The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-01-12

vestigation; and took the precaution
of first visiting Mr.. Merrick, before
writing the chapter In October. o.
tensibly to obtain loan. his call was
in reality shrewd subterfuge to dis
cuss Jordan and thus explain his &C
quaintance with facts about him which
he had already learned through Mrs
Jordan.
By the time Rankin finished ques-
tioning the shOw-girl, he had reached
a decision. He was convinced of her
integrity; and she could tell him no
more about either Doctor Prince or
the actress. Nevertheless. he resolved
to hold her temporarily in custody as
material witness. He was taking no
chances that she might attempt to
communicate with either conspirator.
He mad obtained the alumnus' address
on Tuesday night from the fraternity's
national roster Now that his next
confront Doctor Prince and sound him
out; subsequent developments depend
ed on what he ascertained and the
physicians attitude. But not to
brighten his quarry, he wisely decided
to pretend at FIRST. that his visit was
merely routine. The police captains
presence would be disturbing. and de-
spite the late hour, he preferred TO call
alone. Accordingly, he left Chambers
to return to headquarters with the
girl; while he, promptly on leaving the
Holcomb apartments sought the ply
sician's address.
To satisfy the captain, however, he
acceded to his proposal to post two
plain-clothes men outside. Although
the detective felt quite capable of man
aging Doctor Prince himself and even
arresting him. they were ready to In
tervene In case trouble developed
It was verging on ten-thirty, when
Rankin stood before Arnold Princes
residence, a gray stone house at l43o
| Harker street. Doctor Prince himself
answered his ring, confirming his ex-
pectatiop of finding his quarry In st.
Louis. He promptly recognized the
qualities that would fascinate WON
an like Laura Jordan. About thirty
| two years Old tall and slender, he was
handsome-too handsome. In fact. for
Rankin's taste. In swarthy face, he
| had deep burning eyes and unnatural
ly white teeth: his dark crisp hair was
| brushed smoothly over his forehead
| He sported fine toothbrush mustache
under a sensitive nose. expensive jew
|
perfume Oh his protruding kerchief.
| He wore meticulously fashioned
| clothes of the latest cut If his lips
were too thin, limiting at INSCRIPTIONS
ness, and his air too suave. ii increased
rather than lessened his attractiveness.
The detective realized that he would
be no Insignificant opponent.
Doctor Prince?" he inquired and
produced an official card. "As you
see. | am police officer. suppose
you could allow me few minutes Of
| your time"
Even in the darkness. the doctors
start was visible. but he answered In
a self-possessed manner.
"Of course, Mr.. er :" he
scanned the card closely. Rankin
Please come in"
/ He led Rankin through darkened
| hallway into his Office. Typical Of
most physicians quarters. Hat-topped
desk filled the left center of the room |:
ne took the swivel chair behind 1t and
motioned Rankin into that for patients
i One wall was covered by shelves of
books, mainly huge medical tones
Glass cases of Instruments chemicals
and drugs reminded the detective how
easily Doctor Prince could have pro-
cured the conine for Laura Jordan,
which killed her husband. A non-pro-
fessional might have had difficulty. A
sterilizer and several lamps completed
the equipment With the usual para
phernalia on the desk. Rankin casually
observed the physicians appointment
pad with several notations and filed
prescriptions.
CTo BE CONTINUED,