Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-15

''E-s e. Ir En Is niulc, cnd no enc Is follow
lng him, he viii bc stopped. II your detectiv,
tries any tricks, ~ viii merely have his driv,
for nothing. will be in hiding with the girl
and II yoa seep Faith the transaction will oc
cupy but a moment. will take the cash and
deliver the gtrl. Eat shall lie armed, and
troachery will mean death.
When DR.. Donaldson was APPROACHED
upon this subject, lie offered many objec.
tions, but was finally prevailed upon to
undertake. the delicate mission.
Shortly after midnight Mr.. Barnes
and Mr.. Gedney were awaiting the re-
turn of the doctor when Mr.. Mitchell
was announced. Mr.. Barnes had invited
him TO be present, but was in doabt
whether he would aocept or not. If he
had the girl in his possession, it seemed
improbable, unless indeed DR.. Donald.
son were in the secret
"Well, Mr.. Barnes" said Mr.. Mitch
el after all exchange of greetings, $50
you have unraveled this case?"
well, not entirely. There are still a
few knotty skeins. But wait awhile,
and you will see whether succeed or
fail"
1t was nearly o'clock when at last
carriage stopped at the house, and o
few minutes later the doctor entered,
bearing Elinora in his arms.
''My daughter!" exclaimed the father
excitedly. "Thank heaven, she is re-
stored to meP'
eyes," said the doctor, "she is safe
enough, but think she has been drug.
ged, for she has slept ever since I re-
ceived her"
''Did you have any difficulty?" asked
Mr.. Barnes, entering at this moment.
He had fingered outside long enough to
exchange word with the butler
"No trouble at all, replied the doc-
tor. II drove slowly as far as One Hun
dred and Second street, when I heard
the signal and drew up near the curb.
A man came out of the shadow of
building and asked if had the cash.
replied affirmatively. He went back to
the doorway and returned with the girl
in his arms, but with pistol pointed at
mo. l handed him the packet of bills,
and he passed me the girl. He stood
with his pistol pointed in my direction
until l drove away. So there was
that l could do. He will un-
doubtedly escape punishment for this
II cannot agree with you, DOCTOR"
said Mr.. Barnes calmly. ~ think he
will be fully punished"
"In what way?" asked the doctor
"Oh, see! You mean by his
Partly" said Mr. Barnes. Excuse
me- moment, and I will explain more
'ully."
He went to the door and admitted the |
butler and the same policeman who had |
been off his beat talking with the maid.
Before his purpose was comprehended |
Mr.. Barnes said sharply, "Officer, ar
'est that man." whereupon the police
nan seized the doctor and held him de-
spite his struggles.
"What does this outrage mean?"
screamed the doctor, fighting desperate
y to liberate himself.
"Put on the manacles, officer" said
Mr.. Barnes quietly, and while this was
icing done he deftly removed a pistol
rom the Doctors pocket.
"There, now." continued the detect
We, 1--WE can talk without risk.
II suppose you have the right mani"
aid Mr.. Mitchell, "or you would not go
o such extremes. Give us the details.
low did you solve the riddler"
"Riddle?" said Mr.. Barnes. "Well,
10 you know, thought it a riddle, and
me created by you. until very few
ago. 1t was only when you
'ame in awhile ago that eliminated
'ou from the case"
Mr.. Mitchell laughed heartily.
"Fie, fiel" said he. "You are fighting
You must not look for my
land in all criminal cases that come to
'ou. But why should my coming here
fleet your views?"
"You would never have left the most
part of the job to an assistant.
You did that once, you know, and T