Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-12-17

the other end emerged. Seeing no on
around, he made his way to the road
There seemed to be no one who locke,
at all suspicious on the road, either
and Smith congratulated himself O,
his easy escape.
| On a bridge over q creek, however
as Smith approached, was one inoi
fensive looking person who nigh
have been a minister or q professor
Suddenly he saw something ap
preaching. Instantly he lodged to tn,
farther end of the bridge and tool
refuge behind q tree. Smith walked
On over the bridge, oblivious to the
fact that he was watched. No soorel
had he disappeared than the inquisi
tive stranger emerged again from be
hind the tree.
1t was the mysterious Professor Ar
mold who many times had shown a 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 II he thought he was to be lost
In the little crowd. he was much mis-
taken. Arnold had followed, but not
30 quickly that he had not had time
to pick up the two policemen that the
town boosted, 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. German hotel. -
All right, sir" replied the officers,
edging their way to the platform az
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 struggle. He fought them on
and broke away, running toward the
baggage room.
AS he rushed in, they followed. One
OF them was gaining on him and took
q flying TO 1tball 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 ON
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.
cluttered with test tubes and other
paraphernalia which indicated his
scientific tendencies, Professor Arnold
entered and threw OF his hat, lighting
. cigarette and waiting impatiently.
He had not n long to wait az 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 here?" drawled Ar.
mold In mock courtesy and surprise as
he found and drew forth from Smiths
pocket q bundle Of papers, which he
hastily ran through.
All" he muttered, coming to Del
Mars note. which he opened and read.
What's this? A A. L., N. Y. Close
y watched. Must act soon or all win
be discovered. NJ Now. what's all |
thatr
Arnold pondered the text deeply.
You may take him away, now" he |
giancing up from the note
% the officers. Thank you"
"All right, SIR" they returned. prod
ling Smith along ou.
Still studying the ncte. Arnold sat |
Town at the desk. Thoughtfully he
licked up . pencil. Under the letters
l. A. L. he slowly wrote "Anti-Amer-
can League" and under the initial N
he name, Martin"
Now is the time. II ever, to use that
lew telaphotograph instrument which
have installed for the war depart.
nent in Washington and carry around
With me-" he said to himself. rising
nd going to q closet.
He took out large instrument COM
osed Of innumerable coils and q queer
artery Of selenium cells. Il was the
eceiver Of the new instrument by
Vhich q photograph could be sent over
telegraph wire.
Downstairs. in the telegraph room
( the hotel. Arnold secured the serv-
ces Of one Of the operators.
Il wish you'd send this message
light away to Washington" he said.
anding IN Q blank he had already
The clerk checked It over:
J. 8. War Department,
Washington, D. c.
Wire me Immediately photograph
nd personal history Of Martin arrest