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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
NEW own Frs ASSOCIATION.

Property owners In the Jerome avenue
section of The Bronx have organized
for their protection and to accelerate
public improvements In that section
which has been negl, cted by the authori-
ties, who have been rushing matters In
neighborhoods with active civic organi-
cations, A meeting was held In tho
office OF T.. Osborne Smith at Jerome
and Burnside avenues and n committee
was selected ia walt on he proper
authorities In regard to public works In
the Jerome avenue section, Mr.. Smith
was elected president of the association
The other officers are John NJ. Can't
well, vlce-prt sident; Charles ], Brady.
secretary, and Harold p. Wright. treas
urer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS offered ny
RANKING DEPARTMENT. STATE OF
NEW YORK. to builders, investors and pros
cant lots at G~rantwood. Niorsenere. Leonia,
Ridgefcld and Tranrrk. New Jersey, At one
half ~ former owners prices. Also a large
number of two-family houses at. Edgewater.
Hudson Heights. tllNside and Palisades Park.
New Jersey, at about oue-hslf OF former prices
cent fare zone and within thirty minutes OF
Manhattan These properties must be sold
Quickly to CloSr tho business of two corpora
tiCu> now being liuuiistcd by the Ranking
Department. special Inducements TO con-
tractors and builders who will purchase a con
ttru'ar, address EENl. u. NAiGHT, speciAl
Deputy supt Of Banks. care Of banking
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
HEARS

MayniCkr n FRANKIE. architects. was So
lected. This committee reflected the most
authoritative technical advice in the city
upon engineering, building and architec-
turc. The enactment of tn. code Is con.
sidercd II great and rapid piece OF mu-
ulcipal law making.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

operations actually moving in New York
city. At the presen: time there is about
sl7. 900, 900 IN building operations that
are classed as alive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

To LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04

Nichols TO confess that he has been sent
In advance OF Anse Cowan. who proposei
90 marry Noreen ~ once, and 90 quiet
title 70 the land In di.puts beswesn th'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04
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A IAI[ OF CIVIL STRIFE 7.
6SoRANDALL PARRISH II
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orderly. I presume. but fully armed.
and two others at the front entrance.
These are twenty or thirty feet away
and out OF sight from this door. am
not particularly afraid OF passing
them"
Its the fellow stationed here?"
Eyes: he viii be suspicious OF a
stranger coming out with me, for he
has seen everyone who came in"
There is only one course to pur-
sue, then. We must trust to force,
and quick assault which will give
the fellow no time to raise an alarm.
You go out alone. leaving the door
slightly ajar. and engage him in con-
versation. Did he appear to be genial
when you met him before?"
yes. rather eager to tafk-a young
man"
Good; then you can gain his atten.
ton for moment. Stand so that his
back will be to the door"
"You are not going to kill himr-
There will be no necessity; once I
get my grip the affair will be over
you understand"
Her lips were firmly set, her eyes
graveIy sarne-' ths light fell full
on her face could not refrain from
touching her hand.
You will let me thank you'll"
please do not speak OF that-every
moment now means 30 much. Yes,
understand perfectly; shall 80 nowf''
nodded. Drawing slightly back be-
hind the door. thrust both revoivers
into the belt had retained; this was
to be an AFFAIR OF bare hands--swift
merciless. noiseless.
She grasped the latch. lifted hc'
eyes to mine for q bare instant. then
stepped out into the hall. her lips smil
Ing, as she paused q moment TO glance
backward into the room.
Very well. colonel; shall certainI,
take her your message" she sait
gayly. and thank you SO much
Her fingers released the latch. ieav
ing the door standing ajar,
"Oh, sentry" she said pleasantly
but with guarded voice, Il know IL u
perfectly ridiculous. but n strand o
hair has become entansled In thu
clasp. Would you kindly see IL yo'
, can free IT."
Certainly. miss"
heard him set down his muske
) against the wall. and step forward.
"On the other side." she suggested
. "If you turn this way you will get tn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04
CHAPTER XIX.
The Lady Chooses.

