Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-18

In FOrty-SecOnd street. 10 the prison
village OF Ossining
Detective Lieutenant Michael Kear-
ney presented himself i'm the warden's
office M Sing Sing at 1890 O'Clock the
morning after the escape OF convict
No CD. los
He showed his authority to the
warden and said abruptly. I'VE put
him I'm here for life. and we want TO
get him back here and keep him here.
The warden flushed. but controlled
his anger.
We'll. this isn't exactly the place 10
hunt for No 60. 10S said he He left
here about II O'clock last night"
Did be have any help from the out
side?" asked Kearney
None that we know OF He man
aged TO slip out in a box with lot Of
machinery
Did he get any inside helpr
None that we know or"
Did he have cellmate.
He did"
I'D like TO talk with him"
In few minutes the great hulk OF
Bill Hawkins showed in the door OF
the office.
Kearney had taken chair with his
back 10 a window filed with sunlight
The old convict saw him, but could
not make out his features because OF
the glare In his eyes. He sensed the
human bloodhound in him, however.
He recognized the big feet and droopy
form Of the plain clothes man and was
fully acquainted with che old trick OF
sitting with the back to the light.
Bill nodded 10 the warden.
Hello. Bill" was kearney's greet
ing. The detective had recognized him
as an old offender
Bill turned 10 him and walked so
that the light would not be directly in
his eyes. From better position be
studied the detectives face, moment
The detective here would like to ask
you some questions" said the warden
How much more time you got to
serve, Bill?" asked Kearney.
Ten years and then some" was the
answer
Marks against youi"
The old burglar hesitated
HE amt got no stripes on his arm.
warden" said Kearney. Would you
mind finding out what the prison
charges were against himf"
The deputy warden furnished the
record. 1t showed that on his own
confession he had been found guilty
of planning to escape and had suf
fered the addition of more than two
years extra time to his sentence. A
suit Of clothes had been found in his
cell. the report OF the conviction re-
lated.
You got the suit still. warden?" ask
ed Kearney.
Yes"
The deputy was sent for IT,
Try on the coat. Bill" ordered Kear.
ney when the clothes were brought
him
Bill, smothered volcano Of anath
emas, did as he was instructed The
sleeves Of the coat reached barely be
yond the elbows OF his gorilla like
a. MS anu ~ liSul was " ludl buttons
and buttonholes were good six inch
es apart
You didn't expect TO escape In
thatf' asked Kearney
The convict ignored the question
You made IL for your cell mate who
did escape" the detective said sharply.
What are you kicking about" de-
manded BILL his sunken eyes flashing
hate as he spoke. "Aint taklm. the
extra timeT"
but you don't have To. Bin" coaxrd
Kearncy. You can get that time tax
en OF and then some OF the origina,
sentence. too, IL yOn will help us ont
The bribe was offered
Bill sneered aud looked TO the
wardei. as IL In SupplicatiOu that
Kearney be kicked from the room
The warden had no sympathy with
the class OF work his detertive visitor
was indulging in. Tie made a motion
with his hand to the convict. sign To
him to control himself
Nothing doing" said the old bur
glar TO Kearney.
You've served good part OF your
sentence" suggested Kearney. Now.
suppose | get a pardon or a parole
through for you. will YOU helpY'