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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1922)
( (Generosity of People of This World Amazing (linaha Bee Shoe Fuiid Ap peal Meeting Wonderful Response, Even From Poor Themselves. The generosity of people amazes us. lu this old world, where we always nre hearing so much about selfish to ss and coldness, there are thousands who give freely to help others, give without hope of any reward, give just because they have kind hearts. Such men and women, yes and chil dren, make The Omaha Bet s Free Shoe fund possible. Many of these generous folks are poor themselves. But they have learned the beauty of helping others. "Mother washes every day and scrubs offices at night, but she can only make enough to pay our rent, S8 a month, and get corn meal and beaus and .bread foi^ us five chil dren to eat and we haven't any shoes any more and we hope we can ' get some. We will be so lis^py and thankful if we do. Thank you." That Is a sample of letters that come to the fund. Every case is in vestigated carefully by a school teach er (without cost to the fund)? so that no unworthy cases creep In. Your charity dollar is 100 per cent efficient when given to the Froc Shoe fund. Among today's contributions is ?10 from the "City Federation of Woodmen Circle, forwarded by Mrs. K. E. Me. Kelvy, chairman of the philanthropic committee. Acknowledged prnimiftl.i 91,510.13 llahy (Msirfp l. <». f» . Oinalm 1.00 Alissli.n Kensington club 3.00 No Name. 2.00 V. P. S. 1.00 € barb's Amlre. Fuller ton, Neb. 2.30 Aim. Fred Knbh. Douglas, Neb. . . 2.00 A. Netijahr, (iresham, Neb. .. 2.00 j A'an 11. Wiggins. Lebanon, Neb..,. 2.00 Kay C. Alurpliy, Lebanon, Neb.... 2,00 AV. AV. club. 2.00 Mm. A. Swoboda. 3.00 J. AV. r 5.00 Casta . 2.00 AV. A. PHI. 6.00 Margaret Lee Dassler. Topeka, Kan.. . 5.00 Flkborn Pythian Sisters' Kensing ton, Kikiioru, \eb.^ 5.on A'rlend, Pierre. Neb. . . 5.00 Nick Klein. Stcinauer. Nel* 2AMI (.race Mevlrh, Lewellen, Neb. . . . 2.0ft Mrs. O. 4. Pickard. 5.00 A. A. Carlson Hi Co., Mead. Neb . 2.00 Mrs. Alice Howe. Hartington. Neb. 1.00 j Lyman llrown, Da\id City. Neb.. 3.00 | II. A. AV. 2.00 Mildred RaMiilitrtI, North Loup. . .... _» 00 \. N. Vjir^on. KriiMin. N**b l«o " fi.f Nrli . 5.00 j *Hc« F. N 5.on t runk Brim, Vtruninjc. »H 1.00 “• H. Sanford 5.00 "• P 2.00 Bard Mlllrr. Fait* I lly, Nr|». <Br«* H*1' » 1.00 ttinnhn Jim 1.00 )• <• ft ' i.tm 1 it> VHrmtlon «f \\ end la r n fjrrle . 10.00 Mime 2. INI \ Friend | .00 llnppy Hour • luh. TliiirMuu, Neb 3.00 May uard s»j le*. I Jean Ni)lee 1.00 t lii'ibetii bnylt* 1.oo '• es- • 3.00 'lr^. s. Ilornemeler. Klmanod. ^eb. t .00 Mary R**iff. H no Koine ' Miller. 5.U0 Toi*] .91.037.03 Your happiness over giving some* ' thing to help these cold waifs will warm your heart all (he days of your l:(e. Do it now. Give as you have be»*n blessed. Address "Fret* Shoe Fund,” The | Omaha Hee. Omaha, Neb." Daily Prayer Pray now unto the Lord our God.— Jor. 47 thank Thee, our Heavenly Fath er, for Thy rare over us through the past night. We thank Thee for the Bibtp. Help us to understand it, to believe it, to obey u and to love it. W e thank Thee, Blessed Saviour, that Thou didst come from heaven to earth that we might go from earth to heaven; that Thou didst die that we might' live. Wo thank Thee that Thou didst rise from the dead, ascend up on high, and dost ever live to tn* 'ercede for us. We thank Thee that Thou didst say, “Come unto me all >e that labor and are heavy iden, to The* . Have mercy rn us. We and 1 will give you rest.'' We come have don*- wrong. Forgive us. We want to do right; help us. We are sinners: be Thou our Savior. Fill us with Thy Spirit; consecrate us to Thy service. Comfort the trout*.* I guide th** perplexed; strengthen the Weak; succor the tempted. Bless our country. Hless Thy Church ever*. Where, and bless all Christian work ers. Fill the whole earth with Thy j glory. Wo ask all in the name of our j Lord Jesus Christ, and for His sake ; we pray, •*Go.l bl* -*3 our going out, Nor les.