She came across toward me, her
back to the others. and spoke swiftly,
vet in a low voice which did not carry
TO their ears.
"There is only one way possible for
you TO pass out OF this building and
through the camp safely. There are
guards everywhere, and the orders
are very strict: but think we can go
together. I know the countersign--
Captain Fox Is officer OF the day, and
trusted me with IL. lift you only
had uniformi Where is the one you
wore2'
sMy trip through the chimney left
that In rags" | answered, impressed
by her earnestness, and getting my
wits together.
She glanced about-the walls OF the
room, ffown between her eyes.
"Then we must forage from the on
envy" with little, nervous laugh
"You would never pass the sentry in
the corridor wearing that suit \ You
will have 10 take the lieutenants coat
and cap. Be quick about it--and--and
you need not be particularly gentle on
my account.
Nor on my own. elther--Fox In
formed me OF what he told you"
was not long about the Job, mol
did Raymond make any resistance e
the exchange forced upon him. ! tool
no chances. binding him with greate
care than before. and fittins a gag int
his mouth-to silence any possible CT
for help. Noreen stood close 10 th'
door. apparently listening for som'
noise without. yet. occasionally direct
ing her glance toward ns anxiously.
' Are you ready7" she asked In loy
whisper.
yes; but tell me your plan. ] nee'
20 know what character am 10 en-
act--Raymond7"
mot at frst; not in the hall. Tha
would be useless. as there IL ligh
burning. Listen" and she grasped m
sleeve In both hands In her eagernes
10 explain. There Is . sentry eta
toned outside this door--ths colonel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04

benefit OF the light; Il Is caught In
those crossed sabers. ! think"
She stepped back as gripped him.
steadying the musket to keep II from
being Jared to the floor. A gasp. and
one convulsive effort to break loose;
but with the first jerk backward ] had
him of his feet, helpless. my arm cir
cling his throat. holding him In wise.
dragged him forward through the
door. and fpng him to the floor face
downward
Not a cry. son." commanded
aternly. "Ill not shoot unless l have
to. Hand me the rope cord In that
upper desk drawer. Noreen; yes,
that's II. Now. Jack. put your hands
behind you! Rather a surprise party,
wasn't tit"
The fellow stared up at me. and
grinned.
"You sure did put II over me that
time" he admitted, a touch OF genuine
admiration in his voice. Who are
yer. may ask1"
THE spy you fellows planned 10
hang In the morning." answered
amused by his unexpected good hu'
NOR. Sorry, Jack. but III have 70
gar you"
The pleasure is mine: don't men
ton H." and he wlnked facetiously
with a nod OF his head toward tbs
i heavily breathing colonel. bound .
bit or RAG over his mouth, more &c
give him an excuse for silence thar
because had any fear he would raise
an alarm. Noreen had silently opened
the door. and slipped out into the cor
ridor. with a swift glance over thu
three helpless men left behind.
Joined her. and tightly closed the door
The lIxht or the distant lamp revealed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04

crsaslng daylight gave me glimpse OF
a bride path skirting the edge OF tho
stream along the west bank. The
path turned sharply 20 the right. and
as we mounted 20 the slightly higher
ground we could see the cabin perched
on little knoll. against the black hill
behind.
Surely nothing about the shsnty. or
It's immediate surroundings indicated
present occupancy Yet when finally
advanced Il was with caution, and .
strange sense OF expectation. Noreen
followed closely behind, treadlng al
most In my footsteps, as noiseless ~
a fawn. her skirts held close about her
limbs. At the edge Of the woods she
stood motIonless as ! went crouchlng
forward. The cabin was not deserted.
In spite OF it's desolato outward ap.
pearance. Opposite me was an open
fireplace. an iron kettle sitting In the
ashes. while a short.barreled rife
stood upright In n corner. On one OF
the stools lay a broad-brimmed hat.
aud . pair Of ragged cordurox trousers
~ b Continued.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04

"A step Nearer.

