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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30
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CHAPTER XXXV-ContInued.

= -
r you'll find him in the station house
tomorrow morning" said Hartley. dryly
They've caught the whole gang. Since
you fellows are all making a clean breast
of II. may as well tell you what / know.
Fletcher was" The waiter appeared at
the door with tray full of dishes. Hart
ley thought il best to wait until he had
gone out again. Waters will talk" he
remarked.
- It's nearly half past eight, and l
claim the stakes" observed Douglas, re-
CARELESS Of the presence of the waiter.
Not on your life" snapped Hartley, III
they have that gang in Jail, he's among
them; so l win"
what have we to do with any gang p
asked the doctor quietly Hartley nodded
toward the waiter, as II 10 warn the doc
tor not 10 talk in his presence, Go on.
Don't mind him." said DR. Ramie. What
have we TO do with that gang?"
why, Fletcher's one Of the Ardmore
gang. / may as well tell you, since YOU
insist on II. He called himself Fletcher.
and Walton, and Maxwell, and all sorts
OF names. He's one of the sickest forgers
on earth You will never see Maynard S
5000 again; you can bet on that But you
will find Fletcher in the calaboose tomor-
row morning"
MY $1,000" exclaimed Maynard. What
are you talking about
Didn't he take 5000 from you in that
pocketbook?'
Maynard lay back ana laughed. The doc
tor Joined him.
shall l serve re salad now, gentlemen
demanded the waiter, impassvey.
Yes. Serve anything you like" snapped
Hartley Bring in two more bottles first"
Il confess that l think Mr.. Douglas is
right" remarked the doctor as he helped
the waiter TO lift the salad bowl. I'VE have
nothing to do with the Ardmore gang. As
It is now more than half-past the hour,
shall hand over the stakes
If Fletcher is among that gang that was
arrested this afternoon l will hold you
responsible" shouted Hartley. shaking his
f. Singer at the doctor. Then he sat back and
looked hot and uncomfortable.
You shall have your money il he was
= caught before o'clock this evening" said
Douglas reassuringly. In the meantime
doctor, l should like to feel the feel OF
that little check, il you please"
The doctor pulled out the red leather
pocketbook and took from It the tive
checks. one was the original given him by
Douglas: the other was Harteys,
Just endorse that TO my order, please
said Douglas. pushing the check back to-
ward Dr. Ramie after he had examined
il Il see it's payable to YOU"
= The waiter. who was right behind Doug
las, picked up the check and handed it &c
the doctor, STOPPING toward him at The
same time. and saying loud enough fol
them all 10 hear: Il should much prefer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30

who stood there, peering out into the night
through the glass doors.
Il think that is our carriage outside"
remarked Mcbride. stopping to adjust his
coat She noticed he was very pale.
Yves, that is our carriage" he re-
peated nervously, and so loudly that the
remark seemed intended for someone else,
Then, extending his hand to her as he
removed his hat, he added quietly, his
voice choking with suppressed emotion;
Il have had a delightful evening, Miss
Ohlstrom Might 1 offer to repay-in some
slight measure-the pleasure you have
given meg"
lie stopped short. She could not help see
ing the unmistakable sob that was chok-
ing him. He gripped her hand hard as he
went on:
Il have-kept my promise-to you. have
found him for YOU" motioning toward the
tall young man who was now stepping
hastily toward them. He will see you
home"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30

As he released her hand and plunged
through the door into the darkness out
side, she turned with startled look, TO
the tall young man with the black hair
who was holding his hat in his left hand
and extending his right with smile.
Don't you know me, Heen?' he said.
This is Hardy" And the next moment
she was in his arms, hardly knowing
whether to laugh or cry.
A minute later they were in the carriage,
rolling down the Great White Way toward
tho bridge.
Now" she said decisively, you shan't
kiss me any more until you give full ac-
count of yourself. Where on earth have
you been all this timer"
I'm New York But that is too long a
story to tell you now. l stayed here 80
that you should not have to come to me.
The bridegroom has come for his bride, al
you wished 1t to be-"
THE END.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30

