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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
SELECTED FOR Il H4REM.
Young Greek Girl EIudes Her
Mother and Comes to This Country.

In New-York is beautiful Greek girl OF sixteen
who intended for a Turkish harem by am
bilious mother. With the aid of one or New
York men who learned of her danger she was en-
abled to escape this fate by a close margin and
reach this city where she has a brother living
The escape from ConstantinOple accomplished
In open boat after nightfall.
Her father at time a governor IN the
Island of Gambia, and uncle was the metropoli-
tan OF the Greek Church in ConstantnOple. Both
lost their positions and in order to retain the social
status of the family the ambitious mother began
to pave the way for the admission of her beautiful
young daughter to the harem She to be af
famed July /, this year. What might have
been acceptable fate to a Turkish girl was not
relished by the Greek girl whose religion and edu-
cation had created within her different feelings
garding her lot a woman She begged her am
bilious mother not to condemn her to such a fate
Anxious to maintain a social position in the Of
fetal Turkish society of the capital. her finer
sbllities bunted by her ambition and her contact
with that society. the mother refused TO listen 10
her daughters pleas A dramatic You will"' ended
the young girls hope of escape from an intoerable
future.
About this time a brother. twenty-years Old
came to New-York. Ever since he had left home
his sister had been writing him letters oeseechins
him to find some way Of escape for her lie was
the only one in whom she had implicit faith. The
appeals made him detected, for he knew OF no way
to aid her. He had small stock of money
He had been here only a few days when sickness
made IL necessary for him to go TO public hos
pital In the hospital one seemed TO know
language he could speak. He became more and
more honesick and downcast as the days passed
by and he could utter no word recognizaole TO
those about him. His mird constantly dweIt upon
the rapidly approaching date Of the immurement
of his sister.
One day a young woman interested IN visiting the
sick IN this hospital called She had studied sew
eral languages and spoke French lueutiy.
I'VE have a patient here who would interest
vou" said the nurse to her We can't make him
understand US. but perhaps you can
The nurse led the way to the young Greeks bed
side He was lying with his face to the wall. OBJ
uvious of everything going on about him The
young woman tried one or two languages without
success Then she spoke in French. Instantly his
face frightened and he turned over. He understood
French for he had been we'll educated They con-
yersed for several minutes but he said nothing or
the burden on his mind. for he shrauk from a
recitation of his sisters troubles 10 a stranger
She saw him several times before he left the hos
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are mixed said Herr Trommel, sadly we can
not help the colors."
Don't you like seeds mixed" asked Mary,
many kinds for five cents"
what I am planting: If l ask some children TO
have; l do not want them mixed even from the
same family. Come: let US plant the poppies.'
Aren't they little said Mary in surprise.
sand to give them something to hold, so that they
VIII not blow away
y could mix them in candy box. couldn't To-
That will be large enough; we put twice
much sand have seeds
The peoples would be lost in a trench. I think"
volunteered Mary.
Il fear If we put them IN a trench we should
never see the pretty peoples. Just sprinkle them
Don't YOU put anything over them? Just pat
lust pat them down and sprinkle them little
that is all. These peoples like Esqumau ba bies
they DO not mind the. cold Hal he said. suddenly
Strengthening himself. old Peter has other things
TO do, set out some roses tomorrow, little one"
he said as he turned to go; 81 have some from
across the sea. from France; you wish to how
do IT,
Oh yes" she said. stopping moment from
patting the poppy seeds.
II shall be at them in the afternoon. Be sure
you put the tools away little one; it Will rain to
night. I think"
Il always put them away, Mr.. Tromme" said
the under gardener, with dignity.
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Of the army is at all likely. The army Is organ
ICED military lines and its policy was LAID down
long ago
las much as possible she will be saved tho
drudgery which seems inseparable from such
position as hers-the daily coping with tremen-
dous mail, the interviews etc.
Commander Booth Is not only the heao Oh a sno
Army in the United States, she Is also the Presl-
her duty TO attend the board meetings. She VIII
visit the many missions, homes schools, etc. OF
the organization, making frequent addresses: puo-
lie speaking is likely to take up much OF her time
and strength As she generally selects the largest
halls for spealing-like the Auditorium in chicago
or Carnegie Hall in New ork-this is a work of
considerable magnitude in Itself.
Miss Booth's duties will take her all over the
country. She will be in New York only a part or
the time
Perhaps the range of Miss Booths activities In
this country be imagined better than by
glancing at some of the results of her command in
Canada Her special achievements over the border
include the institution OF system OF army day
schools in Newfoundland, the reception and care
of refugees during the Armenian atrocities and the
opening of work at the Yukon during the rush for
gold in the Kondike. while her work for prisoners
has gained the ear and wor the approval of the
highest government officials In Canada.
Miss Booth command next Tuesday. At
present she is having complete rest with friends
In the suburbs. She has not yet decided where she
will live. but il is known that her home Will not
be in New-York City, and that her secretaries
whom she brings with her from Canada, will form
part of her family.
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TRAINING OF The SPIRIT.

