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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1923)
Pelham Affair A_ Gottis' Tracy • « mutuum rrom Yesterday.> "Is that really Mr. Prldeaux, of the 'lard'?’’ he inquired. "I 'ndoubtedly," said Pelham “Well, you never can take the book by the cover. I saw the bishop . the other day, an' he was the dead spit of a chap I gev' two months to for double D. last Monday.” “What’s double D?" Inquired Pel ham. "Drunk and disorderly. A fair cough drop Ibis bird was. Nearly tore my tunic off, and chewed my ear. he did.” As the car sped west the soldier saw newsboys racing along with the early editions of the evening papers. Kvery euntents hill proclaimed the murder of l.udy Pelham. Within another hour the death of her slaver would become Every Child Should Have an Account Started One Today for the Babies Born Today to Paul and Alma Nelsen, 39th and Grover, girl. Ralph and Elizabeth Viner. Caspar and Mary Offutt, 145 North 34th, girl. Courtesy of Strand Theater, Showing “Kis Children's Children” Your Child Should Have One State Savings and Loan Association 317 S. 17th St. JA 2443 “His Children’s Children” At the Strand Today announces more new sav ings accounts for the babies of Elmer and Ella Spencer, 4019 Charles St. • Joseph and Sophie Wasi koski, 4218 S. 39th St. C. F. and Nellie Crisman, 2821 E St. —' $4 Starts an | Account; I Every Child ■ Should Have One Standard Savings £ Loan Association 1822 DougUs St. AT 9701 Known, nn good nr ill, the affairs of his disunited family were now public property, yet lie was far from realiz ing how the crime experts on the staff of the news organizations of London would delve and probe into each chink and cranny of the mystery until it would be in all men’s mouths. In deed. his reflections took another turn. By idle chance he knew more about the reallv sensational elements of the crime than might ever be published and he could not help admiring the thoroughness and efficiency of the criminal investigation department. It was a natural corollary that if he, a mere migrant through* this great city, had a share in the hunt after this particular set of criminals, there must be hundreds of other mysteries of politics, finance, and the underworld at largo, with whose 'Strange twists and turns the department and its of ficers were familiar. It happened that the car stood in the front row of traffic coming out of Comhill which was held up at the bank, and he watched with admira tion the way in which a few constables manipulated six converging lines of vehicles, and ushered them into their desired channel, no matter which of the other five directions was sought. And suddenly the thought gripped him that Mr. Somers was in earnest in offering him a place in th4 splen did force which not only dealt with London’s crime hut entered into its daily life in so many beneficent ways. It was*a man’s job, this safeguarding of so many millions of human beings. Why grow apples In Nova Scotia when one might share in the responsibilities of such capable public servants as Somers and Prideaux? For some time that morning Scotland Yard as a c areer dwarfed all else in his-mind. He was seated in bis flat when the telephone rang a few minutes before eleven o’clock. “Somers speaking.” said the strong, pleasant voice; lie was beginning to know so well. “Sir Arthur Pelham is on«his way south, and I have asked York to acquaint him with Carre’s cap ture and death. You’ve seen the ras cal, 1 suppose?” “Yes. He is an utter stranger— probably a German Pole." ‘ Queer. The net is catching some odd fish. Now. I wonder if you will do me a favour?” “Anything possible.” “Well, it’s possible, but I shan’t make any fuss if you decline the com mission. Yet, in view of existing con ditions, it may he more than helpful if you undertake to meet your cousin at King’s Cross at 6:30 this evening “His Children’s Children” At the Strand This Week starts more accounts for the babies. $1 Started an J, Account for the Babies of John and Florence Russell, 4621 Vi S. 25th St. James and Mary Brooks, 4404 S. 28th St., twin girls. Arthur and Cecilia Martin, 4315 Fontenelle Blvd., girl. Your Child Should Have One, Too BUILDING—LOAN ASSOCIATION 