Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-18

the other end emerged. Seeing no che
around. he made his way to the road
There seemed TO be no one who looked
at all suspicious on the read. either.
and Smith congratulated himself on
his easy escape.
On a bridge over a creek. however.
as Smith approached. was one inor
fensive looking person who might
have been a minister or a professor.
Suddenly he saw something ap-
preaching. Instantly he lodged 10 the
farther end OF the bridge and took
refuge behind a tree. Smith walked
on over the bridge. obliviCus 10 the
fact that he was watched. Nc sooner
had he disappeared than the inquisi-
tive stranger emerged again from be-
hind the tree.
IT was the mysterious Professor Ar
mold who many times haj shown a ne
culiar interest in the welfare OF Elaine
and myself.
Evidently he had recognized Del
Mars messenger. for after watching
him 4 moment he turned and followed.
~ I'M ttaA EAtisils JUST HtAOAf
the train for New York pulled in. the
waiting crowd was Increased by one
stranger. Smith had come in ard
taken his place unostentatiously
among them.
Pint LII he thought he was to he lost
in tie little crowd. he was much mis-
taken. Arnold had followed. but not
50 quickly that he had not had time
to pick ZIP tie tvs policemen that the
town boosted. tolh OF whom We're
down M tho station at the time.
"Iherc he is, indicated Arnold. the
fellow With the slight limp Bring him
To nav tOl In the 81 German hotel
IA! right. sir. reptile! the officers.
eGg!Rg their way 70 tie platform as
Arnold rotrcatcd NJ \ ~ the station
and disappeared up the street.
Just then the train pulled into the
station ard the Passenger crowded
forward ID mount the steps. Smith
Was iast about ~ push his way on
with them. when the officers elbowed
through The crowd.
You're wanted. Kissed one Of
them. Selling his shoulder.
But Smith. IL spite 81 his deforraitv.
was not one 70 submit to arrest with
out a struggle tie fought them OF
and broke away. running toward the
baggage room.
As he rushed in. they followed. One
Of them was gaining on him and tool
a flving "a 1thall tackle. The other al
.W4.r SIN -..-
arms and legs. The struggle now was
snort and sharp and ended III the oil
Gers slipping the bracelets over the
wrists 1f Smith While the passengers
and ~bystanders crowded about To
watch the excitement, they led him
OIL quickly.
I'm his rooms at the ST German
cluttered with test tubes and other
paraphernalia which indicated his
scientific tendencies. Professor Arnold
entered and threw of his hat. lighting
a cigarette and waiting impatiently.
He had not as long 10 wait as he
had expected. A knock sounded al the
door and H. opened il. There was
Smith handcufted and forced in by
the two pCliccmcn.
Good work. commended Arnold. al
once setting a. work ~ search the
prisoner who fumcd but cO4il not rc-
siSt.
What have wc here?" frawled Ar
mold III ma x courtesy ana surprise as
he .cuHd and drew fra from smiths
pocket a bundle nj papers. which he
hastily ran through.
"Ah'" he muttrred. coming 10 nnI
Mars note. Nhich h- opened and read.
What's this. 4. 4 L.. y. :. Close
IN watched Must at soon W I'M viii
'r discovered N. Now. what's all
thai?
Arnold pcndarc1 tho text deeply.
"YoJ nay tahe him away NOW. ~
cCa ilIci gl4ncinr Nh from the note
e the officers. Thank You"
All right. Sir. they returned. prod
ding Smith along cut.
Still STUDYING the note. Arnold sat
down az the desk. Thcuehtfully he
PICKED an a Tvl,iI. Under the letters
III. A. Il. hr slowly wrote "AntiAmcr-
lisa IN que ana HEier the initial II
t. name. "Marti..'
Nov is the tire IT ever a use that
ncw tr.a lhrln 1Hh ira..uu at which
! have Installed fcr the q depart
ment in Washington aaI carry around
With me ~ said WI himself, rising
AMI going 10 a closet.
tie too out a large instrument com
posed 81 ilnumaIahie coils and a queer
battery of selcnium cells. 1t was the
receiver Of the new instrument by
which a photograph could 5e sent owe
q telegraph wire.
Downstairs. in the telegraph o
OF the hotel. Arnold secured the serv-
ices If one az the operators.
Il wish you'd send this message
right away 10 Washington" he said.
handing IN a blank ne had already
written.
The clerk checked il over:
y. 6. Nar Department,
Washington. D G.
Wire ne immediately photograph
AM personal history Of Martin arrest