The Dermott news., 1915-12-09
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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 himself on his easy escape.
 On a bridge over a creek however. as Smith approached. was one inos fensive looking person who might have been q minister or a professor. Suddenly he saw something ap- preaching Instantly he lodged to the farther end of the bridge and took refuge behind tree. Smith walked Oh over the bridge, obvious to the fact that he was watched No soorer had he disappeared than the inqulsl- tive stranger emerged again from be- hind the tree.
 It was the mysterious Professor Ar mold who many times had shown pc culiar interest in the welfare of Elaine and myself
 Evidently he had recognized Del Mars messenger for after watching him moment 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 come in and taken his place unostentatiously among them.
 But If he thought he was to be lost in the little crowd, he was much mis- taken. Arnold had followed. but not so quickly that he had not had time to pick up the two policemen that tho town boasted. both of whom were down at the station at the time.
 There he is" indicated Arnold. the fellow with the slight limp. Bring him to my room in the St Germain hotel"
 All right. sir" replied the officers cdging their way to the platform as Arnold retreated back of the station and disappeared up the street
 Just then the train pulled into the station and the passengers crowded forward to mount the steps. Smith was just about to push his way on with them. when the officers elbowed i through the crowd
 You're wanted. hissed one of 1 them, StlsiDg Ills shoulder.
 But Smith. in spite of his deformity. was not one to submit to arrest with out struggle. He fought them on and broke away. running toward the baggage room.
 As hc rushed in. they followed. One Of them was gaining on him and took flying football tackle. The other al most fell over the twisted mass of arms and legs. The struggle now was short and sharp and ended in the ofii- eers slipping the bracelets over the wrists Of smith. While the passengers and bystanders crowded about to watch the excitement. they led him of quickly
 
 Tn his rooms at the St Germain. cluttcred with test tubes and other 1 paraphernalia which indicated his scientific tendencies. Professor Arnold entered and threw off his hat. lighting cigarette and waiting impatiently. He had not as long to wait as he had expected. A knock sounded at the door and he opened it. There was Smith handcuffed and forced in by the two policemen. | Good work" commended Arnold. at once setting to work to search the | prisoner who fumed but could not re- sist
 What have we here9" drawled Ar l hold in mock courtesy and surprise as he found and drew forth from Smith s pocket a bundle of papers. which he hastily ran through.
 An" he muttered. coming to Del Mars note. which he opened and read. Whats this? A. A L.. N. Y. Close ly watched. Must act soon or all will be discovered. NJ Now. whats all that?"
 Arnold pondered tho text deeply. You may take him away. now" he concluded. glancing up from the note to tho officers. Thank you"
 All right. sir" they returned. prod ding Smith along cut.
 Still studying the note. Arnold sat down at the desk. Thoughtfully he picked up pencil. Under the letters A. A. L. he slowly wrote "Anti-Amer- ican League" and under the initial NJ the name. Martin | Now is the time. If ever 10 use that new telaphotograph instrument which l have installed for the war depart mont in Washington and carry around with me he said to himself, rising and going to n closet
 He took out large instrument com posed of inuumcrahle coils and a queer battery of selcnium cells IL was the receiver Of the new instrument by which photograph could be sent over telegraph wire
 Downstairs. in the telegraph room of the hotel. Arnold secured the sery- ices of one Of tho operators.
 "I wish you'd send this message right away to Washington" he said, handing m a blank he had already written.
 The clerk checked it over: | U. S. War Department