The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-09-09
Edwin
Ba11ner
Copyright, 1919, by the Chicago Tribune

station. and a column of bluejackcts
descended the stairs from the street
and streamed out to the cars. They
were Just active. 1.-the, strong young
men. Jim saw-they were little older
than boys most Of them. But as these
boys marched by in order together,
with easy, swinging step, heads up
and hands at their sides, Jim warmed
with his blood beating through him.
They were wanted at Washington or
at the seacoast! At this hour Of the
country's danger the nation had called
upon them for protection, and at the
call they were responding each boy
disciplined and ready, each trained to
do what his country now called him
| to do.
Jim turned at touch OIL his Shout
der Bob drew him aside and intro
luced-as. "Mr. Sibert of the secret
service"-a stocky, quiet direct eyed
man of about forty.
"Mr. Wendell has told me what you
have done tonight and has given me
the evidence which you obtained"
Sibert said. eff you are questioned
or connected in any way with Ingouf's
death l will know it and will advise
or assist YOU
Sibert moved off. The forward
coaches were filled with bluejackets.
The officers who had accompanied
them came back and shook hands
with Wendell. The train conductor
addressed the officer in command.
"You are ready, STRIP
"All ready"
Bob extended his hand to Jim. "lt
was mighty good thing, as it turned
out, that YOU insisted on running the
car in. Sibert is much pleased with
what we gave him. He thinks it was
just what he needed"
Jim flushed. Sibert had spoken to
him as one who might require aid, not
as one able to give aid to those work
ing for the nation in this emergency.
Bob was giving him credit for having
done something which he had not
been expected to do. 1--WE told Mel
lie that l believe it's best If she stays
In Elgin for awhile anyway" Bob
went Oh. Il know l don't have to ask
| you to look out for her for me. Good
by, Jim
"Goodby," Jim replied. but held to
Bob's hand. I'm going back to Elgin.
but I'm not going to stay there"
You mean
The train was about to start. and
Jim spoke quickly, WAS that gun you
used on the road yours or the govern
ments:"
"Mine,' said Bob, surprised.
"Tlen give it to me! Never mind
why want it. Give it to mer'
He seized it and the cartridges us
Wendell lcapcd for the platform of
the train and caught it. The train
moved from the station. the bugga &c
porters and Switchncn and the station
attendants all standing and staring as
the crowded ears left the sheds. Then
Il porter took the placaru from the
iron stand which had been at the rcal
of the train. especial to Washington
and Newport News"
How many more signs must bc
printed to stand ut the rear of trains
and guide marching men before tho
war. which was begun that night,
would be Won?
Jim jumped into his car AID turned
it toward tho business center of tn,
city. Tile address upon the lettcrle;r
which Bob had found on In"ouf's bod,
was that of Il wei. known business
block; the office wns a12; that meant
it was on the third floor. 1t WAS tho
name and address which. Bob said
were valuable. So Sibert probably h:,
started for that office 10 seize It's con
tents.
Here and there all night restaurant,
were open: other lighted windows pro
claimed hotels or newspaper offices. bu
the rest of the business district WA:
black, except for the street lamps, allt
particularly black WAS the great build
ing understanding to the evidence
OF 1ngOuf'S bouy--houScu the head
quarters Of the regents spies. \ litt!,
beyond this building, however, Il mo
! torcar-a private touring machine, no