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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
Pauper Works His
Graft for Good Coin

In business circles story too good to
keep Is going tho rounds. II seems that
recently an inmate Of the county poor
farm decided no would have to secure
some Christmas money, and being of a
clever turn Of mind, he decided the large
stores had some spare cash he could
probably lay hands on. 80 this ward OF
the county secured some nice check
blanks and a good PEN Then ne pro-
ceeded to I'LL in the blank checks with
a good deal OF care, making them call for
various amounts.
Having prepared his bait with due con-
sideratlon for the wariness of the game
he was seeking to catch, this pauper
money hunter went forth In confident
humor. And he got the money. one
firm cashed a check for sioO, according to
the best information obtainable where
everybody is too proud and chagrined to
talk out loud, Another firm cashed a
check for $l5 says the whispering dickey
bird lowering about the Christmas
counters.
II does not appear at this time. that
the check maker has been arrested.
whats the use?" Is said to have beer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
Colored Girls Plea
Secures Her Release

Miss Josie Henderson. the 15-year-old
colored girl who was taken to the de-
tention home because of incorrlgbility
and uncomfortable temper, pleaded pitt
fully before the juvenile judge for an
other chance to make good. She placed
the blame for her wrong doings" on her
companions and two dance halls which
she had frequented. Educated in high
school and for two years secretary OF her
Sunday school class, the girl told of her
home life, her mother and sister asserted
between sobs that "she had always been
a nice girl, but had done wrong in stay
ing away from home so long and in GO
ing to dance halls"
when / found the girls l went with
were bad l quit Them she said: II can
be good IL you will give me the chance
l have the best mother in the world.
The matron of the detention home gave
testimony in the girls favor, saying she
had been exceptionally well behaved and
could do whatever she desired. She had
been given unusual opportunities and
possesses a high school education and a
thorough musical training. She was SEN
fenced to the detention home, but SEN
tence was suspended during good be-
haVior
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17

of Santa Claus TO the children eacl
Christmas, and this occasion is one that
is looked forward TO with the greatest OF
pleasure by them
After the distribution OF the presents
a Christmas entertainment will be given
by the children The sisters are working
hard training them for this entertain
ment and they are working equally as
hard in preparing for what is one OF the
big events in their lives
The following committee on arrange
ments has been appointed. t. Z. Redman,
], a. o'HeRrn, John Schall, John ormsby,
w. Lemon, John Hogan and NJ. J, Con-
yoy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
LIKES TO STAY OUT AT NIGHT
BUT SAYS HE WILL QUIT

Henry Crotch, lo-ycar-old South
Omaha lad, made his debut in Juvenile
court as tho original and only runaway
OF the family. He has penchant for
discourse with the night force at the
stock yards. steals away from home
and spends the night with them. The
father has tied him to the bedpost, but
when the fever to go comes on nothing
stops him. lie is a fifth grader keen
as whip, and proved that he was no
mental SLOUGH by questioning the justice
OF bringing him to Juvenile court because
he wanted to be with such mice men as
trey were at the stock yards" However,
he was reluctantly convinced that he
ought to stay at home nights and prom-
Used TO do so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
POETIC PLEA FAILS TO
SAVE MULLEN FROM PEN

Poetic plea of innocence by Joe Mullen,
convicted of breaking ana entering and
stealing SiS5 worth of property from
Louis II. Peterson's saloon, failed to get
him new trial at the hands Of Judge
Lee S. Estelle.
''Your honor said Mullen. weeping,
'as God is my Judge, il 1 ever told the
truth in my life, l tell it now, as l
stand before you, a broken man, as l
am, and say am as innocent of this
crime as a newborn babe"
The plea of sympathy for Mullen's wife
and children also was used, but the judge
said the law must take its course; he
was satisfied of Mullen's guilt. He was
given the required sentence, one to ten
years in the penitentiary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
BOY WITH LOADED DICE
STRAPS HIS PLAYMATES

A crafty youngster OF 10 years was
brought before Juvenile court charged
with swindling his pisymates out of their
pennies lie admitted the charge and
explained how he worked the graft. II
had two dice" he said "one OF 'em was
loaded. could always win when l
played them. Every ten shots ! would
change TO the pair that wasn't loaded. so
that the fellows wouldn't grow suspi-
cious." He was released after the dice
had been confiscated and he had given
his solemn promise to forego grating.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
POINT OUT RELIGIOUS NEEDS
Representative Workers Will Be
Here from the East.
WILL HOLD n-ErINGs MONDAY
sessions WIN he Conducted Under
Auspices OF Federated Council
Representing Twenty-Five
Religious Determinations.