-< our coining in, An• i make thorn sur*-*. C***l bless our dally bread. And blrs*3 what’er «o do, what’er endure. ! May <tentti unto Ills peace awake us, ; And heirs unto Ills salvation make ua." i Amen. Klt'I t A HI* BOYD WEB8TBR, 1). V.. "Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Whether you have lost a cow, a pet dog, ring, ■valuable papers, etc., ad vertise your loss In the “Lost und Found’’ column tn the “Want" Ad section of The Omaha Bee. WHY Buy unripe, sour Grapefruit when you can get #Ripe, Juicy and of the Finest Flavor,bearing the Atwood Trade-Mark on every wrapper. Now Arriving in this Market Buy it by the bur—it will keep for necks Wholesale Distributor; TRIMBLE BROTHERS THE MYSTERY GIRL By CAROLYN WELL*. V<Copyrl*bt. lllj.l (Continued from YeMerdny.) A Broken Teacup. “I’ll tell her you're here, hut I'm | noways sure, she’ll see you.’’ Mrs. Adams stood, her hand on the. doorknob, as she looked doubtfully at Kmily Bates and her nephew. “Why not?’’ asked Mrs. Fates. In astonishment, and Pinky echoed, "w hy not, Mrs. Adams?” “She's queer,” Mrs. Adams came back into the room, closed the door, and spoke softly. “That’s what she 1s. Mrs. Bates, queer 1 can't make I her out. She's been here more'n a week now, and I do say she gets queer er every day. Won't make friends with anybody—won't speak at all at the table—never comes and sits with us of an afternoon or evening—just keeps to herself. Now, that ain't nat ural for a young girl.’’ “How old is she?” "Nobody knows. She looks like 19 or 20. but she has the ways of a woman of 40—as far's having her own way's concerned. Then again, she’ll pet the cat or smile up ut Mr. Adams like a child. 1 can't make her out ut all. The boarders are all fear fully curious—that’s one reason 1 take her part. They’re a snoopy lot, and I make them let her alone." “You like her. then?” “You can't help liking her—yet she is exasperating. You.ask her a ques tion and she stares at you and walks off. Not really rude—but just as if you weren't there! JVell, I’ll tell her you're nere, anyway." It was only by Ills extraordinary powers of persuasion that Pinky Payne had won his aunt's consent to make this call, and, being Sunday afteroon, the recognized at home day in Corinth, they had gone to the Adams house unannounced and asked for Miss Austin. Upstairs, Mrs. Adams tapped at the girl’s door. It was opened slowly—it would seem, grudgingly—and Anita looked out inquiringly. “Callers for you. Miss Austin,” the landlady said, cheerily. "For me? I know no one.” "Oh. now, you come on down. It's Mrs. Bates, and her nephew. Pinky Payne. They’re our best people—” “What makes you think I want to see your best people?” 'X don t say you do. but they want to so<> you—and—oh, pshaw', now, bo 1 a little sociable. It won t hurt you.” "Please say to Mrs. Bates that I have no desire to form new acquaint I nin es, and l beg to he excused from appearing.” "But do you know who she is? Bhe’s the lady that’s going to marry Dr. Waring, the new president. And Pinkney Payne, her cousin, is a mighty nice boy.” Mrs. Adams thought she detected an expression of wavering on the girl’s face, and she followed up her advantage. "Yes, he's an awfully nice chap and Just about your age. I should judge.” "I’ll go down.” said Miss Austin, briefly and Mrs. Adams indulged in a sly smile of satisfaction. “It’s Pinky that fetched her,” she thought to herself. “Young folks are young folks the world over.” Triumphantly, Mrs. Adams ushered Anita into the small parlor. “Mrs. Bates,” she said, “and Mr. Payne—Miss Austin?’ Then she left them, for Esther Adams had strict notions of her du ties as a hoarding house landlady. "Mrs. Bates?” Anita said, going to tier and taking her hand. "Yes, Miss Austin—1 am very glad to know you.” But the words ceased suddenly os Emily Bates looked Into the girl’s eyes. Such a depth of sorrow was there, such unmistakable tragedy and a hint of fear. What could it all. mean? Surely* this was a strange girl. "Wo have never met before, have we?" Mrs. Bates said, almost In voluntarily, for the girl's gaze .was too intent to be given to a stronger. “No,' Anita said, recovering her poise steadily, but slowly—"not that I remember.” ”\Vo have.” burst forth the irre pressible Pinky. "1 say. Miss Austin, please realize that I’m here as well Buy a Useful Present IT WILL BE APPRECIATED / New Leather Vests Wool-lined. Better than a sweater. Keeps out the wind. Ladies wear them. Cost the army $7.50. Special price— *3.75 U. S. Army Shirts Not Imitations. Genuine Olive Drab Wool Serge, only $3,45 Regulation Shoes $5.50 O. D. WOOL BLANKETS FULL BED SIZE 3- 3i/2 lb. .. $2.96 4- 4y2 lb. ...... $3.45 Sweaters—All Wool. A Beautiful Assortment at Suprisingly Low Prices. Look at These Before Buying. Scott Omaha Tgnt and Awning Co. 15th and Howard as my more celebrated aunt! Don't you remember the morning 1 met you on the bridge—and you were just alKmt to throw yourself over the para pett” "Oh. no, I wasn't,” and a delight ful smile lighted the dark little face. The lips were very scarlet, hut it was unmistakably nature's own red, and as they parted over even and pearly teeth, the smile transformed Miss Au stin into a real beauty. It disappeared quickly, however, and Pinky Payne thenceforward made it his earnest endeavor to bring it back as often as possible. "Of course, you weren't," agreed Mrs. Bates, "don't pay any attention to that foolish boy." "I'm a very nice boy, if I am fool ish," Pinky declared, but Miss Austin vaguely ignored him, and kept her intent gaze fixed on Emily Bates. "We thought perhaps you would go with us over to Dr. Waring’s for tea," Mrs. Bates said, after an inter val of aimless chat. “It would, I am sure. !><■ a pleasant experience for you. Wouldn't you like it?” “Dr. Waring's," repeated Anita, her voice low and tense, gs if the idea was of more importance than it seemed. “Yes; I may take you, for doctor is my fiance—we are to be married next month." "No!" cried the girl, with such a sharp intonation that Mrs. Bates was startled. ' “Sure they are,” put in Pinky, anxious to cover up any eccentricity on the part of ibis girl in whom he took an increasing interest, "They're as blissful as two young turtledoves. Come ori, Miss Austin, let's go over there. It's .1 duck of a house to go to, and Jolly good people there. The view from the study window Is worth going miles to sec. You're an artist —yes?” "I sketch sonic,” was the brief re ply. "All right; if you can find a pret tier spot to sketch on this terrestrial 1 globe than the picture by the Waring study window, i'll buy it for you! j Toddle up and get your hat.' ins gay good nature was Infectious! and Anita smiled again as site went for her hat and cost I. The walk was hut a short one. and when they entered tlie Waring home they found a cheery group having tea in the pleasant living room. Dr. Waring was not present and Mrs. Peyton was pouring tea, while Helen and Robert Tyler served it. The capable I to had always Sunday after noon for his holiday, and while Nogi the Japanese second man, was willing enough, his training was Incomplete, and his blunders frequent. He was a new servant and though old Ito had hopes of educating hint, Mrs. Pey ton was doubtful about it. However, she thought soon the responsibilities of the Waring menage would be hers no longer, and she resolved to get along with the inexperienced Nogi while site remained. Mrs. Peyton was very regretful at the coming change of affairs. She had looked upon John Waring as a confirmed bachelor, and had not expected lie would ever marry. Now, she declared, he was marrying only because he thought it wiser for a col lege president to have a wife as a part of his domestic outfit. Helen disagreed with her mother about this. She said llr. Waring had began to talA a personal interest in ttie .attractive Mrs. Bates before he had any idea of becoming presi dent of the university. But it didn't matter. The wedding was imminent, and Mrs. Peyton had received due notice that her services would bp Bo longer needed. It was a blow to her. and it had made her depressed and disconsolate. Also, a little resentful, even spiteful toward Emily Bates. The housekeeper greeted Miss Au stin with a cold smile, and then dis regarded her utterly. Helen was frankly curious and met the newcomer with full intention of finding out all about her. For Helen Peyton had heard of Miss Mystery from her friend and admirer. Robert Tyler, who, however, did not report that the girl had snubbed him more than once. One or two other guests were pres ent and. having been told of Mrs. Bates' arrival, Pr. Waring* and lii* secretary came from the study and joined the others at tea. With a welcoming smile, John