The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-13
into his satchel, stiM wearing the coat
and hat Of the robber.

into his satchel, stiM wearing the coat
and hat Of the robber.
I'VE will take Mr.. Sanders with us,
Jim," he said, shortly. II hope to be
able to finish the work by morning.
Good night" He picked up a lantern
and Hilgerd followed him out onto the
platform.
I'VE will now change cars. Phil" said
Wharton. II know 1t Is not customary
to perform this feat while flying
through space, yet the sensation must
be novel," They were whirling along
at a clipping FACE, the swinging motion
of the car making 1t difficult to stand
erect. The rails Of the other track
slipped past like silver threads. A
board led out from the lower step and
down this Wharton crawled fearlessly.
He s,orped, turned, and his lantern re-
vealed the outlines of an ordinary
looking hand-car moving along with
the train.
II forgot my satche1. Please get IT."
he shouted. Hilgerd went back into
the car, picked 1t up and threw the
strap over his shoulder. 1t seemed to
him like counting death to step from
the train onto the flimsy-looklng bridge.
but he shut his jaws firmly, dropped on
all fours and moved slowly out. The
slight wooden connection ratified and
swun viciously He could not see, AND
nothing could he hear above the clang-
ing roar of the noisy cars. The wind
cut past him wildly; smoke rushed into
his nose, and burning spark stung
him sharply on the cheek. Inch by inch
he made his way, then a strong arm
swung him safely over. He looked up
and saw the stheriffs burly form paw
ing along so like great bear that, In
spite Of the strangeness of 1t all, he
could not repress q smile. wharton
swung the bridge back into Its place,
and quickly they dropped behind. the
express car shot away. then the lights
from the coaches danced by, the sleepy
occupants all unconscious of the unseen
drama of the night. With q final roar
the heavy sleepers whizzed out OF sight
and the adventurous trio sat speechless
In q silence as deep as the tomb.
Hilgerd rubbed his eyes, "Phil," said
he, this tight rope business Is dread
fully trying to man out of training
Is there any more OF that ahead OF us?''
ut was difficult. and you behav ed
nobly, Phil" replied Wharton, laugh
ing; but we have some harder work
before US. Let me first speak OF thie
car" he continued. ut Is the handi-
work Of the gifted professor. and will
easily run forty miles an hour"
81 beg pardon, but who and what ID
the professor?" asked Hilgerd
Hes the DEVILS own. and the accom-.
plished leader of the worst gang Of
train robbers In the country He Il
we'll up in chemistry and mechanics
and the scheme we so successful,
fOiled tonight Is his latest and most dar
ing experiment. The band has a rem
devious back here In the black swamp
These two men wasted for the train JUS
this side of Bentonis. and. running
along with Vt they made fast to th&
lower brace irons. Boring hole In tht
car they inserted a tube on this meta
reservoir here, and @ deadly gas, Be
cret production Of the professors, In
simultaneously pervaded the car. The1
they moved the bridge back to the step
came In, and you know the rest. The!
hooked through the window to see tina
their devilish plans worked successful
ly, hence the figures. It was the onl!
way to outwit them and to get them IN
to the car. and that was what W,
wished to accomplish. Our possesslos
Of ths car v the hey to the situation
and the only thing that will enable. U
to capture the pro6essor himself"
| "Why didn't we" began Hlgerd.