The mind has infinite resources for resisting ths
introduction Of knowledge said President Wood
row Wilson, OF Princeton. before the League for
Political Education yesterday morning You
cant convert the world by kuOVIvdse. and force
doesn't consist of knowledge It is the purpose
behind the knowledge that counts I have known
men pre-emineuty useless who yet possess "a "A
vast amount OF knowledge and other men with
but little knowledge but with grace % both
which gave them "a potse uf Judgment and
opportunities. II Is the training of the spirit that
edge. and ought take care that TO mind ia
spirit There are. in very truth many men
they do nothing
President wilson was talLu- about The Jui-
versity and the Nation aud was deavcrinS To-
prove that university Ola not exist merely %
tmpart knowledge and prepare young people for
their professions The object OF a University,
he said, to prepare the soil for the growth
of all just ideas, and this could be scconl-
pished without various diSul4y Of the intel
leCtUaI goods that the world contains. in other
words, by what IS known as q liberal edu alton
Special knowledge, said the speaker. n ust b.
founded previous liberal training The man
who is merely a specialist pr0fau~- kno ledge
when he touches it, and IS never a safe guide
Residence within college walls, President Wilson
also considers indispensable To the training OF
the spirit which university should give. Tor the
only thing that really WHITES the mind is con
tact with other minds.
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DOBBIN'S STORY.
FIRST PRIZE.

am an old horse named Dobbin. live In an
old stable in New-York- Every morning a man
comes to harness ne up. and have to drag an old
carriage around the streets. Sometimes 1t is wet
and sloppy Then there not many people VINO
care to ride. as there are not many people out
doors Sometimes it is nice and warm. Then my
master is good to me. When winter comes and it
is cold my master and I have hard time of 1t, as
we do not have many customers Then my master
whips me as if were the of his misfortunes.
forgot TO tell you that my masters name is Tim
In the morning I always have to get up early
and l go to bed late at night. never have very
much to eat When there is holiday I do not
have much rest
There are other horses In the stable, and we talk
to each other when too tired
One horse named Gray told me that there was a
holiday called Christmas coming soon. lie said
that some people have a turkey and other good
things but l suppose it means more work for us
horses.
one nice day a lady and boy cher sup
pose) came and asked Tim if he could drive
them to the Bellevue Hospital She said that her
name was Mrs Belmont. that she was on her way
to her husband who had been injured by an auto
mobile Colliding with the truck he was driving.
All the time she had been talking her son.
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Some Sg,aYs Of the HOor1d.