The Federated Council of America. en-
bracing twenty-five religious denomina-
lions, VIII convene in Omaha tomorrow
at the Young Mems Christian associ-
alton. Leading men from the east, rep
resenting the Home Mission interests.
will be In attendance At the morning
session, which begins at $50 o'clock. the
following program will be presented:
Neglected Country Districts-Rev. a.
c. Douglas.
Neglected Fields in Small Towus-Rev.
w. A. Baldwin
Needs Among Our Forei gners-Rev. ].
Schwarz.
Needs in South omaha-Rov. c. J.
llsley
Neglected City Districts-Rev. Z. T.
Rouse
Prominent workers.
There will also be a meeting at q
o'clock in the afternoon and one at S
o'clock in the evening. The following
well-known religious workers will be
present:
Rev. l.. c. Barnes, d. d.. field secre-
tary. American Baptist Home Missionary
society, % East Twenty-slxth street.
New York City.
Rev. Hubert c. Herring, d. D., general
secretary, Congregational Home Mission
airy society, PSI Fourth avenue. New York
City.
Rev. Ward Plat, =. r., assistant cor
responding secretary, Board Of Home
Missions and Church Extension, Metho-
dist church, 1925 Arch street. Philadelphia,
Pa.
Rev. H. J. Cocker, ID. D., field secretary
will represent his board at Minneapolis
and Fargo, in place of DR.. Plat.
Rev. 1. n. McCash, secretary, American
Christmas Missionary Society United
Brethren in Christ, L. B. building Day.
ton, o.
Mr.. Joseph Ernest McAfee, associate
secretary, Board of Home Missions OF
Presbyterian church in the United States
of America, 1856 Fifth avenue, New York
City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
ORPHANS TO Be REMEMBERED
Knights of Columbus Will Take
Santa Claus to 0rphsnage.
ARE PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
Local order Makes This an Annual
Affair and the children Eagerly
Look Forward to the
Yuletide.

Santa Claus will not forget the children
at the 81. James Orphanage Christmas,
but Will visit them on that night and
bring gladness and enjoyment into the
hearts Of the little orphans. He will APP
pear In the form OF the Omaha council
OF knights Of Columbus. About 100 MEM
bers accompanied by a Santa Claus. will
so out TO the home on Christmas night
and distribute presents among the chill
dren,
The Omaha council has arranged to
have three trees at the orphanage on
that night, all lit up with incadescent
electric lights and trimmed in such
elegence that will indeed be a treat TO the
children. Each child, from the smallest
baby to the largest boy. will receive
three presents.
The knights of Columbus play the part
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
Will File Charges
Against TObacconist

p A. McCauley, probation officer of
South Omaha, will file charges against
tobacco dealer tNere alleging he has
violated the statute prohibiting the sale
Of tobacco TO minors, which subjects
him to a fine Of $500 and six months In
Jail. Joseph and Anton Yablonki. Il
and Is years old respectively. testified
in Juvenile court that they had pur-
chased tobacco at the McMcLaughlln
store and had been given cigarette pa
pers.
This Is the first of q series Of
charges we will prefer" said Probation
officer Mogy Bernstein. we are going
20 stamp out this practice Of selling to
bacco to minors and the dealers may "a
well take notice The smoking habit
among the smaller boys has become too
prevalent and we are going to stop it
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
Practical Joker
Goes Much Too Far

Birdie Robinson was fined $25 and costs
for playing practical jokes on Susie Tun-
nell, 2O7 North Twenty-third street. Susie
about a month ago testified against
Birdie in an assault case, which resulted
n the latter being fined s25 and costs.
Birdie wanted revenge, so every night, il
S alleged, she called up Susie on the
telephone and asked her how her false
teeth were. Susie said she could stand
that. but when the Robinson woman sent
an undertakers wagon up to the house
It was all she could endure, but gave
Birdie one more chance, and that came
Monday night, when Birdie sent in riot
call to the station for Susie's home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
Electric Reading Lamps

