolds put his>dnger to MS
lips and changed the conversation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-01

.sOME PARITY DIvERTySG
COMEDY. WITH MUSIC

some Party" Is the name of a new
entrant into the theatrical world that
opened in Baltimore last week and is
now playing Richmond in it's provincial
tour OF one-night stands en- route to
the Great White way, where II Is
scheduled to have long run at the
Conan Theater. The billboards said
would explode the biggest bomb in
musical comedy. In the face of this
announcement we were at least in a
state of expectancy. But, alas, the
powder was smokeiess, and the noise
of the defamation was hardly enough
to ring out the old and in the new"
1t In, anaiyticaliy described, comedy
with numerous relevant and irrelevant
musical interpretations to I'LL in the
gaps where the none too rapid action
lags. 1t lie not wholly unlike The
Girl In the Taxi" and while distinc-
lively inferior. 1t la. in widely scat
tered spots, diverting. and once In a
white amusing. It's appeal TO your
sense of humor rests wholly, however.
upon an exceptionally clever cast OF
principals, whose work individually and
collectively represents the best sum
total of misdirected energy and wasted
talen we remember to have seen In many
day. Tom Watrs, of Pink Lady
fame, worked most laboriousiy, and was
best In an interpolated piano and sing
ing speciality. Stella Hoban and Ger
trude Findlay, comedy and clever
pair of young women, did their best.
and were we'll received. Eddie Carney
as n taxi chauffeur is constantly funny.
for he 10 always his very self. and az
such can't be otherwise. Walter Law
renee, q familiar musical comedy light.
shons mildly. Gene Luneska appears
ON the billboards. but not on the pro-
gram. The music is hopelessly COM
monplace, with a succession or pitter-
patter songs. In fact, the most ring
ing applause OF the evening greeted a
bold incorporation In medley form OF
familiar strains from recent successes
eliminating in MY Hero" from The
Chocolate Soldier" some Party" TX
IL lasts long enough to reach the me-
tropolis. will require some pruning
ana some polishing. In It's present
form its survival in New YORK VIII
not long outlast it's arrival. Two per-
formances will be given today. c. p.