The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-01-22

~ oi SUSPICIOUS On tho TO8Op 0iLuoE,
and Smith congratulated himself on
his easy escape.
On bridge over creek, however,
as Smith approached. was one inof-
fensive looking person who might
have been a minister or professor.
Suddenly he saw something ap-
preaching. Instantly he lodged to the
farther end of the bridge and took
refuge behind 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. Nj
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 a 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 IL 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 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 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 of
and broke away, running toward the
baggage room.
AS he rushed in. they followed. One
Of them was gaining on him and took
a 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 OFF,
GERS slipping the bracelets over the
wrists of Smith. While the passengers
| and bystanders crowded about to
watch the excitement, they led him
or 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
q 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 70.
sist.
What have we herei" drawled Ar
mold in mock courtesy and surprise as
he found and drew forth from Smiths
pocket bundle of papers. which he
hastily ran through.
"Ah!" 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. M Now, what's al
that?"
| Arnold pondered the text deeply
"You may take him away, now" hs
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 sa'
down at the desk. Thoughtfully M
picked up a pencil. Under the letters
A. A. L. he slowly wrote "Anti-Amer
lean League" and under the initial n
the name, Martin" e
Now is the time. II ever. to use tina
new telaphotograph instrument which
I have, installed for the, war depart
ment in washington and carry arount
with me-" he said to himself. risini
and going to closet.
He took out q large instrument con,
posed of innumerable coils and : quee
battery Of selenium cells. Il was tn
| receiver OF the new instrument b,
which photograph could be sent owe
q telegraph wire.
Il Downstairs. in the telegraph roon
OF the hotel, Arnold secured the serv
| ices OF one Of the OPERATOR
il II wish you'd send this tnessag
| right away to Warrington he said
handing N . blank he bed slfssd
ne clerk checked, Il ever:
. y. q War Department
Washington, 3. Q.
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