The Washington times., 1918-08-25

away. 1t was easy to determine the
place OF the origin OF the fires in
the other fields for in each place
/ found a spot where there had been
intense heat. The samples from
these spots which I have analyzed
show q large percentage of phos-
phorus oxide, while the other sam
pies are free from il. Phosphorus
oxide is formed by the burning of
| phosphorus"
(which makes it very clear as to
how the fires started" commented
Dixie.
1T may to you." interjected the
farmer, but / can't see what start
ed the phosphorus burning even il
some was placed in the field.
AS a convincing demonstration to
the farmer. Grant procured a small
piece of phosphorus and showed him
how it would start burning by mere
ly dropping it into water.
you see. 1t floats when placed on
water" said Grant, and the farmer
watched the little blue flame with
changing expressions. "The under
part is too thoroughly saturated,
while the top part is dry. Between
there is a section which is at the
proper percentage of solution. and
hence the burning"
Let me assure you" said the far
mer finally. with a set jaw. that the
wheat lands are going to be mighty
unhealthy place from now on for /.
W. VS.. German spies. or anyone
else carrying little sacks of any
thing"
Dixie and Grant started back for
New York that night. for every mo-
~ = Ill.
voted to Won Bernstorff. Dr. Albert.
and Heinric Won Lertz in an effort to
gain the evidence which they knew
existed that Germany was supplying
the j. W. w. with the funds by which
the agitators were spreading havoc
throughout the country. But they
were destined not to reach there. a,
least not until several weeks later
telegram forwarded from the
Criminology Club was handed 70
Grant on the train while II was
speeding through Ohio.
Grant Receives n Message From Mrs.
Blank.
will you see me at YOUR ear1isSt
convenience"
That was the wording Of the mes-
sage, and the fact that il was signed
by Mrs. Blank. the wife Of an nm.
scrupulous broker. who had virtually
sold her to Won Bernstorff in return
Tor tips which he might receive which
would be profitable on the stock mar
ket in case Germany's plots were sue
ce"sful. caused Grant To aliSht at the
next station and call her on the long
distance telephone
Won Bernstorff was here" came
the voice OF Mrs. Blank over the wire.
in No.
arrest OF Baroness Eerbecht He tried
to find out il was allied with the
Secret Service. and offered me sny
amount of money to assure my aIIoCi.
ance to him and Germany In making
the offer he drew his wallet from his
pocket and banged IL down on the
table, scattering papers right and
left He gathered them up hastily.
but ! saw one. a telegram from Won
Lertz. at Old Forge. Pa II read sim
ply. Progress favorable"
"Old Forge is a place where they
had an exciting time with the J. W. |
W several weeks ago." commented
Grant, after he had hung up the re-
ceiver, to DIXIE. who had gotten of |
the train with him. prepared to take |
her part in any emergency that might
arise
But the ]. W. W. hcadquarters
have never been abandoned there"
said Dixie, "and with IIeinric Won
Tertz there. think it will be well ~
We stop over"
They arrived in Old Forge as quick
" as train could carry them. Grant
in the Euisc of a professional ari-
tator with the name Of Guiseppc
Fantona- and Dixie as a miniature rdi
tion OF Gurley Flynn. In Old Forge
they found that the usual form OF
I. W. W. organization had been main
aimed, headquarters for the men
and he headquarters for a WON
ms auxiliary. the duty OF the mem
oers OF which was to spread prona-
sanda TO the wives. mothers and
,weethearts OF the miners. Grant
vas welcomed at the mems headquar-
ers. which he found were in charge
" Frank Little, later Eynched at
Suite. Mont, for his activities; Stan
ey Dembriki. secretary of the I. W.
W.: Joseph Graber. an unnaturalized
ierman. and Angelo FaEGi. a fuEi-
i've from Italian and French Justice.
hen and now hiding from an Ameri-
an warrant. Dixie Mason excited no
when she registered at the
Ieadquarters OF the auxiliary.
A few days later came the first
ews OF trouble. Dixie Mason, hurry
ng from the women's auxiliary. sped
orw ard to catch Harrison Grant. just {
5 he was leaving the headquarters Of
he ]. W. ".