The Dolores star., 1915-12-03

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 inof-
fensive looking person who might
have been q minister or professor.
Suddenly he saw something ap-
preaching. Instantly he lodged to the
farther end of the bridge and took
refuge behind a tree. Smith walked
on over the bridge, oblivious to the
fact that he was watched. No 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 had shown q Pc
culiar interest in the welfare of Elaine
and myself.
Evidently he had recognized Del
Mars messenger, for after watching
him q 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 II 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 the
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,
edging 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
through the crowd
You're wanted" Kissed one Of
them. selling his shoulder.
But Smith, in spite of his deformity,
was not one to submit to arrest with
out a struggle. He fought them or
and broke away, running toward the
baggage room.
AS he rushed in, they followed. Ono
Of them was gaining on him and took
q flying TO ,tball 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 OH.
GERS slipping the bracelets over the
wrists of Smith. While the passengers
and bystanders crowded about to
watch the excitement. they led him
OF quickly.
In his rooms at the st. German,
ciuttered with test tubes and other
paraphernalia Which indicated his
scientific tendencies, Professor Arnold
entered and threw of his hat, lighting
a a.ciearette 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 ..s...
Good work." commended Arnold, at
once setting to work to, search the
prisoner who fumed but could not re-
sist. .s.,.. .t -
what have we here?" drawled Ar.
mold in mock courtesy and surprise as
he found and drew forth from Smiths
pocket a bundle of papers. which he
hastily ran through.
"Ah!" he muttered. coming to Del
Mars note. which he opened and read.
What's this? "A. A. L.. N. Y. Close
ly watched. Must act soon or all will
be discovered. M Now. what's all
that?"
Arnold pondered the text deeply.
You may take him away. now" he
concluded. glancing up from the note
to the officers THANK YOU
"All right. SIR" they returned, prod
ding Smith along out
+ Still studying the note, Arnold sat
down at the desk. Thoughtfully h0
picked up a pencil. Under the letters
A. A.. L. he slowly wrote "Anti-Amer-
ican League" and under the initial M
the name. Martin"
Now is the time, IL ever. to use that
new telaphotograph instrument which
l have installed for the war depart
ment in Washington and carry around
with me-" he said to himself. rising
and going to closet.
He took out large instrument COM
posed Of innumerable coils and queer
battery of selenium cells. 1t was the
receiver of the new instrument by
which q photograph could be sent over
telegraph wire.
Downstairs, In the telegraph room
Of the hotel. Arnold secured the serv-
ices OF one of the operators.
Il wish you'd send this message
right away to Washington" he said.
handing IN blank he had already
written.
The clerk checked 1t over:
U. 8. War Department,
Washington, q. c.
Wire me Immediately plnoto0raph