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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1923)
Long Search for Alleged Bandit Ends at Fremont Officers Refuse Plea of George f Thompson That Woman Companion Accompany Him to Ohio. Fremont, Neb., Sept. 19.—George Thompson, alias Sandy Kilgore, al leged auto thief and stickup man, left Wednesday afternoon, in custody of an officer, for Newark, O., but with out his feminine companion. Despite bis pleadings, threats and promises, the officials decreed that the woman who was with him at the time of his arrest and asked to be placed in jail with him, could not accompany Thompson on his return trip to Newark. Thompson and the woman were ar rested by Fremont officials when they were unable to produce a mar riage license or prove ownership of the auto they were driving. Both In sisted that they were married. The alleged wife said her home Is In North Platte, where she said she Joined Thompson on his cross-country trip. When arrested, no charges were preferred against the woman, but she insisted that she be Jailed In order that she might be near Thompson. She refused to leave alone. Thompson is wanted In Ohio for an alleged holdup last June and his ar rest ends a nationwide search for him. Plainview Club Raises S85 for Japanese Relief Plainvlew, Neb., Sept. 19.—The Plainview Community club held a "tag" day for the Japanese Red Cross relief fund and the sum of $25 was raised. Tickets were sold during the afternoon nnd evening, each ticket being good for a sandwich at a stand in the business section conducted by ;i c nunUtce of women. a Milk on J Malt Grain Ext. T powdsf | rnlfc M TA« Frod-Drink for All Agw "~f* A.toM ?— 1 __. MMOMi ^O^Cene'Si ra t ton -Pori e r 8YNOP18. Michael O’Halloran, an orphan news boy* * -little lame girl screaming w,ltn fright for fear that the will be placed In an orphanage. Her grand mother ban Juat died. Mickey is lympa thctie and takes the child to hla home and attemptK to car* for her. Douglas Bruce, a corporation lawyer, has seen Mickey and wants to adopt him a« his little brother. However, before he can mention the subject, Mickey dis appear*. He tells all of inis to Leslie Wlnton, his sweetheart, and declares that he will find Mickey yet. Mickey In the meantime struggles to get things for Lily Peaches, the little iaino girl. He finds that it is Impos sible to tell anyone about her for fear * hut any stranger will fores him to put the child In on orphanage. One woman threatens this and Mickey leaves her, determined to help no one for fear that In the conversation he will tell about the girl. He has hardly gone a block when a woman falls and strikes her head, losing consciousness. Ho helps take her to a hospital. There he meets a nurse, who gives nim things for Pearhes and Instructs nlm In how to care for her. Douglas Bruce and Leslie Wlnton be come engaged and on the morning fol lowing their betrothal go to the swamp to make the basket as agreed. The trip to the swamp Is made and the Minturna are called In to act as Judge?* on the baskets. During the iuriging they express mutual dislike for each other and shock Bruce and Leslie Wlnton. Mickey Is found by Leslie Wlnton and sent to Douglas Bruce. He refuses Bduce’s offer of brothershlp. but agrees to con sider a Jcb In the future. While talking to Bruce he tells why he dislikes Minturn and how he happens to know him. (Continued Prom Yesterday.) After, today, it was due you to s nd a word. You tried so hard, dear, and you gave me real joy for an hour. Then James carried out his threat. He did all to me he ntended, and more than he can ever know. I have agreed to him taking full possession of the boys, and going into a home such as he thinks suitable. They will be far better off, and since they scarce ly know me, they can’t miss me. Before you receive this, I shall have left the city. I can’t state just now where I am going or what I shall do. You can realize a little of my condition. If ever you are tired of home life and fa ntly tempted to neglect it for society, use me for your horrible example. Good-bye. NELLIE MINTURN. Leslie read this aloud. "It’s a relief to know that much,** she said with a deep breath. “I can’t imagine myself ever being ‘faintly tempted,’ but if I am, surely she Is right about the ‘horrible example.' Douglas, whatever did James Minturn have in that box?’* CHAPTER VIII. Big Brother. "I’ve no time to talk,” said Doug lass Bruce, as Mickey appeared the follow.ng day; "my work seems too much for one man. Can you help me?” - "Sure;” said Mickey, wadding his cap into his back pocket. Then he rolled his sleeves a turn higher, lifted his chin a trifle and stepped forward. "Say what!" It caught 1 'ouglas so suddenly there was no tune for co.iceaimept. He laugned heartily. "That's good!" he cried. Mickey grinned in comradesh.p. "First, these letters to the box in the hall.” "Next?” Mickey queried as he came through the door. ‘,‘This package to the room of the clerk in the city hall, and bring back • receipt bearing his signature.” Mickey saluted, laid the note insldft the cover of a book, pul it in the mid dle of the package, and a second later his gay whistle receded down the hall. " Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he Is old h» wii! not depart from it,' ” Douglas quoted. "Mickey has been trained until he would make a good trainer himself." In one-half the time the trip had taken the messenger boys Douglas was accustomed to employing, Mickey was back like the Gulf in the Forum, demanding "more.” "See what you can do for these