purposes. such filing cracks IN wood and COL
ored to match II.
WATER PIPES IN FRIGID WEATHER.
The extreme rigors Of last winter taught many
a lesson in practical plumbing inexperienced
housekeepers whose insufficently protected pipes
froze and burst continually during the long period
of intense cold. Many a householder last season.
with the enlightenment of sad experience, won
dered why the plumbers put every useful stop
cock TO control the water in the most obscure
and inaccessible place; why they mad not been
ted what to do to prevent their houses from be-
Ing flooded in zero weather; why" such obvious
mistakes were made in running the pipes up such
exposed corners. and many other why's sug-
gested by emergencies.
"Why!' echoed some in answer to the above
conjectures why, 1t is very easy to see: It is
because the trade does not propose to let the
house owners know the secrets of the pipes. If
everything was clearly explained and labelled, and
the spigots turn and off cold and hot water
supplies to various parts of the house put in con-
spicuous places. people could save on their
plumbers bills. and that. of course would never
do"
1T does seem odd" said an intelligent woman
recently. that profoundly ignorant
of the most important mechanism OF our own
houses. Very few practically understand
their kitchen range None, might almost say,
capable of intelligently running furnace, and
for the plumbing. it is absolute mystery, no
one pretending to understand Its intrcacies.
why" she added. ARE girls not taught all
these things at school? They would be far more
intelligent capable women, If they thoroughly I'M
derstood everything that appertains to their do
main.
las a youth takes an especial course to At him
for the business he has chosen, so should the
maiden learn perfectly TO understand the house
which she expects to govern"
1t is a very good plan all the exposed
pipes with bale cotton held by several thick
nesses of newspapers tied on with Irvine If neatly
wrapped. this does not look bad, and is a great
protection. Where a window is near q supply pipe
il should be well protected with weather strips,
and the sash examined to see that II is perfectly
tight. on cold nights the faucets should be
left slightly running. and old pillow put be
hind them will often prevent freezing. All this
necessitates certain amount OF trouble and over
sight. but any one who has gone through the
perience of flooded floors, and plumber to be
had. will feel that 1t is well worth the exertion-
1t would also be a good plan for the house mis-
tress to learn how to turn off the water from the
house in Of flooding, and remedy for a
frozen pipe which is very easy to try is to place
q lighted lamp the floor near the pipe after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
NEWSPAPER USES.

Few persons realize to how many uses old news
papers may be put. Just now, when winter weather
is ahead Of US. the housekeeper will find that they
invaluable as weather protectors. carpet
that is thickly lined with newspapers Is twice as
warm. Wrapped around pipes. they will prevent
freezing A successful suburban physician declares
that newspaper vest is the best preventive of
pneumonia he knows. and he always wears one
under his coat on his long cross country trips
ANY WoOllen or silk garment hung up in Il news
paper bag will he insured against moths. fading.
dampness or dust In fact insects have such
objection 10 printers ink that shelves covered with
newspapers will be freer from reaches ants etc,
than those on which white paper been spread
Poor people could make of newspapers in many
ways to advantage. BY folding them lengthwise
they make excellent weather strips. As inter
lining combined with cotton they nearly as
warm as chamois skin. Besides all this, old news
papers when soaked to a pulp and torn 10 shreds
make excellent papier mache when mixed with
glue, and in this form be used for various
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
IMPOSSIBLE ~ HER DAY.

IMPOSSIBLE ~ HER DAY
In one room were half a dozen green card tables
lii I'D by softly shaded lamps ana candles,
around which men and were sitting IN
evening dress. All the men We're smoking and
one or two of the women. Everything was quiet
intense. The occasional remarks about the play
and the discussion certain points of the game
while the cards were being dealt served only to
emphasize the general absorption in the great game
Of bridge.
The adjoining room was gayer, more noisy, more
brilliantly lighted. Around the one long table In
the centre were seated more men and women IN
evening dress. Here too. men were smoking, and
all were playing cards. This was the poker room
and here was much talking and laughter.
1T is certainly very queer" said the bewildered
mistress of the house, who had allowed her family
to give card party" and who sat with her
knitting and a friend who visiting her, by the
fire looking in at the unwonted scene. 1 feel
that I do not recognize my rooms. Why they
are all gambling" she added suddenly. as if just
realizing the fact 1T looks s If 1t one Of
those French salons that reads about in novels
and yet they are all our own quiet friends, ana
neghbors. who lead sensible. good lives and 90
their duty credtably in that state of life in which
it has pleased Providence to place them. How
things have changed she concluded, resgnedly /:
such a scene this in of our houses would
not have been possible fifteen years ago Now
would it, Matilda" ,,.
1T certainly would not" answered Miss Matilda
sharply. and, her hostess felt wholly disapproV-
inglV
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He was dear dog" said the rector, concluding
the account of a valued member of his family who
had died sincerely lamented by all who knew him.
'It real grief to us he continued, and II
was a great comfort to my wife and myself that
on the Sunday he died. the nth day Of the month
this occurred in the psalter: He will care
for both man and beast 1t made US feel that
somewhere beyond our ken dear old friend
provided for
What place good and faithful animals will have
In the next world where some believe that all true
excellence will be rewarded. has often been dis
cussed. And some people. it is true commit the
bodies of their beloved companions the ground
feeling sure that certain virtues which are often
found developed in dogs cannot go unrecognized
and that some time they shall again the brave.
gentle creatures who. although all the world
the very last.
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THE LOST ADDRESS.
SECOND PRIZE.