322 S. 18th St. 35 Years in Omaha have you seen the features that make the MEW [ON the most versatile car in the world? At your Willys • Overland dealer r Pacific Ocean—maintain a lortnilhtly'Expreee eervice from Vancouver, B. C, to the Orient and make the Qgickegt Time Across the Pacific Full information from lot a l iteamihip agent* or R. S. F.lworthy, S. S. Gen. Agent, 40 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. For Freight Apply A. G. G. Louder, 913 M.i*rratic Bldg., Milwaukee, Wit. Canadian Pacific ir Spans The World_ BIG, FR POBLTRY SHOW At Auditorium Tuesday to Saturday .Starting Tuesday, this week, and running until Saturday night, the biggest and best poultry exhibit ever staged in th<t west. Over 3,000 birds; three national meets; birds from Ohio to Cali fornia, Wisconsin to Texas. Don't fail to come and sec the big show. FREE TO ALL THIS YEAR ana oner u> ten mni everytning you know while driving with him to Cedai Lodge.” Pelham nearly gasped with aston ishment. •'You really mean that?” was the only banal phrase that leaped to his inind. "1 do* Indeed.” "Tell him everything?” “Yes.” "Including-?” ''No names. But, yes. including our unknown friends.” “How about the lady?” "Settle that with her. She must meet you now.” “Well, you take my breath away. He may rebuff me, as before.” "That will lie his misfortune.” “Jh there anything new that I-?” “You will hear a good deal in due course. For the moment you huve an all sufficient story.” “All right. To assist you—and oth ers—I'll do what lies in my power." “Hood boy! Hive me a call between nine and ten tonight—if at liberty, that is.” Then Pelham smoked half a pipe, thought hard—how these two detec tives played into eaeh other's hands, he saw now one reason for Prideaux's unwonted reticence!—and got through to Cedar Lodge. Miss Phyllis Daunt came to the telephone at once. He had a notion that she was expecting to hear from him. Yes, she thought she might leave her aunt fur a couple of hours. That lady was in lied, and soundly dosed with bromide by a sen slide doctor. Lunch? She could not eat in a restaurant, hut if he awaited her at tiie Kensington Gale at 12:3U they might sit in the gardens for a while, and one could get a cup of tea in the Park restaurant. She was very anxious to discuss matters with him. Last night's dreadful occur rence had so altered everything. He did not quite grasp the signifi eance of those eont-luding words, but sought no explanations. ’’[lave you heard of this morning’s developments?" he said. "No. Surely nothing has happened to Sir Arthur?" “He is on his way to Londan. But the police have caught C’arre. He is dead.” "Did he fight? Have they killed him?" “No. It was his own act." "Oh, Ml-. Pelham, what a surfeit of horrors! I feel as though I can never be happy again!" “Why take that view? These tragic events must have been brewing for years.’’ "Ah, well. I cannot explain over the 'phone. 1410k for me at 12:30: Kensington Gale Is beyond the Albert Hall, you know. I'll come in the car.” • Kvideiitiv. she was looking forward to this meeting. Yet, lie was not quite happy about it now. Some bint of e melancholy not to be dispelled, sortie hint of inflexible purpose, had crept into her voice, lie was disturbed, without knowing why. Were those callous detectives using both the girl and himself as cat's paws? In the jargon of the Stock Kxchange, Scot land Yard experienced a heavy slump In Ills esteem. A welPappi.it.led car la ought Phyl lis to Kensington /late. The chauf feur gme Pelham a sharp look as he stepped forward to open the door. It was not that the man was surprised to find Miss Daunt meeting a strang er. lie, like peters the gardener, de tooted i he prewar likeness between the cousins. Phyllis was dressed in black, but not aggressivMy so. as she wore white gloves and had some white lace around her neck. She was far too health., and sun-browned to show out ward signs of strain, but her eyes had a pathetically hunted expression, end the smile with which she greeted Pelham was wistful, "How mu'-h tune can you spare?” she saiti. when ihe hands of the two met for a moment. "I am wholly at your disposal," said Pelham. She turned to Tomlinson. "Captain Pelham and 1 will be in the park until two o'clock," she said. "Will you pick me up here at that hour?” The chauffeur saluted, and went away at once. "Forgive a woman for changing her mind,” slm said pleasantly.