It II you would endorse that check TO me,
according TO agreement"
Every man at the table stared at the
sudden change in the walters voice and
manner Even Groscup had his mouth wide
open. Again Douglas was the first to recog-
nize the intruder.
Milton Fletcher! AS I'm living sinner"
he shouted jumping out OF his chair. "Give
me your hand, Fletcher. Ardmore gang, eh3
Rats What lark! What a police force!
Say, Hartley, you're easy. This is too
good"
Afteer the first outburst OF surprise had
subsidized the erstwhile waiter took It very
camly. He begged to be allowed to go and
explain matters TO the proprietor, who
came back with him, and laughed at the
gentemen's little practical Joke; but re-
proved them for depriving him Of a very
promising waiter
Now tell us where you have been all
this time, Fletcher" demanded the doc
tor, when order was restored
Il have never been out of this house
since I handed you that pocketbook.
went down TO the wash room and shaved
off my beard and mustache. Coming up
again, the proprietor was standing at the
top of the stairs, and l could not very well
pass him at that time Of the morning
without saying something. AS l could not
think of anything else at the moment, l
asked him il he wanted any walters. To
my surprise he looked me over, ana said
some complimentary things about my APP
pearance, and we struck a bargain at once.
have not been outside the door since"
Why you rascal" said the do,tor. you
were in this room about three weeks ago
when We were here with Mr.. Groscup?"
Yes, and l saw that you did not recog-
nize me-"
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gentle knock at the door. and a new
waiter appeared, TO say that there was a
gentleman TO speak to Mr. Hartley. 1t was
Mcbride. lie had excused himself at the
end Of the first act, telling Helen that he
would return almost as soon as the cur
tain went up, but that he must take an
important message TO Mr.. Hartley.
Hartley introduced him with a simple
wave OF the hand, a sort OF inclusive in
PRODUCTION. Gentlemen" he said, this is
my confidential man, Mr.. James Mcbride
on Monday, he will be junior partner"
Shaping him on the back. as he noted the
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SIALzAAAD him and never petted or
humored him as one does a sure-enough
baby. For it is right that one at years
OF age should be big boy or big girl.
And although PIGGY was not spoiled :"
as we say Of overpetted and pampered little
ones, he was often naughty-naughty with
capital letter, which means, very, very
naughty His naughtiness took on the
form Of disObedience. And for this naught-
mess his mamma often spanked him,
much as she regretted having TO do So
One day Piggy came into the kitchen
and saw dish Of big pickles on the table
His mamma was making some little cakes
and was in the kitchen at the time. PIGGY
cried; "Oh mamma, l want a pickle"
Pickles are not good for little boys"
explained mamma. But 1 will give you a
INA, HA" LAUGHED THE GREAT
PICKLE-LIKE CREATURE.
teentsy slice off one If you will eat it as
a bit of sandwich-between two thin slices
OF bread"
"Oh, l want big, thick slice Of pickle"
pouted Piggy. Il don't want a teentsy
slice"
But a big slice will make you sick, "
reasoned mamma. And you don't want
TO have to go to bed and take bitter medi-
cine, do you?
NO. mamma l don't want to take med
icine, and don't want to be sick, But 1
do want big slice Of pickle Please"
Mamma sliced some bread, buttered it,
and laid between the slices a thin bit Of
pickle, Now. dearie,' she said, run along
and eat it. And-don't ask for any more
pickle"
the living room and sat down 10 eat II.
He took big mouthfuls although mamma
and papa had often told him that 1t was
very bad form 10 do so, and that he must
be a nice-mannered little boy and take
small bites and 10 never, never, never
make a pig OF himself
So Puggy ate of the pickle sandwich and
pretty soon it was all gone. Thn he went
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30
Only "A Man.

The little girl Of the house came In crying
one day.
Why, dear. what in the world is the
matter?' asked her anxious mother.
We'll, mamma, / was coming home from
school and there was poor sick horsle in
the road and a horrid man said he was
going 10 get the horse doctor, and 1 waited
and waited and when he came It was only
q man"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30

JGGY was years old. He was
his mammals baby and his
fathers man. But even though
his mamma called him her
baby she made a big boy of
him and never petted or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30
CHAPTER XNXVII.