SPECIAL OFFER Daylight Your Kitchen! Drive Out Gloom! GOOD LIGHTING makes your work easier and more pleasant. It is all important in the kitchen where you spend so many of your working hours. It drives a ny shadows—and glare and gloom. It saves eyes and prevents eyestrain, and makes it unnecessary to peer into the ovenn or cupboards. It enables you to do more work in your kitchen in less time with less effort. v0u can have good lighting in your kitchen by means of a Daylight Kitchen Unit. This new “daylight” unit makes your kitchen bright and cheerful. It is sanitary and easy to clean. It provides an abundance of good, soft and helpful artificial daylight in every part of the kitchen. Let us install the Daylight Kitchen Unit in your kitchen on 30 Days’ Free Trial. If you are satisfied at the end of that tints —only $6 —at the rate of 50c per month added to .vow light bill and the Daylight Kitchen unit im youre. Phone AT. 3100. NebraskdQ Power C j rooms, until the next errand is ready," suggested Douglas. Mickey began gathering up the morning papers, straightening the rugs, curtains and arranging the fur niture. “Hand this check to the janitor," sa:a Douglas. ‘‘And, Mickey. Kindly ask him if $2 was what I agreed lo pay him for my extras this week. " “Elire!” said Mickey. Douglas would have preferred “Yes sir. but ‘‘Sure!" was a permanent ejaculation decorating the tip of Mickey's tongue. The man watching closely did not fall to catch the flash of interest and the lining of tha boy figure as he pauked for instructions. When he returned Douglas said cas ually: “While I am at it, I'll pay off my messenger service. Take this check to the address and bring a re ceipt for the amount.’’ '“You are perfectly welcome to all I have and am,” said Douglas. "If you fall to take advantage of the offer, it w.ll be your own fault." “Yes, I guess It will,” reflected Mickey. "You gave me the chance. I am to blame If I don't cop on to It, and get In the game. I like you l Your work Is more Interesting thun odd jobs on the street, and you pay like a plute. You're being worked, though. You pay too much. If I work for you it would save you money to let me manage that; I could get you help and things a lot cheaper, then you could spend what you save on the Joy Lady's mak.ng her more joyous." "You are calling Miss Winton the Joy Lady?" “Yes," said Mickey. "Doesn't she just look it?” "She surely does," agreed Douglas. "It’s a good title. I know only two that are better. She sows happiness everywhere. What about your Lily girl and her doll?” "Doll doesn't go. That's a Precious Child!" "I see! Lily is a little girl you like, Mickey?” "Lily Is the llttlest girl you ever saw,” answered Mickey, "with a bad hack so that she hasn't ever walked; and she's so sweet—she’s the only thing I've got to love, so I love her 'til It hurts. Her back Is one thing I'm saving for. I'm going to have it Carreled as soon as I get money, and she grows strong enough to stand it.” “Carreled?" queried Douglas won deringly. “You know the man who put dif ferent legs on a dog?” said Mickey. "I often read about him In papers I sell. I th nk he can fix her back. But not yet. A Sunshine Nurse I know sayB nobody can help her back 'til she grows a lot stronger and fat ter. She has to have milk and be rubbed with oil, and not be Jerked for a while before it's any use to begin on her bck.” “That's all right then,” said Doug las. “Any time you see she needs anything. Mickey, I’d be glad if you would tell me or Miss Wlnton. She loves to do kind things to little sick ch.ldren to make them happier.” “So do I,” said Mickey. "And Lily is my Job. But that isn't robbing Miss Joy Lady. She can love herself to death if she wants to on hundreds of little, sick, cold, miserable chil dren, in every cellar and garret and tenement of the east end of Multi polls. The only kind thing God did for them out there was to give them the first chance at sunrise. Mutlop olls hasn’t ever followed Hl» example by giving them anything." "Now I am driving to the golf grounds for an hour's play," said Douglas. "Will you go and caddy for me?” • "1 never did. I don’t know how,” answered Mickey. "You can learn, can’t you?” sug gested Douglas. "Sure!” suid Mickey. "I’ve seen boys carrying golf clubs that hadn't enough sense to break stone right. I can learn, but my learning might spoil your day's sport.” "It would be no big price- to pay for an intelligent caddy,” replied Doug las. "Mr. Bruce, what price Is an in telligent caddy worth?” "Our Scotch Club pays BO cents a game and each man employs his own boy If he chooses. The club used to furnish boys, but since the Big Brother movement began, so many of the men have boys In their offices they are accustpmed to, and wunt to give a run over the hills after the day’s work, that the rule has been changed. I can employ you, If you want to serve me.” "What time would we get back?’ he asked. "Depends on how late I play, and whether I have dinner at the club house, say seven as a rule, maybe ten or later at times." "Nothing doing!” said Mickey promptly. "All right then. I’m sorry!” ex claimed Douglas. "So nm I," said Mickey. "But not about the Job!” Douglas laughed. “Well come along this evening and look on. I'll be back before six and I’ll run you where we did last night, if that is close to your home.” "Thanks," said Mickey. "I’d love to, but you needn't bother about tak ing me home. I can make it if I start at hIx. Hhall I take the things back to the cafe?" "Let them go until morning," said Douglas. "What becomes of the little cakes?” "Their fate Is