ELECTAIC AEADLAG 4AMAEb-behulllui
with beaded glass or silk shades. All sizes.
Prices-from q. ...'.'.''.''''''''''''
COFFEE SETS-Swedish, English and
French ware. These make very accept
able gifts. Prices, $3.50 to $3.50
SMOKER SETS, Ash Trays, Humidors'
Tobacco Jars, Smokers Stands, hun
dreds of choice ones to select from, at
almost any price you want to pay
Prices ............ 95c TO $25.OO
Wonderful collection of Florentine ware.
White glazed finish trimmed with
bronze. This ware is imported direct TO
us, enabling us to sell it at 4 less than
regular price. Prices ranging
from, each ........,. 95c to $3.50
Trays-In mahogany, cretonne and French
Print. Prices. each, $3.50 to $1,000
A5G-Your choice from hundreds OF at
tractive vases. jardinieres. fern dishes,
candle shades, candlesticks, picture
frames, plates and many other choice
gifts. all at the special price Of. 95c
TABLE ooVEAs make useful gifts. our
assortment Of tapestry and velvet covers will
interest you because they are new and
choice. Prices from ..,,,,.. s2.oo TO Sla'5o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17

the weary comment " one victim. Hes
pauper and probably spent the money
as soon as he got It or planted II safely.
one place OF residence under county or
state auspices Is as welcome to him as
another, and to arrest and prosecute him
Is simply throwing good money after bad.
We shall probably charge It to profit
and loss and put an able-bodied club in
soak for the next artist who attempts to
execute a like trick"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17

Rev. \. \. Rosombloom OF Minneapolis.
the well known cantor will give a musi-
cal sermon, with orchestra accompani-
ment, at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol. Nine
teenth and Burt streets, Sunday even
ing, as part of the celebration OF
ChanuSs. The ceremony will be that of
the lighting of the third candle and will
begin at o'clock. 1t will include a con-
cert of musical selections in Hebrew and
Hebrew and Yiddish national songs, ar
ranged by Mr.. Rosembloom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17

Bridge Set
(Like CuD
Box made of solid mahogany
neatly inlaid. 10 inches vide
by 1914 inches long. Con-
tains cards and score pad.
Price .........$18.OO
POKER SET-Box is So in.
wide by 1919 in. long. Con-
tains tray with set of chips
and compartments with three
decks of cards
Price ............S 27. 80
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17
MAJOR BARKER SUFFERS
STROKE OF PARAL YSIS

Major John Barker, assistant in the
office of the health commissioner, is suf
fering from light stroke of paralysi.
Shortly before closing the office Fri
day afternoon the major staggered anu
fell suddenly to the floor, He was as
sisted to his home. Yesterday he was
slightly improved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-17

Brandeis Stores will sell several thou
sand growing Christmas trees IN pots
Tuesday evening at 10c each.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03
CHAPTER XIII.


RAPPILY for Duncan, Blinky
had no sense Of humor. If he
had he would explode the
very first time he INDUCED in
introspection.
mot much" said he, with his sour
smile. II guess you're jokin about
the price Of that drink. Well. good
luck to you, Mr.. Duncan. I'd like to
have you come round and see us some
evenin'."
THANK you very much. SIR" Dun
can accompanied Blinky to the door.
1--WE already had the pleasure Of meet
ing your daughter. sir. She's a charm
ing girl"
I'm real glad you think So" said
Blinky. intensely gratified. "She
seems to we taken a great shine to you
too. Come round and get 'quainted
with the huh family. You're the sort
Of young Teller I'd like her to know"
He paused and looked Nat up and
down cautiously as one might APP
praise the points Of q horse of quality
put up for sale. Good day." said he.
with the most significant Of winks.
"Oh. that's all right" Nat FASTENED
to reassure him. ~ won't say word
about It."
Blinky. on the point of leaving, start.
ed to question this Ito HIM cryptic ut
terance. but luckily had the current of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
OF Roland Barnette In company with
his friend Mr.. Burnham.
Roland's CONSERVATION at this unex-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

You GOT A NOTE DUE AT THE BANK.'
whelmed. And II was with q child's
look of pitiful dismay and perplexity
that he faced the sheriff.
The father who has fallen short Of
his child's trust and confidence knows
that look. To Duncan its appeal was
irresistible. He had his hand in his
pocket. clutching the still considerable
remains of what Kellogg had termed
his grubstake. before he knew 1t.
"But-there must be some mistake"
Graham repeated pleadingly. 1T can't
be. Mr.. Lockwood surely Wouldn't
Nov. there amt no use whinin'
about itr' Willing roared him into 81
lence. Law is law. and He ceas-
ed quickly. surprised to find Duncan
standing between him and his prey.
what he began.
Watt. Duncan touched him gen
tly ON the chest with foreflnger. nj
the Same time catching and holding
the shcriff's eye. Are you" he in.
quired quietly. Tailoring under the
impression that Mr.. Graham is deafT'
What
Duncan turned to Sam apologetical-
ly. 'He said what Did you hear 1t.
sir?"
But by this time Pete was recover
ing to some degree. "What've you
got to say about thisr he demanded
crescenfo
"I'Il show you" Duncan told him in
the same quiet voice.. what rye got
TO say II you'll just put the soft pedal
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