ALr. Mcbride returned to his seat in the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-30

'sCoE POUND, the Nebraska
man who has recently been
made a full professor al the
Harvard College Of Law, might
almost be called a freak; in
deed 10 ,s.-,. m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
GREAT WHEAT CROP
Harvest This Year Will be 764,29l,S57
Bu., 6S,S4S,S57 More Than 1910
CONDITION ABOVE THE AVERAGE
Increase In Acreage This Year-ACerage In
Oats Not so Large as Year Ago

A Washington dispatch of June
says: Promise that this years wheat
crop will be the greatest ever produ-
ced is given in the June crop report
issued today by the department of
legislature. Estimates by the depart
ment's experts indicate that approx
imately 764,291 ,857 bushels Of wheat
will be harvested in this country this
summer and autumn, an increase of
about 6S,S4s, ,S57 bushels over that gar
nered last year. OF winter wheat the
indicated yield is almost 100000, 900
bushels and Of spring wheat $4,000,
600 bushels.
Prof. n. c. Murray, acting chair
man of the crop reporting board said:
The acreage OF spring wheat shows
total larger than any previous re-
cord and nearly a~per cent greater
than last year. On June 1st the crop
was above the average in promise
MAY was unfavorable for winter
wheat, but nevertheless with the in
creased acreage there will probably
be between three and four per cent
more winter wheat produced than last
year, and between six and seven per
cent more than for the average for the
last five years.
The acreage of oats was not quite
so large as it was last year, but one
tenth of one per cent reduction is'
substantially immaterial The crop
prospects are not so promising as a
year ago. Last years production was
the largest ever recorded. The con-
dton of the crop indicates a yield
per acre Of 27.7 bushels as compared
with 31.9 last year, andS2s for the
average of the last five years. This
1wouid make total production of
about 1873 less than last year. but 4s
per cent more than the average for
! the last five years"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
ANNUAL CONCERT
Given by the Misses Velma and Mary
Sharp-In College Chapel
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 18TH
College Chapel Filled to 0verflOwing With An
AppreCiative Audience

The Annual Concert of the college
given Tuesday evening by Miss
Velma Sharp, pianist and Miss Mary
Sharp, soprano, was a complete success
and won the young artists unstinted
praise. The audience. which filled the
college chapel to overfiowing, was most
enthusiastic in its reception of each one
of the several numbers. The program
was as follows:
The first number on the program,
Schumann's tremendously difficult Fan
TASTE, Miss Sharp played with great pre-
cision, showing by her Interpretation
comprehensive grasp of the spirit and
works of Schumann. Her next number
the sonata by Schytte, is the work of a
modern composer, composition which
Alma's music lovers should consider 1t
privilege 10 hear. This, also big num-
Der of great difficulty, she rendered in
excellent style, the intermezzo with its
rolling chords being especially beautiful.
In the two Chopin numbers Miss Sharp
showed most finished and artistic taste.
The Liebestraum gave her an opportun-
ity to do beautiful tone work, while her
last number, the toccata by Leschetizky,
was marvel of clean-cut execution.
Miss Mary Sharp's first number, the
aria from the "Magic Flute" both in
difficulty of execution and range is one
of the greatest of arias for coloratura.
In it she touched + in alt. Eristo by
Hugo Wolf she made especially inter
esting. The song is good example of
the work of composer who now takes
high rank among the more modern song
writer's, though he has been gwen his
just deserts only since his death. The
Pages aria from 1.-The Huguenots" was
Miss Sharp's best number and showed
her most finished work. The audience
was especially fortunate in hearing her
two English song. In them as III her
other numbers, her brilliant and versa
tile talent showed to the best advantage.
The whole program both i'll its char
acter and its excellent rendition was one
such as all Alma audience rarely has an
opportunity of hearing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
BASEBALL PERCENTAGES.