The stables?" 1 asked. what
horses are thercf"
"Onicers mounts: but there were
several others tied At the hitch rail-
an hour ago. They appeared to be
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04
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AchszNec eco
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Confederate Sergeant
Wyatt OF the staunton artillery Is sent
as a spy 10 his native county on the Green
Briar by General Jackson.
CHAPTER II-wyatt meets a moun-
taineer named Jem Taylor. with whom he
rides to q house beyond Hot Springs.
CHAPTER III-In the house Wyatt and
Taylor meet Major HARDWOOD. father of
Npreen and an old neighbor OF Wyatt.
men talk. Wyatt becomes suspicious. and
dnds that Taylor has murdered HARDWOOD
and escaped.
CHAPTER Iv-wyatt changes TO the
II. =. cavalry uniform he has with him.
and rides away In the night. running Into
whom he Identifies himself as Lieutenant
Raymond Third II. 8. cavalry, by means
OF papers with which he has been pro-
yided: Captain Fox fnds Harwood's body
and follows Taylor's trail
CHAPTER v-Fox and Wyatt believe
Taylor to be old Msd SSw .9 The de- e
the Green Briar country and goes 10 Har-
woods apparently deserted home.
CHAPTER vl-wyatt finds Noreen
Harwood alone In her. home. She does
self a. Esussnant Raymond.
CHAPTER vII-Psrson Nichols conlss
% the houfs and tells Noreen OF her "a
CHAPTER vIII-wyaft forces Parson
Nichols TO confess that he has been sent
In advance Of Anse CowAu. who proposes
e . q ne SY sra IN dsDss bssws.n the
cowsns and Noresn's dad father.
CHAPTER rx-Anss cowsn and HE
rang arrive and and the preacher bound
IA & closet. Wyatt and Noresn have con-
osaisd themselves in the attic.
CHAPTER x-Ths cowan gang ran
sacks the house but falls 70 IND the hid.
den eonpk. Wyatt tells Norsen who ne -
CHAPTER xI--wyatt and Noreen re.
turn 10 the second noor and await the
nsxt move of the gank forcing tins
preacher 20 silence.
CHAPTER xII-Unsbls TO escape while
the gang ID on the nrst moor and around
the house. Wyatt proposes 10 marry
nSssn 10 %ys., h serc iro@ Il.
marry them.
CHAPTER xTII-Cowan's gang 10 driv
On on By Federal troops. one OF who's.
oficers 81 the real Lieutenant Raymond
Wyatt 10 trapped though Noreen attempt'
CHAPTER xIv-wyatt r. taken I,
Lswisburg for trial as spy.
CHAPTER xv-Ths camp commandan
and Captain Fox visit Wyatt In hts eel
In thu courthouse basement. He refuses
ciemency In return for Information, ans
uses his boyhood's knowledge or the build
Ing to prepare way OF escape.
tween two duties-my loyalty to tn
Union or to my husband"
Raymond certainly was no NOR
startled than at this ayowal, pei
haps less so. for although the word
choked in his throat, he managed I
give them utterance.
"Your husbandi Good God! ID
you mean TO say you are married
this fellow"
II not only mean IT," she said calm
ly, but / have the proof with me.
tell you the fact merely TO justify m
action, for | intend 10 save him II
can. l wish Colonel Pickney to kno
why I do this-what conditions justii
me In so rebellious course. Tn
man does not deserve death; he wa
captured while defending me from j
suit. and he Is my husband. shoul
be unworthy the name OF woman II
did not aid his escape"
She turned TO me. her eyes eager.
"Tom. you must do just as say"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04
CHAPTER XXI.

The Fight In the Cabin.
Benton's cshln.hsd been burnsd six
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04

CHAPTER x-Ths cowan gang ran
dan eoupR. Wyatt tells Noreen who he Il.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-12

IhoI ShC0C SolIAO 1lIC1 a lew JSdIS DS-
come salesgirls, but the large major
ity when they are too old for chill
dren's tasks seek employment in low
grade factories because they are I'M
fitted for any special line of work.
Few of the children employed in
this work learn anything of perma-
nent value. They are doing work
which requires only slight degree of
skill. When they have spent the
ears of childhood in dreary toll they
ire doomed to continue in work that
5 unskilled and monotonous and
nth little increase in wages.
From $4,000 to 10000 children
nder 16 years of age leave school in
>5hicago each year and go into I'M
skilled work. They go into box fac
tories, where they turn in cover
bind and tie In candy factories
hey wrap and pack. In low grade
tailor shops they pull hastings and
rush.
I'm department stores they are
nployed as cash girls, inspectors,
took boys, messengers. In boot and
hoe factories they cut out threads,
}olish and clean shoes, tag, lace and
assemble parts of shoes. In engrav-
ing shops they feed a hand machine.
In moulding and picture frame fac
tories they wrap and carry moulding.
In knitting mills they sort, count, tie
aud label. In laundries they shake
and mark clothes. In book binderies
hey fold or feed wire stitching ma
chine. In novelty shops they sort,
count and tie tags. In bakeries they
pack and label A few are employed
in press clipping bureaus, where they
clip items from newspapers. Many |
go into soap factories where they
wrap soap" |
Miss Davis argues that both en-
pIoyers and parents are cheated in
This game of taking the children early !
IN life and putting them at work
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-12