the better to conceal its contents from
any casual but inquisitive passerby.
he quickly filed 1t with soda and
placed it before Blinky. accompanying
the action with the sweetest of child.
like smiles
Lockwood, nodding his acknowledge
ments. lifted the glass to his lips. Dun.
can awaited developments with some
apprehension. To his relief, however.
Blinky. after an experimental swal-
low, emptied the mixture expeditions
ly into his system and smacked his
thin lips resoundingly.
How" he demanded, "can any one
want intoxlcatin' likkers when they
can get such a bracin' drink as that"
IT pass" Nat breathed, limp with
admiration Of such astounding hypoc-
risy.
Blinky reluctantly pried a nickel
loose from his finances and placed Il
on the counter. Duncan regarded II
with disdain.
"Ten cents more. please" he sug-
gested tactfully.
"What for?"
"Plain sody." The explanation was
accompanied by a very passable imi-
tation Of Blinky's blink.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

on and tell me the amount or tnai
note"
with interest and COSTS" he said
less stridently. at Hggers up three
hundred n eighty dollars n eighty
rwo cents"
There's no use denying that Duncan
was staggered For the moment his
poise deserted him utterly. He could
only repeat. as one, who dreams,
Three hundred and eighty doIlarsv'
His momentary CONSERVATION afford
ed Pete the opening he needed. The
room shook with his regained sense Of
prestige
"Yes. three hundred n eighty dol
iars n Say. you look a-hereg'
Again the calm fore6nger touched
him and ike q hypnotist's pass
checked the rolling volume of noise.
Listen" begged Duncan. III you've
got anything else to tell me please re-
tire TO the opposite side of the street
and whisper It Meantime be quiet"
Duncan turned and made for the
soda counter, beneath which was the
till His scanty roll OF bills was in his
right hand and there concealed. He
stepped behind the counter Told Sam
watching him with an amazement no
less absolute than Pete's), pulled out
the till, bent over It with an assured
air and pushed back the coin slide
Then quite naturally he produced with
his right hand his four hundred and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

'Oh. no. sir" Duncan parroted GID
ly. don't smoke. drink. swear. and on
Sundays 20 10 church"
The bland smile with which he faced
Lockwood's keen scrutiny disarmed
suspicion.
I'm glad to hear that" Blinky told
him. I'm mt the head Of the temp
rance movement here. and hope you'll
join us and set an example to our fast
young men"
II feel sure could do that" said
Duncan meekly.
lockwood removed his hat. exposing
the Uranium of a baldheaded eagle.
and famed himself. Warm today"
he observed In an endeavor to be genial
that all but sprained his temperament.
Indeed. 50 great was the strain that
he winked violently.
Duncan observed this phenomenon
with natural establishment not unmix.
ed with awe. "Yes, sir; very" he
agreed. wondering what 1t might por-
tend
II believe I'll have a glass Of sody."
Certainly" Duncan. by now habit
uated to the formula Of soda dispens-
ing. promptly produced a bright and
shining glass.
IL see you've been fixin' this place
up some"
"Oh, yes" said Nat loftily. I'VE ex-
pect to have the best drug store In the
state. What strip would you preferT'
"Just sody." stipulated Lockwood.
His spasmodic wink again smote
Duncan's understanding a mighty
blow. Unable to believe his eyes, he
hedged and stammered Could it bel
This from the leader of the temper
ance movement In Radville?
81 beg pardon?'
His denseness irritated Blinky slight
ly, with the result that the right side
Of his face again underwent an alarm
ing CONFUSION. II say" he explained
carefully. just-plain-sody."
''On the levelY
"What?" grunted Blinky, and blinked
again.
A smile of comprehension irradiated
Mats features. Pardon" he said.
"I'm little new to the business"
Blinky, tanning himself Industrious
ly, glared round the store while Dun
can, turning his back. discreetly found
and uncorked the whisky bottle. He
poured out liberal dose of raw red
liquor. Then, with his fingers clamped
tightly about the bottom of the glass.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