Mamma. I'm awfully tired. aren't you?'
This question came from the lips of a boy who
looked to be about ten years old.
His companion was a small middIe-aged woman.
his mother They looked bewildered at the hustle
and hustle around them for they were strangers
In this English town of l.,
do you think will be there in time for din
nero inquired the small voice again.
~ think So" said his mother in weary voice.
It's not very far from here. l will look a the
address again, 10 be sure of finding Brothers
house.
she put her hand in her purse. then a little
cry and hurriedly searched through il again. but
her search proved futile The letter containing the
address gone. The mother looked as if she
wanted 70 weep. but she did dare TO. : her
cry if she did.
But. mother. you know the way. dent youc"
said he.
The mother did not dare tell her son that she
did not she remained silent. trying TO think
how she should get To her destination
Finally thought her mind. which she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
HIDDEN OBJECT PUZZLE.

The articles lost by the young traveller whose
picture was seen on the children's page on Noyem-
Der 20 were hat, shoe, purse and shepherds
crook. Hundreds of our little and little women
successful in finding these objects. which
hidden in the picture, The neatest ten outlines
were sent in by the following contributors who will
nGeck-ave, Mamaroneck. n Y, silver badge;
Clarence II. Golf, No. South Whittlesey-aVe.
Wallingford, Conn silver badge; Irene Doyle
No. 4o4 West Fifty-siXth-st- New-Y York City.
town, n. Y. a box of paints: Theodore Abel Col
Inns, nine years old, No. 44 South Main-st, Great
Darlington, Mass "A book; Marguerite Schmidt
eight years old, No ~ West Fortysxth-st.. New
York City. book; Florence Waycott No. 145 St
Mark's-ave., Brooklyn n y a silver badge; Hattie
Kline. No, 500 Warren-st., Hudson, n Y, box Of
paints; Tom Hampton, No. 30 Barrow-st. New
York City, a silver badge, and Ethel Drake. Pratt
vile. Mich. box of paints.
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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT.