work The parents Of these children
are cheated because the wages are
low in these early years and health
is hurt, and most of 'em end in blind
alley work without any hope ahead.
The test of any work is not wheth-
er children can do it, but what it does
to the child. The mechanical, monot-
onous, toll dulls the intellect. The
stupidity of which l have heard so
many employers complain increases
as the days go by. These children
go into work for which they are phys
ically untitled. Too often l have
heard them complain of WEAKNESS.
Many child have see drop out of
industry because rheumatism, heart
trouble, tuberculosis or other diseas-
es came. The speeding up processes
produce nervous fatigue and exhaus-
ton"
THOMPSON FOR THE KIDS AND
WHAT'S BEST FOR THEM
Mayor-elect VIM. Hale Thompson
at South Park aV. Methodist Church,
Sunday night said:
Some call me a sportsman. 9th
ers call me a sport. l do not care
what they call me but every time
can add a playground or a baseball
field or tennis court to the city's
possessions am going to do it.
"Give the boys and girls a chance
to go where they learn to do right.
Take them out of the alleys and ash
barrels into the Fairgrounds. Give
them athletic fields. Give them a
place where they can get out into the
open air.
GAS mayor of Chicago, will do my
best as God gives me the light to see
the right. will try to be fair and just
to all.
81 will keep my ear close to the
Il
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

from the firing line. minus an arm, les
or eye on which they had before de-
pended, but now launched on a new line
which did not need that arm. leg or eye.
As a whole II was as efficient a body Of
workmen as one would find In any we'll
regulated factory. The men had smiling
faces; those working in groups were
chatting and laughing
Attention was also given to the fine
arts and the professions. and here also
were schools for sculpture and painting
and architecture. so that legless or arm
less or eyeless soldiers, who had a taste
for the aesthetic. could be led into some
new line, which did not require the use
OF the lost member. One pale-faced
young soldier. his left arm some near
the elbow. was delicately modelling a
Venus OF Milo with his remaining hand.
The soldier architects we're making
designs, with blue-prints OF girders.
arches and columns, and calculating the
strength of walls and roofs All OF these
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

surgery have been given. to be nursed
into convalescence, diverted from the loss
Of limbs and gradually educated into some
new line which recreates them into useful
members OF society. St Maurice is OF
vast dimensions, the buildings and
grounds occupying an area probably
greater than Central park IN New York
The buildings stretch as far as the eye
can see; low. two-story stone structures
so that the cripples are not climbing long
stairs. and are near the gardens. every
where abundant with flowers and shrub
berry. to lend cheer to the occupants
Two hundred more wounded are COM
Ing" said an attendant, as the officer
led the way into the first building. the
receiving ward.
Here they are" said the officer. point
ing to 300 large glass Photographic plates
ranged and numbered in a case.
The photographs OF the 200 wounded
had been sent ahead. the plates showing
with precision the exact wound and it's
process of healing. some of them being
&-ray Plates.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

men had something missing. but their
work was % chosen as to make abso-
lutely negligible the lost members, and
to make what remained OF their members
entirely efficient for this particular work
Near the soldier architects were ranged
two long lines Of soldier typewriters.
men who had lost a foot or some other
member. but whose hands had now been
taught skill they had not known before
in rapid typewritnE.
In the shoe shop the men were turning
out e good grade OF shoes. selling for ~
francs (about AeO); also wallets and
purses OF all kinds leather watch chains
and belts. A large glass case exhibited
the diversity OF their product IL was
the Same in the machine shop. the black
smith shop and oil the other branches
Of this hive of industry.
zone soldier with both hands gone"
said tho officer, rs making Is francs a
day as a carpenter"
He explained that special tools had
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

been MADE Tor tfis handles earpents-.
fitting on to the steel hooks on his arm
stumps. The plans. for instanoA auto
matioaiiy permitted the carpenter 70 do
his WORK with precision. = bell ringing
II pressure was too great 20 the right.
another bell n pressure was too great
on the left. and other bells Of forward
and rear pressure. So that the handless
soldier carpenter learned bis trade auto
mstcaIly, bells warning him OF each
false move until he had become expert
The ST. Maurice institution and school
which is thus making soldiers over for
a new and useful occupation has n
capacity OF 800 men. who have their
wounds dressed 80 far as remains neces-
sary. are housed and fed, and at the
same time carry on these extensive shops
which turn out useful products OF all
kinds. and what Ia more turn out useful
men skilled In the arts. architecture.
mechanical arts and the many branches
of manufacture.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
TRADES FOR The CRIPPLES
French Government Establishes
Schools for Those Manned in
the War.
DOING MANY KINDS OF WORK

Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
ment recently gave facilities to the Asso-
ciated Press and a party OF foreign jour
nalists 10 inspect some Of the remarkable
work which is being done for the regen-
Grafton OF the ranks Of stricken. Grip
Piled. MANNED and apparently hopelessly
wounded who are borne back from the
fighting line at Champagne.
Under the escort Of French officers the
party was taken to st. Maurice, a short
distance outside Paris. where wounded
are brought after the physical cares Of
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
Valley Of PEEK May +
Be Rich in Gold