COAT.
odd dollars from the bill dra wer, stood
up and counted them with great DELHI
Grafton.
Zone, two. three, four
He smiled winningly at Pete -Four
hundred dollars. Mr.. Sheriff. Now will
you be good enough to hand over that
note and the change and then put
yourself and that pickle you're wear.
ing In your face on the other side OF
the doorT'
II amt got the note with me, Mr..
Duncan"
"Then perhaps you won't mind going
to the bank for %
Half suffocated. Pete assented. saw
right. I'll go and git it. Kin I have the
money!
Certainly" Duncan extended the
bills. then on second thought withheld
them. II presume you're regular
sheriff." he inquired.
Very proudly Pete turned back the
lapel of his coat and distended the
chest on which shone his nickel plated
badge Of Office. Duncan examined II
with grave admiration.
ITS beautiful" he said, with
sigh. Here"
Gingerly Pete grasped the bills,
thumbed them over to make sure they
were real and bolted as for his life
his coattails level on the breeze. There
hoated back to Duncan and old Sam
his valedictory. "Waal. I'll be dod.
gastedt'
With short. quiet laugh Duncan
made as though to go out to the back
yard. where the new stock was being
delivered
I'm going" he said hurriedly, ito
lind me hatcher and knock the stuff
ing out OF some of those packing
cases. Want TO get all that truck in
doors before nlghtfall. you know"
But old Sam wasn't to be put Off by
any such obvious subterfuge as that.
He put himself In front of Duncan.
NAT. my boy" he said. tremulous,
Il can't let this go through. can't
allow you
There. now" Duncan told him un.
concernedly. yet kindly. don't say
anything more. It's over and done
with"
But you mustn't. I'll turn over the
store to you IT,
20 Lordr' Duncan's dismay was as
genuine as his desire to escape Ora
hams gratitude. 'No--don'ti Please
don't do thatw
But ! must do something. my boy.
l can't accept so great kindness un-
less" said Graham. with a timid fash
Of hope. you'll consider a partner
ship
That's itp' cried Duncan, glad of
any way out Of the situation. That's
the way to do tia partnership. No;
please don't say any more about II just
now. We can settle details later.
We've got to get busy. Tell you what
wish you'd do while I'm bursting
open those boxes, IL you don't mind
going down to the station to make sure
that everything's"-
"Yes. I'll go: I'll go at once" Sam
CROPPED for Duncan's hand. caught and
held 1t between both his own. tiff
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03
THE
FORTUNE
HUNTER
Novelized by
LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
From the Play of the
Same Name by
WINCHELL SMITH

CHAPTER XII.
- UNCAN went home for his mid.
day meal. 1t wasn't much OF
IL walk from Sam Graham's
store to Miss Carpenters, and
he didn't mind In the least.
On this particular day be was sin
cerely hungry. but he had much to
think about besides, and between the
two he just bolted his food and made
of hotfoot for the store ~,
Naturally. knowing nothing about
Sans note. although be knew Pete
Willing by sight as the sheriff and
town drunkard in one, 1t didn't worry
him ut all to discover that gentleman
lacking toward the store as he hurried
up Beech street, eager to get back to
his job. The first intimation that he
had of anything seriously amiss was
when he entered, following Pete
Pete Willing. sheriff and born drunk.
ard, is the best natured man in the
world, as a general rule. Drunk or
sober, Radville tolerates him for just
shot On tWO OCCdSIO0S Is
he irritable and unmanagea ble-when
his wife gets after him about the
drink and when he has a duty to per-
form in his official capacity.
Tall. gaunt, gangling and loose joint
ed. Duncan. returning to the store
from lunch. found Pete standing in
the middle of the floor. hands in peck
cts and noisome stogy thrust into
a corner of his mouth.
'T'm sorry about this, SAM" he bel
lowed. but there amt no use wastin'
words bout it. I'm here on business. :"
but what's the matter. sheriff ~
Graham asked. his voice breaking.
"Ah. you know you got a note due
at the bank, don't your"
Eyes, but
well. it's protested. Y understand
that. don't you? I'm here to serve
the papers on to you
"But-but there must be some mis-
take" Sam clutched blindly for his
hat I'll step over and see Mr.. Lock.
wood. He's always been kind. very
kind"
"Naw" Pete bawled. "Mr. Lockwood
don't want to see you unless you can
settle. Y can save yourself the trou-
BILE. Y gottuh put up or git out
got orders from him soons got
judgment to close y'up. And that goes.
seev
Toto turn me out of the store,
Peter Graham's world had slipped
from beneath his feet he was over
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03
YOU'RE MR.. DuNoAN2" HE ASKED.

YOU'RE MR.. DUNCAN" HF ASKED.
my studies" he pursued primly, but
nevertheless feel I should be earning
something too"
That's right-that's the kind Of
spirit I like to see in a young man.
You always go to church, don't your
mo, sir-Sundays only"
That's what mean. D. you drink?"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

sUTHERLASD'S EAGLE EYE sAlVE
Good for Nothing but the Eyes
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-02-03

CHAPTER XII.
- UNCAN went home for his mid.
day meal. 1t wasn't much of
D walk from Sam Graham's
store To Miss Carnanfar,s and