The batting and fielding averages
of the varsity men show that Dakin
led in everything. He was the lead
ing hitter and leading slugger. AS
a reward for his hitting he will re-
ceive handsome Alma blanket, the
gift of c. J. Maier. In fielding, also,
he led all but outhelder McCloy, who
had a perfect record. Dakin had
more times at bat than any other
man, and had more fielding chances
He got more hits and scored more
runs. He also played more positions
than any OF his teammates, being
first used in the box, then alternating
as pitcher and frst-baseman, and fin
ally being put in as catcher As an
all-around baseball player there have
been few men Dakin'S equal.
Call surprised everybody by coming
from a low batting percentage last
year to a second in the list. The
averages for the batting and field
ing are given below. ALB is used for
at bat; II for hits; r for runs; { n
for chances accepted, and + for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
Manager IS SELECTED
Board OF Control Visit the Masonic
Home, Find 1t in Fine Condition

The new board of control of the
Michigan Masonic Home, with Grand
Master Dillon and Grand Secretary
Winsor, were in session in this city
for two days last week. Architect
Harry of Port Huron, was also in
attendance by request of the board,
to make estimates of repairs and
changes to be made on the building
Members of the board expressed
themselves as much pleased at the
condition in which they found the
premises, saying that one-half of the
expense estimated by the grand
lodge would be sufficient to put the
new home in excellent condition
Past Grand Master Montague of Ira
verse City, was selected to take the
immediate management OF affairs at
the new home and superintend the
repairs about TO be made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
BACCI LAUREATE SERMON.

On Sunday evening Dr. Bruske
preached the baccelaureate sermon to
the class of 1911, in the Presbyterian
Church, before an audience that taxed
the combined seating capacity of the
auditorium and chapel to the ut
most.
The chair. assisted by Mr. Vern
Wright, furnished special music, while
REPRESENTATIVES from the various jun
Tor classes had decorated the audi
forum in simple but artistic man
ner.
DIR. Bruske took for his theme the
latter part of the thirteenth verse of
the twelfth chapter OF Romans. 81
Magnify Mine Office" This he de-
veloped into mastery address,
showing how it could and should
be applied to present-day affairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
ELM HALL GRADUATES
A Glass OF -Four Girls From the VILLAGE
School
ADDRESS BY HON. K. s. SEARL
Church Beautifully Decorated For the Event
Glass COlOrS PredOminatinq

commencement exercises were held
in the NJ. Z. church, Monday evening
June 10
The class consisting OF four girls,
Cecile Ward, Ruby Mitchell Hazel
Lewis and Alice Long marched in
while Miss Rosie Hudson played a
piano solo. She gave two vocal solos
which were fully appreciated
The address was given by Hon.
Kelly S Searl of Ithaca. He advis-
ed tie graduates to continue in their
education if not by going TO high
school or college. TO read the daily
papers, the monthly magizine- and
the Bible; although he advised them
to read the Bible from religious
point of view, they should read it for
the literature it contains which is the
best in the world. Doing this will
enable them to enjoy society, conver-
sation and speeches on the different
topics and so enjoy life He also ad-
vised them to be useful in the home,
and in the world
The Alma male quartette gave
some fine selections which everyone
enjoyed, judging by the applause
given them
With a few we'll chosen words,
Principal Cheney presented the dip
Tomas and Rev. Traver gave the bene-
diction.
The church was prettily decorated
in the class colors, tan and Maroon,
ferns and flowers A large anchor,
with their motto-''We climb though
the Rocks be Rugged had a promi-
nent place in the decorations and was
very pretty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
TAKE THEIR LAST GAME.

The Macoon Sox took their last
regular game on Davis field Thurs
day afternoon, when they defeated
the Central State Normal School
team, from Ypsilanti, four to one.
The game, though not eXtraordinar-
lily exciting, was well played through
out. A good crowd of townspeople
was out TO see the final game, with
the exception of the alumni contest,
and were we'll repaid. There was but
little hitting, five being taken from
Myers and eight from Bell, and only
one, that by Dakin, was for an extra
base. Brilmyer came through with a
clean single in the eighth, scoring two
men, and putting the game on ice.
The score:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
PROGRAM FOR FINALS.