For the best work done in the solution o. az.
Sundays puzzles the urize IS awarded 20 Joseph
Stiveu. thirteen Years rII. ~ ~ IS. West Ninety
secou,l-st-. Nev-Yo~S city.
An Interesting book viii De- given prize for tho
UeayeSt and best solutions 90 The Things 90 TbirS
About published to-day Be o. send IN you~
work by Thursday. December =. to- Little Men ana
Little Women, NeW-Ytrk Tribune.
RIDDLENEREE
Nv first Is fan new. but NOT in oId-
NJ second is i'm Richard who was So bold
Nv third is iu sphinx. grand to sec
Ny fourth is IN one. but not in three
My dfth is in children but not IN page,
My sixth is IN temple. and also I'm rage
Ny seventh IS in stOats but not their fITs:
My eighth Is IN Nelson. Who well won his spurs
Nly whole Is great man Wei known by You
Who fed NJ the battle OF Waterloo.
JUNELED NAMES OF CITIES
l. Icoghar. . Voslautes s. Tar.d0op. l. Sinsat-
kaCy. . Pdrhuunuutt.
DOUBLE ACROSTJCS.
/ Crosswords -four letters eachl. o. pierce with a
sharp weapon a perennial plant with roots trunk
and branches. TO utter loud noise To- affirm, eau
tiOUS: my primalS and finals taken in order spell
delicious small fruit.
Crosswords flour letters eaChl frigid. gray with
age; land surrounded by water OF fine linen,
my primals and finals taken together spell little
boys and girls. ---
DIAMONDS
4 fifth OF dance; an instrument for shooting,
rabbit; a close prison; sever, thick mist; NTH OF
dance
young; fourth ~ blue
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Immediately put into action Coming up the street
was u cab She hurried o. the curb and hailed the
driver. who Immediately stopped and drove Up TO
the walk.
The woman said. "Car YOU take me TO Mr. VIII
lam Birds house I have losr the address
The driver thought q moment Two. then said
Mr.. Bird. Oh yes { know him He a frequent
customer of mine often riding from his place Cf
from here
So tho driver got down aud helped the woman
and boy into the cab soon they We're tToJtinE
through pretty streets. which gradually became
more Countrywide. Tin finally they IN the
suburbs. They had rut gone TAR when they stopped
in front Of a large yellow house. Here YOU are
said the driver Juupia- down from his seat to help
them
The cabmau received his fare and then drove on.
while the hoy and his mother rang the bell
\ large. merry looking opened the door
looked at them FOR mpUen- then welcomed hiS
sister with open
After they were 4il settled ard resting comfort
ably the small boy began think bout the dinner
he had wished for Soon the dinner bell sounded
and small boy Jij tuu Justice The turkey and
other good things A IRVING SfHIMPF
No. 80 Dove-sJ. Albany. y y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
CsOo Prize IforieS.

Arthur. had been looking at as II he had never
seen such thin horse. IF you going to stay
here while l thought. you will see a good
many horses as thin I am"
Tim told them TO get in the carriage. and he
would drive them to the hospital When
rived Mrs. Belmont and Arthur got out of the car
riage. thanked Tim and paid their fare Then
they walked up TO the door, rang the bell and the
door closed behind them. l have looked for them
since. but | have seen them and | have often
wondered il the dear boys father died in the hos
ptaL RUTH r. CJRTISS tagged III.
No $50 Quinnipiac ave. New Haven. Conn.
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Hosu TO Hgtfr1 O. Prize.

Git Theto usn0 than five
eo boo bdg fn drawing
rdehfh
o4-rhe Q
t state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

Two weeks ago you remember that we offered
81 as first prize and box OF paints second prize
for the best two stories written about a picture
that we printed Of a cab. with woman and BOY
standing beside II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
DECEMBER HEADING.

We thank sou for YOUR fine drawings 81 De-
cembe~ heading little men and lttle women The
prize one you see on YoVf page TODAY. ana on tn-
other sundays in this onJh Ne are going 20 print
few Of the headings worthy OF hcnorahle mention.
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which sesTn very odd To her. OUTSIDE 81 school
hours she does embyoideriug Tor "a firm which
learned OF her proficiency and sought her out.
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A FAITHFUL DOG.

turning on the faucets, so that the wafer hio'
have a free outlet in it's expansion.
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FUR GARMENTS

Redyed OF altered into fashionable shapesiow prices
THE BARKER FUR CO. los West 3sth 81.
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Answers to Puzzles Published November o.
ENIGNlNS

Arv-Tare- starr.
Pin-Spiu
Ace Race-Grace-
DOUBLE ACROSTICS
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purposes. such as filing cracks IN wood and col
ored to match It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-04
Black in Newark.

Newark, Nov. 4:-Whether he is
elected governor of New Jersey or
not, Charles O. Black will probably
long remember the ovation he was
givon by the voters of Newark at the
Kruger Auditorium Wednesday night.
Not since he was selected as the stan
lard bearer OF tho State democracy
has Mr.. Black witnessed such an en-
thusiastic greeting as that which he
was accorded by the crowd OF voters
who had waited from early evening
until 10 O'Clock, to see and hear th3
champion of the equal taxation prin-
ciple as it has been eepoused Ill the
democratic platform.
Coming ftom an audience saturated
with more than two hours of speech
making, no matter how interesting
they may have been, tile demonstra.
ton in Mr.. Blacks honor was scarcely
less remarkable than that which was
given in honor of Alton B. Parker
at the Rosevjlle Riding Academy the
night before.