New-York tribune., 1910-02-20

lifted his arms as shield against
the volley of snowballs that fell
about him. The shower of white
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shot, compressed into hardness
across his path as he quick
ened his steps; his grOtesque 2sszH
efforts to dodge the hail of frozen
balls 1mpelled the young mis- =,
CreantS to more ferOCiOuS on
slaughts. When he reached his
home he leaned for an instant ~
against the iron support of the
steps. As he did So a ball that
had been squeezed into ice caught
him between the eyes. A great rage &C
cOmpan1ed by desire to strangle one of
his tOrmentOrS, sWelled within him. He
made a wild dash in the direction of the
snowy mound when a second shot struck
him above the Its StIngIng impact n
sent him sprawling helplessly in the street. 81
a SHOUT of hilarious triumph came from -
4 the throats of the assaants. 1t was &ez1
turned into a cry of pressing danger when gya
d woman's form darted out Of the base sns
ment OF the house and hurled itself among g
the relt1ng youths. Her two ClenChed
hands cut variety of figures in the air and
descended on the heads of the torrnentors
Ou dhurrty 1mpS!' she exclaimed
with broad angry accent. III crack the
skull av the furrst one av yez | lay me
hands on. Why can't you let the poor
man alone He amt botherin vou'
When she had dispersed the attacking
party she turned her attention to the
pedder- He had lifted himself to a sitting
posture, his arms supporting his frame
lbs breath came in painful gasps; he had
not the strength to rise. 4 convulsive shudder
racked his frame, d look of narrowing misery was
stamped on his face. From his ewes as he looked
INTO the tace OF his rescuer beamed the gratitude of
his heart
Moved by his misery, she looked at him pitifulIv
great human tenderness glowing on her face
Nike Dnnls! she shouted with sudden deter
mlnatlon through the grated basement door The
tall form OF the jantor of the building emerged from
the areaWay and stood by the side Of his wife. Be
hind him came Dennis, a chubby youth in patched
knickerbockers.
He's one av the boarders up shtairs the wife
explained. Garry him inside ="
They laid him d sofa III the ianitor's apartment
He terrible sick" she said compassionatelv
Wen look after the poor haythen till he's able to
g ou-'
I SOLOMON wholesale clothing manufacturer. oc-
cupled four big lofts facing Broadway. Two large
factories IN brownsville kept the lofts supplied with
an imposing stock of garments. The travelling sales
men OF l. Solomon spread like tentaCleS across the
country, drumming business to the office and earn
ing comfortable commissions for themselves Twice
year Solomon tool, stock and counted the profits
"hlch-please God he would acknowledge huTnblv-
showed consistent tendency climb upward
The personal appearance of |. solomon reflected
the prosperity of the clothing establishment His
heavy form inclined toward corpulence radiated
business acumen. neatly trimmed beard set off
III taWny framework features instinct with lively
good humor. Two shrewd eve peering beneath a
well shaped forehead llumined the face with a watch
full glare.
Soomon's office was on the first floor at the
broadway end OF the loft The door ALWAYS stood