undecided. Have you any suggestions?” "I should worry!” he exclaimed. "They’d fit my pocket. I could hike past the hospital and ask the Sun shine Lady; If she said so. I could take them to Lily. Bet she never tasted any like them. If it's between her and the cafe selling them over, s'pose she takes the cake?" Mickey's face was one big Insinuat ing. suggestive smile. Douglas’ was another. "Suppose she does," he agreed. Then Douglas said: “Now this ends work for the day. Next comes play time." "Then before wq begin to play we ought to finish business," soldi Mickey. "I have been thinking over what you said the other day, and while t was right about some of it, 1 was mistaken about part," continued Mickey. "And you are Just the kind of a man I’d like to be; so If the door ain’t shut, guess I'll stick around afternoons.” "Not all day? Inquired Douglas. "Well you see I am In the paper business and that takes all morning.” explained Mickey. "I can always fin ish my first batch by noon, lots of times by ten; from that on to six I could work for you.” "Don't you think you could earn more with me, and In the winter at least, be more comfortable?" asked Douglas. "Winter!" cried Mickey, his face whitening. "Yes," said Douglas. "The news boys always Jook frightfully cold in winter.” "You know I forgot It," he said. "X was so took up with what I was do ing, and thinking right now, that I forgot a time ever was coming when it gets blue cold, and little kids freeze. Gee! I almost wish I hadn't thought of It. I guess I better s 11 my paper business, and come with you all day. X know I could earn more. I Just sort of hate to give up the papers. I been at them so long I've had such a good time. 'I like tr See The Pay Only a Month for rugs and carpets. And itcleansdraperies,curtains, upholstered furniture, high mouldings, radiators, closets just as easily. Find out. 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That's the way I always start my cry, I do.’ "There's messenger work In my business." “1 Reel I like that! I like your ■work all right,” said Mickey. "Gim me a few days to sell my route to the best advantage I can, and I'll come all day. I'll come for about half what you are paying now." "But you admit you need money urgently.” “Well not so urgently as to skin a friend to get it—not even with the winter I hadn't thought of coming. Gee—I don't know just what I am going to do about that.” "For yourself, Mickey?" Inquired Douglas. v. .. . "Well In a way, yes," hesitated Mickey, "There are things to think about! Gee I got to hump myself while the sun shines! If you Bay so, then I'll get out of the paper bind ness as soon as I can; and I’ll begin work for you steady at noon tomor row. I’ve seen you pay out over seven today. I'll come for six. Is It a bargain?" •No.” said Douglas, ”lt isn’t! The Janitor bill was for a week of half done work. The messenger bill was for two days, no caddying at all. If you come you will come for not has than eight and what you earn extra over that. I don't agree to better service for less pay. If you will have things between us on a commercial basis, so will I." •'Shall I sit up with your man?" asked Mickey. >"My friends sit beside me,” said Douglas. While the car was running its smoothest, while the country Mickey had not seen save on rare newsboy excursions, flashed past, while the wonder of the club house, the links, and the work he would have loved to do developed, he shivered and crid In his tormented little soul “Gee. how will I ever keep I-lly warm?” Douglas noticed his abstraction»and wondered. He had epected more ap preciation of what Mickey was see ing and doing; he was coming to the realization that he would find out what was In the boy’s heart In his own time and way. On the home run, when Douglas reached his rooms, he told the driver to take Mickey to the end of the car line; the boy shyly In terposed to ask If he might go to the "Star of Hope Hospital," so Douglas changed the order. Mickey's passport held good at the hospital. The Sunshine Nurse in spected the cakes and approved them. She was so particular she even took a tiny nibble of one and,said: "Sugar, flour, egg and shortening—all right Mickey, those can't hurt her. And how is she today?” "Fine!" cried Mickey. "She Is get ting a lot stronger already. She can sit ftp longer and help herself better, and she's got ribbons, the prettiest you ever laid eyes on, that a lady gave me for her hair, and they make her pink and nicer; and she's got a baby doll in long clean white dresses to snuggle down and stay with her all day; and she's got a slate, and a book, and she knows 'cow' and 'milk' and my name, and today she Is learn ing 'bread.' Tomorrow I am going to teach her 'baby,' and she can say her prayer too nice for anything, once w» got It fixed ao she'd say It at all.” "What did you leach her, Mickey?’ “ ‘Now 1 lay me.' ” "Mickey, Is there enough of such » little girl to furnish a piece of poetry every day?' asked the nurse. "Surest thing you know!" cried Mickey enthusiastically. “Why there are the hundred gold rlnga on her head, one for each: and her eyes, tender and teasy, and aad and glad, one for each: and the color of them different a dozen times a day, and her little white face, and her lips, and her smile, and when she'a good, and when she’s bad; why miss, tjiere's enough of Idly for a book big as Mr. Bruce's biggest law book." (Continued in The Morning Bee.l Because of the women's elaborate hairdressing Japan Is a nation with out millinery stores. 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