Correspondence OF the Associated PressJ
sALoNIKI. Nov. 1.-The valley Of the
PEEK, In northern Serbia, which the Ger
mans occupied early in their Serbian
campaign, may one day rank with the
Klondike, for most serbians believe that
II il rich in gold. Though the main de-
poslts have never been located. the peas
antry for generations have made a slen-
der income from paintings OF wash gold.
coming. Il IL believed. from a rich quartz
reef far up in the hills.
Tho total output OF gold from the
smaller placer workings has averaged
about $4,000 year for several genera4
tons Occasional nuggets OF consider
able size have been found. and there =
evidence that the Romans drew gold sup
plies from this region.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
Hosiery

WOmen's Wool, Cotton Fleecy
Lined and silk Hosiery, regular
and "out-sixes"; medium and heavy
weight. also ribbed tops. 1SC
Worth 26c, at. .............. AOS
Mems Heavy Gray Ah-WeOi
Seeks, 25c values, I1lc
At pair
WOmen's and Childrens' Fine
Cotton and Fleecy Lined Hosiery,
double heels. toes and soles; some
ribbed tops. Black only. All
sizes. Worth TO 16c, M
Al, pair .'''''ss ''sA
WOmen's, Children's and Mems
Fine Cotton, Seamless Hosiery,
double heels, toes and soles. Worth
TO 12hc, specially priced QIC
for this sale, at, pair ....... IN
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
HandkerchiefS

Mems, WOmen's and Children'S
Fine Cotton Handkerchiefs, plain
and fancy embroidered. Slightly
imperfect. Regular price &c; sale
price 3 for Zoe. 2Ic
or, each. ...................!O Il
WOmen's Fine Lawn and Cotton
Handkerchiefs, plain and fancy
embroidered. in white and colors.
Also Mems Good Size Cotton Hand
kerchiefs. Worth to 10c, 60
special, each. ................ "
Mems and WOmen's All Pure
Linen Handkerchiefs, plain and
with initials; also fine shamrock
lawn, fancy embroidered and lace
trimmed. Worth 15c. IN
sale price, each. ............AV S
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
Linens
e1.25 Spreads. 99c

S1.25 Spreads, O9c
One case of the crochet kind,
heavy quality, all pretty patterns.
Hemmed ends.
Soc Table Cloths, Bee
For Friday 500 Table Cloths.
hemmed ready to use. in the mer-
cerized kind; yards long.
Ice and 25e Turkish Towels, Be
For Friday one lot Of bleached
towels. heavy quality. in the guest
size.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

86-Inch Fancy Printed Silko.
line, all the wanted fall printings
and colorings. for drapery, box
and comforter covering. Sc and
l0c value, special e
Friday. yard. OS
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

27-Inch Fancy KlmonO and
Wrapper Flannel, all new per-
feet goods, full bolts to select
from. Neat Persian and fancy
kimono styles. light and dark
grounds. 10c value, H.
yard. ....,........... II
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19
In Domestic Fabrics Our Stock Is
Always Large and Low Priced

27-Inch Fancy Outing Flannel,
light and dark colors; extra
soft, warm fleecy nap. both sides
alike. &c value, Friday, 60
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

Thousands of Yards Of Wash
Goods, MIL Remnants and Rem.
lnants from StOck-Flannelettes,
Ducklings. Outings. Calico, Per-
Gales. Suitings, etc. No phone or
mail orders filled. while ~
lot lasts. yard. ......... k7S
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

lbs. Pure white Sanitary Cot
ten Batting, hand rolled. Thor
ouEhly cArded; soft. fluffy staple
cotton. TOO roll. eA
Friday ............... .OIC
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

H-Inch Fancy Zephyr Dress
Bingham, in all the we'll known
brands. Neat. fall styles. light
and dark colorings. loe hIc
value. yard. ......,........O wv
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

SS-Inch RleAched Muslin, extra
fine soft finish. Full bolts. ho
Sc value. Friday. I'D. W
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

Dress Percales, excellent styles
and figures. light shifting styles
and indigo colors; Bookfold,
Sc value. Friday, r
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

B6-Inch UnbIeached Muslin,
extra fine soft finish. Full bolts.
Easily bleached. &c value. l.
sale price Friday. I'd. IL
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-19

~ Ounces of Pure white Carded
Cotton, soft and fluffy. clean,
sanitary batting. 15c value.
special Friday. o.
roll. .,....,,,...,... "