Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-29

Dodge hall and Elaine and sailed forth.
Aunt Josephene was still protesting
against our going TO Del Mars. but
we had made up our minds 20. carry
the thing through you know" she in
sisted. that Mr.. Kennedy n not around
to protect you two children. Something
will surely happen 10 you II you don't
keep out OF this affair"
"oh. Auntie." laughed Elaine. bit nor
vously. however, don't be klll-joy.
Suppose Craig isn't about? Who's going
20 do this, n Walter and / don't7'
In spite Of all, we mounted and rode
away.
Del Mar, ptill continuing his nefarious
work Of mining American harbors ana
bridges. had arrived at n scheme NJ soon
as no returned from the attempt to get
back from us the Sandy Hook plans.
Smith. who had stolen the plans from the
war department. was still at the bun
gaiow.
Early in tho morning Del Mar had
seated himself ut his desk and wrote q
letter.
Here. Henry" he directed his valet,
'tako this to Miss Dodge"
As the valet went out he wrote another
note. Head that" he said. handling II
over TO smith. IT'S a message l want
you to take 90 headquarters right away. -
II was worded graphically:
A. A l.
MY.
Closely watched. Must act soon " all
will be discovered. Nj.
Smith read the note. nodded. and put
Il into his pocket, as he started TO the
door,
mo, no." shouted Del Mar. calling him
back. This thing means that you'll
have TO be careful In your getaway. You'd
| better 20 out through my secret passage"
he added. pointing TO the panel in the IL
brary wall.
lie pressed the button on tho desk and
Smith left through the hidden passage.
Down II he CROPPED. and at the other end
emerged. Seeing no one around. he made
his way to the road. There seemed TO be
no one who looked at all suspicious on
the road. either. and Smith congratulated
I himself on his easy escape.
on a bridge. over a creek. however. as
| Smith approached, was one inoffensive
looking person who might have been a
minister OF a professor. He was lean
ms on the rail In deep thought. gazing
at the creek that ran beneath him, and
now and then flashing a sharp glance
about
Suddenly he saw something approach
ing. Instantly he lodged TO The farther
end OF the bridge and took refuge be-
hind tree Smith walked on over the
bridge. oblivious to the fact that ne was
watched. No sooner had he disappeared
than the inquisitivs stranger emerged
again from behind the tree.
II was the mysterious Prof. Arnold who
many times had shown a peculiar inter
est In the welfare OF Elaine and myself.
Evidently he had recognized Del Mars
messenger, for after watching him mo-
ment. he turned and followed.
At the railroad station. Just before the
train for New York pulled In. the waiting
crowd was increased by one stranger,
Smith had como in and taken his place
unostentatiously among them.
But n he thought he was 10 be lost In
the little crowd. he was much mistaken.
Araold had followed. but not so quickly
that he had not had time TO pick up the
two policemen that the town boasted,
both Of whom were down at tho station
at the time.
There he u.s., indicated Arnold, ''ths
fellow with the slight limp. Bring him TO
my room in the ST German hotel"
"Ail right, SIR" replied the Officers,
edgng their way to the platform as Ar
mold retreated back OF the station ana
disappeared up the street
Just then the train pulled into the sta
ton and the passengers crowded forward
TO mount the steps. Smith was just about
TO push bis way on with them when the
officers eIbowed through the crowd.
You're wanted" Kissed one OF them.
selling his shoulder
But smith. In spite Of his deformity,
was not enc 70 submit to arrest without
a struggle. He fought them off and
broke away. running toward the baggage
room
As he rushed I'm they followed. One OF
them was gaining ON him and took a
flying football tackle. Tho other almost
fell over the twisted mass OF arms and
legs The struggle now was short and
sharp and ended In tho officers slipping
the bracelets over the wrists OF Smith
While the passengers ana bystanders
crowded ebOu 20 watch tho excitement
they led him Off Quickly.
In his rooms at the ST. 0ermadn, clut.
tered with test tubes and other para.
phenalia which indicated his scientific
tendencies. Prof. Arnold entered and
threw off hts hat lighting a clgaret and
waiting imp&tiently
lie had not as long 10 wait as he had
expected, A knock sounded at the dool
and he opened r. There was Smith hand.
ouffed ana forced IN by the two police
man.
Good work." commended Arnold. al
once setting 10 work 10 search the pgfS-
oner. who fumed but could not resist.
What have We hereg'' drawled Arnold
In mock courtesy and surprise as he
found and drew forth from Smiths pocket
bundle Of papers. which he hastily ran
through.
"Ahl" he muttered. coming TO Del
Mars note. which he opened and read.