“That lit tle drive lias made rue hungry. Shall we go to the open-air restaurant?” j They passed into the gardens, and many appraising glances were turned on them. They made a handsome cou ple. typically English, well-bred, per fectly poised, w ith the-Spring of youth and of fine physique. "Vou've had a pretty ted time since we parted yesterday,” began Pelham. "yes. 1 shall never forget last night's experience. 1 suppose l sh^ll have some unnerving hours again. i RaisinRread on Wednesday California latU-grapti and California tunihint—in a pit! Many kind> •/ Raitin Rail* —fraak and tampkngt It has become a custom everywhere — and so I bake it special for this day. Fresh from ovens you can get it today —golden, fine-flavored loaves, generous ly filled with plump and juicy Sun-Maid Raisins. It’s deliciously rich and fruity —and it’s healthful! Other Wednesday treats For you, I also bake specially for today many other tempting Sun-Maid Raisin Foods. There are rolls and cookies, cakes and coffee cakes, muffins, “snails” and my famous Sun-Maid Raisin Pie. You will find them delicious for Wednesday afternoon luncheon affairs. By bakers everywhere The finest Sun-Maid Raisin Bread and other Raisin Foods are prepared “Special for Wednesday” by bakers every week—everywhere. You can get them today at bakeries, grocery stores and delicatessens throughout the city. Serve them for dinner tonight, for the children’s and your own luncheon. And — try Raisin Toast for Thursday’s breakfast! th Pndor,rd by baker* everywhere, by , American Baker*’ A**nciatinn, and by Ratail Baker,' Aiaooiation o( America Raisin bread special onWednesdays ORTMAN’S SUN MAID RAIS IN BREAD Ortman’s Bakery 214-16 N. 16th St. Central Markets 1608 Harney, 114 S. 16lh Food Center IR14 I'arnnni St. None of us can escape the sorrowful things of life, hut my heart nearly stopped healing when I saw that poor >ld woman lying sprawled over a table, for all the world like a lay figure In an artist’s studio, which has been cast aside with its wooden Joints all askew." "Well, retribution has followed swift on the heels of the murderer. He Is a far more unlovely object, I assure you. I saw him this morning.” "Where?" "In a poverty-stricken Hast End tenement. He had taken poison, and the police had so much, difficulty in forcing the door that they reached him too late to try any remedies." "How did they find him so quickly? It Is quite marvelous.” "They had a slice of luck." and Pel ham related the adventures of Detec tive Dobson. He suppressed. how ever. the corroborative details Imag ined by Furneaux. "How strange!" said Phyllis. Theri she added irrelevantly “That maid Is a nice girl 1 know her. We have come from Huinmersmlth three tinu-s in the same 'hits, so I spoke to her. I hope she will be happy If she mar ries her policeman." ‘Dobson will be quite a hero in her eyes now." "Yes. There is always a woman in the i use. In a sense she is respond !ble for his success. ' “Well, that is as it should he. 1 am thinking of joining the London police myself." "You!" At last lie had startled her into a flash of yesterday s animation. "Why not? I'm out of work, and the chief at Scotland Yard thinks I might do well as a detective." “You don’t Jook a hit like one." “Nor does prideaux." “But your appearance i* against you. You have ‘officer-sahib’ written all over you." “It’s only another couple of syl lables to 'police-officer-sahib.' And. if it comes to that—well, no." “What were you going to say?" “Something about your appearance as a nurse. But I’ve seen heaps of pretty nurses." Phyllis did not favour him with1 even the ghost of a smile. She did not so much as look at him, hut kept ! her eyes fixed on a far distance as, though she were seeking someone or something which eluded her vision. <( ontimird In The Mornlnic Ha*. If you scuff colored shoes and they 1 show* the underneath color, apply crayon of the same shade on the spots. Only upon close observation will they be discernible. 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