Program OF grade promotion exer-
cises, Wright Park. at 2 o'clock p. m.,
June 16, 1911:
Bible Reading-Psalm l, Eighth
Grade.
Songs-"The Fairy Revel" (Sulli-
van); "The Little Tin Soldier" Eighth
Grade.
Clapping Rhythm-First Grade.
Songs-"The Spanish Gypsy" (M
Watson); Drifting Along" Fourth
and Fifth Grades.
kindergarten Band - kindergarten
and Sup-primary.
Dramatizing of Songs-A Sub-prim-
ary and A Second.
News Boys Drll-Second and
Third Grades.
Songs-"The Butterfly" (Wilhelm)
Mistress Mary Rose F. Gaynor.
Calisthencs-Third Grade.
Scarf Drill - Seventh and Eighth
Grades.
Song-"Welcome, Pretty Primrose, .
(Ciro Pinsut), Seventh and Eighth
Grades.
Concert Recitation-"Paul Revere's
Ride Sixth Grade.
Songs-"O Twas Sweet to Hear
Her. "The Fairies Invitation" (Ros-
sind, Sixth Grade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
HAPPENINGS IN ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Richardson
were in Saginaw Monday evening
Paul Allured and wife are the
guests of r. ]. Fraker and family
Mr.. B. W. Ellison left Monday for
Albion to attend the 5Oth anniver-
sary Of the founding of that college
Mr. Ellison graduated from Albion
forty years ago with the class of 1871
and the survivors are TO hold a re-
union on the campus this week
The services at the Church of
Christ closed Sunday, nearly two
score accessions to the church hav-
ing been made. The church was for
merly dedicated Sunday by Evange-
list 'Vawtcr At the morning SER
vice nearly 81 1000 was raised to meet
obligations incurred in repairing the
building and the church society is
now free from debt
As the result OF playful tussle
with a school boy friend, Paul Berry
son of James Berry, farmer living
four miles east of Alma suffered a
broken as well as a dislocated jaw.
The boys were going to it" with
might and main when Berry threw
his friend to the ground. In so do
ing he was thrown himself and crack
ed his jaw on his friends head.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
MISS HOOD ENTERTAINS

Miss Florence Hood very pleas
sntly entertained her classmates at
her home on Pine Avenue, Wednes-
day evening. The early part of the
evening was spent in a general good
time, singing college songs and listen
ing TO the new and novel rendition Of
"Annie Laurie" by that talented duo,
the Misses Carey and Seaver. A de-
licious three-course spread was served
to the owls, which they enjoyed i'm
mensely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
1911-1912 ALMANIAN STAFF.

At a meeting of the student body,
Friday, the following staff was chosen
for next years Almanian:
Managing Editor-D. Royal Blaske.
Associate Editor-Harold V. Will
cox.
Athletics Editor-Will Ewing.
News Editor-Maud Hooper.
Alumni Editor-Frank Hurst
Business Manager-Edward Brehm.
Mailing Clerk-Lester McAllister.
Since no constitution could be
found, il was decided TO appoint a
committee TO draw up a constitution
for coming years. This committee
is to be composed of two members
chosen by each literary society, and
two from the faculty, and is to pre-
sent its report the first Friday in Oc-
tober.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-06-15
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
Program Opens Friday Afternoon with
Grade Exercises at Park
BACCALAURATE SUNDAY EVENING
Alumni Banquet Friday Evening at the WrIgh
House

Following is the general announce
ment tor commencement week of Alma
Public schools:
Fridav. June 16 p 100 y. m Grade
Promotion exercises at Wright Park.
Sunday, June 1S-1:30 %. m -Bacca-
laureate Sermon by Rev. j. Frank
Jackson at tre PRESBYTERIAN church
Monday. June $500 D. m.-Class
Day Exercises at the Opera house.
Wednesday June 2l-S:00 p. m. Com
meDcement Address nv Pres. d. b.
Waldo of the Western Normal School,
Fridav. June $500 d. m.-Alum.
nj Banquet at the Wright House
You are cordially invited to all of
the exercises.