War ing greeted his fiancee, and then Mrs. Bates turned to the girl she had brought. “Miss Austin," she said, “let mo present Pr. Waring. John—Miss Anita Austin." At that moment Helen Peyton of fered Waring a cup «»f tea. and he was in the act of taking it from her hand when Mrs. Bates made the introduc tion. The cup and saucer fell to the floor with a crash, and those nearest saw the doctor's face hlanoh suddenly white, and his hand clench on a near by chair. Divers Opinion' n( "Miss Myslw).” With a sudden, desperate effort .John Waring pulled himself together, and gave a little laugh, as he directed JJogi to remove the wrecked teacup. “Pick up the four corners and carry it all off at once,” he ordered, point ing to the small rug ofe which the cup had fallen and Nogt, a little clumsily, obeyed, "Pardon the awkwardness, Miss Austin," he said, turning to smile at the girl, hut even as lie did so, his voioe trembled, and he turned hastily away." “What is it, John?" asked limlly Bates, going to his side, "Are you ill?" "No—no, dear; It’s—it's all right. That foolish teacup upset my nerves. I ll go off by myself foi a few mo ments.” Somewhat abruptly, lie left the room and went back to his study. Listening intently, Mrs Bates heard him lock the door on the Inside. "I'm sorry," she said, turning to Anita, "but I know you'll forgive Hr. Waring. He is under so much strain at. present, and a foolish accident, like the broken teacup, is enough to give him a nervous shock.” "I know," said the girl, sympa theically. "He must be very busy and absorbed." To Lockwood's surprise. Miss Aus tin was really gay and merry and quite liekl her own in the chaff and repartee. Yet, as Lockwood noted her more closely Ills quick perception told him her gaycty was forced. The secretary’s ability to read hi) man nature was almost uncanny, and he truly believe*! the girl was mak ing merry only by reason of her firm determination to do so. Why? He wondered. (Jordon I am *k wood was a rare type of man. lie was possess**! of the most impassive face, the most lmmo ple, and in his quiet but effective way, er Allowed himself to show the slight est excitement or oven interest This habit acquired purposely at first, had grown upon 1dm until it was second nature. He would not admit any thing could move him, could stir his i poise or disturb bis equanimity. He heard the most gratifying or I he most exasperating news with equal atten tion and equal lack of surprise or en thusiasm. Yet. though ibis may sound unnat 'tractive, so great was Lockwood’s per sonality. so responsive and receptive, his real nature beneath his outer calm, that all who really knew him liked him and trusted him. Waring depended on him in every respect.* Ho was more than a secre tary to his employer. He was coun selor and friend as well. And Waring appreciated this, and rated Lockwood high in his esteem and .affection. And now. Gordon Lockwood smiled patronizingly at himself, as he was forced to admit an unreasonable, in explicable interest in a slip of a girl with a dark, eerie little face and a manner grave and gay to extremes. (To lie Continued Tomorrow.) She wet the first wo men who ever climbed Holgar’s path. He hated women so much he let her walk into a beartrap. Arthur Stringer carries a strong man through deceit to hatred—and from hatred to love, in ’‘The Bear Trap” in JANUARY (oshiopolitan at newsstands BEK WANT ADS BRING UBSUDTS SAVE and PROSPER Your founds Are Absolutely Open an account i Safe in This Institution to<ur John F. Flack, President George C. Flack, Treasurer R. A. McEachron, Vice Preaident E. N. Bovell, Secretary John T. Brownlee, Aeet. Secy. Robert Dempster, Director Occidental Building & Loan Association Corner lRth and Harncr Streets Orcanised 1889 ■ ^ Most Certain of Appreciation Are Those Gifts " for Men Which A re Chosen From a Man’s Store Buy His Gift Where He Buys—at Barker’s Eliminate all chance work of displeasing him this Christmas—give practical, sen sible gifts, something to wear—and buy it where he would select such articles— at Barker’s. Our vast stocks of Holiday Furnishings afford a won ■ derful field for choosing and, as usual, Barker Prices bespeak extreme values. 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