White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-06

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wealthy though somewhat mysterious cit
lien. and Or. Ansley, are discussing a
series of robberies by an individual known
as the Midnight Masquer. who. invariably
attired as an aviator. has long defied the
police. Joseph Maillard, wealthy banker,
Ia giving a ball that night, at which the
Masquer has threatened to appear and
rob the guests. Fell and Ansley. on their
way TO the affair. meet a girl dressed as
Columbine, seemingly known to Fell. but
masked. who accompanies them to the
ball.
CHAPTER II.-Lueie Ledanois, recent
~ the ward of her uncle, Joseph Mall
lard, Ia the Columbine.
CHAPTER HIN his library Joseph
Aaillard and = group of friends are held
up and robbed by the Midnight Masquer.
CHAPTER Iv.-Lucis Iedanois. the last
Of an old family. Ii In straitened circum-
stances. Joseph Maillard's handling. OF
an old friend of her parents and deeply
interested in the girl. Henry Gramont,
really the prince de Gramont. son of
but who spurns the title of prince. Is
enamored OF Lucie and believes himself
. not unfavored suitor.
CHAPTER v.-Gramont's chauffeur.
Hammond. sergeant In the American
army In France. and there known to
Gramont, lives with him. He was the
original Midnight Masquer. and Gramont.
for a particular purpose. after discover
ing Hammond's activities. assumes the
role. Where Hammond had been a rob.
Der for financial gain, Gramont, OF
course. is not. lie arranges to return
the. loot" to those whom he has robbed.
The Jewels and money, In Individual pack
ages, are got ready for delivery next day
10 their original owners. That night they
are stolen from Gramonts auto.
CHAPTER yI-Ben Caeherre. an In
dixidual of unsavory character, appears
TO be associated with Jaehln Fell lie
has a peculiar interview with one Mem
phis Izzy Gumberts, notorious influential
crook. in which there Is significant refer
ance to a mysterious boss"
CHAPTER yII.-Lucie summons Ora
mont to her home and shows him the
is the Midnight Masquer. but convinces
her that he had no thought of robbery.
He refuses. however. TO explain his pur-
pose. The packages are returned 10
their owners.
CHAPTER vIIr.-That evening Fell.
Of Comus ball. are accosted by an in
toxicated masked individual whom they
recognize as Bob Maillard. He invites
room. They refuse. and 6ramont leaves
the building. Joseph Maillard seeks his
son, fearing public scandal as a result of
hob, Bob oo condition an. poom WIN Where rs the sn rey. Hss ar.
going on. Entering they discover an In
dividusl. attired as an aviator. In the act
Of roeelns the anto.ies M y 20 .,d,
and killed. The "Masuuer" escapes.
CHAPTER Ix-Gramont. with Ham
mond, visits T~errebonne. a wild section
OF the country. to inspect Lucie ledanois'
, sas: , Sslsn as o 81 spp.s sSni,i. almost o1s, l he
b~elievable quantities of the stun. Willis
STOPPING over n pool of water which
; clearly gr. .now: s traces s Sf n oil on ,Do tis sur
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.
,tfnifon, "a, ntlrrver, rtunk "s I'm
grin, rage and impoiency. There was
nothing he could say. nothing he could
do. The man behind him had failed
him. The entire power of the state.
which had been behind him. had failed
him. There was no higher power 10
which he could appeal, except the
power of the federal government. Ills
head jerked up sharply.
"Fell. I've got evidence on You, and
I've got the evidence TO put this lot
terry business into federal hands. Boys
come in here"
At his shout the door opened and
two of his men entered. Gramont
looked at the chief.
You're willing 10 take care Of all
the rest of the gang. chiefYe
Sure" assented the officer.
"All right. Boys. turn over the
whole crowd to the chief, and III trust
you To see TINT they're properly
booked and Jailed. Turn over all the
evidence likewise. except That mail
sack. Have that brought up here, to
this room. and see that the corridor
outside Is kept guarded. Gel me-
The two saluted. Yes. sir
Good. Send tn the federal build
ing. find out where there's IN agent
of the Department of Justice. and get
him here. Have him here inside Of
fifteen minutes"
My dear Gramont. your devotion
Ia duty is Roman in spirit said ia
chin Fell, lightly. Il really regret that
circumstances 50 eonspire 10 defeat
you! Why can't you be satisfied with
bagging so many other victims? You
can't bag me"
Cant ~ said Gramont, taking IA
cigar and biting at ii. lie was cooler
now. "By heavens, Fell. there's n
thing In this country that YOU and no
other man can reach with any infiu-
ence, political bribery or crooked con-
nections-and that's the government
of the United States You can reach
judges and senators and governors,
but you cant reach the unknown and
humble men who carry the badge Of
the Department of Justice :"
Fell made "A slight gesture.
Human nature. my dear Gramont.
II Is quite true that | have not estab-
lished this gang of criminals, as you
call them, without taking proper pre-
cautions. Memphis Icy. for instance.
has influence that reaches far and
wide. SO have l. So have others in
the party. i give you my assurance
that your Department OF uustiee man
will not arrest me-"