White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
SYNOPSIS

New Orleans carnival season Jachin Fell.
wealthy though somewhat mysterious cit
izeD, and DIR. Ansley, are discussing q
series OF robberies by an individual known
~ 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
Coluinbine. seemingly known 10 Fell. but
masked. who accompanies them TO the
ball.
CHAPTER I.-Lucie Ledanois, recent
iy the ward of her uncle. Joseph Mall
lard. In the Columbine.
CHAPTER HIN his library Joseph
Maillard and . group OF friends are held
up and robbed by the Midnight Masquer.
CHAPTER 1y.-Lucie Ledanois. the last
of an old family, Is In straitened circum-
stances. Joseph Maillard's handling of
her funds has been un~fortunats. Fell is
an old friend OF her parents and deeply
Interested In the girl. Henry Grarnont,
really the prince de aramont. son OF
hut who spurns the title of prince. IN
enamored of Lucie and believes himself
a not unfavored suitor.
CHAPTER v.-Gramont's chauffeur.
Hammond, sergeant In the American
army in France, and there known to
original Midnight Masaaer. and Gramont,
for a particular purpose. after discover
ing Hammond's activities. assumes the
role. Where Hammond had been a rob-
her 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 Gramont's auto.
CHAPTER vI-Ben caeherre, an in
diyidual of unsavory character, appears
10 be associated with joachim Fell lie
las a peculiar Interview with one Menu
phis Ivy Gumberts, notorious influential
crook, In which there Is significant refer
enee to a mysterious boss"
CHAPTER vu.-Lucie INN Ora
mont to her home n SHOWS him the
packages from his auto; lie admitS he
her that he had no thought OF robbery.
He refuses. however. TO explain his pur-
pose. The packages are returned To
their owners.
CHAPTER v~IIr.-Tilat evening Fen.
Gramont. and DR.. Ansley. at the kreHe
of Comus ball. are accosted by an In
tosicated masked individual whom they
recognize as Bob Maillard. He invites
them to a convivial party In a private
The building. Joseph Maillard seeks his
son. fearing public scandal as a result OF
Bob's condition. With Fell and Ansiey
they find the room where the reyeis are
Myidusi. alfred az an aviator. n the ac,
Of robbing the intoxicated youths ]"
a struggle that ensues Mailiard Is shot
and killed. The "Masquer" escapes.
CHAPTER Ix.-Gramont. with liam
mond. visits Terrebonne, a wild section
of the country, to inspect Lueie Ledanois'
land, which he believes contains oil. He
nnds indications Of apparently almost un-
STOPPING over q pool of water which
clearly shows traces. Of oil on it's sur
face. Gramont hears his name spoken.
fc0NTiNJE ED FROM LAST WEEK.
Drive down to Paradis in the morn
Ing. Ben get into touch with Ham,
mond, and discover what time era
mont got home tonight. Write me
what you find out. Then take charge
Of things at the Gumberts place. Make
sure that every car Is handled right
A Headquarters man from Mobile Will
be here tomorrow 10 trace the Non
parcel Twelve that Gramont now
owns"
chaeherre whlstiei under his breath.
"Whats"
Jachiu Fell smiled slightly and
nodded. Yes. III Gramont remains
at Parndas, / Inny send him OH down
there-l'm not sure yet. | intend To
get something on that man Ham
mond."
But yoa cant land him that way,
master. ise bought the ear
"And who sold the ear to the ga
rage people, They bought II limo
Gently 4 peculiar smile twisted
Fell1s lips swry. In fact, they
bought IL from u man named Ham
mond. as the evidence will show very
clearly"
Ben Chaclicrre started. since he had
sold that ear himself. Then a slow
grin came into his thin features IA
grin lint wldened Into a noiseless
hugh.
master. you ARE iOagnilleentV" he
said. and rose. well, If there is notn-
ing further on hand. | shall go to bed
IAN excellent program" snid joachim
Fell, and took his hat from the desk.
Al must get some sleep myself
They left the office and The build
ing together.
ihItt HOuTS ullflN alu lhc NhNN
had set ina cold. gray and dismal
dawn that rose upon q city Uttered
with the aftermath of carnival. Lean
Wednesday" II was, In sober fact.
Thus far. tina city In general was ig-
norant Of the tragedy which had taken
place at the very conclusion OF Its
gayest carnival season. Within a few
hours business and social circles
would be swept by the fact OF Joseph
Malllard's murder, but Mt this early
point of the day the city slept. The
morning papers, which today carried Il
news story that promised to shock
and stun the entire community, were
not yet distributed.
Rising before daylight, Henry Gra-
mont and Hammond breakfasted early
and were Off by six In the car. They
were well outside town and sweeping
On their wav to Terrebonne Dnrish